BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
MARCH 11, 2014
TUESDAY COMMISSION
9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS
1. CALL
TO ORDER
A. Roll
Call
B. Invocation
C. Pledge
of Allegiance
2. AGENDA
APPROVAL/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Additions,
Deletions, Substitutions
B. Adoption
C. Special
Presentations (Page 8)
3. CONSENT
AGENDA (Pages 9 - 43)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages 44 -
45)
5. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 46 - 51)
DELETED:
TIME CERTAIN 1:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M.
(Executive Session – Closed) McEaddy Conference Room (Page 46)
6. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 52)
7. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING
AS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD (Page 53)
8. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page 54)
9. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 55)
10. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 56)
11. ADJOURNMENT (Page 56)
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MARCH 11, 2014
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 8
2C-1 Certification of Appreciation to Dr. Richard
Galeta
2C-2 Scripps Florida’s First Decade of Discovery
2C-3 Bicycle Month
2C-4 Irish-American Heritage Month
2C-5 Ethics Awareness Month
2C-6 National Social Work Month
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 9
3A-1 Interlocal Grant Agreement with City of
South Bay to voluntary assist in funding the Office of Inspector General
3A-2 Authorize Mayor to sign Certificate
Regarding Matching Funds certifying the BCC will provide matching funds for Supervisor
of Elections’ federal election activities grant
3A-3 Reappointments
to the Handicap Accessibility and Awareness Grant Review Committee
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 10
3B-1 Warrant list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-4 Change
orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments, etc.
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 10
3C-1 Assignment of Easements Rights to the Lake
Worth Drainage District relative to University Drive
Page 11
3C-2 Blanket approval for appraisal and
acquisition of lands, rights-of-way, and easements for all FY 2014 project
identified in the Five Year Road Program
3C-3 Renewal
of the civil engineering contracts with three firms
3C-4 Contract with Johnson-Davis Incorporated for
construction of the Kirk Road Bridge over the L-9 Canal
3C-5 Contract with H & R of Belle Glade, Inc.
for construction of the Hatton Highway Bridge over the M-2 Canal
Page 12
3C-6 Resolution
to abandon public interest in certain streets and easements lying within the
Plat of Sabal Grove
3C-7 Contract
with R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. for structural engineering services on a
task order basis
3C-8 Work
Order No. 2013052-016 to mill and resurface Old Dixie Highway (NE 20th
Street to Yamato Road)
3C-9 Resolution
to execute Agreement with FEC Railway and FDOT for installation and maintenance
of upgraded grade crossing on Center Street
3C-10 Payment
to FEC Railway for railroad flagman required to facilitate survey along Old
Dixie Highway
Page 13
3C-11 Deleted
3C-12 Contract
with Dennis J. Leavy & Associates, Inc. for survey and mapping services on
a task order basis
3C-13 Contract
with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for design plans and construction bid
documents relating to Flavor Pict Road (SR 7 to Lyons Rd)
3C-14 Maintenance Agreement for landscaping of a
drainage tract with Villaggio Reserve Master Property Owners Association, Inc.
MARCH 11, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 13
3D-1 Settlement
Agreement in personal injury case of Christine Lewis v. PBC
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 14
3E-1 Authorize County Administrator or designee
to execute data sharing agreements with the Early Learning Coalition of Palm
Beach County
3E-2 Ratify Mayor’s signature on Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity Federally Funded Subgrant Agreement for the
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
3E-3 Business
Associate Agreement with Area Agency on Aging under the HIPPAA Act
Page 15
3E-4 Amendments
and Contracts for provision of financial assistance with various agencies
Page 16
3E-5 Contract
with Friends of Community Services, Inc. for Summer Camp Scholarships
3E-6 Contract with Invo Healthcare Associates,
LLC for speech and language services to Head Start children
Page 17
3E-7 Ratify Mayor’s signature on the 2013 U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care grant
applications
Page 18
3E-8 Contracts
for provision of various homeless services with three agencies
F. AIRPORTS
Page 18
3F-1 Contract
with Precision Approach, LLC for airfield electrical improvements at Palm Beach
County Glades Airport
Page 19
3F-2 Resolution
approving revised standard form Airline Service Incentive Program Participation
Agreement
3F-3 Tenth Amendment to Airline Operating and
Lease Agreement with Air Canada
3F-4 Eleventh Amendment to Airline Operating and
Lease Agreement with Air Canada
3F-5 License Agreement with Jet Aviation
Associates, Ltd. For overflow parking of vehicles relative to the La
Bella Macchina charity event
3F-6 License
Agreement with Centerport, Inc. for parking of trailers and vehicles in
connection with Centerport’s cargo operation at PBIA
Page 20
3F-7 Award
Modification with Transportation Security Administration for law enforcement
services at PBIA
3F-8 Deleted
3F-9 Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT for
Master Plan update at PBIA
Page 21
3F-10 Sixth Amendment to Retail Concession Agreement
with Paradies-Palm Beach, LLC
3F-11 Utility Easements with Bellsouth Telecommunications, Inc.; FPL and
Declaration of Easement from WUD relative to new hangar facility for Galaxy
Aviation
3F-12 Estoppel Certificate to the Fixed Base Operator
Lease Agreement for the Palm Beach County Park Airport with Galaxy Aviation of
Lantana, Inc.
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET - None
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 22
3H-1 Termination of a Community Development Block
Grant Funding Agreement with the City of Pahokee relative to renovation of City
gymnasium
3H-2 Delegation of authority to execute all
construction contracts for renewal/replacement projects at the Bill Bailey
Community Center in Belle Glade
MARCH 11, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
Page 23
3H-3 County Deed in favor of
Southern Investments Partnership, LP
3H-4 Extension to Lease with Bedner Farm, Inc. for
continued agricultural use of 246 acres in the Ag Reserve
3H-5 Contract with Ralph Della-Pietra, Inc. for
new modular building at the Lake Worth West Community Center
I. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Page 24
3I-1 Amendment No. 001 with the City of Lake
Worth correcting scrivener’s error
3I-2 Amendment
No. 001 with City of Pahokee to modify scope of work for the Community Center
cafeteria generator project
3I-3 Receive and file eight executed documents
for the Department of Economic Sustainability
Page 25
3I-4 Budget Amendments/Transfers relating to the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING - None
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 25
3K-1 Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement
with FDOT relative to SR 812/Hooker Highway (SR 715 to SR 15)
3K-2 Work Authorization No. 7 with Johnson-Davis,
Inc. for sanitary sewer extension on Boardman Road and Crandon Avenue
Page 26
3K-3 Change Order No. 1 with JCC Enterprises
Labor, Inc. for the City of Pahokee Inflow & Infiltration improvements
3K-4 Contract with T.V. Diversified, Inc. to construct the
conversion of dry can lift stations 2013
3K-5 Contract with
Intercounty Engineering, Inc. for the Southern Region Water Reclamation
Facility headworks bypass project
Page 27
3K-6 Change Order No. 1
with Hinterland Group, Inc. for the Strategic Wastewater Infrastructure project
3K-7 Change Order No. 1
with TV Diversified, Inc. for the South Bay Wastewater Life Station
rehabilitation project
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 27
3L-1 Resolution
relating to the Artificial Reef and Estuarine Enhancement Committee
Page 28
3L-2 Interlocal Agreement with Florida Department
of Health regarding Lantana Scrub Natural Area and adjacent lands controlled by
DOH
3L-3 Resolution authorizing Clerk to transfer
funds from the Pollution Recovery Trust Fund to support the Native Canopy
Education Program
3L-4 Deleted
Page 29
3L-5 Project Agreement with Florida Inland
Navigation District for construction costs associated with a shoreline
stabilization project along the Intracoastal Waterway adjacent to the Juno
Dunes Natural Area
3L-6 Receive and file three executed documents
for the Department of Environmental Resources Management
Page 30
3L-7 Amendment No. 5, Grant Agreement with FDEP
and other actions associated with the Singer Island Shore Protection project
MARCH 11, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
Page 31
3L-8 Work Order No.
ERM 14C-02 and Budget Transfer/Amendment relating to the North Jupiter
Flatwoods Natural Area
3L-9 Contract No. 13104 with Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission relating to the Grassy Flats Restoration
project
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 32
3M-1 First Amendment with City of Belle Glade
relative to Belle Glade Marina project
3M-2 Second
Amendment with City of Lake Worth relative to Lake Worth Beach Redevelopment
project
3M-3 Receive and file one Independent Contractor
Agreement
Page 33
3M-4 Budget Transfer to Burt Reynolds Park west
side expansion project
3M-5 Receive and file one Tee Time Advertising and
Sales Agreement
Page 34
3M-6 Ratify
the signature of the Director of Parks and Recreation on the Florida Boating
Improvement Program Grant Agreement relating to the Waterway Park project
N. LIBRARY
- None
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Page 35
3P-1 Resolution
relating to the Agricultural Enhancement Council
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Page 35
3Q-1 Grant
Adjustment Notices and Contracts relating to the Adult Drug Court Program
Page 36
3Q-2 Grant Award Notices and budget amendments/transfers
relating to the law enforcement exchange and ex-offender reentry programs
Page 37
3Q-3 Contracts
and Interlocal Agreements relative to the programs administered by the CJC
Page 38
3Q-4 Interlocal Agreement with City of Riviera
Beach to support the Civil Drug Court case management and substance abuse
treatment services
3Q-5 Budget
Transfer/Amendment relative to Adult Drug Court services
R. HUMAN RESOURCES - None
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 38
3S-1 Receive
and file three standard agreements for Fire Rescue Department
Page 39
3S-2 Budget
Transfers relating to Mobile Incident Command Post
3S-3 Budget
Transfer to fund expansion of Fire Rescue Station N. 48
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 40
3U-1 Amendments
to contacts regarding digital ortho photography and planimetric mapping
3U-2 Interlocal
Agreement for network services with Village of Royal Palm Beach
MARCH 11, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES (Cont’d)
Page 41
3U-3 Establishment of new cross-connect fee
applicable as an additional “supplemental service” provided by ISS
3U-4 Agreement
for network services with Lake Worth Christian School Society, Inc.
3U-5 Management Control Agreement with Palm Beach
County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Exchange, Inc.
V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None
W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 42
3X-1 Memorandum of Understanding with Florida
Atlantic University allowing for Youth Affairs Division to provide clinical
supervision to individuals seeking training and experience in family and youth
counseling
3X-2 Contract with Palm Beach County Disaster
Recovery Coalition, Inc. to provide a Communications Symposium to the amateur
radio operators
Y. PURCHASING - None
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
Page 42
3Z-1 Flexible
Spending Plan Document reflecting current IRS guidelines
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 43
3AA-1 Federal Transit Administration FY 2014
Certifications and Assurances
BB. SHERIFF
Page 43
3BB-1 Grant Modification with the City of Miami relating to the MetaData
Planner project
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
Page 44
4A Resolution
confirming special assessment roll for 14th
Road South Gravity Sewer Main extension
4B Criminal Justice Commission Ordinance
Page 45
4C Palm Beach County Motor Vehicle Fuel
Price Posting Ordinance
4D Various
budget amendments and transfers reflecting adjustments for balances brought
forward, other revenues, reserves and operating expenses
REGULAR AGENDA
COUNTY
ATTORNEY
Page 46
5A-1 Memorandum
to Local Governments and Seven50 Consortium Members and Partners
MARCH 11, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
ADMINISTRATION
Page 46
5B-1 Process
for filling the position of County Administrator
5B-2 Executive
Session w/ATU – TIME CERTAIN 1:30 P.M.
(Closed Session)
ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
Page 47
5C-1 Resolution to submit an Intermediary
Relending Program Application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural
Development
FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 47
5D-1 Amendment No. 1 with Town of Lake Park
regarding expansion and renovation of the Lake Park Marina
Page 48
5D-2 Resolution to convey the County’s interest in
0.42 acres of surplus property to the City of Delray Beach
5D-3 Concessionaire Service Agreement with
Loggerhead MarineLife Center, Inc. for management and operation of the Juno
Beach Pier
PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING
Page 49
5E-1 Resolution granting a County tax exemption
for four historic properties (residential) located within the City of West Palm
Beach
5E-2 Resolution granting a County tax exemption
for one historic property (commercial w/residential above) within the Town of
Palm Beach
PUBLIC
SAFETY
Page 50
5F-1 Vehicle
for Hire Ordinance
ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
Page 50
5G-1 Sales
surtax referendum
ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 51
5H-1 Purchase of two parcels of vacant land
located south and southwest of the Hungryland Slough Natural Area
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
(Page 52)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
(Page 53)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 54)
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 55)
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 56)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 56)
MARCH 11, 2014
2C. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
1. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Dr. Richard Galeta. (Sponsored by Mayor Taylor)
2. Proclamation declaring March 11, 2014 as “Scripps Florida’s First Decade of Discovery” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Valeche)
3. Proclamation declaring March 2014 as “Bicycle Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Vana)
4. Proclamation declaring March 2014 as “Irish-American Heritage Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Valeche)
5. Proclamation declaring March 2014 as “Ethics Awareness Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Mayor Taylor)
6. Proclamation
declaring March 2014 as “National Social Work Month” in Palm Beach County.
(Sponsored by Mayor Taylor)
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MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an
Interlocal Grant Agreement with the City of South Bay to voluntarily assist in
funding the Office of Inspector General Operations. SUMMARY: The
Agreement provides a means for the City of South Bay to voluntarily provide biannual
grant payments to Palm Beach County to assist in funding Office of Inspector
General. The payments equal the amount of funding the City would have
paid pursuant to the cost apportionment method outlined in the Inspector
General Ordinance. The total annual payment for South Bay for FY 2014
equals $1,699. District 6 (LB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to authorize: the Mayor to sign the Certificate Regarding
Matching Funds certifying that the Board of County Commissioners will provide
matching funds in the amount of $21,874.14 for the Supervisor of Elections’
Federal Election Activities grant for FY 2014.
