ORDER OF BUSINESS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
MARCH 13, 2007
TUESDAY COMMISSION
9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS
1. CALL
TO ORDER
A. Roll
Call
B. Invocation
C. Pledge
of Allegiance
2. AGENDA
APPROVAL
A. Additions,
Deletions, Substitutions
B. Adoption
3. CONSENT
AGENDA (Pages 7 - 28)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
(Page 29)
5. PUBLIC
HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Page 30)
6. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 31 - 38)
TIME
CERTAIN – 9:30A.M. (Annual Service Awards) (Page 37)
TIME
CERTAIN – 11:00A.M. (Sheriff’s request for $11,000,000) (Page 38)
7. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Pages 39 -40)
8. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. (Page 41)
9. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 42)
10. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 43)
11. ADJOURNMENT (Page 43)
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MARCH 13, 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 7
3A-1 Resolution by the Town of Gulf Stream
expressing opposition to HB529 known as the “Consumer Choice Act of 2007”
3A-2 Resolution
by Town of Ocean Ridge supporting the “Municipal Home Rule Powers Act”
3A-3 Agreement
with Trump International Golf Club for charitable golf tournament
3A-4 Interlocal
Agreement with City of South Bay for Park of Commerce predevelopment costs
3A-5 Agreement
with Tripp Electric Motors for Economic Development Set-Aside Program funds
Page 8
3A-6 Agreement
with Trump International Golf Club for charitable golf tournament
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 8
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claim settlements list
C. ENGINEERING
Page 8
3C-1 Renewal
of MSTU Districts “A” through “E” Services Agreements for professional services
3C-2 Supplemental
Agreement No. 12 with Greenhorne & O’Mara for professional services
Page 9
3C-3 Agreement
with Arcadis G&M, Inc. for professional services
3C-4 Report
of plat recordations from October 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006
3C-5 Resolution
releasing interests in drainage easement and declaring replacement easement
3C-6 Interlocal
Agreement with City of Pahokee for Canal Point Sanitary Sewer installation
3C-7 Agreement
with Tetra Tech EC, Inc. for purchase of freshwater mitigation credits
Page 10
3C-8 JPA
with City of West Palm Beach for construction of mast arm traffic signal
3C-9 Tender
Agreement with Carolina Casualty Company, J.W. Cheatham and Petro Hydro relating
to SR 80 and Forest Hill Blvd. intersection improvements
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 11
3D-1 Amendment
No. 10 with Denise M. Nieman, County Attorney
3D-2 Agreement
of Removal, Appointment and Acceptance regarding Airport Revenue Bonds
3D-3 Transcript
for closing of Biomedical Research Park Project bonds – Series 2006A
3D-4 Transcript
for closing of Biomedical Research Park Project bonds – Series 2006
3D-5 Transcript
for closing of Palm Beach Day Academy Project bonds
Page 12
3D-6 Transcript
for closing of Hanley Center, Inc. Project bonds
3D-7 Transcript
for closing of The King’s Academy, Inc. Project bonds
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 12
3E-1 Application
to Florida Department of Education for Summer Food Service Program
3E-2 Amendment
No. 1 with The ARC of Palm Beach County to change unit cost rate
Page 13
3E-3 Contract
with United Way and Disaster Recovery Coalition for disaster recovery services
3E-4 Deleted
3E-5 Contract
with Area Agency on Aging for senior programs and services
3E-6 Contract
with Area Agency on Aging for disaster preparedness and response services
3E-7 Contract
with Executive Service Corps for assistance with not-for-profit agencies
F. AIRPORTS
Page 14
3F-1 U.S.
Customs and Border Protection Bond for operations at PBIA
3F-2 Increase
in Passenger Facility Charge at PBIA
3F-3 Amendment
to Purchase and Sale Agreement with Frank W. Cathey
3F-4 Receive
and file two (2) original Airport Use and Lease Agreements for Airports
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 15
3G-1 Budget
Transfer for PGA Blvd. refund
3G-2 Recording
of FY 2006 retirements of tangible personal property
3G-3 Settlement
offer for Code Enforcement lien against Gail S. & Larry A. Kreielsheimer
3G-4 Settlement
offer for Code Enforcement lien against Robert W. Miller
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 16
3H-1 JOC
Work Order with M.A.C. Construction for Canal Point Community Center
renovations
3H-2 JOC
Work Order with Holt Contractors for Belle Glade Fire Rescue Modular
renovations
3H-3 JOC
Work Order with H.A. Contracting for Eagle Academy housing renovations
3H-4 Amendment
No. 1 with C.R. Dunn for annual electrical contract
Page 17
3H-5 Amendment
with Boca Raton Community Hospital for inter-agency communications
3H-6 Contract
with Colome’ & Associates for architectural services
3H-7 Contract
with Saltz Michelson Architects for architectural services
3H-8 Contract
with MPA Architects for architectural services
Page 18
3H-9 Termination
of Lease Agreement with Loxahatchee River Historical Society
Page 19
3H-10 Lease Agreement with Tallman,
LLC for warehouse/outdoor space for PBSO impound lot
I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Page 19
3I-1 Amendment
No. 1 with Seagull Industries for CDBG funds for adult training program
Page 20
3I-2 Revision
to the CDBG Program Local Entitlement Methodology and Strategy
3I-3 Request
for Release of Funds and Certification Form for CDBG Program funds
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING - None
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 20
3K-1 Resolution
amending Lago Del Sol Water Main Extension project
3K-2 Resolution
amending Eden Lawn Terrace & Kathy Lane Water Main Extension project
Page 21
3K-3 Change
Order No. 3 with Ricman International for the La Mancha Avenue extension
project
3K-4 Change
Order No. 2 with Poole & Kent Company for Lake Region Water Treatment Plant
3K-5 Amendment
No. 3 with SFWMD for Lake Region Water Treatment Plant
Page 22
3K-6 Contract
with AKA Services, Inc. for potable water, reclaimed water and wastewater
pipelines
3K-7 Receive
and file Standard Development Agreement and Renewal Agreement for WUD
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 23
3L-1 Contract
with SFWMD for Delaware Scrub Restoration project
3L-2 Budget
Transfer for South Loxahatchee Slough Wetland Restoration project
Page 24
3L-3 Donation
of 0.99 acre parcel from Tierra del Sol at Jupiter for Jupiter Ridge Natural
Area
3L-4 Task
Order w/Taylor Engineering for professional engineering design and permitting
services
3L-5 Budget
Transfer for Singer Island Shore Protection project
Page 25
3L-6 Task
Order with Taylor Engineering for sea turtle monitoring services
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 25
3M-1 Agreement
with Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities for Allianz Championship
Page 26
3M-2 School
Board Recreation Assistance Program Funding Form for Pahokee Middle/Senior High
3M-3 Resolution
amending Resolution delegating authority to Assistant Director to sign
Independent Contractor Agreements
N. LIBRARY - None
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Page 26
3P-1 Grant
Agreement with Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau for Sweet Corn Fiesta
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION - None
R. HUMAN RESOURCES - None
S. FIRE RESCUE - None
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES - None
V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None
W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None
X. PUBLIC SAFETY - None
Y. PURCHASING - None
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
Page 26
3Z-1 Renewal
of Excess Property & Liability Insurance
Page 27
3Z-2 Renewal
of Excess Automobile Liability Insurance
AA. PALM TRAN - None
BB. SHERIFF
Page 27
3BB-1 FDLE “2006 Paul Coverdell
National Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant”
3BB-2 FL Dept. of Transportation Highway Safety Grant for I-95 enforcement
Page 28
3BB-3 Budget Amendment for law enforcement services for Lake Worth Tax
Collector’s Office
CC. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 28
3CC-1 First Amendment with Palm Beach County Film &
Television Commission
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 29
4A Alexander W. Dreyfoos Days
4B William G. Winters Day
4C American Red Cross Month
4D Loxahatchee Groves Days
4E Extension Living Well Week
4F Certificates of Appreciation for
Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Committee
4G Certificates of Appreciation for
Environmentally Sensitive Lands Acquisition Selection Committee
4H Welcome to Ambassador Jean-David Levitte
of France to Palm Beach County
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
Page 30
5A Resolution confirming special assessment
for the Ferndale Drive Water Main Extension
5B Ordinance establishing rates, fees and charges
for potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water services
REGULAR AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION
Page 31
6A-1 Business
Incubation Program Grant with Enterprise Development for Glades
6A-2 Business
Incubation Program Grant with Business & Economic Development &
Revitalization
Page 32
6A-3 Junior
Achievement’s request regarding Government Center at Exchange City
6A-4 Film
& TV Tech Prep Grant with Palm Beach County Film & Television
Commission
Page 33
6A-5 Strategic
Economic Development Plan
6A-6 Resolution
regarding Life Science Industry economic incentives
AIRPORTS
Page 34
6B-1 Request
for Proposal for Lantana Commercial Land Development
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 35
6C-1 Resolution
amending Investment Policy provisions
6C-2 Disclosure
Statement
6C-3 Resolution
approving Housing Finance Authority (LaCosta Apartments) Bonds
Page 36
6C-4 Resolution
approving Housing Finance Authority (Palm Gardens Apartments) Bonds
HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Page 36
6D-1 Transfer
of the deed for Jupiter Gardens to Community Land Trust of PBC
6D-2 Release
of Restrictions for Hope House of the Palm Beaches, Inc.
Page 37
6D-3 Creation
of Fiscal Manager I position
HUMAN
RESOURCES
Page 37
6E-1 Presentation
of annual Service Awards – TIME CERTAIN
9:30A.M.
CRIMINAL
JUSTICE COMMISSION
Page 37
6F-1 Creation
of Crime Prevention Project Specialist position
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
SHERIFF
Page 38
6G-1 Budget
Amendment of $11,000,000 to fund an accelerated time line for Mobile Data
project – TIME
CERTAIN 11:00A.M.
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Pages 39 - 40)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
(Page 41)
STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 42)
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 43)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 43)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
Resolution No. 007-2 by the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream
expressing opposition to House Bill 529 (H529), known as the “Consumer Choice
Act of 2007”, urging Florida Legislature representatives to refrain from any
form of support or co-sponsorship of H529 and to vote in opposition to H529,
requesting Governor Crist to advise the House and Senate leadership that he
does not support H529 in advance of the opening of the 2007 Regular
Session. Countywide
2. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Resolution No. R2007-02 by the Town Commission of the Town of Ocean Ridge, supporting and endorsing the principals of the Municipal Home Rule Powers Act.
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Golf
Tournament Agreement with Trump International Golf Club, L.C. and the Florida
Atlantic University Foundation, Inc. for a one day charitable golf tournament
to be held on May 16, 2007. SUMMARY: The Development Site Lease Agreement with the
Trump International Golf Club, L.C. (Trump), approved September 3, 1996
(R96-1277D), allows use of the golf course during the months of May through
October for the County to host either a single two-day or two (2) - one (1) day
charitable golf tournament(s). The Golf
Tournament Agreement provides for the Trump International Golf Club to be
available exclusively for the tournament to be held on May 16, 2007. Proceeds from the golf tournament will
benefit the Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Inc. Countywide (LMB)
4. Staff
recommends motion to approve:
A) an Interlocal Agreement with the City of South Bay totaling $60,000 for the South Bay Park of Commerce for predevelopment costs; and
B) a Budget Transfer of $60,000
from the Capital Outlay Fund to the Economic Development Fund.
SUMMARY: The
Interlocal Agreement will provide for the pre-development costs required for
the purchase of the South Bay Park of Commerce by a master developer. District 6 (DW)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement
with Tripp Electric Motors, Inc. under the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)/Economic Development Set-Aside Program for $400,000. SUMMARY: On December 5, 2006, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved four (4) CDBG/ Economic Set-Aside projects for
fiscal year 2006/2007 funding (Item No. 5A-3).
