ORDER OF BUSINESS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
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 - 36)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
(Page 37)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30
A.M. (Children’s Home Society
Bonds) (Page 38)
6. PUBLIC
HEARINGS – 2:30 P.M. (Animal Care
& Control Ordinance) (Page 39)
7. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 40 - 43)
8. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Pages 44 - 45)
9. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. (Page 46)
10. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 47)
11. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 48)
12. ADJOURNMENT (Page 48)
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FEBRUARY 5, 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 7
3A-1 Extension of subgrant agreement with Florida
Division of Emergency Management for Grove Street drainage improvements
3A-2 Conveyance
of a 1999 Ford E350 passenger van to Palm Beach Recovery Coalition, Inc.
3A-3 First
Amendment to the Development Regions Round X Grant with the City of Riviera
Beach
Page 8
3A-4 Agreement
with Belle Glade Housing Authority for the No Wind For Seniors Program
3A-5 Amendment
No. 4 with Langton Associates, Inc. for consulting/professional services
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 8
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claim settlements list
3B-4 Change
orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments, etc.
Page 9
3B-5 Annual
financial reports, excess fees and unexpended budget for FY 2006-2007
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 9
3C-1 Amended
& Restated Agreement for a golf cart underpass w/Toll Jupiter Limited
Partnership
3C-2 License
Agreement with the School Board for right turn lane on Jog Road at Omni Middle
3C-3 Deleted
3C-4 Deleted
3C-5 Agreements for structural engineering
projects with Bridge Design Associates, Inc. and R.J. Behar & Company
Page 10
3C-6 Agreement
with Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson Salman for structural engineering
projects
3C-7 Supplemental
Agreement No. 8 with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for professional services
3C-8 Supplemental
Agreement No. 11 with CH2M Hill, Inc. for professional services
3C-9 Agreement
with Erdman Anthony of Florida, Inc. regarding intersection improvement
projects
3C-10 Budget Transfer of $200,000 for Roosevelt Avenue (Island Way)
3C-11 Contract with Ranger Construction Industries,
Inc. for Hypoluxo Road
Page 11
3C-12 Budget Transfer of $200,000 for traffic signal at Summit at Pine Jog
Elementary
3C-13 Change Order No. 3 with Seacoast, Inc. for Camino Real Road bridge
repair work
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 11
3D-1 Revised Housing Finance Authority Guidelines
for Issuance of Multifamily Rental Housing Revenue Bonds
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 11
3E-1 Modification No. 3 with Florida Dept. of
Community Affairs for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Page 12
3E-2 Amendment
No. 3 with the Use of Facilities Agreement with Alzheimer’s Community Care
3E-3 Contract
w/Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast for quality assurance services
3E-4 Agreement with Area Agency on Aging of Palm
Beach/Treasure Coast for the Nutrition Services Incentive Program
F. AIRPORTS
Page 12
3F-1 Contract
with CTR Systems, Inc. for parking access and revenue control system
replacement
Page 13
3F-2 Contract
with Hi-Lite Markings, Inc. for airfield marking improvements project
3F-3 Agreement
to purchase property located west of Runway 9L at PBIA
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F. AIRPORTS (Cont’d)
Page 14
3F-4 Receive
and file six (6) standard agreements for the Department of Airports
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 14
3G-1 Recording
the FY 2007 retirements of tangible personal property
3G-2 Settlement
offer for Code Enforcement Lien against Judy W. Hoffman
Page 15
3G-3 Resolution authorizing issuance of Public
Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2008 (Environmentally Sensitive Land
Acquisition Project)
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 15
3H-1 JOC Work Order No. 08-038 with West
Construction, Inc. regarding build-out space at State Attorney/Public Defender
building
3H-2 Contract
with Musco Sports Lighting for outdoor lighting at two (2) Lake Lytal Park
ballfields
Page 16
3H-3 Change
Order No. 5 with Rio-Bak Corporation for Riverbend Park bridge
3H-4 Amendment
No. 4 with LBFH, Inc. for Parks & Recreation capital improvement projects
3H-5 First
Amendment with City of Riviera Beach regarding County’s 800 MHz radio system
Page 17
3H-6 Interlocal
Agreement with Solid Waste Authority regarding drainage easement
3H-7 Access
Easement from Tivoli Isles of Palm Beach County Homeowners Association, Inc.
3H-8 Extension
of Land Lease Agreement with Solid Waste Authority for North Transfer Station
Page 18
3H-9 Extension
of Internal Memorandum of Understanding with Dept. of Airports for 4215 Cherry
Rd
3H-10 Fourth Amendment w/SFWMD and Roth Farms, Inc. regarding Public
Safety Training facility
Page 19
3H-11 Utility Easement Agreement in favor of FPL for service to Lake
Region Water Treatment Plant
3H-12 Utility Easement Agreement in favor of FPL for service to Herman W.
Brice Complex
3H-13 Quitclaim Deed from FDOT for 2.765 acre parcel adjacent to WTP. No.
8
3H-14 Stratford Court II, PUD Replat for Fire Rescue Station No. 56
3H-15 BMC Replat No. 1
Page 20
3H-16 Corrective Notice of Limitation of Use for regarding Lake Ida Park
3H-17 Contract with West Construction, Inc. for renovations to Belle Glade
Fire Station No. 73
3H-18 Change Order No. 9 with West Construction, Inc. regarding West
Boynton PBSO project
3H-19 Amendment No. 2 with Moss & Associates, LLC regarding West
County Detention facility
I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Page 21
3I-1 Amendment
No. 2 with City of Belle Glade regarding drainage improvements
3I-2 Agreement
with City of Pahokee for construction of a passive courtyard and parking area
3I-3 Resolution
approving the Fifth Amendment to the Hurricane Housing Recovery Plan
Page 22
3I-4 Amendment
No. 1 with City of Riviera Beach regarding 32nd Street improvements
3I-5 Amendment
No. 1 with Westgate/Belvedere Homes CRA for Cherry Road street lights
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 22
3J-1 Resolution
granting County tax exemption for one (1) historic property in City of Delray
Beach
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 23
3K-1 Agreement
for Emergency Generator Purchase with Saturnia Homeowners Association
3K-2 Water
Quality Monitoring Agreement with Cen West Communities, Inc.
Page 24
3K-3 Contract
with TLC Diversified, Inc. for wastewater lift station rehabilitation project
3K-4 Change
Order No. 2 with Poole & Kent Company for Lake Region Wellfield
improvements
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K. WATER UTILITIES (Cont’d)
Page 25
3K-5 Amendment to Standard Potable Water &
Wastewater Development Agrement with The Diocese of Newton for the Melkites
3K-6 Potable
Water & Wastewater Development Agreement with Aspen Square, LLC
3K-7 Wastewater
Development Agreement with Town of Lake Clarke Shores
Page 26
3K-8 Work
Authorization No. 9 with AKA Services, Inc. for PBC/FPL potable water main
project
3K-9 First
Amendment with City of Delray Beach for an emergency potable water interconnect
3K-10 Work Authorization No. 10 with AKA Services, Inc. for Glades
Hospital water main project
Page 27
3K-11 Sponsorship of the WestFest Land & Sea Festival to promote water
conservation/education
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 27
3L-1 Project
Agreement with FIND for South Lake Worth Inlet sand trap and boat channel
dredging
Page 28
3L-2 Contract with Ocean Gate General
Contractors, Inc. for the Limestone Creek Natural Area and Lake Okeechobee
Scenic Trail
3L-3 2007
Indian River Lagoon License Plat Funding Agreement with SFWMD
Page 29
3L-4 Contract
and Addendum with Palm Beach Boat Show for exhibit space
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 29
3M-1 Interlocal
Agreement with School Board for transitional life skills to students with
disabilities
3M-2 Agreement
with Towards a More Perfect Union for Community Youth Program
3M-3 Agreement
with Delray Beach Downtown Marketing Cooperative for 2007 holiday decorations
Page 30
3M-4 Agreement
with For the Children, Inc. for 2008 events
3M-5 Agreement
with Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History for bus tours of historic Delray
Bch
3M-6 Agreement
with Arts at Mizner Park for tent rental costs for Festival of the Arts Boca
event
Page 31
3M-7 Agreement
with Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities for 2008 Allianz Championship
3M-8 School
Board Recreation Assistance Program for Palmetto Elementary fitness equipment
3M-9 School
Board Recreation Assistance Program for JFK Middle band trip
Page 32
3M-10 Receive and file two (2) Independent Contractor Agreements
N. LIBRARY - None
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Page 32
3P-1 Grant
Agreement with Community Caring Center for seasonal farmers’ market
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Page 32
3Q-1 Grant reinstatement and extension with FL
Dept. of Law Enforcement for the Community Justice Service Center Treatment
project
R. HUMAN RESOURCES - None
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 33
3S-1 Receive
and file four (4) standard agreements for Fire Rescue
3S-2 Resolution establishing special assessment
rate for the Palm Beach County Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Fire Hydrant
Maintenance and Rental – Boca Raton
3S-3 Selection
of Michael McCurdy on the Lantana Firefighters Pension Fund Board
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 34
3U-1 Amendment
No. 3 to Microsoft Consulting Services Agreement
V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None
W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 34
3X-1 Contract
with FL Department of Community Affairs for emergency management grant funds
Y. PURCHASING - None
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 34
3AA-1 Resolution approving grant application with FDOT for mass transit
operating funds
Page 35
3AA-2 Labor-Management Agreement with SEIU, Florida Public Services Union,
CtW, CLC
BB. SHERIFF
Page 35
3BB-1 Agreement with Circuit 15 Dept. of Children
& Families regarding the DCF Re-Entry Case Manager Program
Page 36
3BB-2 FDOT Bicycle Safety Education Program grant for purchase of bicycles
and safety helmets
3BB-2 FDOT Highway Safety Grant for I-95 corridor enforcement
CC.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 36
3CC-1 First Amendment with the Palm Beach
County Film and Television Commission regarding the Tourist Development Plan
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 37
4A Proclamation acknowledging the long life
and distinguished career of Owen H. Gassaway, Jr.
4B 50th Anniversary of the Arc of
Palm Beach County
4C America Saves
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 38
5A Application
of Children’s Home Society of Florida for Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 2:30 P.M.
Page 39
6A Animal
Care & Control Ordinance
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REGULAR AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION
Page 40
7A-1 FY
2009 Federal Legislative Program
7A-2 Resolution
supporting Claudia Anderson d/b/a Audio Enhancement for Florida’s Qualified
Target Industry Tax Refund Program
Page 41
7A-3 United Way of Palm Beach County request for
funding the Prosperity Campaign Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 41
7B-1 Resolution
approving the sale of Housing Finance Authority Homeowner Revenue Bonds
7B-2 Agreement with Barry S. Balmuth, P.A. for
legal services to represent Fire Rescue District Chief Ken Fisher
Page 42
7B-3 Agreement with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash,
Smoak & Stewart for legal services to represent Commissioner Mary McCarty
ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
Page 42
7C-1 Right-of-Way
Construction Permitting Ordinance
HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Page 42
7D-1 Waiver for the State Housing Initiative
Program to Dean and Mary Allen under the Emergency Rehabilitation Program
Page 43
7D-2 State
Housing Initiative Partnership Purchase Assistance Program criteria
HUMAN
RESOURCES
Page 43
7E-1 Family
& Medical Leave Act domestic partnership leave program
AIRPORTS
Page 43
7F-1 Dedicate
the Palm Beach County Park Airport’s airfield as “Owen H. Gassaway, Jr.
Airfield”
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Pages 44 - 45)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
(Page 46)
STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 47)
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 48)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 48)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: a six
(6) month time extension of a federally funded subgrant agreement with the
Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) to complete the design of
drainage improvements as part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. SUMMARY: FEMA has approved a Phase I grant in the
amount of $48,750 for the design of a drainage system serving the Grove Street
area located along Military Trail between Southern Boulevard and Belvedere
Road. The Grant requires a 25% cost
share with the County, meaning the total design cost is $65,000. Additionally, a Phase II grant for the
construction of the drainage facilities has been approved contingent upon the
Cost-Benefit ratio meeting FEMA's requirements after the completion of the
design. The Phase II approval will be
brought back to the Commission at the conclusion of the Phase I contract. Due to the long amount of time it took to
receive FEMA approval for the Phase I project, a six (6) month extension to
complete the project design work was requested and granted from DEM. District 6 (MJ)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a 1999 Ford E350 passenger van
to the Palm Beach Recovery Coalition, Inc.;
B) approve Agreement establishing the terms of the conveyance with Palm Beach
Recovery Coalition, Inc.;
C) approve a Budget Transfer of $5,335 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from
Reserve for District 6 to the Cabana Colony – Local Drainage; and
D) approve a Budget Transfer of $5,335
in the Capital Outlay Fund from Cabana Colony – Local Drainage to Ford E350 Van
/ Palm Beach Recovery Coalition – District 6.
SUMMARY: These actions will result in the conveyance
of a passenger van that is no longer needed by the County, to a not-for-profit
organization known as the Palm Beach Recovery Coalition, Inc. for a nominal sum
of one (1) dollar. The Recovery
Coalition operates emergency shelter facilities and provides substance abuse
treatment and support counseling for individuals suffering from homelessness
and addiction-related disorders. The budget
transfers increase the gas tax support and decrease the ad valorem support for
the Cabana Colony Drainage Project, freeing up ad valorem funds that will be
used to reimburse Fleet Management for the value of the van. Commissioner Santamaria has requested that
the van be conveyed to the Recovery Coalition.
