TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

TOWN OF LANTANA

December 2023

TOWN OF LANTANA

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

TOWN COUNCIL

Karen Lythgoe, Mayor

Lynn J. Moorhouse, D.D.S., Vice Mayor

Mark Zeitler, Vice Mayor Pro Tem

Christopher Castle, Councilmember

Kem Mason, Councilmember

TOWN MANAGER’S OFFICE

Brian K. Raducci, Town Manager

Kathleen Dominguez, CMC, Town Clerk

Mariangel Rios, Executive Assistant to the Town Manager

TOWN ATTORNEY

Lohman Law Group, P.A.

DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS

Eddie Crockett, Public Services Director

Nicole A. Dritz, Development Services Director

Stephen Kaplan, Finance Director

Kristine Kreidler, Library Director

Sean Scheller, Chief of Police

Geraldine Jaramillo, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue District Chief

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1 ...........................................................................................................................................

MISSION STATEMENT

1 ................................................................................................................................

NEWS RELEASES 1-6 ....................................................................................................................................

ParkMobile – New Parking System Implemented 1 ..................................................................................

2-1-1 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast 1 ..................................................................................................

Manatee Season 1-2..................................................................................................................................

Winterfest Lantana 2 .................................................................................................................................

Awards and Recognitions 2 .......................................................................................................................

Police Department Life Saving Award 2 ...............................................................................................

Employee of the Year Award for 2023 2 ..............................................................................................

Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement 2 ......................

Read for the Record Palm Beach County 2023 2-3 .............................................................................

Recent Promotions in the Lantana Police Department (LPD) 3 .............................................................

Town Calendar 3 .......................................................................................................................................

Drive-In Movie Night Event 3 .....................................................................................................................

Palm Beach County Day 2024 3-4 ............................................................................................................

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) News – “Light up Lantana” 4 .......................................................

Town Council Public Hearing – 01/08/2024 4 ...........................................................................................

CodeRED 5 ................................................................................................................................................

Water Treatment Plant and Water Distribution System Improvements Update 5-6 ..................................

Hurricane Nicole Update 6 ........................................................................................................................

Seawall Update 6 .................................................................................................................................

Dune Restoration Project Delayed until November 2024 6 ..................................................................

TOWN CLERK 6-7 ...........................................................................................................................................

2024 Election Information 6-7 ....................................................................................................................

Schedule of Future Events/Important Dates 7 ..........................................................................................

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT 7-11 ......................................................................................................

Holiday Lights, Banners and Decorations 7 ..............................................................................................

Selection Committee Meeting 7-8 ..............................................................................................................

Sea Pines Neighborhood Drainage Information 8 .....................................................................................

Hypoluxo Island Drainage Information 8 ...................................................................................................

Railway Information 8-9 .............................................................................................................................

Evergreen Cemetery Information 9 ...........................................................................................................

New Residential Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection

and Disposal Services Contract 9 ..........................................................................................................

Library Parking Lot Lights 9 .......................................................................................................................

Dixie Hwy and Lakeview Ave Intersection 9 ..............................................................................................

Exhibit A – Public Services Department’s Ongoing Prior Year Capital Projects 10 ..................................

Exhibit B – Public Services Department’s Capital Projects

included in FY 2023/24 Adopted/Amended Budget 11 ........................................................................

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 12-13 ......................................................................................

Water Tower Commons Project Update 12 ...............................................................................................

Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC), Master Plan Update 12 .......................................

Business Tax Receipts (BTRs) 12 .............................................................................................................

Traffic Calming 12 ......................................................................................................................................

Livestock 12 ...............................................................................................................................................

TABLE OF CONTENTS – CONTINUED

Elevation Requirements for New Construction and Substantial Improvement Projects

in Special Flood Hazard Areas 13 ..........................................................................................................

Assistance with New Businesses and those making Home Improvements 13 .........................................

Permit Extensions 13 .................................................................................................................................

Reporting Code Violations 13 ....................................................................................................................

Development Services Ongoing Projects 13 .............................................................................................

FINANCE DEPARTMENT 14-15 .....................................................................................................................

Parking and Boat Trailer Decals 14 ...........................................................................................................

FY 2023/24 Annual Budget 14 ..................................................................................................................

Hiring Opportunities 14 ..............................................................................................................................

GFOA Award 14 ........................................................................................................................................

Exhibit C – Finance Department’s Monthly Report (November 2023) 14 .................................................

Exhibit D – Budget-In-Brief (October 31, 2023) 15 ....................................................................................

LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 16 ..........................................................................................................................

Read for the Record Winners Announced 16 ............................................................................................

Programming for Kids 16 ...........................................................................................................................

Programming for Adults 16 ........................................................................................................................

POLICE DEPARTMENT 17 .............................................................................................................................

Traffic Enforcement 17 ..............................................................................................................................

Police Department’s Ongoing Projects and Current Trends 17 ................................................................

Exhibit E – Police Department’s Capital Projects

included in FY 2023/24 Adopted/Amended Budget 17 ........................................................................

FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT 18 ..................................................................................................................

Exhibit F – Fire Rescue Department’s Municipal Call Type Report Chart 18 ...........................................

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Car Seat Check Locations 18 ..............................................................

GRANTS/APPROPRIATIONS/AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT INFORMATION 19-20 ............................

Grants/Appropriations Update 19 ..............................................................................................................

American Recue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Update 19 .............................................................................

Exhibit G – Active Grants/Appropriations Schedule 20 .............................................................................

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this report is to provide the Town of Lantana (Town) Town Council and Community

with a high-level executive summary of the status of the Town’s major projects and various current

and upcoming operational matters. Additional information may be available upon request.

MISSION STATEMENT

To preserve Lantana’s small-town atmosphere through responsible government and quality service.

NEWS RELEASES

ParkMobile – New Parking System Implemented

On 11/06/2023, the Town implemented a new Parking System at municipally-owned parking lots.

Town residents and visitors can now pay for parking at these locations through the ParkMobile app.

The app provides a quick and easy way for users to make payments without placing money in the

meter. Users can also extend the time of their parking session on their mobile device without returning

to the meter.

The ParkMobile app is available at more than 350 metered spaces at the following municipal parking

lots:

 Lantana Municipal Beach – 100 N

Ocean Blvd

 Lyman Kayak Park – 122 N Lake Dr

 Sportsman’s Park – 320 E Ocean Ave



Bicent

ennial Park – 321 E Ocean Ave

ParkMobile Rates

The meter rates for the above locations are $2.00/hour plus $.40 cents/transaction. For example, if a

customer pays for one (1) hour of parking, their total cost would be $2.40 ($2.00/hour +

$.40/transaction). If a customer pays for three (3) hours of parking, their total cost would be $6.40

($2.00/hour + $.40/transaction). Below, you will see all of the convenient payment options that the

Town offers to its users:

2-1-1 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast

The 2-1-1 Helpline Community offers many services to all Palm Beach County residents. They give

hotline assistance in different languages (i.e., English, Spanish and Creole), providing suicide

prevention, crisis intervention information, assessment and referral to community services for people

of all ages. For more information or if you need assistance, please follow the link below and find the

2-1-1 Palm Beach County website at: https://www.lantana.org/links.