Through the funding granted, Tripp Electric Motors will create
twenty-seven (27) full-time equivalent positions. The Agreement with Tripp
Electric Motors, Inc. will be retroactive and commence on January 1, 2007. Countywide/District 6 (DW)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Golf Tournament Agreement with Trump
International Golf Club, L.C., Junior Golf and Academics of America, Inc., and
Tab Development, Inc. for a one (1) day charitable golf tournament to be held
on May 28, 2007. SUMMARY: The Development Site Lease Agreement with the
Trump International Golf Club, L.C. (Trump), approved September 3, 1996
(R96-1277D), allows use of the golf course during the months of May through
October for the County to host either a single two (2) day or two (2) – one (1)
day charitable golf tournament(s). The
Golf Tournament Agreement provides for the Trump International Golf Club to be
available exclusively for the tournament to be held on May 28, 2007. Proceeds from the golf tournament will
benefit Junior Golf and Academics of America, Inc and Tab Development,
Inc. Countywide (LMB)
(Admin.)
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
Joint
Meeting/Legislative Delegation December
11, 2006
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts
(regular & hurricane-related) and claim settlements list as submitted by
various departments to the Clerk & Comptroller=s Office.
Countywide
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the renewal
of the MSTU Districts “A” through “E” Services Agreement with the following
firm:
Original
Firm Name Agreement
Date Resolution No.
Last
Devenport, Inc. March 15,
2005 R2005-0519
SUMMARY: This
Agreement is being considered for renewal for required professional services,
on a task order basis. Countywide
(PFK)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplemental
Agreement No. 12 to Project Agreement R2000-1737 in the amount of $289,211.58
with Greenhorne & O’Mara, Inc. (GOI) for professional services. SUMMARY: This Supplemental Agreement will provide the
services necessary for the preparation of revised construction plans for
Okeechobee Boulevard from west of State Road 7 to east of Jog Road (Project). Districts 2 & 6 (PFK)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement
in the amount of $292,264.38 with Arcadis G&M, Inc. (Arcadis) for
professional services. SUMMARY:
This Agreement will provide the professional services necessary for
the preparation of design plans and construction bid documents for Blue Heron
Boulevard and Congress Avenue Phase II Intersection Improvements
(Project). District 7 (MRE)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Report
of plat recordations from October 1, through December 31, 2006. SUMMARY: This is a quarterly summary of subdivision
plats recorded during the past fiscal quarter as required by the Department of
Engineering and Public Works Policies and Procedures Manual Item No. ED-O-11,
governing administrative approval of plats by the County Engineer. Countywide (MRE)
5. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution
releasing the County’s interests in a portion of an existing drainage easement
located on County-owned property, and declare an alternative location on a
portion of the same County-owned property as a drainage easement to serve as a
replacement for the portion being released, being in Section 03, Township 41
South, Range 42 East. SUMMARY: This item will release the County’s interest
in an existing drainage easement, and declare a new drainage easement to
replace the released easement. District
1 (PFK)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Pahokee totaling $710,950 for the installation of
the Canal Point Sanitary Sewer. SUMMARY: The Interlocal Agreement will provide for the
construction and other related costs of the sanitary sewer expansion serving
the unincorporated Canal Point area from Pahokee to the West Palm Beach
Canal. The City of Pahokee will perform
all work to complete the project. The
Economic Development Office has prepared applications and assisted the City in
preparing applications for State and Federal grants to fund construction of the
sanitary sewer expansion in the Canal Point area. The County has allocated funds through the
Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) for this project. District 6 (MRE)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement
with Tetra Tech EC, Inc. (TTEC) for the $128,000 purchase of 1.60 freshwater
mitigation credits from the Loxahatchee Mitigation Bank required for the
construction of Hypoluxo Road from west of Lyons Road to west of Hagen Ranch
Road (Project). SUMMARY: Through this Agreement, the County will obtain
the mitigation credits required to satisfy the County’s mitigation obligation
to the South Florida Water Management District and the United States Army Corps
of Engineers for the Project. District 3
(MRE)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Joint Project Participation Agreement (JPA) with the City of West Palm
Beach for the construction of an emergency mast arm traffic signal at the
intersection of Okeechobee Boulevard (SR 704) and Benoist Farms Road;
B) a Budget Amendment of $150,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund to recognize the City of
West Palm Beach’s participation in this project and appropriate it to
Signal/Okeechobee Boulevard and Benoist Farms Road; and
C) a Budget Transfer of $150,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund
from Traffic Signals-Mast Arms FY 2007 to Signal/Okeechobee Boulevard and
Benoist Farms Road.
SUMMARY: The
City of West Palm Beach will reimburse the County for one-half of the cost of
the construction of the emergency traffic signal on Okeechobee Boulevard (SR
704), a State road, at the intersection with Benoist
Farms Road, a County-maintained roadway.
The City is currently building Fire Station Number 7 on the northeast
corner of the intersection. Funding for
the County’s share of the project’s cost is available in the Traffic Signals –
Mast Arms FY 2007 Account. District 2
(MRE)
9. Staff
recommends motion to approve:
A) a
Tender Agreement between Palm Beach County, Carolina Casualty Company, J.W.
Cheatham, Inc., and Petro Hydro, Inc., relating to Project No. 2003600, State Road
80 and Forest Hill Boulevard intersection improvements; and
B) a
Budget Transfer of $297,417 in the Road Impact Fee Fund – Zone 3 to recognize a
payment from Carolina Casualty Company as surety for Petro Hydro, Inc., and
appropriate it to State Road 80 and Forest Hill intersection improvements as
additional cost to complete the project by a substitute contractor.
SUMMARY: In
February 2006, Palm Beach County and Petro Hydro, Inc., entered into a contract
for Project No. 2003600 for intersection improvements at State Road 80 and
Forest Hill Boulevard. In September
2006, the Board terminated Petro Hydro’s rights to complete the work on the
project due to their failure to prosecute the work in a manner satisfactory to
the County. The parties have negotiated
a settlement of the claims made by each of them and, as a result, Carolina
Casualty Company is tendering J. W. Cheatham, Inc. as the completing contractor
for the project, and has provided the County with a check in the amount of
$297,416.12 to cover the increased costs of completing the project. District 6 (JM)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) Amendment No. 10 to the Contract (R96-0714D, as amended by R98-0392D, R99-0493D, R2000-0402, R2001-0419, R2002-0371, R2003-0410, R2004-0499; R2005-0591; R2006-0442) with Denise M. Nieman, County Attorney; and
B) a 7% salary increase for the period March 26, 2007, through March 25, 2008.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the terms and conditions of the original contract, this Amendment provides for the County Attorney’s services through March 25, 2012. A 7% increase would raise the County Attorney’s salary from $181,912.50 to $194,646.40. Such an increase is consistent with the County’s treatment of non-contract County employees. Countywide (DN)
2. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: the Agreement of Removal, Appointment and
Acceptance (the “Agreement”) between U.S. Bank National Association, the
Bank of New York Trust Company of America, The Bank of New York Trust Company
and Palm Beach County, Florida, as authorized by Resolution R2006-2307 adopted
on October 17, 2006, as it concerns the Airport System Revenue Bonds project. SUMMARY:
On October 17, 2006,
the Board adopted Resolution No. R2006-2307 authorizing the execution of the
Agreement. The fully executed Agreement by the parties has
been provided. This Agreement should now
be received and filed in the Minutes Department. Countywide (PFK)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the Official Transcript for the
closing of the $6,976,600 Palm Beach County, Florida, Public Improvement
Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes (Biomedical Research Park Project) Series 2006A
(the “Bonds”) as authorized by Resolution R2006-2644 adopted on December 5,
2006, and $479,765 Palm Beach County, Florida, Taxable Public Improvement
Revenue Note (Biomedical Research Park Project), Series 2006B as authorized by
Resolution R2006-2682 adopted on December 12, 2006. SUMMARY: The closing occurred December 15, 2006. The official
transcript for this transaction has been provided. This transcript should now be received and
filed in the Minutes Department. Countywide
(PFK)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the Official Transcript for the
closing of the $16,322,600 Palm Beach County, Florida, Public Improvement
Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes (Biomedical Research Park Project), Series 2006
(the “Bonds”), as authorized by Resolution R2006-1044 adopted on June 6,
2006. SUMMARY: The closing occurred November 22, 2006. The
official transcript for this transaction has been provided. This transcript should now be received and
filed in the Minutes Department. Countywide
(PFK)
5. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: the Official Transcript for the
closing of the Palm Beach County, Florida, $12,000,000 Tax-Exempt Adjustable
Mode Revenue Bonds (Palm Beach Day Academy, Inc. Project) Series 2006 (the
“Bonds”) as authorized by Resolution R2006-2541 adopted on November 21, 2006. SUMMARY: The closing occurred November 30, 2006. The
official transcript for this transaction has been provided. This transcript should now be received and
filed in the Minutes Department. Countywide
(PFK)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the Official Transcript for the
closing of the Palm Beach County, Florida, $17,500,000 Variable Rate Demand
Revenue Bonds (Hanley Center, Inc. Project) Series 2006 (the “Bonds”) as
authorized by Resolution R2006-2002 adopted on September 12, 2006. SUMMARY: The closing occurred October 26,
2006. The official transcript for this transaction has been provided. This transcript should now be received and
filed in the Minutes Department. Countywide
(PFK)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the Official
Transcript for the closing of the Palm Beach County, Florida, $22,000,000
Tax-Exempt Adjustable Mode Revenue Bonds (The King’s Academy, Inc. Project)
Series 2006 (the “Bonds”) as authorized by Resolution R2006-0896 adopted on May
16, 2006. SUMMARY: The closing occurred August 10, 2006. The
official transcript for this transaction has been provided. This transcript should now be received and
filed in the Minutes Department. Countywide
(PFK)
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Application for
Participation to the Florida Department of Education (DOE) for the period June
4, 2007, through August 17, 2007 in the amount of $532,572 for the Summer Food
Service Program (SFSP); and
B) Sponsor Agreement with the Florida DOE for the period June 4, 2007, through August 17, 2007 in the amount of $532,572 for the SFSP.
SUMMARY: This program will fund the operation of approximately 70 sites where meals will be provided to children 18 years or younger. These sites will provide daily an estimated 10,237 breakfasts, lunches, and snacks during the summer months. No County funds are required. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
1 to The ARC of Palm Beach County contract (R2006-2624) for the period October
1, 2006, through September 30, 2007, to change the unit cost rate. SUMMARY: Adjustments to the unit cost rate and units
delivered are necessary to better serve clients and more appropriately reflect
the cost of the services provided. A
unit of service is defined as one (1) month of independent living or group home
care, which includes supported living coach services in supported living. The Amendment to their contract will change
the cost per unit to $543.05 for a total of 480 units to be delivered. There is no change to the contract amount and
no additional funding is being requested. Countywide (TKF)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Contract with United Way of Palm Beach County,
Inc. (United Way) and Palm
Beach County Disaster Recovery Coalition, Inc.
(Disaster Recovery Coalition) for the period October 1, 2006, through September
30, 2007 in an amount not-to-exceed $125,000 to provide disaster recovery
services; and
B) Budget
Amendment of $125,000 in the General Fund, Human Services.