District 6 (MRE)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
First Amendment to the Development Regions Round X Grant Agreement (R2006-1172)
with the City of Riviera Beach to extend the term of the Agreement an
additional six (6) calendar months. SUMMARY: On June 20, 2006, the Board of County
Commissioners approved the Grant Agreement for the City of Riviera Beach
(R2006-1172) for the business projects; Stinson Industries, Inc. d/b/a Stephen
Brothers Funeral Home, Venture Marine, Inc. (completed) and Westside Barber
Shop. This Amendment will allow for extension of the construction reimbursement
deadline due to a delay caused by a previous illness and financial
difficulties; and extension of the hiring deadline and job maintenance
requirements according to the project’s deadline. All projects are located in the
"Acute" (35% or greater poverty) area of the Development Regions and the
two (2) remaining projects are ready to be completed. District 7 (DW)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement with Belle Glade Housing Authority
in an amount not-to-exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for the No Wind For
Seniors Program to purchase table equipment and supplies in the Okeechobee
Community Center for the 2005-2006 Resident Education to Action Program
(REAP). SUMMARY: The Belle Glade
Housing Authority completed a six (6) week REAP session. During the session, Belle Glade Housing
Authority was selected by the Office of Community Revitalization to receive a
grant in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500). Belle Glade Housing Authority is proposing to
purchase table equipment and supplies in the Okeechobee Community Center. District 6 (AH)
5. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 4 to the Contract for
consulting/professional services with Langton Associates, Inc. (R2004-0180) for
services related to Palm Beach County’s Grant Development Program for the
period of February 1, 2008, through April 30, 2008, in the amount of $21,537.42. SUMMARY:
On February 3, 2004, the Board approved
a consulting/professional services contract with Langton Associates, Inc. for
the term of February 1, 2004, through January 31, 2005 for a total contract
amount of $78,140, to provide grant program development services. Amendment No. 1 approved on February 1, 2005
extended the term an additional one (1) year period and increased the annual
amount by 5%. Amendment No. 2 approved
on February 7, 2006 extended the term an additional one (1) year period. Amendment No. 3 approved on February 6, 2007
extended the term an additional one (1) year period and increased the annual
amount by 5%. This Amendment will extend the term of the contract an additional
three (3) month period and provides for a contract amount of $21,537.33. At this time staff is extending the contract
for a three (3) month period while preparing a Request for Proposal for the
next contract cycle. The purpose of the
Request for Proposal is to pre-qualify three (3) grant consultants that will
provide services on a task order basis to County departments. Countywide (DSW)
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
Budget
Public Hearing September
6, 2007
Workshop September
25, 2007
Regular October
16, 2007
Regular November
20, 2007
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts
(regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the
Clerk & Comptroller=s Office.
Countywide
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments and
other items approved by the Contract Review Committee and by the department
heads for the Engineering Department; Facilities Development and Operations
Department; Water Utilities Department; Environmental Resources Management Department;
and the Department of Airports during November 2007. Countywide
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
B. CLERK &
COMPTROLLER (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: annual financial reports, excess fees and
unexpended budget for FY 2006-2007
for the Clerk & Comptroller, Tax Collector, and Property Appraiser. SUMMARY:
The financial reports of these Constitutional Officers were
submitted to the Office of the Clerk to the Board on or before October 31,
2007, in accordance with F.S. 218.36.
The amounts shown for the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser
represent the total payment to the County.
A portion of these revenues are budgeted in the Library, Fire Rescue,
and various other special revenue funds.
|
|
Budget
Estimate |
Actual Excess Fees |
Additional Excess Fees |
|
CLERK& COMPTROLLER |
$ 2,000,000.00 |
$
2,785,223.76 |
$ 785,223.76 |
|
TAX COLLECTOR |
$ 34,886,971.00 |
$
39,918,578.64 |
$ 5,031,607.64 |
|
PROPERTY APPR. |
$
1,168,356.00 |
$
1,976,210.60 |
$ 807,854.60 |
|
|
$ 38,055,327.00 |
$
44,680,013.00 |
$ 6,624,686.00 |
The amounts shown as additional excess fees will be included in the
adjustment for additional balances brought forward which will be brought to the
Board of County Commissioners in March 2008.
Countywide (PFK)
C. ENGINEERING &
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Amended
and Restated Agreement for a Golf Cart Underpass, as well as certain other
elements, within the right-of-way of Indiantown Road with Toll Jupiter Limited
Partnership (Developer) and Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District
(Northern). SUMMARY: This Amended and Restated Agreement will
transfer responsibility for construction and maintenance of the Golf Cart
Underpass from the Developer and Jupiter Country Club Homeowners Association,
Inc. (Association), to Northern. District 1 (MRE)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a License Agreement with the School Board
of Palm Beach County (School Board), which is required for the construction of a right turn lane
on Jog Road at the Omni Middle School. SUMMARY:
This action approves a License
Agreement with the School Board that is required for the construction of a
right turn lane on Jog Road at Omni Middle School. This turn lane is part of
the widening and construction of improvements on Jog Road, from Yamato Road to
Clint Moore Road. District 4 (PFK)
3. DELETED
4. DELETED
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreements with Bridge Design Associates,
Inc. (BDA) and R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. (RJB), to provide the necessary
professional services for structural engineering projects on a task order
basis, for Countywide projects, as required.
SUMMARY: These Agreements will provide the necessary professional
services for structural engineering projects throughout the County for
all user departments. At the option of
the County, these Agreements can be renewed annually for a period of one (1)
year, with a maximum of two (2) renewals.
Countywide (PFK)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING &
PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement with Corzo Castella Carballo
Thompson Salman, P.A., (C3TS) to provide the necessary professional services
for structural engineering projects on a task order basis, for Countywide
projects, as required. SUMMARY: This Agreement will provide the necessary professional services for
structural engineering projects throughout Palm Beach County (County)
for all user departments. At the option
of the County, this Agreement may be renewed annually for a period of one (1)
year, with a maximum of two (2) renewals. Countywide (PFK)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplemental Agreement No. 8 to Project Agreement R2001-1894 in the amount of $267,042.18 with Arcadis U.S., Inc. (Arcadis) for professional services. SUMMARY: This
Supplemental Agreement will provide the services necessary for the preparation
of bridge and box culvert design plans, and for the modification of
alternative alignments for Seminole Pratt Whitney Road from Northlake Boulevard
to Bee Line Highway (Project). Districts
1 & 6 (PFK)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplemental
Agreement No. 11 to Project Agreement (R99-2103D) in the
amount of $37,273.21 with CH2M
Hill, Inc., (CH2M Hill), formerly
known as Gee & Jensen, E.A.P., Inc., for professional services. SUMMARY: This Supplemental Agreement will provide the services necessary for the
preparation of separate design plans and construction bid documents for
Seminole Pratt Whitney Road from south of Okeechobee Boulevard to north of
Sycamore Drive (Project). District 6 (PFK)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement
with Erdman Anthony of Florida, Inc., (EAI) to provide the necessary
professional services for intersection improvement projects on a task order
basis, for Countywide projects, as required.
SUMMARY: This
Agreement will provide the necessary professional services for intersection
improvement projects throughout Palm Beach County (County) for all user
departments. At the option of the
County, this Agreement can be renewed annually for a period of one (1) year,
with a maximum of two (2) renewals. Countywide (PFK)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Budget
Transfer of $200,000 in the Road Impact Fee Fund – Zone 1 from Reserves to
Roosevelt Avenue (Island Way) from Indiantown Road to Martin County Line. SUMMARY:
The Board of County Commissioners (Board) previously entered into an Agreement
with Schickedanz Capital Group, LLC for their design and construction of Island
Way between Indiantown Road and Limestone Creek Road in Jupiter, which limited
the funding (Pooled Funds) to be provided by Palm Beach County (County). Construction is now complete and additional
costs which the County agreed to consider (after the Pooled Fund was
established) total $200,000. District 1 (MRE)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
$14,988,000.47 Contract with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc., the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder, for the construction of Hypoluxo Road from west
of Lyons Road to Hagen Ranch Road (Project).
SUMMARY: This Contract will provide all the work
necessary to construct the Project. The
Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
goal for the project is 15% overall. The
SBE participation committed for the Project by Ranger Construction Industries,
Inc. is 15.01%. District 3 (MRE)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING &
PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
12. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Budget
Transfer of $200,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for
District 2 to Summit at Pine Jog Elementary School Traffic Signal-District
2. SUMMARY: Approval of the Budget Transfer will
provide partial funds to pay for a new traffic signal for the Pine Jog
Elementary School. District 2 (MRE)
13. Staff
recommends motion to approve:
A) a Budget Transfer of $209,133 in the Capital Outlay Fund from Woolbright
Road (SE 15th Street) Bascule Bridge to Camino Real Road (Boca Club)
Bascule Bridge; and
B) Change Order No. 3 for an increase of $209,132.08 in the contract amount
and an increase of eight (8) contract days with Seacoast, Inc. for repair work
to the Camino Real Road (Boca Club) Bascule Bridge.
SUMMARY: Change
Order No. 3 increases the contract amount and days to accomplish the additional
repair work determined to be necessary for various elements of the bridge
which, through the repair process, were exposed upon further inspection by Palm
Beach County. District 4 (MRE)
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the Housing
Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida’s (the “Authority”) revised
Guidelines for Issuance of Multifamily Rental Housing Revenue Bonds (the
“Guidelines”) as required by Ordinance No. 2002-022 (the “Ordinance”). SUMMARY: The Authority has revised its existing
Guidelines to: i) more closely track the
language of applicable laws and regulations, ii) correct any formatting, style or
typographic errors, and iii) delete redundant language. Pursuant to the Ordinance, “all rules or
regulations to be promulgated by the Authority, including but not limited to
rules setting forth standards or criteria for determining whether . . .
projects are eligible projects . . . as the same are changed or amended from
time to time, shall be submitted to and approved, in each instance, by the
Board of County Commissioners.” Countywide (PFK)
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: Modification No. 003 to Contract No. 07EA-6j-10-60-01-023 (R2007-0267), with the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs for the period March 1, 2007, through March 31, 2008, in the amount of $77,282 for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). SUMMARY: Palm Beach County received notification on October 15, 2007, that additional LIHEAP funds are available under the current contract. The Modification incorporates an additional $76,774 in contingency funds and $508 in leveraging funds, for a new grant total of $1,396,866. The $76,774 represents PBC Community Action’s of share emergency funds and the leveraging funds of $508 are allotted based on the dollars generated to provide non-federal utility bill assistance. These additional funds will enable services to be provided to an additional 151 low-income households. No County funds are required. (Community Action Program) Countywide (TKF)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)
2. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 3 to the Use of Facilities Agreement with Alzheimer’s
Community Care, Inc. (ACC) (R99-1632D), effective January 1, 2008 with no fixed
expiration date. SUMMARY: The
ACC currently provides a congregate meal site at five (5) locations. This Amendment adds another site at 2600
Avenue H West, Riviera Beach, FL 33407.
The ACC provides space, energy, and site management at no cost to the
County. The Division of Senior Services
(DOSS) operates the sites and provides the meals. No additional funding is required. (DOSS) Countywide except for portions of Districts
3, 4, 5 & 7 south of Hypoluxo Road (TKF)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with the Area Agency on Aging Palm
Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. in the amount of $117,000 for the period October 1,
2007, through September 30, 2008, for quality assurance services. SUMMARY: Contract
with this non‑profit agency is funded under the County‑Sponsored Program
area of the budget. Area Agency on Aging
Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. will provides services through staff which will
consist of monitoring, technical assistance and training to ensure that
provider agencies provide high quality service, and comply with all contract
terms, as well as applicable state and federal laws. Countywide (TKF)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Standard Agreement No. IU008-1 with the Area Agency on Aging of Palm
Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA) for the period of October 1, 2007, through
September 30, 2008, for a total not-to-exceed $273,612 for the Nutrition
Services Incentive Program (NSIP). SUMMARY: NSIP funds are available to supplement the
cost of meals in the Division of Senior Services (DOSS) Congregate and Home
Meals programs. NSIP provides
reimbursement for the purchase of United States produced agricultural and other
food commodities for use in nutrition projects operating under the approved
Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III agreement.
The maximum number of meals to be reimbursed is 445,838 at the rate of
$.6137002 per meal for a total of $273,612.
In the area south of Hypoluxo Road, Mae Volen Senior Center, Inc.
currently provides OAA services under a similar grant from the AAA. (DOSS) Countywide
except for portions of Districts 3, 4, 5 & 7 south of Hypoluxo Road (TKF)
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Contract with CTR Systems, Inc. in the amount of $2,370,495 for the Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) Replacement Project at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA); and
B) a Budget Amendment of $400,000 in the Airports’ Improvement and Development Fund recognizing Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grant and increasing reserves by $400,000.
