May 20, 2014 – 9:30 a.m.
FINAL
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
MAY 20, 2014
PAGE ITEM
10 3H-3 DELETED: Staff
recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 5 to two Job Order Contracts
(JOC):…(FDO) (Moved to June 3, 2014)
10 3H-4 MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA; NOW 5A-5: Staff recommends motion to: A) adopt a Resolution authorizing the
conveyance of the County’s interest in 0.13 acres of surplus property to the
City of South Bay without charge and with reservation of mineral and petroleum
rights, but without rights of entry and exploration pursuant to Florida
Statutes Section 197.592(3); and…(FDO)
22 4G REVISED TITLE: Staff recommends
motion to: 1) conduct a Tax Equity & Fiscal
Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing concerning the issuance by the County
not to exceed $6,000,000 of Tax-Exempt Adjustable Mode Revenue Bonds (The
King’s Academy, Inc. Project), Series 2014 (the Bonds) in one or more series of
tax exempt and taxable bonds, which will fund a loan to The King’s Academy,
Inc. (the Borrower), a Florida not-for-profit corporation which is exempt from
taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
and
2) adopt a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm
Beach County, Florida authorizing the issuance of the Tax-Exempt Adjustable
Mode Revenue Bonds (the King’s Academy, Inc. Project), Series 2014, in an
aggregate principal amount not exceeding $6,600,000 $6,000,000, for the purpose of making a
loan of funds to the King’s Academy, Inc. in order to finance and refinance the
acquisition, construction and equipping of educational facilities; providing
that such revenue bonds shall not constitute a debt, liability or obligation of
Palm Beach County, Florida or the State of Florida or any political subdivision
thereof, but shall be payable solely from the revenues herein provided;
approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Loan Agreement with
the King’s Academy, Inc. to provide security for such bonds, and for other
matters therein provided; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery
of an Indenture of Trust; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery
of certain other documents required in connection with the foregoing; and
providing certain other details in connection therewith. (DES)
29 5C-1 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to approve:
the following four one-time purchases off of two piggyback
contracts under the Florida Department of Transportation’s Transit Research
Inspection Procurement Services Program (TRIPS) for 231 vehicles for Palm Tran
Connection:
A) Creative Bus Sales, Inc. (TRIPS-11-CA-TP) in the not to exceed amount of
$6,500,000;
B) Getaway Bus, LLC (TRIPS-11-CA-GB) in the not to exceed amount of
$6,100,000;
C) Alliance Bus Group, Inc. d/b/a First Class Coach Sales, LLC d/b/a
Alliance Bus Group, Inc. (TRIPS-11-CA-FCCSC) in the not to exceed amount of
$2,600,000; and
D) Florida Transportation Systems, Inc. (TRIPS-13-MV-FTS) in the not to
exceed amount of $2,000,000.
Summary: At the January 28, 2014 meeting, the Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a new service delivery model, which has
the County purchasing all new Palm Tran Connection vehicles for use by the
three (3) new paratransit service providers to be selected under the new
Request for Proposals issued May 1, 2014. The BCC also approved the
ability to piggyback off of two the existing State of Florida
Department of Transportation's Transit Research Inspection Procurement Services
(TRIPS) TRIPS Contracts. This These
Contracts currently has have three approved vendors that
can supply 191 standard cutaway vehicles and one approved vendor that can
supply 40 minivans. Accordingly,
Staff convened a Selection Committee on May 8, 2014, to select three vendors to
supply 191 vehicles. The Selection Committee ranked Creative Bus Sales, Inc.
No. 1 with 91.95 points, Gateway Getaway Bus, LLC No. 2 with
91.50 points and Alliance Bus Group, Inc. d/b/a First Class Coach Sales,
LLC d/b/a Alliance Bus Group, Inc. No. 3 with 90.30 points. The selection of three separate vendors assists
with ensuring that the vehicles will be delivered before the new providers
start service delivery on February 1, 2015. It is Staff's goal to have all
vehicles delivered by December 1, 2014. Of the 191 vehicles, 50 will operate
with propane to maximize fuel cost savings and the remaining 141 vehicles will
be equipped with the propane prep kit that will allow the County to convert to
propane in the future should the anticipated fuel cost savings be realized. The
remaining 40 vehicles will be wheelchair equipped minivans. The County
decided to purchase the minivans from Florida Transportation Systems, Inc. who is
the highest ranked vendor under the TRIPS-13-MV-RFP. A selection process was not required for
these vehicles due to the fact that there is only one approved vendor, Florida
Transportation Systems, Inc. on the TRIPS contract. Countywide (DR/DW) (Palm Tran)
29 5D-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: an Employment Contract with
John A. Carey, chosen by the Inspector General (IG) Committee to become Palm
Beach County’s Inspector General. SUMMARY: The Chair of the Palm
Beach County Commission on Ethics, with the assistance of the County Attorney
and County Administration, has negotiated a four year Employment Contract with
John A. Carey. The Employment Contract provides for a four year term beginning
June 23, 2014, a starting salary of $175,000 per year, an automobile allowance,
and includes benefits similar to those provided to all County employees. In
accordance with Ordinance 2011-009, the Employment Contract is hereby presented
for approval by a majority of the Board of County Commissioners. Countywide
(DO) (Admin/County Attorney)
NOTE: Items that were revised, added, deleted, or
backup submitted and were not listed on the addition/deletion sheet distributed
to the Board the prior day are noted with an asterisk (*).
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
MAY 20, 2014
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 6 - 19)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages 20 -
23)
5. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 24 - 29)
6. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 30)
7. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 31)
8. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 32)
9. ADJOURNMENT (Page 32)
* * * * * * * * * * *
MAY 20, 2014
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 6
3A-1 Appointment to the Health Council of
Southeast Florida, Inc.
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 6
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-4 Change
orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments, etc.
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 7
3C-1 Contract with Gomez and Son Fence Corp. for
construction of pedestrian cages over the Turnpike on Southwest 18th
Street & Palmetto Park Road
3C-2 Resolution to abandon a portion of 10 foot
wide utility easement in Plam Beach Farms Co. Plat No. 3
3C-3 Memorandum of Agreement with FL Department of
Transportation to assume maintenance of the Adaptive Traffic Control System
3C-4 Amendment No. 3 with FL Department of
Transportation for operation and maintenance of the Traffic Management Center at
the Vista Center ITS Facility
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 8
3E-1 Amendments
to Ryan White Park A HIV Health Support Services
Contracts with two agencies
F. AIRPORTS
Page 8
3F-1 Change
Order No. 2 to Task M-3: Interior Signage Improvements at PBIA with The Morganti Group
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET - None
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 9
3H-1 Amendment No. 2 to mechanical, electrical,
plumbing engineering and heating, ventilation and air conditioning consulting
service contracts with two firms
3H-2 Change Order No. 6 with Hedrick Brothers
Construction Co., Inc. relating to the Main Detention Center and PBSO
Headquarters Electrical Infrastructure/Emergency Power replacement project
Page 10
3H-3 Amendment No. 5 to two Job Order Contracts
for general contractor services
3H-4 Resolution conveying surplus property located
at 135 Northwest 11th Avenue to the City of South Bay
Page 11
3H-5 Declaration of Easement in favor of County
Water Utilities Department for water lines and a fire hydrant for the new Fire
Rescue Station No. 74 in the City of South Bay
3H-6 Contract with Leo A. Daly Company for
architectural and engineering design services for the Convention Center Parking
Garage project
3H-7 Contract with Tercilla Courtemanche
Architects, Inc. for architectural and engineering design services for the
Airport Center Building 2 Renovations project
MAY 20, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
I. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Page 11
3I-1 Interlocal
Agreement with the City of West Palm Beach for provision of economic
development services
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING - None
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 12
3K-1 Interlocal Agreement with City of South Bay
regarding payment of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Loan
associated with the Glades Utility Authority
3K-2 Consultant Services Authorization No. 11 with
A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. for the Lyons Road 16” Reclaimed Water Main Extension
project
3K-3 One Subordination
of County Utility Interests Agreement with the Florida Department of
Transportation for one utility easement along Military Trail and Community
Drive
3K-4 Deleted
Page 13
3K-5 Work Authorization No.
11 for 1501 FMR INC 6” Force Main relocation at Florida Mango Road and Donna
Road with Johnson-Davis, Inc.
