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ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2023-16 (FY 2023/2024 ANNUAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT UPDATE OF WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, UPDATING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY INCORPORATING THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND REVISIONS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT TO REFLECT THE 2023/2024 THROUGH 2028/2029 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR LEVEL OF SERVICE PROJECTS; UPDATING POLICY CI 1.2.5 TO ADOPT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-16 updating Table CI-1, Wellington Capital Improvement Plan 5 Years Level of Service Projects, and Policy CI 1.2.5, which adopts the School District of Palm Beach County’s 10-Year Capital Improvements Schedule by reference, of the Capital Improvements (CI) Element of Wellington's Comprehensive Plan.
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EXPLANATION: Pursuant to Section 163.3177(3)(b) of Florida Statutes, local governments are required to undertake an annual review of the Capital Improvement Element to update the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Level of Service (LOS) projects. The update to the schedule is not considered an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Staff has conducted the review, and is proposing to update Table CI-1 of the Capital Improvements Element with the following LOS projects as shown in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 2023-16:
• ACME Flood Mitigation Program to improve conveyance and drainage on roadways;
• Athletic Field Improvements to Community Parks throughout Wellington;
• Communication and Technology Investment Program throughout Wellington
• Public Works Facilities Improvements to expand park maintenance storage areas and construct additional storage facilities;
• Construct a central maintenance building for utilities;
• Upgrade playground equipment and landscaping throughout Wellington;
• Add equestrian trail crossings at the C1 Canal and expand trail connections at Palm Beach Point and 50th Street;
• Conduct a needs assessment, plan, and design of the future Sheriff Substation and Building Department offices;
• Add trails and amenities to expanded natural area of Wellington Environmental Preserve
• Widen the multi-use path and/or expand multi-purpose pathways throughout Wellington;
• Rework drainage and redesign intersection for traffic management at the Pierson Road and South Shore Boulevard intersection;
• Add landscaped medians and roadway areas throughout Wellington;
• Add hard courts, clay courts, and Paddle courts to the Tennis Center;
• Phase III of Town Center which includes updates to Scott’s Place, demolition of the Wellington Professional Center, and relocation of the Aquatics Center;
• Utility Communication and Technology installation and upgrades;
• Expansion of the Water Treatment Plant on Wellington Trace;
• Various improvements to the Water Reclamation Facility on Pierson Road;
• Raw water supply improvements throughout Wellington;
• Mechanical and electrical improvements to the Booster Station 1
• Water meter replacement and neighborhood reinvestment throughout Wellington; and
• Force main replacement and lift station upgrades throughout Wellington.
• Gravity wastewater collect repairs and reinvestment; and
• COF Generator purchase.
In addition, Policy CI 1.2.5 - School District of Palm Beach County has been amended to adopt the School District of Palm Beach County’s 10-Year Capital Improvements Schedule as adopted by the School District’s Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget by reference.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: YES QUASI-JUDICIAL: NO
FIRST READING: YES SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated costs approved in the FY 2023/2024 CIP Budget.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-16 updating Table CI-1, Wellington Capital Improvement Plan 5 Years Level of Service Projects, and Policy CI 1.2.5, which adopts the School District of Palm Beach County’s 10-Year Capital Improvements Schedule by reference, of the Capital Improvements (CI) Element of Wellington's Comprehensive Plan.