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What staff said: Arcadia has executed lease agreements for five sites, completed site surveys and begun carrier outreach; permits were not yet submitted but material orders have begun and staff said Arcadia expects construction this year with carriers moving equipment in by year‑end.

Wellington National site: village staff said they identified a potential site on Wellington National property near its maintenance yard and that Wellington National has agreed in principle to a revenue split tied to the Arcadia arrangement. Under the proposed terms, Arcadia’s standard revenue share to the village (30%) would be split 15% to Wellington National and 15% to the village for installations on Wellington National property; the developer and property owner are reviewing the village lease language.

Other notes
- Palm Beach Central site: staff said access and maintenance logistics remain under negotiation and could delay that location.
- Council and staff discussed coverage priorities; staff reiterated the northwest part of the village remains a coverage gap and the Wellington National site would address one of the worst coverage areas.

Next steps
Arcadia and village staff will continue permitting and carrier negotiations. Council was told to expect permit submissions and potential construction this year on the sites where leases are executed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wellington - Village Council Directions Workshop on 2025-04-03 1:00 PM - Apr 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Village staff said five cell‑tower sites subject to executed lease agreements are advancing toward permitting and carrier leasing, and a sixth site on Wellington National property is under negotiation with a proposed 50/50 split of Arcadia revenue for the landowner and village.","taxTitle","Wellington, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",8863,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613023,"Updates on Lotus development, 10‑acre mall sale and Wellington showgrounds",2796,2430000,5226000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2878798-b3026a693ab265a5c84dbb99732b06ce&start=2430&end=5226","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2878798-b3026a693ab265a5c84dbb99732b06ce/thumbnail_2430000.jpg","/articles/6613023/Wellington/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Updates-on-Lotus-development-10acre-mall-sale-and-Wellington-showgrounds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613023-a0ae79f872d6c0dab8b13d57abdd3177/orig.mp4?Expires=1770444327&Signature=FW0AJ2zHAVvh91z68RKx6RI0vUIlBqxxsnVm7cS8L0PcS4VpLqqNSMw-ZuyMUVniW8FxFHZkFoLqFJbbGpVA3wjrfMIJpcmJhxmmjVPwNE9hv6N~YZ1Qofr7-eSg1pZ5RQDlkrQazvMsFK0qKdQVE3dsu3EhQc~O5HeSrB9N0AOXQ4p0FaeFBmCLzii19B4LpEMXIHCi5B7ph58kEuHjoA3PTFjpThaEr~fBVYL9xLJfHLQsAZGI5-cUQc-MaTOzpsTVNMs0wkQ-Cyjp9R~08y7NCQoWB0BhGN0NnAf4usMGskkhQTfitqav3AGIjb~gJHSho-Y2EkO6h80Gt~vTVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Development services staff briefed council on multiple active and pending projects across the village, including the Lotus mixed‑use development, the 10‑acre parcel at the Wellington Mall that is part of a litigation settlement, the showgrounds (PODF) project, and Moncada park construction.

Lotus (phases 1 & 2)
- Lotus 1: Staff said parking garage construction is complete and interior build‑outs are underway. Cooper’s Hawk has building permits and staff expect construction to begin this summer once tenant arrangements and permits are finalized. Retail shells at the front of the site are nearly complete and leasing activity was described as strong.
- Lotus 2: Road work on State Road 7 turn lanes and site foundations for a daycare are underway. A previously announced entertainment tenant decided not to proceed; Lennar has taken ownership of the residential pod and has started sitework for fee‑simple townhomes and single‑family homes.

Mall 10‑acre site (litigation settlement)
- Staff said the 10‑acre parcel originally discussed for a performing arts center instead was transferred as part of a settlement with the mall owner. Final development approvals (Architectural Review Board and permits) are in process; staff said closing of the sale and receipt of the revenue by the village are expected once development orders are finalized. Staff projected a May closing but said no firm date had been provided.

