Hendry County BOCC Commission Meeting 4/14/26

The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on April 14, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related decisions were made. The board awarded a contract to Jones Edmonds and Associates for community met selection and approved bid number 2026-17 for the construction of phase two of the force main extension from Airglades Airport to the city of Cluston, awarding the project to ACQ Utilities LLC for $2,877,770. The board also authorized sending a letter to South Florida Water Management to explore a long-term lease for a new boat ramp facility, initiating the first step in a potential capital improvement project. Additionally, the board approved participation in a national opioid settlement and authorized the removal and relocation of emergency management equipment from an Army Corps tower. The meeting included discussions on mailbox pavilion construction with upcoming bids and the surplus of county land parcels. Public comments focused on concerns about the proposed boat ramp's environmental impact, traffic safety, and alternative locations. The board emphasized that no final decisions on the boat ramp project were made, and further public input and planning would follow. A motion to submit an application for the Harlem Community Planning Assistance Team Program was also approved, which would provide pro bono planning expertise to explore redevelopment options for the Harlem community. Overall, the meeting addressed multiple procurement actions, contract awards, and initiated planning for future infrastructure projects.