SUMMARY: The 2013 Florida Legislature appropriated
funds specifically for federal election activities. These funds are distributed
to the Supervisors of Elections pursuant to a formula based on active registered
voters in each county. Palm Beach
County’s share of the State funding is $145,827.63. The County is required to provide a 15% match
of $21,874.14 which is included in the SOE’s FY 2014 budget. Countywide (DNM)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: reappointment of five at-large members to the
Handicap Accessibility and Awareness Grant Review Committee (Committee) for a
term beginning March 11, 2014, through March 10, 2016, these are at-large
appointments to be made from the following list of nominees:
Reappointments: Seat No. Nominated by:
Tomas Boiton 1 Mayor Taylor; Vice Mayor
Burdick; Commissioners Valeche; Vana; Abrams; Berger; Santamaria
Linda Warren
2 Mayor Taylor; Vice Mayor
Burdick; Commissioners
Valeche; Abrams; Berger; Santamaria
Jerome Goldstein
3 Mayor Taylor; Vice Mayor Burdick; Commissioners
Valeche; Abrams; Berger; Santamaria
Thomas Hogarth 5 Mayor Taylor; Vice Mayor
Burdick; Commissioners Valeche; Abrams; Berger; Santamaria
William Lapp 4 Mayor Taylor; Vice Mayor
Burdick; Commissioners
Valeche;
Vana; Abrams; Berger; Santamaria
SUMMARY:
The appointees are current at-large members of the Committee. They have
all expressed an interest in reappointment and have met the attendance
requirements during the current term.
This Committee is comprised of nine members. All members must be
residents of Palm Beach County and a person with disability or advocate for
persons with disabilities. The Committee
meets quarterly. All terms expired on
January 23, 2014. All appointments are for a term of two years and are
at-large. Mr. Lapp has disclosed that
he serves on the board of directors for the Florida Outreach Center of the
Blind, where his wife is the executive director. Disclosure of this
relationship is being provided in accordance with the provision Sect. 2-443, of
the Palm Beach County Ethics Commission dated September 14, 2011 which opined
that Mr. Lapp is not prohibited from serving on this Committee. The advisory
opinion is attached to the Agenda Item. Additionally, the Committee provides no
regulation, oversight, management, or policy-setting recommendations regarding
those three non-profit agencies. A memorandum was sent to the Board of County
Commissioners on February 13, 2014. Countywide (DO)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
B. CLERK
& COMPTROLLER
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve:
Warrant List.
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the following
final minutes of the Board of County Commissioners’ meetings:
Meeting Type Meeting Date
Zoning January 9, 2014
Regular January 14, 2014
Environmental Control Board January 14, 2014
Comprehensive Plan January 27, 2014
Workshop January 28, 2014
Zoning January 30, 2014
Regular February 4, 2014
Environmental Control Board February 4, 2014
Child Care Facilities Board February 4, 2014
Palm Tran Board of Directors February 4, 2014
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts
(regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the
Clerk & Comptroller’s Office. Countywide
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments and
other items approved by the Contract Review Committee and by the department
heads for the Engineering Department; Facilities Development and Operations
Department; Water Utilities Department; Environmental Resources Management
Department; and the Department of Airports during August 2013. Countywide
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Assignment of Easement Rights to the Lake Worth
Drainage District (LWDD) for the Palm Beach County (County) drainage easement,
reserved by the County, in the abandonment of the University Drive
right-of-way. SUMMARY: Approval of this Assignment of Easement Rights
will transfer to LWDD the existing 30 foot wide drainage easement. This
drainage easement was reserved as part of Resolution No. R2009-1546 recorded in
Official Record Book 23451/Page 1149 thru 1173.
LWDD has requested that the 30 foot wide drainage easement be assigned
to them since it is adjacent to their E-1 WS Canal and would help facilitate
their canal operations and maintenance. District
5 (MRE)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a blanket approval for appraisal and acquisition of the lands,
rights-of-way, and easements for all Fiscal Year 2014 projects as identified in
the Five Year Road Program annual update, as adopted on December 17, 2013; and
B) the employment of all experts, including but not limited to real
estate appraisers, engineers, certified public accountants, business damage
experts, and other experts, deemed necessary to appraise and acquire the before
mentioned lands, rights-of-way and easements.
SUMMARY: On
December 17, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the annual update
of the Five Year Road Program for Fiscal Year 2014 through Fiscal Year 2018.
Approval of this item will provide for the acquisitions necessary to accomplish
the road goals set therein. Countywide (MRE)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: the renewal of the civil engineering annual agreements with Civil Design, Inc. (CDI), R2013-0413, Michael B. Schorah & Associates, Inc. (Schorah), R2013-0414, and Simmons & White, Inc. (S&W), R2013-0415 (Firms), all whose original agreements were dated April 16, 2013. SUMMARY: Approval of these renewal agreements will extend the required professional services for one year, on a task order basis. The renewal agreements with these Firms will continue for the period from April 16, 2014, through April 15, 2015. These are the first renewals of two possible one year renewals contemplated in the original agreements. The Firms are all Palm Beach County companies and are certified Small Business Enterprises. Countywide (MRE)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Contract with Johnson-Davis Incorporated (Johnson) in the amount of $594,379 for the construction of Kirk Road Bridge over Lake Worth Drainage District’s L-9 Canal (Project); and
B) a Budget Amendment in the amount of $87,625 in the Transportation Improvement Fund to recognize reimbursement funding from the Village of Palm Springs and appropriate it to the Project.
SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract will allow Palm Beach County to issue a notice to proceed to Johnson, a Palm Beach County company, to begin construction of the Project. The Palm Beach County Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for all projects is 15% overall. The SBE participation proposed for the Project by Johnson is 15.41%. District 3 (MRE)
5. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract with H & R of Belle Glade, Inc. (H & R) in the amount of $2,466,952.01 for the construction of Hatton Highway Bridge over the Pahokee Water Control District M-2 Canal (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract will allow Palm Beach County to issue a notice to proceed to H & R, a Palm Beach County company, to begin construction of the Project. The Palm Beach County Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for all projects is 15% overall. The SBE participation proposed for the Project by H & R is 45.33%. District 6 (MRE)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
6. Staff
recommends motion to adopt: a
Resolution to abandon any public interest in all those certain streets and
easements lying within the Plat of Sabal Grove, as recorded in Plat Book 110,
Pages 52 through 54, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida and vacate
all of the Plat of Sabal Grove, as recorded in Plat Book 110, Pages 52 through
54, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. SUMMARY: Adoption of this Resolution
will allow the petitioner, K. Hovnanian T&C Homes at Florida, LLC, to
abandon these streets and easements and vacate this plat to allow for
replatting. The petition site is located west of Military Trail and south of
Lantana Road. District 3 (MRE)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract
with R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. (RJB), to provide the necessary
professional services for structural engineering projects on a task order basis
for Palm Beach Countywide (County) projects, as required. SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract will provide the necessary
professional services for structural engineering throughout the County
for all user Departments. At the option
of the County, this contract may be renewed annually for a period of one year,
with a maximum of two renewals. RJB is a Palm Beach County company and a
Minority/Women Business Enterprise. Countywide (MRE)
8. Staff recommends motion to approve: Work Order No. 2013052-016 (Work Order) in the amount of $581,000 to mill and resurface Old Dixie Highway from Northeast 20th Street to Yamato Road (Improvements), utilizing Palm Beach County’s (County) Annual Asphalt Milling and Resurfacing Contract R2013-0235 with Community Asphalt Corp. SUMMARY: Approval of this Work Order will allow the contractual services necessary to construct the Improvements. Per County PPM CW-F-050, this Work Order exceeds the threshold relating to staff approvals of contracts, thus requiring the Board of County Commissioners’ approval. District 4 (MRE)
9. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution authorizing execution of an Agreement with Florida East Coast Railway LLC (FEC) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the installation and maintenance of upgraded grade crossing traffic control devices at the FEC crossing on Center Street, Crossing Number 272376-U. SUMMARY: The FEC will install or have these improvements installed and the FDOT will reimburse the FEC for all installation costs. Palm Beach County holds the license agreement with FEC for this crossing and will continue to pay 50 percent of the annual signal maintenance fees which is currently $1,701 for this Class III crossing. District 1 (MRE)
10. Staff recommends motion to approve: Payment in the amount of $1,114.18 to Florida East Coast Railway LLC (FEC) for a railroad flagman that was required to facilitate a survey along Old Dixie Highway in order to determine the extent of the Palm Beach County (County) encroachment into the FEC right-of-way. SUMMARY: This approval will authorize payment for the services of the flagman that was required by FEC for the County to survey along Old Dixie Highway between Yamato Road and Linton Boulevard to ascertain the limits and extent of the County’s encroachment into the FEC right-of-way. As the survey was needed to verify an existing condition, and as there is no current agreement with the FEC to authorize payment as required by the County Finance Department, therefore, approval from the Board of County Commissioners is required in order to pay the outstanding invoice. District 4 (MRE)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
11. DELETED
12. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract
with Dennis J. Leavy & Associates, Inc. (DJL), to provide the necessary
professional services for survey and mapping projects on a task order basis for
Palm Beach Countywide (County) projects, as required. SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract will provide the necessary
professional services for survey and mapping throughout the County for
all user departments. At the option of
the County, this contract may be renewed annually for a period of one year,
with a maximum of two renewals. DJL is a Palm Beach County company and a
certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE). Countywide (MRE)
13. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract in the amount of $458,483.94 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (SCS), for professional services for the Flavor Pict Road from State Road 7 to Lyons Road project (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract will provide the professional services necessary for the preparation of design plans and construction bid documents for the Project. SCS has an office in Palm Beach County. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the Project is 15%. SCS has committed to 32% SBE participation for this Project. District 5 (MRE)
14. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Maintenance Agreement for landscaping of a drainage tract (Agreement) for a Palm Beach County (County) storm-water management area which serves Hagen Ranch Road, located between Atlantic Avenue and Lake Ida Road. SUMMARY: Approval of this Agreement will allow the Villaggio Reserve Master Property Owners Association, Inc. (Association) to enhance the appearance of an existing County storm-water management area. The Association desires to add additional sod, remove fencing, and provide for further maintenance to improve the appearance of the County storm-water management area. District 5 (MRE)
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: a Settlement Agreement, inclusive of attorney’s fees and costs, in the total
amount of $85,000 in the personal injury action styled Christine Lewis v.
Palm Beach County, Case No. 502013CA008047XXXXMB(AA). SUMMARY: On July 23, 2012, the Plaintiff, Christine
Lewis, was picking up her grandson at Dyer Park, located at 7301 Haverhill
Road, in West Palm Beach. Ms. Lewis
slipped and fell on an asphalt walking path where water was ponding. Ms. Lewis fractured her ankle and has two
seven-hole plates with screws in the bone to support her ankle. An Independent Medical Exam found there was a
5% permanent impairment rating and future medical treatment required. Ms. Lewis, through her attorney, filed an
Offer of Judgment in the amount of $130,000 and the offer was rejected by the
County. A settlement was reached subject
to the approval of the Board of County Commissioners for $85,000, inclusive of
attorney’s fees and costs. Staff,
including the Risk Management Roundtable, concurs that this settlement is in
the best interest of Palm Beach County. Countywide
(PM)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to authorize: the
County Administrator or his designee to execute data sharing agreements with
the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, The School Board of Palm
Beach County, Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, Family Central,
Inc., and Lutheran Services Florida, Inc.
Summary: The data sharing collaboration being
requested will include, but not be limited to educational assessments,
participant application information, income verification documents, program
eligibility, health disability and inclusion records. This agreement will
assist the Head Start program in its efforts to increase recruitment for
qualified families and ensure a seamless transition to a new grantee in order
to continue providing services to infants and toddlers. Federal and State
initiatives encourage the development of collaborative agreements between
agencies. These agreements will reduce duplication of services; facilitate
improved service delivery for infants and toddlers and more effectively utilize
available resources. No County funds are required. (Head Start) Countywide
(TKF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) ratify the signature of the Mayor on State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Federally Funded
Subgrant Agreement, for the period March 1, 2014, through March 31, 2015, in an
amount not to exceed $3,213,801, for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) contract; and
B) approve
Budget Amendment of
$1,248,544 in the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program Fund to reconcile the budget with grant award.
Summary: LIHEAP funds of $3,213,801 will enable the Community Action Program to provide assistance to approximately 10,000 low income households with energy bills and crisis assistance to prevent service disconnection or to restore utility services. This represents a $716,713 decrease from the previous year which will result in requesting $110,000 in FY ‘15 budget process to cover previously subsidized staff salaries. No other County funds are required. (Community Action Program) Countywide (TKF)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the Business
Associate Agreement between DOSS and the Area Agency on Aging of Palm
Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA). SUMMARY: Under the U.S. Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, a HIPAA
business associate agreement involves a HIPAA covered
entity and a HIPAA business associate. The agreement protects
personal health information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. The Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) has delegated authority to Brad Merriman, Assistant
County Administrator to sign these agreements relating to HIPAA. This item is
being submitted in accordance with Countywide PPM No. CW-O-051
to allow the Clerk’s Office to note and receive the executed agreement. (DOSS) Countywide (TKF)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)
4. REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff
recommends motion to approve:
A) Amendments
to Contracts for Provision of Financial Assistance with the below listed
agencies:
1.
Amendment
to No. 03 to the Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with Coalition
for Independent Living Options, Inc. (R2011-1499) to adjust the contract unit
rate in the ALERT program;
2.
Amendment
to No. 03 to the Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with Drug Abuse
Treatment Association, Inc. (R2011-1564) to modify the definition of the unit
of service in the Walter D. Kelly Treatment Center/Adolescent Residential
Services ;
3.
Amendment
to No. 03 to the Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with Gratitude
House, Inc. (R2011-1566) to modify the definition of the unit of service in
their Residential Treatment and Day Treatment programs; and
4.