Showgrounds and Moncada
- The showgrounds (PODF South of Wellington International) have site work underway under an agricultural exemption and have submitted a site plan that requires completion of specified facilities before other work allowed under conditions will proceed; staff said the applicant expects at least one more season of events on the existing grounds before the new facilities are ready.
- Moncada park construction is reported on schedule and on budget; project team showed recent photos of staging, planting and paving progress with substantial completion anticipated in July and final completion in August.

What council asked for next
Council asked staff to keep the village informed of tenant lists and leasing details as retail projects near turnover, and to continue monitoring residential and buffer issues at Lotus related to neighbor complaints.","Staff updated council on several development projects: Lotus phases and tenant status at Lotus 1 and 2, pending settlement‑related sale of the mall's 10‑acre parcel (closing expected in May), the North showgrounds (PODF) site plan and Moncada progress.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613029,"Wellington unveils $9.04 million plan to modernize ACME pump stations and generators",240,3846000,4086000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2878798-b3026a693ab265a5c84dbb99732b06ce&start=3846&end=4086","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2878798-b3026a693ab265a5c84dbb99732b06ce/thumbnail_3846000.jpg","/articles/6613029/Wellington/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Wellington-unveils-904-million-plan-to-modernize-ACME-pump-stations-and-generators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613029-434560fda9aabc5d8fa665745348ff33/orig.mp4?Expires=1770444327&Signature=JgDUr-~3fObqCAM3bNsbIpHnN-TR9FUbloTw084MG9CkbAyxcjewBnM1IW2gqz1PzNqUOPJ7hFXGy2T431H3TgFGXR55Ft5L-Y8sxZBccfF0BZCGX7WlNX2cadJvFuKenJ6ocaQ1bj5uSQ-TZpdFRdo7og59AJOB4cc6vkXTYVUmaJTU1fy3yxaTBgLhk6bleXLouV4oZC6E4r9EocEcz4hMvZiwHqXp1fZEZIXd4u4gC823SQUqYWubeeRiSOECKlhG14aHAyKDVowbcfyU9MZrs4xRfw4EP2Hn84PIn7CRbCLn-k2jz2K59uwJmFEc8m1Y8teGloDdLaHOzdBrOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Village Manager Jim Barnes and engineers from Montrose (Gary Gruber, John Karnes and Pat Kirby) presented a multi‑year plan to modernize critical stormwater pump stations in the ACME Improvement District.

\"The village of Wellington is undertaking a multi year critical stormwater infrastructure improvement project to modernize and and enhance the efficiency of its flood protection system,\" Barnes said in a presentation video describing the program’s goals and connection to water‑quality requirements.

Why it matters: Wellington’s stormwater network relies on pumps — some installed or renovated in the 2000s — to move water across a flat landscape into the regional C‑51 Canal. Engineers warned that aging variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers, generators and trash‑rake systems create reliability and maintenance risks that could interrupt flood‑control operations.

Scope and cost
- Project 1 (electrical/mechanical): upgrades at pump stations 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9, including motor control center replacement, VFD upgrades, lighting modernization, cable and conduit replacement, ventilation and building access improvements, and replacement of some stilling wells and intake louvers.
- Project 2 (Pump Station 3): dedicated generator upgrade and trash‑rack replacement; the proposal calls for a new 600‑kilowatt Caterpillar generator at Pump Station 3 with full load bank testing, plus structural modifications and improved trash‑rack design.
- The two projects together carry an estimated cost of $9,040,000, staff said. The village plans to bundle work and pursue state and federal grant funding to reduce local costs.

Grants and schedule
- Staff said the village has applied for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant funding for Pump Station 2 and is pursuing additional state resiliency grants; Pump Station 2 had earlier design work funded and a FEMA request of about $5.7 million was described for that facility.
- Engineers and staff described an 8–10 year phased program for systemwide improvements; Projects 1 and 2 were identified as immediate priorities for inclusion in the FY2026 budget.

