August 19, 2014 – 9:30 A.M.
FINAL
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
AUGUST 19, 2014
PAGE ITEM
39 5D-1 REVISED
TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to approve:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to the following projects:
A) $1,000,000
for resurfacing of 45th Street between Interstate 95 and Old Dixie
Highway/Greenwood Avenue (District 7); and
B) $600,000
$500,000 for resurfacing of Belvedere Road between Clubhouse Drive and
Australian Avenue (District 2).
Summary:
The
Department has identified surplus CDBG funding in the amount of $1,600,000
$1,500,000. These funds are from the recapture of monies from projects that were successfully completed under
budget, ones which did not move forward, or from activities where CDBG funds
were replaced with other Federal grant funds. Due to limited Ad Valorem
and other revenue for County roadway infrastructure projects, Staff is
recommending that these funds be used for two County Engineering
projects. The first project is the resurfacing of 45th Street
from west of Interstate 95 to Old Dixie Highway/Greenwood Avenue. The
second project is the resurfacing of Belvedere Road from Clubhouse Drive to
Australian Avenue. Both projects will be implemented by the Engineering
and Public Works Department. The roadways have been determined to serve
areas meeting CDBG income eligibility requirements. These are Federal CDBG
grant funds which require no local match. (Strategic Planning Section) Districts
2 & 7 (TKF) (DES)
39 5D-2 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to a Special Economic
Development Agreement for Major Investments (R2009-1343) with Office Depot,
Inc. to provide $500,000 in the form of a Job Growth Incentive Grant. SUMMARY:
On August 18, 2009, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a Special Economic Development Agreement for
Major Investments (R2009-1343) with Office Depot, Inc. (Company) to provide up
to $650,000 in annual reimbursements of Ad Valorem Taxes over a ten year
period. In order to receive these reimbursements, the Company was required to
invest $210,000,000 for the construction of their world headquarters, to retain
1,750 full-time jobs through 2019, and to create 200 new full-time jobs by
August 2014, all at an average annual wage of $76,792. Office Depot merged with
OfficeMax in November 2013; however, the decision to locate the new
headquarters to Illinois where OfficeMax was located or to move it to the
Office Depot location in Palm Beach County was undecided and highly
competitive. In December 2013, the Company selected Palm Beach County. The
Company’s merger with OfficeMax will create 378 jobs in addition to those
stated above. The proposed Amendment will require the Company to retain all 2,328
jobs for a five year period after 2019, in exchange for which the Company will
receive $100,000 per year over the five year period. The Amendment will only
take effect if the original Agreement is fulfilled. The State of Florida will provide $3,000,000
in the form of a Quick Action Closing Fund Grant and the City of Boca Raton
will provide $1,500,000. The five year local economic impact is estimated to be
$443 Million based on an average annual salary of $104,000 for the additional jobs.
Funding for the Job Growth Incentive Grant will come from General Fund
Contingency Reserves. District 4 (DW) (DES)
40 5F-1 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County,
Florida, recommending approval of Project Blink, a company authorized to do
business in the State of Florida, as a Qualified Target Industry (QTI) business
in a high-impact sector pursuant to s. 288.106 and s. 288.108, Florida
Statutes; providing for local financial support for the Qualified Target
Industry Tax Refund Program and Quick Action Closing Fund in the form of an Ad
Valorem Tax Exemption in an amount not to exceed $594,000 $650,000
over a six year period; and providing for an effective date; and
B) conceptually approve
an Economic Development Incentive for Project Blink in the amount of $594,000
$650,000 in the form of an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.
SUMMARY: Project
Blink is an aviation/engineering company planning a plant expansion with a $25
Million capital investment. The company
will create 110 new jobs at an average annual wage of $84,892. It is anticipated that the State of Florida
will provide $880,000 from the Quick Action Closing Fund (QACF) and $770,000 in
the form of a Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund (QTI). The $594,000 $650,000 local
match required by the State will be in the form of an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
for a period not to exceed six years provided the project meets the requirements
under Florida Statute 196.012. The company will be required to enter into a
formal agreement memorializing their commitments and establishing the terms
under which the local match will be provided.
At such time the company name will be disclosed. The company currently
has an active agreement whereby the County provided $1 Million in incentives
for an expansion to their facility, and although funds have recently been
requested, to date no funds have been disbursed due to the need for additional
documentation required by the County. The five year local economic impact is
estimated to be $183 Million. District 1 (DW) (Admin/DES)
44 9G* ADD-ON: Request approval to present off-site, a Proclamation
declaring August 28 – 31, 2014 as “Black Enterprise Golf and Tennis Challenge
Weekend” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Mayor Taylor)
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
AUGUST 19, 2014
TUESDAY COMMISSION
9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS
1. CALL
TO ORDER
A. Roll
Call
B. Invocation
C. Pledge
of Allegiance
2. AGENDA
APPROVAL/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Additions,
Deletions, Substitutions
B. Adoption
C. Special
Presentations (Page 8)
3. CONSENT
AGENDA (Pages 9 - 36)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Page 37)
5. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 38 - 40)
6. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 41)
7. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING
AS THE ENVIROMENTAL CONTROL BOARD (Page 42)
8. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 43)
9. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 44)
10. ADJOURNMENT (Page 44)
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AUGUST 19, 2014
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 8
2C-1 Professional
Firefighters and Paramedics of Palm Beach County IAFF Local 2928 and Palm Beach
County Fire Rescue Firefighter Appreciation Month
2C-2 Dr. Charles Baldwin, Humanitarian and
Advocate
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 9
3A-1 Appointment to the Health Council of
Southeast Florida, Inc.
3A-2 Golf Tournament Agreement with Trump
International Golf Club, LC and the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County,
Inc. for charitable golf tournament
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 9
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
Page 10
3B-4 Change
orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments, etc.
3B-5 List of errors, insolvencies, double assessments, discounts and Value Adjustment Board
reductions on the 2013 Assessment Roll
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 10
3C-1 Declaration of Restrictive Covenant with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Lyons Road right-of-way
3C-2 Resolution conveying a 7.5 foot wide right-of-way
parcel to the Florida Department of Transportation (east side of Alternate
A-1-A, south of RCA Boulevard)
Page 11
3C-3 First Amendment to the Annual Pathway &
Minor Construction Contract with Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction Co,
Inc.
3C-4 Contracts with McMahon Associates, Inc. and
Simmons & White, Inc. to provide professional services for traffic signal
design projects on a task order basis
3C-5 Contract with R.J. Behar & Company, Inc.
for preparation of design plans and construction bid documents related to the
Haverhill Road (north of Caribbean Blvd to Beeline Hwy) project
3C-6 Task Order with Alan Gerwig & Associates,
Inc. for preparation of design plans and construction bid documents related to
the Kirk Road over the L-7 Canal project
3C-7 Deleted
Page 12
3C-8 Contract with Johnson-Davis, Inc. for
construction of Seminole Boulevard & Osceola Drive L-2 Canal Bridge
replacement project
3C-9 Task Order with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for
preparation of design plans and construction bid documents related to the PGA
Boulevard and Central Boulevard Intersection Improvements project
3C-10 Contracts with Tierra South Florida, Inc., GFA
International, Inc. and with Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc. for
construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering and inspection
projects on a task order basis
3C-11 Resolution conveying three right-of-way parcels
on Military Trail (north and south of Burns Road) to the Florida Department of
Transportation
Page 13
3C-12 Assignment of a Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement
to the Town of Jupiter for the operation and maintenance of the drainage system
serving Bush Road
3C-13 Contract with J.W. Cheatham, LLC for
construction of Fargo Avenue (El Paso Drive to Arrowhead Drive) and El Paso
Drive, Pancho Way and Pinto Drive east of Blanchette Trail
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 13
3D-1 Payment to the Florida Association of
Counties, Inc. for Palm Beach County’s share of costs and fees associated with
the Department of Juvenile Justice Administrative Rule Challenge
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 14
3E-1 Amendments to standard agreements with the
Area Agency on Aging to adjust grants with service needs for various Division
of Senior Services programs
F. AIRPORTS
Page 15
3F-1 Corrective
Easement with Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department for water utility
facilities to service new hangar at PBIA
3F-2 Master
Lease Confirmation to the Consent to Assignment of Lease between Galaxy
Aviation of Palm Beach, Inc. and Atlantic Aviation West Palm Beach, LLC
3F-3 License
Agreement with Sixt Rent A Car, LLC for overflow
parking of vehicles in connection with Sixt’s rental car operation at PBIA
3F-4 License
Agreement with CareerSource Palm Beach County, Inc. for the storage of
furniture and equipment within a portion of Building 1169 at PBIA
3F-5 License
Agreement with Galaxy Aviation of Lantana, Inc. for common hangar aircraft
storage at Palm Beach County Park Airport
Page 16
3F-6 Summary
of fees and charges for the standard form Hotel-Motel Courtesy Shuttle Operator
Permit at PBIA
3F-7 Hotel-Motel
Courtesy Shuttle Operator Permit with Hotel West Palm Beach, LP (d/b/a
DoubleTree West Palm Hotel)
3F-8 Twelfth
Amendment to Airline Operating and Lease Agreement with Air Canada
3F-9 Resolution
establishing a standard form Off-Airport Parking Lot
Operator Ground Transportation Permit
3F-10 List of 12 charitable organizations to benefit from proceeds
(coins) from the fountain at PBIA during the FY 2015
Page 17
3F-11 Acceptance of an Avigation Easement from Bridgewater Lake Osborne,
LLC for the benefit of the Palm Beach County Park Airport
3F-12 Enterprise Leasing Plat allowing Enterprise to develop two
properties as a single rental car facility
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 17
3G-1 Request by Tax Collector to order the 2014
tax roll be extended prior to completion of Value Adjustment Board
hearings/direct VAB to certify the assessment roll
Page 18
3G-2 Budget Amendments relating to the issuance of
the Series 2014 Refunding Bonds for partial refunding for the General
Obligation Bonds
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS - None
I. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Page 18
3I-1 Budget Transfer/Amendment relating to
funding the Philip D. Lewis Center
3I-2 Approve
the nomination of Raymond Popkin as Chairperson of the Housing Finance
Authority for the term June 2014 through May 2015
Page 19
3I-3 Interlocal
Cooperation Agreements with 29 municipalities in order to receive entitlement
funding allocations under several U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development programs
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
I. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
Page 20
3I-4 Receive
and file various standard amendments and Modifications to Subgrant Agreements
with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
3I-5 Amendment
No. 2 with the City of Pahokee regarding purchase of an emergency generator at
the City’s Gymnasium/Conference Center
Page 21
3I-6 Budget
Amendment in the Housing & Community Development Fund relating to the
Emergency Solution Grant
3I-7 Budget
Transfer/Amendments relating to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Page 22
3I-8 Palm
Beach County Micro Loan Program policies
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING - None
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 22
3K-1 First Amendment to the Indemnity Agreement
with AP 2012 – Boynton, LLC relative to installation of a fence and landscaping
within a portion of the County’s utility easement
Page 23
3K-2 Amendment No. 2 with Hinterland Group, Inc.
for the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer concrete structures and lift stations
3K-3 Contract with H & R of Belle Glade, Inc.
for the Western Region Operations Center Site Demucking & Earthwork project
3K-4 Work Authorization No.