3K-6 Increase funding to the Purchase Agreement
with Orica Watercare, Inc. for the Miex DOC Anion Exchange Resin for Water
Treatment Plant No. 2
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 14
3L-1 Local Agency Program Agreement with Florida
Department of Transportation relating to costs associated with the Historic
Jupiter-Indiantown Trail from Riverbend Park to Cypress Creek Natural Area
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 15
3M-1 Receive and file six Sound and Light
Production Services Contractor Agreements
N. LIBRARY
Page 15
3N-1 Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
AmeriCorps Site Application for participation in a Literacy AmeriCorps Palm
Beach County project
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION - None
R. HUMAN RESOURCES - None
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 16
3S-1 Receive
and file two Swimming Lessons Agreements
3S-2 Fire
Rescue Advisory Board reappointment
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES - None
V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None
W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None
MAY 20, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 17
3X-1 No Cost Agreement with Merial, LLC Tier 1
Shelter Partners in Protection Program to utilize Frontline and Heartgard brand
products
3X-2 Interlocal Agreements with two muncipalities
pertaining to reimbursement from the Emergency Medical Services grant for
medical equipment
Y. PURCHASING -
None
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
Page 18
3Z-1 Letter of Agreement with the Clerk &
Comptroller regarding reimbursement for the purchase of user licenses for the
PeopleSoft Benefits Administration System
AA. PALM TRAN - None
BB. INTERNAL AUDITOR
Page 18
3BB-1 Peer Review Report on the Palm Beach County Internal Auditor’s
Office
Page 19
3BB-2 Receive and file four audit reports and the audit recommendation
status follow-up report
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
Page 20
4A Resolution
to abandon any public interest in the unimproved road easements lying within a
portion of Section 30, Palm Beach Farms Company Plat No. 1
4B Resolution
confirming special assessment for a portion of Hypoluxo Village I and II
Subdivision, canal spray treatment program
4C Issuance
of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc.
project)
Page 21
4D FY
2014 Section 5307 Federal Transit Administration Grant Application for capital
funds associated with public transportation planning
4E FY
2013 Section 5307 Federal Transit Administration Grant Application for capital
funds associated with public transportation planning
Page 22
4F Palm Beach County Water Taxi Registration
Ordinance
4G Issuance of Tax-Exempt Adjustable Mode
Revenue Bonds (The King’s Academy, Inc. project)
Page 23
4H Tourist Development Ordinance
4I Living Wage Ordinance
REGULAR AGENDA
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
Page 24
5A-1 Lease
Agreement with Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. for the provision of Head Start
services at 6415 Indiantown Road, Jupiter and at 1440 West Martin Luther King
Bouldvard, Riviera Beach
Page 25
5A-2 Lease Agreement with Lutheran Services
Florida, Inc. for building located at 990 U.S. Highway 27 North, South Bay and
at 100 North Chillingworth Drive, West Palm Beach
MAY 20, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
Page 26
5A-3 Lease
Agreement with Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. for the provision of Head Start
services at 50 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach and at 1101 Mentone Road,
Lantana
Page 27
5A-4 Donation Agreement with Lutheran Services
Florida, Inc. for donation of inventory, equipment and property for use in
providing Head Start program services in Palm Beach County
FIRE
RESCUE
Page 28
5B-1 Write-off
of uncollectible emergency transport patient accounts
PALM
TRAN
Page 29
5C-1 Four piggyback contracts under the FDOT
Transit Research Inspection Procurement Services Program for 231 vehicles for
Palm Tran Connection services
BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 30)
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 31)
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 32)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 32)
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: reappointment of one individual to the Health Council of Southeast Florida, Inc. for a two year term commencing May 20, 2014:
Reappoint Seat No. Seat Requirement Recommended By
Marnie
R. Poncy 9 Health Care
Purchaser Mayor Taylor
Vice Mayor Burdick
Comm.
Valeche
Comm. Abrams
SUMMARY: The Health Council of Southeast Florida, Inc. (Council) is a
not-for-profit corporation established pursuant to Section 408.033, Florida
Statutes, for the purpose of providing and coordinating health planning
activities within Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee
Counties. The Council consists of twelve
members: six representatives for Palm Beach County; two members appointed by
Martin County; two members appointed by St. Lucie County; one member appointed
by Indian River County; and one member appointed by Okeechobee County. The
appointees must be representatives of health care providers, health care
purchasers, and non-governmental health care consumers, not to exclude elected
government officials. Ms. Poncy is eligible for reappointment and has expressed
a desire to continue to serve. A memo dated April 24, 2014, was circulated to
the Board of County Commissioners requesting support of Ms. Poncy’s
reappointment or requesting additional nominations. No additional nominations
were received. Countywide (TKF)
B. CLERK
& COMPTROLLER
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve:
Warrant List.
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the following
final minutes of the Board of County Commissioners’ meetings:
Meeting Type Meeting Date
Zoning March 27, 2014
Regular April 1, 2014
Environmental Control Board April 1, 2014
Retreat April 4, 2014
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts
(regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the
Clerk & Comptroller’s Office. Countywide
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments and
other items approved by the Contract Review Committee and by the department
heads for the Engineering Department; Facilities Development and Operations
Department; Water Utilities Department; Environmental Resources Management Department;
and the Department of Airports during December 2013. Countywide
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract
with Gomez and Son Fence Corp. (Gomez) in the amount of $638,855 for the
construction of the Southwest 18th Street & the Palmetto Park
Road pedestrian cages over the Turnpike (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract
will allow Palm Beach County to issue a notice to proceed to Gomez, a Miami
Dade company, to begin construction of the Project. The Palm Beach County Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) goal for all projects is 15% overall. The SBE participation proposed for the
Project by Gomez is 0% and failed to meet the 15% SBE goal for the
Project. The second low bidder, West
Construction, Inc. also failed to meet the 15% SBE goal and their bid falls
outside the range for ranking of responsive bidder’s consideration. Districts 4 & 5 (MRE)
2. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution to abandon a portion of that certain 10 foot wide utility easement recorded in Official Records Book 24147, Page 1380, also being a parcel of land lying within a portion of Tract “A,” Amestoy Plat Two – 14 Acre Parcel, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 115, Page 156 through 159 and a portion of Tracts 106 and 107, Block 51, Palm Beach Farms Co. Plat No. 3 as recorded in Plat Book 2, Pages 45 through 54, all of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. SUMMARY: Adoption of this Resolution will allow Boynton School Property, LLC, and Boynton Beach Associates XXII, LLLP (owners), to vacate this easement to clear the land of this encumbrance to meet the requirement to dedicate right-of-way for a turn lane. The petition site is located on the north side of Boynton Beach Boulevard, west of Lyons Road. District 5 (MRE)
3. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution to approve a Memorandum of Agreement
(Agreement) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Palm Beach
County (County) to assume maintenance of the Adaptive Traffic Control System
(ATCS) deployed by FDOT. SUMMARY: Approval of the Agreement will allow FDOT to proceed with the ATCS deployments in County. As per the Agreement, FDOT will oversee the
design, installation and integration of the ATCS deployments on Okeechobee
Boulevard from Tamarind Avenue to Flagler Drive and on Northlake Boulevard from
Military Trail to Federal Highway. Once deployed, it will be the responsibility
of the County to assume the maintenance of ATCS and its components. The costs
of maintaining ATCS processor units, system software, the vehicle detection
system, and other ancillary components are anticipated to be about $100,000 per
year. Districts 1 & 7 (MRE)
4. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution to approve Amendment
Number Three to the Joint Participation Agreement R2009-0823 (JPA), with the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), for the operation and maintenance
of the Traffic Management Center (TMC) at the Vista Center Intelligent
Transportation System Facility. SUMMARY:
Adoption of this Resolution and approval of Amendment Number Three
to the JPA will allow the FDOT to have access to their unspent funds for FY
2009/2010 through FY 2011/2012 ($222,342.75). The Board of County Commissioners
approved the JPA with FDOT on June 27, 2009, which established a process of
sharing the expenses of operating and maintaining certain equipment in the TMC.
Countywide (MRE)
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Amendment No. 3 to
Ryan White Part A HIV Health Support Services contract with FoundCare Inc.