Amendment
to No. 02 to Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with The Center for
Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc. (R2012-1508) (R2011-1772)
, increasing funding by $73,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of
$219,000 for the period October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014; and
B) Contracts
for Provision of Financial Assistance with the below listed agencies for the
period October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014, in an amount totaling
$394,935;
1.
City of
Pahokee, for Fresh Start in an amount not to exceed $131,364; and
2.
Area
Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc., for Federal mandatory match
funds in an amount not to exceed $263,571.
Summary:
Coalition for Independent Living Options needs to adjust their unit cost
rate in their ALERT program due to incorrect unit rate calculation in the most
recent contract extension. The unit rate of $30.57 is based on financial
analysis of the actual costs of the services provided. Drug Abuse Treatment Association needs to
modify their unit of service definition
in the Walter D. Kelley Treatment Center as it was inaccurately defined in the
most recent contract extension. Gratitude House needs to modify their unit
of service definition in the Residential Treatment and Day Treatment programs
as they were not clearly defined in the most recent contract extension. There are
no changes to the contract amounts resulting from these amendments. The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach
County amendment and the contracts for City of Pahokee and Area Agency on Aging
of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast contracts are part of the total $12,258,187
$12,258,186 approved by the Board of County Commissioners for the
Financially Assisted Agencies Program for FY 2014. Countywide (TKF)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
Contract for Provision of Services with Friends of Community Services,
Inc. for the period March 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014, in an amount not
to exceed $442,979 for Summer Camp Scholarships;
B)
Budget Transfer of $8,750 in the General Fund from Division of Human
Services to Financially Assisted Agencies Program to fund the administrative
cost associated with delivering the program.
Summary: The Summer Camp Scholarship Program pays full
tuition and associated fees for eligible children to attend day camp during the
summer months. Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners has allocated
$434,229, in the current year budget to fund summer camp scholarships for
eligible children. Friends of Community
Services, Inc. (Friends) receives these funds, which are matched by Children’s
Services Council of Palm Beach County, in addition to other grants and private
donations. Combined, these funds result
in the ability to provide 1,700 scholarships to Palm Beach County children to
attend over 85 camps. Friends processes
payments to the specific Summer Camp vendors based on invoices from the
Division of Human Services. Friends maintains financial records, reports of payments and
receipts for Summer Camp funding which is audited annually. (Human
Services) Countywide (TKF)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
Contract for Consulting/Professional Services with Invo Healthcare Associates,
LLC, for the period March 11, 2014, through September 30, 2014, in an amount
not to exceed $12,000, for speech and language services to Head Start children. Summary: The Division of Head Start has received
funds from the Department of Health and Human Services to provide various
services to Head Start and Early Head Start children. As a result, Head Start is contracting with
Invo Healthcare Associates, LLC to provide speech and language services to Head
Start children. The contract includes a
termination provision allowing for cessation of services immediately upon
written notice. Services will be funded
with $8,173 in Federal funds and $3,827 in County funds. Sufficient funding is
included in the current budget to meet County obligations. (Head Start) Countywide
(TKF)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) ratify signature of the Mayor on the 2013 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) grant applications for the
below-listed projects:
1. Palm Beach County CoC Planning Project 2013,
for the period January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015, in an amount of
$87,103 for the coordination of planning activities related to ending
homelessness;
2. Flagler Project, for the period May 23, 2014,
through May 22, 2015, in an amount of $389,560 to provide 32, one-bedroom
apartments for single adults suffering from mental illness;
3. Project Northside, for the period July 22,
2014, through July 21, 2015, in an amount of $79,548 to provide seven
one-bedroom apartments for single adults suffering from mental illness;
B) delegate signature authority to the County
Administrator, or his designee, to sign the 2013 CoC Program Grant Agreements for the Palm Beach County CoC Planning
Project, the Flagler Project and Project Northside grants;
C) delegate
signature authority to the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign
the subcontract with The Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health, Inc., for the period May 23, 2014, through May 22,
2015, in an amount of $389,560 for the Flagler Project grant;
D) delegate signature authority to the
County Administrator, or his designee, to sign the subcontract with The Jerome
Golden Center for Behavioral Health, Inc.,
for the period July 22, 2014, through July 21, 2015, in an amount of $79,548
for the Project Northside grant;
E) approve Budget
Amendment of $312,051 in the HUD - Housing and Urban Development fund to
align the grant awards with the County budget.
Summary: The Palm Beach County CoC Planning Project
grant will provide funding for the coordination of activities related to ending
homelessness. A 25% cash match of
$17,421 is required and will be requested during the FY2015 budget
process. The Flagler Project, a Shelter Plus Care grant, will provide apartments for single adults
suffering from mental illness. No County match funds are required but a 25%
required match of $97,390 will be provided by The Jerome Golden Center for
Behavioral Health, Inc. The Project
Northside, also a Shelter Plus Care grant, will
provide apartments for single adults suffering from mental illness. No County
match funds are required but a 25% required match of $19,887 will be provided
by The Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health, Inc. (Human Services) Countywide
(TKF)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts for Provision of Services with the
below-listed agencies for the period January 1, 2014, through December 31,
2014, in an amount totaling $524,148, for services to homeless individuals:
A) Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $292,398 for supportive housing;
B) Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $66,030 for supportive services;
C) The
Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$82,860 for supportive services; and
D) Comprehensive
Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $82,860
for supportive services.
Summary: These
contracts will continue funding for 30 transitional housing beds and supportive
services offered through Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc., The Jerome
Golden Center for Behavioral Health, Inc., and Comprehensive Alcoholism
Rehabilitation Programs, Inc. (CARP) to provide staff for the Homeless Outreach
Teams and related support services. Funds for these contracts are comprised of
$444,439 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and
$85,736 in County match for a total amount of $530,175. The contracts total
$524,148 and the remaining balance of $6,027 is for non-contracted funds for
administration and bus passes. Sufficient funding is included in the current
budget to meet County obligations. Thomas
McKissack of The Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health, Inc. serves on the
Palm Beach County HIV Care Council advisory board. This board provides no
regulation, oversight, management, or policy-setting recommendations regarding
the activities funded under the Jerome Golden Contract. Disclosure of this
contractual relation at a duly notice public meeting is being provided in
accordance with the provision of Sect. 2-443, of the Palm Beach County Code of
Ethics. (Human Services) Countywide
(TKF)
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract with Precision Approach, LLC in the
amount of $1,501,902 for the airfield electrical improvements at Palm Beach
County Glades Airport (PHK). SUMMARY: This project was advertised utilizing the
County’s competitive bid process. On
December 3, 2013, three bids were received for the Airfield Electrical
Improvements at PHK. Of the three bids,
Precision Approach, LLC, a Putnam County, Georgia company has been identified
as the lowest responsible/responsive bidder in the amount of $1,501,902. The
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for this project was established
at 11%. Precision Approach, LLC is
responsive to the DBE requirements. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
grant funding of $800,000 and Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) funding of
$701,902 are being utilized to fund this project. Countywide (JCM)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends a
motion to adopt: a Resolution approving a revised standard
form Airline Service Incentive Program Participation Agreement authorizing the
County Administrator or his designee to execute and make certain amendments to
the standard form agreements; repealing Resolution 2011-0491; and providing an
effective date. SUMMARY: The proposed Airline Incentive Program allows greater flexibility
in the type of airport fees to be waived.
Staff recommends this change in order to attract more non-stop service
to Palm Beach International Airport, such as the non-stop Los Angeles service
which commenced November 2013. The current agreement only allows for the waiver
of gate charges and landing fees; the proposed agreement could allow for the
waiver of facility rent and other charges as well. The Airline Incentive
Program is available to any airline that begins non-stop flights to a
destination that is not currently being served. The value of fee waivers
extended to an airline will be commensurate with the importance of the flight
under consideration. The Program only involves Airport revenues and has no
impact to the General Fund or ad valorem revenues. Countywide (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Tenth Amendment to Airline Operating and
Lease Agreement with Air Canada (R2009-0081), replacing Exhibit “B” decreasing
leasehold for the season, effective May 1, 2013. SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for execution of the
standard County agreement above was approved by the Board of County
Commissioners in R2007-1968. Countywide (AH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Eleventh Amendment to Airline Operating and
Lease Agreement with Air Canada (R2009-0081), replacing Exhibit “B” increasing
leasehold for the season, effective October 27, 2013. SUMMARY: Delegation of
authority for execution of the standard County agreement above was approved by
the Board of County Commissioners in R2007-1968. Countywide (AH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: License Agreement with Jet Aviation
Associates, Ltd. (Jet) commencing January 22, 2014 and expiring January 24,
2014, for overflow parking of vehicles in connection with the annual La Bella
Macchina charity event hosted by Jet at the Palm Beach International Airport
(PBIA), at no cost to Jet. SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for execution of the
standard license agreement was approved by the Board in R2007-2070. This License Agreement provides for the use
of a portion of the parking area adjacent to the PBIA Air Cargo Building No. 1475
for use solely for the parking of vehicles in connection with Jet’s charity
event. Countywide (AH)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: License Agreement with Centerport, Inc.
(Centerport) commencing January 1, 2014 and expiring December 31, 2014, for the
parking of trailers and vehicles in connection with Centerport’s cargo
operation at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA), for payment of a
license fee in the amount of $162.50 per month.
SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for execution of the
standard license agreement was approved by the Board in R2007-2070. This License Agreement provides for the use
of approximately 3,000 square feet space adjacent to the flight crew parking
lot areas at PBIA, for use solely for the parking of trailers and vehicles in
connection with Centerport’s cargo operation at PBIA. Centerport is a tenant at Building 1300 and
previously held a similar License Agreement that expired December 31, 2013
(R2013-0042). Countywide (AH)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file an Award Modification
(Modification P00001) of Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Reimbursement Program
Other Transactional Agreement (OTA) HSTS0213HSLR043 with the Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) in the amount of $175,200 for law enforcement
services at Palm Beach International Airport; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment in
the Airport’s Operating Fund, to recognize the remaining $42,400 of grant
funding from the TSA; and an increase to Airport’s Reserve in the amount of
$42,400.
SUMMARY: Delegation of authority
for execution of the initial OTA was approved by the Board of County
Commissioners on August 14, 2012 (R2012-1093).
Countywide (AH)
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9. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a
Resolution approving a Joint Participation
Agreement (JPA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in
the amount of $250,000 for the Master Plan Update at Palm Beach International
Airport (PBIA). The grant expiration
date is April 30, 2016; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of
$250,000 in the Airport Improvement and Development Fund to recognize the
receipt of a grant from the FDOT.
SUMMARY: The FDOT has issued a JPA reflecting their
commitment of funding to the above referenced project in the amount of $250,000
or 12.5% of the eligible project costs, whichever is less. Countywide (AH)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Sixth
Amendment (Amendment) to Retail Concession Agreement with Paradies-Palm Beach,
LLC (Paradies), providing for addition of a new retail concept at Concourse A,
and a mobile kiosk. SUMMARY: Paradies provides
retail concession services at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) pursuant
to a Retail Concession Agreement, as amended (Agreement) (R2007-2052). Paradies is a Florida limited liability
company with a principal place of business in Atlanta, Georgia. The Amendment provides for the addition of a
new retail concept at Concourse A (Coastal News), and for a new mobile kiosk
that will provide Paradies with flexibility to go directly to customers in gate
areas of the concourses. The Amendment
updates the standard contract provision pertaining to the Inspector
General. Countywide (AH)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Utility Easement with Bellsouth Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a
AT&T Florida (AT&T) for telecommunication facilities to service
new hangar facilities being constructed by Galaxy Aviation of Palm Beach, Inc.
(Galaxy Aviation) at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA);
B) Utility Easement with
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) for electric utility facilities to
service new hangar facilities being constructed by Galaxy Aviation at PBIA; and
C) Declaration of Easement
with Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) for water utility
facilities to service new hangar facilities being constructed by Galaxy
Aviation at PBIA.
SUMMARY: AT&T, FPL, and PBCWUD require easements
in order to provide utility services to new hangar facilities currently under
construction by Galaxy Aviation at PBIA. Countywide (HJF)
12. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Estoppel Certificate (Exhibit D) to the Fixed
Base Operator Lease Agreement for the Palm Beach County Park Airport with
Galaxy Aviation of Lantana, Inc. entered into December 17, 2013 (Lease). SUMMARY:
Delegation of authority for execution of the Estoppel Certificate was
approved by the Board in R2013-1795. Countywide (AH)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Termination of a Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Agreement (R2010-2109) with the City of Pahokee;
B) Approach to renovation of the Pahokee
Gymnasium; and
C) Delegation of authority to the County
Administrator or his designee for execution for all contracts required for the
project with a cumulative value not to exceed $408,400.00 (Phase 1).