1 to Hinterland Group, Inc. for Covered Bridge Gravity Sewer Lining project
Page 24
3K-5 Contract with All
Webbs Enterprises, Inc. for Mechanical Integrity testing of Deep Injection
Wells at Western Region Wastewater Treatment Plan and Western Region North
Wastewater Treatment Plant
3K-6 Contract with MWH
Americas, Inc. for engineering and construction services to assist with the
implementation of the 2015-2020 Capital Improvement Plan on a task order basis
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 25
3L-1 Receive and file several Task Assignments
with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission relating to aquatic
vegetation control
3L-2 Resolution approving standard from
Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services within the Lake Worth Lagoon
during manatee season
Page 26
3L-3 Estuary Habitat Restoration Program
Cooperative Agreement with the Department of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers relating
to the construction of the Grassy Flats Restoration project
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 26
3M-1 Lease Agreement with David Salvador to reside
at Peanut Island Park
Page 27
3M-2 Ratify the Mayor’s signature on the
Indian River Lagoon License Plate Grant Application submitted to the South
Florida Water Management District relating to the Jupiter Beach Park Environmental
Restoration project
3M-3 Budget
Transfer to Pioneer Park Splashpad improvements project
Page 28
3M-4 Receive
and file four Entertainment Contractor Agreements
3M-5 Receive
and file one Amphitheater Rental Agreement
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
M. PARKS & RECREATION (Cont’d)
Page 29
3M-6 Receive
and file two Sound & Light Production Services Contractor Agreements
3M-7 Receive
and file two Independent Contractor Agreements and one First Amendment to
Independent Contractor Agreement
N. LIBRARY
Page 30
3N-1 Long
Range Plan for FY 2015-2017
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Page 30
3P-1 Agreement with the Palm Beach Soil and Water
Conservation District to provide soil and water resource conservation services
for FY 2015
3P-2 Accept donation from the Friends of the
Mounts Botanical Garden, Inc. for a Tropical Wetland Garden and design
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Page 31
3Q-1 Ratify the Mayor’s signature on the FY 2014
Competitive Grant Application for the federal Office of Minority Health’s Youth
Empowerment Program II
R. HUMAN RESOURCES - None
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 31
3S-1 Receive and file a copy of the Village of
Royal Palm Beach Ordinance No. 983 extending participation in the Fire Rescue
Municipal Services Taxing Unit
3S-2 First Amendment with Dr. Thomas H. Matese,
Jr., to provide professional services as Medical Director for Palm Beach County
Fire Rescue
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES - None
V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None
W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 32
3X-1 Receive and file two contracts for
professional services for two Post-doctoral Psychology residents to complete
training and experience in family and youth counseling
3X-2 Receive and file one Memorandum of Agreement
with the City of Miami to receive equipment procured by the City of Miami using
de-obligated regional Urban Area Security Initiative funding
Page 33
3X-3 Agency Affiliation Agreement for Psychology
Students with Palm Beach Atlantic University, Inc. to obtain clinical
experience in family and youth counseling
3X-4 Appointment
to the Consumer Affairs Hearing Board
Page 34
3X-5 Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice Information Services Criminal History Record Check User
Agreement for Non-Criminal Justice Purposes relating to the vehicle for hire
drivers
Y. PURCHASING - None
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 34
3AA-1 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise three-year
program goal
BB. SHERIFF
Page 34
3BB-1 Receive and file Memorandum of Agreement
Modification No. 1 with the City of Miami, extending the FY 2012 Urban Area
Security Initiative Grant relating to various domestic security activities
Page 35
3BB-2 Receive and file a Grant Modification No. 3
with the Office of National Drug Control Policy to provide additional funding
for the Palm Beach Narcotics Task Force
3BB-3 Accept a Notification of Amended Donation by
Great American Financial Resources for an insurance policy benefit from a
former employee
3BB-4 Receive and file a Federally-Funded Subgrant
Agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management relating to FY 2011
Operation Stonegarden project
Page 36
3BB-5 Receive and file Modification No. 3 to Subgrant
Agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management relating to the FY
2010 Operation Stonegarden project
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
Page 37
4A Water Utilities Tampering Ordinance
REGULAR AGENDA
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 38
5A-1 Stipulated Settlement Agreement with
Westgate Tabernacle, Inc. relating to code enforcement fines
ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 38
5B-1 Agreement with American Equities, Ltd. No. 6
for maintaining access to the Pine Glades Natural Area
PUBLIC
SAFETY
Page 39
5C-1 Resolution enacting a new schedule of fees,
fines and minimum commercial automobile liability insurance limits for the
Vehicle for Hire Ordinance
ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Page 39
5D-1 Approval of Community Development Block Grant
funding for two roadway resurfacing projects
LIBRARY
Page 39
5E-1 Library Advisory Board selection of new
Library Department Director
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
ADMINISTRATION
Page 40
5F-1 Resolution supporting Project Blink for an
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 41)
BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD (Page 42)
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 43)
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 44)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 44)
AUGUST 19, 2014
2C. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
1. Proclamation declaring August 2014 as “Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of Palm Beach County IAFF Local 2928 and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Firefighter Appreciation” Month (Sponsored by Mayor Taylor)
2. Proclamation
honoring the late Dr. Charles Baldwin, Humanitarian and Advocate. (Sponsored by
Mayor Taylor)
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AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: appointment of one individual to the Health Council of Southeast Florida, Inc. for a two year term commencing August 19, 2014:
Reappoint Seat No. Seat Requirement Recommended By
Addie
L. Greene 6 Health
Care Consumer Mayor Taylor
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. On June 17, 2014, staff circulated a memo to the Board of
County Commissioners requesting nominations for three vacant seats. Ms. Greene
was nominated by Mayor Taylor for the health care consumer seat. No additional
nominations were received. Upon the filling of the above seat, two openings are
still available for: 1) a health care provider, and 2) a health care purchaser.
Countywide (TKF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Golf
Tournament Agreement with Trump International Golf Club, L.C. and Homeless
Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc., for a one day charitable golf tournament
to be held on November 10, 2014. Summary: The Development Site Lease Agreement with the Trump International Golf
Club, L.C. (Trump), approved September 3, 1996 (R96-1277D), allows use of the
golf course during the months of May through October for the County to host
either a single two-day, or two one-day charitable golf tournament(s). The Golf Tournament Agreement provides for
the Trump International Golf Club to be available exclusively for the
tournament to be held on November 10, 2014.
Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit Homeless Coalition of
Palm Beach County, Inc. Countywide (AH)
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
Environmental Control Board June 26, 2014
Zoning June 26, 2014
Regular July 1, 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
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
B. CLERK
& COMPTROLLER (Cont’d)
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 March 2014. Countywide
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: List of errors, insolvencies, double assessments, discounts & Value Adjustment
Board reductions on the 2013
Assessment Roll. SUMMARY: Section
197.492, Florida Statutes requires that on or before the 60th day after
the tax certificate sale, the Tax Collector shall make out a report to the
Board of County Commissioners, separately showing the discounts, errors and
double assessments and insolvencies for which credit is to be given, including
in every case except discounts, the names of the parties on whose account the
credit is to be allowed. The Board of County Commissioners, upon receiving the
report, shall examine it; make such investigations as may be necessary; and, if
the board discovers that the Tax Collector has taken credit as an insolvent
item any personal property tax due by a solvent taxpayer, charge the amount of
taxes represented by such item to the Tax Collector and not approve the report
until the Tax Collector strikes such item from record. Countywide (PFK)
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Lyons Road
right-of-way, from approximately 700’ south of Atlantic Avenue to Atlantic
Avenue. SUMMARY: Approval of the restrictive covenant
will resolve soil and groundwater contamination concerns with FDEP by
restricting the future use of the Lyons Road right-of-way. The restrictions on
the future use of the Lyons Road right-of-way are compatible with continued use
of the right-of-way for roadway purposes. District 5 (MRE)
2. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a Palm Beach County (County) owned parcel for right-of-way to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) without charge and without reservation of phosphate, minerals, metals, and petroleum rights, and without right of entry and exploration pursuant to Florida Statute Section 270.11. This parcel is located on the east side of Alternate A-1-A (also known as State Road 811) just south of RCA Boulevard. SUMMARY: Approval of this Resolution will authorize a County Deed to convey a 7.5 foot wide right-of-way parcel on Alternate A-1-A to FDOT. The County normally reserves its interest in phosphate, minerals, metals and petroleum rights per Florida Statute Section 270.11. FDOT has requested the exclusion of this reservation language because it requires the property to be free and clear, without encumbrances. District 1 (MRE)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a First Amendment to the Annual Pathway & Minor
Construction Contract (Contract), R2013-0427,
Project No. 2013051; dated April 16, 2013, with Wynn & Sons Environmental
Construction Co., Inc. (Contractor) to extend the Contract expiration date from
September 30, 2014 to September 30, 2015; and increase the amount of the
Contract by $5,150,000. SUMMARY: Approval of this First Amendment will extend
the expiration date from September 30, 2014 to September 30, 2015, and will
increase the Contract amount by $5,150,000 from $9,145,000 to $14,295,000. The
Contract provides that its term may be extended for a defined period of time,
within a maximum Contract time of 36 months. The initial Contract term was 18
months. This 12-month extension will bring the total authorized Contract time
to 30 months. The original Contract amount is based on the original Contract
time. As the Contract time is extended into a new budget year, the
Contract amount needs to be increased. The
increased Contract amount is based on estimated amounts to be expended
throughout Palm Beach County by the Water Utilities Department and the Road
& Bridge Division. Countywide (MRE)
4. Staff recommends motion to approve: contracts with McMahon Associates, Inc. Transportation Engineers (McMahon) and Simmons & White, Inc. (S&W), to provide the necessary professional services for traffic signal design projects on a task order basis, for Palm Beach County (County) projects, as required. SUMMARY: Approval of these contracts will provide the necessary professional services for traffic signal design throughout the County for all user departments for an initial period of one year. At the option of the County, these contracts may be renewed annually for a period of one year, with a maximum of two renewals. McMahon and S&W are Palm Beach County companies. S&W is a certified Small Business Enterprise. Countywide (MRE)
5. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract in the amount of $582,734.24 with R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. (RJB), for professional services for the Haverhill Road from north of Caribbean Boulevard to Bee Line Highway project (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract will provide the professional services necessary for the preparation of design plans and construction bid documents for the Project. RJB has an office in Palm Beach County. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the Project is 15%. RJB has achieved 100% SBE participation for the Project. Districts 1 & 7 (MRE)
6. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Task Order to the annual contract, R2014-0119, in the amount of $106,093.32, with Alan Gerwig & Associates, Inc. (AGA), for professional services for the Kirk Road over Lake Worth Drainage District L-7 Canal bridge replacement project (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this Task Order will provide the professional services necessary for the preparation of design plans and construction bid documents for the Project. AGA is a Palm Beach County company. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the Project is 15%. AGA has achieved 93.04% SBE participation for this Project. District 2 (MRE)
7. DELETED
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3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Contract with Johnson-Davis, Inc. (Johnson) in the amount of $453,985 for the construction of Seminole Boulevard & Osceola Drive L-2 Canal Bridge replacements (Project); and
B) a Budget Amendment in the amount of $2,250 in the Transportation Improvement Fund to recognize reimbursement funding from AT&T and appropriate it to the Project.