(R2013-0523), for the period March 1, 2013, through February 28, 2014, changing
the reimbursement methodology for oral health care to allow for direct cost
reimbursement. The total not to exceed amount of the contract remains
$1,074,573; and
B) receive and file Amendment No. 1
to Ryan White Part A HIV Health Support Services contract with the Health Care
District of Palm Beach County (R2013-0525), for the period March 1, 2013,
through February 28, 2014,
increasing funding by $25,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $399,345.
Summary: The FoundCare, Inc. reimbursement
methodology will allow for direct cost reimbursement for a new dental clinic. Ryan
White HIV Health Support service dollars are reviewed throughout the contract
year and reallocated to best meet the needs of affected clients. The Health
Care District of Palm Beach County amendment is reallocated dollars from
unspent funds. These funds will
allow our system of care to provide additional medical services to Palm Beach
County residents living with HIV/AIDS.
No County match funds are required.
The receive and file item is being submitted in
accordance with Countywide PPM No. CW-O-051 to allow the Clerk’s
Office to note and receive this item.
Amendment was executed by the County Administrator in accordance with
Resolution R2013-0519, which delegated authority to the County Administrator,
or his designee, to sign contract amendments related to the Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief Grant. (Ryan White) Countywide (TKF)
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 2 to Task M-3: Interior Signage Improvements at Palm
Beach International Airport (PBIA) of the contract with The Morganti Group,
Inc. for a time extension of 86 calendar days and no increase in cost. SUMMARY: The CM at Risk Contract with The Morganti Group, Inc. for CM at Risk
Services for Terminal Improvements at PBIA was approved by the Board on June 4,
2013 (R2013-0663). The Contract is for two
years with three one-year renewal options and is a task order based contract
for CM at Risk Services at PBIA. The
Morganti Group, Inc. is a Danbury, Connecticut, based firm; however, the work
will be directly managed by their southeast regional office in Palm Beach
County. Task M-3: Interior Signage
Improvements at PBIA in the amount of $97,240 was approved by the Department on
June 24, 2013. Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $1,483 approved by the Contract Review Committee on December 18, 2013
extended the contract time by 90 calendar days.
Approval of Change Order No. 2 will extend the time an additional 86 calendar
days due to permitting issues. There is
no increase in cost. Pursuant to PPM
CW-F-50, this Change Order is being brought to the Board for approval due to
the cumulative time extension exceeding the limit of 120 calendar days. The Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) goal for this contract is 13%.
The DBE participation for this Change Order is 0%. The anticipated DBE participation for this
contract is 25%. Countywide
(JCM)
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to the contracts for mechanical,
electrical, plumbing (MEP) engineering and heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) consulting services on a continuing contract basis:
A) Gartek Engineering Corporation
(R2011-0895); and
B) Johnson, Levinson, Ragan, Davila, Inc.
(R2011-0850).
SUMMARY: Amendment
No. 2 extends the term of two contracts for professional consulting services
for MEP/HVAC services for one year. The
Board approved annual contracts on June 21, 2011. The original Contracts provided for an
initial two year term with two one-year renewal options. Amendment No. 2 will provide services during
the second renewal period. Gartek
Engineering Corporation and Johnson, Levinson, Ragan, Davila, Inc. (JLRD) are
SBE firms. During the first two years of
these contracts, Gartek Engineering Corporation has achieved 96% SBE
participation, and JLRD has achieved 75%.
The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for Gartek Engineering
Corporation is 98% and JLRD is 15%. Both of these firms are local. (Capital
Improvements Division) Countywide (JM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
Change Order No. 6 to the contract with Hedrick Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
(R2007-1506) decreasing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Main
Detention Center (MDC) and Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Electrical
Infrastructure/Emergency Power Renewal/Replacement project in the amount of
$170,178.43. SUMMARY: On June 5,
2012, the Board approved Amendment No. 13 to the contract with Hedrick Brothers
(R2012-0828) in the amount of $2,014,476 for early site work and procurement of
the generators and switchgear. On October 2, 2012, the Board approved Amendment
No. 14 (R2012-1391) in the amount of $3,071,085 for replacement of existing
generators and electrical switchgear as well as the addition of a one story
building and renovation to existing central energy plant to facilitate the
replacement of the generators. There is
$170,178.43 remaining as a result of buyout savings, unused allowances, unused
owner contingency and reconciliation of sales tax recovery purchase
orders. This work was funded through
Public Building Improvement Fund and funds will be returned to the project
budget. The Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) goal for this contract is 15% and the final SBE participation is 37%.
(Capital Improvements Division) Countywide (JM)
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
3. DELETED:
Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 5 to two Job Order Contracts (JOC):
A) All-Site Construction, Inc. (R2010-0751),
North, SBE/Local, 77% SBE participation to date; and
B)
Robling Architecture Construction, Inc. (R2010-0802), South, SBE/Local,
55% SBE participation to date.
SUMMARY: Amendment No. 5 extends the term of two Job Order Contracts (JOC) for one year. The contractors will continue to perform as
an annual general contractor for implementation of maintenance and capital
projects. The Job Order Contract is an
indefinite-quantity, fixed unit price contract.
The Board approved annual contracts on May 18, 2010, which provided for
an initial one year term with four one-year renewal options. Amendment No. 5 provides for services during
the fourth and final renewal period with no increase in the maximum cumulative
capacity. Pursuant to the terms and
conditions of the JOC Contract to account for escalation, the contractor’s
initial adjustment factors from May 18, 2010 will be modified by 1.1129%. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal
established for this contract is 15% participation. The total cumulative SBE
participation to date is 39.7%. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide
(JM)
4. MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA; NOW 5A-5: Staff recommends motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of
the County’s interest in 0.13 acres of surplus property to the City of South
Bay without charge and with reservation of mineral and petroleum rights, but
without rights of entry and exploration pursuant to Florida Statutes Section
197.592(3); and
B) approve a County Deed in favor of the City of South
Bay.
SUMMARY: The
City of South Bay has requested the conveyance of County-owned unimproved
surplus property located at 135 Northwest 11th Avenue. The 0.13 acre property was acquired in August
2012 by Tax Deed, is located within the City’s municipal boundaries and has an
assessed land value of $10,000. The
property is being conveyed pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 197.592(3),
which requires the conveyance of surplus property acquired by Tax Deed to the
municipality in which it is located. The
subject property has been declared surplus and serves no present or future
County purpose. The City proposes to
utilize the property in their Affordable Housing Program. This conveyance will relieve the County of
potential liability for occurrences on this property and also the cost of
maintenance. The County will retain
mineral and petroleum rights in accordance with Florida Statutes Section
270.11, without rights of entry and exploration. All
purchases, sales and exchanges of real estate must be approved by a
supermajority vote (5 Commissioners) pursuant to recent amendments to the PREM
Ordinance. (PREM) District 6 (HJF)
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Declaration of Easement in favor of Palm Beach
County Water Utilities Department (WUD) for water lines and a fire hydrant
required for the County’s new Fire Rescue Station No. 74 site in the City of
South Bay. SUMMARY: The County acquired 3.04 acres of land for
Fire Station No. 74 from the City of South Bay in 2007. Construction of the new station was completed
in February 2013. The Declaration of
Easement provides two easement areas for WUD’s water lines and appurtenant
equipment serving the station. The
easement areas are 20’ wide and approximately 155’ and 10’ in length. The
combined total area is approximately 3,308 sq. ft. (.076 acres). The Declaration of Easement will be recorded
to provide public notice of the existence and location of the water lines and
improvements. (PREM) District 6 (HJF)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with Leo A. Daly Company in the amount of
$1,817,156 for professional architectural and engineering design services for
the Convention Center Parking Garage project. SUMMARY: This Contract provides for the design of the
Convention Center Parking Garage with approximately 2740 spaces. The garage project is proceeding at this time
in order to coordinate with adjacent hotel construction and the loss of surface
parking where the hotel will be constructed. Approval to proceed with the
project as well as establishment of the design services budget ($2,000,000) was
approved by the Board at the November 19, 2013, meeting. The remainder of the project is estimated at
$58,400,000 and will be financed through a bond to be issued in early 2015
using bed taxes to pay the future debt service. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation for this contract is 23.6%. Leo A. Daly Company is a Palm Beach
County firm. (Capital Improvements
Division) District 7 (JM)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
Contract with Tercilla Courtemanche Architects, Inc. in the amount of $538,258
for professional architectural and engineering design services for the Airport
Center Building 2 Renovations project. SUMMARY: This project involves design of renovations
to Airport Center Building 2 to accommodate the offices of the Tourist
Development Council (TDC) and related agencies as well as several divisions of
the Sheriff’s Administrative Services including Central Records, Human
Resources, Risk Management and Graphics.