SUMMARY: This project was
advertised utilizing the Request for Proposals (RFP) process. On August 21,
2007 four (4) submittals were received for the PARCS Replacement Project at
PBIA. Following the County’s RFP
process, the Selection Committee selected CTR Systems, Inc. as the best
qualified firm to perform these services in the amount of $2,370,495. The FDOT
has provided grant funding not-to-exceed $400,000 in the implementation of
SunPass. The Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) goal for this project was established at 15.00%. None of the proposers provided any SBE
participation in their submittals. Countywide
(JCM)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Contract with Hi-Lite Markings, Inc. in the amount of
$648,618.50 for the Airfield Marking Improvements Project at Palm Beach
International Airport (PBI) and North Palm Beach County General Aviation
Airport (F45); and
B) a Budget Transfer of $248,700 in the Airports’ Improvement and
Development Fund to provide budget for Airfield Marking Improvements, including
a transfer from reserves.
SUMMARY: This project was advertised utilizing the
competitive bid process. On November 15,
2007 three (3) bids were received for the Airfield Marking Improvements Project
at PBI and F45. Hi-Lite Markings, Inc. has been identified as a
responsible/responsive bidder in the amount of $648,618.50, which includes the
base bid and alternates 1, 2, 3 and 4.
The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for this project was
established at 15.00%. Hi-Lite Markings,
Inc.’s bid contained 12.80% SBE participation.
Countywide (JCM)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an
Agreement to purchase the following property at a total cost of $113,000. Said property is located West of Runway 9L at
Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA):
Rachel Deighan, Individually and as sole heir to
the Estate of Maureen Joan Deighan
346
William Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33415 Parcel W – 25
Sales
Price $113,000.00
Replacement
Housing $ N/A
B) an Agreement to purchase the following property at
a total cost of $199,000. Said property is located West of Runway 9L at PBIA:
John W. Mitchell
478
Haverhill Road
West
Palm Beach, FL 33415 Parcel W –
67
Sales Price $185,000.00
Replacement Housing $ 14,000.00
C) a short term Residential Lease Agreement with John
W. Mitchell.
SUMMARY: The above properties are being
acquired in accordance with Palm Beach International Airport’s approved Part
150 Noise Compatibility Study, which recommended the acquisition of
property. Countywide (JMB)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: six
(6) original Agreements for the Department of Airports:
A) Agreement to Terminate North County Hangar Lease
Agreement with Fly, LLC, Unit 11, Building 11750, terminating R2006-0838 on December
31, 2007;
B) Agreement to Terminate North County Hangar Lease
Agreement with Robert Morgenthaler, Unit 13, Building 11230, terminating
R2004-1664 on December 31, 2007;
C) Agreement to Terminate North County Hangar Lease
Agreement with Jerry Sutow, Unit 8, Building 11350, terminating R2004-2288 on January
31, 2008;
D) Agreement to Terminate North County Hangar Lease
Agreement with Yachtphoto Helicopter, LLC, Unit 5, Building 11750, terminating
R2006-1253 on December 31, 2007;
E) North County General Aviation Airport Hangar Lease
Agreement with Aircraft Systems Company, Ltd., Unit 9, Building 11730,
commencing on January 1, 2008; and
F) North County General Aviation Airport Hangar Lease
Agreement with Fly LLC, Unit 13, Building 11230, commencing on January 1, 2008.
SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for execution of the
standard County agreements above was approved by the BCC in R2003-1047 and
R2004-1367. Countywide (AH)
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: the recording of the FY 2007 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 $24,608,305.18, which includes 303 items unaccounted for but not disposed of in Fiscal Year 2007, in the amount of $815,250.49 (depreciated valued of $93,900.84). Approval of this agenda item allows for Palm Beach County to meet required legal obligations. Countywide (PFK)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a negotiated Settlement Offer in the amount
of $11,860 for the full satisfaction of a Code Enforcement Lien that was
entered against Judy W. Hoffman, et al on November 3, 2004. Summary:
The Code Enforcement Special
Master (CESM) entered an Order on July 7, 2004 giving Judy Hoffman, et al until August 6, 2004 to correct the lack of
required parking wheel stops/curbs and spaces, to repair the potholes and
cracks in the asphalt parking lot and to stripe the parking spaces of the
convenience store/gasoline station.
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 owners of the property on
November 3, 2004. The cited code
violations were fully corrected as of January 6, 2006. The total accumulated lien amount through May
17, 2007, the date settlement discussions began, totaled $35,574.43 of which
Ms. Hoffman has agreed to pay the County $11,860 (33.3%) for full settlement of
their outstanding Code Enforcement Lien.
District 2 (PGE)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution authorizing the issuance of
Public Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2008 (Environmentally Sensitive Land
Acquisition Project) in the principal amount not-to-exceed $11,710,000, to
finance the cost of the acquisition of environmentally sensitive land in Palm
Beach County; providing that the Note shall be a limited obligation of the
issuer payable from a covenant to budget and appropriate non-ad valorem
revenues; providing for the rights, securities and remedies for the owner of
the Note; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Summary: On January 15, 2008, the Board adopted a
Resolution (R2008-0107) authorizing the negotiation of a loan in the amount not-to-exceed
$18 million from the Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission for the
Agreement for Sale and Purchase with Indiantown-Jupiter Venture, a Florida
general partnership, and Walter J. Hatcher and Joyce Hatcher, and assigns for
the purchase of approximately 230.54 acres of improved land. The portion of the purchase price to be
funded from the Loan was approximately $11.89 million and the loan was
scheduled to close on January 23, 2008.
The bank providing liquidity support for the Sunshine State variable
rate loan notified the County just prior to closing that it was not able to
honor its commitment. In order to meet
the County’s commitment to close the Hatcher purchase prior to February 10,
2008, the County sent a request for proposals to qualified lending institutions
for the above Note. The County will
award the sale of the Note to the low bidder today and close on the Note
tomorrow. The cost of issuance will be
paid from proceeds of the Note. Countywide (PFK)
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: JOC Work
Order No. 08-038 with West Construction, Inc., (R2007-0948) in the amount of
$309,219.50 to provide build-out of approximately 1,600 sq. ft. of undeveloped
shell space on the second floor of the State Attorney/Public Defender (SA/PD)
Building. Summary: The work consists of the design and
installation of 1,600 sq. ft. of office space, including flooring, walls,
ceiling, electrical, lighting, and A/C to meet current building code
requirements. The SBE participation in this Work Order is 100%. When the participation for this Work Order is
added to West’s total participation-to-date, the resulting values are 100%. The SBE goals are 15%. 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 7 (JM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract
with Musco Sports Lighting LLC, in the amount of $262,149 to furnish and install new outdoor lighting for two (2) ballfields
at the Lake Lytal Park in West Palm Beach.
Summary: The work consists of furnishing and
installing energy efficient replacement light fixtures on twelve (12) existing
concrete poles. Includes all new electrical wiring and electrical disconnect
switches. This procurement is
“piggybacking” on the existing annual contract between the City of Jacksonville
(SC-0511-06) and Musco Sports Lighting.
The existing City of Jacksonville contract has an SBE participation
encouragement requirement. There is
0.95% SBE participation in this Contract. A Performance Bond is included in the
Contract and will be provided prior to work commencing. This work will comply
with all applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations. (FD&O Admin) District 2 (JM)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order
No. 5 to the Contract with Rio-Bak Corporation (R2006-2722) for a 79-day time
extension for the Riverbend Park Bridge over the Loxahatchee River
project. Summary: Change Order No. 5 provides for time delays
for weather (14 days) and stone fascia acquisition (65 days). The stone
selection process was extended due to the logistics of mining the samples,
shipping and preparing mock-ups. The process was repeated four times until a
satisfactory selection was made. Change
Order No. 5 must be approved by the Board as the extra days requested exceeds
the cumulative limits of the Department Director and Contract Review
Committee. (Capital Improvements
Division) District 1 (JM)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
4 to the Annual Engineering/Professional Services Contract with LBFH, Inc.
(R2003-1898) for Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement projects. Summary: On November 18, 2003, the Board entered into
a contract with LBFH, Inc., for engineering/professional services for Parks
& Recreation Capital Improvement projects on a continuing services
basis. LBFH, Inc. has been acquired by
Boyle Engineering Corporation and Amendment No. 4 acknowledges the change in
ownership. (Capital Improvements Division)
Countywide (JM)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a First Amendment to the Agreement (R2004-0096) with
the City of Riviera Beach (City) for temporary direct access to the County’s
800 MHz Radio System until February 21, 2009. Summary: The
temporary access agreement provides the terms and conditions under which the
City can directly access the County’s 800 MHz Radio System on a temporary
basis. The City is required to pay
annual maintenance fees during the temporary connection period which currently
extends until February 21, 2008. In
order to be permanently connected to the County’s system; however, the City
must pay a one-time access charge of $2,089/unit and an annual replacement and
renewal charge of $211.42/unit retroactive to 2004, both by February 21,
2008. This Amendment will extend the
term of the temporary access agreement until February 21, 2009, but requiring
the City to pay half of its permanent connection charges by February 21, 2008,
and the balance by February 21, 2009. In
the event that the City does not pay its permanent connection charges by the
appropriate due dates or does not execute a permanent direct access agreement
by February 21, 2009, the City will be de-activated from the County’s system on
the day following the City’s failure to perform. The same terms were offered to every
municipality accessing the County’s system through a temporary direct access
agreement. (FDO/ESS) Countywide (JM)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an
Interlocal Agreement with the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County;
and
B) a
Drainage Easement to the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County.
Summary: The County is
constructing the Herman W. Brice Fire Rescue Complex (Training Facilities)
located on Pike Road between Southern Boulevard and Belvedere Road. The Training Facilities are being constructed
on property that is partially County-owned and partially leased from the Solid
Waste Authority under a long-term lease.
As part of the development of the Training Facilities, the County
acquired 2.66 acres of land by Quit Claim Deed, dated December 20, 2005, from
the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) (Agenda Item 6B-1, December 6, 2005)
which will benefit both the County and SWA’s use. Pursuant to this Interlocal Agreement, the
SWA will reimburse the County $1,038,826 for land acquisition and shared
infrastructure costs incurred by the County, based upon SWA’s proportionate use
of the land and infrastructure. In
exchange for the reimbursement, the County has agreed to grant SWA a drainage
easement to allow access to a dry retention area to serve SWA property and
positive legal outfall through the County-owned and partially leased
property. (PREM) District 6 (HJF)
7. Staff recommends
motion to accept: an Access Easement
from Tivoli Isles of Palm Beach County Homeowners Association, Inc. Summary: The developers of the Tivoli Isles PUD located
just north of Atlantic Avenue on the east side of State Road 7, are required by
County Zoning Code to provide Palm Beach County with a 1.5 acre public civic
site. The civic site lies on the
northwest side of the PUD adjacent to the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD)
E-1 Canal and the entrance to the PUD. This Access Easement provides the
County, its successors and assigns, a perpetual non-exclusive easement for
access, ingress and egress to the Tivoli Isles public civic site. This site will be used for development of a
Fire Rescue Station. (PREM) District 5 (HJF)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: extending the existing Land Lease Agreement with the
Solid Waste Authority (R97-2119D) until December 15, 2012. Summary: The County and the Solid Waste Authority
(SWA) entered into a Land Lease Agreement on December 18, 1997 (R97-2119D) for
the County’s operation of a fueling facility at SWA’s North Transfer Station
located at 14185 N. Military Trail. The
initial term was for five (5) years with four (4) options to extend each for a
period of five (5) years. The first
option was exercised on July 23, 2002 (R2002-1173) extending the Land Lease
until December 15, 2007. This exercise
of the second option will extend the term from December 16, 2007, through
December 15, 2012. The rent is
$10/yr. (PREM) District 1 (JMB)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
9. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the extension of Internal Memorandum of
Understanding (R2005-2163) between Department of Airports and the Facilities
Development & Operations (FDO) Department, effective October 31, 2007. Summary:
On November 1, 2005, the Board approved an Internal Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between Airports and FDO, for FDO to lease land and buildings at 4215
Cherry Road in West Palm Beach at the former Kings Academy site. In addition to
FDO utilizing a portion of this site for storage, FDO has entered into
agreements for use with the Library Department, Supervisor of Elections and
PBSO for their equipment storage and operational concerns. Although the MOU was scheduled to expire on
December 31, 2007, Section 1.02 of the MOU permitted the term be extended by
mutual consent of FDO and Airports provided the request occurred at least
thirty (30) days prior to the then-expiration date. In a Memorandum dated October 26, 2007, FDO
requested Airports extend the term on a month-to-month basis with fifteen (15)
days cancellation notice by FDO to Airports. Airports acknowledged and agreed
to this extension on October 31, 2007. As
proper notice was provided for and consented to, the MOU has been extended
accordingly. All other terms and
conditions of the MOU will remain unchanged.
(PREM) District 2 (JMB)
10. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Fourth
Amendment to Lease Agreement (R2007-1722) between the South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD), Palm Beach County and Roth Farms, Inc.; and
B) adopt a Resolution
finding that an Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the South Florida
Water Management District (SFWMD), Palm Beach County, and Roth Farms, Inc. is
in the best interest of the County.