SUMMARY:
Approval of this Contract will allow Palm Beach County to issue a notice to
proceed to Johnson, a Palm Beach County company, to begin construction of the
Project. The Palm Beach County Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for all projects is 15% overall. The SBE participation proposed for the
Project by Johnson is 15.43%. District
7 (MRE)
9. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Task Order to the annual contract, R2014-0891, in the amount of $125,168.61, with Arcadis U.S., Inc. (Arcadis), for professional services for the PGA Boulevard and Central Boulevard Intersection Improvements project (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this Task Order will provide the professional services necessary for the preparation of design plans and construction bid documents for the Project. Arcadis is a Palm Beach County company. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the Project is 15%. Arcadis has achieved 31.07% SBE participation for this Project. District 1 (MRE)
10. Staff recommends motion to approve: contracts with Tierra South Florida, Inc. (TSF), GFA International, Inc. (GFA) and Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc. (Nutting), to provide the necessary professional services for construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering and inspection projects on a task order basis, for Palm Beach County (County) projects, as required. SUMMARY: Approval of these contracts will provide the necessary professional services for construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering and inspections throughout the County for all user departments for an initial period of one year. At the option of the County, these contracts may be renewed annually for a period of one year, with a maximum of two renewals. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for each contract is 15%. The SBE participation committed for the contract by both TSF and Nutting is 100% and by GFA is 20%. TSF and Nutting are both certified as SBE companies. TSF, GFA and Nutting are Palm Beach County companies. Countywide (MRE)
11. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of three Palm Beach County (County) owned parcels for right-of-way to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) without charge and without reservation of phosphate, minerals, metals, and petroleum rights, and without right of entry and exploration pursuant to Florida Statute Section 270.11. These parcels are located on the east side of Military Trail (also known as SR 809) immediately north and south of Burns Road. SUMMARY: Approval of this Resolution will authorize a County Deed to convey three right-of-way parcels on Military Trail to FDOT. The County normally reserves its interest in phosphate, minerals, metals and petroleum rights per Florida Statute Section 270.11. FDOT has requested the exclusion of this reservation language because it requires the property to be free and clear, without encumbrances. District 1 (MRE)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
12. Staff recommends motion to approve: an Assignment of a Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement to the Town of Jupiter (Town) for the operation and maintenance of the drainage system serving Bush Road. SUMMARY: Approval of this Assignment of a Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement will assign the existing easement originally recorded in Official Record Book 8760, Page 992 to the Town. In a letter dated July 3, 2014, the Town requested said non-exclusive easement be assigned, in order for them to take over the operation and maintenance of the drainage system serving Bush Road. The Town is currently maintaining Bush Road, which is entirely within their municipal limits. District 1 (MRE)
13. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Contract with J. W. Cheatham, LLC (Cheatham) in the amount of $1,645,702.81 for the construction of Fargo Avenue from El Paso Drive to Arrowhead Drive and El Paso Drive, Pancho Way and Pinto Drive east of Blanchette Trail (Project); and
B) a Budget Transfer of $1,809,000 in the Unincorporated Improvement Fund from Reserves to Fargo Avenue from El Paso Drive to Arrowhead Drive ($724,000), and El Paso Drive, Pancho Way and Pinto Drive east of Blanchette Trail ($1,085,000).
SUMMARY: Approval of this
Contract will allow Palm Beach County to issue a notice to proceed to Cheatham,
a Palm Beach County company, to begin construction of the Project. The
Engineer’s estimated cost for the project was $1,825,614.45. The Palm Beach County Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) goal for all projects is 15% overall. The SBE participation
proposed for the Project by Cheatham is 15.11%. Palm Beach County
Water Utilities Department will fund $136,945.50 of the total bid amount for
water main related construction items. The time limit for the completion
of all work under this Contract shall be 270 calendar days, with Fargo Avenue,
El Paso Drive to Arrowhead Drive being completed within the first 150 calendar
days. District 6 (MRE)
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Payment to the Florida Association of
Counties, Inc. in the amount of $2,500, and any subsequent invoice for a
cumulative total not to exceed $5,000, for Palm Beach County’s share of costs
and fees associated with the Department of Juvenile Justice Administrative Rule
Challenge. SUMMARY: In response
to the request for counties to participate in the litigation, the County
Attorney recommended that Palm Beach County join and expend up to $5,000.
Receiving no objection, Palm Beach County was named along with the Florida
Association of Counties and 22 other counties as a plaintiff in the subject
action. Countywide (DMN)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive
and file:
1. Amendment 005 to Standard Agreement No.
IP012-9500 (R2012-1633) for Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP)
with Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for April 1, 2013 to March 30, 2014, to revise Paragraph 6.6, 8, 10.3, 10.4, 20.1,
22.2, 27 and 50 of Standard Agreement; add Paragraph 10.8, 10.9, 13.1 and 48.5
to Standard Agreement; remove Paragraph 14.1 and 31.1 from Standard Agreement;
revise and replace Index to Agreement Attachments; revise Paragraph 1.3.4,
1.4.5, 2.1.1, 2.1.2.3, 2.1.2.4, 2.1.4.1, 2.2.2, 2.3.3, 2.3.2.1.1, and 2.5.1 of
Attachment I; add Paragraph 2.1.6 to Attachment I; revise and replace Attachments
VI; VIII and XI; and add Attachment D; and E. EHEAP provides emergency home
energy assistance to seniors in crisis;
2. Amendment
001 to Standard Agreement No. IR012-9500 (R2012-1635) for Respite for Elders Living in Everyday
Families (RELIEF) with AAA for July
1, 2013 to June 30, 2014
to increase total funding by $4,000 and to revise and replace Attachment
VII, Budget Summary; amend Paragraph D of Standard Agreement and Attachment I,
Section III. A. RELIEF
stipend volunteers provide respite to caregivers/families of homebound seniors;
and
3. Amendment
003 to Standard Agreement
No. IA013-9500 (R2013-0433) for Older American Act (OAA) with AAA for
January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 to increase total funding by $74,414;
amend Paragraph 4 of Standard Agreement; revise Paragraph 8.6, 10.1.3, 15,
15.1, 16, 16.1, 31, 52, 52.1 and 52.2 of Standard Agreement; add Paragraph
12.9, 12.10, and 51.5; revise Sections 1.3.2.1, 1.3.2.2, 2.5.2, 3.2.2, 3.3.2,
and 3.3.3 of Attachment I; replace Attachment III, Exhibit I; replace
Attachment VI; replace Attachment VIII; and replace Attachment XI. OAA is a federal program initiative
providing assistance to older persons and caregivers; and
B) approve Budget
Amendment of $78,414 in the DOSS Administration Fund to align the budget to the
actual grant award for FY 2014.
Summary: Grant adjustments are made
during the contract year to align services with need. These amendments were executed by County Administrator in accordance with
Resolution R2013-0242, which delegated authority to County Administrator or his
designee to sign documents related to DOSS/AAA grant amendments. These
receive and file items are being submitted in accordance with County- wide PPM
No.CW-O-051 to allow Clerk’s Office to note and receive the executed
amendments. The Budget Amendment is aligning the County budget with the actual
grant award. Required County match funds are included in current budget. (DOSS)
Countywide except for portions of Districts 3, 4, 5, and 7 south of Hypoluxo
Rd (TKF)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Corrective
Easement with Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) for water utility
facilities to service new hangar facilities being constructed at Palm Beach
International Airport (PBIA). SUMMARY: PBCWUD requires an easement in
order to provide utility services to new hangar facilities currently under
construction at PBIA. This Corrective Easement is necessary to correct a
scrivener’s error contained in the legal description of the Declaration of
Easement dated March 11, 2014 (R2014-0262). Countywide (HJF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Master Lease Confirmation (Attachment “2”)
to the Consent to Assignment of Lease (Lease) between Galaxy Aviation of Palm
Beach, Inc. (Galaxy) and Atlantic Aviation West Palm Beach, LLC (Atlantic). SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for
execution of the Master Lease Confirmation was approved by the Board in
R2014-0502. Countywide (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: License Agreement with Sixt Rent A Car, LLC
(Sixt) commencing June 1, 2014 and expiring July 31, 2014, renewing
automatically each month thereafter, provided no renewal shall extend beyond
September 30, 2015, for overflow parking of vehicles in connection with Sixt’s
rental car operation at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA), for
payment of a license fee in the amount of $500 per month. SUMMARY: Delegation of
authority for execution of the standard license agreement was approved by the
Board in R2007-2070. This License
Agreement provides for the use of a 7,000 square foot portion of the parking
area adjacent to PBIA Building No. 1475 for use solely for the parking of
vehicles in connection with Sixt’s rental car operation at PBIA. Countywide
(AH)
4. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: License Agreement (Agreement) with CareerSource Palm Beach County, Inc.
(CareerSource) commencing June 1, 2014 and expiring June 30, 2014, for the
storage of furniture and equipment within a portion of Building 1169 at Palm
Beach International Airport (PBIA), for payment of a license fee in the amount
of $500 per month. SUMMARY: Delegation of
authority for execution of the standard license agreement was approved by the
Board in R2007-2070. This Agreement provides for the use of not more than 1,000
square feet storage space within PBIA Building 1169, for use solely for the
storage of furniture and equipment. The
Agreement will automatically renew month-to-month beginning July 1, 2014,
provided that no renewal shall extend beyond September 30, 2015. Countywide
(AH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
License Agreement with Galaxy Aviation of Lantana, Inc. (Galaxy) commencing
April 1, 2014 and expiring April 30, 2014 renewing automatically each month
thereafter, for common hangar aircraft storage at the Palm Beach County Park
Airport (LNA) for payment of a license fee in the amount of $860 per month. SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for
execution of the standard license agreement was approved by the Board in
R2007-2070. This License Agreement
provides for the use of Hangar 702 at LNA for the use sole use of aircraft storage
in connection with Galaxy’s FBO operations at LNA. Countywide (AH)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a summary of fees and charges for the standard
form Hotel-Motel Courtesy Shuttle Operator Permit (Permit) at the Palm Beach
International Airport (PBIA) commencing October 1, 2014, pursuant to Resolution
2010-0707. SUMMARY: Commencing October 1, 2014, the annual fee
for new or renewed Permits will be increased by five percent, from $105 to
$110. Delegation of authority for
increases not to exceed five percent per year without further action by the
Board was approved in R2010-0707. Countywide (AH)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Hotel-Motel Courtesy Shuttle Operator
Permit with Hotel West Palm Beach, L.P. d/b/a DoubleTree West Palm Hotel
commencing April 22, 2014, terminating September 30, 2014, automatically
renewed on yearly basis (October 1st through September 30th).
SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for
execution of the standard County agreement above was approved by the Board of
County Commissioners in R2010-0707. Countywide (AH)
8. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Twelfth Amendment to Airline Operating and
Lease Agreement with Air Canada (R2009-0081), replacing Exhibit “B” decreasing
leasehold for the season, effective May 1, 2014. SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for execution of
the standard County agreement above was approved by the Board of County
Commissioners in R2007-1968. Countywide (AH)
9. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution establishing a standard form Off-Airport
Parking Lot Operator Ground Transportation Permit (Permit); authorizing the
County Administrator or his designee to execute the standard form Permits;
repealing Resolution 2010-1107, in part; and becoming effective upon adoption. SUMMARY: The Resolution establishes new
standard form Permit for use with off-airport parking lots at the Palm Beach
International Airport, and authorizes the County Administrator or his designee
to execute the standard form Permits on behalf of the Board. The Resolution repeals Resolution 2010-1107,
in part, to the extent the Resolution adopted a similar permit. Countywide
(AH)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a list of 12 charitable organizations to benefit
from the proceeds (coins) from the fountain at Palm Beach International Airport
during the period October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015. SUMMARY: On March 14, 1989, the Board approved the
concept of collecting contributions from the Airport’s fountain on a monthly
basis and contributing the funds to a different charitable organization
recommended by the Community Services Department and approved by the
Board. The Department of Airports
recommends the non-profit organizations listed on Attachment “A” (to the Agenda
Item) provided by the Community Services Department to receive contributions
for the forthcoming fiscal year, commencing October 1, 2014. Average monthly contributions for the past
year have been approximately $50. In addition, the list will be provided to
Paradies-Palm Beach, LLC, the Airport’s retail
concessionaire, who will send the contribution from the fountain in its gift
shop areas along with an additional contribution of $250 to the recommended
recipients pursuant to its concession agreement. Countywide (AH)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Acceptance of an Avigation Easement (Easement) from
Bridgewater Lake Osborne, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
(Bridgewater), for the benefit of the Palm Beach County Park Airport
(Airport). SUMMARY:
The Easement will provide notice of the right of free and unobstructed flight
for aircraft landing upon, taking off from or maneuvering about the Airport and
is being granted at no cost to County. Countywide (AH)
12. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the Enterprise Leasing Plat (Plat), creating the
plat of approximately 19.735 acres, which includes two tracts containing a
total of approximately 9.97 acres of County property. SUMMARY: Under the Lease Agreement with Enterprise Leasing Company
of Florida, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, d/b/a National Car
Rental (Enterprise) (R2013-0137) (Lease), Enterprise leases County property at 2125
Belvedere Road, which is developed as a rental car facility. Enterprise also leases adjoining property at
2121 Belvedere Road from The Westcap Corporation (of
Delaware), a Delaware corporation (Westcap), and Enterprise is seeking approval
to develop both the County and Westcap properties as a single rental car
facility. As a condition of development
approval, Enterprise is required to plat both the Westcap and County
properties. The Plat identifies and
describes the boundaries of the entire property to be developed by Enterprise,
and identifies the easements and restrictions associated with the
property. The Plat creates a Limited
Access Easement (LAE) and a Utility Easement adjacent to Belvedere Road, along
the south boundary of the platted property.
Tracts 2 and 2-A of the Plat are County-owned
and the County is signing the plat as one of the property owners. Countywide
(HJF)
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve request
by Palm Beach County Tax Collector, Anne M. Gannon, for Board of County
Commissioners to order the 2014 tax roll to be extended prior to completion of
the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) hearings; and
B) direct the VAB to certify the assessment roll as required by State Statutes.
SUMMARY: Approval of
this request will avoid a delay in the issuance of tax notices beyond November
1, 2014, and will permit the collection of property taxes prior to completion
of the VAB hearings. Countywide (PFK)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Budget Amendment of $13,793,382 in the $11.865M General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, (Library District Project) Series 2014 debt service fund to
budget bond proceeds, costs of issuance, and payment to refunding bond escrow
agent; and
B) a Budget Amendment of $32,194,614 in the
$28.035M General Obligation Refunding Bonds, (Waterfront Access Project) Series
2014 debt service fund to budget bond proceeds, costs of issuance, and payment
to refunding bond escrow agent.
SUMMARY: On July 1, 2014, the
Board authorized the issuance of the Series 2014 Refunding Bonds for a partial
refunding for the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006 (Library District
Projects) and the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006 (Waterfront Access
Projects) through a competitive sale as recommended by the County Financing
Committee (CFC) and the County’s Financial Advisor. Through an electronic bid
process, the County awarded the sale of the Waterfront Access Projects Bonds to
Raymond James and the Library District Projects Bonds to Citigroup Global
Markets. The refunding will save the County approximately $3.6 million ($1
million on the Library District bonds and $2.6 million on the Waterfront Access
bonds) in debt service over the life of the bonds. The County’s AAA credit
rating increased the savings by approximately $800,000 ($200,000 on the Library
District bonds and $600,000 on the Waterfront Access bonds). Countywide (PFK)
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
1. Staff recommends motion
to approve:
A) a Budget Transfer of $62,873 in the Housing and
Community Development Fund; and
B) a Budget Amendment of $62,873 in the General
Fund.
Summary: On July 16, 2013, the Board of County
Commissioners approved the County’s Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Action Plan
(R2013-0953) which included an allocation of $662,873 in Federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Philip D. Lewis Center for
operational expenses. The Department of Community Services is the implementing
agency for this public service activity and the current budget is set up for
$600,000 and needs to be increased to match the allocated amount. This Budget Transfer and Budget Amendment is necessary to adjust the current transfer amount of
$600,000 to the authorized funding level. These are Federal CDBG grant funds
which require no local match. (FALS) Countywide (TKF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the nomination of Raymond Popkin as Chairperson of
the Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida (Authority) for the
term of June 2014 through May 2015. Summary: At the regular
Authority meeting of June 13, 2014, the Authority Board nominated Raymond
Popkin as its Chairperson to serve an initial term of one year in accordance
with Ordinance No. 2002-022, as amended. This Ordinance requires the nomination
of the Chairperson to be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for
approval. (Housing Finance Authority) Countywide
(PFK)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: Interlocal Cooperation Agreements with 29 municipalities as follow: City of Atlantis, City of Belle Glade, Town of Briny Breezes, Town of Cloud Lake, Village of Golf, City of Greenacres, Town of Glen Ridge, Town of Gulf Stream, Town of Haverhill, Town of Hypoluxo, Town of Juno Beach, Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony, Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Town of Lake Park, City of Lake Worth, Town of Lantana, Town of Loxahatchee Groves, Town of Manalapan, Town of Mangonia Park, Village of North Palm Beach, City of Pahokee, Town of Palm Beach, Town of Palm Beach Shores, Village of Palm Springs, City of Riviera Beach, Village of Royal Palm Beach, City of South Bay, Town of South Palm Beach and Village of Tequesta. Summary: In order to receive entitlement funding allocations under the Federal Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESP) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Palm Beach County must re-qualify every three years as an Urban County. The County’s current designation as an Urban County will expire in 2015 and a new application for recertification for Fiscal Years 2015-2017 is due to HUD on August 25, 2014. The application to HUD requires, among other things, inviting all 32 eligible municipalities to participate with the County and to execute Interlocal Cooperation Agreements with those who agree to participate. Of the 32 municipalities invited, 29 have agreed to participate and have executed the required Interlocal Cooperation Agreements recommended for approval. The term of agreements is three years (2015 - 2017), and the agreements will automatically renew unless either party opts for non-renewal. CDBG funds require no local match. The HOME required local match is provided from the State funded Housing Initiatives Partnership Program. The ESG required local match is provided by funded agencies, the Division of Human Services, and the Department of Economic Sustainability. (Strategic Planning) Countywide (TKF)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: three Amendments to Agreements and six Modifications to Subgrant Agreements with
the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), as follows:
A) Amendment No. 006 to an Agreement
(R2012-1252) with the City of Riviera Beach under the 2005 Disaster Recovery
Initiative Program (DRI2);
B) Amendment No. 003 to an Agreement (R2012-1254)
with the West Palm Beach Housing Authority under the 2008 Disaster Recovery
Initiative Program (DRI4);
C) Amendment No. 006 to an Agreement
(R2011-1796) with the West Palm Beach Housing Authority under DRI4;
D) Modification No. 17 to Subgrant Agreement (R2007-1027)
with the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for DRI2;
E) Modification No. 15 to Subgrant Agreement (R2008-1312) with
DEO for the 2005 Disaster Recovery Initiative Program – Supplemental
Appropriation (DRI3);
F) Modification No. 16 to Subgrant Agreement (R2008-1312) with
DEO for DRI 3;
G) Modification No. 17 to Subgrant Agreement (R2008-1312) with
DEO for DRI 3;
H) Modification No. 12 to Subgrant Agreement (R2010-1411) with
DEO for DRI4; and
I) Modification No. 13 to Subgrant Agreement (R2010-1411) with
DEO for DRI4.
Summary: In accordance with County PPM CW-0-051, all
delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating
Department as a receive and file agenda item.
The Amendments and Modifications have been fully executed on behalf of
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the County Administrator, or designee,
in accordance with Agenda Items R2006-1351, R2007-1524 and R2009-1677, as approved by the
BCC on July 18, 2006, September 11,
2007 and October 6, 2009, respectively. These executed documents are now being
submitted to the BCC to receive and file. These are Federal Disaster Recovery
Initiative funds which require no local match. (DES Contract Development) Countywide (TKF)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 002 to an Agreement (R2013-0760) with the
City of Pahokee to extend the expiration date from September 30, 2014 to
February 28, 2015. Summary: On June 18, 2013, the County entered into an Agreement
(R2013-0760) with the City of Pahokee, as amended by Amendment No. 001
(R2014-0269) on March 11, 2014, to provide $43,118.80 in Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the purchase of an emergency generator at the
City’s Gymnasium/Conference Center. After the City initially bid the
project, bid irregularities necessitated the rejection of bids and the City has
now rebid the project. This Amendment provides an additional five months
to make up for lost time and to allow the City to complete the project. These
are Federal CDBG funds which require no local match. (DES
Contract Development) District 6 (TKF)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends motion to approve:
a Budget Amendment of $24,597 in the Housing and Community Development
Fund. Summary: During a monitoring visit by the Department of Community
Services (DCS), $24,596.14 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds expended by
The Children’s Place at Home Safe were determined not to be eligible grant
expenditures. These expenditures were associated with children who were
wards of the State. Although ESG regulations do not explicitly exclude
expenditures in connection with wards of the State, DCS learned of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development determination after the
expenditures were made and required the agency to return the funds. The
funds will be distributed among nine agencies already participating in the ESG
Program. This Budget Amendment is required to increase the ESG budget so
the returned funds can be used for current year expenditures. These are
Federal funds that require a dollar for dollar match which may be provided in
the form of cash or in-kind contributions. (FALS) Countywide (TKF)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a
Budget Transfer of $52,557 in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP3)
Fund;
B) a
Budget Amendment of $12,467 in the Housing and Community Development Fund
(HCDF) to recognize the transfer; and
C) a
Budget Amendment of $40,090 in the Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Fund
to recognize the transfer.
