March 1, 2016 – 9:30 A.M.
FINAL
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
MARCH 1, 2016
PAGE ITEM
6 2C-6 DELETED: Proclamation declaring
“Every Monday as Meatless Monday” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by
Commissioner Burdick)
6 2C-7 ADD-ON:
Certificate of Special Recognition to Fitzroy Rhoden, a Glades Central High
School student who saved the life of an instructor by using CPR skills learned
at school. (Sponsored by Commissioner McKinlay)
6 2C-8 ADD-ON:
Proclamation declaring April 2016 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Palm
Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Vana)
38 5B-1 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) an Amendment to the Temporary Operating
Agreement (TOA), R2015-1356, with Rasier, LLC (Rasier), a subsidiary of Uber
Technologies, Inc. allowing Uber to continue operating as a transportation
network company (TNC) in Palm Beach County until April 30, 2016 September
30, 2016 or such time revisions of the Palm Beach County Vehicle
for Hire Ordinance, addressing TNC-related issues, are approved by the Palm
Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), whichever occurs first; and
B) Temporary Operating Agreement with Lyft, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation, (Lyft) to operate as a TNC in Palm Beach County until April
30, 2016 September 30, 2016 or such time revisions of the
Palm Beach County Vehicle for Hire Ordinance, addressing TNC-related issues,
are approved by the BCC, whichever
occurs first.
SUMMARY: On March
10, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a TOA with Rasier to
operate in Palm Beach County until September 30, 2015. At the September 22, 2015 meeting, the BCC
approved an extension of the TOA authorizing Rasier to continue operations in
Palm Beach County until March 31, 2016 or until such time the Governor of
Florida signs TNC related legislation into law, whichever occurs first. Staff was also given direction to allow other
TNC companies to enter into the same TOA with the County. Staff is requesting to extend the TOA with
Rasier until April 30, 2016 September 30, 2016 since there are
legislative issues that are not resolved which might require changes to the
Vehicle for Hire Ordinance. This extension
will allow for legislation to be finalized and/or provide staff additional time
to revise the Vehicle for Hire Ordinance.
In addition, Lyft is requesting the County to enter into a TOA to
operate in Palm Beach County. Other than
Rasier, Lyft is the only company that requested a TOA. Therefore, staff is requesting approval of
the TOA with Lyft which provides the same terms and conditions set forth in the
TOA with Rasier and will also expire on April 30, 2016 September 30,
2016 or such time revisions of the Palm Beach County Vehicle for
Hire Ordinance, addressing TNC-related issues, are approved by the BCC, whichever occurs first. Countywide (JB) (County
Attorney/Public Safety)
38 5C-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: a letter from the Palm Beach County Board of
County Commissioners supporting Mayor Mary Lou Berger in her candidacy for Second
Vice President of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC), as required by
FAC’s bylaws. SUMMARY: Mayor Mary Lou Berger currently serves as a
member of FAC’s Board of Directors and is the Vice Chair of the FAC Urban
Caucus and a member of the FAC Enterprise Committee. Additionally, Mayor Berger
is an active member of the National
Association of Counties (NACo), serving as both a member of the NACo Environment,
Energy and Land Use Steering Committee and of the NACo International Economic
Development Task Force. Mayor Berger has expressed interest in serving as a
member of FAC’s Executive Committee. The election for the Second Vice President of FAC will be held at the
Association’s annual meeting June 28th - July 1st. Countywide (DW) (Admin/Legislative Affairs)
38 5C-2 ADD-ON:
Infrastructure surtax update by the
County Administrator. SUMMARY: On February 9, 2016, the Board directed Staff
to continue to work towards a discretionary local
government infrastructure surtax for the upcoming November ballot by meeting
with Municipalities, the School District, Cultural Council, community
organizations and the business community and to discuss implementation of the
surtax and allocation of the proposed penny for infrastructure. On February 24,
2016, the following proposal was presented to the League of Cities with the
League of Cities, School District and Cultural Council:
School Board 46.5%
County 28.5%
Municipalities 18.5%
Cultural Facilities 6.5%
The discussion at the League was generally supportive and a motion to
not oppose was passed. However, since
the League meeting, staff has continued to refine the proposal and is now
presenting a revised proposed distribution for consideration of the parties as
follows:
School Board 48.0%
County 28.5%
Municipalities 18.5%
Cultural Facilities 5.0%.
As directed, staff is working diligently to compile the infrastructure
project lists and will be prepared to present the lists at the March 22, 2016,
BCC meeting. With Board concurrence,
staff will work with the Municipalities and School Board to secure agreements
for the proposed plan and present to the BCC an ordinance with proposed ballot
language providing for placement of the surtax on the November 8, 2016 ballot.
Interlocal agreements with the governing bodies of the Municipalities
representing a majority of the County’s population are needed to establish a
distribution formula that would be inclusive of all proposed partners. Countywide (PFK) (Admin)
42 9D ADD-ON: Request
approval to present off-site, Certificates of Congratulations presented to
Nicholas Evans and August Horstman for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, the
highest and most prestigious rank in the Boy Scouts organization. (Sponsored by
Commissioner Abrams)
42 9G ADD-ON: Request approval to present
off-site, a Proclamation recognizing the 30th Pastoral Anniversary
of Bishop Walter Oshea Granger. (Sponsored by Commissioner 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
MARCH 1, 2016
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 6)
3. CONSENT
AGENDA (Pages 7 - 35)
4. PUBLIC HEARING - 9:30 A.M. (Page 36)
5. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 37 - 38)
6. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 39)
7. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page 40)
8. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 41)
9. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 42)
10. ADJOURNMENT (Page 42)
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MARCH 1, 2016
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 6
2C-1 National Coalition of 100 Black Women – West
Palm Beach Chapter’s Women’s History Day
2C-2 Florida Bicycle Month
2C-3 American Red Cross Month
2C-4 Florida Surveyors & Mappers Week
2C-5 Women’s History Month
2C-6 Every Monday as Meatless Monday
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 7
3A-1 Handicap
Accessibility & Awareness Grant Review Committee reappointments
Page 8
3A-2 CareerSource
Palm Beach County, Inc. Board of Directors reappointment
3A-3 Resolution urging the enactment of weather
impacts legislation currently before the Florida Legislature
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 8
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
Page 9
3B-4 Change
orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments, etc.