Manatee Season

November 15

marked the beginning of manatee season which runs annually through the following

rch 1

. As air and water temperatures begin to drop, manatees will move south towards warm-

water refuges. If you see a sick, injured or dead manatee, please call the Florida Fish and Wildlife

Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Wildlife Alert Number at (888) 404-FWCC (3922), *FWC or # FWC

on a cell phone or via email at [email protected].

Winterfest Lantana

The Town held the “Winterfest Lantana” event on Friday, 12/08/2023, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at

Town Hall. Residents enjoyed the vendors and free activities and of course, taking photos with Santa!

The Town would like to thank everyone who participated in this very festive event.

Awards and Recognitions

At the 12/11/2023 Town Council meeting the following awards and recognitions were given under

Special Presentations:

Police Department Life Saving Award

The Police Department presented the Life Saving Award to Officer Arianna Morris for disregarding

her own safety and taking prompt action, which resulted in the saving of a young boy’s life. Officer

Morris responded to a medical call in which a seven (7) year old boy severely cut an artery by

putting his arm through a window. Officer Morris was able to calm the boy and render first aid by

applying a tourniquet, near the wound, until Palm Beach County Fire Rescue arrived. Her quick

actions and calm demeanor prevented the young boy from losing enough blood to cause life-

threatening concerns.

Employee of the Year Award for 2023

The Employee Committee was tasked with selecting the Employee of the Year. Departments

submitted their recommendations to the Employee Committee and as a result, Adam Ganz,

Accounting Technician, from the Finance Department received the Employee of the Year Award

for 2023.

Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement

The GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award was

presented to Stephen Kaplan, Finance Director and Tammy Page, Assistant Finance Director for

their preparation of the Town’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The Certificate

of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial

reporting and has now been received by the Town for 25 consecutive years. In addition, the GFOA

presented an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement (AFRA) to both Stephen and Tammy for

their direct contribution in preparing the ACFR. Thank you, Stephen and Tammy, for your

dedication and outstanding work in receiving this well-deserved accolade!

Read for the Record Palm Beach County 2023

On 11/22/2023, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County announced the Town of Lantana as

the Read for the Record (RFTR) Palm Beach County 2023 Small Municipality Winner for reading

“With Lots of Love” on 10/26/2023. The Town sent volunteers to different local public schools and

daycares to read aloud “With Lots of Love” by Jenny Torres Sanchez. The volunteers included

Town Staff, Mayor Lythgoe, Town Manager Raducci, the Police Department, four (4) Palm Beach

County firefighters, local business owners and residents. Library Director Kristine Kreidler created

a video that included multiple Town staff members and officials reading the book aloud in English

and Spanish. In addition, she created a storywalk with pages from the book in our Town Hall

breezeway to promote the RFTR day and let kids read the book while exploring Town Hall and its

history. We held two (2) storytimes at the Lantana Public Library and the guests enjoyed free

churros from the BunnBoh Churro Truck and made pinatas and other crafts inspired by the books.

The Town would like to thank and recognize our Library Director – Kristine Kreidler for organizing

the event and bringing this most prestigious recognition back to the Town!

Recent Promotions in the Lantana Police Department (LPD)

The Town is extremely excited to announce the following recent promotions in the LPD:

Assistant Chief of Police Thomas Mitchell

On 10/09/2023, Thomas Mitchell was promoted from Commander to Assistant Chief of Police.

Assistant Chief Mitchell has more than 35 years of law enforcement experience with state and

local law enforcement agencies and has been with the LPD for four (4) years. The Assistant Chief

reports directly to the Chief and assists him in carrying out the operational needs of the

Department.

Commander Daniel Navas

On 12/10/2023, Daniel Navas was promoted from Sergeant to Commander. Commander Navas

has been with the LPD for 19 years of which he has served as a Sergeant for the past 11 years.

In his new role, Commander Navas will be responsible for supervising and overseeing the

Department’s Uniform and Detective Bureau Divisions.

Sergeant Tom Dipolito

On 12/10/2023, Tom Dipolito was promoted from his Detective Bureau assignment in which he

was assigned a multitude of various cases, to Sergeant. Sergeant Dipolito has been with the LPD

for 15 years and has been instrumental in researching and implementing several large-scale

projects within the department, including the implementation of the mobile and fixed license plate

reader systems. Sergeant Dipolito will be assigned to the Road Patrol Division.

Town Calendar

The 2024 Town Calendar is being printed and will be mailed out to our residents the week of

12/25/2023. The Town’s departments take a lot of pride in preparing this calendar each year as it

includes fantastic photos and showcases information about our many services, amenities and special

events. All of the Town’s important dates are identified (i.e., Town Council Meetings, Special

Magistrate Hearings, Planning Commission Meetings, Holidays, Special Events and many more). On

behalf of the Town Council, Administration and staff, we wish you a very Happy and Healthy New

Year!

Drive-In Movie Night Event

The Town of Lantana would like to invite all Lantana residents to the Free Drive-In Movie Night Event

that will take place on 01/05/24 at 7:00 p.m. We will have snacks and refreshments available while

enjoying Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. For more information, contact Nadine Shawah, Parks

and Recreation Superintendent at nshawah@lantana.org or (561) 540-5754.

Palm Beach County Day 2024

Plans are well underway for Palm Beach County Day in Tallahassee which has been scheduled for

01/09 – 01/10/2024. Members of our Town Council and the Town Manager will have the opportunity

to travel to our State Capitol to observe our Legislative Process in person, meet with members of our

Lobbying Firm and network with other municipalities and organizations attending the event.

The Town looks forward to meeting with both Senator Bobby Powell Jr. and Representative Mike

Caruso in order to discuss the opportunity of gaining their support to fund the Town’s FY 2024/25 State

Appropriation Requests (see State Appropriations Project Request – FY 2024/25 under GRANTS).

During this time, the Town will provide a first-hand account of the Town’s challenging capital and

infrastructure needs.

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) News – “Light up Lantana”

The Town has been and continues to work closely with FPL and their contractors to illuminate some

streetlights that have been out for some time. There are currently several lights out from Greynolds

Circle South along Broadway, at the intersection of Broadway and Hypoluxo Rd and on the north side

of Hypoluxo Rd just west of the Broadway intersection. Staff did a ride along with FPL’s contractor on

12/19/2023 to point out the exact locations of these lights to hopefully expedite the repairs.

We Need Your Help to “Light up Lantana” by identifying any streetlights that are not working in your

neighborhood or anywhere around Town by reporting them on the FPL website at

https://www.fpl.com/my-account/streetlight.html#landingView or by contacting Glenn Ellis, Public

Works Superintendent

at gellis@lantana.org or (561) 540-5764. When reporting this information on

FPL’s website you will be prompted to answer the following questions:

 Address or pole number?

 N

earest intersection?

 Number of lights out in immediate proximity?

 Is it accessible to a bucket truck? (usually yes, as they are working from the street)

 Any pets that need to be secured? (usually no, as they are working from the street)

 Access code to get to address? (usually no)

 Has it been reported to FPL in the recent past? (unknown)

 Out at night?

 On during day?