Summary: On October 23,
2007, the County acquired approximately 96.18 acres of property at 20-Mile Bend
from SFWMD for development of a Public Safety Training Facility, Public
Shooting Park, and expansion of the Law Enforcement Training Facility. A
portion of the acquired land was leased by SFWMD to Roth Farms, Inc. in a
Farming Lease that was partially assigned to the County at closing. The County anticipates that construction will
not commence on either the Public Shooting Park or SFWMD Field Station property
for approximately two (2) years. In an
effort to maintain and maximize the use of the property, both the County and
SFWMD desire to extend the lease. The
current term of the lease expires on February 28, 2008. This Fourth Amendment
will: i) extend the term of the Lease
for two (2) years with an option for an additional extension of one (1) year at
the sole discretion of the County and SFWMD;
ii) expand the lease area to include 39.76 acres of SFWMD owned property
and 78.21 acres of County owned property for a total of 117.97 acres of which
only 106.69 acres is farmable land (Farming Area); iii) increase the rental rate by 3% to
$196.69 per acre of Farming Area for a total of $20,984.86 in 2008, with a 3%
increase for each additional year; and iv) provide for Roth Farms to pay the
annual rental payment to the SFWMD, and the SFMWD will be responsible for
forwarding the County’s pro rata share of 63.58% of the annual payment. SFMWD has determined the rent to be Fair
Market Value based on their review of appraisals. A one-time credit of $2,500 will be applied
to the first year’s annual payment to offset a portion of Lessee’s cost for the
removal of debris required to make the expanded land area usable for farming. The
Resolution finds that the Fourth Amendment is in the best interest of the
County. (PREM) Countywide/District 6 (HJF)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Utility
Easement Agreement in favor of
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) for electrical service to the County’s
Lake Region Water Treatment Plant (LRWTP) in Belle Glade, and to transformers
at five (5) well sites that will provide water to the LRWTP. Summary: The County is constructing the LRWTP on a
19.97 acre parcel east of State Road 715 on Hooker Highway in Belle Glade. FPL requires an easement for installation of
electrical service at the LRWTP and to five (5) well sites along State Road 715
that will provide water to the Treatment Plant.
The easement area for each well site is 10' x 25'. The easement area at the LRWTP is 10' wide
for a length of 332.38 feet, terminating at a 20' x 20' area, for a total of
approximately 3,723.75 square feet. The
easement is non-exclusive and is being granted to FPL at no charge as it will
provide electrical service to County facilities and is required as a condition
of service. (PREM) District 6 (JMB)
12. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Utility
Easement Agreement in favor of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) for
electrical service to the County's Herman W. Brice Fire Rescue Complex in
unincorporated West Palm Beach. Summary: The County is currently in the process of
constructing the Herman W. Brice Fire Rescue Complex located on Pike Road
between Southern Boulevard and Belvedere Road.
FPL requires a utility easement for the installation of overhead and
underground power lines and a transformer to provide primary power to the
facility. The easement area is 10' x
462.41', for a total of 4,624.10 square feet (0.106 acres). The County is signing the Joinder and Consent
to the Utility Easement Agreement as Lessee.
This is a perpetual non-exclusive easement and is being granted to FPL
at no charge, as it will provide electrical service to County facilities. (PREM) District 6 (HJF)
13. Staff recommends
motion to accept: a Quit Claim Deed from the State of Florida,
Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a 2.765 acre parcel adjacent to Water
Treatment Plant No. 8 (WTP8). Summary:
The Water Utilities Department is proposing to expand WTP8, located at 1500
North Jog Road, between Belvedere Road and Florida’s Turnpike, west of West
Palm Beach. In order to clear title to
the property, FDOT is quit-claiming any interest it may have in this 2.765 acre
parcel located northeast of and adjacent to WTP8. (PREM) District 2 (HJF)
14. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the Stratford
Court II, PUD Replat for Fire Rescue Station No. 56. Summary: On July 2, 2007, the County acquired 1.836
acres of land on S.W. 18th Street in Boca Raton from SPTMRT
Properties Trust (SPTMRT), for the purpose of constructing Fire Rescue Station
No. 56. The land acquired by the County was a portion of the larger Stratford
Court II, PUD containing a total of 22.97 acres. The County is required to replat the entire
Stratford Court II, PUD as a result of the subdivision of the property. Both the County and SPTMRT will sign the plat
as property owners. (PREM) District 4 (HJF)
15. Staff recommends
motion to approve: BMC Replat
No. 1. Summary: In 2003, the County entered into an
Agreement (R2003-0313) to sell 8.5 acres of property at the northeast corner of
Belvedere Road and Military Trail to Belvedere Military Corporation (BMC). This property was incorporated into the
Wal-Mart commercial shopping center. The
Agreement with BMC required BMC to replat the entire project, including a small
portion of the project which is still owned by the County. The County is required to execute the Plat as
property owner. This action will close
out all obligations of BMC and the County under the Agreement. (PREM) District 2 (HJF)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
16. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Corrective
Notice of Limitation of Use for the southeasterly portion of Lake Ida Park, in
Delray Beach. Summary: Parks and Recreation obtained a $94,344 grant
from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection for
improvements constructed at Lake Ida Park.
The grant required recordation of a Notice of Limitation of Use describing
the project and grant funding restrictions which was done in 2001. Unfortunately, the original Notice contained
an incorrect legal description. The
County is in the process of selling a portion of land encumbered by the
original Notice of Limitation of Use, and this Corrective Notice will clear
title to the property and encumber the correct portion of the Park. (PREM)
District 7 (AH)
17. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with
West Construction, Inc. for the renovations to Belle Glade Fire Station No. 73
in the amount of $2,194,495. Summary: This contract will provide for the
renovations and new site work for the existing 9,500 sq. ft. fire station
located at 525 SW 2nd Street, Belle Glade. In December 2005, the City of Belle Glade
elected to come into the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue MSTU effective October
1, 2006, and the City’s personnel, apparatus and existing fire station were
transferred to the County. The existing
Belle Glade Fire Station suffered storm damage in 2004 and 2005 and has been
uninhabitable since then, and currently Fire Rescue personnel are operating
from temporary modular facilities. The
SBE goal for this project is 15%. West
Construction, Inc.’s bid includes participation of 20%. The Contract time is 450 calendar days to
substantial completion. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 6
(JM)
18. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order
No. 9 to the Contract with West Construction, Inc. (R2006-0558) in the amount
of $7,573.60 and 50 day time extension for the West Boynton PBSO project. Summary: Change Order No. 9 provides for costs
associated with additional work required by building inspector and additional
exit lights required by code. The time
delays were associated with these changes as well as delay associated with an
ordering error for the water meter. All
of the work was completed prior to authorization. Change Order No. 9 must be approved by the
Board as the extra days requested exceeds the cumulative limits of the
Department Director and Contract Review Committee. (Capital Improvements Division) District 3 (JM)
19. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to the Contract with Moss
& Associates, LLC (R2007-0031) for construction management services for
site utilities/demolition at the West County Detention Facility site for a
Guarantee Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $4,001,795. Summary: Amendment No. 2 will provide for the
installation of water, sanitary and storm piping, the removal of existing
utilities and removal of existing curbs, sidewalks and asphalt paving as
needed. This work is being released
prior to completion of the building design in order to maintain the required
completion date for the entire project.
Demucking and earth work previously authorized is ongoing and site work
including vertical construction will occur concurrently with this work via
subsequent Amendments. The SBE goal for this project is 15%. Moss & Associates will be providing 15%
SBE participation in this Amendment. The duration of this work is 231 days. Amendment No. 2 is within the budgeted
estimate of the work and the funds for this work will come from the Bond
Anticipation Notes previously authorized by the Board. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide (JM)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 002 to an Agreement (R2006-0988) with
the City of Belle Glade, to: a) reallocate funds already made available under
the Agreement; b) expand the scope of the project to include improvements on SW
5th Street and an additional section of SW 10th Street in
the City of Belle Glade; and c) extend the expiration date from January 31,
2008, to February 29, 2008. SUMMARY: The Agreement provides the City of Belle
Glade $948,900 in 2004 Disaster Recovery Initiative Program funds for drainage
improvements on SW 10th and 12th Streets, and on SW Avenues I and J, in the
City of Belle Glade. Of the $948,900,
$863,900 is allocated for construction costs, and $85,000 is allocated for
engineering costs. Since bids were
received below the allocated construction budget, the City desires to expand
the scope of the project to make use of unencumbered funds remaining available
under the Agreement. As a result of this
Amendment the $863,900 allocated for construction costs will be reduced to
$838,297, and the $85,000 allocated for engineering costs will be increased to
$110,603. A one (1) month extension to
the term of the existing Agreement is provided to enable the above. These
are Federal Community Development Block Grant funds that require no local
matching funds. District 6 (TKF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement with the City of Pahokee for the
construction of a passive courtyard and parking area, in the amount of $27,817
in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the period of February 5,
2008, through December 31, 2008. SUMMARY:
The courtyard and parking area will be constructed on city owned property
located at the corner of Adams Place and Rardin Avenue in the City of
Pahokee. The construction of the passive
park will help to enhance the esthetics of a local housing project. The project includes the installation of
paver sidewalks, plantings, and asphalt paved parking spaces. The Agreement will also provide funding for
the design of the project. This Agreement
will provide $27,817 in Federal CDBG funds which do not require local matching
funds. District 6 (TKF)
3. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution approving the Fifth
Amendment to the local Hurricane Housing Recovery Plan (HHRP) (R2005-1885) for
Fiscal Years 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 providing a First-Time
Homebuyer Strategy for eligible applicants in Palm Beach County. SUMMARY: The
Fifth Amendment is a continuation of prior recommendations from the Commission
on Affordable Housing staff, to remove barriers impeding the efficient
implementation of the HHRP. This
recommendation will provide down payment, closing cost and rehabilitation
assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers.
The financing may be used as gap financing to
buy down the purchase price on a new or existing single family home. On November 27, 2007, the Florida Housing
Coalition recommended the addition of this activity to our HHRP to assist in
the timely expenditure of HHRP funds. The
established criteria for this activity will be consistent with the approved
criteria used for the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program. However, the maximum funding a homebuyer can
be awarded through the HHRP will be $45,000.
Eligible households may earn up to 120% of area median income. Countywide (TKF)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 001 to an Agreement (R2007-0296) with
the City of Riviera Beach to extend the expiration date from February 28, 2008,
to August 31, 2008, for the expenditure of $238,115 in Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds. SUMMARY: The Amendment provides an extension of six (6)
months to the term of the existing Agreement for the construction of street
improvements on West 32nd Street in the City of Riviera Beach. The street improvements will include storm
water drainage, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving, landscaping, relocation of
water and sewer lines, adjustment of sewer laterals/water meters/valves,
retaining walls, resetting of chain link fences and other incidental work
associated with these improvements. The
time extension is requested because of a delays in the preparation of design
and contract specifications for the project by an outside firm, time needed to
verify the background and qualifications of the lowest bidder, and the City’s
contract award process taking longer time than expected. These
are Federal funds that require no local match. District 7 (TKF)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 001 to an Agreement (R2007-0777) with the
Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Agency to extend the
expiration date from December 31, 2007, to April 30, 2008, for the expenditure
of $80,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. SUMMARY: The Amendment provides an extension of four
months to the term of the existing Agreement for the installation of street
lights on Cherry Road. The work has been delayed due to a delay in the delivery
of the decorative lights from the manufacturer.
These are Federal funds that require no local match. District 2 (TKF)
J. PLANNING, ZONING
& BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt Resolution
of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) of Palm Beach County, Florida,
granting a County tax exemption for one (1) historic property located within
the City of Delray Beach; and
B) approve
restrictive covenant for the historic property, requiring the qualifying
improvements be maintained during the period that the tax exemption is granted.
SUMMARY: The
resolution will authorize a County tax exemption for the following historic
property located within the City of Delray Beach:
Address:
226 North Swinton Avenue
If granted the tax exemption shall take effect January 1, 2008, and
shall remain in effect for ten (10) years, or until December 31, 2017. The exemption shall apply to 100 percent of
the assessed value of all improvements to each historic property, which
resulted from restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of the property. Based on the 2008 millage rate, it is
estimated that approximately $3,716 (tax dollars) will be exempted
annually. Accompanying the resolution is
a restrictive covenant, which requires the qualifying improvements be
maintained during the period that each tax exemption is granted. District 4 (RB)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: one
(1) Agreement for Emergency Generator Purchase, Operation and Maintenance
received during the month of June 2007: Saturnia
Homeowners Association. SUMMARY: On March 14, 2006, the Board of
County Commissioners delegated the authority to execute Emergency Generator
Purchase, Operation and Maintenance Agreements (Agreements) to the County
Administrator or his designee. The
County Administrator has delegated this approval to the Palm Beach
County Water Utilities Department
Director. These Agreements provide
property owners with the ability to donate funds to purchase emergency
generators for lift stations located within their community. The Department will assign the community its
generator(s), locate the generator(s) on-site during hurricane season, and
operate and maintain the generator(s) during emergencies. By executing such Agreements, the Department
is able to expedite its goal of providing a higher level of emergency response
service throughout its service area. Power outages that occur during hurricanes
and other emergencies require the Department to operate a system of emergency
generators at wastewater pump stations to prevent wastewater from backing up
into streets, swales, and residents’ homes.
Due to the great number of lift stations and limited staffing resources,
the Department is not able to place an emergency generator at every lift
station. These Agreements will increase
the number of generators available to the Department during emergencies. Countywide (MJ)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Water Quality Monitoring Agreement (Agreement)
with Cen West Communities, Inc. for an on-site water distribution system at
Century Village – Boca Raton. SUMMARY:
Cen West Communities, Inc. (Century) operates an on-site potable water
distribution system at Century Village – Boca Raton, serving approximately
7,000 residential units. The Water
Utilities Department provides bulk potable water to Century via two (2) - 8”
meters and Century is distributing the water to its on-site residents through a
privately owned water distribution system. Century Village – Boca Raton is
considered a consecutive water distribution system which is required to comply
with regulatory requirements of the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and
the local Health Department with authority over the distribution of potable
water. In order to comply with these regulatory requirements, Century is
required to monitor water quality throughout the System, including the
sampling, testing, and reporting of water quality to the appropriate agencies.