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 9
3C-1 Supplemental No. 14 with Arcadis U.S., Inc.
for professional services related to Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Northlake
Boulevard intersection improvements
3C-2 Resolution to finalize the Municipal Service
Taxing Unit special assessment roll for Fargo Avenue,
El Paso Drive to Arrowhead Drive
Page 10
3C-3 Resolution to finalize the Municipal Service
Taxing Unit special assessment roll for El Paso, Pinto
Drive and Pancho Way east of Blanchette Trail
3C-4 Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Jupiter
regarding open cuts in County maintained rights-of-way
3C-5 Contract with Wynn & Sons Environmental
Construction Co., Inc. for task orders issued under the Annual Pathway and
Minor Construction Contract
3C-6 Contract with Wynn & Sons Environmental
Construction Co., Inc. for task order issued under the Annual Pathway and Minor
Construction Contract utilizing Federal funds
Page 11
3C-7 Agreement with Northern Palm Beach County
Improvement District relating to roadway improvements for Hood Road (east of
Florida’s Turnpike to west of Central Boulevard)
3C-8 Subordination of utility interests and
agreement for reimbursement for additional facility relocations with FPL on a
parcel of land located on the south side of Via Ancho Road
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 12
3D-1 Amendment No. 5 with Nabors Giblin & Nickerson,
P.A. to provide disclosure counsel and related legal services for two County
financings
3D-2 Amendment No. 5 with Greenspoon Marder, P.A.
to provide bond counsel and related legal services for the Airport System
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016
3D-3 Amendment No. 5 with Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
to provide bond counsel and related legal services for the Public Improvement
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016
MARCH 1, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 13
3E-1 Contract for Provision of Financial
Assistance with 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. to provide a special needs
help line
3E-2 Ratify the Mayor’s signature on the Ryan
White Addressing HIV Care and Housing Coordination Through
Data Integration to Improve Health Outcomes Along the HIV Care Continuum Grant
Application to RAND Corporation
F. AIRPORTS
Page 13
3F-1 Extension
of Time with the Florida Department of Transportation for security enhancements
and improvements at PBIA
3F-2 Deleted
Page 14
3F-3 Amendment
No. 3 with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company relating to the Baggage Claim
improvements project at PBIA
3F-4 Second
Amendment with Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation, LLC associated with leased
facilities at the North County Airport and Palm Beach County Glades Airport
3F-5 Non-Signatory Airline Agreement with
Canadian North, Inc.
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 15
3G-1 Resolution authorizing the issuance of Public
Improvement Revenue Refunding bonds, Series 2016
3G-2 Negotiated
Settlement Agreement for a Code Enforcement Lien against Paula D. Garcia
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 16
3H-1 Amendments
No. 1 to three Job Order Contracts (general contractor services)
3H-2 Amendment
No. 3 with The BG Group, LLC for demolition of selected structures
Page 17
3H-3 Consultant Services Authorization No. 2 with
Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, Inc. for an update to the Palm Beach
County Judicial Facilities Master Plan
3H-4 Contract with West Construction, Inc. to
construct the John Prince Park Mound Circle project
3H-5 Contract with Colomé & Associates, Inc.
to provide architectural/engineering services for the Palm Tran South County
expansion project
Page 18
3H-6 Amended Restrictive Covenant for maintenance of
littoral planting area at the County’s West Boca Library Complex
3H-7 Agreement with Jupiter Medical Center, Inc.
relating to the County’s Public Safety Radio System
I. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Page 19
3I-1 State
Housing Initiative Partnership Program Annual Report and Closeout Annual Report
and the Triennial Report 2015
Page 20
3I-2 Assistance
Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency relating to the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Program
3I-3 State
Housing Initiatives Partnership additional allocation
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 21
3J-1 Construction
Board of Adjustments and Appeals appointment/reappointment
3J-2 Land
Development Regulation Advisory Board appointment/reappointment
MARCH 1, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 22
3K-1 Designate authority
to enter into standard agreements for the Water Utilities Department
3K-2 Utility Easement granted by McDonald’s
Restaurants of Florida, Inc. on property located at Lake Worth Road and
Sherwood Forest Boulevard
Page 23
3K-3 Amendment No. 1 with Hinterland Group, Inc.