Town Council Public Hearing – 01/08/2024

During our April 2023 Visioning Session, the Administration discussed the possibility of implementing

a Stormwater Utility Fee to fund the Town’s growing Stormwater Infrastructure needs. In order to

determine if that is in fact necessary, the Town will soon issue a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for a

Contractor to review our current and future operating and capital costs to deliver our stormwater

services. The contractor would then determine how to allocate that cost to determine a potential

stormwater utility fee for our Town Council’s consideration later in 2024 for the upcoming FY 2024/25

Budget. If approved, for simplicity, the Town would intend to utilize the uniform method of collection a

non-ad valorem assessment for stormwater utility fees and related services through the tax bill

prepared and collected by the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector.

State statute requires that an ad be run in the newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks noticing the

Town’s intent as described above. In addition, a public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution

that will officially notify the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector of our “intent” for the Town Council’s

consideration will be heard at the 01/08/2024 Town Council Meeting.

Please be advised that at this meeting the only thing that will be recommended for adoption is to make

the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector officially aware of our intent. No related fees are being

considered at this time. If you should require any additional information, please contact Eddie Crockett,

Public Services Director at ecrockett@lantana.org or at (561) 540-5753.

CodeRED

To enroll, visit https://www.lantana.org/ and click on CodeRED alerts OR text “Lantanaalerts” (as one

word) to 99411.

Things to Know About CodeRED

 CodeRED delivers notifications by phone, email, text and mobile alerts.

 CodeRED is compatible with TDD/TTY devices for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

 Individuals and businesses may add as many phone numbers, emails and texts numbers as

they choose.

For more information about CodeRED Lantana Alerts, contact the Town Clerk Kathleen Dominguez

at kdominguez@lantana.org or (561) 540-5016.

Water Treatment Plant and Water Distribution System Improvements Update

All of the new high service pumps are now online and are operating as designed. They will continue

to be closely monitored to ensure that their smooth operation continues.

Periodically, it has been brought to the attention of Town staff that some areas of the Town

occasionally experience water discoloration or “yellow tinted water” coming from their tap. Please be

advised that the Town’s drinking water is monitored and tested on a daily basis and continues to

confirm that it is safe to drink and that it is well within all mandatory Florida Department of Health water

treatment parameters. The Town internally tests the water on a daily basis for chlorine, hardness,

color, iron, PH, alkalinity, chlorides, total dissolved solids, temperature and conductivity. In addition,

the water is tested externally three (3) times per month for various conditions (i.e., total coliform/E.coli;

total coliform/fecal; enterococci; coliphage and HPC) and semi-annually for lead and copper.

In order to provide an immediate response to this concern, the Town continues to perform an

aggressive hydrant flushing program that helps to properly distribute the treated water within the

system. In addition, we have recently installed three (3) automatic flushing devices in various locations

throughout the Town. Due to the complex and intricate design of our Water Treatment Plant (WTP),

Town staff continues to work closely with our engineers to design cost-effective long-lasting

improvements which are expected to significantly improve this issue. At the 06/12/2023 Town Council

Meeting, a contract was awarded to RF Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of $2.4M for Filter

Media Replacement and WTP improvements. The contractor has ordered the long lead time items

and the first resin replacement is tentatively scheduled to begin in January 2024.

If you should have any concerns regarding the color and/or quality of your drinking water, please call

the Town’s WTP at (561) 540-5760 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. so that we may

address your specific concerns.

Moreover, Town staff continues to work closely with our engineers on other water-related improvement

projects to ensure that the Town continues to provide quality potable water in a safe, consistent, and

cost-effective manner. These include:

 Completing the design work for the Broadway and WTP Discharge Water Main Pipe

Replacement Project (contract expected to be awarded at the 01/08/2024 Town Council

Meeting).

 Water Main Replacement Project under the Florida East Coast Railway tracks at Pine St

(expected to resume in early January 2024).

 Replacement of the temporary WTP Softening System with a more permanent solution once

it can be designed/acquired (updates to follow).

All of these projects are ongoing simultaneously, in various stages of progression and are of the

highest priority to Town Officials and staff. In addition, the staff meets monthly with our engineers and

independent consultant to ensure that we remain on task. In many cases, there are multiple regulatory

agencies that we need to coordinate with and design issues which need to be addressed in order to

ensure the delivery of safe and reliable projects to the Town’s residents and business owners.

Due to the enormity and complexity of these projects, in many cases, they are phased in over multiple

years in order to effectively plan, design, bid, award, fund and construct the projects at hand. Funding

has been provided for many of these projects including Federal and State appropriations (through

Congresswoman Lois Frankel’s Office and with the assistance of our Lobbyist – Ballard Partners,

respectively). We are also pursuing other grant opportunities to assist with our funding needs for these

and our other infrastructure related projects with the assistance of our professional grant writer (see

GRANTS). The Town will continue to provide updates as to the status and progress of these projects.

Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation as it is greatly appreciated!

Hurricane Nicole Update

On 11/09 and 11/10/2022, the Town experienced impacts from Hurricane Nicole (i.e., storm surge and

the unusually high tide which caused normally dry areas near the coast to flood). Although the impacts

to our community were fairly light, the Town continues to work on the following items in response to

damage/delays caused by the storm:

 Seawall Update

During the storm, a portion of the seawall at the top of Dorothy Rissler Lane was damaged. At

the 02/13/2023 Town Council meeting, a Consulting Services Agreement (CSA) with our

engineer was approved to provide designs, drawings and specifications to repair the seawall.

The project was sent out for competitive bid in August 2023, opened on 09/19/2023 and was

awarded at the 10/23/2023 Town Council meeting. A pre-construction meeting was held on

12/12/2023 and the contactor is expected to begin construction in January 2024.

 Dune Restoration Project Delayed until November 2024

On 10/24/2022, the Town Council approved the 1

Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement

(ILA) for the Dune Restoration Project – Reach 9 (Project) with the Town of South Palm Beach

and Temporary Easement Access Agreement with the Town of South Palm Beach and the

Town of Palm Beach which extended the term of the project through 02/28/2023.

On 11/21/2022, the Town was informed that the Project would be delayed until late 2023 or

early 2024 due to the fact that the sand stockpile that was planned to be used was washed

away by Hurricane Nicole.

On 07/18/2023, the Town was informed by Palm Beach’s Coastal Program Manager that their

Town Council had decided to delay beginning the Project until at least November 2024 so that

other capital improvement projects could be prioritized. As a result, the Town will continue to

work closely with our municipal partners to enter into updated agreements so that this Project

may resume when feasible.

TOWN CLERK

2024 Election Information

The Town’s next general election day is Tuesday, 03/19/2024, to elect candidates for the Office of

Mayor, Group 5 (three-year term). The qualification period for the 03/19/2024 election began at noon

on Monday, 11/13/2023 and ended on Friday, 11/17/2023 at 4:30 p.m.

The following candidates have qualified to run for the Office of Mayor – Group 5:

- Karen Lythgoe (incumbent)

- George V

elazquez

Please visit https://www.lantana.org/town-elections for more information.

New Election Laws now Require

Voters to Renew their Vote-by-Mail Ballot Requests After Every General Election Cycle.

Under current Florida Law, ALL Vote-by-Mail requests submitted before the 11/08/2022 General

Election, expired on 12/31/2022. Therefore, voters who wish to receive a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the

2023 through 2024 elections must complete a new Vote-by-Mail ballot request.

