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Jupiter Town Times, April town times through June 2022

JUPITER TOWN HALL • 210 MILITARY TRAIL, JUPITER, FL 33458

Town Council Corner: Recent Policy Actions

Below is a summary of some of the approvals and decisions made by the Town Council during recent meetings. To see items coming up on agendas for future meetings, visit jupiter. fl. us / Agendas. To watch meetings live, or to watch recorded meetings on-demand, visit jupiter. fl. us / Live.

• Police Collective Bargaining Agreement: Town Council approved a contract with the Police Benevolent Association, which represents the Town’ s Police Officers and Sergeants. The contract was retroactive to October 1, 2025, and expires on September 30, 2028. Town Council also approved a Memorandum of Agreement regarding future proposed changes to the Police Retirement Fund.

• Stormwater Inspection, Cleaning and Repair Services: Town Council approved a one-year renewable unit price contract with Hinterland Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $ 775,000 for the cleaning, video inspection and repair of stormwater pipes, as needed. The contract contains provisions for renewal for up to three additional one-year terms.

• Fire Rescue Dispatch: Town Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Palm Beach Gardens for dispatch services for the Jupiter Fire Rescue Department.

• Town Fleet Fuel Purchase: Town Council approved purchase orders with Pro Energy, LLC for the Town’ s fleet fuel and emergency standby generator fuel. The purchases would be made using a piggyback of a State of Florida contract.

• Town Vehicle Purchase: Town Council approved the purchase of four Ford F-150 Super Cab 4WD trucks, a Ford Explorer 4WD SUV, a Ford F-350 Super Cab 4WD truck with an electric service crane, and a Ford F-600 4WD with a 31’ hydraulic Fassi crane for the Town’ s Utilities Department. The total cost of the purchase is $ 486,743.

• Proposed Suni Sands Mediation Settlement: Town Council approved a Mediation Settlement Agreement with the owners of Suni Sands. The settlement was not a development approval but established a framework for the Town and the property owner to move forward and preserve a historically significant site by transferring 5.48 acres of the property to the Town through a deed transfer and a purchase agreement. To develop the property, the owner will still need to submit all applicable development applications and obtain Town Council approval on dates yet to be determined.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement with MESO Scale Diagnostics: Town Council approved the sale of a 9-acre parcel to MESO Scale Diagnostics, LLC( MSD). The parcel is located north of Indiantown Road, just west of the Florida Turnpike, and was conveyed to the Town in 2014, with its use limited to bioscience or life science uses, or as open space. MSD is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of measurement instruments for medical research and development and will use the land in accordance with the property’ s required use. The Town had the property appraised, and MSD will pay the appraised amount of $ 9 million.

• Abacoa Temporary Fire Station: Town Council approved an amendment to Unit Price Contract W2334 with Deevan, Inc. and an associated Work Order to perform underground water utility work for the Abacoa Temporary Fire Station in the amount of $ 142,400.

• Historical and Archaeological Services Contract: Town Council approved a continuing services contract with Advanced Archaeology Inc. for historic and archaeological services in an amount not to exceed $ 50,000 annually for a term of three( 3) years. The contract also includes two( 2) 1-year renewal options.

• Road Resurfacing Work Orders: Town Council approved two work orders for road resurfacing projects within the Town. The first work order is to LP Asphalt, LLC in the amount of $ 1,450,637 for roads in Egret Landing. The second work order is also to LP Asphalt, LLC in the amount of $ 163,889 for the resurfacing of Dolphin Drive.

• Temporary Fire Station Work Order: Town Council approved a work order in the amount of $ 199,872 with Arkest, LLC for the relocation, anchorage, site improvements, interior renovations, plumbing, and electrical for the Town’ s Abacoa Temporary Fire Station.

• Water Plant Repairs and Replacements: Town Council approved a pair of contracts for repairs and replacements to the Town’ s water plant. The first contract, with Lawrence Lee Construction Services, Inc. for an amount of $ 1,976,600, is to replace the Nanofiltration Acid Tanks. The second contract, with Grace Roofing & Sheet Metal Enterprise, is for an amount of $ 527,741 and is to perform roof repairs and replacement on the Nanofiltration building.

• Getz Annexation and Map Amendments: Town Council approved an application for a voluntary annexation of a 0.36-acre property located on the north side of Center Street, just west of North Pennock Lane. Town Council also approved amendments to the Future Land Use and Zoning Map regarding the property.