Summary: In Fiscal Year
2013-2014, a total of $52,557 in HOME Funds and Universal Housing Trust Program
expenditures were identified that were eligible under the NSP3 Program.
In order to assist the County in meeting the NSP3 deadline, those identified
funds were reconciled to the NSP3 account. When expenditures are reconciled
during a prior fiscal year, the associated budget transfers and budget
amendments to complete the process require approval by the Board of County
Commissioners. Approval of this agenda item will allow expenditures
posted to the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program grant and the
Universal Housing Trust Fund to be appropriately reflected under the NSP3
grant. Federal NSP3 funds do not require a local match and the HOME Program
matching requirement is met from State funds allocated under the State Housing
Initiatives Partnership Program. Universal Housing Trust Program funds
are local funds that do not require a match. (FALS) Countywide (TKF)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
8. Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve the policies for the Palm Beach County Micro Loan
Program (PBCMLP); and
B) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to approve
loans recommended for funding under the PBCMLP and to execute all documents
necessary for implementation of the PBCMLP.
Summary: On July 16, 2013, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved (R2013-0950) the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Action Plan
which included $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for
the PBCMLP. The Program will provide financing to entrepreneurs and small
business owners to encourage business development, expansion of economic
opportunities and job creation, principally for persons of low and moderate
income. Borrowers must be located in the County’s CDBG Program Jurisdiction
(Palm Beach County, exclusive of the municipalities of Boca Raton, Boynton
Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, and West Palm Beach). Businesses must
create and/or retain a minimum of one full-time equivalent job for each $15,000
of CDBG funds received, and at least 51% of the jobs must be made available to
low and moderate income persons. The
minimum loan amount is $10,000 and the maximum loan amount is $25,000.
Loans will require 100% collateral coverage for fixed assets and 50% collateral
coverage for working capital. All borrowers are required to provide a
minimum 10% equity contribution to the total project cost. Interest rates
will be fixed at 5%. Loan funds may be used for machinery/equipment and working
capital. The term of the loans will not exceed five years for fixed
assets and three years for working capital.
A loan review committee will review loan applications and make funding
recommendations for final approval by the County Administrator or his designee.
These are Federal CDBG funds which require no local match. (Strategic
Planning) Countywide (DW)
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a First Amendment to the Indemnity Agreement
(Agreement) with AP 2012 -
Boynton, LLC., (Owner). Summary: The
existing Agreement (R98-893D) provides for Palm Beach County's (County) consent
to the installation of a fence and landscaping (Encroachment) within a portion
of the County's utility easement. As a
condition of the Agreement, the Owner is required to remove the Encroachment
upon the request of the County if it is determined that the County's
infrastructure is in need of repair or maintenance. In addition, the removal of the Encroachment
will be at the sole cost of the Owner.
Since the authorization of the Agreement in 1998, property ownership has
changed to AP2012-BOYNTON, LLC, a Delaware
Limited Liability Company. The County and the Owner have agreed to amend the
Agreement to add the provision that if Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is
ever deemed the owner of all or part of the property, HUD shall not be subject
to the provisions of the Agreement that would require HUD to reimburse,
indemnify, or hold the County harmless in relation to the Encroachment. District 5 (MJ)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
2. REVISED TITLE:
Staff
recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Hinterland Group, Inc. (R2013-0062)
for the Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Concrete Structures and Lift Stations,
Water Utilities Department, Division of Operations/Maintenance from $419,578 to
$929,578 for continued project work for the remaining six months of a one year
contract term. Summary: On December 17, 2013, the Palm Beach
County Board of County Commissioners approved Amendment No. 1, renewal contract
for Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Concrete Structures and Lift Stations,
Water Utilities Department, Division of Operations/Maintenance Project
(R2013-1822) to Hinterland Group,
Inc. in the amount of $419,578.
Staff is recommending that the contract amount be increased to allow for
continued efficiency and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer concrete structures.
A thorough inspection of five lift stations and 180 manholes determined an
immediate need to repair and/or rehabilitate them within the next six months.
The Contract itself does not guarantee nor authorize any work. Work will be assigned during the remaining
six months of a 12 month contract term by formal Construction Delivery Orders
(KDO's) drawn against this continuing contract with the project cost identified
on each KDO. The unit prices contained in this renewal contract will be used in
determining the cost of the KDO's. The
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE
Ordinance is 15% overall. Hinterland Group, Inc. proposes to continue to meet
the established goal of 15%. Hinterland Group, Inc. is a local Palm Beach
County company. (WUD Project No. 12-001A/VMG) Countywide (JM)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract
with H & R of Belle Glade, Inc. for the Western Region Operations Center
(WROC) Site Demucking & Earthwork project in the amount of $2,799,974. Summary: On June 5, 2014, seven bids
were received for Project No. WUD 13-053 to demuck
and fill the WROC site and includes earthwork for a future five million gallon
water storage tank for Water Treatment Plant No. 11. The low
bidder, H & R of Belle Glade, Inc., is the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder in the amount of $2,799,974. Accordingly,
Staff recommends award of this Contract to H & R of Belle Glade, Inc. in the amount of $2,799,974. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15%
overall. The Contract with H&R of Belle Glade, Inc. provides for
SBE participation of 15.15% overall. H & R of Belle Glade, Inc. is a Palm
Beach County Glades Region company. This
project is included in the FY14-15 Capital Improvement Plan adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners. (WUD Project No. 13-053) District 6 (JM)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work
Authorization No. 1 to Hinterland Group, Inc., under the Water Utilities
Department (WUD) Continuing Construction Contract (R2014-0520) for Covered
Bridge Gravity Sewer Lining project in the amount of $325,417.97. Summary: On April 15, 2014, the Palm Beach County Board of
County Commissioners approved the Water Utilities Department Wastewater Gravity
Lines and Manhole Rehabilitation Continuing Construction Contract (R2014-0520)
to Hinterland Group, Inc. This Work Authorization No. 1 provides for the lining
of 9,171 feet of existing 8" DIP gravity pipes draining to WUD Lift
Station No. 0225 at the Covered Bridge Community. The project will also include
the cleaning and TV inspection of the gravity main and 17 laterals. The Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance
(R2002-0064) is 15% overall. The contract with Hinterland Group, Inc.
provides for SBE participation of 15.18%. This Authorization includes 100%
overall participation. The cumulative SBE participation to date is 100%
overall. Hinterland Group, Inc. is a Palm Beach County company. This
project is included in the FY14-15 Capital Improvement Plan adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners. (WUD Project No. 14-067) District 2 (JM)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Contract with All Webbs Enterprises, Inc.
in the amount of $105,250 for Mechanical Integrity Testing of Deep Injection
Wells at Western Region Wastewater Treatment Plant and Western Region North
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Summary:
In accordance with County PPM CW-0-051, all delegated contracts/agreements/grants/procurement
items must be submitted by the initiating Department as a
receive and file agenda item. The document has been
fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the
County Administrator/Director/Deputy Director of the Water Utilities Department
in accordance with Resolutions R93-1619, R96-0228, and R2003-0539 and are
now being submitted to the Board to receive and file. District 6 (JM)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Contract with MWH Americas, Inc., for the
Engineering and Construction Services; and
B) Consultant Services Authorization No. 1 from MWH
Americas, Inc., in the amount of $750,000 for Capital Improvement Program
Management and Implementation Services.
Summary: This Contract will be used by Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department (WUD) for engineering/professional services to assist with the
implementation of WUD's 2015-2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The
selected engineering firm was procured under the provisions of Florida Statutes
287.055 (Consultant Competitive Negotiation Act). Consultant Service
Authorizations (CSA) will be negotiated and issued against the contract on a
task basis at the sole discretion of the County. The Contract has a term of three years, with
two one-year renewals. MWH Americas,
Inc. is a Palm Beach County company. CSA
No. 1 from MWH Americas, Inc. is in the amount of $750,000 for the Capital Improvement
Program Management and Implementation Services.
Services include
development of long term tools and procedures that will be used and implemented
during the five year contract period and beyond once the program is
completed. The five year CIP is
estimated at over $300 million, mostly repair and replacement projects. The 20 Year
CIP is estimated at over $1 billion. The
tools and processes developed in CSA No. 1 will allow efficiencies in
implementation that will save money well beyond their cost. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15%
overall. The Contract with MWH
Americas, Inc., provides for
SBE participation of 23.7% overall. The consultant has included a list of
certified small business subcontractors which they intend to use to meet their
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal.
This CSA includes 11.05%
overall participation. The cumulative SBE participation, including this
Authorization, is 11.05% overall. (WUD Project No. 14-054) Countywide (JM)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file Task Assignment
IP2 Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. FWC11357 (R2012-0573) with the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) which adds one hundred
additional acres of invasive plant control to the Lake Osborne work plan;
B) receive and file Task Assignment IP2
Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. FWC11357 (R2012-0573) with the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) which decreases funding by $15,000
for the term of June 18, 2013 to June 30, 2014 bringing the total task amount
with the change to $60,100;
C) receive and file Task Assignment
IP3 to Contract No. FWC11357 (R2012-0573) with the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) including a work plan for invasive plant
management in Lake Clarke, Lake Ida, Lake Osborne, and Lake Pine, reimbursable
up to $89,595, ending June 30, 2015; and
D) approve Budget Amendment in the Natural Areas Fund to
recognize the decrease in funding for IP2 ($15,000) and the new funding for IP3
($89,595).
SUMMARY: On April 17, 2012, the Board of County
Commissioners approved FWC Contract No. FWC11357 (R2012-0573)
for aquatic vegetation control for Lakes Clarke, Ida, Osborne, and Pine. Delegated authority to execute all future
time extensions, task assignments, certification, and any other forms
associated with this Contract was approved pursuant to PPM No. CW-O-051. Countywide
(SF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution approving a standard form Interlocal
Agreement for law enforcement services within the Lake Worth Lagoon during
manatee season; and
B) authorize
the County Administrator,
or his designee, to sign all future time extensions, task assignments,
certifications, and other forms associated with this standard form Interlocal
Agreement, and necessary minor amendments that do not substantially change the
scope of work, terms or conditions, of this Agreement.
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Manatee Protection Plan
(MPP) approved by the Board on August 21, 2007 (R2007-1420), the County has
committed to provide funding for on-water law enforcement activities in the
County’s waterways. On December 18,
2007, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Resolution (R2007-2277)
adopting a standard form Interlocal Agreement with law enforcement agencies for
an increased presence in the estuarine waters of Palm Beach County. A revised standard form Interlocal Agreement
for law enforcement services was approved on July 19, 2011, but expired on
April 30, 2014. The new Agreement includes updated County contract provisions. Countywide
(SF)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Estuary Habitat Restoration Program
Cooperative Agreement with the Department of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) to implement a
federally funded grant for $757,800 towards the construction of the Grassy Flats
Restoration Project within the Lake Worth Lagoon through December 2019;
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $757,800
in the Environmental Enhancement Non-Specific Fund (1225) to recognize
this Agreement;
C) authorize
the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign all future time extensions,
task assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with this contract
that do not significantly change the scope of work, terms, or conditions of the
Agreement;
D) authorize Work Supplement No. 1825-01B to build a portion
of Grassy Flats Restoration Project for an amount not to exceed $376,964.17 in accordance with Palm Beach County
Annual Dune & Wetlands Restoration Project No. 2013ERM01 Contract
(R2013-1825) with Eastman Aggregate Enterprises, LLC (Eastman); and
E) authorize the County
Administrator, or his designee to sign Work Supplement No. 1825-01B.