Updated Vote-by-Mail ballot requests will be valid until 12/31/2024. After the next General Election,

voters will need to make the request again, and it will need to be renewed after every General Election

cycle for future elections. Vote-by-Mail ballot requests can be made online at Palm Beach Supervisor

of Elections > Home (votepalmbeach.gov) or by calling (561) 656-6200.

Schedule of Future Events/Important Dates

 12/22/2023 – Town Offices Close at noon in Observance of Christmas Eve.

 12/25/2023 – Town Offices Closed in Observance of Christmas Day.

 12/29/2023 – Town Offices Close at noon in Observance of New Year’s Eve.

 01/01/2024 – Town Offices Closed in Observance of New Year’s Day.

 01/05/2024 – Drive-In Movie Night, Lantana Sports Park, 7:00 p.m.

 01/08/2024 – Town Council Meeting, Town Hall Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.

 01/09 - 01/10/2024 – Palm Beach County Day, Tallahassee.

 01/15/2024 – Town Offices Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

 01/18/2024 – Special Magistrate Hearing, Town Hall Council Chambers, 5:30 p.m.

 01/22/2024 – Town Council Meeting, Town Hall Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.

 01/24/2024 – Planning Commission Meeting, Town Hall Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.

 02/02/2024 – Drive-In Movie Night, Lantana Sports Park, 7:00 p.m.

 02/12/2024 – Town Council Meeting, Town Hall Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.

 02/15/2024 – Special Magistrate Hearing, Town Hall Council Chambers, 5:30 p.m.

 02/19/2024 – Town Offices Closed in Observance of Presidents’ Day.

 02/26/2024 – Town Council Meeting, Town Hall Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.

 02/28/2024 – Planning Commission Meeting, Town Hall Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Holiday Lights, Banners and Decorations

As part of the Town’s beautification efforts and in order to

enhance our appearance and to welcome in the holidays, we

have hung holiday lights and banners all around the Town and

have lit up and decorated Town Hall facilities in and around

Greynolds Circle. The Town plans to change out the banners

seasonally. Happy Holidays to All!

Selection Committee Meeting

On 12/20/23, the Town of held a public Selection Committee meeting to review the letters of Interest

that were submitted in response to RLI 2023-01-PS for Baseball Athletic League services/Sports

Providers. For more information about the above-referenced project, please visit Town of Lantana

Procurement - Bids & RFPs | DemandStar

Sea Pines Neighborhood Drainage Information

The Public Services’ Utilities Division is equipped with pumps that can

be immediately mobilized to mitigate potential street flooding and

threats

to property. Stormwater infrastructure maintenance is routinely

performed and a Stormwater Pump Station contract was awarded to

Ferreira Construction Southern Division Co., in 09/2022. This Pump

Station will be utilized to control the water level there and reduce the

likelihood of street flooding in the area. The long lead time equipment

was delivered on 07/2023 and mobilization began on 08/08/2023. The

upgrading of the downstream outfall pipes near Cabot Dr has been

completed. A pre-construction meeting with SFWMD was held on site

and the installation of the pump station has begun. The pump station

is currently projected to be completed by February 2024.

Hypoluxo Island Drainage Information

 On 01/20/2022, staff and the Town Engineer met with Hypoluxo residents to listen to their

drainage concerns on both the north and south sides of the Island. As a result of that meeting

the Town Council approved CSA 2022-04 with the engineer to prepare a study in areas on

Hypoluxo Island that are prone to flooding during periods of intense rainfall and/or high tides.

 On 10/19/2022, Town staff met with the engineer preparing the drainage study to review

preliminary recommended drainage system improvements.

o An on-site meeting occurred on 11/02/2022 to review the potential locations of the

recommended drainage system improvements.

o A Workshop was held on 12/12/2022 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the engineer’s preliminary

findings and they finalized their report on 02/15/2023. On 04/24/2023, the Town

Council approved CSA No. 2023-03 with our engineer for the design, permitting and

bidding for the drainage improvement project for N Atlantic Dr and Beach Curve Rd.

This process is expected to be wrapped up in April 2024.

Railway Information

On 01/24/2023, a meeting was held between the Town and representatives from the FEC and

Brightline to discuss and review plans for a potential Corridor Improvement Project. The purpose of

the meeting was to walk the corridor and survey the area for potential improvements that will limit

trespassing and vagrancy incidents along the corridor while maintaining or improving the visual

aesthetics throughout the Town.

On 02/27/2023, a Workshop was held at 5:30 p.m. so that representatives from the FEC could discuss

with the Town Council the potential closing of the W Pine St crossing in exchange for substantial

infrastructure type improvements along the entire railroad corridor (i.e., fencing, sidewalks,

landscaping, intersection/roadway improvements, etc.). Such projects would likely be funded from a

combination of a federal grant and local sources. Representatives from Brightline and the FRA

assisted in the presentation. In addition, representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation

(FDOT) and the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) were present to lend their support

to the potential project. At the meeting, there was consensus among the Town Council for staff to

continue exploring this opportunity and to hold an informational Workshop for our community.

On 04/06/2023, the Town and our railroad partners hosted a public Railroad Corridor Municipal

Workshop to discuss the FEC’s potential closing of the W Pine St Railroad Crossing in exchange for

substantial infrastructure type improvements along the Town’s entire railroad corridor. The meeting

was well attended and many issues and concerns were discussed. Immediately following the

Workshop, a Working Lunch was held between Town staff and our railroad partners.

Temporary Crossing Closure

The W Pine Street railroad crossing will be temporarily closed (dates tbd) to allow for the construction

of the Water Main Replacement Project at that location. Detour signs and barricades will be placed on

both sides of the construction site. During the temporary closure, staff will study the impact on traffic

at the remaining crossings which include: W Lantana Rd, W Ocean Ave, W Central Blvd, and Hypoluxo

Rd. The Town will announce any updates relating to this closure on our social media platforms. We

apologize for any inconvenience that this required temporary closure may cause.

Evergreen Cemetery Information

The Town and the Lantana Historical Society have partnered together to install a fence around the

perimeter and concrete monuments for the SW and SE boundaries of the Evergreen Cemetery site.

The project was completed in October 2023.

The town will have the opportunity to repaint the cemetery fence facing W Lantana Rd. This project is

expected to be completed in January 2024.

The Town would like to acknowledge and give special thanks to the estate of Mr. Dwight Bradshaw, a

former resident and Lantana Historical Society member for their contribution towards this effort. A

dedication ceremony will take place at a date to be scheduled soon.

New Residential Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection

and Disposal Services Contract

At the 06/12/2023 Town Council Meeting, the Town Council awarded the above-referenced contract

to Coastal Waste and Recycling of Florida, Inc. (Coastal). The new service began on 10/02/2023.

The collection time for your residence may vary from collection day to collection day based on traffic,

the amount of materials collected and potential route changes. In order to ensure timely pickup, place

your container, bulk and/or vegetation out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pick-up day. Containers,

bulk and vegetation cannot be picked up if it’s not outside by the specified time and placed properly at

the end of the driveway nearest the mailbox.

If you have any questions or concerns about your home or business's waste and recycling collection,

please contact Coastal directly at lantana@coastalwasteinc.com or call (561) 819-8887.

The Town would like to announce the success of the 4

quarter of the recycling program of 2023. We

want to thank all residents for their continued commitment to making our dual-stream recycling

program successful. The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) reported that our

municipality recycled 145.79 tons of blue and yellow bin material in the 4

quarter of 2023. For more

information on what goes into various colored bins, please visit swa.org/recycleright.