SUMMARY: On December
21, 2010, the County entered into an Agreement (R2010-2109) with the City of
Pahokee which was amended three times (R2011-1791 dated November 15, 2011,
R2012-1889 dated December 8, 2012, R2013-0910 dated July 16, 2013). The
Agreement as amended provides $587,561 in Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for the renovation of the High School Gymnasium located at 360
East Main Street, Pahokee. The City has
attempted to timely implement this project; however, the project has been
delayed due to a lengthy asbestos abatement process, and
several changes in the scope of work in an effort to bring the cost within
budget. The City has requested that the County’s Facilities Development &
Operations Department (FDO) implement the project using the $490,318.00
remaining unexpended funds. Terminating this Agreement will allow the County to
undertake the project on behalf of the City. These are Federal CDBG funds which require no local match, however, the
County did approve an additional $175,000 in ad valorem funds be allocated to
this project as part of the FY 14 budget. FDO, together with the City, has
developed an approach that will renovate the building envelope as Phase 1. This
will provide for many recreational opportunities and facilitate public use in
the shortest time while preserving the City’s option to make additional
interior modifications with the limited remaining funding and/or when
additional funding is made available. The delegation of authority will allow
the design and construct contracts to be awarded expeditiously with the goal of
completing Phase 1 before September 2014. (FDO Admin) District 6 (JM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: delegation
of authority to County Administrator or his designee to execute all
construction contracts for a not-to-exceed amount of $570,000 for the
Renewal/Replacement Projects at the Bill Bailey Community Center in Belle
Glade. SUMMARY: Facilities Development & Operations
Department will be receiving bids for renovations to the Bill Bailey Community
Center (roof replacement, air conditioner replacement, gymnasium floor
replacement, weatherproofing and painting, and other renovations) this
month. In order to expedite the start of
the construction work, Staff is requesting the Board authorize the County
Administrator or his designee to execute the construction contracts. As the
replacement of the gymnasium floor will displace the Boys and Girls Club
activities, authorizing the County Administrator to sign the construction
contracts, will allow the work to begin immediately upon receiving and
evaluating the bids. This will also
support the schedule that all the work is completed prior to June 1st
so that the Boys and Girls Club may resume their intensive summer break use of
the facility pursuant to their sub-lease (R2011-1595) with the least
interruption to services. (FDO Admin) District
6 (JM)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a County Deed in favor of Southern
Investments Partnership, L.P. (Southern Investments). SUMMARY: On December 3, 2013 (R2013-1754), the Board
approved a Deposit Receipt and Contract for Sale and Purchase with Southern
Investments for the sale of a 10.73 acre parcel of County owned property known
as Haverhill Linear Park, located in West Palm Beach for $1,005,429 and a
County Deed conveying the subject property (R2013-1755). Southern Investments’ surveyor pointed out
that the legal description attached to the County Deed was somewhat ambiguous
and should include additional language to the legal description in order to
remove the ambiguity. The County’s
Survey Division agreed that the modified legal description is merely a
clarification which describes the same property as the original description.
Staff substituted the modified legal description at closing and this item
merely updates the Minutes Department records.
(PREM) District 2 (HJF)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a notice of exercise of the 13th
one-year extension option under the Lease with Bedner Farm, Inc. (R2001-0582)
for Bedner Farm’s continued agricultural use of approximately 246 acres located
in the Ag Reserve for $122,918.50/year. SUMMARY: Bedner Farm leases two parcels of property
in the Ag Reserve from the County. One parcel is approximately 156 acres
located just west of the Turnpike and north of Atlantic Avenue. The other parcel is approximately 90 acres
located west of U.S. 441 and north of Boynton Beach Boulevard. The Lease currently expires on May 31,
2014. Exercising this thirteenth option
will extend the term to May 31, 2015.
There remain eighteen annual extension options through May 31,
2033. The annual rental rate is
currently $122,918.50/year ($500/acre).
Pursuant to the Lease, Bedner Farm has the right to exercise its option
and the Board has no discretionary authority to deny the exercise of the
option. (PREM) Districts 5 & 6 (HJF)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract
with Ralph Della-Pietra, Inc. in the amount of $277,749 to provide a new
modular building located at the Lake Worth West Community Center. SUMMARY: The work consists of installing a new modular
structure and supporting site improvements.
The new building will be used as a community space for after-school
programs, computer education labs, English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL) classes, homework assistance and support, exercise classes, and
community workshops. This work was
competitively bid with Ralph Della-Pietra, Inc. submitting the lowest
responsive, responsible bid. The funding
for this project is entirely from the Countywide Community Revitalization Team
(CCRT) Funding Account. The total
construction duration is 90 calendar days.
The goal for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation is 15%. The SBE participation in this contract is
17%. Ralph Della-Pietra, Inc. is an SBE,
Palm Beach County company. (Capital Improvements Division) District 3
(JM)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 001 to an Agreement (R2013-1423) with
the City of Lake Worth to correct a scrivener’s error. SUMMARY: On
October 22, 2013, the County entered into an Agreement (R2013-1423) with the
City of Lake Worth to provide $80,000 in Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for the construction of a greenway/bikeway in the City of Lake
Worth on 5th Avenue North from North A Street to North C
Street. This Amendment corrects one of
several references in the Agreement to the location of the project from 10th
Avenue South to 5th Avenue North. These are Federal CDBG funds
which require no local match. (DES Contract Development) District 7
(TKF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment
No. 001 to an Agreement (R2013-0760)
with the City of Pahokee to modify the scope of work for the Community
Center Cafeteria generator project and to extend the expiration date from June 30, 2014 to September 30, 2014. SUMMARY: On
June 18, 2013, the County
entered into an Agreement (R2013-0760) with the City of Pahokee to provide
$43,118.80 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the
purchase and installation of an emergency generator at the City’s Community
Center Cafeteria. The City has secured funding from another
source to cover the cost of installing the generator. This Amendment modifies the scope of work to
delete CDBG funding for the installation of the generator thereby allowing the
entire amount funded by the County to cover the purchase of the generator. The Amendment also provides an additional
three months to the term of the Agreement to allow the City to complete the
project. These are Federal CDBG funds which require no local
match. (DES Contract Development) District 6 (TKF)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: six Amendments to Agreements and two
Memoranda of Understanding as follows:
A) Amendment No. 001 to a Loan Agreement
(R2013-1808) with NOAH Development Corporation under the HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME) Program;
B) Amendment No. 001 to an Agreement
(R2013-0385) with the Pahokee Housing Authority under the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program 3 (NSP3);
C) Amendment No. 001 to an Agreement
(R2013-0386) with HTG McClure LLC under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
3 (NSP3);
D) Amendment No. 005 to an Agreement
(R2012-1252) with the City of Riviera Beach under the 2005 Disaster Recovery
Initiative Program (DRI2);
E) Amendment No. 002 to an Agreement
(R2012-1254) with the West Palm Beach Housing Authority under the Disaster
Recovery Initiative Program (DRI4);
F) Amendment No. 004 to an Agreement
(R2011-1796) with the West Palm Beach Housing Authority under the 2008 Disaster
Recovery Initiative Program (DRI4);
G) Memorandum of Understanding with Janney
Montgomery Scott, LLC; and
H) Memorandum of Understanding with Oppenheimer
& Co., Inc.
SUMMARY: In accordance with County PPM
CW-0-051, all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by
the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. The attached Amendments and Memoranda of
Understanding have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) by the County Administrator, or designee, in accordance
with Agenda Items R2006-1351, R2009-1677, R2011-0082, 3I-3 and 5B-4, as
approved by the Board of County Commissioners on July 18, 2006, October 6,
2009, January 11, 2011, July 2, 2013 and September 10, 2013, respectively. These executed documents are now being
submitted to the BCC to receive and file.
These are Federal HOME, NSP3, DRI2 and DRI4 funds which require no
local match. (DES Contract Development) Districts 2, 6, 7/Countywide
(TKF) (PFK)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Budget Transfer
of $171,600 in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP3) Fund;
B) a Budget Amendment
of $103,110 in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) Fund to
recognize the transfer; and
C) a Budget Amendment
of $68,490 in the Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Fund to recognize the
transfer.
Summary: The Department identified $171,600 in NSP2
and HOME funds that were expended on homeowner mortgage assistance that were
equally eligible for expenditure under NSP3. These expenditures totaling
$171,600 were made in FY2011-2012 and FY2012-2013 and as such require the
Budget Transfer and Budget Amendments to allow the expenditures to be
appropriately reflected under the NSP3 grant.
These transfers will assist with meeting the NSP3 expenditure deadline
of March 11, 2014. Federal NSP2 and NSP3
grant funds do not require a local match while Federal HOME grant funds require
a 25% local match which is provided with State Housing Initiatives Partnership
Program grant funds. (FALS) Countywide (TKF)
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: a “Utility Work by Highway Contractor” Agreement with Florida’s Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $4,290. SUMMARY: Florida’s Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proposing improvements to State Road 812/Hooker Highway from State Road 715 to State Road 15 in Belle Glade. These improvements will necessitate the adjustment of twelve Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) water/wastewater valve boxes. In order to include the adjustment of the valve boxes within the road improvement project, FDOT requires PBCWUD to enter into a “Utility Work by Highway Contractor” Agreement to reimburse FDOT for the said valve box adjustments in the amount of $4,290. (WUD Project No.14-035) District 6 (JM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Work
Authorization No. 7 for Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase II - Boardman Road and
Crandon Avenue with Johnson-Davis, Inc. (R2013-0550) in the amount of
$306,216.76. SUMMARY: On May 7, 2013, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved
the Pipeline Continuing Construction Contract
(R2013-0550) with Johnson-Davis, Inc. This project includes new sanitary sewer
on Boardman Road and Crandon Avenue in Mangonia Park. This project was approved
by the BCC as part of the County's Federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development FY 13-14 Action Plan. Water Utilities Department (WUD) will manage
the project for the Town of Mangonia Park and receive reimbursement from the grant.
These are Federal FY 13-14 Community
Development Block Grant funds that require no local match. The project will be constructed
utilizing a Work Authorization under the WUD's Continuing Construction Contract
with Johnson-Davis, Inc. (R2013-0550). The Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15%
overall. The contract with Johnson-Davis, Inc. provides for SBE participation
of 20.96%. This Work Authorization includes 26.5% overall participation. The
cumulative SBE participation including this authorization is 17.89% overall. This
project is included in the FY13-14 Capital Improvement Plan adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners. Johnson-Davis, Inc. is a Palm Beach County
company. (WUD Project No. 13-078) District 7 (JM)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Change Order No. 1 to
the Contract with JCC Enterprises Labor, Inc. (R2013-0160) for the City of
Pahokee Inflow & Infiltration Improvements - Phase III Project; and
B) Final payment to JCC
Enterprises Labor, Inc. (R2013-0160) in the amount of $56,885.85.
Summary: On February 5, 2013, the Palm Beach County Board of County
Commissioners approved the Water Utilities
Department Construction Contract for the City of Pahokee Inflow &
Infiltration Improvements - Phase III (R2013-0160) with JCC Enterprises Labor,
Inc. Change Order No. 1 includes a final adjustment of quantities resulting in
a net decrease of $36,450.70 and provides JCC Enterprises Labor, Inc. with an
82 calendar day time extension for delays due to extensive rain and surcharged
conditions in the sanitary sewer system. JCC Enterprises Labor, Inc. has
satisfactorily completed all of the work associated with this project, and
final payment in the amount of $56,885.85 is due. This project is funded by the
State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity through the Disaster Recovery
Initiative Program. The prime contractor is MWBE (100% minority and 0% female
participation). JCC Enterprises Labor, Inc. is not a Palm Beach County company.
(WUD Project No. 12-049) District 6 (JM)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract with T.V. Diversified, Inc. to construct the
Conversion of Dry Can Lift Stations 2013 in the amount of $1,672,284. Summary:
On October 17, 2013,
five construction bids were received for the Conversion of Dry Can Lift
Stations 2013, with T.V. Diversified, Inc. being the low responsive,
responsible bidder in the amount of $1,672,284. WUD owns and operates over 800
wastewater lift stations as part of the wastewater collection system. Many of these
lift stations have been in service for over 30 years, reaching the end of their
useful life. WUD’s Capital Improvements Master Plan calls for the
rehabilitation of approximately eight lift stations annually. This project will
provide for the conversion of eight lift stations from dry can (outdated
technology) to submersible type. Accordingly, Staff recommends award of this Contract to T.V. Diversified, Inc. in the amount of $1,672,284. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by
the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is
15% overall. This contract provides for 100% SBE participation. T.V. Diversified, Inc. is a Palm Beach
County company. This project is
included in the FY13-14 Capital Improvement plan adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners. (WUD Project No. 13-001) District 5 (JM)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract
with Intercounty Engineering, Inc. for the Southern
Region Water Reclamation Facility (SRWRF) Headworks Bypass project in the amount of $1,930,000. SUMMARY: On December 18, 2013, five
bids were received for Project No. WUD 12-015 to construct influent bypass
piping around the pretreatment building at SRWRF, install bar screen assemblies
and provide improvements at the aeration basins and Parshall flumes. The low bidder, Intercounty Engineering, Inc.,
is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $1,930,000.
Accordingly, Staff recommends award
of this contract to Intercounty
Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,930,000.
The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE
Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15% overall. The Contract with Intercounty Engineering, Inc. provides for
SBE participation of 16.04% overall. Intercounty
Engineering, Inc. is not a Palm Beach company. This project is included
in the FY13-14 Capital Improvement plan adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners. (WUD Project No. 12-015) District 5 (JM)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends motion to approve: Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with Hinterland Group, Inc. (R2012-1422) for the Strategic Wastewater Infrastructure Project Sewer Collection - City of Belle Glade. SUMMARY: On October 2, 2012, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved the Water Utilities Department Construction Contract for the Strategic Wastewater Infrastructure Project Sewer Collection - City of Belle Glade (R2012-1422) with Hinterland Group, Inc. This Change Order No. 1 includes a final adjustment of quantities resulting in a net decrease of $191,650.92 and provides an 84 calendar day time extension for delays due to extensive rain and surcharged conditions in the sanitary sewer system. This project is funded by a grant from the Economic Development Administration. The Contract with Hinterland Group, Inc. provides 3.19% participation utilizing M/WBE certified suppliers (3.19% minority and 0.00% female participation). This Change Order includes no changes to the M/WBE participation. Hinterland is a Palm Beach County company. (WUD Project No. 10-062) District 6 (JM)
7. Staff recommends motion to approve: Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with TV Diversified, Inc. (R2013-0159) for the South Bay Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation Project. SUMMARY: On February 5, 2013, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved the Water Utilities Department Construction Contract for the South Bay Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation Project (R2013-0159) with TV Diversified, Inc. Change Order No. 1 includes a final adjustment of quantities resulting in a net decrease of $14,542.01 and a 74 calendar day time extension. The project is funded by the Department of Economic Opportunity through the Disaster Recovery Initiative Program. The contract with TV Diversified, Inc. provides for 3.42% minority participation and .29% female participation. TV Diversified, Inc. is a Palm Beach County company. (WUD Project No. 12-040) District 6 (JM)
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a
Resolution repealing and replacing Resolution 2008-1511 with the proposed
Resolution. SUMMARY: The Resolution that establishes the
framework for the Artificial Reef and Estuarine Enhancement Committee (AREEC)
(Resolution No. R2008-1511) is being repealed and replaced with a new
Resolution that complies with the uniform policies and procedures for advisory
boards adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County in
Resolution No. R2013-0913. The changes include establishing uniform term
lengths and setting dates for beginning and ending terms. Countywide
(HF)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Florida
Department of Health (DOH) regarding mutually beneficial uses for the Lantana
Scrub Natural Area and the adjacent lands controlled by DOH; and
B) authorize
the County Administrator,
or his designee, to sign all future time extensions, and other forms associated
with this Agreement and necessary minor amendments that do not change the scope
of work, terms or conditions of this Agreement.