for the Lift Station Rehabilitation project
3K-4 Amendment No. 2 with
Mathews Consulting, Inc. associated with the Western Region Operations
Center
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 24
3L-1 Resolution authorizing a transfer from the
Pollution Recovery Trust Fund to the Native Canopy Education Program
3L-2 Work Order No. 0650-2 to construct a system
of breakwaters at Jewell Cove Shoreline Restoration Site
Page 25
3L-3 Change Order No. 2 with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection for dune construction on the Singer
Island Shore Protection project
3L-4 Groundwater
& Natural Resources Protection Board reappointments
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 26
3M-1 Receive and file two Entertainment Contractor
Agreements
3M-2 Receive and file three Amphitheater Rental
Agreements
Page 27
3M-3 Receive and file one Independent Contractor
Agreement
3M-4 Second
Addendum to Authorized Provider Agreement with the American Red Cross to
provide swimming lessons to underserved populations
3M-5 Receive and file one Tee Time Advertising and
Sales Agreement
N. LIBRARY
- None
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Page 28
3Q-1 Award from the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for Law
Enforcement eXchange project
3Q-2 Criminal
Justice Commission reappointments
R. HUMAN RESOURCES - None
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 29
3S-1 Receive
and file three standard Interlocal Agreements for Swimming Lessons
3S-2 Medicaid Provider Renewal Enrollment
Application and related forms relative to Fire Rescue transport claims to
Medicaid
3S-3 First Amendment with the Town of Lake Park
for fire protection and emergency medical services
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 30
3U-1 Interlocal Agreement with South Florida Water
Management District for cost sharing to obtain base LIDAR map data through the
U.S. Geological Survey
MARCH 1, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None
W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 30
3X-1 Termination notice with the Village of
Tequesta relative to geographic-based alert system
Page 31
3X-2 Interlocal Agreement
for Civil Drug Court with the City of Riviera Beach
3X-3 Grant Adjustment Notices from the U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against
Women
Page 32
3X-4 Amendment No.
R1A2 with the Florida Department of Health relating to the SANE program
Page 33
3X-5 Interlocal Agreements and Contracts for
Professional Services to provide reentry services
Page 34
3X-6 Award from the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to fund
ex-offender community reentry services
Y. PURCHASING - None
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None
AA. PALM TRAN - None
BB. YOUTH SERVICES - None
CC. MEDICAL EXAMINER
Page 35
3CC-1 2015 Paul Coverdell Grant Award
Notification to provide forensic anthropology services
PUBLIC HEARING – 9:30 A.M.
Page 36
4A Criminal Justice Commission Ordinance
REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 37
5A-1 Resolution
establishing fees and fines for the Home Caregiver Ordinance
COUNTY
ATTORNEY
Page 38
5B-1 Amendment to the
Temporary Operating Agreement with Rasier, LLC (Uber); Temporary Operating
Agreement with Lyft, Inc.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 39)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 40)
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 41)
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 42)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 42)
MARCH 1, 2016
2C. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
1. Proclamation declaring March 6, 2016 as
“National Coalition of 100 Black Women – West Palm Beach Chapter’s Women’s
History Day” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Taylor)
2. Proclamation declaring March 2016 as
“Florida Bicycle Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Taylor)
3. Proclamation
declaring March 2016 as “American Red Cross Month” in Palm Beach County.
(Sponsored by Mayor Berger)
4. Proclamation
declaring March 20 – 26, 2016 as “Florida Surveyors & Mappers Week” in Palm
Beach County. (Sponsored by Mayor Berger)
5. Proclamation
declaring March 2016 as “Women’s History Month” in Palm Beach County.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Valeche)
6. DELETED:
Proclamation declaring “Every Monday as Meatless Monday” in Palm Beach
County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Burdick)
7. ADD-ON: Certificate of Special Recognition to
Fitzroy Rhoden, a Glades Central High School student who saved the life of an
instructor by using CPR skills learned at school. (Sponsored by Commissioner
McKinlay)
8. ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring April 2016 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in
Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Vana)
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MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: reappointment of five at-large members to the Handicap
Accessibility and Awareness Grant Review Committee (Committee) for a term
beginning March 12, 2016, through March 11, 2018.
Reappointments: Seat No. Nominated by:
Tomas Boiton 1 Mayor
Berger
Vice Mayor Valeche
Comm.
Burdick
Comm.
Abrams
Comm.
Taylor
Comm.
Vana
Linda Warren 2 Mayor
Berger
Vice Mayor Valeche
Comm. Burdick
Comm.
Abrams
Comm.
Taylor
Comm.
Vana
Jerome Goldstein 3 Mayor
Berger
Vice Mayor Valeche
Comm.
Burdick
Comm.
Abrams
Comm.
Taylor
Comm.
Vana
Alfred Thomas Hogarth 5 Mayor
Berger
Vice Mayor Valeche
Comm.
Burdick
Comm.
Abrams
Comm.
Taylor
Comm.
Vana
William Lapp 4 Mayor Berger
Vice Mayor Valeche
Comm.
Abrams
Comm.
Taylor
Comm.
Vana
SUMMARY: The appointees are current at-large members
of the Committee. They have all expressed an interest in reappointment and have
met the attendance requirements during the current term. This Committee currently
consists of seven members and there are two vacancies. Including the current
suggested reappointments, the Committee has a diversity composition of: four
Caucasian (57%), two African-Americans (29%), and one Hispanic (14%). Four of
the seven are persons with disabilities and three are advocates for persons
with disabilities. All members are residents of Palm Beach County and persons
with disabilities or advocate for persons with disabilities. All five terms will expire on March 11, 2016.
All appointments are for a term of two years and are at-large. Mr. Lapp has
disclosed that he is a volunteer for the Florida Outreach Center of the Blind
(FOCB), where his wife is the executive director. Disclosure of this
relationship is being provided in accordance with Sec. 2-443, of the Palm Beach
County Code of Ethics, and the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics opinion,
dated September 14, 2011 which opined that Mr. Lapp is not prohibited from
serving on this Committee. The advisory opinion is attached to the Agenda Item.
Additionally, the Committee provides no regulation, oversight, management, or
policy-setting recommendations regarding the non-profit agency. A memorandum
was sent to the Board of County Commissioners on January 27, 2016. Countywide
(DO)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the
reappointment of Christopher G. Cothran to the CareerSource Palm Beach County,
Inc. Board of Directors for the period March 1, 2016, through September 30, 2018:
Nominee/Appointment |
Seat No. |
Term |
Area of Representation |
Nominated By |
Christopher G.