Technical details and risk
- Engineers described pump station configurations (high‑volume, low‑head axial flow pumps, belt‑driven assemblies) and the operational role of VFDs in matching pump discharge to canal inflow to avoid overloading the C‑51 Canal.
- Consultants praised in‑house maintenance staff and said pump station aging (many elements 20+ years old) justifies the proposed modernization work.

What happens next
Village staff said they will include the first projects in the FY2026 budget and continue grant applications while pursuing a phased construction schedule.","Village staff and consultants presented a phased program to replace electrical and mechanical equipment at six ACME pump stations, prioritize Pump Station 3 for a larger generator and trash‑rack upgrades, and seek grant funding to offset costs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613034,"Palm Beach County supervisor highlights municipal election rules under review and declining vote‑by‑mail volumes",556,885000,1441000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2878798-b3026a693ab265a5c84dbb99732b06ce&start=885&end=1441","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2878798-b3026a693ab265a5c84dbb99732b06ce/thumbnail_885000.jpg","/articles/6613034/Wellington/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Palm-Beach-County-supervisor-highlights-municipal-election-rules-under-review-and-declining-votebymail-volumes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613034-a3e8f4ab0da759c14e953c784615b2de/orig.mp4?Expires=1770444327&Signature=mxxOUohH7iE6hSNZXVkg9GN6ru4FwZPgi0f7FecG4vOhRBp5NvrUqljtdPX3V56tSV7FcHrqEbn3mqcYwec9NkaRJ~uf4brN95Bo9Ce7dT6aRsLVx9iZGF3RBjjOSsJPK7itcdPZH3ruvcoR4lkpqjrDVdMnAfO60dqBFYX1-lDmp1GpoPzIm3rRGH8Oun-OuC1t9QFuX5pv2TUCQyU0qJ0AFfjdUPfEF682uY-8TA8fDlWGDFPVzdTNK3vGz1hU62jnVMXTKSg2Mk4m1A4O1YOLWJTYsm1kwuFVhMS0HcOYfS~OcbVqt7eilktLVaICiu6QLR273LYWNc7DHSLg-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wendy Link, Supervisor of Elections for Palm Beach County, gave Wellington’s council an overview of how the county runs municipal elections and outlined several state bills and procedural changes that could affect municipalities.

“There is, I will say, a there's a bill right now...Senate Bill 1416,” Link said, reading from the text under consideration. “That would require all cities in the state of Florida would have to have municipal elections in November and would only be able to do them in the even years.”

Why it matters: shifting municipal elections from their current dates to November could change turnout, ballot length, runoff rules and local charter provisions. Wellington staff and council discussed how a forced move to November might eliminate local runoffs under some drafts of pending legislation.

Turnout and voting method trends
- Link said Palm Beach County had an 84% turnout in the November 2024 general election, higher than the state average. She told the council that after recent legal and procedural changes voter behavior has shifted back toward early in‑person voting and appointments for early voting.
- Vote‑by‑mail has decreased as registrations and verification rules changed; Link described an outreach effort to remind voters to renew vote‑by‑mail status and a “ballot‑track” service the county offers to notify voters when their ballots are mailed and received.
- Palm Beach County’s pilot appointment system for early voting was used by over 100,000 people with a roughly 98% show rate for scheduled appointments, Link said.

Runoffs and local rules
Council discussed Wellington’s charter provision that triggers a runoff if no candidate receives 35% of ballots cast. Link and staff noted that some state bills under discussion could eliminate local runoffs or change timing and that counties vary in whether they allow municipal runoffs. Council members said they would wait for the end of the legislative session before making local charter changes.

Operational notes
- County canvassing: Link described how the county canvassing board handles absentee counting and how municipalities may either use county canvassing or convene their own canvassing board.
- Poll workers: Link said 67% of Palm Beach County poll workers were over age 61; recruitment and Adopt‑a‑Precinct programs remain important to staffing elections.