• Police Pension Ordinance Update: Town Council approved three amendments to the Town Code regarding the Police Officers’ Pension Plan. One amendment increased the supplemental retirement benefit available to offset healthcare insurance premiums, another removed the employee funding requirement for active members who enter DROP on or after October 1, 2025, and the final corrected a scrivener’ s error that occurred during the last change to several sections of the Town Code that relate to the Police Officers’ Pension.

• Planet Kids Annexation and Map Amendments: Town Council approved an application for a voluntary annexation of a 1.4-acre property located on 174th Street North, south of Indiantown Road and west of 68th Terrace North. Town Council also approved the amendments to the Future Land Use and Zoning Map regarding the property.

• Furniture and Fixtures: Town Council approved a purchase order with JC White in the amount of $ 228,009 for furniture and fixtures for the Town’ s two new fire stations. The purchase will be made using a State of Florida contract.

• Western Indiantown Road Improvements Phase II: Town Council approved a Locally Funded Agreement( LFA) with the Florida Department of Transportation. The LFA would obligate the Town to pay $ 1,108,872 for construction, engineering, and inspection services for roadway improvements on westbound Indiantown Road from just west of Central Boulevard to just west of 67th Road North.

• Piatt Public Safety Marina and Park – Site Plan & Special Exception: Town Council approved a site plan for a public safety marina and park site plan. Phase One of the project established the public safety marina and supporting infrastructure to improve marine emergency response capabilities on the Loxahatchee River and surrounding waterways. Phase two will continue development of the site with additional parking and public access improvements.

• Non-Ad Valorem Agreements with Tax Collector and Property Appraiser: Town Council approved agreements with the Palm Beach County Tax Collector and the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser for the implementation and collection of a non-ad valorem assessment for fire services. Town Council has not determined if a non-ad valorem assessment will be used within Jupiter, but by Florida Statute must have the agreements in place before determining to do so.

TOWN TIMES NEWSLETTER

VOL 33 NO 2 • APRIL- JUNE 2026

HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ISSUE...

Page 2: Jupiter Public Safety JFRD Gears Up for a Historic Summer Stay Alert: Protect Yourself from Scams

Page 3: Town of Jupiter to Begin Advanced Metering Infrastructure( AMI) Water Meter Upgrade Connect With Council Over Coffee Congratulations to the 2026 Drop Savers

Page 4: May is Historic Preservation Month Water Conservation Town Calendar

The Citizen Survey Results Are In

Every other year, the Town conducts a citizen survey of its residents to identify areas of strength and areas that have opportunity for improvement. The 2025 survey was sent to 3,000 randomly selected households and received 368 total responses. Overall, the Town received high marks on livability and quality of life issues, but received some good feedback on areas to improve, particularly related to traffic, affordability and land use. An overview of the results was presented at the regular Town Council meeting on Tuesday, March 17, which can be viewed on-demand at jupiter. fl. us / Live. The detailed reports of the results are available on the Town’ s website at jupiter. fl. us / CitizenSurvey.

Town Council Approves Settlement Agreement for Suni Sands Property

A settlement agreement to the mediation over Suni Sands was approved by Town Council in January of 2026. The agreement requires the property owner to submit all applicable development applications and to seek Town Council approval for development of the property. Should Town Council approve the development, the agreement transfers 5.48 of the 10.4 acres of the property to the Town, including the 4.07-acre Suni Sands Shell Midden, the right-of-way of the Celestial Railway and a 1.41 acre parcel thought to be the original terminus of the Celestial Railway and Jupiter’ s first commercial center.

The Suni Sands Shell Midden is recognized as one of the most significant archaeological sites in the area, containing evidence of early Indigenous habitation along the Loxahatchee River. Preservation of the midden has long been a priority for the Town. The settlement agreement establishes a framework that allows the Town to protect historically significant portions of the property while providing a defined process for considering potential development on the remaining land.

Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Process to Begin in June Beginning in June, the Town Council will hold a series of public workshops and meetings to discuss the Town’ s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027, which starts on October 1, 2026. Day-today operations, staff expenses and funding necessary to work on completing any adopted strategic initiatives will be incorporated into the proposed budget. This process ensures that the Town’ s resources are focused on the areas that are most important to the Town Council and represent the feedback received from residents and businesses.

The budget Workshops for the annual operating budget and five-year Community Investment Program( CIP) will be held on Thursday, June 18 and Thursday, August 13. These workshops lead up to the review and approval of the millage rate( property tax rate), budget and CIP in two public hearings in September. The budget and five-year CIP cover the upcoming fiscal year, which begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Check the Town’ s social media and website for Budget workshops and hearing dates. Watch workshops live at jupiter. fl. us / Live. For more information on the budget, visit jupiter. fl. us / Budget.

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