Cothran |
7 |
3/1/16-9/30/18 |
Private
Sector |
Business
Development Board of
Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Summary: On July 10, 2007, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the Agreement (R2007-1220) with CareerSource Palm
Beach County which stipulates the membership of the Board. The Agreement states
that 17 private sector members are appointed by the BCC at the recommendation
of the Business Development Board. The
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act requests that an emphasis be placed on
Chief Executive Officers or highest level of management positions for both
community and business sector appointments. The CareerSource Palm Beach County,
Inc. Board of Directors is comprised of a minimum of 35 members as determined from time
to time by the Board of Directors with representatives of business in
the local area who are owners of businesses, local educational entities, labor
organizations, community-based organizations, economic development agencies, or
one-stop partners. Existing diversity makeup of the CareerSource Palm Beach
County, Inc. Board of Director’s is as follows: 54% Male Caucasian; 15% Female Caucasian; 4% Male
African-American; 19% Female African-American and 8% Male Hispanic-American. Countywide
(JB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution urging the enactment of weather impacts legislation
currently before the Florida Legislature as House Bill 1223 and Senate Bill
1544 and providing for transmission of the Resolution and an effective date. SUMMARY: Approval of this item encourages the creation
of an interagency workgroup among the state agencies led by Florida’s Division
of Emergency Management. The group would review information, coordinate ongoing
state efforts, collaborate on initiatives, leverage resources, and prepare an
annual report relating to weather events and weather event responses. Countywide
(RPB)3
B. CLERK
& COMPTROLLER
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Warrant List.
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the following final minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners’ meetings:
Meeting Type Meeting Date
Joint Workshop November 9, 2015
Regular November 17, 2015
Regular December 1, 2015
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts
(regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the
Clerk & Comptroller’s Office. Countywide
MARCH 1, 2016
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 August 2015. Countywide
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Supplement Number 14 to Project 1997512(A3), R2001-1894, with Arcadis
U.S., Inc. (Arcadis), in a total amount of $71,106.58 for professional services
for the preparation of design plans and construction bid documents for Seminole
Pratt Whitney Road and Northlake Boulevard Intersection Improvements project
(Project). SUMMARY: Filing of this
Supplement No. 14 will provide notification to the Board of County
Commissioners, required under PPM CW-F-050 that the cumulative value of the
additional services exceeds $250,000.
Supplement No. 14, with a total amount of $71,106.58, resulted in a cumulative
value of $302,515.14, for approved additional services. Those additional services include the
revision of roadway construction plans to address offsite drainage, reduce
right-of-way impacts, modify northbound alignment at Seminole Pratt Whitney Road
and Northlake Boulevard, add traffic calming separators per the Indian Trail
Improvement District’s (ITID) request and revise pond configuration to be
directly connected to the ITID’s canal.
Arcadis is under contract as Palm Beach County’s consultant. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation committed for this project agreement is 26%,
to date the cumulative SBE participation is 30.13%. District 6
(MRE)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution to finalize the Municipal Service Taxing Unit special assessment roll to provide paving and drainage improvements for Fargo Avenue, El Paso Drive to Arrowhead Drive project (Project);
B) authorize the Tax Collector’s Office and/or the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office to process and collect the assessments; and
C) approve a change in Palm Beach County’s (County) maintenance responsibility for Fargo Avenue, El Paso Drive to Arrowhead Drive from courtesy maintained to full County maintenance.
SUMMARY: Finalization of the special assessment roll for the Project will allow the assessment payments to be processed and collected by the Tax Collector’s Office and/or the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office. The total assessment is a fixed cost of $7,000 per lot payable in ten equal annual installments at an interest rate of five percent (5%) per annum as set by the Board of County Commissioners. Fargo Avenue, El Paso Drive to Arrowhead Drive will be changed from being County courtesy maintained to full County maintenance. District 6 (MRE)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution to finalize the Municipal Service Taxing Unit special assessment roll to provide paving and drainage improvements for El Paso Drive, Pinto Drive, and Pancho Way east of Blanchette Trail (Project);
B) authorize the Tax Collector’s Office and/or the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office to process and collect the assessments; and
C) approve a change in Palm Beach County’s (County) maintenance responsibility for El Paso Drive, Pinto Drive, and Pancho Way east of Blanchette Trail from courtesy maintained to full County maintenance.
SUMMARY: Finalization of the special assessment roll for the Project will allow the assessment payments to be processed and collected by the Tax Collector’s Office and/or the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office. The total assessment is a fixed cost of $10,000 per lot payable in 20 equal annual installments at an interest rate of five percent (5%) per annum as set by the Board of County Commissioners. El Paso Drive, Pinto Drive, and Pancho Way east of Blanchette Trail will be changed from being County courtesy maintained to full County maintenance. District 6 (MRE)
4. Staff recommends motion to approve: an Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) with the Town of Jupiter (Town) regarding open cuts in Palm Beach County (County) maintained rights-of-way. SUMMARY: The Town has agreed to follow the policies and procedures set forth by the County regarding open cuts in County roads; however, the Town is requesting that it not be required to provide surety for the open cuts, as required by County PPM EL-O-3605 and EL-O-3606, but instead be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. A similar Agreement with the Town recently expired. District 1 (MRE)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract in an amount not to exceed $5,765,000 for
task orders which may be issued for the Annual Pathway and Minor Construction
Contract (Contract), Project No. 2015055, with Wynn & Sons Environmental
Construction Co., Inc. (Contractor), the lowest, responsive and responsible
bidder. SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract will provide
for construction and/or resurfacing of pathways and parking areas, construction
of speed humps, traffic separators, miscellaneous concrete works and other
minor construction projects. The Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the project is 15%. The SBE participation committed for the
project by the Contractor is 95% overall.