Library Parking Lot Lights

As part of the Library Renovation Project, two (2) new decorative parking lot lights have been installed.

According to the Project Lead from FPL on 12/21/2023, all material has been received and the locates

have been called in. They are just waiting on the availability of the boring crew which has been given

the green light to proceed as soon as they are available.

Dixie Hwy and Lakeview Ave Intersection

Residents requested that the lighting be upgraded to support safety concerns at this intersection. Staff

submitted the request to FPL and the additional light was installed on 10/2023. Additionally; efforts to

remove the wooden poles are underway.

Exhibit A – Public Services Department’s Ongoing Prior Year Capital Projects

Project Ye

Funding Start

ate

Estimated

ompletion Commen ts

WTP High Service Pumps

Replacement

FY 2020/21

(rolled over to

FY 2021/22)

08/2021 12/2023

Project is substantially

complete and undergoing

evaluation. Awaiting final

inspection.

Lift Station Rehabilitation

(6,16 & 18)

FY 2020/21

(rolled over to

FY 2021/22)

TBD TBD

Contract awarded &

underway. Submittals

approved awaiting

equipment delivery. Project

on hold pending coordination

with FPL for transformer and

pole installation.

Sea Pines Stormwater

Pump Station

FY 2020/21

(rolled over to

FY 2021/22)

07/2023 02/2024

Long lead time equipment

delivered 07/2023. Project is

underway. Downstream

improvements completed.

Wet well work and piping

underway in the basin.

Water main Replacement

Under FEC @ Pine St

FY 2020/21

(rolled over to

FY 2021/22)

06/2023 TBD

Project is expected to

resume in early January

2024.

Beach Pavilion Repairs

FY 2020/21

(FY 2021/22

not funded)

TBD TBD

Bldg. use/purpose being

evaluated as part of the

Master Plan.

Filter Media Replacement &

WTP Improvements

FY 2020/21

(rolled over to

FY 2021/22),

additional funds

added in

FY 2022/23

01/2024 12/2024

Approved by Town Council

06/12/2023. 12/2023

estimated start following

completion of High Service

Pump Project.

SE Atlantic Dr, Beach Curve

Rd, Barefoot Lane, Lagoon

Lane, N Atlantic Drainage

Improvements

Included in

FY 2021/22

year-end budget

amendment

TBD TBD Design underway.

Beach Rails

(Phase II)

FY 2021/22 TBD TBD

Project was deferred until

FY 2022/23. CSA being

evaluated. Master Plan

impact to be considered.

Pipe Lining/Manhole

Rehabilitation Sanitary

Sewer

FY 2021/22 TBD 09/2024 Underway.

Phase I AC Pipe

Replacement

(Phase I)

FY 2021/22 TBD TBD

CSA awarded to Baxter &

Woodman 11/14/2022.

Design, bids opened.

Seeking Town Council

approval of the award at the

01/08/2024 Town Council

Meeting.

Additional Funds to Replace

2008 International 430C

(Grapple Truck)

FY 2022/23 10/2022 TBD

Vehicle ordered. Estimated

delivery TBD.

Replace Bus Shelters

FY 2022/23 10/2022 09/2024 Bus Shelters delivered.

Repair Seawall @

Bicentennial & Sportsman’s

Parks

FY 2022/23 August 2022 TBD Pending Grant Approval.

Recoat Seawall Sheet

(Lantana Beach) FY 2022/23 TBD TBD None at this time.

Additional Funding for ADA

Ramp Replacement

(Lantana Beach)

FY 2022/23 TBD TBD

Insurance claim has been

settled, Ramp Design TBD.

Replace Wooden Decking,

Rafters & Rails

(Lantana Beach)

FY 2022/23 10/2022 TBD

CSA for Design being

evaluated. Impact of Master

Plan being considered.

Design: Asbestos Cement

(AC) Water Mains

(Phase II)

FY 2022/23 TBD TBD Awaiting CSA.

CSA to Prepare Town's

Comprehensive Water,

Wastewater, Roadway,

Seawall, Parks & Recreation

Facilities & Stormwater

Master Plan

FY 2022/23 01/2023 12/2023

Approved 11/14/2022. PO

awarded to Baxter &

Woodman. Kickoff meeting

held 02/09/2023. 75% review

has been completed.

CSA to Prepare Town's

Comprehensive Water,

Wastewater, Roadway,

Seawall, Parks & Recreation

Facilities & Stormwater

Master Plan

FY 2022/23 01/2023 12/2023

Approved 11/14/2022. PO

awarded to Baxter &

Woodman. Kickoff meeting

held 02/09/2023. Project

underway.

Install Emergency water

main connection with City of

Lake Worth Beach through

an Interlocal Agreement (ILA)

FY 2022/23 TBD TBD

Approved by Town Council

08/14/2023. ILA approved by

Lake Worth Beach City

Council and dated

09/14/2023. Lake Worth

Beach contractor evaluating

the project.

Exhibit B – Public Services Department’s Capital Projects included in FY 2023/24 Adopted/Amended Budget

roject

Funding

Year

Start

ate

Estimated

ompletion Comme nt s

Townwide improvements

(e.g., trash receptacles,

landscaping, etc.)

FY 2023/24 10/2023 09/2024 TBD

Installation of lighting along

Greynolds Circle for holiday

events

FY 2023/24 10/2023 11/2023 Complete.

Inst

allation of electrical

outlets for holiday

decorations along West

Central/Finlandia

FY 2023/24 10/2023 11/2023 Complete.

Holiday decorations for

Greynolds Circle

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Community/park

improvements (e.g.,

benches, trash receptacles,

landscaping, etc.)

FY 2023/24 10/2023 09/2024 TBD

Upgrade playground

equipment at Maddock Park

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Replace fence around

northern tennis court

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Resurface basketball court

at Sports Park

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Replacement of 2004 Ford

Ranger

FY 2023/24 10/2023 TBD

Purchase was approved by

Town Council on

10/23/2023. Vehicle has

been ordered.

Repair smaller beach

pavilion

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Replace roof at Recreation

Center

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD On hold for further evaluation.

Replace Marine Safety

building roof and sidewalk;

paint building

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Replace roof and flooring in

Development Services

building

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Repair and replace tiles and

upgrade fountain system to

the Police Memorial

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Reseal walls at the Police

Department building

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Recoat the sea wall at the

Lantana Municipal Beach

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Air conditioner replacements FY 2023/24 10/2023 09/2024 TBD

Additional funding to replace

the ADA Ramp at Lantana

Beach

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Additional funding to replace

wooden decking, rafters and

railing along the beach

boardwalk.

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Replace Town Hall windows

with hurricane-rated impact

windows

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD

Sub-application pending with

FD EM.

Council Chambers

Renovations

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Construct classrooms and

Emergency Operations

Center at Police Department

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Architectural services to

design office space at the

Operations Center

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Computer replacement and

related equipment: Utilities

Manager

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Automatic flushing system

for water distribution system

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Replacement of asbestos

concrete piping

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD

TBD

Repl

acement of a utility truck

including a lift gate

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD

Approved by Town Council

at the 12/11/2023 Town

Council Meeting.

