Public Notice Details: The Town of Palm Beach is submitting an application to the Florida Department of Commerce under the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program (IRP). This Notice hereby gives notice to the Public regarding this project aimed at replacing the Mid-Town Seawall which will provide protection and added resilience to approximately 2,700 linear feet of shoreline immediately east of South Ocean Boulevard. Ocean Boulevard serves as the Hurricane Evacuation Route for this section of the Palm Beach Islands. The project is located seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) and is eligible for coastal armoring in accordance with 62B-33.002(12)(a), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The Project limits extend from approximately 10 ft north of FDEP Palm Beach County Reference Monument R-97 to approximately 330 ft south of R-99. This critical project is aimed at improving hurricane resiliency and mitigating future flooding and storm impacts. Proposed Infrastructure Project: Mid-Town Seawall Replacement – Amount: $23 Million The Town of Palm Beach has determined an urgent need to complete a seawall replacement project that aims to make improvements to the Town’s coastal resilience and hurricane preparedness infrastructure. This project will achieve restored and enhanced coastal protection in addition to enhanced protection of evacuation routes, while also mitigating risks to vital infrastructure and protecting the community. Once the project is awarded, the estimated time to completion is 24 months. Benefits to the Community: 1. Disaster Resilience and Public Safety • Reducing hazard exposure to an evacuation route 2. Flood Risk Reduction • Protects homes, businesses, and infrastructure from frequent tidal flooding events. • Reduces the risk of damage to roads, utilities, and public facilities. • Lowers long-term disaster recovery costs for both residents and local government. 3. Increased Community Resilience • Enhances the ability of the community to withstand and recover from coastal hazards and climate-related impacts. • Supports long-term adaptation to sea level rise and extreme weather events. Public Engagement: We invite the public to submit comments regarding this critical project to the Town. Please submit your questions and/or comments within 14 days to pworks@townofpalmbeach.com. Contact Information: For further information or to provide feedback, please contact: Sara Gutekunst, Coastal Coordinator, 561-838-5440 We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work toward a safer, more efficient, and sustainable community. No.11672698     Sept, 18, 25, 2025