The Contractor is a Palm Beach County company. Countywide (MRE)
6. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 for task orders which may be issued for the annual pathway and minor construction contract federalized (Contract), Project No. 2015056, with Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction Co., Inc. (Contractor), the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder. SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract will provide for construction and/or resurfacing of pathways and parking areas, construction of speed humps, traffic separators, miscellaneous concrete works and other minor construction projects, which are partially or fully funded with federal funds. The contractor is a Palm Beach County company. Countywide (MRE)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an Agreement with Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District (Northern) concerning the funding of roadway improvements for Hood Road from east of Florida’s Turnpike to west of Central Boulevard (Project);
B) Supplemental Contract No. 6 (Supplement) to contract R2013-1123 in the amount of $111,366.21, with Stanley Consultants, Inc. (Stanley) for professional services for the Project; and
C) a Budget Amendment of $1,128,922 in the Road Impact Fee Fund – Zone 1 to recognize reimbursement funding from Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District and appropriate it to the Project.
SUMMARY: Approval of the Agreement and Supplement will provide funding from Northern for roadway improvements they have requested in support of their Unit of Development No. 2C which abuts Hood Road, and will provide the services necessary for the preparation of design plans and construction bid documents for the requested roadway improvements. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the Project is 15%. Stanley committed to an SBE participation of 22% for this Project. They proposed 11.87% SBE participation for this Supplement and, to date, they have achieved 23.43% SBE participation for the Project, thus exceeding their commitment. Stanley is a Palm Beach County company. District 1 (MRE)
8. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Subordination of Utility Interests and Agreement for Reimbursement for additional facility relocations with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) on a parcel of land located on the south side of Via Ancho Road, west of Boca Rio Road. SUMMARY: Approval of the subordination will subordinate an FPL utility license interest and allow Palm Beach County (County) to accept a warranty deed for the additional right-of-way. As part of the platting process, the Tri-County Humane Society is required to provide the County with additional right-of-way on the south side of Via Ancho Road, 40 feet from the centerline of the existing right-of-way, in accordance with the development conditions associated with a new animal shelter facility. District 5 (MRE)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement (R2010-1221) with the law firm of Nabors Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. (Attorney), to provide disclosure counsel and related legal services for the following two County financings: (a) the Public Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016; and (b) the Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016. SUMMARY: The Attorney was selected as disclosure counsel for the above County financings by the County Financing Committee at the January 21, 2016 meeting. This Amendment No. 5 confirms that selection by amending the Agreement for disclosure counsel and related legal services between Palm Beach County and the Attorney. Payment for legal services in connection with the financings will be as provided for in the Agreement. Countywide (PFK)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement (R2010-1220) with the law firm of Greenspoon Marder, P.A. (Attorney), to provide bond counsel and related legal services for the Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (the “Bonds”). SUMMARY: The Attorney was selected as bond counsel for the Bonds by the County Financing Committee at the January 21, 2016 meeting. This Amendment No. 5 confirms that selection by amending the Agreement for bond counsel and related legal services between Palm Beach County and the Attorney. Payment for the legal services in connections with the bond issuance will be as provided for in the Agreement. Countywide (PFK)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement (R2010-1325) with the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. (Attorney), to provide bond counsel and related legal services for the Public Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (the “Bonds”). SUMMARY: The Attorney was selected as bond counsel for the Bonds by the County Financing Committee at the January 21, 2016 meeting. This Amendment No. 5 confirms that selection by amending the existing Agreement for bond counsel and related services between Palm Beach County and the Attorney. Payment for the legal services in connection with the bond issuance will be as provided for in the Agreement. Countywide (PFK)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance
with 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (211), for the period February 1, 2016,
through September 30, 2016, in an amount totaling $25,000 to provide a special
needs help line to serve as a source of information and referrals to Palm Beach
County families. Summary: This
Contract provides gap funding to maintain critical information and referral
services for parents and individuals with special needs. This action is necessitated by a loss of
foundation grant funding to 211 for the services. The financial assistance provided through
this Contract and accompanying support from United Way of Palm Beach County,
Inc. and the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County will allow the
needed services to continue uninterrupted. These funds are in addition to the $142,457
that the County has agreed to provide for the Information, Assessment and
Referral Helpline approved by the Board of County Commissioner on November 17,
2015 (R2015–1606). To better serve Palm Beach County residents, this service
and any future funding for this purpose will be discussed during contract
negotiations for FY 2016 – 2017. This
help line assists parents in accessing health care services from a variety of
agencies that provide medical, dental, speech, physical therapy, occupational
therapy, behavioral therapy and cognitive therapy services. (FAA) Countywide
(HH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to ratify: signature of the Mayor on the Ryan White Addressing
HIV Care and Housing Coordination Through Data
Integration to Improve Health Outcomes Along the HIV Care Continuum Grant Application
with the RAND Corporation, for the period May 1, 2016, through August 31, 2018,
in a total amount not to exceed $418,483.