The costs for this contract have been allocated on a pro rata share of
square footage to be utilized. The
construction budget is $11,000,000. The
source of funding for this project is bed tax for TDC and ad valorem for Palm
Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) participation for this contract is 100%. Tercilla
Courtemanche Architects, Inc. is a PBC firm.
(Capital Improvements Division) District 2 (JM)
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Interlocal Agreement with the City of West Palm
Beach (West Palm Beach) for the provision of Economic Development services. Summary: Under this Interlocal Agreement, the County
will provide services to West Palm Beach on an as needed basis, including
economic development and fiscal impact analysis for projects to be undertaken
in West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach will
provide the County a scope of services for each project and the County will
provide a good faith estimate of the cost for services to be provided. The written scope of work and the good faith
estimate will be subject to approval by the County Administrator, or his
designee, and West Palm Beach. This
Interlocal Agreement will continue in effect until either party provides the
other party written notice of termination. (DES Administration) Districts 2 &
7 (DW)
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) with the
City of South Bay (City) regarding payment of the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) Loan No. WW72707P (Loan). Summary:
Palm Beach County (County) agreed to retire or assume all
debt associated with the Glades Utility Authority (GUA) as part of the May 1,
2013 absorption. While utility
improvements associated with the FDEP Loan were conveyed to the GUA in 2009,
the obligation to repay the Loan was never transferred to the GUA. The Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has denied the County's request
to legally assume the Loan and to execute scheduled payments directly to FDEP.
Therefore, in order to satisfy this outstanding debt, PBCWUD recommends that
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approve this Agreement which authorizes
a payment of $28,068.10 to FDEP to satisfy the outstanding balance on the Loan
as of May 10, 2014, and a payment of $6,416.92 to the City for reimbursement of
Loan payments after the May 1, 2013, absorption of GUA. District 6 (MJ)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization No. 11 to the Contract with A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. (R2011-0634) for the Lyons Road 16" Reclaimed Water Main Extension Project (from Hyder P.U.D. to West Atlantic Avenue) in the amount of $163,048.45. Summary: On May 3, 2011, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved the Water Utilities Department (WUD) Engineering/Professional Services Contract with A.D.A. Engineering (R2011-0634). This Consultant Services Authorization No.11 provides for the survey and engineering design for the extension of approximately 8,000 linear feet of 16" Reclaimed Water Main along Lyons Road from just north of Quiet Vista Circle (Hyder P.U.D.) to West Atlantic Avenue. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15% overall. The contract with A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. provides for SBE participation of 87% overall. This Authorization includes 68.03% overall participation. The cumulative SBE participation, including this Authorization, is 73.8% overall. A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. is a Palm Beach County company. (WUD Project No. 14-056) District 5 (JM)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: One
Subordination of County Utility Interests Agreement with the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT) for the subordination of one utility easement along
Military Trail and Community Drive. SUMMARY: The County presently has an interest in certain lands along Military
Trail and Community Drive that have been determined necessary for highway
purposes. This will require subordination of the County's interest to the FDOT.
If necessary, the FDOT is willing to pay to have the County’s facilities
relocated to prevent conflict. The Water Utilities Department concurs with this
request and recommends the Subordination of the Utility Easement ORB 5773, Page
930. There are no costs associated with the subordination of the easement. District
7 (MJ)
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MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Authorization (WA) No. 11 for 1501 FMR
INC 6" Force Main Relocation at Florida Mango Road and Donna Road with
Johnson-Davis, Inc., (R2013-0550) in the amount of $212,486.54. Summary: On May 7, 2013,
the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved the Water
Utilities Department Pipeline Continuing Construction Contract (R2013-0550) to
Johnson-Davis, Inc. This Work Authorization No. 11 provides for the
installation of 355-ft Force Main along Donna Rd. and installation of 480-ft
along Florida Mango Rd. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal
established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15% overall. The contract with
Johnson-Davis, Inc. provides for SBE participation of 20.96%. This Authorization
includes 19.54% overall participation. The cumulative SBE participation is
18.29% overall. Johnson-Davis, Inc. is a Palm Beach County company. This
project is included in the FY 13-14 Capital Improvement plan adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners. (WUD Project No. 13-087) District
2 (JM)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: increase
funding to the Purchase Agreement with Orica Watercare, Inc. for the Miex DOC
Anion Exchange Resin for Water Treatment Plant No. 2 Miex Treatment System from
$1,900,000 to $2,518,000 for continued deliveries for the remaining one year of
a five year contract term. Summary: On July 20,
2010, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the
Miex DOC Anion Exchange Resin Purchase Agreement (R2010-1128) with Orica
Watercare, Inc. The Miex Anion Exchange
process removes the dissolved organic carbon (DOC) color compounds, reduces electrical
demand and improves the water quality. Water Treatment Plant No. 2, where the
Miex unit is located, has been producing more water than anticipated four years
ago, as a result of its efficient operation and water quality. As a result,
more resin than planned is now needed. Orica Watercare, Inc. located in
Watkins, Colorado is a sole source provider of the proprietary Miex DOC Anion
Exchange resin. The unit price and number of gallons required will be used in
determining the cost of the Construction Delivery Orders. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation
goal established by the SBE Ordinance is 15% overall. This contract with Orica
Watercare, Inc. provides for SBE participation of 0%. (WUD Project No. 09-046) District
2 (JM)
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve a Local Agency
Program Agreement (Agreement) with the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) in an amount not to exceed $607,019 for reimbursement of construction
and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) costs of the Historic
Jupiter-Indiantown Trail from Riverbend Park to Cypress Creek Natural Area (FM No.
425259-2-58-01/-68-01) to be completed on or before June 30, 2016;
B)
approve Federal-Aid Project Funding Request in support of the LAP Agreement;
C)
approve Budget Amendment of $607,019 in the Environmental Capital Projects Fund
to recognize the Agreement funding; and
D)
authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign all forms and
necessary minor amendments that do not change the scope of work, terms or
conditions of this Agreement.
SUMMARY:
The Agreement will encumber
$607,019 in FDOT Transportation Alternatives funds, authorized by Section 1122
of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) established
in 23 U.S.C. 213, to reimburse the cost of construction and CEI of 2.1 miles of
the proposed Historic Jupiter-Indiantown Trail.
This project includes a twenty-foot and a ten-foot wide shellrock
bicycle/pedestrian path, shade shelter, bicycle racks, safety fencing and
informational signs. The path will
connect Riverbend Park to the Cypress Creek Natural Area. Specific federal requirements for contract
bidding and job reporting apply. No
County match is required; however, the project cost estimate exceeds the
$607,019 reimbursement by $52,337. The
additional money would come from a non ad valorem portion of the Natural Areas
Fund. District 1 (SF)
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the
following original executed
Sound and Light Production Services Contractor Agreements:
A) City Sound and Recording LLC;
Riverdown concert, Sunset Cove Amphitheater on January 25, 2014;
B) City Sound and Recording LLC;
Solid Brass concert, Seabreeze
Amphitheater on February 14, 2014;
C) Blackwood Productions LLC; Big Vince and Phat Cats concert, Seabreeze
Amphitheater on March 14, 2014;
D) Blackwood Productions LLC; The Avett Brothers concert, Sunset Cove
Amphitheater for the period March 28, 2014, through March 29, 2014;
E) Blackwood Productions LLC; Ales
for Anglers concert, Sunset Cove Amphitheater for the period March 29, 2014,
through March 30, 2014; and
F) Blackwood Productions LLC; Reach FM: Reach Fest concert, Sunset Cove
Amphitheater for the period April 12, 2014, through April 13, 2014.
Summary: In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all
delegated contracts/agreements/grants must be submitted by the initiating
Department as a Receive and File agenda item.
The Sound and Light Production Services 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 2009-0592, amended by Resolutions 2010‑0645
and 2014‑0167, and are now being submitted to
the Board to receive and file. Districts 1 & 5 (AH)
N. LIBRARY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve
a Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County AmeriCorps Site Application for
the County Library’s participation in a Literacy AmeriCorps Palm Beach County Project for the
period August 11, 2014, through July 10, 2015; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to
execute any necessary forms and certifications.