SUMMARY: The
Cooperative Agreement provides federal funding to reimburse the County up to
$757,800 for transportation and placement of sand to cap muck sediments and
limestone rock to create a breakwater to protect the wetland island at the
Grassy Flats project site. The County is providing $453,385 as
match. Work Supplement No. 1825-01B will
generate additional fill to complete the Grassy Flats Restoration Project. District
7 (SF)
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
month-to-month Lease Agreement
with David Salvador, a full-time County employee, at Peanut Island Park. Summary: Palm Beach County owns various park sites
throughout the County that have facilities for employees who reside on the
premises as a condition of their employment.
These residents maintain and repair the property on which they reside
and are on call 24 hours per day to provide on-site supervision of the Park and
report any vandalism, rowdiness, illegal activities, or other suspicious
conduct at the Park to law enforcement personnel. David Salvador will
not pay rent but will pay for all utilities and maintain the residence in good
and sanitary condition during the term of the Lease Agreement. Districts 1 & 7 (AH)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) ratify
the signature of the Mayor on an Indian River Lagoon License Plate Grant
Application submitted to South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) on
July 15, 2014, requesting $60,000 to fund 75% of the Jupiter Beach Park
Environmental Restoration Project;
B) authorize the County Administrator or
his designee to execute the Grant Funding Agreement, including any change in
the grant award amount that does not require an increase in the match amount,
as well as task assignments, certifications, standard forms, or amendments to
the Agreement that do not change the terms and conditions of the Agreement, if
the grant is approved; and
C) authorize the
Director of the Parks and Recreation Department to serve as Liaison Agent with
SFWMD for this project.
Summary: This Grant Application requests $60,000 from SFWMD for the Jupiter Beach
Park Environmental Restoration project. The grant elements include: removal of exotic
vegetation along the tidal creek and replanting native vegetation for
stabilization of the shoreline to reduce erosion and provide shade for park
patrons; creation of a dry retention area to reduce stormwater sheet flow from
the road and parking lot into the tidal creek; creation of three additional
parking spaces (one will be ADA accessible); and installation of an ADA
crosswalk and sidewalk to connect the parking area to the existing
restroom. The total project cost
identified in this Grant Application is $80,000. The grant request is for $60,000 (75%) and
requires a $20,000 (25%) match, which will be funded from the Parks and
Recreation Department Capital Budget. According to SFWMD, this Grant Application was
the only one submitted for the $94,634 available in grant funds. This could potentially increase our grant
award amount and our total grant project amount. If the grant award amount is increased, the
total grant project amount will be increased by the same amount and the project
scope will include additional exotic vegetation removal and replanting
with native vegetation. If the grant is awarded, construction is
required to be completed within one year of execution of the Grant Funding
Agreement. District 1 (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Budget Transfer of $35,000 within the 2005 $25
Million General Obligation
Recreational and Cultural Facilities Bond Fund from South Bay RV and Recreation
Center to Pioneer Park Splashpad Improvements. Summary: This Budget Transfer will provide the funding
necessary to establish budget
in the Pioneer Park Splashpad Improvements project. This
funding will be used to remove and replace the splashpad’s surge tank. The project scope for the South Bay RV and
Recreation Center project has been reduced, thus leaving funding available for
this Budget Transfer. This funding request is supported by the
District Commissioner. Funding
for this Budget Transfer is from the 2002 $50 Million General Obligation Recreational
and Cultural Facilities Bond referendum.
District 6 (PK)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following original executed Entertainment Contractor Agreements
for community events:
A) City Sound and Recording, LLC, The
Fabulous Fleetwoods concert, Canyon Town Center Amphitheater on June 21, 2014;
B) Innovative
Leisure, Inc., Fun Zone activities for the July 4th Celebration
event, Sunset Cove Amphitheater on July 4, 2014;
C) Thomas Alan
Magri, Replay concert, Sunset Cove Amphitheater on July 4, 2014; and
D) Zambelli
Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Fireworks Display for the July 4th Celebration
event, Sunset Cove Amphitheater on July 4, 2014.
Summary: The
Parks and Recreation Department produces cultural activities to promote the
quality of life in the communities it serves. The Parks and Recreation
Department produced two popular cultural events at the Canyon Town Center and
Sunset Cove Amphitheaters. These events
were attended by an estimated 4,300 people and generated positive support and
goodwill for the County. A sponsorship
from GL Homes offset the expenses of the concert at the Canyon Town Center
Amphitheater. A donation from the West
Boca Community Council offset part of the expenses of the July 4th
Celebration event at Sunset Cove Amphitheater.
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 Entertainment 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 2008-1109, amended by Resolutions 2010‑0644
and 2014-0168, and are now being submitted to the Board to receive and file. District
5 (AH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following original executed Amphitheater Rental Agreement:
AEG Live SE,
LLC, Lindsey Stirling concert, Sunset Cove Amphitheater for the period July 5,
2014, through July 6, 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 Amphitheater Rental Agreement has been
fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the
County Administrator/Director/Assistant Director of the Parks and Recreation
Department in accordance with Resolution 2011-1960, and is now being submitted
to the Board to receive and file. This
event helped to offer a balanced schedule of events which promote the quality
of life in the communities we serve. An
estimated 2,500 persons attended the event produced under the Amphitheater
Rental Agreement. District 5 (AH)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the
following original executed
Sound and Light Production Services Contractor Agreements:
A) Blackwood Productions, LLC, July 4th Celebration event,
Sunset Cove Amphitheater on July 4, 2014; and
B) Blackwood Productions, LLC, Lindsey Stirling concert, Sunset Cove
Amphitheater for the period July 5, 2014, through July 6, 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. District
5 (AH)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following original executed Independent Contractor Agreements and
First Amendment to Independent Contractor Agreement:
A) Dennis G. Mobley, Soul Line Dancing Instructor, Westgate Recreation
Center for the period July 2, 2014, through August 20, 2014;
B) Marya Willis Glowka, US Diving Coach, North County Aquatic Complex for
the period July 14, 2014, through October 14, 2014; and
C) Gold Coast Gymnastics, Inc., Tiny Tot Tumbling Instructor, West Boynton
Recreation Center for the period October 3, 2013, through September 27, 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. These 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 2002-2103, 2007-0409, and 2012-0168, and are now being submitted to
the Board to receive and file. Districts 1, 3 & 7 (AH)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
N. LIBRARY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the County Library’s Long-Range Plan for FY
2015-2017. Summary: This Plan
represents the Library’s mission statement, goals and objectives, and strategic
plan for FY 2015 through FY 2017. This
annual process of strategic planning is done in conjunction with the State’s
requirements for libraries receiving State Aid funds and with the County’s
budget process. The Library anticipates
receipt of $1,129,185 in State Aid to Public Libraries during FY 2015. The Library Advisory Board has endorsed this
Plan with Resolution 14-01, dated July 14, 2014. Highlights of the Plan for FY 2015 include:
·
Circulation
of books and other materials will increase by 2% to 9,512,905.
·
New
Library Annex opens;
·
Continued
promotion of self service options for library users including self pick-up of
holds and on-line fine payment;
·
Reference
questions will increase by 2% to 2,009,152;
·
Continued
emphasis in children’s programming and family reading skills development;
·
Increased
offering of classes on how to use E Readers and E Resources.
Countywide (AH)
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
SERVICE
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement with the Palm Beach Soil and
Water Conservation District in an amount not to exceed $79,000 to provide soil
and water resource conservation services for FY ‘15. Summary: This Agreement
provides funding for the Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District’s
(District) Resource Conservation activities. The District provides resource
conservation services to rural, agricultural, and urban communities to
facilitate soil and water conservation in Palm Beach County. Services include soil information, technical
assistance and education to improve water quality and quantity and soil
planning in Palm Beach County. Countywide (AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept
the donation of $27,500 from the Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden, Inc.
(Friends) to be added to the previously accepted donation on November 5, 2013
for a Tropical Wetland Garden and design; and
B) approve a Budget
Amendment in the Capital Outlay Fund (Fund 3900) in the amount of $27,500 to
complete the selected design of Art in Public Places for the Tropical Wetland
Garden design.
Summary: The
Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County (Mounts Botanical Garden) is
working with the Art in Public Places program to design a Tropical Wetland
Garden on the east side of the existing lake.
This Tropical Wetland Garden is featured as part of the current Mounts
Botanical Garden Master Plan, previously approved by the Board of County
Commissioners. The addition of this
donation of $27,500 from the Friends will provide adequate funds to complete
the garden design through the Art in Public Places process. District 7 (AH)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) ratify the Mayor’s signature on the FY ‘14 competitive Grant Application for
the Federal Office of Minority Health’s Youth Empowerment Program II (YEP II);
B) if awarded, authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to execute the FY ‘14
contract with the Federal Office of Minority Health YEP II, as well as future
contracts and amendments/modifications on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners, after approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s
Office; and
C) authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to execute subcontracts and
amendments utilizing funding from the above referenced grant.
Summary: Criminal Justice
Commission staff with CareerSource and Gulfstream Goodwill, Inc., as primary
partners, submitted a grant proposal to the Office of Minority Health on June
13, 2014 for $473,268 for the period of September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015,
to enhance the existing service platforms at youth empowerment centers (YECs)
with the ultimate goal of healthier life choices for youth. This opportunity was released to the public on
May 8, 2014 and did not allow for staff to obtain the Board’s approval through
the agenda item submittal process, thus the emergency signature process was
used. There is no match required for
this application. Countywide (PGE)
S. FIRE RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a copy of the Village of Royal Palm Beach Ordinance No. 983 extending
participation in the Fire/Rescue Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) through
December 31, 2024. Summary: The Fire/Rescue MSTU encompasses the unincorporated areas of Palm Beach
County plus the incorporated areas within the municipal boundaries of
municipalities that have opted to join the MSTU. The County currently provides fire-rescue
services to the Village of Royal Palm Beach through the Village’s participation
in the Fire/Rescue MSTU and an Interlocal Agreement (R2004-2635). The existing Village Ordinance opting into
the Fire/Rescue MSTU as a method to receive and pay for fire-rescue services
from the County is set to expire December 31, 2014. On June 19, 2014, the Village adopted
Ordinance No. 983 to extend their participation in the MSTU through December
31, 2024. A copy of Ordinance No. 983 is
being submitted as a receive and file agenda item for the
Clerk’s Office to note and receive. Countywide (SB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
First Amendment to Professional Service Agreement with Dr. Thomas H. Matese,
Jr., to provide professional services as Medical Director for Palm Beach County
Fire Rescue for an additional three-month period beginning October 1, 2014,
through December 31, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $53,612 during that
period. Summary: State law requires Palm Beach County Fire
Rescue, as an Emergency Medical Services Provider, contract with a
licensed/certified M.D. or D.O., who meets all criteria of Chapter 401, Florida
Statutes, and the Rules of the Department of Health, Chapter 64J-1, Florida
Administrative Code. On September 13,
2011, the County entered into a Professional Services Agreement (R2011-1413)
with Dr. Thomas H. Matese, Jr., for Medical Director services
which is set to expire September 30, 2014.