Summary: The Grant Application was submitted to the RAND Corporation, and is made available by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. The grant highlights the need for the
integration of data systems and service planning between the Ryan White program
and the City of West Palm Beach’s Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
(HOPWA) program. The grant will allow
Community Services to improve health outcomes by providing needed
medical and support services to homeless Palm Beach County residents living
with HIV/AIDS. The emergency signature
process was utilized because there was insufficient time to submit this
application through the regular agenda process. No County match is required. (Ryan White) Countywide (HH)
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file:
an Extension of Time to the following Joint Participation Agreement
(JPA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT): Security
Enhancements and Improvements at Palm Beach International Airport, Financial
Project Number 427911-1-94-01 approved by the Board on June 29, 2010
(R2010-1013 and R2010-2014), is hereby extended until June 30, 2016. SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for
execution of the above Extension of Time to the JPA with the FDOT was approved
by the Board on October 18, 2011 (Agenda Item No. 3F11). Countywide (AH)
2. DELETED
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment No. 3 to the Construction Manager (CM)
at Risk Contract with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (WT) in the amount
of $4,313,449 and 230 calendar days for Task Order No. 8: Baggage Claim
Improvements for the Baggage Handling System (BHS) Improvements at Palm Beach
International Airport (PBIA); and
B) a Budget Transfer of
$4,313,449 in the Airports’ Improvement and Development Fund to provide budget
for the CM at Risk contract with WT.
This includes a transfer from Reserves of $4,313,449.
SUMMARY: The CM at Risk Contract with WT
for CM at Risk Services for BHS Improvements at PBIA was approved by the Board
on October 16, 2012 (R-2012-1519). Amendment No. 1 for the Guaranteed Maximum
Price (GMP) in the amount of $41,983,731 and 616 calendar days was approved by
the Board on October 21, 2014 (R2014-1637).
Amendment No 2 in the amount of $1,758,721 and 31 calendar days was
approved by the Board on October 20, 2015 (R2015-1454). Task orders and change
orders including preconstruction tasks related to the BHS construction project
were approved in accordance with PPM CW-F-050.
The total contract amount approved to date is $43,907,043. Approval of Amendment No. 3 will provide
funds to complete Task Order No. 8: Baggage Claim Improvements at PBIA. WT is a Baltimore, Maryland based firm;
however, the work will be directly managed by the local South Florida office in
Broward County. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this contract
was established at 12%. The total to
date participation for this contract is 11.24%; however, it is anticipated that
the goal will be achieved at completion of the project. Countywide (AH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Second Amendment (Amendment) to Fixed Base Operator
Lease Agreement (R2010-1109) with Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation, LLC d/b/a
Landmark Aviation, a Delaware limited liability company (Landmark), authorizing
Landmark to charge per diem rates for short term leases; providing for
reimbursement through rental credits for improvements made at the request of
Department; and providing for the installation of an above ground self-service
fuel tank at the North County General Aviation Airport (North County Airport)
at no cost to the County. SUMMARY: Landmark leases facilities at
the North County Airport and Palm Beach County Glades Airport (Pahokee Airport)
for the provision of fixed based operator services for general aviation
aircraft. This Amendment authorizes Landmark to charge per diem rates for the
short term lease of buildings and improvements. This Amendment also provides
for reimbursement of the cost of improvements to the premises as may be
requested by the Department in the form of rental credits and the installation
of an above ground self-service fueling tank by Landmark for use by customers
desiring to fuel their own aircraft. This Amendment updates general contract
language, including provisions related to nondiscrimination and third party
beneficiaries. Countywide (HF)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Non-Signatory
Airline Agreement with Canadian North, Inc., an Alberta Corporation, commencing
January 31, 2016, and terminating September 30, 2016, with automatic October 1st
to September 30th annual term renewals unless canceled. SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for execution of the standard
County Non-Signatory Agreement above was approved by the Board of County
Commissioners in R2014-1575. Countywide (AH)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of
Palm Beach County, Florida authorizing the issuance of Public Improvement
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 in the aggregate principal amount of not
exceeding $160,000,000 to refund certain outstanding obligations of the issuer;
providing a method for determining the actual principal amounts, interest
rates, maturity schedule, and redemption provisions for such Series 2016 bonds;
making certain provisions and delegating certain responsibilities with respect
to the notice, bidding and sale of the Series 2016 bonds to the Mayor and the
County Administrator; appointing an escrow agent, paying agent, and registrar
for the Series 2016 bonds; approving the forms of the Summary Notice of Sale,
Official Notice of Sale, and Official Bid Form with respect to such Series 2016
Bonds; authorizing the preparation and use of a preliminary official statement
and authorizing the execution and delivery of a final official statement,
escrow deposit agreement, and paying agent and registrar agreement; providing
for compliance with certain continuing disclosure requirements; providing
certain other details with respect thereto; and providing for an effective
date. SUMMARY: The
County’s Financial Advisors have reviewed the Public Improvement Revenue Bonds,
Series 2008 and determined that these bonds can be partially refunded for a
savings. These bonds will be refunded at a not to exceed amount of $160 million
on a competitive basis. Based on current
market conditions, the estimated savings have a net present value of
$16,374,000 (11.57%). Countywide (PFK)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a negotiated Settlement Agreement in the amount of
$20,000 for the full satisfaction of a Code Enforcement Lien that was entered
against Paula D. Garcia on April 5, 2006.
SUMMARY: The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate (CESM)
entered an Order on December 7, 2005 on property owned by Ms. Garcia giving her
until March 7, 2006 to bring the property into full Code compliance. The
property had been abandoned and was in disrepair when she purchased it.
Compliance with the CESM’s Order was not achieved by the ordered compliance
date and a fine in the amount of $50 per day was imposed. The CESM then entered
a claim of lien against Ms. Garcia on April 5, 2006. Code Enforcement issued an
Affidavit of Compliance for the property on February 15, 2008. The total
accrued lien amount through March 15, 2015, the date on which settlement
discussions began, totaled $71,824.17, of which Ms. Garcia has agreed to pay
the County $20,000 (28%) for full settlement of her outstanding Code
Enforcement Lien. District 3 (PM)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendments No. 1 to three Job
Order Contracts (JOC):
A) All-Site Construction, Inc. (R2015-0289),
SBE/Local, 67.6% SBE participation to date;
B) Carrick Contracting Corporation,
(R2015-0290), Non SBE/Local, 13.5% SBE participation to date; and
C) Robling Architecture Construction, Inc.