Century has requested that the Water Utilities Department provide monitoring
and reporting services for the on-site potable water distribution system. Under this Agreement, the Department will
monitor the water quality data, provide reports to the appropriate agencies,
and assure full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including monthly
operating reports (MORs), and USEPA’s Lead and Copper and Initial Distribution
System Evaluation (ISDE) programs. The
term of the Agreement is for two (2) years, with the option of renewal for two
(2) additional years. The cost for the first year will be at a monthly rate of
$2,954. Costs for subsequent years will
be adjusted by an agreed-upon index.
Capital improvements and related operation and maintenance activities of
the on-site water distribution system are not included in this Agreement. District 5 (MJ)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Contract with TLC Diversified, Inc. to
construct the Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation Project in the amount of
$2,876,900;
B) Change
Order No.1 to the Contract in the deductive amount of $518,600 deleting
construction work and materials for Bid Items No. 2 (installation of new
control panel, pumps and RTU at LS 243) and No. 7 (Installation of an Emergency
Generator/electrical upgrades, water service relocation and fence replacement
at LS 2543); and
C) a
$2,000,000 Budget Transfer in the Water Utilities Department Capital Improvement
Fund.
SUMMARY: On November 7, 2007, four (4)
construction bids were received for the Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation
Project, with TLC Diversified, Inc. being the low bidder in the amount of
$2,876,900. This contract provides for the rehabilitation of seven (7) lift
stations within the Department’s wastewater collection system. The Department
requests that the construction work and materials for Bid Items No. 2 and No. 7
be temporarily deleted from the Contract by Change Order due to budgetary
constraints. Currently the Department’s funding for fiscal year 2008 is
limited. The Department will re-incorporate these two (2) deleted Bid Items by
another Change Order during fiscal year 2009, when additional funding is
available. The Contractor has agreed to hold the bid price. The Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance
(R2002-0064) is 15.00% overall. This Contract provides for 16.06% SBE
participation. (WUD Project No. 06-164A) Districts 2, 3 & 5 (JM)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 2 to the Contract with the Poole
and Kent Company of Florida (Poole & Kent) for the Lake Region Wellfield
Improvements Project (R2006-2313) increasing the contract price by $145,613 and
providing a 90-day time extension. SUMMARY: On August 2, 2006, two (2) construction
bids were received for the construction of the Lake Region Wellfield
Improvement with Poole & Kent being the lowest responsive bidder in the
amount of $5,026,000. This project
provides for installation of the wellhead pumps along with modifications to the
water storage and pumping facilities for the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee and
South Bay. Total change orders to date,
excluding the $689,952.50 sales tax recovery change order and this change order
equals zero. Poole & Kent has agreed to serve as the County’s agent for the
inspection and receipt of the equipment and materials at no additional
cost. The Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance is 15.0%
overall. The contract with the Poole
& Kent provides for SBE participation of 15.63% overall. This Change Order includes zero overall SBE
participation. The contractor’s
cumulative SBE participation, including this Change Order, is 17.53%
overall. (WUD Project No. 03-169) District 6 (JM)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Amendment to a Standard Potable Water and
Wastewater Development Agreement with The Diocese of Newton for the Melkites in
the United States of America, Inc., providing for a cash reimbursement up to
$62,700 for County required off-site utility improvements associated with the
Saint Nicholas Melkite Mission project. SUMMARY: On February 10, 2005, the Department
entered into a Standard Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreement (R2005-0625)
(Agreement) with the Diocese of Newton for the Melkites in the United States of
America, Inc. (Melkite Mission) for the reservation of potable water and
wastewater capacities. In order to
obtain service, Melkite Mission was required to design and construct certain
off-site potable water and wastewater improvements. During the final design phase, County decided
to upsize the potable water main in order to provide excess transmission
capacity for a planned future emergency interconnect with the City of Delray
Beach. Melkite Mission was very
cooperative with the County in accommodating this late design change. Melkite Mission identified increased
engineering fees of $2,500 and additional construction costs related to the
pipe oversizing of $60,200. Staff has
reviewed Melkite Mission’s cost estimates and recommends Melkite Mission be
reimbursed in cash for the design and installation of the oversized water
main. Melkite Mission is releasing the
County from any future claims related to the design and construction of the
oversized pipeline. District 5
(MJ)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Potable Water and Wastewater Development
Agreement (Agreement) with Aspen Square, LLC.
SUMMARY: Aspen Square, LLC
(Aspen) owns property located west of Sims Road, and south of Lake Ida
Road. In order to provide potable water
and wastewater concurrency reservations for new developments, the Department
requires property owners to enter into a formal development agreement with the
Department. While the Department
Director has been delegated the authority to enter into Standard Development
Agreements (SDA’s), Board approval is being sought in this case due to the
nature of the off-site improvements associated with this Agreement. The Department has requested that Aspen
extend additional wastewater force main and related appurtenances not required
to serve this property to meet the Utility Master Plan routing required to
ensure the long-term operability and integrity of the County utility
system. The special conditions in this
Agreement require Aspen to design and install approximately 2,000 feet of 6”
off-site wastewater force main and related appurtenances in the Lake Ida Road
right-of-way. The Department will
reimburse Aspen for 50% of the related cost of off-site improvements through
the use of Connection Fee credits and/or cash payments of approximately
$23,000, calculated utilizing 50% of the actual quantities of pipe installed and
documented by the developer’s Engineer in accordance with the standard formulas
previously approved by the Board in the Department’s Uniform Policies and
Procedures Manual (UPAP). District
5 (MJ)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Wastewater Development Agreement with the
Town of Lake Clarke Shores. SUMMARY: The Town of Lake Clarke Shores (Town) is
constructing a new municipal complex to replace existing facilities located on
their 1701 Barbados Road property. As
part of the new construction, the Town intends to abandon their existing septic
tank and obtain temporary wastewater service from the Palm Beach County Water
Utilities Department (Utility). The Town
does not provide wastewater service to any properties within their municipal
limits but is considering the future installation of a wastewater system
(Wastewater System) that would serve the new municipal complex and nearby
properties. The Wastewater System will
be owned and maintained by the Town and, upon completion, the Town would
disconnect from the Utility’s system.
This Agreement details the terms and conditions necessary for the Town
to connect to the Utility’s wastewater system and provides for the future termination
of that wastewater service. District
3 (MJ)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (Cont’d)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Authorization No. 9 to the Water Utilities
Department Continuing Construction Contract with AKA Services, Inc.
(R2007-0357) for construction of the Palm Beach County/FPL West County 24-inch
Potable Water Main Extension Project in the amount of $781,181. SUMMARY: Florida
Power & Light (FPL) desires to purchase bulk potable water for use
at their West County Energy Center (WCEC) located on State Road 80 (Southern
Boulevard) at 20-Mile Bend, west of Loxahatchee. On June 19, 2007, the Board approved an
Agreement (R2007-1028) with FPL, where Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department will provide up to 3.2 million gallons per day (MGD) of bulk potable
water through July 1, 2014. As part of
this Agreement, FP&L will be required to pay the County $298,098.32 for construction
of the potable water line. On March 13,
2007, the Board approved the Water Utilities Department Continuing Construction
Contract with AKA Services, Inc. (R2007-0357). This Work Authorization provides for construction of a 24” potable water
main extension along State Road 80 west of the L-8 Canal. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15.00%
overall. The contract with AKA Services, Inc. provides for SBE participation of
15.92% overall. This authorization includes
43.00% overall participation. The cumulative SBE participation, including this
authorization, is 23.37% overall. (WUD Project No. 07-147) District 6 (MJ)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: First
Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) (R90-758D) with the City of
Delray Beach (City) for the addition of an emergency potable water
interconnect. SUMMARY: In order to ensure mutual aid between
adjoining utilities during emergency situations for water service, the County
has encouraged the use emergency interconnects by way of cooperative agreements
with other public utilities. An
additional emergency interconnect, constructed in conjunction with a recent
Special Assessment project located at Ferndale Drive and Military Trail, would
be mutually beneficial to both parties, as potable water can be furnished to
either party during emergencies, subject to the limitations and conditions
stated in the Amendment. The Amendment
requires that the County install the necessary potable water pipeline
improvements up to and including the points of connection at its cost, which
was accomplished during construction of the Special Assessment. Both parties will
charge for water used during emergencies at prevailing rates. By entering into the Agreement, City residents
will benefit from the additional availability of potable water during
emergencies, and existing County utility customers will incur a similar benefit.
District 4 (MJ)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Authorization No. 10 to the Water Utilities
Department Continuing Construction Contract with AKA Services, Inc. (R2007-0357)
for construction of the Glades Regional Hospital 12”/16” Water Main Extension
Project in the amount of $928,767. SUMMARY:
On March 13, 2007, the Board approved the Water Utilities
Department Continuing Construction Contract with AKA Services, Inc.
(R2007-0357). This Work Authorization provides for construction of the Glades Regional
Hospital 12”/16” Water Main Extension Project. The water main will be installed along
Hooker Highway (SR 80) from the future Lake Region Water Treatment Plant to the
County jail facility. This pipeline will
provide future potable water service to County facilities such as the jail and
the Glades Regional Hospital and the surrounding area along with improving the
hydraulics looping of the City of Belle Glade’s existing potable water system.
The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE
Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15.00% overall. The contract with AKA Services, Inc. provides
for SBE participation of 15.92% overall. This Authorization includes 29.56% overall
participation. The cumulative SBE
participation, including this Authorization, is 21.23% overall. (WUD Project No. 07-084) District 6 (MJ)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (Cont’d)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve: 2008 sponsorship of the WestFest Land and Sea Festival
in the amount of $2,500 for the purpose of promoting water conservation
and education. SUMMARY: The
Palms West Chamber of Commerce is presenting a two (2) day family festival at
Okeeheelee Park on Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, 2008. The event will feature companies and products
that support the “green” movement and will provide festival participants with
the facts they need to make small changes in their lives that will positively
impact the environment. Approximately
20,000 residents and visitors are expected to attend the festival. The Water Utilities Department (Department)
is requesting approval to pay for a Corporate Sponsorship in the amount of
$2,500 that will include display booth space, a sponsorship banner, a listing
on the event’s website, and other benefits. The Department will utilize the
event to distribute conservation literature and conservation kits. The Department’s Consumptive Use Permit
requires that the Department make considerable efforts to educate the public
regarding conservation of water resources, and this event will help the Department
meet its permit obligations. Countywide (MJ)
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file Project Agreement No. PB-07-127 with Florida
Inland Navigation District (FIND), reimbursing the County up to $233,220 for
the South Lake Worth Inlet (SLWI) Sand Trap and Boat Channel Dredging;
B) approve
Contract with Southwind Construction Corp. in the amount of $918,265 for the Maintenance
Dredging in the vicinity of South Lake Worth Inlet Project No. 2008907;
C) approve Budget Amendment of $674,220 in the South Lake Worth Inlet Fund to recognize revenue of $420,000 from FIND Interlocal Agreement (R2007-2193); $233,220 from FIND Project Agreement No. PB-07-127, $21,000 from the City of Boynton Beach Interlocal Agreement No. R06-199 (R2007-0044); and
D) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to sign all
future time extensions, task assignments, certifications and other forms
associated with the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Interlocal
Agreement (R2007-2193); the City of Boynton Beach Interlocal Agreement
(R2007-0044) and necessary minor amendments that do not change the scope of
work or terms and conditions of the agreements.
Summary: Two (2) bids were received for the
Maintenance Dredging in the vicinity of South Lake Worth Inlet Project.
Southwind Construction Corp. was the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder with a bid including 5.74% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation,
which does not meet the established 15% goal.
However, the second low bid falls outside the range for the ranking of
responsive bidder consideration. This
Project involves dredging sand from the SLWI Interior Sand Trap, the Boynton
Boat Club Channel (BBCC), and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) Cut P-50 and
placing the sand on the beach south of the Inlet. The project is partially funded by the
City of Boynton Beach and FIND. A delegation of authority for
execution of the FIND Project Agreement was approved by the BCC in Board item
No. 3L4 on May 1, 2007, pursuant to PPM No. CW-O-051. District 4 (SF)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Contract with Ocean
Gate General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $836,299.26 for the
construction of the Limestone Creek Natural Area and Lake Okeechobee Scenic
Trail (LOST) Trailhead Public Use Facilities Project No. 2008906;
B) Budget Transfer of $590,165 in the Natural Areas Fund from Reserves to the LOST Trailhead project account ($30,000) and to the Capital Outlay Fund ($560,165) to fund the Limestone Creek Natural Area Project; and
C) Budget Amendment of $560,165 in the Capital Outlay Fund to
recognize the transfer from the Natural Areas Fund to the Limestone Creek Natural Area.