SUMMARY: This Contract with United Way and Disaster Recovery Coalition, Inc. will support staffing and
related expenses for the Disaster Recovery Coalition. United Way agrees to provide oversight as the fiscal
agent for the Coalition and direct supervision of coalition personnel and the
Coalition agrees to provide disaster response and recovery services in support
of the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)
4. DELETED
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract with the Area Agency
on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. for senior programs and services for
the period October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007, in an amount
not-to-exceed $117,000. SUMMARY: Contract
with this County-sponsored, non‑profit agency will enhance services to
seniors through the provision of program monitoring, technical assistance and
training to ensure that provider agencies deliver high quality service, and
comply with all contract terms and applicable state and federal laws. The Contract funds will be applied as
matching funds necessary to maximize State and Federal grant dollars requested
by the Agency. Countywide (TKF)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Contract with the Area Agency on Aging Palm
Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA) to provide disaster preparedness and response
services for the period October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007, in an
amount not-to-exceed $125,000; and
B) Budget Amendment of $125,000 in the General
Fund, Human Services.
SUMMARY: This Contract with the Area
Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. will provide for services in
support of County efforts to identify at-risk seniors and persons with disabilities
and to assist individuals and communities to plan for and respond to disasters.
These services will be conducted under
the framework of the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
(Human Services) Countywide (TKF)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with the Executive Service Corps of Southeast
Florida, Inc. for services provided by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence for the period October
1, 2006, through September 30, 2007, in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000. SUMMARY:
Contract with this County‑sponsored
agency will provide funding for programs designed to strengthen the
administrative, financial and technical capabilities of not-for-profit
agencies, particularly those that provide services to the County through the
Financially Assisted Agencies Program. The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, a
program of the Executive Service Corps of Southeast Florida, Inc., will develop
and produce the 2007 Certification Assessment Tool, a Self-Assessment Manual,
and will offer an array of training, education and technical assistance
resources and programming to FAA grantees.
The majority of funding for the Center is currently provided by the
Children’s Services Council, United Way and Palm Health Care. Countywide (TKF)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Bond
for $100,000 for operations at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA). SUMMARY: CBP operates an airport security program
under the authority of Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations, Section
122.182. This section of the regulation
stipulates the conditions of unescorted access to airport security program
participants within the identified CBP security areas. The regulation requires certain persons to
apply and qualify for a CBP security seal identification card and the
applications be supported by a bond of the applicant’s employer or principal on
CBP Form 301. Countywide (LMB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: increasing the Passenger Facility
Charge (PFC) at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) from $3 to $4.50. SUMMARY: In order to carry out the projects contained
in the Board of County Commissioners’ approved Airport Master Plan for PBIA,
the Department of Airports requests approval to increase the PFC from $3 to
$4.50. Board approval of this
item does not constitute final authority to increase the PFC to $4.50 at this
time. Final acceptance of this increase
is contingent upon the approval of the County’s application by the Federal
Aviation Administration, currently anticipated in late Summer 2007. Countywide (LMB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: First Amendment to the Agreement for Purchase and
Sale with Frank W. Cathey, Trustee of the Frank W. Cathey Revocable
Trust, dated December 23, 1986, and Frank W. Cathey and Martin V. DeLisi,
Co-Successor Trustees of the Virginia C. Cathey Revocable Trust, dated December
23, 1986 for property located West of Runway
9L at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA).
SUMMARY: On December 19,
2006 the BCC approved an Agreement for Purchase and Sale (R2006-2718) in the
amount of $1,370,000 for property located at 383 North Military Trail, West
Palm Beach, Florida. As a result of a
title search conducted prior to closing, it was discovered that one (1) of the
Co-Successor Trustees of the Virginia C. Cathey Revocable Trust had been
replaced as of April 9, 2003 in accordance with the requirements of the
Virginia Trust and the BCC was not made aware of this change until after the
original Agreement was approved. Also,
the name of the Virginia Trust in the original Agreement contained a
scrivener’s error. Approval of this
Amendment is requested to correct the aforementioned issues. Countywide (LMB)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: two (2) original agreements for the Department of
Airports:
A) Airline-Airport Use and Lease Agreement with American Airlines, Inc., effective October 1, 2006; and
B) Airline-Airport Use and Lease Agreement
with Delta Airlines, Inc., effective October 1, 2006.
SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for execution of the standard
County agreements above was approved by the BCC in R2006-1906 pursuant to PPM
CW-0-51. Countywide (LMB)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $740,764 in the Road Impact Fee Fund-Zone 1 from Reserves to PGA Boulevard from Florida Turnpike to west of Jog Road/Ryder Cup Boulevard. Summary: The Impact Fee Office has approved a refund of previously collected road impact fees paid in error by Taylor Woodrow Communities (TWC) at Mirasol. This Budget Transfer provides for the appropriation of the previously collected road impact fees and allows the County to pay a refund to Taylor Woodrow in accordance with Article 13, Impact Fees, of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). District 1 (LB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the recording of the FY 2006 retirements of
tangible personal property (equipment, vehicles, publications) in the official
minutes of the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting as prescribed by Florida
Statutes, Chapter 274. Summary: Florida
Statutes, Chapter 274 and the Palm Beach County “Surplus Property Ordinance”
require the recording of the disposal (retirement) of tangible personal
property from the official records of Palm Beach County at historical value.
Disposal, retirement and reconciliation adjustments total $20,291,307.28, which
includes 355 items unaccounted for but not disposed of in Fiscal Year 2006, in
the amount of $1,512,552.02 (depreciated value of $147,820.14). Approval of this agenda item allows Palm Beach
County to meet required legal obligations.
Countywide (PFK)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a negotiated Settlement
offer in the amount of $15,000 for the full satisfaction of a Code Enforcement
lien that was entered against Gail S. & Larry A. Kreielsheimer on November
21, 2001. Summary: The Code Enforcement Special Master (CESM)
entered an Order on September 5, 2001 giving the Kreielsheimers until October 5, 2001 to remove a contractor’s
construction trailer that was being stored on the property without an
appropriate active building permit.
Compliance with the CESM’s Order was not achieved by the ordered
compliance date and a fine in the amount of $50 per day was imposed. The CESM then entered a claim of lien against
the Kreielsheimers on November 21, 2001. The cited code violation was fully corrected
as of October 8, 2003. The total
accumulated lien amount through January 8, 2007, the date settlement
discussions began, totaled $66,321.21, of which the Kreielsheimers have agreed to pay the County $15,000 (22.6%) for
full settlement of their outstanding Code Enforcement Lien. District 1 (PM)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a negotiated Settlement
offer in the amount of $24,000 for the full satisfaction of a Code Enforcement
lien that was entered against Robert W. Miller on April 15, 1997. Summary:
The Code Enforcement Special Master (CESM) entered an Order on December
4, 1996 giving Robert W. Miller
until April 3, 1997 to obtain building permits, inspections and Certificates of
Completion for the enclosure and conversion of an existing porch into a living
space and the addition of a laundry room, which were done without permits. Compliance with the CESM’s Order was not
achieved by the ordered compliance date and a fine in the amount of $75 per day
was imposed. The CESM then entered a
claim of lien against Robert W. Miller
on April 15, 1997. The cited code
violations were fully corrected as of January 28, 1999. The total accumulated lien amount through
April 30, 2006, the month settlement discussions began, totaled $87,137.52, of
which Robert W. Miller has
agreed to pay the County $24,000 (27.5%) for full settlement of his outstanding
Code Enforcement Lien. District 2 (PM)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: JOC Work
Order No. 07-061 with M.A.C. Construction, Inc. (R2005-0537) in the amount of
$72,685.45 to provide additional renovations at the Canal Point Community
Center in Canal Point. Summary:
The additional work is required to
complete post-hurricane renovations associated with replacement of the roof and
structure. Additional renovations
include new aluminum handrails at front steps; R-10 insulation attached to the
underside of the new roof; sheet metal A/C duct; railings for the front porch;
replace mechanical room louvers; relocate AHU/disconnect; interior/exterior
painting; etc. The SBE goals are 15%. The SBE participation in this Work Order is
0%. When the participation for this work
order is added to M.A.C.’s total participation-to-date, the resulting values
are 21.8%. This Work Order is being sent
for Board approval since the total project cost exceeds $200,000 (the original
Work Order for $171,224.86 was approved by the Contract Review Committee (CRC)
on May 24, 2006). The total construction duration is 30 days. This work will comply with all applicable
local, state, and federal codes and regulations. (FD&O Admin) Countywide/District 6 (JM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: JOC Work
Order No. 07-051 with Holt Contractors, Inc. (R2005-0538) in the amount of
$10,977.76 to provide additional renovations at the new Belle Glade Fire Rescue
Modular in Belle Glade. Summary:
The work consists of additional work
required to complete installation of a three (3) bedroom modular. Additional work includes removal of the
factory installed vinyl coated wall and replacement with painted drywall. The SBE goals are 15%. The SBE participation in this Work Order is
100%. When the participation for this Work
Order is added to Holt’s total participation-to-date, the resulting values are
100% overall. This Work Order is being
sent for Board approval since the total project cost exceeds $200,000 (the
original Work Order for $199,341.07 was approved by the Contract Review
Committee (CRC) on November 8, 2006). The
total construction duration is 30 days. This
work will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal codes and
regulations. (FD&O Admin) Countywide/District 6 (JM)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: JOC Work
Order No. 07-053 with H.A. Contracting Corp., (R2005-0541) in the amount of
$232,394.55 for renovations at the Housing Building at Eagle Academy. Summary: The renovations consist of the replacement of
the existing stucco finish, including subsurface repairs, painting, and
installing hurricane shutters. The SBE
goals are 15%. The SBE participation in
this Work Order is 1.72%. When the
participation for this Work Order is added to H.A.’s total
participation-to-date, the resulting values are 18.1%. The total construction duration is 180 days. This work will comply with all applicable
local, state, and federal codes and regulations. (FD&O Admin) Countywide/District 6 (JM)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
1 to Contract with C.R. Dunn, Inc. (R2006-0203) to implement the first renewal
of an annual contract. Summary:
This agenda item is a renewal to the
Annual Contract–Electrical which was awarded to C.R. Dunn, Inc. as one (1) of
four (4) approved participants. The
contractor will continue to perform on projects for various facilities. This annual Electrical contract is an
indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of $
600,000. The renewal term is twelve (12)
months or until $600,000 in work orders are issued. Staff is bringing forward the Amendment at
this time based on expiration of the term.
All terms of the original contract remain in effect. This is the first
of four extensions allowed by the Contract. SBE goals are 15%. C.R. Dunn’s participation for work orders
issued-to-date is 100%. Work orders issued-to-date for all four (4) contracts
includes a combined SBE participation of 80.5%. (FD&O Admin) Countywide (JM)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: First Amendment
to the Agreement (R2004-0897) with Boca Raton Community Hospital, Inc. (Hospital)
to extend the term of the Agreement until May 18, 2010. Summary: The Agreement provides the terms and
conditions under which the Hospital can program into its radios and utilize the
countywide and EMS common talk groups for certain types of inter-agency
communications, will expire on May 18, 2007.
The Agreement provides for three (3) - three (3) year renewals but
renewals require approval by both parties.
Boca Raton Community Hospital has approved a renewal to extend the term
of the Agreement until May 18, 2010. The
renewal now requires Board approval. The
terms of the Agreement are standard and have been offered to other hospitals
and EMS providers. There are no charges associated with this Agreement. The Hospital is required to pay all costs
associated with subscriber units and to comply with the established operating
procedures for the system. The Agreement
may be terminated by either party, with or without cause. (FDO/ESS) Countywide (JM)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with
Colome` & Associates, Inc. to provide architectural services on a
continuing contract basis. Summary:
The purpose of this Contract is to have
a consultant pre-selected and under contract to provide architectural services
for capital improvement projects generally with a construction value less than
$3,000,000. Consultant fees will be
negotiated on an individual basis for the identified projects. This Contract will be for two (2) years with
two (2) - one (1) year renewal options.