Replace water meters

w/Automated Meter Reading

System (AMR)

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Storage building at Master

Lift Station

FY 2023/24 TBD

TBD TBD

Des

ign to convert lift stations

3, 4, 8, & 9 from a dry pit to

submersible pump system

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Begin GIS location and

mapping for stormwater and

sewer infrastructure

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Replacement of a 2011 Ford

F350 crane utility truck

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD

Seeking Town Council

approval to purchase on

12/11/2023.

Replace roof at Water

Treatment Plant (W TP)

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD TBD

Brine Tank Replacement

FY 2023/24 TBD TBD

Temporary solution has

been installed. Hope to seek

Town Council approval of a

permanent solution at the

01/08/2024 Town Council

Meeting.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Water Tower Commons Project Update

Town staff continues to work closely with the Developers of the Water Tower Commons site. Currently,

staff is processing appropriate permits and inspections for the recently approved amendment to the

Special Exception, Site Plan and Landscape Plan to include a portion of the eastern commercial side

of the project as well as a Fifth Third Bank. El Car Wash has recently opened to the public. As part of

the approval of the Water Tower Commons Project, the Developer was required by Palm Beach

County (PBC) to install a mast arm traffic light at the project’s entrance. Since Lantana Rd is County-

owned and maintained, Town Staff has recently been engaged in discussions with PBC as well as the

Developer regarding the mast arm and it appears that all parties agree that this requirement is a

priority.

Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC), Master Plan Update

The Master Plan was successfully adopted by the Town Council at the 07/24/2023 Town Council

Meeting. Since that time, the following actions have been taken:

 The adopted Townwide Master Plan has been posted on the Town’s website at:

https://www.lantana.org/news/post/15421/.

 Staff has formed the Master Plan Committee, a volunteer group of residents from various

neighborhoods to provide input on the Master Plan and ongoing projects.

 Digital copies of the Master Plan have been distributed to potential developers and

stakeholders.

 Staff has presented to the Town Council on highlights of the Master Plan in relation to the

proposed redevelopment of the Kmart Plaza.

 Staff has worked with the vacant Ocean Avenue property owners on a redevelopment plan for

the parcels, in keeping with the Master Plan proposal for the properties.

 $100k worth of funding has been included in the FY 2023/24 budget for related projects.

Business Tax Receipts (BTRs)

FY 2023/24 BTRs went on sale on 07/01/2023 at the Development Services Department. In order to

be in compliance, any business or rental property operating in the Town should have paid their BTR

for the new fiscal year by September 30

. If payment has not been received by this date, they are

considered overdue. Payments can be made in person or by mail, via check.

Traffic Calming

Staff is currently working with our contracted Traffic Engineer on residents who have expressed traffic

concerns for their neighborhoods. Recently, Melody Ln was closed temporarily to observe impacts for

a future permanent closure. The Hypoluxo Island neighborhood is exploring additional signage to slow

traffic speeds. Traffic data was recently gathered in the Southwinds neighborhood and a community

meeting was held on 11/20/2023. A community meeting was recently held for the S Lake Dr traffic

calming application where it was determined that temporary speed cushions should be installed. Feel

free to reach out to the Development Services Department at Planning@lantana.org for details related

to these projects.

Livestock

Please note that it is unlawful to keep, raise, harbor and/or maintain, within the Town’s limits, any

chickens, geese, turkeys, horses, mules, sheep, cattle, hogs, pigs (with the exception of a miniature

pig, or micro pig or teacup pig) goats or other livestock or fowl. Please reference Chapter 4 of the

Town Code of Ordinances for more details.

Elevation Requirements for New Construction and Substantial Improvement Projects

in Special Flood Hazard Areas

In designated flood zones, building codes require new construction and substantially improved building

projects to be built at a minimum height of the designated Base Flood Elevation (BFE) plus one (1)

foot. “Substantial improvement” means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other

improvement to a structure, where the total cost equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the

structure before the start of construction of the improvement. Please contact our Planning and Zoning

Division for more information regarding these requirements at planning@lantana.org.

Assistance with New Businesses and those making Home Improvements

Please help us help you! It’s never too early to reach out to the Development Services Department if

you are thinking of opening a new business in Town, moving your business to a new location or doing

a home improvement project. The earlier you know if permits are needed, if your use is permitted at a

location and/or if there are certain code requirements that need to be met, the more seamless we can

make the process. Having the information ahead of time will help facilitate a successful outcome and

will assist in preventing frustration and unnecessary delays. The Development Services Department

is here to guide you through every step of the Town’s processes and requirements.

Permit Extensions

Building Permits can expire if there is no activity on the project. Work shall be considered to be in

active progress when the permit has received an approved inspection within 6 months. If your permit

is set to expire, you can request an extension in writing with justifiable cause prior to the expiration.

The Town’s Building Official has authorization to grant, in writing, one (1) or more extensions of time,

for periods not more than three (3) months each. Please contact the Building Division for more

information regarding these requirements at buildingpermit@lantana.org.

Reporting Code Violations

If you are reporting a potential Code Violation, you must include your name, address and contact

number for an investigation to occur. Per a Florida State Statute passed in the Summer of 2021, Code

Enforcement can no longer act upon anonymous complaints. However, this does not apply if the code

inspector has reason to believe the violation presents an imminent threat to public health, safety, or

welfare or imminent destruction of habitat or sensitive resources. For more information on the

legislation, please see the following link https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/60/?Tab=BillText.

Development Services Ongoing Projects

 Multiple Variance, Site Plans and Special Exception requests. Feel free to reach out to the

Development Services Department at Planning@lantana.org for details.

 Ongoing discussions with the property owners of the vacant properties along Ocean Ave of

Downtown for demolition and redevelopment.

 Ongoing discussions with the property owners of the vacant Kmart along Dixie Hwy for

redevelopment of a Planned Development.

 Coordination with CentralSquare Technologies to implement online permitting.

 Formation and Coordination of the Resident Master Plan Committee.

 Coordination with the Greater Lantana Chamber of Commerce.

 Participation in the Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Committee.

 Monthly Special Magistrate Hearings.

 Monthly (as needed) Planning Commission Meetings.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Parking and Boat Trailer Decals

Parking and boat trailer decals are on sale now at Town Hall and are good through 09/30/2024.

Additional information may be found at https://www.lantana.org/parkingpermit.

FY 2023/24 Annual Budget

The budget process began in April 2023. The FY 2023/24 annual budget documents were distributed

to departments who submitted their requests back to the Finance Department at the end of April.

Meetings transpired mid-May where Management reviewed departmental requests. Public budget

workshops occurred on 06/12/2023 and 07/10/2023 where the draft budget was discussed. The

proposed millage rate and FY 2023/24 proposed budget were discussed and tentatively adopted at

the 09/11/2023 public hearing and subsequently adopted at the second and final public hearing on

09/20/2023.

Hiring Opportunities

The Town of Lantana is accepting applications for career opportunities. Interested applicants can apply

online for positions by visiting our career page at https://www.lantana.org/jobs.

GFOA Award

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded

the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town for its Annual

Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended 09/30/2022. The report has been judged by

an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a

constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential

users and user groups to read the report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of

recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment

represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. This is the 25

consecutive year that the Town has received this prestigious award.