This First Amendment will extend the term of the agreement for an
additional three-month period through December 31, 2014 during which time the
County will evaluate successful proposals through a formal competitive bid
process. Payments to the Medical Director
for services during this extension period will not exceed $53,612. Countywide
(SGB)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: contracts for professional services with the following Post-doctoral
Psychology residents to complete a required 2000-hour residency that will
provide the residents training and experience in family and youth counseling
payable at $16.25 per hour for the period September 2, 2014, through September
1, 2015:
A) Ché Hurt in the amount of $32,500; and
B) Malissa Tigges in the amount of $32,500.
SUMMARY: The
Youth Affairs Division is an authorized counselor training facility for many
state colleges and universities offering degrees in psychology, social work,
etc. In order to meet state licensing
requirements, 2,000 hours of supervised services is required. The Division is offering its program as a
location to obtain this training. The
cost savings involved with this internship program is financially beneficial to
the County. Each intern, at a minimum, is assigned and completes the workload
equivalent to a Licensed Family Therapist.
The hourly rate of a Licensed Family Therapist is $22.44 versus the
hourly resident rate of $16.25. This provides the County with an approximate 38%
savings per resident. R2011-1963 authorized the County Administrator or his
designee, to execute future post-doctoral psychology resident contracts on
behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, after approval of legal
sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, and within budgeted
allocations. Countywide (PGE)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the executed Memorandum of Agreement
with the City of Miami, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, as a
fiscal agent for the Miami Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) to receive
equipment procured by the City of Miami using $111,268.26 of de-obligated
regional UASI funds from grant year 2010. SUMMARY: The UASI provides an annual federal grant
that the Division of Emergency Management receives to enhance domestic security
and emergency management operations in the County. The City of Miami was granted $5,885,153 for the
Miami Urban Area in 2010 funding. Unspent funding from the UASI 2010 grant was
used to purchase equipment which was transferred to Palm Beach County. Palm
Beach County received equipment valued at $111,268.26. The equipment is one 205 kilowatt
portable diesel generator with tandem trailer for $58,017.48 and one 175
kilowatt portable diesel generator with tandem trailer for $53,250.78. These portable generators will enhance the
capabilities of Palm Beach County to respond to, recover from and mitigate domestic
security and emergency management related issues. R2013-0622 dated May 21, 2013
authorizes the County Administrator or his designee to execute all UASI
sub-grant contracts on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, for the
UASI Grant Program in any given year. No
County matching funds are required. Countywide (PGE)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Agency Affiliation Agreement for Psychology
Students, with Palm Beach Atlantic University, Inc. earning graduate degrees to
obtain clinical experience in family and youth counseling under the supervision
of the Youth Affairs Division for the period May 12, 2014, through May 11, 2015,
at no cost to the County; and
B) authorize the County Administrator, or his designee,
to execute any future Affiliation Agreements, or amendments, between the County
and Palm Beach Atlantic University, Inc. in any educational field of study, on
behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, after approval of legal
sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, and within budgeted allocations.
SUMMARY: The County, through its Youth Affairs
Division is an authorized counselor training facility for many state colleges
and universities offering degrees in psychology, social work, and similar
fields of educational study. Counseling programs require clinical experience in
order to meet degree and licensing requirements. The Division is offering its services and
programs through this Affiliation Agreement as a means for the students to
obtain the necessary training and experience to earn their respective degree.
The initial term is for the period May 12,
2014, through May 11, 2015 with three one-year automatic renewal options. There
are no costs associated with this Affiliation Agreement. Countywide
(PGE)
4. Staff recommends motion
to approve: appointment of one new At Large member to
the countywide Consumer Affairs Hearing Board as follows:
Nominee |
Seat # |
Requirement |
Nominated by: |
Term |
Phillip
Schutzer |
1 |
Attorney |
Mayor
Priscilla Taylor Vice
Mayor Paulette Burdick |
08/19/2014 to 09/30/2017 |
SUMMARY: The
Consumer Affairs Ordinance approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
on December 17, 2013, and codified in Chapter 9, Article I of the Palm Beach
County Code, establishes a seven member Consumer Affairs Hearing Board (Hearing
Board). The Hearing Board serves in both an advisory capacity to the BCC and as
an appellate board, hearing administrative appeals filed by persons disputing
final decisions made by the Division of Consumer Affairs concerning the towing,
vehicle for hire, and moving industries. With the approval of this motion the
Hearing Board will have seven of seven members. Countywide (PGE)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
(FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services Criminal History Record Check User
Agreement for Non-Criminal Justice Purposes (User Agreement), which authorizes
the Palm Beach County Division of Consumer Affairs (Consumer Affairs) to
process fingerprint based criminal background checks on vehicle for hire
drivers through FDLE’s databases using livescan technology; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or designee to
execute any amendments or extensions of time relating to this FDLE User
Agreement.
SUMMARY: On April
15, 2014, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Vehicle for Hire (VFH)
Ordinance amendment allowing Consumer Affairs to run “Level 2” fingerprint
based national criminal history background checks on vehicle for hire drivers
through the FDLE and the Federal Bureau of Investigation databases. Execution
of this User Agreement is an FDLE prerequisite to finalizing the previously
approved action allowing Consumer Affairs Staff to process the “Level 2”
criminal history checks though the FDLE databases. Countywide (PGE)
AA. PALM
TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) three year Program Goal for Palm Beach County’s public transit
system, Palm Tran. Summary: On June 3, 2014, the Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) adopted an updated Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) Program (R2014-0869) for Palm Beach County’s public transit
system. In accordance with the approved DBE Program, Palm Tran has established
an overall goal of DBE participation for FY 2015 to FY 2017 on contracts that
are funded with assistance from the Federal Transportation Administration
(FTA). The DBE goal identifies the relative availability of DBEs (based on
evidence of ready, willing, and able businesses) in relationship to all
comparable businesses known to be available to compete for Palm Beach County’s
FTA-assisted contracts. The overall DBE goal reflects staff’s determination of
the level of DBE participation expected. The recommended goal for DBE
participation is 7%, broken down 4% Race Neutral and 3% Race Conscious. This
recommendation is consistent with the BCC-approved DBE Program. Countywide
(TKF)
BB. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Memorandum of Agreement Modification No. 1
between the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Miami, to extend
the FY2012 UASI Grant Program from April 30, 2014, through June 30, 2014. SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners accepted a
grant award for $383,909 on January 14, 2014, to fund various domestic security activities within
the County and region using federal Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funds
through the City of Miami as the Miami UASI’s fiscal agent (R2014-0089). The
original grant period was effective until April 30, 2014. This Grant Modification will extend the grant
period through June 30, 2014. There is
no match requirement associated with this award. No additional positions are needed and no
additional County funds are required. Countywide (PGE)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. SHERIFF
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file a
Grant Modification No. 3; dated June 24, 2014, with the Office of National Drug
Control Policy to provide an additional $45,000 in reimbursable funding, for
the Palm Beach Narcotics Task Force; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $45,000 in the
Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
SUMMARY: On April 2, 2013,
the Board of County Commissioners accepted an award from the Office of National Drug Control Policy to
provide $50,403 in reimbursable funding for overtime and other expenses
associated with the Palm Beach Narcotics Task Force (R2013-0394). On December 17, 2013, the Board of County
Commissioners accepted two grant modifications which provided a total of
$96,972 in additional reimbursable funding for overtime and other expenses
associated with the Palm Beach Narcotics Task Force (R2013-1853 and
R2013-1854). This third modification will provide an additional $45,000 in
reimbursable funding to offset equipment costs associated with the Palm Beach
Narcotics Task Force. There is no match requirement associated with this award.
No additional positions are needed
and no additional County funds are required. Countywide (PGE)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, a Notification of
Amended Donation by Great American Financial Resources for an insurance policy benefit in the amount of $4,012.14; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $4,013 in the
Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
SUMMARY: The Board of
County Commissioners accepted this donation award for $12,006.83 on April 15,
2014 (R2014-0546). The Notification of Amended Donation provides $4,012.14 in
additional FY ‘14 funding. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office was
designated as a beneficiary in a former employee’s Great American Financial
Resources 457 Fixed Annuity Policy. The
donation will be transferred to the employee welfare organization 501(c)(4). There is no match requirement associated with this donation.
No
additional positions are needed and no County funds are required. Countywide (PGE)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Federally-Funded Subgrant
Agreement between the Florida
Division of Emergency Management and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office,
which extends the FY ‘11 Operation Stonegarden grant period from April 30, 2014,
through August 31, 2014. SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners accepted a
grant award for $50,000 on January 24, 2012, to offset overtime costs associated
with enhancing the United States Border Patrol’s mission to secure the
Nation’s coastline through an all-threats layered integrated approach in
collaboration with local and state law enforcement agencies, and Border Patrol
(R2012-0194). The
original grant period was from October 1, 2011, through April 30, 2014. There
is no match requirement associated with this award. No additional positions are needed and no
additional County funds are required. Countywide (PGE)
AUGUST 19, 2014
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. SHERIFF
(Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file Modification No. 3 to Subgrant Agreement between the Florida Division
of Emergency Management and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for the FY 2010 Operation Stonegarden, to reduce the total grant award
amount from $210,000 to $207,207; and
B) approve
a downward Budget Amendment
of $2,793 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund to adjust the budget to the actual grant
award.
SUMMARY: The Palm Beach
County Sheriff’s Office received a FY 2010 Operation Stonegarden grant award,
to offset overtime and equipment costs associated with enhancing the United States Border Patrol’s
mission to secure the Nation’s coastline through an all-threats layered
integrated approach in collaboration with local and state law enforcement
agencies, and Border Patrol. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
accepted this grant for $100,000 on December 7, 2010 (R2010-2040). On September
10, 2013, the BOCC accepted a grant modification to increase the grant award by
$110,000 for a total of $210,000 (R2013-1212). On May 6, 2014, the BOCC agreed
to reinstate the grant agreement and extend the grant period through June 30,
2014 (R2014-0653). In FY 2014, we carried forward $103,372 in unspent grant
funds. This Grant Modification will decrease the carry forward amount by $2,793
due to equipment cost savings. There is no match requirement associated with
this award. No additional positions are needed and no
additional County funds are required. Countywide (PGE)
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AUGUST 19, 2014
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.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 Palm Beach County Code Chapter 27, Article X, Water Utilities
Tampering; amending Section 27-206, Penalties for Service Account Holders;
providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for severability; providing
for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; and providing for an
effective date. Summary: On May
18, 2010, Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the
Tampering Ordinance (2010-014) allowing the Water Utilities Department
(Department) to assess fines for tampering with or making unauthorized
connections to the Department’s utility system. The Tampering Ordinance
(2010-014) as it exists requires for the first offense and all subsequent
offenses be subject to $400 fines and any
administrative, testing, inspection, and court costs. The Department's experience since the
enactment of the Tampering Ordinance in 2010 (2010-014) has been that many of
the first offenses have not been either deliberate or egregious. The
proposed amendment will reduce the fine for a first offense for service
account holders for tampering and
unauthorized connections, and also allow the Department to impose costs for
damages to the utility system or assets on the service account holder. These
penalties are more conducive to the level of tampering and unauthorized
connections for service account holders. The following fines shall be
imposed on a service account holder: $50 for a first occurrence, and $400 for
any subsequent occurrences. The failure to pay any fees in accordance with this
section may be subject to all delinquent account procedures of the utility,
including the filing of a lien against any property for which a service account
exists. Countywide (MJ)
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AUGUST 19, 2014
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Stipulated Settlement Agreement with Westgate
Tabernacle, Inc., settling liens for accrued fines against Westgate Tabernacle,
Inc., 1700 Suwanee Drive, West Palm Beach, FL, Property Control No.