This Contract includes a goal of 15% which can be met through the use of
either M/WBE or SBE firms. Colome` &
Associates, Inc. has committed to a 70% goal.
(Capital Improvements Division) Countywide
(JM)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with
Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc. to provide architectural services on a
continuing contract basis. Summary:
The purpose of this Contract is to have
a consultant pre-selected and under contract to provide architectural services
for capital improvement projects generally with a construction value less than
$3,000,000. Consultant fees will be
negotiated on an individual basis for the identified projects. This Contract will be for two (2) years with
two (2) - one (1) year renewal options.
This Contract includes a goal of 15% which can be met through the use of
either M/WBE or SBE firms. Saltz
Michelson Architects, Inc. has committed to a 23% goal. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide
(JM)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with
MPA Architects, Inc. to provide architectural services on a continuing contract
basis. Summary: The purpose of this Contract is to have a
consultant pre-selected and under contract to provide architectural services
for capital improvement projects generally with a construction value less than
$3,000,000. Consultant fees will be
negotiated on an individual basis for the identified projects. This Contract will be for two (2) years with
two (2) - one (1) year renewal options.
This Contract includes a goal of 15% which can be met through the use of
either M/WBE or SBE firms. MPA Architects, Inc. has committed to a 80%
goal. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide (JM)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
9. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the Termination of Lease Agreement (R84-977) with Loxahatchee River
Historical Society, Inc. (LRHS);
B) adopt a Resolution authorizing the lease of certain real property to
Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District (ENCON), pursuant to Florida
Statute Section 125.38; and
C) approve the Lease Agreement with Loxahatchee River Environmental Control
District (ENCON).
Summary: Since
1984, LRHS has leased from the County approximately three (3) acres of property
at Burt Reynolds Park, including a 4,748sf building, for the operation of a
history museum. LRHS has relocated to
the Town of Jupiter’s Lighthouse Park and has requested to terminate its lease
with the County effective upon Board approval.
LRHS will remove The Tindall House, which LRHS brought to the property
in 1988, and restore the leased premises to the satisfaction of the Department
of Parks and Recreation by September 30, 2007.
ENCON, a special District of the State of Florida under Chapter
2002-358, Laws of Florida, as amended, has requested to lease
approximately .889 acres, together with the existing 4,748sf museum
building. ENCON will operate a
environmental learning center, which will be open to the public. The term of the Lease Agreement is for ten
(10) years until March 12, 2017, with no extension options and is contingent on
annual budgetary funding of both parties.
The annual rental rate is $10.
ENCON will be renovating the museum building and will complete all
interior and exterior renovations at its sole cost and expense within three (3)
years of occupancy. ENCON anticipates
opening its facility to the public in mid-2007.
ENCON shall be solely
responsible for the payment of all utilities and the maintenance of the leased
premises. ENCON has agreed to pay for:
(i) the electric bills associated with the use of The Tindall House until such
time as it is removed from the Park; and (ii) all utilities to the leased
premises from the date LRHS vacates the leased premises. (PREM)
District 1 (HJF)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Lease Agreement with Tallman, LLC, a Florida
limited liability company, for 4,990sf of warehouse space and 6,000sf of outdoor
secured parking within the Murphy’s Towing Complex in unincorporated West Palm
Beach for use as a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) impound lot and
forfeited property storage facility. Summary:
The existing PBSO impound lot
located at the PBSO Criminal Justice Complex on Gun Club Road is at capacity
and PBSO has requested an overflow impound storage lot and a warehouse building
for indoor storage of forfeited vehicles.
No County owned properties are available for this purpose. After an extensive search, the Murphy’s
Towing complex was the only location meeting the criteria established by
PBSO. The lease premises consists of a
4,990sf indoor storage warehouse building, exclusive use of two (2) adjacent
parking spaces and a 6,000sf outdoor parking storage area. The initial term of the Lease Agreement is
two (2) years, commencing upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, with
four (4) extension options, each for a period of one (1) year. The gross annual rent is ninety-six thousand
dollars ($96,000), with annual increases of three and one-half percent
(3.5%). Landlord will make all
improvements required for PBSO’s use of the premises at Landlord’s sole cost
and expense, including: i) installation
of a ventilation system; ii) supplying
and installing vehicle storage racks along the perimeter of the warehouse
building; and iii) installation of a
security fence around the perimeter of the outside parking lot. Landlord will provide the following services:
i) maintenance, repair and security for the premises; ii) draining and removal of fuel from tanks of
all vehicles prior to storage in warehouse building; iii) delivery and placement/moving of up to
fifty (50) vehicles per month at no cost to the County, with a charge of $26
per excess move; and iv) comply with all
PBSO requirements for handling of evidence and comply with County’s Access to
Critical Facilities Procedures. The
County has the option to terminate this Lease for any reason upon thirty (30)
days prior written notice to Landlord and payment of a termination fee of two
(2) month’s rent. (PREM) District 2 (JMB)
I. HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Amendment No. 001 to an Agreement (R2005-2030) with Seagull Industries for the Disabled, Inc. to provide $50,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to operate an adult training program. SUMMARY: Under the authority provided to the County Administrator by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners on February 27, 2001 (R2001-0340), the County Administrator executed Amendment No. 001 to extend the expiration date of the Agreement with Seagull Industries for the Disabled, Inc., from September 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006. The Amendment includes the following: a) substitute December 31, 2006 for September 30, 2006 in A. Part III-Section 1: Maximum Compensation, and b) substitute December 31, 2006 for September 30, 2006 in B. Part III-Section 2: Time of Performance. The source of funds is Community Development Block Grant funds. This extension was needed in order to allow unexpended funds allocated through this Agreement be available to the agency to reimburse allowable services. Countywide (TKF)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: one
(1) revision to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Local
Entitlement Methodology and Strategy. SUMMARY:
Approval of this item will revise the
County's CDBG Program by deleting the following criterion: - Local CDBG sub-recipients
(municipalities, public agencies, private non-profits, etc), which at the time
of the application deadline, have not expended 51% of any previous year's grant
awards, excluding the fiscal year running at time of submission, shall not be
considered for funding. The proposed
revision will become effective upon approval, commencing with the FY 2007-2008
Action Plan. All other CDBG Program
criteria will remain the same. Notice of
the proposed revision was published in the Palm Beach Post on February 19,
2007, and posted on Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) website. Countywide (TKF)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
"Request for Release of Funds (RROF) and Certification Form" for
Countywide Infrastructure Development and Infrastructure Activities, to be
funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds. SUMMARY: Every activity funded under the CDBG Program
is required to comply with environmental grant conditions established by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at 24 CFR Part 58. The
Countywide Infrastructure Development and Improvement Activities ERR covers
projects funded over a five (5) year period (2006-2011). Per 24 CFR Part 58, the County is required to:
a) aggregate geographically or
functionally, all activities into projects; b)
determine which projects are in need of an environmental assessment and, where
applicable, issue an environmental clearance finding; c)
publish the finding to receive public input; and d) request release of funds from U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). Steps “A”
through “C” have been finalized. Execution
of RROF and its submission to HUD will accomplish Step “D”. The RROF and Certification Form documents and
certifies that all steps have been taken with respect to HUD's environmental
grant conditions. Before expending any
CDBG funds for these activities, the County must receive a notification from
HUD of the removal of grant conditions. Countywide
(TKF)
K. WATER
UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution amending Resolution No.
R2006-1336 for the Lago Del Sol Water Main Extension Improvement Project,
reducing the individual assessment from $10,615.80 per parcel to $9,701.21 per
parcel. SUMMARY: On July 11, 2006, the Board adopted Resolution R2006-1336
confirming the Lago Del Sol Water Main Special Assessment. Pursuant to Section 9 of Ordinance No.
2001-0010, property owners are entitled to a reduction in their individual
assessment if the final cost of the project falls below the original estimate.
The assessment adopted by the Board was based upon an estimated cost of
$297,242.40 while the final assessable cost is $271,633.88. Based on 28 parcels, the individual cost to
the property owners is decreased from $10,615.80 per parcel to $9,701.21 per
parcel. (WUD Project No. 05-161) District
3 (MJ)
2. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution amending Resolution No.
R2006-1164 for the Eden Lawn Terrace & Kathy Lane Water Main Extension
Improvement Project, reducing the individual assessment from $71.29 per front
foot to $68.10 per front foot. SUMMARY: On June 20, 2006, the Board adopted
Resolution R2006-1164 confirming the Eden Lawn Terrace & Kathy Lane Water
Main Special Assessment Project.
Pursuant to Section 9 of Ordinance No. 2001-0010, property owners are
entitled to a reduction in their individual assessment if the final cost of the
project falls below the original estimate.
The assessment adopted by the Board was based upon an estimated cost of
$136,242.32, while the final assessable cost is $130,145.91. Based on 1,911.10 linear feet of assessable
frontage, the individual cost to the property owners is decreased from $71.29
per front foot to $68.10 per front foot.
(WUD Project No. 05-016) District 6 (MJ)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No.
3 to the Contract with Ricman International, Inc. (R2006-1005) for the La
Mancha Avenue Pipeline Extension Project increasing the contract price by $235,832.15
and providing a 45-day time extension. SUMMARY: On June 6, 2006, the Board approved a
contract with Ricman International,
Inc. in the amount of $5,562,797.15 for construction of various sizes of water
and force mains and related appurtenances along La Mancha Avenue and Okeechobee
Boulevard. Change Order No. 3 will
authorize the Contractor to replace four aerial canal crossings along La Mancha
Avenue with subaqueous crossings to satisfy the requirements of the Village of
Royal Palm Beach. The Contractor has
requested a 45-day time extension to complete this additional work. Total change orders to date, excluding the
$1,560,334.19 sales tax recovery program change order, equal $391,381.42. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation
goal established by the SBE Ordinance is 15.00% overall. This Change Order includes zero SBE
participation. The contractor’s
cumulative SBE participation, including this Change Order, is 11.96% overall. (WUD Project No. 04-125B) District 6 (JM)
4.
Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 2 to the Contract with the
Poole and Kent Company, Inc. (R2005-1928) for the Lake Region Water Treatment
Plant Project (LRWTP) increasing the contract price by $250,728. SUMMARY: On September 27, 2005, the
Board approved a contract with the Poole & Kent Company, Inc. in the amount
of $19,727,000 for construction of the LRWTP (R2005-1928). This Change Order authorizes the Contractor
to provide underground fuel storage tanks in lieu of aboveground tanks. Change Order No. 2 ($250,728) results in a
net increase of $129,836 to the project.
Total change orders to date, excluding the $7,549,033.78 sales tax
recovery program change order, equal zero.