Exhibit C – Finance Department’s Monthly Report (November 2023)

Item

November

Number of Accounts Payable Checks Issued

151

Amount of Accounts Payable Checks

$ 742,894

Utility Bills Prepared

4,148

Utility Accounts on Auto-Pay

930

Utility Accounts Opened

Town Water Consumption (in thousands of gallons)

3,288

Water Consumed (net of Town usage in thousands of gallons)

47,038

Water/Wastewater Utility Revenue Billed

$ 393,747

New Employees

Separated Employees

Number of Interviews

Number of Insurance Claims Managed

SysAid Tickets completed (Information Technology)

Security Logs Reviewed

4,650

Backups Performed (i.e., computer, server, etc.)

390

Network Add/Change/Deletions

Exhibit

Budget-In-Brief

(October

31,

2023)

BUDGET-IN-BRIEF

October

31,

2023

(8.33%

year

elapsed)

General

Fund

Revenues

Budget

Year-t

o-Date

Taxes

10,196,348

333,510

3,3%

Licenses

Permits

812,964

137,380

Assessments

997,514

Intergovernmental

Revenue

1,922,631

164,604

Charges

for

Services

940,222

149,412

15.9%

Fines

Forfeitures

211,200

136,309

64.5%

Mis

Revenue

1,216,279

188,076

Interfund

Transfers

N/A

Use

Reserves

125,000

10,413

Total

Revenues

16,422,158

1,119,704

6.8%

General

Fund

Expenditures

Budget

Year-to-Date

Town

Council

144,455

20,780

Town

Manager

528,631

36,272

Finance

670,082

58,799

Non-Departmental

57,078

4,330

Police

7,871,159

897,279

Development

Services

1,552,873

101,961

6.6%

Operations

3,918,505

263,316

6.7%

Library

377,665

19,585

5.2%

Capital

Outlay

1,301,710

37,068

Debt

Service

N/A

Interfund

Transfers

- -

N/A

Contingency

N/A

Total

Expenditures

16,422,158

439,390

8.6%

Other

Town

Funds

Water

Sewer

Utility

Fund

Budget

Year-to-Date

Revenues

757,890

175,473

1.8%

Use

Reserves

N/A

Total

Revenues

9,757,896

175,473

Total

Expenses

9,757,896

422,876

Infrastructure

Surtax

Fund

Budget

Year-to-Date

Total

Revenues

1,045,436

74,413

7.1%

Use

Reserves

127,564

10,626

8.3%

Total

Revenues

1,173,000

85,039

7.2%

Total

Expenses

1,173,000

0.0%

Other

Town

Funds

lice

Education

Fund

Budget

Year-to-Date

Revenues

3,664

320

8.7%

Use

Reserves

N/A

Total

Revenues

3,664

320

8.7%

Total

Expenses

664

0.0%

lice

Forfeiture

Fund*

Budget

Year-to-Date

Total

Revenues

$ - $ -

N/A

Total

Expenses

741

N/A

Per

Florida

Statute

fund

not

budgeted

Grants

Fund

(incl.

ARPA)

Budget

Year-to-Date

Revenues

62,900

28,750

45.7%

Use

Reserves

N/A

Total

Revenues

62,000

,750

45.7%

Total

Expenses

62,

4,271

6.8%

Insurance

Fund

Budget

Year-to-Date

Revenues

917,023

0.0%

Use

Reserves

N/A

Total

Revenues

917,023

0.0%

Total

Expenses

917,023

28,79

3.1%

YTD-Total

Town-wide

Budget

Expenditures

Budget

Year-to-Date

Total

Town-wide

Budget

28,336,641

1,895,333

6.7%

(not

including

Police

Forfeiture

Fund)

Exhibit D – Budget-In-Brief (October 31, 2023)

LIBRARY DEPARTMENT

Read for the Record Winners Announced

Thanks to the effort from staff and our community, the Town of Lantana was named the winner for the

Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County’s Read for the Record Contest in the Small Municipality

Category.

Programing for Kids

Storytimes continue on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. throughout December. Check back in January for our

Winter program schedule for kids.

Programming for Adults

Join our Adult Book Club! The next club meeting will be on 01/11/2024 at 3:00 p.m. Sign-up and

receive the book at the Library’s front desk. For more information, email Jane Smith at

jsmith@lantana.org.

The Library Friends’ Annual Winter Concert and Open House was held on Wednesday, 12/20/2023 at

7:00 p.m. Approximately 50 attendees enjoyed a great concert featuring the Friendship Ensemble,

light refreshments and a festive holiday program! Special thanks should be given to Teresa Wilhelm

and Debbie Loyal for organizing the event. For more information on The Friends of the Library please

contact Jane Smith at jsmith@lantana.org.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT

Traffic Enforcement

The Police Department continues to routinely conduct a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program

(STEP) in various areas throughout Town to address traffic violators and areas of concern. In addition,

the Motorcycle Unit has been reinstated and conducts traffic enforcement throughout the Town.

Police Department’s Ongoing Projects and Current Trends

 Staff continues to work with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) with the

migration of Uniform Crime Reporting under the new Florida Incident Based Reporting System

(FIBRS).

 Staff is working with County liaisons to assist homeless subjects to obtain available services.

 Officers attended training with the State Attorney’s Office staff with the topics of Body Worn

Cameras, Search and Seizure, evidence collection and submission on 11/14 and 11/16/2023.

 Less lethal ammunition equipment has been received and training will be conducted soon.

 On 12/08/2023, Officers and Explorers attended the Town’s Winterfest Event.

 On 12/10/2023, Daniel Navas was promoted to Commander.

 On 12/10/2023, Tom Dipolito was promoted to Sergeant.

 On 12/11/2023, Officer Morris received the Lantana Police Department and PBCFR Life

Saving Award.

 On 12/23/2023, Officers, Explorers and elected officials will participate in a Holiday Toy Drive

whereby toy donations will be dropped off throughout Town.

Exhibit E – Police Department’s Capital Projects included in FY 2023/24 Adopted/Amended Budget

Project

Funding

Start

Dat

Estimated

Com

pletion Comme nts

Six (6) less lethal tactical

launchers and rounds

FY 2022/23

ARPA Funded

April 2023 January 2024

Equipment recently received

and officers will receive

training.

One (1) SUV-type vehicle for

Police Administration

FY 2023/24 October 2023 March 2024

Approved by Town Council.

urchasing process in

progress.

omputer laptop for

proposed Assistant Police

Chief position

FY 2023/24 October 2023 D

ecember 2023

Computers have not been

ordered yet.

Three (3) SUV-type vehicles

and related equipment for

Uniform Division

FY 2023/24 October 2023 March 2024

Approved by Town Council.

urchase Order sent to

vendor.

omputer replacement and

related equipment: three (3)

laptops for Uniform Division

FY 2023/24 October 2023 December 2023

Computers have not been

ordered yet.

Computer replacement and

related equipment: one (1)

high performing workstation

and two (2) laptops for a

Detective and Investigator

FY 2023/24 October 2023 December 2023

Computers have not been

ordered yet.

Computer replacement and

related equipment:

Communications Supervisor

FY 2023/24 October 2023 December 2023

Computers have not been

ordered yet.

AB4 Multi Bay Dock Bundle

FY 2023/24

ARPA Funded

November 2023 TBD In Purchase Order Process.