Summary: This
site application, if approved, will provide the County Library with one
full-time AmeriCorps member for one year.
This member will contribute 32 hours per week offering conversational
English programs, recruiting volunteers, assessing students and presenting
student workshops. The Library will pay
a service fee of $5,800 to the Coalition and business-related mileage to the
member up to $4,900. Literacy
AmeriCorps, with supplemental funds from the Coalition, will cover all other
expenses including Workers’ Compensation, liability, and health coverage. Funds will be provided through the Library’s
FY 2014 and FY 2015 operating budgets and will have minimal fiscal impact. Countywide
(AH)
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
S. FIRE RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: two original standard agreements for the Fire Rescue Department:
A) Interlocal Agreement for Swimming
Lessons with the City of Riviera Beach; and
B) Independent Contractor Agreement
for Swimming Lessons with Small Fish Big Fish Swim School, LLC.
Summary: On September 27, 2005, the Board adopted
Resolution Number R2005-1906 authorizing the County Administrator, or his
designee (the Fire Rescue Administrator) to execute standard agreements with
municipalities and independent contractors to provide swimming lessons to
members of the public through the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention
Coalition’s Learn to Swim Program. Pursuant
to Countywide PPM CW-O-051, two standard County agreements that have been
executed by the County Administrator, or his designee (the Fire Rescue
Administrator) are being submitted as a receive and
file agenda item for the Clerk’s Office to note and receive. Countywide
(PK)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: reappointment to the Fire Rescue Advisory Board for
the term indicated below:
Nominee Seat No. Category Term Nominated By
Jay Littman 5 Business
3 Comm. Burdick
Comm. Valeche
Comm. Taylor
Comm. Abrams
Comm. Berger
SUMMARY: The Fire Rescue Advisory Board
was created by Resolution No. R89-1661 and revised by No. R92-596 on April 28,
1992. This Board consists of seven (At
Large) members with specific fields of expertise and serve
three year terms. On April 3, 2014, a memo was distributed to the County
Commissioners requesting nominations to the board. No other nominations have been received. Countywide
(PK)
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a no cost Agreement with Merial, LLC Tier 1
Shelter Partners in Protection Program to utilize Frontline and Heartgard brand
products for dogs and cats that are in the care of Palm Beach County’s Division
of Animal Care and Control. The term of
the Agreement is retroactive to January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to
sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other
forms associated with the Agreement, and necessary minor amendments that do not
change the scope of work or terms and conditions of the Agreement.
SUMMARY: This Agreement will provide the Division of
Animal Care and Control (Division) with Frontline and/or Heartgard products at
no cost to the County. The Division
agrees to exclusively apply Frontline for the prevention of fleas and ticks and
provide Heartgard for the prevention of heartworms to all cats and dogs
expected to be adopted from the shelter.
The Division will display Merial’s Frontline and Heartgard brand
products through material provided by Merial such as marketing collateral and
coupons. This program saves the Division approximately $22,000 each year. Countywide (SF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: two Interlocal Agreements with the City of
Greenacres and the City of Riviera Beach for reimbursement from Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) grant funding for medical equipment. SUMMARY: The County was awarded $255,137 during
FY2013-2014 from the State of Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services (EMS), to improve and expand the EMS systems. The grant funding may be used by the County
or municipal agencies to purchase EMS equipment and accordingly, the County has
agreed to reimburse the City of Greenacres for the purchase of three Zoll
E-Series Biphasic 12-lead heart monitors in an amount not to exceed $68,000. This
equipment allows paramedics to effectively monitor a patient’s heart activity
and electronically transfer the information to the hospital Emergency Room for
quicker patient care. The County has
also agreed to reimburse the City of Riviera Beach in an amount not to exceed
$41,325 for the purchase of four Stryker Power Stretchers to decrease the
amount of back injuries to their employees as well as ensure the safety of
their patients. The remaining EMS grant
funding will be used to purchase EMS equipment for the benefit of the citizens
of the County and surrounding municipal agencies. On August 13, 2013, the
County Administrator or his designee was authorized to execute these standard
agreements between the County and various governmental and
non-governmental/private entities and make non-substantive and ministerial
changes on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, after approval of legal
sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, and within budgeted allocations. There
is no ad valorem funding required. Countywide (PGE)
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve
Letter of Agreement (LOA) between the Board and the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller
(Clerk) providing authorization for the Board to reimburse the Clerk a maximum
of $375,000 for the purchase of user licenses for the PeopleSoft Benefits
Administration System; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to execute
a Memo of Understanding with the Clerk and Comptroller or her designee for the
services provided by the Clerk to the County for the use of the PeopleSoft
Benefits Administration System.
Summary: Risk
Management has used an in-house system known as “RIMS” since 2009 for benefits
administration. Although this system has served the purpose for which it was
created, it represents an additional and inefficient interface between the
County’s HRIS system and the Clerk’s PeopleSoft system. PeopleSoft currently
holds the County’s benefits data for payroll purposes. As data integration is
considered a best practice in the technology field, we have explored the use of
PeopleSoft for benefits administration as a replacement for RIMS. This action
will increase staff efficiencies, reduce data and compliance risk, and allow a
best practice approach to electronic benefits administration with a market
leader. PeopleSoft is fully functional
for the needs of the public sector, and is currently used by 23 states
(including Florida) and 17 Florida municipal agencies. Funding for this project
is currently available in the self-insured health fund. The cost of the project will be offset by
the reduced need for in-house maintenance of the RIMS system, with an estimated
breakeven in year four and an estimated
savings of $500,000 after ten years. If approved, staff estimates a full
implementation of the system in time for the 2015 open enrollment period. Countywide
(TKF)
BB. INTERNAL
AUDITOR
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Peer Review Report on the Palm Beach County
Internal Auditor's Office conducted by the Association of Local Government
Auditors. SUMMARY: Government
auditing standards require peer reviews every three years of the Internal
Auditor's Office. The Association of
Local Government Auditors conducted the peer review and found that, except for
two deficiencies noted, the Office's internal quality control system was
suitably designed and operating effectively to provide reasonable assurance of
compliance with Government Auditing Standards.
The report also makes suggestions for improvement in the Office's system
of quality control. Countywide
(PFK)
MAY 20, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. INTERNAL
AUDITOR (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) Audit reports reviewed by the Audit Committee at its March 19, 2014
meeting as follows:
1. 14-01 Public Safety - Victim
Services;
2. 14-02 Airports - Operations and
Maintenance Division;
3. 14-03 OFMB - Municipal
Impact Fee Review for Town of Jupiter; and
4. 14-04 Palm Tran - Bus Bench and Bus
Shelter Advertising Contracts.
B) Audit recommendation status follow-up report as of September 30, 2013
reviewed by the Audit Committee at its March 19, 2014 meeting.
SUMMARY: Ordinance 2012-011 requires the Internal Audit
Committee to review audit reports prior to issuance. Ordinance 2012-012 requires the County
Internal Auditor to send those reports to the Board of County Commissioners. At its meeting on March 19, 2014, the
Committee reviewed and authorized distribution of the attached audit
reports. The Committee also reviewed and
authorized distribution of the Audit Recommendation Status Follow-up Report as
of September 30, 2013. We are submitting
these reports to the Board of County Commissioners as required by the
Ordinance. Countywide (PFK)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
MAY 20, 2014
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and
file: Proof of publication)
A. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution to abandon any public interest in the unimproved road easements lying within a portion of Section 30, Palm Beach Farms Company Plat No. 1, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 26, and road right-of-way according to those deeds recorded in Official Records Book 3220, Page 1019 and Official Records Book 3801, Page 1960, all of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. SUMMARY: Adoption of this Resolution will allow the petitioner, Boynton Beach Associates XXIV, LLLP, to abandon this portion of the unimproved road easements and right-of-way that is in conflict with their proposed subdivision plan. District 5 (MRE)
B. Staff recommends
motion to:
1) adopt a Resolution to confirm the special assessment for a portion of Hypoluxo Village I and II Subdivision (unrecorded), Section 6, Township 45 South, Range 43 East, canal spray treatment program, under the Palm Beach County Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) improvement program; and
2) approve a Budget Transfer of
$25,012 in the MSTU Improvement Fund from Reserves to Hypoluxo Village Canal
Spraying Treatment.
