R2024-97 Countywide Transportation PlanRESOLUTION 2024-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE PROCUREMENT AND
OVERSIGHT OF CONSULTANTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
COUNTYWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND SUPPORTING THE
FORMATION OF A TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the movement of people, goods, and services in, around, and through Palm Beach
County relies on an interconnected transportation network and related transportation services; and
WHEREAS, the transportation network and transportation services are the responsibility of multiple
jurisdictions and governmental agencies such as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT),
Palm Beach County, municipalities, and various taxing districts and authorities; and
WHEREAS, citizens are focused on going to and from their destinations and are mostly unaware of
jurisdictional boundaries, ownership responsibilities, and funding sources for these transportation
networks and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality, manner, and time required for people, goods, and services to move in the
County has tremendous impacts on every aspect of life in Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, population growth in recent years has consistently outpaced the existing transportation
network's capabilities, creating traffic jams, longer travel times, safety issues, extra expenses, and
frustration; and
WHEREAS, population growth is expected to continue to increase for the foreseeable future due to
the desirability and quality of life in South Florida and Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, a Countywide Transportation Plan is the only way to effectively address the issues
involved with the transportation network and services that exist now and in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, the Village of North Palm Beach, other
municipalities, and taxing districts recognize that working together in a constructive and proactive
manner is the only way forward for the benefit of all our citizens; and
WHEREAS, expertise in developing a collaborative and comprehensive Countywide Transportation
Plan requires the engagement of a Consulting Firm of national/international repute, experience, and
capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the only entity which officially connects municipalities and the County for purposes of
working together to address issues of a countywide nature is the Intergovernmental Coordination
Program (ICP); and
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WHEREAS, the ICP is identified in the Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE) of each
municipality's and the County's Comprehensive Plan, and membership is memorialized via Interlocal
Agreements; and
WHEREAS, ICP membership also includes the taxing authorities and districts who build and
maintain transportation infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the ICP can provide unified, trusted, and collaborative outcomes instead of ones that are
weighted toward one side or the other; and
WHEREAS, the ICP will need the full support of the members both at the policy level (elected
officials) and the staff level to make this process work; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that joining with fellow municipalities, Palm Beach
County, and other local governments in a collaborative process for -purposes of developing and
creating a true Countywide Transportation Plan is in the best interests of the Village and its residents
and serves a valid public purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council supports the following as necessary for the achievement of a
Countywide Transportation Plan:
A. The crafting of a Scope of Services by the Palm Beach County City Manager's Association
(PBCCMA) through an internal process, a final version of which will be distributed to the
County and the municipalities.
B. The ICP's Multijurisdictional Issues Coordination Forum Executive Committee (MICFEC)
shall serve as the oversight board for the Consulting Firm hired to craft the Countywide
Transportation Plan providing policy level activities specifically related to the contractual
relationship, holding of public meetings with the Consulting Firm, providing direction to the
Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review Committee (IPARC), facilitating engagement
and participation of ICP membership, and making recommendation to the governing bodies
of the County, municipalities, and others.
C. The formation of an expanded version of the Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review
Committee (IPARC 2.0) by adding municipal and County engineers and public works and IT
personnel, the TPA, FDOT, Tri -Rail, Palm Tran, and others as deemed appropriate by
MICFEC to serve as the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC, IPARC 2.0, will
provide information as required by the Consulting Firm as the subject matter experts and
providing input and advice to the Consultant and MICFEC.
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D. The coordination and processing of the contract with the selected Transportation Consulting
Firm by use of the County government as the responsible agency for contract administration,
including, but not limited to, assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract
and invoice processing and payments.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024.
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ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
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MAYOR