ORDER OF BUSINESS

ORDER OF BUSINESS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

APRIL 22, 2008

TUESDAY COMMISSION CHAMBERS

9:30 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation

C. Pledge of Allegiance

2. AGENDA APPROVAL

A. Additions, Deletions, Substitutions

B. Adoption

WORKSHOP SESSION

3. 9:30 A.M. South County Governmental Center - Redevelopment (FD&O)

4. 10:15 A.M. Vehicle for Hire (Public Safety)

5. 2:00 P.M. Presentation by the 15^th Judicial Circuit Court (Chief Judge)

6. 3:00 P.M. Youth Violence Prevention Year End Report (CJC)

7. REGULAR AGENDA

APRIL 22, 2008

7. REGULAR AGENDA

A. CLERK AND COMPTROLLER

1. Staff recommends motion to approve: Warrant List.

2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Contracts (regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the Clerk & Comptroller=s Office. Countywide

B. ADMINISTRATION

1. Staff requests board direction: regarding proposed legislative language relating to the placement of signs at schools. SUMMARY: The School Board of Palm Beach County believes advertisements on School District property provide an invaluable source of revenue for a variety of school programs. It is the County Attorneys opinion that allowing for a school sign program that conflicts with local sign codes can only be accomplished through state legislation preempting local governments. The Director of Legislative affairs was instructed by the Board of County Commissioners to develop statutory language to permit the School Board of Palm Beach County to display signs at schools even when they may conflict with County or municipal sign codes. The following language, as drafted by County staff, School Board staff, and League of Cities staff, if supported, will be offered as an amendment to a bill for consideration:

BUSINESS PARTNER RECOGNITION

Business Partnerships

(1) School Districts are encouraged to partner with local businesses for the purposes of mentorship opportunities, development of employment options and additional funding sources, and other mutual benefits.

(2) As a pilot program through June 30, 2011, the School District of Palm Beach County shall have the right to publicly display the names and recognition of their business partners on School District property. Examples of appropriate business partner recognition include "Project Graduation" and athletic sponsorships. The District shall make every effort to display business partner names in a manner that is consistent with the county or municipal standards for uniformity in size, color, and placement of the signs. Whenever the provisions of this section are inconsistent with the provisions of any county or municipal ordinances or regulations relating to signs or the provisions of Florida Statutes chapters 125, 166, or 479, the provisions of this section shall prevail. Countywide (LB)

APRIL 22, 2008

7. REGULAR AGENDA

B. ADMINISTRATION (Cont’d)

2. Staff recommends the Board not approve: "The Palm Beach Goes Green: Task Force on Sustainability and Conservation". Commissioner Kanjian's request requires this Task Force of development interests and County staff to prepare a Green Building Ordinance that provides County general fund cash incentives to developers to encourage building "green". Staff recommends against this because there are no funds available and historically the Board has not approved funding development incentives. Summary: Commissioner Kanjian has requested that this Task Force be appointed to implement a Green Building Ordinance, a model of which was prepared for the Florida Building Commission. The Commissioner only wishes this to be approved if it provides builders with financial incentives to encourage building "green", and not for it to be a regulatory Ordinance that mandates "green". The model Ordinance however does mandate the requirements on County building construction. Staff is concerned that this does not allow for cost analysis. The amount of incentives is not specified though Gainesville provides 50% off building permit fees. It is not known how much money would be needed to cover the program or if this level of incentive is sufficient. Any waiver or reduction of building permit fees would require an infusion of ad valorem funding and/or development fee increases. We are also concerned about the availability of staff to support the Task Force, in light of other priorities and staff limitations, as the Commissioner would like this done within 60 days. If approved, the Board needs to determine the number of members and qualifications for appointment. Countywide (DN)

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