SUMMARY: Adoption of this Resolution will allow Palm Beach County (County) to assess the fixed amount of $169 to each of the 148 benefitting property owners. Assessments will be payable in five equal annual installments of $39.73 at an interest rate of 5.5% per annum. 100% of the cost of spray treating the canals in the Hypoluxo Village I and II Subdivision will be assessed on a per lot basis to the benefitting property owners. The project duration is anticipated to be approximately five years or until the $25,012 is expended. A similar program was conducted here in 2002 and lasted for five years. The residents have asked that the program be instituted again. Canals are typically sprayed quarterly but the number of sprayings each year varies based on climate and need. The County’s annual contractor for vegetation control will be utilized for this program. District 3 (MRE)
C. Staff recommends
motion to:
1) conduct a Tax Equity & Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA)
Public Hearing concerning the issuance of the County's up to $7,000,000
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc.
Project), Series 2014 (the Bonds) which will fund a loan to Gulfstream Goodwill
Industries, Inc. (the Company), a Florida non-profit corporation; and
2) approve the Application of the Company for the
issuance of the Bonds.
Summary: The Company utilizes revenue generated
through the sale of donated goods to fund, design and deliver vocational and
training programs serving persons with disabilities and economic
disadvantages. The proceeds of the Bonds
will be used by the Company to refinance the County's Tax-Exempt Adjustable
Mode Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc.
Project) Series 2006, refinance conventional debt of the Company and finance
capital expenditures of the Company. The
2006 Bonds were issued to refinance earlier Industrial Development Revenue
Bonds issued by the County and to finance capital assets for the Company's
facilities in Mangonia Park and Jupiter.
Assets to be financed and refinanced are also located at the Company's
facilities in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Greenacres, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach
Gardens, Belle Glade, Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach and
Wellington. Prior to the issuance of any
portion of the Bonds that will be tax-exempt, the
Internal Revenue Code requires that the County hold a public hearing. The Bonds will be payable solely from
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 the principal, premium, if any, or interest on the
Bonds. Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (PFK)
MAY 20, 2014
4. PUBLIC
HEARINGS CONTINUED
D. Staff recommends
motion to:
1) approve the filing of the FY 2014 Section 5307
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant Application FL-90-X842 for
$15,441,552 in capital funds allocated to Palm Beach County; and
2) authorize
the Palm Tran Executive Director or his/her designee through the County
Administrator to execute, on behalf of the Board, and to transmit
electronically the Board’s approval of the grant application, award and
resulting grant agreement.
Summary: The FTA Section 5307 Grant provides funds
for capital projects, operating costs and planning associated with the delivery
of public transportation. The FY 2014 Grant will fund items necessary
for the continued operations of the Palm Tran system including: replacement of
vehicles that have reached their useful life, tire lease, MIS equipment,
Trapeze Module upgrades, security projects, general purpose equipment, preventive maintenance, employee education and
training, and safety and security training programs. The
Grant requires a 20% local match and submittal of a Standard Form LLL -
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities. The
Florida Department of Transportation has approved the use of toll revenue
credits as the required local 20% match; therefore, the projects budget lists
the capital projects at 100% cost for the federal share, no County funds are
required. This grant award is included in Palm Tran’s FY 2015 proposed
budget. Countywide (DR)
E. Staff recommends
motion to:
1) approve the filing of the FY 2013 Section 5307
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant Application FL-90-X839 for
$14,672,550 in capital funds allocated to Palm Beach County; and
2) authorize
the Palm Tran Executive Director or his/her designee through the County
Administrator to execute, on behalf of the Board, and to transmit
electronically the Board’s approval of the grant application, award and
resulting grant agreement.
Summary: The FTA Section 5307 Grant provides funds for capital projects,
operating costs and planning associated with the delivery of public
transportation. The FY 2013 grant will
fund capital items necessary for the continued operations of the Palm Tran
system including: replacement of vehicles that have reached their useful life,
tire lease, MIS equipment, Trapeze Module upgrades, security projects, general purpose equipment, preventive
maintenance, employee education and training, and safety and security training
programs. The Grant requires a 20% local match and submittal of a
Standard Form LLL - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities. Palm Tran has applied to the Florida
Department of Transportation for the use of toll revenue credits as the
required local 20% match; therefore, the projects budget lists the capital
projects at 100% cost for the federal share, no County funds are required. This Grant is included in Palm Tran’s current
year budget. Countywide (DR)
MAY 20, 2014
4. PUBLIC
HEARINGS CONTINUED
F. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of
Palm Beach County, Florida, adopting a Countywide Ordinance to be entitled “The
Palm Beach County Water Taxi Registration Ordinance”; providing for title;
providing definitions; providing for registration and licensure requirements;
providing for insurance and indemnification requirements; providing for
revocation, suspension and denial of license/administrative appeal/court
appeal; providing for refusal of service regulations; providing for
enforcement; providing for inclusion in the code of laws and ordinances;
providing for severability; providing for repeal of laws in conflict; and
providing for an effective date. SUMMARY:
The Board of County
Commissioners has determined that it is in the best interests of Palm Beach
County and the general public to permit licensed and qualified water taxi
service providers to operate water taxis, in order to provide services
necessary to transport pedestrian passengers between Designated Docking
Facilities and various municipalities in Palm Beach County. This Countywide Water Taxi Registration
Ordinance is intended to provide only for a countywide registration and licensing
process for these water taxi service providers.
The initial registration fee shall be $150 and the renewal
registration fee shall be $150. The
initial registration shall be valid for a two year period and a renewal
registration shall be valid for a two year period. Nothing herein prevents Providers from
obtaining successive renewals from Palm Beach County so long as the
requirements of this Ordinance are met. The League of Cities has no opposition to the
proposed Ordinance. Countywide (DW)
G. REVISED
TITLE: Staff
recommends motion to:
1) conduct a Tax Equity & Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA)
Public Hearing concerning the issuance by the County not to exceed $6,000,000
of Tax-Exempt Adjustable Mode Revenue Bonds (The King’s Academy, Inc. Project),
Series 2014 (the Bonds) in one or more series of tax exempt and taxable bonds,
which will fund a loan to The King’s Academy, Inc. (the Borrower), a Florida
not-for-profit corporation which is exempt from taxation pursuant to Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and
2) adopt a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm
Beach County, Florida authorizing the issuance of the Tax-Exempt Adjustable
Mode Revenue Bonds (the King’s Academy, Inc. Project), Series 2014, in an
aggregate principal amount not exceeding $6,600,000 $6,000,000, for the
purpose of making a loan of funds to the King’s Academy, Inc. in order to
finance and refinance the acquisition, construction and equipping of educational
facilities; providing that such revenue bonds shall not constitute a debt,
liability or obligation of Palm Beach County, Florida or the State of Florida
or any political subdivision thereof, but shall be payable solely from the
revenues herein provided; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery
of a Loan Agreement with the King’s Academy, Inc. to provide security for such
bonds, and for other matters therein provided; approving and authorizing the
execution and delivery of an Indenture of Trust; approving and authorizing the
execution and delivery of certain other documents required in connection with
the foregoing; and providing certain other details in connection therewith.
Summary: The King’s Academy offers preschool,
elementary and secondary education at their campus located at 8401 Belvedere
Road in unincorporated Palm Beach County.
The proceeds of the Bonds will be used by the Borrower to construct and
equip a theater of approximately 22,000 gross square feet on the school campus with
a seating capacity of approximately 800.
The proceeds may also be used for other necessary and useful
renovations, improvements, equipment purchases and other capital expenditures. The Economic Impact Analysis demonstrates a
positive impact of $9.6 Million over two years.