The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by
the SBE Ordinance is 15.00% overall. This Change Order includes zero SBE
participation. The contractor’s
cumulative SBE participation, including this Change Order, is 15.92% overall. (WUD
Project No. 03-169) District 6 (JM)
5. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 03 to Cost-sharing Agreement No. OT040195 (R2004-1568) with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for design, permitting, and construction of the Lake Region Water Treatment Plant (LRWTP). SUMMARY: On July 13, 2004, the Board of County Commissioners approved a cost sharing agreement with SFWMD (R2004-1568) for design, permitting, and construction of the LRWTP. The Board of County Commissioners committed $12,500,000 and the SFWMD committed $4,500,000 to be disbursed in three (3) installments of $1,500,000 each in FY 2004, FY 2005, and FY 2006. The SFWMD provided the County with the first two (2) $1,500,000 installments in September 2004 and September 2005. Amendment No. 2 to the agreement revises the scope of work for the FY 2006 installment to include construction tasks and amends the payment and delivery schedule accordingly. These cost-sharing funds will be used to reduce the net cost of the LRWTP to the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay. Amendment No. 03 is to revise the Summary Schedule of Tasks and Deliverables of the Agreement in accordance with Exhibit “D3” and made a part of this Amendment No. 03. (WUD Project No. 03-169) District 6 (MJ)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a unit price contract with AKA Services, Inc. for
the Water Utilities Department Continuing Construction Contract to install
potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater pipelines over a twelve month
term in a cumulative amount not to exceed $8,699,850. SUMMARY: On
November 8, 2006, two (2) bids were received for the Water Utilities Department
Continuing Construction Contract, from Foster Marine Contractors, Inc. in the
amount of $8,441,819 and AKA Services, Inc. in the amount of $8,699,850. On December 19, 2006, the Board awarded a
contract to Foster Marine Contractors, Inc. (R2006-2732). Staff recommends contract award to both
bidders to provide sufficient opportunity to complete all work scheduled for
the twelve month period. These
contracts will be used to expedite utility special
assessment projects and other pipeline projects where timing is critical. Contract award is for the base
contract only, and the contract by itself does not guarantee nor authorize AKA
Services to perform any work. Work will
be assigned during the twelve month contract
period by formal work authorizations drawn against this contract, with
approvals pursuant to PPM CW-F-050. The
unit prices contained in this Contract will be used in determining the cost of
work authorizations. Supplements to work authorizations for changes
that occur during construction will be subject to the change order limits for
construction contracts as established under PPM CW-F-050 with each work
authorization considered as an individual construction contract. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by
the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15.00% overall. This Contract with AKA Services, Inc.
provides for SBE participation of 15.92% overall. (WUD Project No. 06-144) Districts 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6 (JM)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: one (1) Standard Development Agreement and one
(1) Standard Development Renewal Agreement complete with executed documents
received during the months of December 2006 and January 2007:
Standard Development Agreement
A) Boynton
Beach Associates XVIII, LLLP 05-90011-000
Standard Development Renewal Agreement
B) Windsor
Place, LLC 05-01046-R01
SUMMARY: The terms
and conditions for Standard Development Agreements are outlined in the Water
Utilities Department’s Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual. The Board of
County Commissioners delegated the authority to execute various types of
Standard Development Agreements to the Department Director including potable
water and wastewater agreements (R93-1619); reclaimed water agreements
(R96-0228); and additional conditions for potable water, wastewater, and
reclaimed water agreements (R2003-0539).
After these agreements are executed by the developer and the Department,
they must be recorded by the County Clerk’s Office. This agenda item recommends the Board receive
and file the agreements so they may be properly recorded. Countywide (SF)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve Contract No. 4600000676 with the South Florida Water Management District (District) for the Palm Beach County Delaware Scrub Restoration Project (Project), commencing upon execution of the agreement, for a period of one (1) year, in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000;
B) approve Budget Amendment of $75,000 in the Natural Areas Fund including a transfer from Reserves for $75,000, for a total of $150,000 in project cost for the Delaware Scrub Natural Area; 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, and necessary minor amendments that do not change the scope of work or terms and conditions of this Contract.
Summary: The Contract will provide $75,000 of state funding, administered by the District on a reimbursement basis, for the Delaware Scrub Restoration Project. The total project cost is $150,000. The County’s cost share is $75,000, which will be paid from the Natural Areas Fund. The project proposes to remove exotic plant species from the entire site and will further restoration activities on the wetland areas. The restoration project includes enhancement of both water quality and storage, and wetland habitat functions within the watershed by providing storm-water filtration areas and removing exotic vegetation that is invading the area. District 1 (SF)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $353,900 in the South Lox SI Wetland Restoration Fund from Reserves to the South Loxahatchee Slough Wetland Restoration Project (SLSRP). Summary: The approximate 780-acre SLSRP area is part of the County’s Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was approved by the Board on July 23, 2002 (R2002-1198). The MOU defines the process by which the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACOE) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) will direct wetland mitigation dollars to the County to help pay for the restoration, enhancement, and long-term management and maintenance of County-owned lands within the SLSRP area. This Budget Transfer will provide $353,900 from reserves to the South Loxahatchee Slough Wetland Restoration project. These funds are needed for the restoration, enhancement and long-term management and monitoring activities identified within the SLSRP as identified in the MOU. Countywide (SF)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
3. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) accept the donation of a 0.99-acre preserve parcel from Tierra del Sol at Jupiter, LLC (Tierra del Sol) to be added to the Jupiter Ridge Natural Area and managed by the County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM), subject to satisfactory completion of County due diligence;
B) accept the donation from Tierra del Sol of a perpetual ingress and egress easement on a 0.53-acre portion of the Jupiter Riverwalk adjoining the 0.99-acre parcel, for management of the natural area, subject to satisfactory completion of County due diligence;
C) accept a donation of $10,000 from Tierra del Sol for the long-term maintenance and management of the preserve; and
D) approve a Budget Amendment for $10,000 in the Natural Areas Stewardship Endowment Fund.
Summary: On February 21, 2006, the Town of Jupiter
approved the site plan (Resolution 12-06) for a 20-unit multifamily residential
project known as “The Ridge” on a 4.1-acre tract located on the west side of
U.S. Highway 1, south of Indiantown Road, adjacent to the County-managed
Jupiter Ridge Natural Area. The
conditions of approval required the owner to dedicate a 0.99-acre preserve to
the County, to grant an access easement to the County over a 0.53-acre portion
of the Jupiter Riverwalk, and to provide $10,000 to the County for management
of the preserve. Tierra del Sol at
Jupiter, LLC purchased the property on July 7, 2006 and changed the name of the
development to “Tierra del Sol”. The
proposed donations meet all criteria required specified in the Policy for
Acceptance of Conservation Lands approved by the Board on July 11, 2006
(7C-1). District 1 (JMB)
4. Staff recommends motion to approve: Task Order No. 2377-10 to a continuing Contract (R2004-2377) with Taylor Engineering, Inc. (Taylor) in the amount of $126,593 to provide professional engineering design and permitting services in support of Phase II of a redevelopment plan for Dubois Park. Summary: The BCC approved the Contract with Taylor on November 16, 2004 (R2004-2377) and extended the Contract on December 5, 2006 (R2006-2661). Nine (9) task orders totaling $421,222.80 have been issued under the Contract. Task Order No. 2377-10 authorizes Taylor to prepare an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) application and provide final engineering designs, construction plans and specifications for the recommended infrastructure improvements within Dubois Park. The improvements include creation of a docking facility with approximately twenty-four (24) 30-foot day slips, a snorkeling area and stabilization of the shoreline. Taylor is committed to an overall 20% Small Business and Minority Business Enterprise (SBE-MBE) participation in the Contract. This Task Order has 1.7% SBE participation. Taylor has achieved 17.5% cumulative SBE-MBE participation on the Contract including this Task Order. District 1 (JM)
5. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $900,000 within the Beach Improvement Fund from reserves to the Singer Island Shore Protection Project. Summary: This Transfer will provide $900,000 from reserves in the Beach Improvement Fund for dune restoration and erosion control structure design activities on the Singer Island Shore Protection Project. Districts 1 & 4 (SF)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
6. Staff
recommends motion to approve:
A) Task Order No. 2377-11 to a continuing Contract (R2004-2377) with Taylor Engineering, Inc. (Taylor) in the amount of $243,147 for sea turtle monitoring services in northern Palm Beach County; and
B) Budget Transfer of
$50,000 in the Beach Improvement Fund from reserves to the Coral Cove Dune
Restoration Project.
Summary: The BCC approved the Contract with Taylor
on November 16, 2004 (R2004-2377) and extended the Contract on December 5, 2006
(R2006-2661). Nine (9) task orders
totaling $421,222.80 have been issued under the Contract. Another Board item (3L-4) seeks BCC approval
today for a Task Order in the amount of $126,593. Taylor will manage sea turtle monitoring
along 9.5 miles of beach for the 2007 sea turtle nesting season. Monitoring of the Juno Beach project area,
included in this Task Order, is eligible for cost-sharing with the state, and a
funding agreement is being drafted by the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP). The funding agreement
being drafted by DEP will be submitted to the BCC for approval at a future date. Taylor is committed to an overall 20% Small
Business and Minority Business Enterprise (SBE-MBE) participation in the
Contract. Taylor has achieved 12.1%
cumulative SBE-MBE participation on the Contract. District 1 (JM)
M. PARKS
& RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Agreement
with Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities, Inc. for the period March 13, 2007,
through September 30, 2007, in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000 for the 2007
Allianz Championship;
B) a
Budget Transfer of $50,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve
for District 4 to the County Transportation Trust Fund;
C) a
Budget Transfer of $50,000 in the Transportation Trust Fund increasing the annual
transfer from the Transportation Improvement Fund and decreasing the annual transfer
from the General Fund;
D) a
Budget Transfer of $50,000 in the General Fund decreasing the annual transfer
to the County Transportation Trust Fund and increasing the annual transfer to
the Park Improvement Fund; and
E) A
Budget Amendment of $50,000 in the Park Improvement Fund increasing the annual transfer
from the General Fund and increasing the appropriation to the District 4
Recreation Assistance Program (RAP).
SUMMARY: This funding is to help offset the cost of
2007 Allianz Championship golf tournament held at The Old Course at Broken
Sound on February 5 through February 11, 2007.
The Agreement allows for the reimbursement of eligible project costs
incurred by Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities, Inc. subsequent to August 1,
2006. The budget transfers and budget amendment increase the Gas Tax support
and decrease the ad valorem support of the County Transportation Trust Fund,
thereby allowing for the allocation of the available ad valorem support to the
District 4 Recreation Assistance Program.
At the November 21, 2006 Board meeting, the flexibility of up to
$200,000 in transfers was approved for this purpose. This project uses the remainder of the
available balance in transfers for District 4.
District 4 (AH)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following original executed Request for
Funding Form for School Board Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) project: Pahokee Middle/Senior High School, in an
amount not-to-exceed $5,000 for the purchase of uniforms and batting cages for
softball and baseball programs. SUMMARY: This fully executed
Request for Funding Form is for School Board RAP allocations made in accordance
with the Interlocal Agreement for the funding of RAP Projects (R2003-1747)
approved by the Board on October 21, 2003. District 6 (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution
amending Resolution No. 94-422
as amended by Resolution No. 2002-2103 delegating authority to the Assistant
Director of Parks and Recreation to sign Independent Contractor Agreements for
recreation instructors and sports officials.
SUMMARY: This amendment to
Resolution No. 94-422 as amended by Resolution No. 2002-2103 will extend to the
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation the authority to sign Independent
Contractor Agreements for recreation instructors and sports officials. Due to the number and value of these
contracts and the need to execute them expeditiously, particularly in the
absence of the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Department recommends
extending signing authority to the Assistant Director. Countywide (AH)
P. COOPERATIVE
EXTENSION SERVICE
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Grant
Agreement with the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau in an amount
not-to-exceed $24,975 from Agricultural Economic Development Program funds to
assist in conducting the 2007 Palm Beach County Sweet Corn Fiesta in West Palm
Beach. SUMMARY: The 2007 Palm Beach County Sweet Corn
Fiesta will be held on April 29, 2007, with expenses incurred after April 1,
2007 being eligible for reimbursement.