00-43-43-30-02-000-0420, recorded at book/page numbers 11345/101 and 23098/51. SUMMARY: Westgate Tabernacle, Inc. (Westgate)
was cited for unpermitted building improvements and for using its property as a
homeless shelter without prior zoning approval in 1998. In 2008, Westgate was cited for erecting a
tent without building permits and for using the property as a homeless shelter
without prior zoning approval. The principal amounts of accrued fines for each
code enforcement case are $22,600 and $28,050, respectively. Westgate’s new owner has made an offer to
compromise the outstanding fines and liens in the amount of $5,000. The proposed Settlement Agreement would: 1)
accept $5,000 as payment for the outstanding fines and liens; 2) require
Westgate to execute a Release in the County’s favor and an acknowledgement of
the County’s right to enforce its zoning, building, fire, and electrical code
regulations; and 3) require Westgate to agree that, in the event that
sheltering activities in excess of six persons per night resume without
appropriate permits, the fines/liens would be reinstituted, less the $5,000
paid. District 7 (ATP)
B. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Agreement with American Equities, Ltd.
No. 6 (AE6) for maintaining access to the Pine Glades Natural Area for County
personnel, County contractors, and emergency personnel through an approximately
80-acre property owned by AE6 during and after AE6’s development of their
property; and
B) authorize the County Administrator, or his designee,
to sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other
forms and necessary subsequent minor amendments associated with this Agreement,
that do not substantially change the scope or intention, nor terms or
conditions of the Agreement; and
C) approve
a Budget Amendment of
$25,000 in the Natural Areas Fund to recognize the donation.
SUMMARY: AE6 is proposing to re-plat and
develop its 80-acre property on Pratt & Whitney Road and immediately
adjacent to the southern boundary of the Pine Glades Natural Area. The AE6 property is currently encumbered with
an access easement in favor of Palm Beach County (County) that must be released
prior to re-platting of the AE6 property.
This Agreement provides a process using an escrow agent, whereby the
County’s current access easement will be released and replaced with other
temporary and ultimately permanent access easements for County personnel,
County contractors, and emergency response personnel to specific entrance
points on the southern boundary of the Pine Glades Natural Area. In addition, AE6 will donate $25,000 to the
County’s Natural Areas Fund for enhancement activities on Pine Glades Natural
Area as compensation for management of pre-treated stormwater that will drain
from the AE6 property into the Pine Glades Natural Area, and provide fire
hydrants adjacent to three accessways into the Pine Glades Natural Area. District
1 (SF)
AUGUST 19, 2014
5. REGULAR AGENDA
C. PUBLIC
SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida repealing and replacing Resolution
No. R2013-0485 and enacting a new schedule of fees, fines, and minimum
commercial automobile liability insurance limits for the Vehicle for Hire
Ordinance. SUMMARY:
In accordance with recent amendments to the Vehicle
for Hire (VFH) Ordinance, the Resolution establishes a total additional fee of
$26 to cover the cost of processing a Level 2 fingerprint based criminal
background check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. All other fees, fines, and insurance levels
remain unchanged. Countywide (PGE)
D. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
1. REVISED
TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff
recommends motion to approve: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funding to the following projects:
A) $1,000,000 for
resurfacing of 45th Street between Interstate 95 and Old Dixie
Highway/Greenwood Avenue (District 7); and
B) $600,000
$500,000 for resurfacing of Belvedere Road between Clubhouse Drive and
Australian Avenue (District 2).
Summary:
The
Department has identified surplus CDBG funding in the amount of $1,600,000
$1,500,000. These funds are from the recapture of monies from
projects that were successfully completed under budget, ones which did not move
forward, or from activities where CDBG funds were replaced with other Federal
grant funds. Due to limited Ad Valorem and other revenue for County
roadway infrastructure projects, Staff is recommending that these funds be used
for two County Engineering projects. The first project is the resurfacing
of 45th Street from west of Interstate 95 to Old Dixie
Highway/Greenwood Avenue. The second project is the resurfacing of
Belvedere Road from Clubhouse Drive to Australian Avenue. Both projects
will be implemented by the Engineering and Public Works Department. The
roadways have been determined to serve areas meeting CDBG income eligibility requirements.
These are Federal CDBG grant funds which require no local match.
(Strategic Planning Section) Districts 2 & 7 (TKF)
2. ADD-ON: Staff
recommends motion to approve: Amendment
No. 1 to a Special Economic Development Agreement for Major Investments
(R2009-1343) with Office Depot, Inc. to provide $500,000 in the form of a Job
Growth Incentive Grant. SUMMARY: On August 18, 2009, the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) approved a
Special Economic Development Agreement for Major Investments (R2009-1343) with
Office Depot, Inc. (Company) to provide up to $650,000 in annual reimbursements
of Ad Valorem Taxes over a ten year period. In order to receive these
reimbursements, the Company was required to invest $210,000,000 for the
construction of their world headquarters, to retain 1,750 full-time jobs
through 2019, and to create 200 new full-time jobs by August 2014, all at an
average annual wage of $76,792. Office Depot merged with OfficeMax in November
2013; however, the decision to locate the new headquarters to Illinois where
OfficeMax was located or to move it to the Office Depot location in Palm Beach
County was undecided and highly competitive. In December 2013, the Company selected
Palm Beach County. The Company’s merger with OfficeMax will create 378 jobs in
addition to those stated above. The proposed Amendment will require the Company
to retain all 2,328 jobs for a five year period after 2019, in exchange for
which the Company will receive $100,000 per year over the five year period. The
Amendment will only take effect if the original Agreement is fulfilled. The State of Florida will provide $3,000,000
in the form of a Quick Action Closing Fund Grant and the City of Boca Raton
will provide $1,500,000. The five year local economic impact is estimated to be
$443 Million based on an average annual salary of $104,000 for the additional
jobs. Funding for the Job Growth Incentive Grant will come from General Fund
Contingency Reserves. District 4 (DW)
E. LIBRARY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Library
Advisory Board selection of Douglas Crane as Director of the Library
Department. Summary: In accordance with Chapter 2000-405, Laws of
Florida, a Special Act for the Palm Beach County Library System, the Library
Advisory Board has selected Douglas Crane to replace John Callahan who is
retiring in September. The authority of
the Library Board to select the library director is provided in the Special
Act. The selection is subject to the
approval of the Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Crane’s starting salary will
be $121,749 annually. Countywide (AH)
AUGUST 19, 2014
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
F. ADMINISTRATION
1. REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff
recommends motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County,
Florida, recommending approval of Project Blink, a company authorized to do
business in the State of Florida, as a Qualified Target Industry (QTI) business
in a high-impact sector pursuant to s. 288.106 and s. 288.108, Florida
Statutes; providing for local financial support for the Qualified Target
Industry Tax Refund Program and Quick Action Closing Fund in the form of an Ad
Valorem Tax Exemption in an amount not to exceed $594,000 $650,000
over a six year period; and providing for an effective date; and
B) conceptually approve
an Economic Development Incentive for Project Blink in the amount of $594,000
$650,000 in the form of an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.
Summary: Project Blink is an aviation/engineering
company planning a plant expansion with a $25 Million capital investment. The company will create 110 new jobs at an
average annual wage of $84,892. It is
anticipated that the State of Florida will provide $880,000 from the Quick
Action Closing Fund (QACF) and $770,000 in the form of a Qualified Target Industry
Tax Refund (QTI). The $594,000 $650,000 local match required by
the State will be in the form of an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for a period not
to exceed six years provided the project meets the requirements under Florida
Statute 196.012. The company will be required to enter into a
formal agreement memorializing their commitments and establishing the terms
under which the local match will be provided.
At such time the company name will be disclosed. The company currently has an active agreement
whereby the County provided $1 Million in incentives for an expansion to their
facility, and although funds have recently been requested, to date no funds
have been disbursed due to the need for additional documentation required by
the County. The five year local economic impact is estimated to be $183 Million.
District 1 (DW)
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AUGUST 19, 2014
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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RECESS AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONVENE AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
AUGUST 19,
2014
7. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING
AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
A. HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
(Environmental Appeals Board)
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: reappointment
of the following two individuals to the Environmental Appeals Board for a term
of three years beginning on August 19, 2014 and ending on August 18, 2017:
Nominee Seat No. Seat Requirement Nominated
by:
Brian Joslyn, Esq. 5 Attorney PBC Bar
Association
Simon Coleman 1 Professional
Engineer American Society of
Civil Engineers- (ASCE)
Palm Beach Branch
Summary: The Board is composed of five members. Membership must consist of one lawyer
recommended by the Palm Beach County Bar Association; one person recommended by
the Gold Coast Builders Association (formerly known as Home Builders and
Contractors Association); one professional engineer recommended by the Palm
Beach Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers; one water resource
professional employed by the South Florida Water Management District; and one
drinking water engineer employed by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Simon Coleman has disclosed that he is an
employee of Alan Gerwig & Associates, Inc., which has a contract with the County for
Roadway Production Structural Engineering (R2014-0119). The Environmental Appeals Board provides no regulation, oversight, management,
or policy-setting recommendations regarding the subject contract. Disclosure of this contractual relationship
at a duly noticed public meeting is being provided in accordance with the
provisions of Sec. 2-443, of the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics. Countywide
(PGE)
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ADJOURN AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
RECONVENE AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 19, 2014
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
AUGUST 19, 2014
A. District
1 – COMMISSIONER HAL R. VALECHE
B. District
2 – COMMISSIONER PAULETTE BURDICK, VICE MAYOR
C. District
3 - COMMISSIONER SHELLEY VANA
Request approval to present off-site, a
Proclamation declaring August 26, 2014 as “Women’s Equality Day” in Palm Beach
County.
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
ADD-ON: Request approval to present off-site, a
Proclamation declaring August 28 – 31, 2014 as “Black Enterprise Golf and
Tennis Challenge Weekend” in Palm Beach County.
10. 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."