Summary: Four (4) responsive bids were received for
this natural preserve construction project in the Limestone Creek Natural Area
and the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail Trailhead. Ocean
Gate General Contractors, Inc. was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder
with the 5% local preference. Its bid exceeds the established 15% Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) goal with 19.46% participation. This project will provide construction
of various public use facilities and the installation of two (2) weirs and an
environmental oxbow within Limestone Creek Natural Area and parking access for
the LOST Trailhead Project. The project
is partially funded by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The budget transactions will provide for the
County’s share of the construction Contract and funds for ancillary project
costs not included in the Contract. Districts 1 & 6
(JM)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a 2007 Indian River Lagoon License Plate Funding Agreement with the South Florida Water Management District (District) for the construction of an oxbow within the Limestone Creek Natural Area commencing in FY 2008 for a period of one (1) year from the last date of execution, in an amount not to exceed $76,558;
B) approve Budget Amendment of $76,558 in the Capital Outlay Fund
to recognize the agreement revenue; and
C) authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with this agreement, and necessary minor amendments that do not change the scope of work or terms and conditions of this Funding Agreement.
Summary: The District’s Indian River Lagoon License
Plate (IRLLP) Program has awarded a $76,558 grant for the construction of an
oxbow at the County’s Limestone Creek Natural Area. The IRLLP Program supports habitat
restoration and water quality improvement projects benefiting the Indian River
Lagoon and Loxahatchee River using monies collected from IRLLP sales. Approval of this Funding Agreement is the
first step necessary for the County to receive reimbursement funding for this
project through IRLLP. The Funding
Agreement requires the County to provide certain deliverables including: a copy of the construction contract along
with the notice to proceed, photos documenting the various construction phases,
as-built drawings, and a certification of construction completion. The IRLLP grant will help fund the oxbow
construction which is estimated to cost $359,700. The County has met the match requirement of
the grant. District 1 (JMB)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a standard form Contract and Addendum with
the Palm Beach Boat Show, Inc. for exhibit space March 28 – March 30, 2008, in
Downtown West Palm Beach at no cost to the County; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to sign
the current standard form Contract and Addendum, and all future standard form Contracts
in the same format, for the Palm Beach Boat Show on behalf of the Department of
Environmental Resources Management (ERM).
Summary: The Palm Beach Boat Show, Inc. has agreed to allow ERM to participate in the 2008 Boat Show in Downtown West Palm Beach with an exhibit of Palm Beach County’s Environmental Programs. There is no charge to the County. Countywide (SF)
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
a fully executed Interlocal
Agreement (R2007-2031) with the School Board of Palm Beach County for the
delivery of transitional life skills to students with disabilities. SUMMARY: On November 6, 2007, the Board approved an
Interlocal Agreement (R2007-2031) which allows Palm Beach County and the School
Board of Palm Beach County to utilize each other’s personnel, expertise, and
services for the provision of educational and transitional life skill services
to students ages 18-22 with mild to moderate disabilities (“Students”). The program developed pursuant to this
Interlocal Agreement will provide Students an opportunity to develop and
practice transitional life skills outside the traditional school setting. Students will receive daily living and
vocational education from a certified School Board teacher and leisure and
recreation skill development from Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation staff. Countywide (AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with Toward a More Perfect Union, Inc. for the period February 5, 2008, through January 31, 2009, in an
amount not-to-exceed $45,000 for funding of Community Youth Program Youth Study
Circles. SUMMARY: This funding is
to help offset costs for Youth Study Circles offered to middle and high school
age youth through Toward a More Perfect Union’s Community Youth Program. The program serves approximately 100
participating students. The Agreement
allows for the reimbursement of eligible pre-Agreement expenses incurred
subsequent to November 1, 2007. Funding
is from the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 2 ($5,000) and District
4 ($40,000) Funds. Countywide (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with Delray Beach Downtown Marketing Cooperative for the period February 5,
2008, through July 1, 2008, in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000 for funding of
2007 winter holiday decorations. SUMMARY: This funding is to help offset
costs for winter holiday decorations in Old School Square in the City of Delray
Beach. The decorations are viewed by approximately
500,000 people annually. The Agreement
allows for the reimbursement of eligible pre-Agreement expenses incurred
subsequent to November 1, 2007. Funding is from the Recreation Assistance
Program (RAP) District 4 ($10,000) and District 7 ($10,000) Funds. District 7 (AH)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with For the Children, Inc. for the period February 5, 2008, through December
30, 2008, in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000 for funding of 2008 events. SUMMARY:
This funding is to help offset costs incurred by For the Children,
Inc. for events to be held in 2008. The
events consist of a Mothers’ Day celebration, Fathers’ Day celebration, and
annual talent show, and are expected to serve approximately 250 children and
their families per event. Funding is
from the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 7 Funds. District 7 (AH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History, Inc. for the period February 5,
2008, through November 1, 2008, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000 for funding
of narrated bus tours of historic Delray Beach.
SUMMARY: This funding is
to help offset costs for narrated bus tours, including a children’s mathematics
infused bus tour of historic Delray Beach for the Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion
History, Inc. Approximately 500 people
participate in these bus tours and children’s tours/programs annually. The Agreement allows for the reimbursement of
eligible pre-Agreement expenses incurred subsequent to October 1, 2007. Funding is from the Recreation Assistance
Program (RAP) District 4 Funds. District 4 (AH)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
Agreement with Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park, Inc. for the period
February 5, 2008, through June 17, 2008, in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000
for tent rental costs for the Festival of the Arts Boca event;
B) a Budget Transfer of $150,000 in the
Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 4 to the County
Transportation Trust Fund;
C) a
Budget Transfer of $150,000 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 $150,000 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 $150,000 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 tent rental for the Festival of the Arts Boca event
(the Event) to be held from February 29 through March 16, 2008. The Event allows for the reimbursement of
eligible project costs incurred by the Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park, Inc.
subsequent to February 26, 2008. 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. With the
approval of this project, the remaining balance available in transfers for
District 4 is $50,000. District 4
(AH)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION (Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Agreement
with Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities, Inc. for the period February 5, 2008,
through June 1, 2008, in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000 for the 2008 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 2008 Allianz Championship golf tournament being held at
The Old Course at Broken Sound from February 4 through February 10, 2008. The Agreement allows for the reimbursement of
eligible project costs incurred by Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities, Inc.
subsequent to January 1, 2008. 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. With the
approval of this project, the remaining balance available in transfers for
District 4 is $0. District 4 (AH)
8. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: original
executed Request for Funding Form for School Board Recreation Assistance
Program (RAP) project for Palmetto Elementary School in an
amount not-to-exceed $2,500 for the purchase of fitness equipment. SUMMARY: This fully executed Request for
Funding Form is for a School Board RAP allocation made in accordance with the
Interlocal Agreement for the funding of RAP Projects (R2003‑1747), as
amended. Funding is from the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 2
Funds. District 2 (AH)
9. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: original executed Request for Funding Form
for School Board Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) project for JFK Middle
School in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 for a band trip to Tallahassee,
Florida. SUMMARY: This fully executed Request for Funding Form is for a
School Board RAP allocation made in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement
for the funding of RAP Projects (R2003‑1747), as amended. Funding is from
the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 7 Funds. District 7 (AH)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION (Cont’d)
10. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
executed Independent Contractor Agreements received during the month of
January.
A) Lauren Brown, Water Aerobics, Therapeutic
Recreation Complex (BROW11205801085204C); and
B) Alexis Cardona, Martial Arts, Therapeutic
Recreation Complex (CARD003601085204B).
SUMMARY: In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all
delegated contracts/agreements/grants must be submitted by the initiating
Department as a receive and file agenda item.
The Independent Contractor Agreements have been fully executed on behalf
of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the County
Administrator/Director/Assistant Director of the Parks and Recreation
Department in accordance with Resolution 94-422, amended by Resolutions 02-2103
and 07-0409, and are now being submitted to the Board to receive and file. District 3 (AH)
P. COOPERATIVE
EXTENSION SERVICE
1. Staff recommends motion to
approve: Grant Agreement with
Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach, Inc. d/b/a Ocean Avenue GreenMarket
for an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 as start-up funding for a new seasonal
farmers’ market in Boynton Beach. SUMMARY: Ocean Avenue GreenMarket is a
newly established farmers’ market located in Boynton Beach. Ocean Avenue GreenMarket will operate a
seasonal GreenMarket in Boynton Beach and will provide retail outlets for over
30 small growers and businesses from October to May. This Agreement will help
assist Ocean Avenue GreenMarket with start-up funding to operate a GreenMarket
in Boynton Beach. Countywide (AH)
Q. CRIMINAL
JUSTICE COMMISSION
1.
Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive
and file the grant reinstatement
and extension from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for the FY 2007
Byrne Formula Grant Program for the period of October 1, 2007, through March
30, 2008, totaling $70,315 in federal funds for the Community Justice Service
Center (CJSC) Treatment project;
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $70,315 to the General Fund;
and
C) approve a Contract Amendment with the Professional Training Association
Corporation, Inc., (PTA), a not-for-profit agency, increasing the amount by
$70,315, for a new total not-to-exceed $95,315 to provide substance abuse
treatment services.
SUMMARY: The FDLE has reinstated $70,315 from the FY 2007
Byrne Formula Grant Program allocated for the CJSC. PTA has provided substance abuse treatment
services as one of the original service providers at the CJSC as set forth most
recently in their current $25,000 contract (R2007-1842; dated October 16, 2007). They will be able to provide additional
services over and above the original contract amount of $25,000 and the
contract is being amended to include the additional $70,315. Countywide (DW)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
S. FIRE
RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: four (4) original standard agreements for the
Fire Rescue Department:
A) Independent Contractor Agreement for Swimming
Lessons with the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches, Inc.;
B) Interlocal Agreement for Swimming Lessons with City
of West Palm Beach;
C) Interlocal Agreement for Swimming Lessons with the
City of Palm Beach Gardens; and
D) Interlocal Agreement for Swimming Lessons with the
Village of Wellington.
Summary: Pursuant to Countywide PPM CW-O-051, four (4) standard County Agreements that have been executed by the County Administrator, or his designee (the Fire Rescue Administrator) are being submitted as a receive and file agenda item for the Clerk’s Office to note and receive. These Agreements provide swimming lessons to members of the public through the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention Coalition’s Learn to Swim program. Countywide (SB)
2. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution establishing the special assessment rate for the “Palm Beach County Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Fire Hydrant Maintenance and Rental-Boca Raton”. Summary: Pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and Palm Beach County Code Sections 26-106 through 26-109, an assessment is levied against the real property parcels located within the Palm Beach County Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for Fire Hydrant Maintenance and Rental-Boca Raton. The maintenance cost per hydrant has been less than originally projected resulting in the MSBU accumulating excess reserves. In addition, the annexation of parcels by the City of Boca Raton also resulted in a decrease in the number of hydrants to be maintained within the MSBU. This reduced the average cost of hydrant maintenance and rental to each parcel remaining in this MSBU. The current rate will be reduced from $26 per parcel to $23 per parcel. District 5 (SB)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve and select: Michael McCurdy for appointment by the Town of Lantana, as Trustee, on the Lantana Firefighters Pension Fund Board. The term will expire September 28, 2008. Summary: Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services with the Town of Lantana (Town) (R2004-0364), the Town is requesting the County’s approval of their selection to appoint Michael McCurdy, a Town resident, to the Lantana Firefighters Pension Fund Board, as Trustee. Under the Interlocal Agreement, the Town retained the power and responsibility to make appointments to the Fund’s Board of Trustees for its Chapter 175 plan. Any trustee to be appointed by Lantana first must be approved by the County. The appointment is necessary to fill a vacancy left by Mr. Alan Handle, who has resigned from the Board to relocate out-of-state. Mr. McCurdy’s appointment would be for the unexpired term, which will expire on September 28, 2008. District 7 (SB)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION
SYSTEM SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment
No. 3 to Microsoft Consulting Services Agreement (R2006-2756), to extend the
ending date of the Agreement from December 31, 2007 to March 30, 2008 at no
additional cost to the County. Summary: Amendment No. 3 will allow additional time
for completion of consulting services to assist the County with the migration
to Microsoft Active Directory as the single enterprise directory service and
Microsoft Exchange as the single enterprise e-mail environment. Microsoft Consulting Services Agreement
(R2006-2756) approved by the BCC on December 19, 2006, authorized the County
Administrator to execute Amendments up to $25,000 per occurrence up to a
maximum of $50,000 in total project costs.
Countywide (PFK)
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the
executed grant Contract with the State of Florida, Department of Community
Affairs to receive emergency management grant funds in the amount of $102,959
from October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008. SUMMARY: This
is an annual grant that the Division of Emergency Management receives to
enhance emergency management plans and programs of the County consistent with
the State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and Programs. No
County match is required. Countywide
(DW)
AA. PALM
TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution approving a grant application with the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide operating funding for
mass transit in the amount of $250,000 of Federal funds passed through the
State for the Lakes Region of Palm Beach County for FY 2009. SUMMARY:
FDOT has notified us that the tentative
allocation of Section 5311 funds for Palm Beach County is $250,000 for
non-urbanized areas for mass transit operating assistance. This is used to partially offset the operating
costs of mass transit in the Lakes Region of Palm Beach County. The operating costs of mass transit to the
Lakes Region include operating, maintenance, and administrative costs. This is the maximum amount of FDOT Section
5311 funds available to Palm Beach County for FY 2009 for mass transit
services. The grant application for
$500,000 requires 50% local match: $250,000 State; $250,000 Local funds; and
execution of Section USC § 5333(b) assurance.