Council direction: staff and council agreed to monitor the progress of SB1416 and related measures and to return with analysis if the Legislature enacts changes that would affect Wellington’s election schedule or runoff rules.","Supervisor Wendy Link briefed the Village of Wellington on county election operations, turnout patterns, and a pending state bill that could force municipal elections into November; she recommended tracking developments in SB1416 and related House and committee activity.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613037,"Wellington lays out capital priorities including athletics complex, park upgrades and Town Center improvements",0,256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2878798-b3026a693ab265a5c84dbb99732b06ce&start=256&end=256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2878798-b3026a693ab265a5c84dbb99732b06ce/thumbnail_256000.jpg","/articles/6613037/Wellington/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Wellington-lays-out-capital-priorities-including-athletics-complex-park-upgrades-and-Town-Center-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613037-f3e4429c456111ad65ba23ca49464ff6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770444327&Signature=U~BqPb3mV0Q2MK9whdf0gs3ieZ6QjUEXGFxVFrT4Khy91Rznl7TgEQZHPOc0WaenG5q7NJ0iC47x0xXVbh6ySsXG1IDMhjJHr2FsIpfNNC-IhgxrW9~vqICdst907EdqrUjxyLD2k1BlIZVybOcJRg4HgTtGCEBjvwa2ePjjUGCkJa8FZ1UsdcLQMZOyjOIMeQxcGFM~7114weJiW6IDQVIm2OU0ah4iCXG8mQwrn7DKsuaZs~cfe8TYMybj3nAzYwnnbmrBssZghCDct3RM1l83X-0RFoecK42U6X2U3meM~V5FZ4C8hnE5EADW640Y4y9sS3Mk1aeoyuu5J6V24g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Village Manager Jim Barnes told the council the annual visioning session exists to align council direction with the coming year’s budget and longer‑range capital improvement planning.

“The primary reason for our, trying to get together at this point is to hear from council where they see us going over the next year,” Barnes said, asking council to provide guidance that staff will use while drafting the fiscal 2026 budget.

Why it matters: the session tied near‑term budget timing to projects conceived in earlier visioning work. Officials said some items on the list are now moving into delivery or near completion, while others will need funding, permitting or additional council direction before construction.

Key projects and status
- Wellington Athletics Project: A public‑private partnership that began from a visioning discussion about upgrading South Shore Park. The athletics facility was originally proposed for South Shore but is now sited at Village Park Complex and is expected to be completed before the end of 2025, staff said.
- South Shore Park: Council was told the older, baseball‑oriented South Shore site will be reconfigured to a new open‑play facility with a comfort station, a multipurpose open field (dawn‑to‑dusk), two diamond fields and a reconditioned lighted basketball court; fields will be unlit while courts will remain available at night.
- Town Center: Work begun in 2008–2011 has continued in phases. Village staff said the remaining major element is the aquatics facility at Village Park (timed to finish with the Wellington Athletics Project). The pool deck at Town Center is slated for removal and conversion to green gathering space, with staff studying the feasibility of a public fountain similar to those downtown in West Palm Beach.

Policy and smaller projects
- Code and landscaping: Staff reminded council the thoroughfare fence/hedge amortization schedule remains in place and encouraged property owners to bring fences and hedges into compliance ahead of the deadline. Council and staff flagged the need to revisit flex zoning in the industrial area around Pearson Road and Fairlane Farms because the zones have evolved into office use rather than the light industrial manufacturing originally intended.

What council asked for next
Council members asked staff to refine cost estimates and timelines for projects that appear in the fiscal 2026 budget and to bring back any charter or code language changes needed to implement changes discussed at the session.","Village officials reviewed multi‑year capital projects during a visioning session, highlighting the Wellington Athletics public‑private partnership, a reconfigured South Shore Park, Town Center work including an aquatics facility and possible fountain, and policy items such as fence/hedge code updates and flex‑zoning review.","actionData","errors"]

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