City Commission Meeting | June 8, 2026

The City Commission meeting of West Palm Beach on June 8, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The commission approved a $3 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation for the Fern Street Crossing Project, a new at-grade railroad crossing with an estimated total cost of $14.8 million. Additional city funds totaling approximately $7.3 million were allocated from sales tax and capital acquisition reserves to support the project. The commission also approved a resolution to provide $5,000 grants to participants completing the Mayor's Jumpstart Academy, funded through a budgeted $50,000 program. A zoning ordinance was approved to create the Green School Commercial Planned Development, including parking provisions. Other agenda items included postponing a franchise agreement with Florida Public Utilities and discussions about business certificate of use requirements. The meeting concluded with public comments and a proposal for a future workshop on electric vehicle regulations on sidewalks.