Three (3) Axon Body Worn

Cameras

FY 2023/24

ARPA Funded

November 2023 TBD In Purchase Order Process.

36 3

-Party Video Support

Licenses

FY 2023/24

ARPA Funded

November 2023 TBD In Purchase Order Process.

FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Exhibit F – Fire Rescue Department’s Municipal Call Type Report Chart

12/5/2023

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue

Lantana - # of Calls by Type

20231101 to 20231130

Type - Situation Dispatched

of Incidents

Medical Calls:

180

Vehicle Accidents: 25

Alarms: 18

Assists\Investigations: 11

Hazardous Situations: 9

Fires: 8

Others 4

Total number of Events: 255

Calls by Situation Dispatched

Medical Calls:

Vehicle Accidents:

Alarms:

Assists

\Investigations:

Hazardous

Situations:

Fires:

Others

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Car Seat Check Locations

For Information on Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Car Seat Check Locations, please clink on the

link to the Town’s website here: https://www.lantana.org/links

Note: Fire Rescue Services (Fire Station #37) are provided through a 10-year interlocal agreement

with Palm Beach County that expires on 12/31/2027

GRANTS/APPROPRIATIONS/AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT INFORMATION

Grants/Appropriations Update

The Town aggressively pursues operating and capital grant opportunities in areas that improve and

enhance the delivery of our services. In order to maximize our potential for obtaining this vital funding,

our in-house Contract and Grants Administrator position within our Public Services Department, works

closely with many business partners that include:

 Ryan Ruskay from RMPK Funding (RMPK). RMPK is an external grant writing firm that assists

the Town in obtaining funding for a wide range of capital improvement projects that enables

us to better meet the unique and diverse needs of our community. To date, RMPK has been

instrumental in the Town securing nearly $2.1M in such funding.

 In March 2023, Mat Forrest from our Lobbying firm – Ballard Partners, set up in-person

meetings with Senator Bobby Powell Jr. and Representative Mike Caruso during Palm Beach

Day in our State Capitol so that the Town could gain their support in funding the Town’s FY

2023/24 state appropriation request. As a result of Mr. Forrest’s efforts, the Town was awarded

$1.2M to fund the Town’s Water Main Replacement Project. In the coming legislative session,

we will be seeking Mr. Forrest’s assistance to secure $2.5M in state appropriations to support

our Water Main and Water Treatment Plant related infrastructure projects.

 In addition, we work very closely with our Congressional partners – Congresswoman Lois

Frankel and her staff. Last year, Congresswoman Frankel supported and assisted the Town

in securing our federal appropriation request of $1.2M to help support our Water Main

Replacement Project. In the coming year’s federal budget, Congresswoman is sponsoring

nearly $1M in federal appropriations to support the Water Main and Water Treatment Plant

related infrastructure projects.

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Update

The Town received a total of $6.3M in ARPA funds to be used for various eligible operating and capital

projects that benefit the Town. The ARPA annual reports were submitted to the U.S. Department of

the Treasury on 04/08/2022 and 04/20/2023, respectively.

To date, more than $4.2M of ARPA funds

have been committed for various related projects, leaving approximately $2.1M for other projects. Staff

continues to evaluate and recommend projects to be funded from this source for Council consideration

which must be obligated by 12/31/2024, and expended by 12/31/2026.

For a complete listing of the Town’s Active Grants/Appropriations Schedule, please see Exhibit G on

the following page.

THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE HAS INTENTIONALLY BEEN LEFT BLANK

Exhibit G – Active Grants/Appropriations Schedule

Name of Gra

ntor/Name of Grant/Scope of Work

Date

Award

Date Agreement

Appro

ved

by Tow

n Grant Amount Town Match Total Grant Status

American Library Association’s (ALA) Libraries Transforming Communities Grant

Accessible for Small and Rural Communities 04/19/2023 04/19/2023 $ 20,000

$ - $ 20,000 Grant Rec'd 11/02/2023.

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

FY 2023/24 Community Sensory Garden with ADA Accessibility 07/12/2023 09/11/2023 $ 52,623 $ - $ 52,623 In Planning Phase.

Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN)

SEFLIN Library Cooperative Grant Program 2023-2024

Strategic Planning and Succession Planning Grant 11/27/2023 12/06/2023 $ - $ - $ - Grant Rec'd 11/27/2023.

Congressional Community Project Funding (CPF) Opportunities

thro

ugh Congresswoman Lois Frankel's Office

FY 2022/23 Grant Submission - Water Main Replacement Project 12/24/2022 TBD $ 1,200,000 $ 300,000 $ 1,500,000

Federal funds have

been awarded but not

appropriated.

FY 2023/24 Grant Submission - Water Main Replacement Project and

Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Improvements

TBD TBD $ 1,000,000 $ 250,000 $ 1,250,000

$1M has been included

in the Federal Interior

Bill for this purpose.

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Grant

Urban and Community Forestry Grant to focus on invasive species and

reforestations at the Nature Preserve TBD TBD $ 75,000 $ - $ 75,000

Application submitted

to State.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Resilient Florida Grant Program

To conduct an Asset Inventory and Ocean Ave Vulnerability Assessment 02/22/2023 10/09/2023 $ 167,000 $ - $ 167,000 Survey underway.

Beach Curve Flood Protection 07/13/2023 11/13/2023 $ 710,600 $ 710,600 $ 1,421,200

CSA Requested from

B&W.

Seawall Hardening 07/13/2023 TBD $ 900,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000

Need Signed

Agreement.

Florida Department of Transportation

Beautification Grant for Dixie Hwy Medians TBD TBD $ 80,000 $ - $ 80,000 Submitted to State.

Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP)

FY 2023/24 Bicentennial Park Improvements

Potentially seawall hardening

06/15/2023 TBD $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 400,000

Need Signed

Agreement.

FY 2023/24 Maddock Park Improvements

Asphalt wal

king path w/ signage, shade structures for playground and

ercise station

06/15/2023 TBD $ 112,500 $ 37,500 $ 150,000

Need Signed

Agreement.

FY 2024/25 Beach Park Improvements

Asphalt walking path w/ signage, shade structures for playground and

ercise station

TBD TBD $ 112,500 $ 37,500 $ 150,000 Application Submitted.

State Appropriation Requests

rking in conjunction with our Lobbyist Mat Forrest from Ballard Partners and State Representative, Mike Caruso and State Senator Bobby Powell Jr.

FY 2023/24 Grant Submission - Water Main Replacement Project 06/15/2023 09/11/2023 $ 1,200,000 $ - $ 1,200,000

Project bids being

evaluated.

FY 2024/25 Grant Submissions

Water Main Replacement Project TBD TBD $ 1,200,000 $ - $ 1,200,000 Submitted to Lobbyist.

WTP Improvements (i.e., resins and filter media) TBD TBD $ 1,300,000 $ - $ 1,300,000 Submitted to Lobbyist.

Total Active Grants/Appropriations Applied For $ 8,330,223 $ 2,435,600 $ 10,765,823

Total Active Grants/Appropriations TBD

3,767,500

287,500

4,055,000

Total Active Grants/Appropriations Applied For That Have Been Awarded $ 4,562,723 $ 2,148,100 $ 6,710,823

Town of Lantana

500 Greynolds Circle

Lantana, FL 33462

(561) 540-5000