Palm Beach County provides the local funding from the local option gas
tax. Grant and match to be included in
the FY 2009 budget. District 6 (DR)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM
TRAN (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Labor-Management Agreement between Palm Tran, Inc. and the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, as joint employer, and the SEIU, Florida Public Services Union, CtW, CLC (The Union), covering full-time, non-professional, supervisory employees at Palm Tran; and
B) Memorandum of Understanding between Palm Tran, Inc., and The Union which outlines the agreed changes and an implementation schedule for the changes to the Labor Management Agreement.
SUMMARY: Pursuant
to collective bargaining negotiations, the negotiating committees for Palm Tran
and the SEIU, Florida Public Services Union, CtW, CLC have reached a tentative
agreement on all negotiated issues. The
bargaining unit covers certain specified job categories of full-time, non-professional,
supervisory employees at Palm Tran. This
is the third contract for the bargaining unit certified by the Public Employees
Relations Commission under certification No. 1373. The proposed contract incorporating
all agreed-upon terms was ratified by SEIU on January 23, 2008, and is
presented for the Boards’ consideration and ratification. The previous contract expired on September
30, 2007, and negotiations for a new contract had not been completed, therefore
the bargaining unit could not receive the pay raise on October 1, 2007. This contract will become effective
retroactively to October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2010. The Memorandum of Understanding outlines
various changes to the existing Labor Management Agreement and also provides
timelines for implementation for the changes. Countywide (DR)
BB. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept a State grant funded Agreement with the Circuit 15 Department of Children and Families Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office for contractual services for a Case Manager for the DCF Re-Entry Case Manager Program for the period of October 1, 2007, to September 30, 2008; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment
of $47,000 to the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: The Circuit 15
Department of Children and Families Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program
Office is providing funding to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in the
amount of $47,000 to support the hire of a full-time Re-Entry Case Manager. This Re-Entry Case Manager will be tasked with
assisting inmates of the Palm Beach County Jail who are near discharge and who
have mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders to “re-enter” the
community. One (1) PBSO allocation is
created with this action. The Circuit 15 Department of Children and Families
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office will provide funding annually
for this allocation contingent on funds availability. There is no match requirement
associated with this award and no
additional County funds are required. Countywide (DW)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. SHERIFF (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends motion to:
A) accept a Florida Department of Transportation Bicycle Safety Education Program Grant for the Bicycle Safety Initiative, in the amount of $88,750, for the period of November 8, 2007, through September 30, 2008 for the purchase of bicycles and bicycle safety helmets; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $88,750 in
the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: The Florida Department of Transportation has
awarded the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) the Bicycle Safety
Education Program Grant. The funds from
this grant will be used for the purchase of bicycles and bicycle safety
helmets. The PBSO has several certified
bicycle safety technicians who currently provide bicycle safety training in
many of the elementary schools and through several community safety
events. The distribution of these
bicycles and bicycle safety helmets will be done through several of these
community safety events. There is no
additional allocation needed, no matching funds required, and no additional
County funds are required. Countywide
(DW)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept a Florida Department of Transportation Highway Safety Grant for I-95 Corridor Enforcement, for the I-95 Task Force Project, in the amount of $35,894, for the period of December 6, 2007, through September 30, 2008; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $35,894
increasing the Sheriff’s Grant fund.
SUMMARY: The
Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a Highway Safety grant
to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) in the amount of $35,894. These 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 the 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. The required match
in the amount of $35,894 is being provided by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office and is included in the Sheriff’s approved FY 2008 Budget. No additional
positions are needed and no additional County funds are required. Countywide (DW)
CC. TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) First Amendment to the Agreement (R2007-1624) with
the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission, Inc. (the “PBCFTC”) for
the provision of services under the County’s Tourist Development Plan; and
B) a Budget Transfer of $30,000 in the operating
budget from operating reserves for the Palm Beach County Film and Television
Commission.
SUMMARY: The PBCFTC
contract for FY ‘08 was approved by the BCC on September 25, 2007 (R2007-1624).
The PBCFTC is amending the Agreement ($20,000)
to fund a full-time position for six (6) months of the year which was previously
frozen and ($10,000) increase the advertising line to enhance the website and
implement a data content management system. The Amendment increases the
contract from $604,000 to $634,000. This increase has been reviewed and approved by the Tourist Development
Council. Countywide (MC)
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FEBRUARY 5, 2008
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A. Proclamation acknowledging the long life and distinguished career of Owen H. Gassaway, Jr. (Sponsored by Commissioner Kanjian)
B. Proclamation honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Arc of Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Greene)
C. Proclamation
declaring the week of February 24 – March 2, 2008 as “America Saves” in Palm
Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Kanjian)
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FEBRUARY 5, 2008
5. PUBLIC
HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive
and file: Proof of publication)
A. Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve the Application of
Children’s Home Society of Florida for the issuance of not-to-exceed
$17,500,000 Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds
(Children’s Home Society of Florida Project), Series 2008 (the “Bonds”); and
B) conduct a TEFRA public hearing regarding the Bonds.
SUMMARY: Children’s Home Society of Florida (“CHS”)
has applied for the issuance of the Bonds by the County in an amount not-to-exceed
$17,500,000. Proceeds of the Bonds will be
used to finance, refinance, construct and improve several Children’s Home
Society facilities in several Florida counties including Palm Beach
County. Prior
to the issuance of the Bonds the Internal Revenue Code requires that the County
conduct a public hearing. The Bonds will
be payable solely from the revenues derived from the Company. 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)
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FEBRUARY 5, 2008
6. PUBLIC
HEARINGS - 2:30 P.M. (Motion to receive
and file: Proof of publication)
A. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners
of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Chapter 4 of the Palm Beach County Code
(Ordinance 98-22, as amended by Ordinance 2003-27 and Ordinance 2005-44)
pertaining to animal care and control; amending Section 4-2 of the Palm Beach County
Code (definitions); amending Section 4-10 of the Palm Beach County Code (rabies
vaccinations); amending Section 4-11 of the Palm Beach County Code (dog and cat
rabies/license tags); amending Section 4-12 of the Palm Beach County Code (redemption
and adoption); amending Section 4-26 of the Palm Beach County Code (animal
agencies); creating a new Section 4-28 providing for a sterilization program
for dogs and cats; creating a new Section 4-29 providing for hobby breeder
permits; providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for savings
clause; providing for severability; providing for inclusion in the Code of Laws
and Ordinances; providing for enforcement; providing for penalty; providing for
captions; and providing for an effective date.
SUMMARY: On January
15, 2008, the Board of County Commissioners voted 6 – 1 to approve a proposed ordinance
to implement a sterilization program for dogs and cats with reasonable
exclusions and to establish a licensing program for hobby breeders. The proposed implementation date of the
ordinance will be April 1, 2008. Countywide (SF)
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FEBRUARY
5, 2008
7. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff requests
Board direction: on draft FY ‘09 Federal Legislative Program. SUMMARY: Staff requests the Board’s
review of the draft FY ‘09 Federal Legislative Program, which includes priority
appropriations and Legislative issues, general appropriation and general issues
to monitor. The Federal Program outlines
the issues that the County’s Legislative Affairs Department in conjunction with
the County’s federal lobbyist will be working on for the Board in the upcoming
Legislative Session. Countywide
(DSW)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution to support Claudia Anderson d/b/a Audio
Enhancement for Florida=s Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund Program;
B) approve the Job Growth Incentive Grant Agreement with Claudia
Anderson d/b/a Audio Enhancement in the amount of $40,000 for the creation of
50 jobs in Palm Beach County at an average annual salary of $65,000, excluding
benefits;
C) approve
a Budget Transfer of $40,000 from the General Fund Contingency Reserve to the
Economic Development Job Growth Incentive Fund (JGI); and
D) approve a Budget
Amendment of $40,000 in the Economic Development Fund to recognize and
appropriate the transfer from the General Fund Contingency Reserve.
SUMMARY: Claudia Anderson d/b/a Audio Enhancement’s
relocation project involves establishing a new regional headquarters in Palm
Beach County which will provide communication/information and science
technology products and services. The company designs, markets and repairs
infrared wireless microphones, projectors, computers and internet educational
programs. Audio Enhancement’s products
and services integrate classrooms with technology to actively engage students,
resulting in a more effective educational process. The company intends to locate in West Palm
Beach. They are currently located in
Utah.
Audio Enhancement has filed a
Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Tax Refund program application with Enterprise
Florida. It is anticipated that the
State will award up to $200,000. The QTI
requires a 20% local match. Staff
recommends that this company be approved as a QTI Business, and that the Board
provide the necessary 20% local match of $40,000 to be provided as a JGI Grant
Agreement. The JGI Agreement requires
that the company create 50 full-time jobs by December 31, 2009 at an average
salary of $65,000, excluding benefits, and maintained for twenty four (24) months.
The Business Development Board RIMS
model estimates an economic return on investment of $45 million in total annual
economic activity annually by Audio Enhancement directly and ancillary
industries indirectly. District 2
(DW)
FEBRUARY
5, 2008
7. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION (Cont’d)
3. Staff
requests Board direction: regarding the United Way of Palm Beach County
request for additional funding in the amount of $105,000 to support the
Prosperity Campaign Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 2008
income tax filing season. Currently, $105,000 has been budgeted in FY 2008 to
support this program. SUMMARY: The Prosperity Campaign VITA program was
initiated in 2003 and was initially funded by the Quantum Foundation and Knight
Foundation. These grants have ended and
the United Way of Palm Beach County is requesting additional funding to assist
in the continuation of this program.
Without this additional support, the VITA Program would have to reduce
the number of VITA service sites and significantly reduce the other services
provided at these locations. Since 2003, Palm Beach County has financially
supported this program and has allocated $105,000 for the past three (3)
years. In addition to this financial
support, the United Way has partnered with the Department of Internal Revenue
Service and other community service agencies. The total annual budget this
fiscal year for the Prosperity Campaign Program is $1.2 million, a majority of
which is funded by the United Way. Since
2005, 28,000 tax returns have been processed free of charge and $48 million
dollars in tax refunds have been returned to Palm Beach County residents. Based on data from the Center for Urban and
Economic Development, University of Illinois, this program has resulted in a $70
million dollar economic impact on
our community since 2005. Countywide (DN)
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution approving the sale of not-to-exceed
$12,000,000 Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida, Homeowner
Revenue Bonds, Series 2008 (the “2008 Bonds”) within the meaning of Ordinance
No. 2002-022 (the “Ordinance”), and providing an effective date. SUMMARY: The 2008 Bonds are being
issued by the Authority to implement its Single Family Homeowner Revenue Bond
Program (the "Program"), which program is for the purpose of
providing to qualified mortgagors affordable mortgage financing for
owner-occupied, single family residential housing facilities within 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
2008 Bonds. Countywide (PFK)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: an Agreement with the law firm of Barry S. Balmuth, P.A., for Legal Services, pursuant to which Barry S. Balmuth, Esq. will represent County employee Fire Rescue District Chief Ken Fisher, who has been named as a Defendant in his personal capacity in the case styled Randolph Starling v. Board of County Commissioners, Palm Beach County and Ken Fischer [sic], Florida 15th Judicial Circuit Case No. 50 2007 CA 021475XXXXMB AFJ, in an amount not-to-exceed $125,000, and costs not-to-exceed $15,000. SUMMARY: Randolph Starling (Starling) has sued the County and County employee Fire Rescue District Chief Ken Fisher (Fisher) in both his official and personal capacity. Starling claims that the County and Fisher retaliated against him, resulting in Starling being demoted. Fisher denies all the allegations. Countywide (AJM)
FEBRUARY
5, 2008
7. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement
with the law firm of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.A., for legal
services, pursuant to which David M. DeMaio, Esq. will represent Commissioner
Mary McCarty, who has been named as a Defendant in her personal capacity
in the case styled Compson Development Corporation v. Mary McCarty,
Florida 15th Judicial Circuit Case No. 50 2007 CA 021899XXXXMB AJ,
in an amount not-to-exceed $180,000, and costs not-to-exceed $25,000. SUMMARY: Compson Development
Corporation (Compson) has sued Commissioner Mary McCarty for allegedly
injuring its reputation by statements she made to the press about Compson’s
offer to pay local schools sums tied to the number of units the Board of County
Commissioners would allow Compson to develop on five (5) holes of the Mizner
Trail Golf & Country Club. Countywide
(AJM)
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary reading
and advertise for Public Hearing on March 11, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance amending Chapter 23, Article 3
known as the Right-of-Way Construction Permitting Ordinance (Ordinance
2001-063); amending Section 23-38, providing an exception to permit
requirement; amending Section 23-39, concerning permit application format
requirements; amending Section 23-41, concerning Palm Beach County (County) rights-of-way;
providing for severability; providing for repeal of ordinances in conflict;
providing for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; providing for a
savings clause; and providing for an effective date. SUMMARY:
The proposed Ordinance will amend
Chapter 23, Article 3 known as the Right-of-Way Construction Permitting
Ordinance (Ordinance 2001-063), and provide an exception to permit
requirements, amend permit application format requirements and amend
requirements for road maintenance. Countywide (MRE)
D. HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Waiver to the maximum funding amount for the
State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) in the amount of $8,900 to Dean and
Mary Allen for emergency repairs under the Emergency Rehabilitation
Program. SUMMARY:
Emergency Rehabilitation Program policies in effect at the time of
initial funding approval for these applicants allowed for grants of up to
$8,000. On November 6, 2007, the Palm
Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved revisions to the Emergency
Rehabilitation Program policies increasing the funding limit to $15,000. The total cost of work to be performed at
Dean and Mary Allen’s home at 138 Ethelyn Drive in unincorporated West Palm
Beach is $16,050. The original scope of
work includes the replacement of the front door and three (3) windows, and
miscellaneous fire and electrical system upgrades. While the windows were being replaced
substantial termite damage to structural framing was discovered. In addition, work in progress revealed that
the electrical wiring was substandard. The
additional funding will allow the completion of the original scope of work plus
rewiring the entire house to current codes, installing a new electrical service
and panel, arc fault protection, framing repairs, and patching and painting
walls and ceilings in affected areas for a cost of $7,150. This would avert the danger of an electrical
fire. Approval of this request will
enable HCD to address these hazardous conditions, without which these lower
income homeowners will continue to reside in conditions that do not meet
applicable codes. The requested funds are SHIP funds that require no local
match. District 6 (TKF)
FEBRUARY
5, 2008
7. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: the State
Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Purchase Assistance Program criteria. SUMMARY: The Purchase Assistance
Program provides first-time homebuyer funding under Palm Beach County’s local
SHIP program. These state funds are
allocated to Palm Beach County to facilitate in the development and
preservation of affordable housing opportunities. This program provides
assistance to households classified as very-low income; low income; and
moderate income. The maximum allowable household incomes (for four (4) person
households) are $32,200 for very-low income; $51,500 for low income; and
$77,280 for moderate income. The
Commission on Affordable Housing recommended approval of these criteria on
November 15, 2007. Countywide (TKF)
E. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Staff recommends motion to deny: a request by the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council to create a domestic partnership leave program affording leave benefits and job protection to registered domestic partners and their children in addition to federally mandated leave protection as provided under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). SUMMARY: As a covered public agency, the County is required by the FMLA to grant twelve work weeks of leave to eligible employees for the birth of a child, the employee=s own serious health condition or the serious health condition of a parent, child or spouse. The FMLA defines spouse as “a husband or wife as defined or recognized under State law” (29 CFR 825.113). Staff found that while the County cannot legally extend the definition of spouse under the FMLA, similar leave benefits and protections for domestic partners can be made available. However, it is inadvisable to create a leave program affording the same protections and benefits provided by the FMLA to domestic partners and their children. Employees involved in domestic partnerships are not excluded from leave protection provided by the FMLA. Those employees remain eligible for FMLA leave for their own serious health condition and that of their parents and children. Under the FMLA, a child is defined as the biological, adopted, or foster child, stepchild, legal ward, or the child for whom the employee stand in the place of a biological parent. Provided the employee involved in a domestic partnership has sole or shared parental responsibility for the child, that child is an eligible family member and the employee may take FMLA leave to care for the child=s serious health condition. In this instance family care leave to care for the children of domestic partners duplicates leave benefits already available under both the FMLA and the County=s leave policy. Countywide (EC)
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a request
by the Aviation and Airports Advisory Board (AAAB) to dedicate the Palm Beach
County Park Airport’s airfield as “Owen H. Gassaway, Jr. Airfield.” SUMMARY: At their January 16, 2008 meeting, the AAAB
made the above request in honor of Mr. Gassaway’s contribution to aviation in Palm Beach County.