This event will increase public awareness of local agriculture on a
regional and statewide basis. It
provides an opportunity for a local agricultural organization, the Western Palm
Beach County Farm Bureau, to stage an event that will make our residents more
aware of the significance of our largest vegetable row crop in our County’s
billion dollar agricultural industry, while bringing in people from surrounding
counties. This is the fifth year for the
event. The Palm Beach County
Agricultural Enhancement Council has reviewed the request and met with
representatives of the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau. Countywide (AH)
Z. RISK
MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: renewal of the Excess Property & Liability Insurance Program for the period April 1, 2007, through March 31, 2008 purchased through the County’s contracted broker, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., under Contract No. 05-102/LJ, for a total cost not-to-exceed $14,932,850. SUMMARY: The Excess Property & Liability Insurance Program currently provides excess layers of property insurance totaling $150 million inclusive of the County’s $1,000,000 self-insured retention and excess layers of liability insurance totaling $6 million inclusive of the County’s $500,000 self-insured retention. The program also includes various ancillary excess insurance covering damage to County-owned property resulting from flood, terrorism, boiler & machinery, and employee dishonesty. The total not-to-exceed cost of $14,932,850 is inclusive of anticipated mid-year charges for newly added properties and represents a $1,011,728 (7.3%) increase over the actual expiring premium. The County’s total insurable values will increase 7.7% this year to approximately $1.74 billion. The increase in costs is also impacted by a 1% Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Emergency Assessment on all Florida insurance policies. Sufficient funds are budgeted in FY 2008 for this coverage. Countywide (TKF)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Z. RISK
MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: renewal of the Excess Automobile Liability
Insurance Policy from State National Insurance Company, purchased through the
County’s contracted broker, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., under Contract No.
05-102/LJ, in the amount of $335,750 for the operation of Palm Tran, Inc’s bus
fleet for the period April 1, 2007, through April 1, 2008. SUMMARY: This policy from State National Insurance
Company provides $2,000,000 of coverage excess of a $100,000 per
claimant/$200,000 per occurrence self-insured retention that is provided by the
Self-Insured Retention Plan. The renewal
premium is $335,750, an increase of 8%.
This premium is not subject to adjustment for changes in the size of the
fleet during the policy period. Countywide (TF/DR)
BB. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement’s Florida Consortium “2006 Paul Coverdell National Forensic
Sciences Improvement Grant” in the amount of $39,560 for the period of October
1, 2006, through September 30, 2007; and
B) a Budget Amendment of $39,560 in the
Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has awarded the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for the “Paul Coverdell National Forensic Sciences Improvement Act”. The PBSO was awarded $39,560, which will be used to improve the quality of forensic services. This grant will be used for training 20 staff members in expert witness court testimony techniques, and training 20 managers and staff in documentation. This grant will also be used to purchase document management software. There is no grant match required, nor are any County funds required in FY 2007. Countywide (DW)
2. Staff recommends motion to:
A) accept a Florida Department of Transportation Highway Safety grant increase for I-95 Corridor enforcement in the amount of $26,276 for the period of January 10, 2007, through September 30, 2007; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $26,276 increasing the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
SUMMARY: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has awarded a Highway Safety grant to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) in the amount of $51,276. The initial funding amount was $25,000. The Florida Department of Transportation has released additional funding in the amount of $26,276, bringing the grand total for this award to the $51,276. The funds will be used to pay the partial salary and benefits of one (1) full-time law enforcement officer assigned to enforce traffic laws on the I-95 Corridor. This enforcement will be a combined agency effort, whereby other local agencies including Boca Raton Police Department, Boynton Beach Police Department, and the Florida Highway Patrol, will be participating in this effort. Aggressive driving habits are widely understood to be a key variable in many traffic crashes. Countywide (DW)
MARCH 13, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. SHERIFF (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Budget
Amendment of $69,550 in the General Fund for law enforcement services provided
through a contractual agreement between the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
and Palm Beach County to provide services at the Lake Worth Tax Collector’s
Office for the twelve (12) month period of January 1, 2007, through December
31, 2007. SUMMARY: The Budget Amendment is requested to
provide law enforcement/security services as prescribed within a contractual
agreement between the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Palm Beach County
for the Lake Worth Tax Collector’s Office.
The level of service to be provided includes one (1) position, comprised
of one (1) sworn position for forty (40) hours per week. Services will be paid on a 50/50 basis by the
Tax Collector and Palm Beach County. Countywide (DW)
CC. TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) First
Amendment to Agreement with Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission,
Inc. (R2006-1991) for the provision of services under the County’s Tourist
Development Plan; and
B) a Budget
Transfer of $20,000 in the operating budget from operating reserves for the
Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission.
SUMMARY: The Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission contract for FY ‘07 was approved by the BCC on September 12, 2006 (R2006-1991). The Film and Television Commission is amending the Agreement to fund $20,000 for advertising, travel and public relations in marketing the Palm Beach International Film Festival for Palm Beach County. The Amendment increases the contract from $613,000 to $633,000. Countywide (MC)
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MARCH 13, 2007
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A. Proclamation
declaring March 23, 2007 as “Alexander W. Dreyfoos Day” in Palm Beach
County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Greene)
B. Proclamation
declaring March 31, 2007 as “William G. Winters Day” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Greene)
C. Proclamation declaring March 2007 as
“American Red Cross Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Koons)
D. Proclamation
declaring March 29 – 31, 2007 as “Loxahatchee Groves Days” in Palm Beach
County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Santamaria)
E. Proclamation
declaring March 11 – 17, 2007 as “Extension Living Well Week” in Palm Beach
County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Santamaria)
F. Certificates
of Appreciation in recognition of dedicated and effective efforts to protect
conservation and agriculture lands in Palm Beach County as a member of the
Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Committee. (Sponsored by Commissioner Marcus)
G. Certificates
of Appreciation in recognition of dedicated and effective efforts to protect
conservation lands in Palm Beach County as a member of the Environmentally
Sensitive Lands Acquisition Selection Committee. (Sponsored by Commissioner Marcus)
H. Proclamation
of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida welcoming
Ambassador Jean-David Levitte of France to Palm Beach County”. (Sponsored by Commissioner Aaronson)
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MARCH 13, 2007
5. PUBLIC
HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive
and file: Proof of Publication)
A. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution confirming the special assessment process for the Ferndale Drive Water Main Extension; and
B) approve Work Authorization No. 1 to AKA Services, Inc., under the Water Utilities Department Continuing Construction Contract (Consent item 3K6 on this agenda) in the amount of $353,934.
SUMMARY: Petitions in favor
of the installation of a potable water main have been provided by 63% of the
property owners in the Ferndale Drive project area. The project will serve 36 residential
properties currently on private wells. Individual
assessments of $76.62 per front foot are based on 100% of the assessable cost
and may be paid over twenty (20) years with equal annual payments of principal
and 6½% interest. The total project cost
is $395,547.13 and includes the costs of surveying, design, drafting,
permitting, construction, inspection, administration and construction
contingency. The Water Utilities Capital
Fund will cover the $211,558 cost to oversize the water main along Ferndale
Drive and to loop the water main along Lake Ida Road. The project will be constructed utilizing a
work authorization under the Water Utilities Department Continuing Construction
Contract with AKA, Inc. (Consent item 3K6 on this agenda.) (WUD Project No. 06-036) District 5 (MJ)
B. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners
of Palm Beach County, Florida, establishing rates, fees, and charges for potable
water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services; providing for indexing;
providing for inclusion in the Water Utilities Department’s Uniform Policies
and Procedures Manual; providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for
severability; providing for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; and
providing for an effective date. SUMMARY: The Water Utilities Department
(WUD) is recommending various increases in its rates, fees, and charges based
on a rate study recently completed by the WUD’s rate consultants, Environmental
Financial Group, Inc. and Howard C. Osterman, Inc. Although connection fees, guaranteed revenue
fees, and miscellaneous fees were increased effective January 1, 2006, there
has been no increase in monthly on-line rates (base facility fees and commodity
fees) since October 1, 1997. Adjustments
to the Department’s rate structure are necessary to comply with the
Department’s bond requirements, to maintain adequate reserves, to operate the
utility in a fiscally sound manner, and to spread the costs fairly and
reasonably based on customer demand.
Without a rate increase, WUD will be unable to keep pace with inflation
and will encounter serious cash shortages within the next two (2) years. Countywide (MJ)
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MARCH
13, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Business Incubation Program Grant Agreement with the Enterprise Development for Glades Entrepreneurs, Inc. (EDGE) in the amount of $44,000 from April 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007. SUMMARY: The proposed $44,000 Incubation Program Grant Agreement with EDGE, Inc., will provide for operational expenses to assist start-up and existing businesses and to improve the services offered to the business community. The scope of services outlined for the FY 2007 contract include: creating ten (10) new full-time jobs and nine (9) new businesses, providing technical assistance to 150 businesses/entrepreneurs, generating $7,500 in revenue from operations, and signing 20 new incubation agreements with clients. As of March 2, 2007, EDGE’s performance for its existing Agreement (R2006-2316) with Palm Beach County is shown in the table below. Highlights of EDGE’s performance include expanding services to include packing & shipping, establishing a Professional Certification site where applicants can take computer tests for different fields, and extending service hours to Saturdays and increasing its account receivables. Countywide (DW)
|
Performance Measure |
FY07 Contracted 10/06-03/07 |
Actual Results 10/01/06-3/02/07 |
% Accomplished |
|
Jobs Created |
10 |
16 |
165% |
|
New Business Created |
7 |
11 |
157% |
|
Businesses Assisted |
50 |
258 |
516% |
|
Revenue from Operations |
7,500 |
3,836 |
51% |
|
New Incubation Agreements |
10 |
33 |
330% |
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Business Incubation Program Grant Agreement with the Business & Economic Development & Revitalization (BEDR) Corporation in the amount of $44,000 from April 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007. SUMMARY: The proposed $44,000 Incubation Program Grant Agreement with BEDR Corporation will provide for operational expenses to assist start-up and existing businesses and to improve the services offered to the business community. The scope of services outlined for the FY 2007 contract include: creating ten (10) new full-time jobs and five (5) new businesses, providing technical assistance to 35 businesses/entrepreneurs, generating $2,500 in revenue from operations, and signing ten (10) new incubation agreements with clients. As of March 2, 2007, BEDR’s performance for its existing Agreement (R2006-2309) with Palm Beach County is shown in the table below. A highlight of BEDR’s performance is that it assisted two (2) businesses in obtaining loans totaling $55,000. Countywide (DW)
|
Performance Measure |
FY07 Contracted 10/06-03/07 |
Actual Results 10/01/06-3/02/07 |
% Accomplished |
|
Jobs Created |
10 |
10 |
100% |
|
New Business Created |
5 |
7 |
140% |
|
Businesses Assisted |
35 |
53 |
151% |
|
Revenue from Operations |
2,500 |
4,260 |
170% |
|
New Incubation Agreements |
10 |
12 |
120% |
MARCH
13, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
(Cont’d)
3. Staff requests Board direction: regarding Junior Achievement’s request for Palm Beach County to sponsor the Government Center at Exchange City in the amount of $50,000 a year for five (5) years. The Government Center is a learning center which educates students on the basic community economics to increase their ability to compete in the workforce place. Funding alternatives include: 1) fund out of General Fund Contingency; 2) consider in next year’s budget; or 3) not to fund. SUMMARY: Junior Achievement has begun a capital campaign for its new center, the Stiles-Nicholson Center Junior Achievement at Northwood University. The Government Center will be located at the new JA Center at Northwood University. Junior Achievement is in their 22nd year of providing excellence in economic education in Palm Beach County. Their programs have reached more than 343,000 students with over 20,000 teachers and volunteers since 1984. The mission of Junior Achievement is to educate and inspire young people to value the American free enterprise system and entrepreneurship, to understand business and economics and to be workforce ready. Countywide (DW)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a $166,000 Film and TV Tech Prep Grant