(R2015-0293), SBE/Local, 37.3% SBE participation to date.
SUMMARY: Amendments No. 1 extends the term of three Job Order
Contracts (JOC) for one year. The
contractors will continue to perform as annual general contractors for
implementation of maintenance and capital projects. The Job Order Contracts are an
indefinite-quantity, fixed unit price contracts. The Board approved annual contracts on March
10, 2015, which provided for an initial one year term with four one-year
renewal options. Amendments No. 1 provide
for services during the first renewal period.
During the first term of these contracts, All-Site was awarded $171,577,
Carrick was awarded $53,734, and Robling was awarded $277,811 in work orders. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the
JOC Contracts to account for escalation, the contractors’ initial adjustment
factors from March 10, 2015 will be modified by 1.0244%. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal
established for these contracts is 15%. The total cumulative SBE participation for
these contracts to date is 33.7%.
(Capital Improvements Division) Countywide (ME)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 3 to the Annual Demolition Contract
(R2013-0140) with The BG Group, LLC, in the not to exceed amount of $500,000
for the demolition of selected structures.
SUMMARY: Amendment No. 3 is a renewal to the Annual Demolition
Contract which was awarded to The BG Group, LLC on February 5, 2013. This Amendment is a renewal to the
contract. The Annual Demolition Contract
is an indefinite-quantity unit price contract and this renewal has a maximum
value of $500,000. The Contract provides
for up to four one-year term renewals each for a not-to-exceed amount of
$500,000 at the sole option of the County.
During the third term of this contract, the County awarded $131,511.80
in work orders. There is a 15% goal for
SBE participation in this contract. The
BG Group’s SBE participation to date is 100%.
The BG Group, LLC is a Palm Beach County company and is a certified SBE
contractor. (Capital Improvements) Countywide (ME)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant
Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2 with Pierce Goodwin Alexander &
Linville, Inc. (PGAL) (R2006-0215) for an update to the Palm Beach County
Judicial Facilities Master Plan in the amount of $182,277. SUMMARY: This CSA will provide for an update to the
Judicial Facilities Master Plan and program for the future growth of the court
system. The previous planning study was
conducted in 2006 and needs to be updated as assumptions made at that time have
changed on account of technological and operational advancements and some
strategic decisions affecting future utilization of available building space
were not required by court partners. The
initial phase of this contract is limited to the evaluation of the current
physical plant structure of the court system and development of the program for
expansion of court operations and facilities, including utilization of the 7th
and 8th floor shell space in the Main Judicial Center in downtown
West Palm Beach. Upon completion of this initial phase, an amendment for
permitting, design and construction services of the shell space and/or any
other immediate need(s) identified by the Master Plan will be presented to the
Board. Funding for this CSA is from Public
Building Impact Fees. The SBE goal for
this project is 15%. SBE participation
is 2.8% for this initial master planning phase. (Capital Improvements Division)
District 7/Countywide (ME)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with
West Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,085,864 to construct John Prince
Park Mound Circle, located in Lake Worth.
SUMMARY: This project
consists of five gazebos, a five bay dog park, and renovations of the existing
cricket field. This work was
competitively bid with West Construction submitting the lowest responsive,
responsible bid. Funding for this
contract is from the Park Impact Fees Zone 2.
The total construction duration is 365 calendar days. The goal for Small
Business Enterprises (SBE) participation is 15% and West’s participation for
this contract is 15%. West Construction
is a local firm. (Capital Improvements
Division) District 3 (ME)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with Colome' & Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $533,541 to provide architectural/engineering services for the Palm
Tran South County Expansion. SUMMARY: This expansion is necessary to support Palm
Tran’s long term expansion and addition of bus routes and to fix several
deficiencies identified in both the West Palm and Delray Beach facilities which
included insufficient parking for both employees and buses, limited expansion possibilities
for existing administrative and maintenance functions and relocating employees
from West Palm Beach to Delray Beach. This contract will provide architectural
and engineering services for the design, permitting, and construction phase
services for expansion and renovation of the Palm Tran South County Facility
which includes: addition of approximately 28,000 square feet of building space
consisting of offices, locker rooms, training center for bus operators and
ancillary support space, addition of a new 135 vehicle parking lot for
employees on the south side, and addition of a bus lift at the existing
maintenance building. The estimated construction cost is $8,200,000. The project will be funded with Federal
Funds. Colomeʹ is a Palm Beach
County firm and will be using all Palm Beach County sub-consultants. Colome' will provide 57% Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE) participation as well as 99% Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) participation. (Capital Improvements Division) District 7 (ME)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Amended Restrictive Covenant for maintenance of a
littoral planting area covering approximately 0.422 acres at the County’s West
Boca Library Complex in unincorporated Boca Raton. SUMMARY: On July 10, 2007 (R2007-1113), the County
executed a Restrictive Covenant encumbering a 0.417 acre (18.195 sq. ft.)
littoral area within a water management tract at the West Boca Library Complex
located at 18685 South State Road 7 in unincorporated Boca Raton. This Amended Restrictive Covenant amends the
location of the littoral planting area to provide a more conducive area for the
survival of littoral plants and encumbers 0.422 acres (18,383 sq. ft.) within
the water management tract. All other
terms remain the same. (PREM) District 5 (HJF)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement with Jupiter Medical Center, Inc.
(Hospital) allowing for interoperable communications through the countywide and
EMS common talk groups of the County’s Public Safety Radio System (System). SUMMARY: This Agreement provides the conditions under
which the Hospital can program into its radios and utilize the countywide and
EMS common talk groups for certain types of inter-agency communications. The County’s System will not be utilized for
routine operational communications by the Hospital. The terms of the Agreement are standard and
have been offered to other hospitals and EMS providers with 800 MHz trunked
radio capabilities. This Agreement also
contains state approved standard operating procedures specific to the use of
the EMS common talk groups. There are no
charges associated with this Agreement.