He helped establish Palm Beach County Park Airport as a crucial part of
aviation history in South Florida.
Commissioner Kanjian agrees to sponsor this request. Countywide (AH)
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FEBRUARY 5, 2008
8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. AIRPORTS
(Aviation & Airports
Advisory Board)
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: reappointment of the following two (2) nominees to fill at-large seats on the Aviation & Airports Advisory Board, for a term of three (3) years, from January 12, 2008, through January 11, 2011:
Name Seat Nominated By:
Ron Ash No. 8 Com. Addie L. Greene
Com. Karen Marcus
Name Seat Nominated By:
E. Llwyd Ecclestone No. 9 Com. Addie L. Greene
Com. John F. Koons
Com.
Karen Marcus
Com. Mary McCarty
Com. Aaronson
SUMMARY: Per Resolution No. R96-205, the Aviation
& Airports Advisory Board consists of nine (9) members. Seven (7) members are District appointments (Seats
1 through 7) and two (2) members are At-Large appointments (Seats 8 &
9). In January 2008, Seats No. 8 & No.
9 terms expire and are open for appointment for three (3) year terms as
stipulated in the Resolution. Memos
dated December 6, 2007 were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) notifying the BCC of the expirations.
The current incumbents, Mr. Ash and Mr. Ecclestone meet the membership
requirements and are willing to serve another term. Countywide (AH)
B. PARKS AND RECREATION
(Boynton Beach Municipal Golf Course Advisory Committee)
1. Staff recommends
motion to reappoint: one (1)
regular at-large County member to the Boynton Beach Municipal Golf Course
Advisory Committee for a term of five (5) years, February 5, 2008, to February
4, 2013:
Nominee Seat No. Requirement Nominated By:
James
Smith 2 Citizen at Large Commissioner Koons
SUMMARY: The Board of County
Commissioners, according to the Agreement with the City of Boynton Beach,
appoints two (2) regular members and one (1) alternate member to the Boynton
Beach Municipal Golf Course Advisory Committee.
Mr. Smith has filled Seat No. 2
since June of 2002, and desires to be reappointed. Notice was sent to the Commissioners on
November 29, 2007, asking for nominations to fill this vacancy. Countywide (AH)
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
C. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Consumer
Affairs Hearing Board)
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: appointment of one (1) new member and
reappointment of three (3) members to the Consumer Affairs Hearing Board for a
term expiring December 31, 2009 as follows:
Appointment: Seat No: Requirement: Recommended By:
Joseph
Abruzzo 4 Citizen/Resident Com. Burt Aaronson
Reappointment: Seat
No. Requirement: Recommended
By:
Ted
Cott 6 Citizen/Resident Com.
Jeff Koons
Com. Aaronson
Philip
Shapkin 7 Citizen/Resident Com. Jeff Koons
Arthur
Newberry 8 Special
Technical Com. Jeff Koons
SUMMARY: The Palm Beach
County Consumer Affairs Ordinance established a Hearing Board. The nine (9) members are selected for
countywide representation and serve two (2) year terms for a maximum of six (6)
years. The Board serves in both an
advisory capacity to the County Commissioners and as an Appeals Board to hear
and act on consumer concerns about unfair/deceptive business practices and
appeals relating to the towing, vehicle for hire, moving and price gouging
ordinances. The Hearing Board represents various trades, organizations and the
general public. After these four (4)
appointments, the Hearing Board still needs one (1) nominee to fill the
position of certified contractor. Countywide
(DW)
D. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(Emergency Shelter Grants
Program Advisory Board)
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: appointment of the following two (2) nominees to the
Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESGP) Advisory Board to fill two (2)
unexpired two (2) year terms (Seat 1 and Seat 9), beginning February 5, 2008,
and ending September 30, 2009:
Nominees for Appointment Nominated
By Seat
No.
Dr. D.M. Walker (Alternate) The Homeless Coalition of
Palm Beach County, Inc. 1
Robert Anis The Homeless Coalition of
Palm Beach County, Inc. 9
SUMMARY: Resolution R970-1154, adopted by the BCC on September 2,
1997, reestablished the ESGP Advisory Board.
The ESGP Advisory Board consists of nine (9) regular and two (2) alternate
members nominated by The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. ESGP Advisory Board members serve at-large
for two (2) year terms. The Advisory
Board must be comprised of Palm Beach County residents who are non-conflict,
meaning that the agencies they are employed by, or are board members of, will
not be applying for ESGP funds during their term in office. Board member Teresa Merwin resigned from the
ESGP Advisory Board in preparation for her approaching out of state
relocation. A request was sent to the
Homeless Coalition on October 4, 2007 requesting nominations. Correspondence was received from the Homeless
Coalition on January 2, 2008 nominating one (1) of the current Board
alternates, Robert Anis, to fill Ms. Merwin’s seat and Dr. D.M. Walker to fill
Mr. Anis’s vacated alternate seat. Countywide
(TKF)
E. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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FEBRUARY 5, 2008
9. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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FEBRUARY 5, 2008
10. STAFF
COMMENTS
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
11. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS
A. District
1 - COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS
B. District
2 - COMMISSIONER JEFF KOONS, VICE CHAIR
C. District
3 - COMMISSIONER ROBERT J. KANJIAN
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
12. 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."
February 5, 2008 – 9:30 a.m.
Final
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
PAGE ITEM
7 3A-1 DELETED: Staff
recommends motion to approve: a six
(6) month time extension of a federally funded subgrant agreement with the
Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) to complete the design of
drainage improvements as part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (Admin./Water Resources) (Postponed to March
11, 2008)
21 3I-3 REVISED
TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff
recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution approving the Fifth
Amendment to the local Hurricane Housing Recovery Plan (HHRP) (R2005-1885) for
Fiscal Years 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 providing a First-Time
Homebuyer Strategy for eligible applicants in Palm Beach County and amending
the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Strategy. SUMMARY: The
Fifth Amendment is a continuation of prior recommendations from the Commission
on Affordable Housing staff, to remove barriers impeding the efficient
implementation of the HHRP. This
recommendation will provide down payment, closing cost and rehabilitation
assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers.
The financing may be used as gap financing to
buy down the purchase price on a new or existing single family home. On November 27, 2007, the Florida Housing
Coalition recommended these amendments the addition of this activity
to our HHRP to assist in the timely expenditure of HHRP funds. The established criteria for this activity
will be consistent with the approved criteria used for the State Housing
Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program.
However, the maximum funding a homebuyer can be awarded through the HHRP
will be $45,000. Eligible households may
earn up to 120% of area median income. (HCD)
22 3J-1 REVISED SUMMARY: The resolution will authorize a County tax
exemption for the following historic property located within the City of Delray
Beach:
Address:
226 North Swinton Avenue
If granted the tax exemption shall take effect January 1, 2008, and
shall remain in effect for ten (10) years, or until December 31, 2017. The exemption shall apply to 100 percent of
the assessed value of all improvements to each historic property, which
resulted from restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of the property. Based on the 2008 millage rate, it is
estimated that approximately $1,811.90 $3,716 (tax dollars) will
be exempted annually. Accompanying the
resolution is a restrictive covenant, which requires the qualifying
improvements be maintained during the period that each tax exemption is
granted. (PZ&B)
25 3K-6 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: a Potable
Water and Wastewater Development Agreement (Agreement) with Aspen Square, LLC.
(WUD) (Postponed to March 11, 2008)
32 3P-1 DELETED: Staff
recommends motion to approve: Grant
Agreement with Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach, Inc. d/b/a Ocean
Avenue GreenMarket for an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 as start-up funding for
a new seasonal farmers’ market in Boynton Beach. (Cooperative Extension)
(Further staff review)
37 4D ADD-ON: Proclamation
declaring February 11-17, 2008 as “2-1-1 Awareness Week” in Palm Beach
County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Santamaria)
41 7A-3 DELETED: Staff
requests Board direction: regarding the United Way of Palm Beach County
request for additional funding in the amount of $105,000 to support the
Prosperity Campaign Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 2008
income tax filing season. Currently, $105,000 has been budgeted in FY 2008 to
support this program. (Admin.)
(Postponed to March 11, 2008 per Commissioner Koons’ request)
41 7A-4 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to ratify:
the Board’s December 11, 2007, decision to resolve an impasse between the
County and the Communication Workers of America, Local 3181, as set forth in
the Memorandum Stating Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners’
December 11, 2007, Decision To Resolve Impasse.
SUMMARY: County management
and the Communication Workers of America, Local 3181 (the “Union”), were unable
to negotiate an agreed increase to bargaining unit employee premium
contribution levels for group health insurance coverage for the 2008 benefit
year. On December 11, 2007, the Board conducted an impasse resolution meeting
and decided to resolve the impasse by setting the employee premium contribution
levels for the County’s bargaining unit employees to the same levels as those
set for non-bargaining unit employees. Florida Statute §447.403 requires that
before the Board’s decision can be implemented, it must be reduced to writing,
signed by both the County Administrator and the Union’s bargaining agent, and
submitted to both the Union and the Board for ratification. On January 30, 2008, the Union voted to not
ratify the Board’s decision. However, the Board’s decision can still be
implemented effective December 11, 2007, for the 2008 benefit year if the Board
ratifies its decision. Countywide
(EC)
(Admin.)
43 7E-1 DELETED: Staff
recommends motion to deny: a request by the Palm Beach County Human
Rights Council to create a domestic partnership leave program affording leave
benefits and job protection to registered domestic partners and their children
in addition to federally mandated leave protection as provided under the Family
and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). (Human
Resources) (Postponed to March 11, 2008
per Commissioner Marcus’ request)
43 7F-1 TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 4A (Special Presentations): Staff recommends motion to approve: a request by the Aviation and Airports Advisory
Board (AAAB) to dedicate the Palm Beach County Park Airport’s airfield as “Owen
H. Gassaway, Jr. Airfield.” (Airports)
48 11G ADD-ON: Certificate of Appreciation to Christians Reaching Out to Society, Inc. with gratitude for 30 years of serving the people of Palm Beach County and creating a better life for all. (Sponsored by Commissioner Greene)
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 (*).