Agreement with The Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission (FTC)
commencing March 11, 2007 and ending March 10, 2008. SUMMARY: The objectives of the PBC Film & TV
Tech Prep Program are to prepare high school students for career pathway and
create a future workforce in the film & television industry through the
Palm Beach County Film & TV Tech Prep Program; and to provide educational,
financial and logistic resources for high school and college students and
teachers through the Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission. The
$166,000 Agreement with FTC will provide funding for operational, education and
equipment expenses for conducting the Film & TV Tech Prep Program, which is
entering its 11th year of operation, with the purpose of continuing
to develop the Film & TV Industry in Palm Beach County through an enhanced
strategic plan (drafted by educators and professionals). The Scope of Services outlined for FY 2006
(R2006-0428) were all completed. The Scope
of Services outlined for the FY 2007 Agreement is to: 1) complete the last two (2) phases (III and
IV) of the strategic plan for the Film & TV Education Program, which
includes the re-configuration and repair of existing equipment and some
facilities, and training workshops to instructors and students; 2) purchase and distribute available equipment
and educational resources to participating PBC schools and Palm Beach Community
College; 3) produce the 12th
Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival Student Showcase of Films (SSOF)
award ceremony, the SSOF opening film, and the Students Movie Premiere; 4) increase awareness of and visibility to the
Film & TV Program and Palm Beach County through the production of seven (7)
commercials that will identify the County’s cluster industries and the
international distribution of student-produced programming; and 5) develop an on-line voting competition
around the finalists of the SSOF and structure an Alumni Program for past
winners of the SSOF to track their success in the film and TV industry. This Grant Agreement has been approved for the
current budget year. Countywide (DW)
MARCH
13, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
(Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends motion
to adopt: the Strategic
Economic Development Plan. SUMMARY:
The Palm Beach County Strategic Economic Plan is aligned for implementation
with the emerging State of Florida Strategic Economic Plan, Palm Beach County’s
five (5) year Capital Improvement Plan, and the Business Development Board’s
five (5) year performance contract. At the May 23, 2006, workshop the Board of
County Commissioners approved the Strategic Economic Plan Vision Statement,
Work Plan, and signature projects, which are included in the Strategic Economic
Plan. Five (5) Strategic Directions are
outlined: Prosperity, Sustainability,
Quality of Place, Equity and Education, and Positioning. The Plan recognizes that Palm Beach County is
on the tipping point of change. The
marketplace is global. Information
transfer is instant. Our economy is linked to national and international
trends. To compete and thrive, the
County will have to adopt economic development strategies and actions that are
flexible, innovative and sustainable. This
Strategic Economic Plan is a roadmap to effectively compete within these new
realities. Countywide (DW)
6. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, requesting: a) reactivate the Florida Innovation Incentive Fund for economic incentives for the Life Science Industry for the purpose of identifying, attracting and/or expanding the biotechnology, medical science, and related health care and technology research business sectors to Florida; and b) an exemption to the 50 percent local match requirement for local governments who have contributed to the Life Science Industry through the State’s local Match Program. SUMMARY: The State of Florida in its Roadmap to Florida’s Future, 2007-2012 Strategic Economic Plan, prioritized Innovation Economy Legislation featuring the Florida Innovation Incentive Fund. Encouraged by this vision to attract science and technology, Palm Beach County has followed the lead of the State of Florida in 2005-2007 by contributing over $250 million in County funding to anchor to its community, the Scripps Research Institute. In 2006, the Florida Innovation Incentive Fund successfully attracted the internationally recognized institutions of Torrey Pines Institute of Molecular Studies, the Burnham Institute, and SRI, Inc. to further the State of Florida’s Life Science Industry. Countywide (DW)
MARCH
13, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. AIRPORTS
1. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) approve the Request for Proposal (RPF) for Lantana
Commercial Land Development including the Development Site Lease Agreement
(Lease) to develop 19.11 acres of property located on Palm Beach County Park
Airport (Lantana Airport); and
B) authorize staff to modify the RFP and/or the Lease based on
the public pre-proposal conference and negotiations with the selected
proposer.
SUMMARY: Staff recommends an RFP process to
select the most qualified developer to lease 19.11 acres of property on Lantana
Airport. The Department of Airport’s
Master Plan has identified the parcel to be used for commercial development. On December 13, 2006, the Aviation and
Airports Advisory Board (AAAB) approved a motion to proceed with the RFP. Development must comply with all zoning
regulations. The Lease prohibits
residential use, pawn shops, religious institutions, adult entertainment of any
nature and certain educational facilities.
The Department of Airports will conduct a public, mandatory pre-proposal
meeting to answer questions pertaining to the RFP. Based on proposers’ input, staff may modify
the RFP and/or Lease to insure competition.
All attendees will be formally noticed of any changes. The BCC and County Administrator will be
notified by letter of any significant changes.
To qualify, a proposer must have experience (within the last 5 years) in
the development and leasing of one or more commercial/retail properties
consisting of not less than a total of 500,000 square feet. Based on written proposals and oral
presentations, a Selection Committee will evaluate and rank the proposals based
on predetermined criteria listed in the RFP:
monetary rent payment to the County, development experience, and project
approach. The five (5) member Selection
Committee is anticipated to be two (2) County representatives, two (2) AAAB
members, and a representative from the City of Atlantis. The Lease will be returned to the BCC for
final review and approval. Any significant changes to the process or Lease will
be highlighted for the BCC Review. The
final Lease is also subject to review and approval by the FAA. Staff has established $1,000,000 per year as
the minimum rent based on independent appraisal and Federal Aviation
Administration guidelines. Rent
proposals exceeding the minimum will be given extra consideration in the
selection scoring. The Department is
currently re-appraising the property which may alter this minimum. Rent shall be escalated throughout the life
of the agreement using a combination of fixed increases, CPI increases and
re-appraisals. Lease term will be
limited to a maximum of 75 years. Countywide
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MARCH
13, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida amending Resolution No. R88-1375,
as amended by Resolution Nos. R93-871, R94-1452, R95-178, R95-704, R96-198,
R97-604, R99-341, R2000-1218, R2001-0421, R2002-1463, R2003-0232, R2003-1982,
R2004-1619, R2005-1273, R2006-0506 and R2006-1176, which set forth the County
Investment Policy, further amending the Investment Policy provisions related to
the performance measurement benchmark applicable to the County’s investment
portfolio. SUMMARY: This amending Resolution
changes the current performance measurement benchmark for the County’s
investment portfolio from the Rolling 48-Month Moving Average of the yield of
the 2-Year Constant Maturity Treasury (CMT) index to the yield of the 24-Month
Moving Average of that index. The
Investment Policy Committee recommends this change because the revised
benchmark is a more appropriate one for the County’s portfolio. This change will not affect the County’s
investment strategy. Countywide (PFK)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: format
and use of Disclosure Statement for Commissioners and their family members and
Disclosure of Ownership Interests for certain business entities and individuals
seeking to do business with Palm Beach County.
SUMMARY: The disclosure
forms were prepared in response to Commission requests for greater transparency
in government decision making. The
Disclosure Statement for Commissioners and their family members requires each
commissioner to identify, among other things, employers, business interests,
and real property holdings of the commissioner, his or her spouse, and
children. The Disclosure of Ownership
Interests must be completed on behalf of an individual or business entity that
seeks to do business with the County. It
applies to all contracts in excess of $200,000 that must be approved by the
BCC. It does not apply to contracts
awarded solely on the basis of sealed bid, or to change orders. In addition, disclosure is not required for
publicly traded corporations, non-profit corporations, or government
agencies. Upon BCC approval, this form
will be included in future agenda items.
Also for your information are two (2) forms recently developed by the
Planning and Zoning Divisions. These
require identification of ownership interests in applicants and landowners
connected with development order applications.
Countywide (LB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution
approving the sale of not-to-exceed $18,000,000 Housing Finance Authority of
Palm Beach County, Florida, Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds
(LaCosta Apartments Project) (the “Bonds”) within the meaning of Ordinance No. 2002-022,
and providing an effective date. SUMMARY: The Bonds are being issued by the Authority to
refinance the costs of acquisition, construction and equipping of a 328-unit
multifamily rental housing facility known as LaCosta Apartments (formerly known
as Mahogany Bay Apartments) (the “LaCosta Apartments Project”), to be rented by
qualified persons and families in Palm Beach County, Florida, as required by
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), through the
refunding of the Authority’s aggregate principal amount of $18,000,000 Weekly
Adjustable/Fixed Rate Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1988C
(Mahogany Bay Apartments Project), the proceeds of which were used to refinance
the costs of the acquisition, construction and equipping of the LaCosta
Apartments Project. The Project is
located at 4301 Mahogany Drive, in Boynton Beach, Florida, in Palm Beach
County, Florida. Neither the taxing power nor the faith and credit of the County, nor
any County funds, shall be pledged to pay principal or redemption premiums, if
any, or interest on the Bonds. District
3 (PFK)
MARCH
13, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution approving the sale of
not-to-exceed $11,550,000 Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County,
Florida, Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Palm Gardens Apartments
Project) (the “Bonds”) within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the
internal Revenue code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and approving the sale
of the Bonds within the meaning of Ordinance No. 2002-022, and providing
an effective date. SUMMARY: The Bonds are being
issued by the Authority to finance the costs of acquisition, construction and
equipping of an 80-unit multifamily rental housing facility known as Palm
Gardens Apartments, located at 4th Avenue North and North A
Street in Lake Worth, Florida, to be rented by qualified persons and families
in Palm Beach County, Florida, as required by the Code. Neither the taxing power nor the faith and
credit of the County, nor any County funds, shall be pledged to pay principal
or redemption premiums, if any, or interest on the Bonds. District 7 (PFK)
D. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the conceptual Transfer
of the deed for Jupiter Gardens (Kennedy Estates) consisting of approximately
5.6 acre parcel of land to the Community Land Trust of Palm Beach County (CLT
of PBC). SUMMARY: This conceptual approval will allow the
transfer of County owned land to the CLT of PBC for development of 27
affordable housing units once the entity receives a 501(C)(3) tax exempt
designation from the Internal Revenue Service. Actual conveyance of the title to the property
will require BCC approval at a later date. The Jupiter Gardens parcel is located in
Section 3, Township 41 South, Range 42 East, Palm Beach County, Florida. The land is commonly known as Kennedy Estates
and is situated in unincorporated Palm Beach County east of I-95, just south of
Indiantown Road. Countywide (TKF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Release of
Restrictions for Hope House of the Palm Beaches, Inc., releasing them from two (2)
Declarations of Restrictions executed in favor of Palm Beach County, in
exchange for payment $101,534.56. SUMMARY:
On November 4, 1997, and on October 19, 1999, Palm Beach County entered into
two (2) agreements with Hope House of the Palm Beaches, Inc. (Hope House)
allocating $44,000, and $75,000, respectively, from its Federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. No
County funds were used. These funds were
allocated for improvements to the buildings at Kings Court (located on Wedgewood
Way in unincorporated West Palm Beach) where housing was provided to women with
HIV/AIDS and their dependent children. A
Declaration of Restrictions was executed by Hope House in favor of Palm Beach
County to secure the amount funded under each agreement, and the two (2) Declarations
of Restrictions were recorded in the public records encumbering the property
then owned by Hope House. Of the total $119,000 allocated, $101,535 were
expended on the improvements needed by Hope House (the remaining unexpended
funds reverted to the County). The
requested Release of Restrictions will remove the encumbrances in exchange for
the receipt of a reimbursement of the expended amount. District 6 (TKF)
MARCH
13, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) the creation of one (1) full-time Fiscal Manager I position within Housing and Community Development (HCD) to be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funds; and
B) a Budget Transfer of
$88,540 in the Housing and Community Development Fund from Contributions
Non-Governmental Agencies to cover the cost of the new position.