The Bonds will not constitute a debt, liability or obligation or a
pledge of the faith and credit or taxing power of the County or of the State of
Florida or of any political subdivision thereof, but shall be payable solely
from the revenues of and proceeds pledged by the Borrower. District 2
(PFK)
MAY 20, 2014
4. PUBLIC
HEARINGS CONTINUED
H. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Ordinance
of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending
Sections 17-116 of the Code of Laws and Ordinances as codified in the Tourist
Development Ordinance of Palm Beach County, Ordinance 95-30, as amended;
providing for an amendment to the Tourist Development Plan to authorize
the expenditure of additional revenues
for the promotion and marketing of palm beach county tourism and for the
renovation of the airport center building and the relocation of the tourist development
council and its agencies; providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing
for severability; providing for inclusion in the code of laws and ordinances;
providing for enforcement; providing for applicability; and providing for an
effective date. SUMMARY: This Ordinance provides for an amendment to
the County’s Tourist Development Plan to authorize the expenditure of the bed
tax operating reserve fund of the 1st Cent of the Tourist
Development Tax (“bed tax”) for a marketing stimulus campaign of $2 Million to
promote County tourism by all agencies and $6 Million to establish the budget
renovation of the Airport Center Building and the relocation of the Tourist
Development Council Administration and Discover Palm Beach County, Inc., the
Palm Beach County Sports Commission and the Palm Beach County Film & TV
Commission. Countywide (DW)
I. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Ordinance of
the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, amending Palm Beach
County Code Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 3, (the Palm Beach County Living
Wage Ordinance) (Ordinance 2003-004, as amended by Ordinance 2004-002 and
Ordinance 2011-004) amending Sections 2-148 Definitions, 2-149 Living wage,
2-150 Implementation, and 2-150.1 Compliance and enforcement, for the inclusion
of Paratransit
Transportation Services; providing for repeal of laws in conflict;
providing a savings clause; providing for severability; providing for inclusion
in the code of laws and ordinances; providing for enforcement, penalty and
captions; and providing for an effective date.
Summary: At the
February 25, 2014, Board of County Commissioners’ (BCC) Workshop, concerning
the upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for Palm Tran Connection paratransit
services, the Board directed Staff to prepare an amendment to the Palm Beach
County Living Wage Ordinance to extend its provisions to contractors awarded
contracts for the provision of paratransit transportation services and their
subcontractors. Currently, the Ordinance
applies only to construction contracts. On May 6, 2014, the BCC held a
preliminary reading of this Ordinance and authorized advertising for public
hearing. Countywide (JM/DR)
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MAY 20, 2014
A. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) approve a Lease Agreement with Lutheran Services
Florida, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Florida corporation (LSF) for the
provision of Head Start services at 6415 Indiantown Road, Jupiter (Jupiter);
B) adopt a Resolution authorizing the Lease
Agreements to LSF for Jupiter;
C) approve a Lease Agreement with LSF at 1440 W. Martin Luther
King Boulevard, Riviera Beach (Riviera Beach);
D) adopt a Resolution authorizing the Lease
Agreements to LSF for Riviera Beach;
E) approve a Lease Agreement with Lutheran Services
Florida, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Florida corporation (LSF) at 3691
Oswego Avenue, West Palm Beach (Westgate); and
F) adopt a Resolution authorizing the Lease
Agreements to LSF for Westgate.
SUMMARY: On September 24, 2013, the
Board determined that the County would not apply for Federal Head Start grant
funding and supported LSF’s grant application to assume responsibility as Head
Start grantee effective July 1, 2014.
The three Leases are located in County-owned facilities where Head Start
services are co-located with other County programs and include: 1) 4,802 sf at
Jupiter; 2) 9,237 sf at Riviera Beach; and 3) 2,734.5 sf at Westgate, along
with the playground areas at each building. While the Leases are effective upon
execution, occupancy of the premises is contingent upon Federal approval of
LSF’s grant application. LSF will assume responsibility for the secondary
building systems and all Head Start program-related maintenance and repair.
County is responsible for the base building systems and the capital
repairs. The allocation of repair and
maintenance responsibilities will be reevaluated after occupancy so the parties
can make adjustments based on actual experience and an amendment will be
executed prior to May 1, 2015 to document any adjustments. The Leases identify
which specific County assets will remain at the premises for use by Tenant and requires
LSF to return the assets to County at the Lease Term or LSF will be required to
pay County the undepreciated value of such assets. The annual rent is One
Dollar ($1). The initial term of each Lease is five years, with two renewal
options, for five years each. The County may terminate the Leases: 1)
immediately if LSF’s grant application is not approved or funded on or before
July 1, 2014; and 2) with 180 days notice prior to the end of the grant year.
LSF may terminate the Leases with 90 days notice to County. (FDO Admin) Countywide
(HJF)
MAY 20, 2014
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Lease Agreement with Lutheran Services
Florida, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Florida corporation (LSF) for a
building located at 990 U.S. Highway 27 North, South Bay (South Bay);
B) adopt a Resolution authorizing the Lease
Agreement for South Bay;
C) approve
a Lease Agreement with Lutheran Services Florida, Inc., a not-for-profit
501(c)(3) Florida corporation (LSF) for a building located at 100 North
Chillingworth Drive, West Palm Beach (West Palm Beach); and
D) adopt a Resolution authorizing the Lease
Agreement for West Palm Beach.
SUMMARY: On September 24, 2013, the Board
determined that the County would not apply for Federal Head Start grant funding
and supported LSF’s application to assume responsibility as Head Start grantee
effective July 1, 2014. The buildings at South Bay and West Palm Beach are
19,443 sf and 20,822 sf, respectively and are solely occupied by Head
Start. While the Leases are effective
upon execution, occupancy of the buildings is contingent upon Federal approval
of LSF’s grant application. LSF will pay
annual rent of One Dollar ($1) and will assume full responsibility for the
routine maintenance, repair and upkeep of the buildings. LSF is responsible for all utility costs and
ISS will provide telephone and network communication services at LSF’s cost.
LSF will pay fifty percent (50%) of the capital renewal/replacement expenses,
but for the first year. Specified County
assets will remain at the premises for use by LSF and LSF will return the assets
to County at the Lease Term or will pay County the undepreciated value of these
assets. LSF has provided a $225,000
performance bond for each of the two Leases. The bonds are required to be
renewed on a year to year basis throughout the Lease Term and failure to obtain
renewal or replacement bonds constitutes a Lease default. The initial Term of each Lease is five years,
with two renewal options, for five years each. The County may terminate the
Leases: 1) immediately if LSF’s grant application is not approved or funded on
or before July 1, 2014; and 2) with 180 days notice prior to the end of the
grant year. LSF may terminate the Leases
with 90 day notice along with the obligation that LSF still fund 50% of the R/R
Projects that have been undertaken by the County in that year. (FDO Admin) Countywide
(HJF)
MAY 20, 2014
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Lease Agreement with Lutheran Services
Florida, Inc. (LSF), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Florida corporation for the
provision of Head Start services at 50 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach
(Four Points Center);
B) adopt a Resolution authorizing the Lease
Agreement to LSF for the facilities at Four Points Center;
C) approve a Lease Agreement with LSF at 1101 Mentone
Road, Lantana (San Castle); and
D) adopt a Resolution authorizing the Lease
Agreement to LSF for the facilities at San Castle.