SUMMARY: By
this Agreement, DOH will designate certain of its existing parking spaces for
use by visitors to the County’s Lantana Scrub Natural Area and will provide a
designated trail entrance area. As a result, public parking and access to the
natural area is provided at no cost to the County. In return, the County
designates a small section of its natural area to house DOH’s air monitoring
station. The selected location is adjacent to an existing power supply. The
County will provide up to $5000 to offset the cost of installing the electrical
connection to the air quality station.
Funds for this contribution will come from the Natural Areas Fund, a
non-ad valorem funding source. District 7 (SF)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution authorizing the Clerk to transfer $40,000 from the
Pollution Recovery Trust Fund (PRTF) to support the Native Canopy Education
Program and waiving the requirement prohibiting use of PRTF funds for
operations to the extent applicable; and
B) approve a Budget Transfer of $40,000 from the Pollution
Recovery Trust Fund Reserves to the Native Canopy Education Program.
SUMMARY: This Resolution
authorizes the transfer of $40,000 from the PRTF to support a two-year program
managed by the County Cooperative Extension Department (CES) to enhance public
understanding about preservation of native vegetation canopy on single family
parcels. Countywide (SF)
4. DELETED
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Project Agreement with the Florida Inland
Navigation District (FIND) to reimburse
the County for all construction costs associated with a Shoreline Stabilization
Project along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) adjacent to the Juno
Dunes Natural Area;
B) approve a Budget Amendment in the Environmental Resources
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $326,115 to recognize the Revenue from
the Project Agreement with FIND; and
C) authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign the Project
Agreement, all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications,
statements, and other forms associated with this Agreement, and necessary minor
amendments that do not change the scope of work, terms or conditions of this
Agreement.
SUMMARY: The Shoreline Stabilization Project will
protect existing upland areas in the Juno Dunes Natural Area with a linear
arrangement of limestone boulder revetments on the portion of the FIND property
abutting the ICW. The three year Agreement provides for reimbursement of up to
$326,115 for management, engineering, permitting, design, surveying and
placement of approximately 2,500 tons of boulders to stabilize approximately
930 feet of the shoreline. District 1 (SF)
6. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file Task Assignment
IP2 Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. FWC11357 (R2012-0573) with the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for an additional ten acres of
invasive plant control to the Lake Ida work plan;
B) receive and file Change Order No. 1 to the Pantano Trail
Project (R2013-1079), ERM Project No. 2013ERM02 with West Construction, Inc.
adds a new line item No. 17 for excavation and replacement of unsuitable
material; and
C) ratify
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 11152 (R2012-0500) with
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission adds educational
brochures to the Scope of Work for the mooring buoy program and extends the
projected project end date to December 31, 2018.
SUMMARY:
On April 17, 2012, the Board of County Commissioners approved FWC
Contract No. FWC11357 (R2012-0573) for aquatic vegetation
control for Lakes Clarke, Ida, Osborn, and Pine. Delegated authority to execute all future
time extensions, task assignments, certification, and any other forms
associated with this Contract was approved pursuant to PPM No. CW-O-051. On August 27, 2013, the Board of County
Commissioners approved a Contract with West Construction, Inc. (R2013-1079) for
the construction of the Pantano Trail Project No. 2013ERM02. Authorization for the Lead Department to approve change orders to
individual construction contracts within the overall scope of work up to and
including $50,000 is given pursuant to PPM CW-F-050. On April 3, 2012, the
Board of County Commissioners approved FWC Grant Agreement No. 11152
(R2012-0500). Delegated authority to
execute all future time extensions, task assignments, certification, and other
forms associated with this Agreement was approved pursuant to PPM No. CW-O-051. However, FWC has determined that it is permissible
to use some funds for brochures, a task that was not included in the original
task assignment. Countywide (SF)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve
Amendment No. 5 to Grant Agreement No. 06PB2 with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to revert $3,455,326 in State
funds and extends the Agreement to July 1, 2017 for the Singer Island shore protection efforts;
B) approve Grant Agreement 14PB5 with the FDEP for
cost-share up to $550,000 on the Singer Island Storm Repair Project with an
expiration date of December 31, 2014;
C) authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign all
future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other forms
associated with this Agreement 14PB5, and necessary minor amendments that do
not change the scope of work or terms and conditions of the Agreement;
D) approve Budget Amendment reduction of $9,556,395 to recognize the
reversion of $3,455,326 for 06PB2, the reversion of $6,651,069 revenue from the
City of Riviera Beach, an increase of $550,000 for newly approved 14PB5, and
the redistribution of reduced matching funds to the Ocean Ridge Shoreline
Restoration Project ($650,000) and the Jupiter/Carlin Shoreline Restoration
Project ($650,000) to fund ongoing and future beach restoration activities; and
E) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to
terminate the cost sharing Interlocal Agreement with Riviera Beach (R2008-2220)
for the Singer Island Breakwater Project (Project) for lack of purpose as the Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) voted on March 22, 2011 to discontinue the
Project.
SUMMARY: Amendment No. 5 to Grant Agreement 06PB2
includes a reversion of $3,455,326 in State funds for Construction of
Structures and transfers $1,145,611 from Task 3.1 to Task 3.2 for Construction
of Dunes. The total revised award amount is reduced from $5,762,182 to
$2,306,856. FDEP Grant Agreement 14PB5 is a new funding
agreement for 50% cost share up to $550,000 for dune restoration to mitigate
erosion from Hurricane Sandy and Tropical Storm Debby. Matching funds up to
$550,000 are provided through Tourist Development Taxes. On December 2, 2008, the BCC signed an
agreement with the City of Riviera Beach (R2008-2220) to cost share on the
Singer Island Breakwater Project which was later discontinued. District 1 (SF)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Work Order No. ERM 14C-02 to the Palm Beach
County Annual Pathway and Minor Construction Contract Project No. 2013051
(R2013-0427) with Wynn and Sons Environmental Construction Co. Inc. not to
exceed $449,852.50 to construct public use facilities at the North Jupiter
Flatwoods Natural Area;
B) Budget Transfer of $300,000 in the Natural
Areas Fund from reserves to the Environmental Resources Capital Projects Fund;
and
C) Budget Amendment of $300,000 in the
Environmental Resources Capital Projects Fund to recognize the transfer from
the Natural Areas Fund for the North Jupiter Flatwoods Natural Area Public
Use Facility construction.
SUMMARY: The Board of County Commission approved an
annual construction Contract with Wynn and Sons Environmental Construction Co.
Inc., a Palm Beach County SBE company, for the Palm Beach County Annual Pathway
and Minor Construction Contract Project No. 2013051 (R2013-0427) on April 16,
2013. Work Order No.
ERM 14C-02 authorizes Wynn and Sons to construct the public use facilities for
the North Jupiter Flatwoods Natural Area. Wynn committed to an overall 100% SBE
participation in the Contract. The transfer of $300,000 provides non ad valorem
funding for this Work Order and additional project costs associated with
existing term contracts. District 1
(JM)
9. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Contract No. 13104 with the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to implement a federally funded grant for $776,375 towards the
construction of the Grassy Flats Restoration Project within the Lake Worth
Lagoon by June 30, 2016;
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $776,375
in the Environmental Enhancement Non-Specific Fund (1225) to recognize the contract; and
C) authorize
the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign all future time extensions,
task assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with this contract
that do not change the scope of work, terms, or conditions of the contract.
SUMMARY: FWC
Contract No. 13104 provides pass through Federal funding awarded by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service and will reimburse the County up to $776,375 for
transportation and placement of sand to cap muck sediments at the Grassy Flats
project site. The County is providing $342,376 from the
Natural Areas Fund Manatee Protection Program as match. District 7 (SF)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) First Amendment to Agreement with the City of Belle Glade in an amount
not-to-exceed $150,000 for funding of the Belle Glade Marina Project ‑ Phase
II; and
B) Budget Transfer of $150,000 within
the 2005 $25 Million General Obligation Recreational and Cultural Facilities
Bond Fund from South Bay RV and Recreation Center to Belle Glade Marina.
Summary: This
First Amendment to Agreement provides $150,000 of additional funding for Phase
II of the Belle Glade Marina Improvements project. The marina is situated on Torry Island at the
southeast corner of Lake Okeechobee.
Project elements in the Interlocal Agreement include asphalt
resurfacing/regrading, picnic and parking area enhancements, guardrail,
washroom renovation/expansion, boardwalk/dock, and shoreline
rehabilitation. The project scope for
the South Bay RV and Recreation Center project has been reduced, thus leaving
funding available for this budget transfer. Funding for this
amendment is from the 2002 $50 Million General Obligation Recreational and
Cultural Facilities Bond referendum. District 6 (PK)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with
the City of Lake Worth for the funding of the Lake Worth Beach Redevelopment
Project to extend the project completion date from August 31, 2013, to
March 31, 2014, and to revise the Project Description to eliminate
three non-essential project elements. Summary: This Second Amendment to Agreement, R2010-0223, as amended by R2013‑1037,
extends the project completion date by approximately seven months in order to
allow time for the completion of two outstanding project elements and the
reimbursement process. The new Project
completion date is March 31, 2014.
The Amendment also revises the Project Description to eliminate three
project elements deemed non-essential to the project in order to meet the full
intent of the original Agreement. The
three non-essential project elements removed from the project description
include: 1) a bus stop east of the Casino building (discussions with Palm Tran
are ongoing for a suitable ADA compliant and maneuverable location for its
buses); 2) a paver brick promenade spanning the entire beach frontage (only 200
linear feet are not paver brick); and 3) a paver block roadway replacing the
existing multi-line roadway east of the Casino building (due to value
engineering, asphaltic concrete was substituted). All other terms of the Agreement, including
the funding amount of $5,000,000, remain the same. Funding
is from the 2002 $50 Million Recreation and Cultural Facilities Bond referendum. District 7 (PK)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following original executed Independent Contractor Agreement:
Gordon Andrews, USA Swimming/US Masters
Swimming Coach; Lake Lytal Family Aquatic Center, for the period
February 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014.
Summary: In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated
contracts/agreements/grants must be submitted by the initiating Department as a
Receive and File Agenda Item. This
Independent Contractor Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the Board
of County Commissioners (Board) by the County Administrator/Director/Assistant
Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with Resolution
94-422, amended by Resolutions 2002-2103, 2007-0409, and 2012-0168, and is now
being submitted to the Board to receive and file. District 2 (AH)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Budget Transfer of
$500,000 within the Park Improvement Fund from the Florida Boating Improvement
Program (FBIP) reserve to Burt Reynolds Park West Side Expansion project. Summary: This
budget transfer is necessary in order
to apply for a Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) grant. The grant application requires a 50% match that must be allocated in the
budget at the time of the grant application, and the grant application
is due on April 1, 2014. The County is
requesting $500,000 in FBIP funds be allocated to this project. Project elements include razing the existing
Chamber of Commerce building and attached restroom, reconfiguration of the
parking lot and drive isles to improve traffic flow, and to create additional
car parking and car/trailer parking spaces and building a new ADA compliant
restroom. Funding for this budget transfer is from the Florida Boating Improvement
Program reserve. District 1 (AH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following original executed Tee Time
Advertising and Sales Agreement:
Can-Am Golf Group,
LLC, County golf courses, for the period January 15, 2014, through January 14,
2015.
Summary: In accordance with
County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts/agreements/grants must be
submitted by the initiating department as a Receive and File agenda item. This Tee Time Advertising and Sales Agreement
has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of
County Commissioners (Board) by the County Administrator in accordance with
Resolution 2013-1607, and is now being submitted to the Board to receive and
file. This Agreement helps to sell tee
times at non-peak times that would otherwise not be sold. Countywide (AH)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) ratify the signature of the Director of the Parks and
Recreation Department on Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant Agreement
No. 13238 with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
(FFWCC) signed on January 24, 2014;
B) receive and file fully executed FFWCC FBIP Grant Agreement
for $400,000 to cover a portion of the construction costs associated with the
development of Waterway Park for the period January 28, 2014, through June 30, 2035;
C) execute a site dedication form dedicating Waterway
Park to the public as a boating access facility for the use and benefit of the
general public for a minimum period of 20 years from the date of recordation;
and
D) approve Budget Amendment of $400,000 within the
Park Improvement Fund to establish budget for the approved grant.