SUMMARY:
The Fiscal Manager I position is
required to oversee the Fiscal Section of HCD. The position is required by HCD because of:
significantly increased responsibilities of its Fiscal Section; difficulties
being experienced in reconciling financial data with some grant funders; and
the increasing need to effectively plan to meet HUD’s fiscal benchmarks. The Fiscal Manager I will be hired at Pay
Grade 42 with a salary range of $58,004.96 to $87,969.44, excluding benefits. Since the position will oversee the financial
management of all funds received and administered by HCD, salaries and benefits
associated with the position will be borne by the Department’s flagship
programs, that is, the CDBG Program and the SHIP Program. Per regulations, up to 20% of the annual CDBG
grant received by the County may be used to cover administrative costs. The SHIP program allows use of up to 10% of
the annual grant for administrative expenses; however, this percentage may be
increased through a stipulation regarding the use of program income. This position will be funded with Federal
and State grants. Countywide (TKF)
E. HUMAN RESOURCES
TIME CERTAIN – 9:30 A.M.
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: Presentation of
annual Service Awards to two hundred ninety-six (296) County employees with 20,
25, 30 and 35 years of service. SUMMARY: This is Palm Beach County’s 41st Annual
Service Awards Ceremony to honor County employees for their dedicated
service. Countywide (MC)
F. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
1. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) the establishment of a Crime Prevention Project Specialist position at a pay grade 36; and
B) a Budget Transfer of $38,193 in
the Crime Prevention Fund to establish budget for expenditures.
SUMMARY: The
Criminal Justice Commission on February 26, 2007, approved the use of Crime
Prevention Trust Funds to establish a Countywide Crime Prevention Specialist
position for coordination of the adult and youth councils that are being
established in the community as a component of the youth violence prevention
initiative. Using the Bureau of
Justice/National Crime Prevention Council practices as a model, the position
will coordinate the recruitment, training and activity of the councils to
ensure that they partner to best use and share limited resources, are
accountable, enlist partnerships with the business community, find and maintain
community support and find ways to recruit, train and maintain volunteers. This
will increase the department’s complement by one (1) position. The continuation of this position is
contingent upon sufficient funding from the Crime Prevention Trust Fund. Countywide (DW)
MARCH
13, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
G. SHERIFF
TIME
CERTAIN – 11:00A.M.
1. Sheriff recommends
motion to approve: Budget
Amendment of $11,000,000 in the General Fund to fund an accelerated time line
for the Mobile Data Project to equip deputy vehicles with modern data
technology systems, and to fund the purchase of replacement vehicles which are
used to provide law enforcement services.
SUMMARY: The multi-year Mobile Data Project was
initiated in the latter part of FY 2006 with a five (5) year implementation
time line. Additional funding is needed
in the current budget year to comply with the Board of County Commissioners’
request at the FY 2007 budget hearings to accelerate the year by which the Palm
Beach County Sheriff's Office is equipped with this modern crime prevention and
crime fighting technology. The
accelerated schedule will allow for laptop technology in deputy vehicles to be
implemented earlier. The $5,700,000
additional funding is requested for FY 2007.
The balance of the budget amendment, $5,300,000, is required to continue
the on-going initiative to bring the fleet of deputy vehicles up to readiness
regarding age of vehicle and cumulative mileage. The additional funding requested will address
part of the backlogged routine replacement.
Countywide (DW)
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MARCH 13, 2007
7. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
A. ADMINISTRATION
(Health
Facilities Authority)
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: appointment of one (1) individual to the
Health Facilities Authority to complete a four (4) year term, which expires
April 30, 2007, plus an additional four (4) term from May 1, 2007, through
April 30, 2011:
Nominee Seat No. Seat Requirement Nominated by:
Tenna Wiles 5 Resident of PBC Comm. Koons
Comm. Greene
SUMMARY: Per Chapter 154.207, Florida Statutes and Resolution Nos. R77-379, R77-398 and R92-563, the Health Facilities Authority is composed of five (5) members appointed at-large by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). A memo dated February 9, 2007, was circulated to the BCC notifying the BCC that Jeannette Corbett (Seat No. 5) had resigned and that Ms. Tenna Wiles, Executive Director, Palm Beach County Medical Society expressed interest in filling the vacancy. The above Commissioners have nominated Ms. Wiles. No other nominations were received. Countywide (TKF)
(Workforce Alliance, Inc.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: reappointment of Robert Alt for a term beginning on March
13, 2007 to January 31, 2010:
Nominee Seat No. Area of Position/Employer Nominated
by
Representation
Robert Alt 15 Organized
Labor Training Director Palm Beach/ Ironwork LU 402 Treasure
Coast
Apprenticeship AFL/CIO
SUMMARY: The membership of
Workforce Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) conforms to the requirements of the
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, and the Workforce Innovation Act of
2000. The Workforce Investment Act of
1998 requests that an emphasis be placed on CEO’s or highest level of
management positions for both community and business sector appointments. Countywide (TKF)
MARCH 13, 2007
7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
B. CRIMINAL
JUSTICE COMMISSION
(Palm Beach County
Criminal Justice Commission)
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: appointment of one (1) private sector nominee to the Criminal Justice Commission, effective March 13, 2007 through December 31, 2009.
Nominee Seat No. Term to Expire
William L. Kramer 33 12/31/09
SUMMARY: The Criminal Justice (CJC) is comprised of 33
members including elected officials and representatives from private and public
sectors. The twelve (12) private sector
members are nominated for three (3) year terms by the Economic Council of Palm
Beach County, Inc., and appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The Council has nominated Mr. William L.
Kramer for appointment effective March 13, 2007. Countywide (DW)
C. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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MARCH
13, 2007
8. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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MARCH 13, 2007
9. STAFF
COMMENTS
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
MARCH 13, 2007
10. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS
A. District
1 - COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS
B. District
2 - COMMISSIONER JEFF KOONS, VICE CHAIR
C. District
3 - COMMISSIONER WARREN H. NEWELL
D. District
4 - COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY
E. District
5 - COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON
F. District
6 - COMMISSIONER JESS R. SANTAMARIA
G. District
7 - COMMISSIONER ADDIE L. GREENE, CHAIRPERSON
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."
March 13, 2007 – 9:30a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
MARCH 13, 2007
PAGE ITEM
7 3A-4 REVISED TITLE: Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) an Interlocal Agreement
with the City of South Bay totaling $60,000 for the South Bay Park of Commerce
for predevelopment costs; and
B) a Budget Transfer of $60,000
from the Capital Outlay Fund to the Economic Development Fund; and
C) a Budget Amendment of
$60,000 to recognized the transfer from Community Revitalization and
appropriated to the City of South Bay.
10 3C-9 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: A)
a Tender Agreement between Palm Beach County, Carolina Casualty Company,
J.W. Cheatham, Inc., and Petro Hydro, Inc., relating to Project No. 2003600,
State Road 80 and Forest Hill Boulevard intersection improvements; and …(Further
staff review) (Engineering)
13 3E-3 REVISED
TITLE: Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Contract with United Way of Palm Beach County,
Inc. (United Way) and Palm
Beach County Disaster Recovery Coalition, Inc.
(Disaster Recovery Coalition) for the period October 1, 2006, through September
30, 2007 in an amount not-to-exceed $125,000 to provide disaster recovery
services.; and
B)
Budget Amendment Transfer
of $125,000 in the General Fund, Human Services.
13 3E-6 REVISED
TITLE: Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Contract with the Area Agency on Aging Palm
Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA) to provide disaster preparedness and response
services for the period October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007, in an
amount not-to-exceed $125,000; and
B) Budget Amendment Transfer
of $125,000 $25,000 in the from General Fund,
Human Services Financially Assisted Agency Unallocated to County
Sponsored Programs Area Agency on Aging.
26 3Z-1 REVISED
SUMMARY: The Excess
Property & Liability Insurance Program currently provides excess layers of
property insurance totaling $150 million inclusive of the County’s $1,000,000
self-insured retention and excess layers of liability insurance totaling $6
million inclusive of the County’s $500,000 self-insured retention. . . . Sufficient funds are budgeted in
FY 2008 2007 for this coverage.
Countywide (TKF)
27 3Z-2 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to approve:
renewal of the Excess Automobile Liability Insurance Policy from State National
Insurance Company, purchased through the County’s contracted broker, Arthur J.
Gallagher & Co., under Contract No. 05-102/LJ, in the amount of $335,750
$340,000 for the operation of
Palm Tran, Inc’s bus fleet for the period April 1, 2007, through April 1, 2008.
SUMMARY: This policy from State National Insurance
Company provides $2,000,000 of coverage excess of a $100,000 per
claimant/$200,000 per occurrence self-insured retention that is provided by the
Self-Insured Retention Plan. The renewal
premium is $335,750 $340,000 an increase of 8% 9%. This premium is not subject to adjustment for
changes in the size of the fleet during the policy period.
28 3CC-1 REVISED SUMMARY: The Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission contract for FY ‘07 was approved by the BCC on September 12, 2006 (R2006-1991). The Film and Television Commission is amending the Agreement to fund $20,000 for advertising, travel and public relations in marketing the Palm Beach International Film Festival for Palm Beach County. The Amendment increases the contract from $613,000 to $633,000 and maintains prior years funding level of $30,000. Countywide (MC)
29 4A MOVED TO 10G/Commissioner Comments: Proclamation declaring March 23, 2007 as
“Alexander W. Dreyfoos Day” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Greene)
29 4I ADD-ON: Certificate
of Recognition to the Solid Waste Authority for receiving the Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Greene)
33 6A-7 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to authorize:
A) Staff to take all actions
necessary to repeal or amend, as appropriate, the Comprehensive Plan Ordinances
related to the Scripps approval on the Mecca property; and
B) Staff to negotiate the use of the Mecca
property for agricultural purposes pending clarification of regional
development issues and development concepts for the Mecca property.
Summary: This is
intended to strip development approvals that were obtained to allow the
development of the Mecca property for the Scripps project. This would return the property to the prior
development level of RR10 (1 unit in 10 acres).
This recommendation is made to alleviate timing pressures caused by continuing
legal action due to the Scripps approval, and because we do not think it is
possible to preserve traffic capacity associated with the Scripps approval for
even reduced development use. Also, the
continuing uncertainty of other area development matters including the Sector
Plan and Callery-Judge has made it impossible for staff to take definitive
positions in settlement negotiations with Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
and other parties. While this
recommendation might seem to delay the sale of Mecca, it will relieve Staff of
wasteful effort, should end outstanding legal actions and will provide the time
required for a more rational approach as to how to eventually maximize the
County’s benefit from owning the Mecca property. In the meantime, agricultural use is
recommended. District 1 (ATP)
37 6F-1 REVISED TITLE: Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) the establishment of a Crime Prevention
Project Specialist position at a pay grade 36 34; and … (CJC)
38 6G-1 DELETED: Sheriff
recommends motion to approve: Budget
Amendment of $11,000,000 in the General Fund to fund an accelerated time line
for the Mobile Data Project to equip deputy vehicles with modern data
technology systems, and to fund the purchase of replacement vehicles which are
used to provide law enforcement services.
(Sheriff requested deletion) (Sheriff)
38 6H-1 ADD-ON, TIME
CERTAIN 11:30 A.M.: Staff requests Board direction: regarding the action plans presented by the
subcommittees of the Budget Advisory Committee.
SUMMARY: The Budget Advisory Committee established four
(4) subcommittees to focus on; Budget Process, Operating Budgets, Capital
Budgets, and Performance Measures. The
subcommittees, which have one (1) member each, have developed proposed plans of
action for carrying out their intended research activities. The Budget Advisory Committee is requesting
Board direction concerning the proposed plans of action to determine that the
proposed plans are in accordance with the desires of the County Commission. Countywide (PFK)
NOTE: Items that were revised, added, deleted, or
backup submitted and were not listed on the preliminary addition/deletion sheet
distributed to the Board the prior day are noted with an asterisk (*).