Village Council

Thursday, September 18, 2025 6:30 PM Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Village Hall - Council Chambers Village Council Michael J. Napoleone, Mayor Tanya Siskind, Vice Mayor John T. McGovern, Councilman Maria Antuña, Councilwoman Amanda Silvestri, Councilwoman Action Summary - Final

September 18, 2025Village Council Action Summary - Final CALL TO ORDER1. Mayor Napoleone called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Council Members present: Michael J. Napoleone, Mayor; Tanya Siskind, Vice Mayor, John T. McGovern, Councilman; Maria Antuña, Councilwoman; and Amanda Silvestri, Councilwoman. Advisors to the Council: Jim Barnes, Manager; Laurie Cohen, Attorney; Tanya Quickel, Deputy Village Manager; Ed De La Vega, Assistant Village Manager; and Chevelle D. Hall, Village Clerk. INVOCATION2. Father Steven Thomas, Retired Rector of St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church, delivered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3. Mayor Napoleone led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA4. Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as presented. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as presented. CONSIDERATION OF EXTENDED TIME REQUESTS BY INTERESTED PARTIES FOR QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS, IF ANY 5. There were no requests to consider. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS6. A. 25-7210 PRESENTATION OF THE 2025 WELLINGTON TOP COP AND TOP FIREFIGHTER AWARDS Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Nicole Coates, Director of Emergency Management, stated each year Page 1Village of Wellington

September 18, 2025Village Council Action Summary - Final the Village Council, through the Public Safety Committee, recognizes the Top Cop and Top Firefighter. She recognized all of the nominees for their outstanding work in Wellington. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) Battalion 2 District Chief Amanda Vomero, and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) Lieutenant Matthew LaVigna attended the meeting to make the presentations. District Chief Vomero acknowledged and invited Assistant Chief David Woodside to stand with her as they present the award. Chief Vomero provided background information regarding Driver Operator Andrew Moreira and stated he is the 2025 Top Firefighter. Driver Operator Andrew Moreira stated he has been here for 40 years and thanked Council for the recognition. Council commended and congratulated PBCFR Driver Operator Moreira on winning the award and for excellence in the performance of his duties. Lieutenant LaVigna provided background information regarding Deputy Sheriff Dwayne Brown and stated he is the 2025 Top Cop. Deputy Sheriff Dwayne Brown thanked the Village Council and Rotary Club members who came out to support him. He also recognized and thanked his daughter. The Village Council commended and congratulated PBSO Deputy Sheriff Brown on winning the award. B. 25-7162 SECOND PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MILLAGE RATE AND ANNUAL BUDGET FOR WELLINGTON I. RESOLUTION NO. R2025-64 (MILLAGE RATE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE TAX LEVY AND MILLAGE RATE FOR WELLINGTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. II. RESOLUTION NO. R2025-65 (WELLINGTON BUDGET) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON FOR THE FISCAL Page 2Village of Wellington

September 18, 2025Village Council Action Summary - Final YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Ms. Hall read the Resolutions by title. Ms. Quickel indicated this is the second Public Hearing on the tentative millage and budget adoption for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget. She said Wellington’s budget process focuses on the Five Fundamentals: Neighborhood Renaissance, Economic Development, Protecting Our Investment, Responsive Government, and Respecting the Environment. She stated staff then developed the budget using insights and information from the 2025 Directions Workshop with the Village Council. Ms. Quickel highlighted the budget priorities: Deliver Essential Services Efficiently, Support Community Priorities, Fund Operations and Maintenance of Expanded Facilities while Minimizing Tax Impacts and Responsibly Invest in Wellington’s Future. Ms. Quickel stated the proposed budget is $155.9 million, which is $6.9 million more than the current year budget of $149 million She said this $6.9 million increase is primarily due to capital improvements, enhanced public safety and continued resident programs and services . She referenced the methods for FY 2025-2026 Budget Public Engagement. She stated the proposed FY 2026 millage rate is 2.47 mills which has not changed from the current fiscal year. It is the average from the past seventeen years. She stated there is a range of tax impacts on various assessed values for both homesteaded and non-homesteaded properties. Ms. Quickel discussed the General Fund and the FY 2026 Revenue Budget and Expenditures - All Funds. In addition, she explained that 18% of the total tax bill goes to Wellington. She highlighted Spending versus Property Tax and What Ad Valorem Taxes Buy for the General Fund. Ms. Quickel discussed the FY 2026 Budget Adoption and the FY 2025-2026 Budget Objectives. She also discussed a Wellington Grants Summary and Largest Revenue Sources for the Village. Ms. Quickel acknowledged the Village Council, Mr. Barnes, Mr. De La Vega, Ms. Christine Wadleigh, Ms. Ana Acevedo, Ms. Rubi Cabret and Mr. Jeff Gomez and the departments for their work on the budget. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Page 3Village of Wellington

September 18, 2025Village Council Action Summary - Final Public Hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to close the Public Hearing. The Village Council commended Ms. Quickel, her team, the departments and the residents for their work, efforts and participation in the budget process. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. R2025-64 (Millage Rate) adopting the tax levy and millage rate for the Village of Wellington for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2025 at 2.47 mills. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. R2025-65 (Wellington Budget) adopting the budget for the Village of Wellington for FY 2025/2026. Ms. Quickel read the mandatory language into the record. CONSENT AGENDA7. Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Siskind, seconded by Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A. 25-7213 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF RAPID FLASHING BEACONS; AND 2) APPROVE FY 2026 EQUESTRIAN CROSSING PROJECT This Item approved on Consent. B. 25-7229 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL ASPHALT MILLING, RESURFACING AND SEALCOATING VILLAGE-WIDE This Item approved on Consent. Page 4Village of Wellington