Summary: On May 7, 2013, the Board ratified the Mayor’s signature on the FBIP
grant application, R2013-0570. The Board also authorized the County
Administrator or his designee to execute the Grant Agreement and other standard
grant forms related to this project that do not change the scope of work or
conditions of the Agreement. During the review process in mid-May, FFWCC
determined two of the project elements, the 20’ x 20’ rain shelter and the
fishing pier, were ineligible for funding and must be removed from the grant
application. The FFWCC also recommended the cost estimate be reduced substantially
from $3,747,336 to $2,586,026 in order to eliminate a potential issue with the
percentage of grant reimbursement at grant closeout. FFWCC’s grant guidelines
allow the applicant 60 days to execute the Grant Agreement; however, in part
because of the requirement for Tribal Historic Preservation Office review, the
grant turnaround time was reduced to ten business days. In order not to lose the $400,000 in grant
funding, the Director of Parks and Recreation executed the Grant Agreement on
behalf of the Board and is now seeking ratification of his signature. FFWCC
Contract No. 13238, has been fully executed, and is now being submitted to the
Board to receive and file. The grant
will be matched with funds from 2004
$50 Million Waterfront Access and Preservation General Obligation Bond
referendum and a Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Waterway
Assistance Program (WAP) grant. The Grant Agreement requires Waterway
Park to be dedicated as a public boating access facility for the use and benefit
of the public for a minimum of 20 years from the date of recordation of the
site dedication. Once the project is
complete, the site dedication form will be recorded in public records. District
1 (AH)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
SERVICE
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida,
repealing and replacing Resolution No. 94-1760, providing for recitals;
providing for repeal of Resolution 94-1760; providing for creation of the
Agricultural Enhancement Council; providing for purpose and duties; providing
for membership; providing for term; providing for meetings; providing for
attendance at meetings; providing for ethics; providing for powers; providing
for fiscal responsibility; providing for administration; providing for
consultants and specialist; providing for travel reimbursement; providing for
compliance and uniform policy for advisory boards and commissions; providing
for severability and providing for an effective date. Summary: This Resolution repeals and replaces
Resolution No. 94-1760, pertaining to the Agricultural Enhancement Council
(AEC), to conform to Resolution 2013-0193, establishing uniform policies and
procedures for Palm Beach County advisory boards, committees and commissions,
including Code of Ethics requirements, terms of service, travel policy and
absences. The Resolution establishes that beginning March 1, 2013,
no AEC member shall be appointed or reappointed for more than three consecutive
three year terms. The Resolution
modifies provisions pertaining to attendance and travel expenses, and adds a
provision for the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics. Countywide (AH)
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION
1. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) receive and file
eleven Grant Adjustment Notices to extend the term of the grant with the U.S. Department
of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Adult Drug Court Program
(R2012-0171) through September 30, 2014; and
B) approve Contracts with the below listed agencies for substance abuse
treatment for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014:
1. Counseling Services of Lake Worth, Inc. for $40,000;
2. Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. for $31,200; and
3. Drug Testing and Counseling Services, Inc. for $20,000.
SUMMARY: Since 2011,
Palm Beach County has used the award from the US Department of Justice to
facilitate the expansion and enhancement of Palm Beach County Drug Court.
Using the prescription drug epidemic and subsequent reaction by state and local
law enforcement, Palm Beach County wrote and received this grant to make
inroads into the problem. The grant has allowed additional clients to
participate in the Adult Drug Court program who have a particular addiction to
prescription drugs. The grant has increased the participation of the specialized
component within Adult Drug Court. As the grant neared its planned end, staff
foresaw that all the funding would not be spent, since there was a continued
need for this modality, a grant extension was requested as the government
shutdown was pending. Staff reassignments at the US Department of Justice
created the delay in the finalization of the extension. In addition, Alton
Taylor has disclosed that he is employed by the Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm
Beach County, Inc. and is a member of the Public Safety Coordinating
Council. The Council provides no regulation, oversight, management, or
policy-setting recommendations regarding the subject contracts.
Disclosure of this contractual relationship at a duly noted public meeting is
being provided in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 2-433, of the Palm
Beach County Code of Ethics. Authority was approved on January 24, 2012 in
R2012-0171. Countywide (PE)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and
file Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) grant awards for $362,544
beginning October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014, to fund drug court
($227,407-Grant No. 2014-JAGC-PALM-3-E5-228), the law enforcement exchange
($100,000-Grant No. 2014-JAGC-PALM-1-E5-214) and ex-offender reentry programs
($35,137-Grant No. 2014-JAGC-PALM-2-E5-223);
B) receive and file a Department of Justice (DOJ) grant award for
$158,794 beginning October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2016, to fund reentry
programs;
C) approve a Budget Amendment of $18,544 in the Criminal Justice Grants Fund to
reconcile the Budget for the JAG Program (State) to the actual CJC grant
awards;
D) approve a Budget Amendment of $14,794 in the JAG Local Solicitation Fund to
reconcile the budget for the JAG Program (Local) to the actual CJC grant
awards;
E) approve a
downward Budget Amendment of $57,593 in the General Fund reducing the transfers
from CJC to Public Safety to reconcile the budget to the actual CJC grant
awards; and
F) approve a downward Budget Amendment of $58,863 in the
Criminal Justice Trust Fund reducing the transfers from CJC to the Public
Defender to reconcile the budget to the actual CJC grant.
SUMMARY: The Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) receives two annual Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program formula grants, one from FDLE and one from DOJ. The JAG Programs allow local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on local needs and conditions. Palm Beach County has been allocated $362,544 in FFY2013 federal funds as part of the FDLE JAG Program, and $158,794 in FFY2013 federal funds as part of the DOJ JAG Program for expenditure in FY2014. The CJC recommended reentry programs for funding for the period October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2016. On October 22, 2013, the board approved R2013-1452, which provided delegated authorization to accept the awards. There is no match requirement for the JAG Programs. Countywide (PGE)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file the following Contracts and Interlocal
Agreements approved on January 7, 2014:
1. The Lord’s Place for RESTORE reentry services
for $261,378 for the period of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014;
2. The Lord’s Place for community reentry services
for $152,034 for the period of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014;
3. Gulfstream Goodwill Industries for RESTORE
reentry services for $138,579 for the period of October 1, 2013, through
September 30, 2014;
4. Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc. for
community reentry services for $124,987 for the period of October 1, 2013,
through September 30, 2014;
5. The Office of the Public Defender, 15th
Judicial Circuit for RESTORE reentry services for $164,550 for the period of
October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014;
6. The
Office of the Public Defender, 15th Judicial Circuit for community
reentry services for $99,082 for the period of October 1, 2013, through
September 30, 2014;
7. The
City of Riviera Beach for RESTORE reentry services for $132,350 for the period
of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014;
8. The
City of Riviera Beach for community reentry services for $83,400 for the period
of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014;
B) receive and file the following Grant Adjustment Notices:
1. Four
for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Reentry Grant to modify
budget and extend an additional year to close on September 30, 2014; and
2. Twelve
for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Second Chance Act Grant to modify budget
and extend an additional year to close on September 30, 2015 for reentry
services;
C) approve a Budget Transfer of $107,884 in the Crime Prevention Trust Fund
1500 from Reserves to cover the contracts;
D) approve a Budget Transfer of $157,919 in the Criminal Justice Grant Fund 1507
from reserves to cover the contracts; and
E) approve a Budget Amendment of $196,321 in the Criminal Justice Fund 1323 to
recognize the transfers from Fund’s 1500 & 1507.
SUMMARY: In accordance with
County PPM CW-0-051, all delegated contracts/agreements/grants must be
submitted by the initiating Department as a Receive and File Agenda Item.
These documents have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) by the County Administrator/Executive Director of the
Criminal Justice Commission in accordance with Resolutions R2012-0840 and
R2013-1452 and are now being submitted to the Board to receive and file. Countywide (PGE)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an Interlocal Agreement not to exceed $99,600 with
the City of Riviera Beach for the period October 1, 2013, through September 30,
2014, to support the Civil Drug Court case management and substance abuse
treatment;
B) approve a Budget Transfer of $31,410 from the
Crime Prevention Trust Fund Operating Reserves; and
C) approve a Budget Transfer $68,190 from the Drug Abuse Trust Fund to
Contributions to cover the contract.
SUMMARY: The
Criminal Justice Commission recommends use of this Crime Prevention Fund
Operating Reserves to fund this project. The Civil Drug Court Program located
in the City of Riviera Beach provides case management services and contracts
for residential and outpatient substance abuse services arising from court
ordered treatment for indigent clients. Countywide (PGE)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Budget Transfer
of $12,556 within the Criminal Justice Commission Drug Abuse Trust Fund from
Operating Reserves to Transfers to the General Fund; and
B) a Budget Amendment in the same amount in the
General Fund to recognize the transfer from the Drug Abuse Trust Fund.
SUMMARY: The
recommended budget transfer within the Drug Abuse Trust Fund from Operating
Reserves to the Public Safety Department will provide funding needed to cover
Adult Drug Court contracts due to less available funding from grants. Countywide (PGE)
S. FIRE RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file three original standard agreements for the Fire Rescue Department:
A) Interlocal Agreement for Swimming
Lessons with the City of Palm Beach Gardens; and
B) Independent Contractor Agreement
for Swimming Lessons with the Young Men’s Christian Association of the Palm
Beaches, Inc., and
C) Interlocal Agreement for Swimming
Lessons with the City of Boynton Beach.
Summary: On September 27, 2005, the Board
adopted Resolution Number R2005-1906 authorizing the County Administrator, or
his designee (the Fire Rescue Administrator) to execute standard agreements
with municipalities and independent contractors to provide swimming lessons to
members of the public through the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention
Coalition’s Learn to Swim Program. Pursuant
to Countywide PPM CW-O-051, three standard County agreements that have been
executed by the County Administrator, or his designee (the Fire Rescue
Administrator) are being submitted as a receive and
file agenda item for the Clerk’s Office to note and receive. Countywide
(PK)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
S. FIRE RESCUE
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Budget Transfer of $725,000
within the Fire Rescue Impact Fees (Fund 3704) to fund the purchase of a Mobile
Incident Command Post; and
B) approve a Budget Transfer
of $125,000 within the Fire Rescue Impact Fees (Fund 3704) to fund certain
enhancements to an existing Tactical Command Unit.
Summary: Currently, the Department has
one Tactical Command Unit (TCU) used to provide emergency disaster relief
throughout Palm Beach County. Enhancements to the existing TCU communications
ability and the purchase of a new Mobile Incident Command Post (MICP) vehicle
will expand the County’s ability to effectively respond and provide emergency
disaster relief to all residents, businesses and visitors to the County. This request is made in accordance with both
the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Capital Improvement Plan, and the expansion
of specialized on-scene National Incident Management System (NIMS) functions
including: command, control,
communication & coordination of multi disasters (hurricanes, flooding,
tornadic activity), all fire fatalities, civil unrest, aircraft incidents,
extended power outages, cyber attacks, terrorism, planned special events,
active shooter/barricaded subject, HAZMAT incidents, and mutual aid
callouts. Based on the County’s large
geographical area, residential and occupied business growth throughout the
County, the Office of Financial Management and Budget has approved the use of
Fire Rescue Impact Fees to fund this purchase. Countywide (SB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $617,500 within
the Fire Rescue Impact Fees (Fund 3704) to fund the expansion of Palm Beach
County Fire Rescue Station No. 48 located at 8560 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth,
Florida 33467. Summary: Much
of the increase in population residing west of the Florida Turnpike has been in
the central and southern portions of the County. Fire Rescue has determined a need for
additional command staff in the area to help mitigate the associated rise in
calls for emergency assistance. Station
48 has been identified as the most effective location to house this additional
staff, but will need to be expanded to accommodate the additional
personnel. Palm Beach County Facilities
Development & Operations reviewed potential architectural floor plans to
facilitate the expansion of this station and estimated the project budget to be
$617,500. The Office of Financial
Management and Budget has approved the use of Fire Rescue Impact Fees to fund
this expansion project. Countywide (SB)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment No. 1
to Contract R2011-2052 with Surdex Corporation to extend the term of the contract to December 19, 2014;
B) Amendment No. 1
to Contract R2011-2053 with BAE Systems, Inc., to extend the term of the
contract to December 19, 2014; and
C) Amendment No. 1
to Contract R2011-2054 with Woolpert, Inc. to extend the term of the contract
to December 19, 2014.
SUMMARY: Three firms were selected using the Consultant Competitive Negotiations
Act (CCNA) process, with contracts entered into on December 20, 2011 to perform
digital ortho photography and planimetric mapping for the County (R2011-2052,
R2011-2053 and R2011-2054). These
Amendments exercise the first of three (3) one-year renewal options set forth
in the original contracts. These
Amendments are effective retroactively to December 20, 2013, and extend the
term of the contracts. Work provided by
the vendors has been of good quality and well managed. No additional costs are associated with these
amendments. Countywide (PFK)
2. Staff recommends motion
to:
A) approve the Interlocal Agreement for network services
with Palm Beach County and the Village of Royal Palm Beach (Village) for an
annual revenue total of $5,100; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or his designee, ISS Director, to approve and
execute Task Orders associated with these services, up to a maximum dollar
value of $50,000 per Task Order.
SUMMARY: The Village is requesting connection to the Palm Beach County network at
two locations. Palm Beach County
Information Systems Services (ISS) is currently extending the County’s network
infrastructure in Royal Palm Beach by constructing a link from the County
Mid-Western facilities to Fire Station 28, which overlaps with the Village’s
existing conduit. In an effort to save
taxpayer dollars, ISS and the Village wish to collaborate on the construction
and sharing of conduits with no additional costs to the County. This Interlocal
Agreement will generate $2,550 in revenues to the County for the period April
2014 through September 2014, and $5,100 annually in FY 2015 and succeeding
years. Per terms of the Interlocal
Agreement, the Village will fully reimburse the County for installation costs
(estimated at $4,783). The Florida
LambdaRail LLC has approved connection of the Village to the Florida
LambdaRail. District 6 (PFK)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the establishment
of a new cross-connect fee applicable as an additional “Supplemental Service”
provided by Palm Beach County Information Systems Services (ISS) to qualifying
external agencies. SUMMARY:: This new cross-connect fee is
applicable when two separate networks are joined in order to provide
supplemental services such as file sharing and backup (Attachment 1). The proposed rate structure was developed
based on an analysis of market pricing for similar services and will be
applicable to all future agreements for supplemental services provided to
external agencies. This program builds
upon Palm Beach County’s history of collaboration with public sector agencies
which has resulted in service improvements for the connected agencies, cost
savings to the taxpayers, revenues to the County, and other intangible
benefits. Countywide (PFK)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the Agreement for network services with Palm
Beach County and Lake Worth Christian School Society, Inc. for an annual
revenue total of $1,800; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or his designee, ISS Director, to approve and
execute Task Orders associated with these services, up to a maximum dollar
value of $50,000 per Task Order.