SUMMARY: On September 24, 2013, the
Board determined that the County would not apply for Federal Head Start grant
funding and supported LSF’s application to assume responsibility as Head Start
grantee effective July 1, 2014. The leased premises consist of 11,083 sf on the
second floor of the Four Points Center; and a 1,988 sf stand alone building at
San Castle. While the Leases are effective upon execution, occupancy is
contingent on Federal approval of LSF’s grant application. The term of the Four
Points Center Lease is through December 31, 2014 and the San Castle Lease term
is through June 30, 2015. There are no renewal options in either of these
Leases. The Four Points Lease provides
temporary administrative office space while LSF renovates space for its permanent
administrative facility. Since the premises will not be used for Head Start
programming, the monthly rent is established at the market rate for comparable
commercial office space at $22 per/sf ($20,318.83 per month). County will
provide all utilities and provide routine custodial, repair and maintenance
services and LSF will be responsible for any additional services. LSF will continue Early Head Start
programming at San Castle for one year and therefore the rent is $1/yr. LSF is
responsible for utilities, custodial and pest control services, and repair or
maintenance responsibilities. County will perform the building systems repair
and maintenance. The County may
terminate the Leases: 1) immediately if LSF’s grant application is not approved
or funded on or before July 1, 2014; and 2) with 180 days notice prior to the
end of the grant year. LSF may terminate
the San Castle Lease with 90 days notice and the Four Points Center Lease with
30 days notice to County. (FDO Admin) Countywide (HJF)
MAY 20, 2014
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Donation Agreement with Lutheran Services Florida,
Inc. (LSF), a Florida not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation for the County’s
donation of inventory, equipment and property from County’s Head Start program
to LSF for use in providing Head Start program services in Palm Beach
County. SUMMARY: On September
24, 2013, the Board determined that the County would not apply for Federal Head
Start grant funding and supported LSF’s application to assume responsibility as
Head Start grantee effective July 1, 2014. County’s Head Start program assets
include substantial personal property and equipment located in various facilities
including: 1) 1699 Wingfield Street, Lake Worth; 2) 909 Northeast 3rd Street,
Boynton Beach; 3) 380 East 5th Street, Pahokee; 4) 6415 Indiantown Road,
Jupiter; 5) 1440 West Martin Luther King Boulevard, Riviera Beach; 6) 3691
Oswego Avenue, West Palm Beach; 7) 990 U.S. Highway 27 North, South Bay; 8) 100
North Chillingworth Drive, West Palm Beach; 9) 1101 Mentone Road, Lantana; 10)
50 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach; and 11) 810 Datura Street, West Palm
Beach (collectively “the Facilities”). The Facilities are equipped with
computers, children’s furniture, health assessment equipment, playground
equipment, learning tools, unused office supplies and the miscellaneous
personal property acquired over the life of the Head Start program. LSF requested donation of the Facilities
personal property assets for use in its programming and conveyance of these
items is critical to providing uninterrupted services. Staff inventoried the
assets and reallocated personal property assets which were useful to other
County departments. Those remaining assets (that were of no use to another
County department) are specifically identified in the Donation Agreement (the
“Facilities Inventory”) and are recommended for donation to LSF. The Donation Agreement is contingent on LSF’s
approval as Federal Head Start grantee and contains a County option to require
return of the Facilities Inventory if LSF ceases to be the Head Start grantee
prior to June 30, 2019 which is the estimated useful life of the Facilities
Inventory. LSF accepts the Facilities Inventory in “as is” condition, assumes
the entire risk of loss or damage, and is responsible for repairing and
maintaining the Facilities Inventory. (PREM) Countywide (HJF)
MOVED FROM
CONSENT; WAS 3H-4
5. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of
the County’s interest in 0.13 acres of surplus property to the City of South
Bay without charge and with reservation of mineral and petroleum rights, but
without rights of entry and exploration pursuant to Florida Statutes Section
197.592(3); and
B) approve a County Deed in favor of the City of South
Bay.
SUMMARY: The
City of South Bay has requested the conveyance of County-owned unimproved
surplus property located at 135 Northwest 11th Avenue. The 0.13 acre property was acquired in August
2012 by Tax Deed, is located within the City’s municipal boundaries and has an
assessed land value of $10,000. The
property is being conveyed pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 197.592(3),
which requires the conveyance of surplus property acquired by Tax Deed to the
municipality in which it is located. The
subject property has been declared surplus and serves no present or future County
purpose. The City proposes to utilize
the property in their Affordable Housing Program. This conveyance will relieve the County of
potential liability for occurrences on this property and also the cost of
maintenance. The County will retain
mineral and petroleum rights in accordance with Florida Statutes Section
270.11, without rights of entry and exploration. All
purchases, sales and exchanges of real estate must be approved by a
supermajority vote (5 Commissioners) pursuant to recent amendments to the PREM
Ordinance. (PREM) District 6 (HJF)
MAY 20, 2014
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. FIRE RESCUE
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: the write-off of uncollectible emergency transport patient accounts to
remove these amounts from the County’s financial books for the following
period:
October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007
(FY07) $4,620,640.08
October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008
(FY08) $5,917,499.34
October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009
(FY09) $6,204,605.29
October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010
(FY10) $7,477,636.15
$24,220,380.86
Summary: In December 1994, the Board authorized Fire Rescue to transport
critically ill/injured patients and bill for those services. The County contracts with a private company
for these billings and collections services.
The County receives payment from a number of sources, including commercial
insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and private individuals. During the period October 1, 2006 to
September 30, 2010, Fire Rescue generated $82,221,265 in gross transport
billings and collected (to-date) $45,623,248. After adjustments of
$12,377,636.44, required under the guidelines of the Medicare/Medicaid
programs, the balance of $24,220,381 is currently deemed to be uncollectible. This
balance is primarily due to partial payments, insurance denial based on medical
necessity, the inability to obtain accurate patient and/or insurance
information, and patients without medical coverage or high deductibles. Staff
recommends the amount deemed uncollectible be written-off the County’s
financial books. Countywide (SB)
MAY 20, 2014
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. PALM TRAN
1. REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY (2ND): Staff
recommends motion to approve: the
following four one-time purchases off of two piggyback contracts
under the Florida Department of Transportation’s Transit Research Inspection
Procurement Services Program (TRIPS) for 231 vehicles for Palm Tran
Connection:
A) Creative Bus Sales, Inc. (TRIPS-11-CA-TP) in the not to exceed amount of
$6,500,000;
B) Getaway Bus, LLC (TRIPS-11-CA-GB) in the not to exceed amount of
$6,100,000;
C) Alliance Bus Group, Inc. d/b/a First Class Coach Sales, LLC d/b/a
Alliance Bus Group, Inc. (TRIPS-11-CA-FCCSC) in the not to exceed amount of
$2,600,000; and
D) Florida Transportation Systems, Inc. (TRIPS-13-MV-FTS) in the not to
exceed amount of $2,000,000.
Summary: At the January 28, 2014 meeting, the Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a new service delivery model, which has
the County purchasing all new Palm Tran Connection vehicles for use by the
three (3) new paratransit service providers to be selected under the new
Request for Proposals issued May 1, 2014. The BCC also approved the
ability to piggyback off of two the existing State of Florida
Department of Transportation's Transit Research Inspection Procurement Services
(TRIPS) TRIPS Contracts. This These
Contracts currently has have three approved vendors that
can supply 191 standard cutaway vehicles and one approved vendor that can
supply 40 minivans. Accordingly,
Staff convened a Selection Committee on May 8, 2014, to select three vendors to
supply 191 vehicles. The Selection Committee ranked Creative Bus Sales, Inc.
No. 1 with 91.95 points, Gateway Getaway Bus, LLC No. 2 with
91.50 points and Alliance Bus Group, Inc. d/b/a First Class Coach Sales,
LLC d/b/a Alliance Bus Group, Inc. No. 3 with 90.30 points. The selection of three separate vendors assists
with ensuring that the vehicles will be delivered before the new providers
start service delivery on February 1, 2015. It is Staff's goal to have all
vehicles delivered by December 1, 2014. Of the 191 vehicles, 50 will operate
with propane to maximize fuel cost savings and the remaining 141 vehicles will
be equipped with the propane prep kit that will allow the County to convert to
propane in the future should the anticipated fuel cost savings be realized. The
remaining 40 vehicles will be wheelchair equipped minivans. The County
decided to purchase the minivans from Florida Transportation Systems, Inc. who is
the highest ranked vendor under the TRIPS-13-MV-RFP. A selection process was not required for
these vehicles due to the fact that there is only one approved vendor, Florida
Transportation Systems, Inc. on the TRIPS contract. Countywide (DR/DW)
D. ADMINISTRATION/COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. ADD-ON: Staff
recommends motion to
approve: an Employment Contract with John A. Carey, chosen by
the Inspector General (IG) Committee to become Palm Beach County’s Inspector
General. SUMMARY: The Chair of the Palm Beach
County Commission on Ethics, with the assistance of the County Attorney and
County Administration, has negotiated a four year Employment Contract with John
A. Carey. The Employment Contract provides for a four year term beginning June
23, 2014, a starting salary of $175,000 per year, an automobile allowance, and
includes benefits similar to those provided to all County employees. In
accordance with Ordinance 2011-009, the Employment Contract is hereby presented
for approval by a majority of the Board of County Commissioners. Countywide
(DO)
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MAY 20, 2014
6. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
A. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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MAY 20, 2014
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
MAY 20, 2014
A. District
1 – COMMISSIONER HAL R. VALECHE
B. District
2 – COMMISSIONER PAULETTE BURDICK, VICE MAYOR
C. District
3 - COMMISSIONER SHELLEY VANA
D. District
4 – COMMISSIONER STEVEN L. ABRAMS
E. District
5 - COMMISSIONER MARY LOU BERGER
F. District
6 - COMMISSIONER JESS R. SANTAMARIA
G. District
7 - COMMISSIONER PRISCILLA A. TAYLOR, MAYOR
9. 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."