September 18, 2025Village Council Action Summary - Final C. 25-7228 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR ANNUAL DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE, CLEANING AND REPAIR SERVICES This Item approved on Consent. D. 25-7216 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO BADGER METER, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF BADGER METERS AND COMPONENTS This Item approved on Consent. E. 25-7305 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A TOWN OF JUPITER CONTRACT AS A BASIS FOR PRICING FOR VALVE AND HYDRANT MAINTENANCE This Item approved on Consent. F. 25-7224 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR LOBBYING SERVICES This Item approved on Consent. G. 25-7302 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AN AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC BILLING, MULTI-CHANNEL PAYMENT PROCESSING, AND NOTIFICATION SERVICES This Item approved on Consent. H. 25-7310 RESOLUTION NO. R2025-59 (FY25 UTILITY BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR PFAS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 UTILITY BUDGET FOR THE PFAS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS TO FUND MEMBRANE PLANT UPGRADE PROJECTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item approved on Consent. I. 25-7318 RATIFICATION OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES (FDACS) URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL AND PLANTING PROJECT GRANT THIS GRANT SUPPORTS INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL AND PLANTING ON WELLINGTON TRACE. ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2025-66 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER Page 5Village of Wellington

September 18, 2025Village Council Action Summary - Final SERVICES (FDACS) URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL AND PLANTING PROJECT GRANT. A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES (FDACS) URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL AND PLANTING PROJECT GRANT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item approved on Consent. J. 25-7225 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE GENERAL LIABILITY, PROPERTY, CASUALTY AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE This Item approved on Consent. K. 25-7226 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CONTRACT FOR ATHLETIC TEAM OFFICIATING SERVICES This Item approved on Consent. L. 25-7227 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE GIS SUPPORT This Item approved on Consent. M. 25-7283 RESOLUTION NO. R2025-06 (BAXTER HILL GARDENS PLAT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ACCEPTING AND APPROVING BAXTER HILL GARDENS BEING A REPLAT OF LOTS 45, 46, AND 47, GRAND PRIX FARMS PLAT NO. 1, P.R.D., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 67, PAGES 1 THROUGH 17, THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. This Item approved on Consent. N. 25-7304 RESOLUTION NO. R2025-60 (ST. THERESE DE LISIEUX REPLAT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ACCEPTING AND APPROVING ST. THERESE DE LISIEUX REPLAT BEING A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF TRACT “A”, ST. THERESE DE Page 6Village of Wellington

September 18, 2025Village Council Action Summary - Final LISIEUX ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 97, PAGE 185 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING IN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. This Item approved on Consent. O. 25-7307 RESOLUTION NO. R2025-61 (INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR COLLECTION OF IMPACT FEES) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR THE COLLECTION OF IMPACT FEES AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item approved on Consent. P. 25-7316 RESOLUTION NO. R2025-62 (SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTYWIDE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTYWIDE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item approved on Consent. Q. 25-7319 APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.2 OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH WELLINGTON PROPERTY OWNER LLC TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR THE INSPECTION PERIOD TO NOVEMBER 30, 2025 This Item approved on Consent. PUBLIC HEARINGS8. There were no Public Hearing Items. REGULAR AGENDA9. There were no Regular Agenda Items. PUBLIC COMMENT10. Mr. Barnes indicated there were no comment cards submitted for Public Page 7Village of Wellington

September 18, 2025Village Council Action Summary - Final Comment. ATTORNEY'S REPORT11. MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen stated she had no report. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT12. MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report: The Next Village Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm. The Agenda Review meeting will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025. COUNCIL REPORTS13. COUNCILWOMAN SILVESTRI: Councilwoman Silvestri presented the following report: Councilwoman Silvestri waived comment. VICE MAYOR SISKIND: Vice Mayor Siskind presented the following report: Vice Mayor Siskind congratulated the Wellington Top Cop and Top Firefighter and all of the nominees. She stated the Village appreciates all that they do. Vice Mayor Siskind commended Councilwoman Antuña for moderating the Hispanic Heritage Forum last night. She stated it was educational, fun and well attended. Councilman McGovern stated the Forum was well attended. COUNCILWOMAN ANTUÑA: Councilwoman Antuña presented the following report: Councilwoman Antuña encouraged the residents to continue to read the Village of Wellington’s newsletter and attend Wellington events. Councilwoman Antuña congratulated the Wellington Top Cop and Top Firefighter and all of the nominees. She thanked PBSO and PBCFR for Page 8Village of Wellington

September 18, 2025Village Council Action Summary - Final all that they do. COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: Councilman McGovern congratulated the Wellington Top Cop and Top Firefighter and all of the nominees. He stated PBSO and PBCFR are the core of keeping Wellington safe and for outreach to the community. He thanked them for all that they do. Councilman McGovern reminded everyone that the school zone speed detection cameras went live this week and referenced the $100 violations. MAYOR NAPOLEONE: Mayor Napoleone presented the following report: Mayor Napoleone reminded everyone about the Ribbon Cutting on September 27, 2025 for the Wellington Environmental Preserve (Section 24). ADJOURNMENT14. There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:15 PM. Page 9Village of Wellington