SUMMARY: Lake Worth Christian School Society, Inc. (LWCS) is requesting network
services to connect their location to the Palm Beach County Regional Network in
order to receive internet access. The
County’s Information Systems Services Department will be responsible for
providing internet access via the County’s connection to the Florida
LambdaRail. This Agreement takes effect
on April 1, 2014 and will generate revenues of $150 per month (totaling $900
for FY 2014), plus a one-time reimbursement for installation costs (estimated
at $7,896). The Florida LambdaRail LLC
has waived the FLR fee and approved connection of LWCS to the Florida
LambdaRail. District 3 (PFK)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Management
Control Agreement (MCA) with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm
Beach County Law Enforcement Exchange, Inc. (LEX) required by the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)
Security Policy. SUMMARY: Since 2004, Information Systems Services (ISS)
has provided project management and technical support for the Palm Beach County
Law Enforcement Exchange (LEX) program which facilitates the sharing of
criminal justice information between numerous criminal justice agencies,
including the Sheriff’s Office, municipal police departments, School District
police and the State Attorney’s Office. The CJIS Security Policy requires a formal MCA
be entered into with any non-criminal justice agency (such as ISS) having
access to the Florida State network. The computer equipment for the
program is located at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office as a designated
Criminal Justice Agency (CJA) and designated ISS employees have been granted
access to maintain the computer server and data sharing software. Countywide
(PK)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Florida Atlantic University for Social Work students earning master’s degrees which will allow the Youth Affairs Division to provide clinical supervision to individuals seeking training and experience in family and youth counseling to obtain state licensure at no cost to the County, for the period August 24, 2013, through August 30, 2016. This MOU will automatically renew for a second three-year term. SUMMARY: The County, through its Youth Affairs Division, is an authorized counselor training facility for many state colleges and universities offering degrees in psychology, social work, and similar fields of educational study. Master’s programs require field education experience in order to meet degree and licensing requirements. The Division is offering its services and programs through this MOU, as a means for the students to obtain the necessary training and experience to earn their degree. There are no costs associated with this MOU. Countywide (PGE)
2. Staff recommends motion to receive and file:
A) a Contract for $20,000 with the Palm Beach County Disaster Recovery Coalition, Inc. (DRC) to provide a Communications Symposium to the amateur radio operators within the Palm Beach County Citizen Corps community (PBC CC) for the period January 3, 2014, through March 31, 2014; and
B) a First Amendment amending the terms of the contract to include language regarding minimum number of participants and penalties should the minimum of participants not be met by DRC.
SUMMARY: The Department of Public Safety through its Division of Emergency Management is charged with mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from disasters. One of the most noted failures in emergency responses and exercises is the lack of communication. In order to reduce the occurrence of communication breakdowns during the response phase, a Contract and First Amendment is being issued to create an educational opportunity for PBC CC member organizations and their volunteers to learn about and discuss various aspects of emergency communications. The goal of the project is to increase community resiliency to disasters through enhanced education of emergency communications. The County was awarded $217,720 from the US Department of Homeland Security through the City of Miami Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) 2012 Grant. R-2013-0622 authorizes the County Administrator or his designee to execute all UASI sub-grant contracts on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, for the UASI Grant Program. No County matching funds are required. Countywide (PGE)
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan Document, as Amended and Restated. SUMMARY: Following an RFP process, staff selected and the Board approved a contract with P&A Group to provide Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) administrative services for eligible County employees effective January 1, 2014. Included in the contract at no extra cost, P&A Group has provided the County with an amended and restated Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan Document, also referred to as a “Cafeteria Plan” to reflect all current IRS guidelines pertaining to the Plan. The Board has offered eligible employees a Cafeteria Plan, which allows them to use pre-tax deductions to fund certain health insurance premiums, medical, and dependent care expenses, since 1988. The Plan provides payroll tax savings dollars to employees as well as the Board. Countywide (TKF)
MARCH 11, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Fiscal Year 2014 Certifications and Assurances that will be used in conjunction
with all Federal assistance programs administered by the FTA during Federal
fiscal year 2014; and
B) authorize
Palm Tran’s Executive
Director and Assistant Director, through the County Administrator, to electronically
execute and file the required certifications and assurances on behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC), and to transmit the Board’s approval.
Summary: On
January 31, 2014, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published their
annual list of pre-award certifications and assurances. This consolidated list
of Federal laws and regulations must be approved by all applicants each year
indicating their intent to comply with the regulations associated with grant
applications submitted during the upcoming year. The Fiscal Year 2014
Certifications and Assurances must be approved within ninety (90) days of the
publication date in order for the County to apply for Federal assistance. FTA also
requires an affirmation from the applicant's legal authority indicating the
County’s intention to comply with the funding obligations in this document. Countywide
(DR)
BB. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, a Grant Modification
with the City of Miami, as the fiscal agent for the Miami Urban Area Security
Initiative (UASI), to provide an additional $56,000 in reimbursable funding,
for the MetaData Planner Project; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $56,000 in the
Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
SUMMARY: On January 14,
2014, the Board of County Commissioners accepted our agreement with the City of
Miami, as the fiscal agent for the Miami Urban Area Security Initiative grant,
to provide $383,909 in reimbursable funding for various direct law enforcement
domestic security activities (R2014-0089).
This Grant Modification will provide additional funding to offset the
costs associated with the MetaData Planner Project. There
is no match requirement associated with this award. No additional positions are needed and no
additional County funds are required.
Countywide (PGE
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MARCH 11, 2014
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and
file: Proof of publication)
A. Staff recommends motion
to:
1) adopt a Resolution of the Board of
County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, confirming the Special
Assessment Roll for the 14th Road South Gravity Sewer Main Extension; and
2) approve a Work Authorization No. 8 to Johnson-Davis,
Inc., under the Water Utilities Department (WUD) Continuing Construction
Contract (R2013-0550) in the amount of $83,802.29.
Summary:
On November 16, 2013, signed petitions were
received from five (5) property owners
on 14th Road South, with three (3) in favor and two (2) not in favor of
the installation of a gravity sewer main.
This project will serve five (5) residential properties currently on
septic tanks on 14th Road South. The estimated assessable cost is $24,944.26
per acre for the construction of gravity sewer mains and service lines.
Individual assessments of $24,944.26 per acre are based on 100% of the total
project cost. The assessment may be paid over 20 years with equal annual
payments of principal and 5½% interest. The total assessable cost is
$122,476.30 and includes the costs of surveying, design, drafting, permitting,
construction, inspection, administration, and construction contingency. The
project will be constructed utilizing a Work Authorization under the WUD
Continuing Construction Contract with Johnson-Davis, Inc. (R2013-0550). The
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE
Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15% overall. The contract with Johnson-Davis, Inc.
provides for SBE participation of 20.96%. This Authorization includes 21.84%
overall participation. The cumulative SBE participation is 16.23% overall.
Johnson-Davis, Inc. is a Palm Beach County company. If the actual cost exceeds
the total assessable cost, the differential will be cover by WUD's budget. (WUD
Project No. 13-084) District 2 (MJ)
B. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Ordinance
of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, Chapter 2,
Article V, Division 5 (Ordinance No. 1988-16, amended by Ordinance No.
1989-003, amended by Ordinance No. 1990-038, amended by Ordinance No. 1992-014,
amended by Ordinance No. 1992-025, amended by Ordinance No. 1993-001, amended
by Ordinance No. 1993-035, and amended by Ordinance 1995-006); relating to the
Criminal Justice Commission of Palm Beach County; amending Section 2-216
(Created); amending Section 2-219 (Operation); adding Section 2-222 (Compliance
with Uniform Policy for Advisory Boards and Commissions); providing for repeal
of laws in conflict; providing for severability; providing for inclusion in the
code of laws and ordinances; providing for captions; and providing for an
effective date. SUMMARY: On February 4, 2014, the Board of County
Commissioners held a preliminary reading of this Ordinance and authorized
advertising for public hearing. In
addition, the Board waived the policy adopted under Resolution No. R2013-0913 that limits the members appointed to an advisory
commission, council, or board to eleven members. The Criminal Justice Commission (“CJC”), which
was created in 1988 by the Criminal Justice Commission Ordinance (Ordinance No.
88-16, as amended), established a thirty-three member advisory commission
(twenty-one (21) members from the public sector and twelve members from the
private sector) to coordinate all aspects of the state and federal criminal
justice system with the goal of permanently reducing crime in the County. With the exception of the number of members
on the CJC, the proposed Ordinance amendments incorporate all of the uniform
policies and procedures for advisory boards adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners in Resolution No. R2013-0913. The League
of Cities has no opposition to the proposed Ordinance amendments. Countywide
(PGE)
MARCH 11, 2014
4. PUBLIC
HEARINGS CONTINUED
C. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Ordinance
of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending
Chapter 17, Article I (Ordinance No. 1980-12), Relating to Licenses, Taxation
and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, to be known as the “Palm Beach County
Motor Vehicle Fuel Price Posting Ordinance”; providing for fuel price signs;
providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for a savings clause;
providing for severability; providing for inclusion in the code of laws and
ordinances; providing for captions; and providing for an effective date. SUMMARY: On February 4,
2014, the Board of County Commissioners held a preliminary reading of this
ordinance and authorized advertising for public hearing. The current Motor Vehicle Fuel Price Posting
Ordinance requires gasoline stations to
prominently and continuously display specific signage indicating the type of
motor vehicle fuel available for sale, the minimum price per gallon in numerals
at least six (6) inches tall, and the type of service offered for the displayed
price, but it does not require the seller to display the maximum price per
gallon a consumer will be charged for each type of fuel for sale or require the
seller to indicate on the sign whether the displayed price is a “discounted”
price for cash sales. Amending the
current Ordinance to require gasoline retailers to post the highest price a customer
would be required to pay and to prominently indicate on the same sign whether
the advertised price is discounted for cash sales, will prevent consumers from
being misled at the pump. Staff has met
with the industry and the industry has requested a one-year time period in
order to come into compliance.
Accordingly, the Ordinance has been amended so that the sellers would be
allowed up to one year to retrofit signs to meet the requirements. During the interim, if cash discounts are
offered, the sellers shall place a sign at the pump indicating the type of fuel
available for the discounted price. The
League of Cities has no opposition to the proposed Ordinance amendments. Countywide
(PGE)
D. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
1) Budget amendments and transfers in various
funds reflecting adjustments for balances brought forward, other revenues,
reserves and operating expenses;
2) $65,000 transfer from General Fund
Contingency Reserve for the biennial impact fee study as required under Article
13.A.5.F of the Unified Land Development Code.
The total of the adjustments is an increase of $29,777,225 in 214 funds.
SUMMARY: These
budget amendments and transfers are necessary to adjust FY 2014 budgets to
reflect differences between actual and estimated revenues and expenditures
of FY 2013. These amendments adjust the balances brought forward, various
revenue, expenditure and reserve accounts to their
audited balances. The proposed adjustments include $10,966,745 additional
reserves in the General Fund. This represents a
64% decrease from the average amount placed in reserves over the last three
years, which has ranged between $26,396,964 to $32,401,261. The
adjustment is a result of:
·
($539,125)
net reduction in excess fees and commission refunds from Constitutional
Officers: Sheriff’s Office ($4,507,334), Clerk and Comptroller $2,853,999,
Supervisor of Elections $422,354, Tax Collector $197,605, Property Appraiser
$494,251, and
·
$2,463,330
net additional revenues: Transfer from Employee Health $4,027,186, and other
revenue sources ($1,563,856) and
·
$9,107,540 expenditures less than and revenues greater
than originally estimated and
·
($65,000)
biennial impact fee study.
FY 2015 budget projections currently assume these additional reserves
will be carried forward to balance the annual budget. Countywide (PFK)
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MARCH 11, 2014
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: February 14, 2014 Memorandum to Local
Governments and Seven50 Consortium Members and Partners within the Treasure
Coast Region from Michael J. Busha, Executive Director of the Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) and James Murley, Executive Director of the South
Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC).
SUMMARY: In early 2010, a number of public and private
organizations within the Treasure Coast and South Florida regions entered into
the Sustainable Communities Initiative (SCI) Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU). The SFRPC, as the Grantee,
entered into a three-year Cooperative Agreement with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on February 21, 2011. After
the grant was awarded, a number of partners entered into a Sustainable
Communities Grant Consortium Agreement (Consortium Agreement) with the SFRPC.
The BCC approved a MOU with the TCRPC and the SFRPC on May 18, 2010. The BCC
approved the Consortium Agreement with the SFRPC in which the County agreed to
provide in-kind services valued at an amount not to exceed $24,960 on July 19,
2011. The February 14, 2014 memorandum notes that with the grant period ending
as of February 21, 2014 that the “responsibilities
and obligations in the MOU and Consortium Agreement are satisfactorily concluded and no longer in effect.” The County has already provided the in-kind
services that were the only contractual obligation in the July 19, 2011
Consortium Agreement. There was no contractual obligation to implement the
Seven50 Plan in the MOU. The County cannot in any event contract away its
legislative authority. Countywide
(RPB)
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff requests
Board direction: regarding the process for filling the position of
County Administrator, in anticipation of the August 2015 retirement of
incumbent Robert Weisman. SUMMARY: Robert Weisman, County Administrator,
will be retiring from the PBC Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in August
2015, after 35 years with Palm Beach County. This agenda item describes the
manner in which the position of County Administrator was last filled, provides
for the Board’s consideration, options for the selection of Mr. Weisman’s
replacement. Countywide (DN)
TIME CERTAIN 1:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M.
2. DELETED: REVISED TIME CERTAIN &
TITLE: Executive
Session scheduled for 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. in the McEaddy Conference Room
to discuss collective bargaining with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local
1577.
(Closed Session)
MARCH 11, 2014
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution authorizing the Department of Economic
Sustainability (DES) to submit an Intermediary Relending Program (IRP)
Application for up to $1,000,000 to the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Rural Development; authorizing acceptance of the funds awarded; and
authorizing the County Administrator or his designee to execute the Loan
Application and all other documents necessary for implementation of the IRP. SUMMARY:
Staff is recommending that the County submit an application to USDA, which if approved,
will increase the County’s original $400,000 allocation under the IRP by
$1,000,000. The IRP provides gap
financing to businesses located in the County’s western communities to
alleviate poverty and increase economic activity and employment. These loan funds will be leveraged with other
public and private loans, and the borrower will pledge security as
collateral. To date, approximately
$376,770 in loans have been committed from the County’s original IRP allocation
which include two businesses located in Belle Glade, one in Pahokee and one in
Loxahatchee. These businesses are
projected to generate 21 jobs and have a five year Economic Sustainability
Impact of $5,212,000. The funding being
applied for is projected to create 53 jobs and have a five year Economic
Sustainability Impact of $14,316,000. IRP
funds are Federal funds which require no local match. (Strategic Planning
Section) District 6 (DW)
D. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment One
to the Interlocal Agreement (R2010-1943) with the Town of Lake Park providing
funding for the expansion and renovation of the Lake Park Marina. SUMMARY:
On November 16, 2010, the County and the Town entered into an Interlocal
Agreement (R-2010-1943) which provided the Town with $2.4 Million for
acquisition of .8 acres of land adjacent to the Marina for expansion of boat
trailer parking. The Town closed on the
acquisition in December 2010 using the County’s grant funding. The Interlocal Agreement required the Town to
complete the boat trailer parking lot renovation within 24 months, which the
Town did. The Interlocal Agreement also
required the Town to close the southernmost section of Lake Shore Drive and
construct a pedestrian promenade within 60 months. On October 22, 2013 the Board conceptually
approved the Town’s proposal to close one lane of Lake Shore Drive, reconfigure
the pedestrian promenade and upper boat trailer parking lot and reconfigure the
internal circulation drives to provide a seamless connection between the upper
and lower trailer parking lots. At the
October 22 meeting, Commissioner Burdick questioned the impact on overall parking
provided at the Marina. The net change
in the number of spaces provided in the original plan and in the new plan is a loss of three trailer spaces and a gain of two
passenger vehicle spaces. It is Staff’s
opinion that the loss of three trailer spaces is more than offset by the
improved circulation between the parking lots and increased length of trailer
spaces, resulting in a much better overall layout. This Amendment One modifies the Project
Description and Conceptual Plan attached as Exhibits A and C to the Interlocal
Agreement, provides the Town 24 months to complete reconfiguration of the upper
trailer lot, and keeps the current deadline for completion of the promenade. (PREM)
District 1 (HJF)
MARCH 11, 2014
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution authorizing
the conveyance of the County’s interest in 0.42 acres of surplus property to
the City of Delray Beach, pursuant to Florida Statutes , Section 197.592(3),
without charge and with reservation of mineral and petroleum rights, but
without rights of entry and exploration; and
B) approve a County Deed in favor of the City of Delray Beach.
SUMMARY: The City of Delray Beach requested the
conveyance of County owned vacant surplus property. The 0.42 acre property is an alley located
south of Atlantic Avenue, north of Southwest 1st Street, between Southwest
6th Avenue and Southwest 7th Avenue and was acquired by
Final Decrees in 1945 and 1946. The
Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is redeveloping the surrounding
property and desires to incorporate the alley as part of the development. The property serves no present or future
County purpose. The property is being
conveyed pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 197.592(3), which requires the
conveyance of surplus property acquired by tax deed to the municipality in
which it is located, without regard to valuation. The property does not have a parcel control
number and therefore does not have an assessed valuation. Staff estimates the value of the property is
approximately $50,000. Staff did not
obtain an appraisal as the Statute requires conveyance to the municipality
without regard to the valuation. The County will retain mineral and petroleum
rights in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 270.11, without rights of
entry and exploration. This conveyance must be approved by a
Supermajority Vote (5 Commissioners). (PREM) District 7 (HJF)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
Concessionaire Service Agreement with Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Inc., a
Florida not-for-profit corporation, for the management and operation of the
Juno Beach Pier and concession building for $40,000/year commencing on or about
April 1, 2014. SUMMARY: The Parks and
Recreation Department (Parks) manages and operates the Juno Beach Pier through
an existing Concessionaire Service Agreement (CSA) with Dania Pier Management
Corp. In January 2014, PREM advertised a
Request For Proposals (RFP) for the management and
operation of the Pier concession, including a requirement to perform additional
maintenance tasks at the Pier. Four proposals were received and a Selection
Committee ranked the proposal from Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Inc.
(Loggerhead), as the most responsive. The guaranteed annual rent under the new
Concessionaire Service Agreement with Loggerhead is $40,000/year
($3,333.33/month), with annual four percent (4%) increases. The initial term of
the Concessionaire Service Agreement is for two years, with three options to
extend, each for a period of one year. Parks manages the Concessionaire Service
Agreement. (PREM) District 1 (HJF)
4. ADD ON:
Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: update on Attracting and
Retaining Major League Spring Training Facilities to the Southeast Florida
Corridor. SUMMARY: On Thursday March
6, 2014, Staff met with owners of the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals
(collectively “Teams”). Staff from St. Lucie County were also in attendance. The
overall purpose of the meeting was to exchange ideas on how additional Major
League Baseball Spring Training teams could be attracted and retained in the
Southeast Florida corridor. The existing
funding/legislative framework and siting opportunities and challenges
(“Existing Conditions”) were discussed to solicit feedback from the teams on
what changes can reasonably be made to the Existing Conditions to; 1) encourage
additional spring training franchises locating in the southeast corridor, and
2) stabilize and sustain spring training into the future. A critical element to
sustaining spring training in the long term is to not only identify funding for
the construction of new stadium and/or expansion of existing stadiums but also
for the renewal/replacement of existing stadiums. At the end of the meeting,
the Teams indicated that they were very interested in continuing discussions
and to that end wanted the County to pursue: 1) legislative changes, with their
support, and 2) additional funding sources and strategies. The Teams stated
that they have an interest in several sites and were going to move forward with
their own evaluations. The Teams did stress that follow-up needs to be done
expeditiously. (FDO Admin) Countywide (MJ)
MARCH 11, 2014
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. PLANNING, ZONING &
BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach
County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption for four historic properties
located within the City of West Palm Beach; and
B) approve the restrictive covenants for
the historic properties requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the period that the tax exemption is granted.
SUMMARY: The Resolution will authorize a County tax exemption for the following
historic properties located within the City of West Palm Beach:
Address: 219 Avila
Road, West Palm Beach (Residential)
Address: 333 Pilgrim
Road, West Palm Beach (Residential)
Address: 211 Plymouth Road, West Palm Beach
(Residential)
Address: 3001 Washington Road, West Palm Beach (Residential)
If granted,
the tax exemption will take effect January 1, 2014, and remain in effect for 10
years, or until December 31, 2023. The
exemption will apply to 100 percent of the assessed value of all improvements
to the historic properties, which resulted from restoration, renovation, or
rehabilitation of the properties. Actual exemption amounts will be based upon
the Countywide Millage rate on a yearly
basis. It is estimated that approximately $11,476 tax dollars will be exempted annually based on the 2014 Countywide
Millage rate. Accompanying each
resolution is a restrictive covenant, which requires the qualifying
improvements be maintained during the period that each tax exemption is
granted. District 2 (RPB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach
County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption for a historic property located
within the Town of Palm Beach; and
B) approve restrictive covenant for the
historic property, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained during
the period that the tax exemption is granted.
SUMMARY: The Resolution will authorize a County tax exemption for the
following historic property located within the Town of Palm Beach:
Address: 347 Worth Avenue (Commercial with residential above)
If granted the tax exemption shall take effect January 1, 2014, and shall remain in
effect for 10 years, or until December 31, 2023. The exemption shall apply to 100 percent of
the assessed value of all improvements to each historic property, which
resulted from restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of the property.
Actual exemption amounts will be based upon the Countywide Millage rate on a
yearly basis. It is estimated that approximately $4,423 tax dollars will be
exempted annually based on the 2014 Countywide
Millage Rate. Accompanying each resolution is a
restrictive covenant, which requires the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the period that each tax exemption is granted. District 1
(RPB)
MARCH 11, 2014
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
F. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on
April 15, 2014, at 9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Chapter 19, Article IX
(Ordinance No. 2008-43, amended by Ordinance No. 2011-007, amended by Ordinance
No. 2011-032, amended by Ordinance No. 2011-040, amended by Ordinance No.
2012-009, and amended by Ordinance No. 2013-003, amended by Ordinance No.
2013-007); relating to taxicabs and other Vehicles for Hire, to be known as the
Vehicle for Hire Ordinance; amending section 19-227 (Driver Requirements;
failure to comply); providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for a
savings clause; providing for severability; providing for inclusion in
the code of laws and ordinances; providing for captions; and providing an
effective date. SUMMARY: The proposed ordinance amendments incorporate a change in State law that
allows Counties to run “Level 2” or fingerprint based criminal background
checks on Vehicle for Hire drivers through the Federal Bureau of
Investigation’s national criminal database.
Our current Ordinance, based on the State law before this change, only
permitted a “Level 1” criminal screening, which is limited to a State of
Florida criminal background check through the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement database only. A related amendment to the ordinance will expand the
definition of a criminal conviction to include a “withhold of adjudication,” as
this is the definition used under State law for Level 2 background and
fingerprint based checks. After this
amendment, our Ordinance will be consistent with State law. The Vehicle for Hire Advisory Committee met
and unanimously approved the proposed language to expand our current state
background check to include a fingerprint based national background check for
all vehicle for hire drivers. It is anticipated that the
League of Cities will have no
opposition to the proposed Ordinance amendments. Countywide (PGE)
G. ENGINEERING &
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff requests Board direction: on implementing a 0.5% infrastructure sales
surtax referendum ballot question for the November 4, 2014 election, with such
surtax lasting from January 2015 until December 2017 (three years). SUMMARY:
The Board previously directed that
staff work on a list of potential capital projects for consideration – with an
emphasis on public works projects, and excluding projects involving the
County’s park system and County owned natural areas. The attached list includes projects
associated with road and pathway improvements, bridge/culvert replacements, and
drainage improvements, along with traffic signal system upgrades. This surtax is expected to raise about $110
million annually, with approximately $66 million available for county projects
and $44 million distributed to the municipalities each year. The municipal distribution will be made to
each community based on population, and the County would have no control over
the distribution or how each municipality might choose to spend the funds. Countywide
(MRE)
MARCH 11, 2014
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
H. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Purchase of two parcels of vacant land (36.6442
total acres) located south and southwest of the County’s Hungryland Slough
Natural Area from Jeffrey F. Gouveia and Melvin W. Parker for $36,644.20 (land
costs), plus closing and miscellaneous costs of $850. SUMMARY: The subject parcels are located
south of the County’s Hungryland Slough Natural Area and a portion of the J.W.
Corbett Wildlife Management Area, and north of the Mecca property. Both parcels are encumbered by a drainage
easement held by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). Purchase of the subject parcels will
guarantee that County staff and the public will be able to use the canal banks
to travel between the Hungryland Slough Natural Area and J.W. Corbett Wildlife
Management Area. An October 2013
appraisal performed on behalf of the County assigned a market value of $1,000
per acre to the subject parcels. The
purchase price is equivalent to $1,000 per acre. A title policy will be obtained for each
parcel and a pre-acquisition environmental assessment will be performed by
ERM. County Survey has prepared a sketch
and legal for each of the subject parcels; a boundary survey will not be
obtained due to the low price of the land.
The land acquisition, and related closing and miscellaneous costs will
be paid from the Natural Areas Fund, a non-ad valorem source of funds. This sale must be approved by a
supermajority (5 Commissioners). District 1 (HF)
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MARCH 11, 2014
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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RECESS AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONVENE AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
MARCH 11, 2014
7. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SITTING AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
A. HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: reappointment
of the following individual to the Palm Beach County Environmental Appeal Board
for a term beginning on April 1, 2014 and ending on March 31, 2017:
Nominee Seat No. Seat
Requirement Nominated
by:
David J. Colangelo 2 Water Resource
South Florida Water Professional Management District Employed
by
SFWMD
Summary: The
Board is composed of five members.
Membership must consist of one attorney recommended by the Palm Beach
County Bar Association; one person recommended by the Gold Coast Builders
Association (now known as Florida Atlantic Builders Association) ; one professional engineer recommended by the Palm Beach
Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers; one water resource
professional employed by the South Florida Water Management District; and one drinking water engineer employed by the
Department of Environmental Protection. Countywide (PGE)
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ADJOURN AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
RECONVENE AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
MARCH 11, 2014
8. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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MARCH 11, 2014
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
MARCH 11, 2014
A. District
1 – COMMISSIONER HAL R. VALECHE
B. District
2 – COMMISSIONER PAULETTE BURDICK, VICE MAYOR
C. District
3 - COMMISSIONER SHELLEY VANA
D. District
4 – COMMISSIONER STEVEN L. ABRAMS
E. District
5 - COMMISSIONER MARY LOU BERGER
F. District
6 - COMMISSIONER JESS R. SANTAMARIA
G. District
7 - COMMISSIONER PRISCILLA A. TAYLOR, MAYOR
11. ADJOURNMENT
"If a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he will need
a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based."