The Hospital is required to pay all costs associated with the Hospital’s
subscriber units and to comply with the established operating procedures for
the County’s System. The Agreement
commences on March 16, 2016 at the expiration of the current Agreement
(R2004-0458), for a term of three years.
There are three renewal options, each for a period of three years. This Agreement may be terminated by either
party, with or without cause. (ESS) Countywide (DC)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file the State Housing
Initiative Partnership Program Annual Report for Fiscal Years 2012/2013,
2013/2014 and 2014/2015 and Certification as executed on September 11, 2015;
B) receive and file the State Housing
Initiative Partnership Program Closeout Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
and Certification as executed on October 27, 2015;
C) receive and file the Triennial
Report 2015; and
D) ratify the County Administrator’s signature on the Annual
Report Certification forms for both Annual Reports.
Summary: The State Housing Initiative Partnership Program Annual Report for
Fiscal Years 2012/2013, 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 (SHIP Report) was executed on
September 11, 2015 by the County Administrator, and submitted to the Florida
Housing Finance Corporation. The State
Housing Initiative Partnership Program Closeout Annual Report for Fiscal Year
2013/2014 (SHIP Report) was executed on October 27, 2015 by the County
Administrator, and submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. This fiscal year was a special appropriation
through Senate Bill 1852 which required a September 30, 2015, expenditure
closeout deadline, and an October 31, 2015, reporting requirement. The SHIP Reports reflects the number of
eligible households assisted by income category, award amounts, and the amount
of funding under each affordable housing strategy by funding year. The SHIP
Program assisted 168 households over a three year period covering Fiscal Years
2012/2013, 2013/2014 and 2014/2015, expending a total of $3,411,032, and
earning $1,919,401 in program income.
Program income was derived from loan repayments in the amount of
$1,842,521, and interest earned in the amount of $76,880, for the same time
period. In order to timely submit the
SHIP Report to the State, the County Administrator’s signature was obtained and
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) must ratify her signature. These are
State SHIP Funds which require no local match. Countywide
(JB)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file an Assistance Amendment to the Cooperative
Agreement (R2014-0058) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA);
B) approve a Budget
Amendment of $300,000 in the USEPA Revolving Loan Fund Program Fund; and
C) approve a Budget
Transfer of $29,166 in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 Fund.
Summary: On January 14, 2014, the County
entered into a Cooperative Agreement (R2014-0058) with EPA to receive
$1,000,000 to capitalize and establish the County’s Brownfields Revolving Loan
Fund (BRLF) Program. The BRLF Program offers financial assistance to qualified
borrowers and subgrantees to cleanup properties that have been designated as
Brownfields. The Assistance Amendment which
was awarded by EPA on October 28, 2015, increases the grant amount by $300,000. This document was issued by EPA and delivered
to the County to evidence EPA’s commitment to increase its funding and
recognizes the Department’s success in implementing the BRLF Program. It is being submitted to the Board of County Commissioners to receive and file. The Budget Amendment will recognize and
appropriate loan funds and the Budget Transfer will adjust the department’s
personnel services budget to accommodate the additional administrative funds. Since inception, the BRLF Program has provided
a $350,000 loan to the West Palm Beach CRA and a $200,000 subgrant to the City
of South Bay to support cleanup efforts in each jurisdiction. Additional cleanup projects are anticipated
for 2016. These EPA funds require a 20% local match to be
provided by subgrantees and borrowers. Countywide (JB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
Housing Strategies for the additional allocation of $292,574 in Fiscal Year
2014-2015 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds. Summary: On November 17, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
approved a Budget Amendment (Agenda Item 3I-1) to the Affordable Housing Trust
Fund for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 to recognize a one-time funding increase of
$292,574 from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) to the Fiscal Year
2014-2015 SHIP grant award. These SHIP funds are to be used to implement
various affordable housing programs and other related activities of which
$248,689 for second mortgages, $14,628 for project delivery costs, and $29,257
for administrative costs is proposed. SHIP regulations require that at
least 65% of a local jurisdiction’s SHIP funding be allocated to homeownership
activities and that 20% of the funding allocation be expended on special needs
applicants. The recommended strategies include the Second Mortgage
Program for first time homebuyers and for project delivery and administrative
costs. The Second Mortgage Program funds can be used for gap financing,
lot acquisition, down payments, rehabilitation and closing costs. The
assistance will be in the form of a 0% interest deferred payment loan. If
sold after the 30-year term, no payment is required and the loan is
forgiven. The Project Delivery and Administration Costs are utilized to
provide funding for staff to manage the program. These are State SHIP
funds which require no local match. Countywide (JB)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: A) appointment of one member; and B) reappointment of one member to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (CBAA):
Appoint Seat Requirement
Nominated By Term
Rex B. Kirby
8 Division
I Contractor AGC Florida East Coast
Chapter 3/1/2016 – 2/28/2019
Reappoint Seat Requirement Nominated By Term
Bart Rasper 1 Plumbing
Contractor Plumbing Air Conditioning 3/1/2016 – 2/28/2019
Contractors
Industry Fund
SUMMARY: Palm Beach County Ordinance
89-31, as amended in 2002, established the Construction Board of Adjustment and
Appeals (the “Board”). The term of
office for Board members is three years, with a limit of three consecutive
three-year terms. The AGC Florida East
Coast Chapter has nominated Rex B. Kirby for a three-year term. The Plumbing Air Conditioning Contractors
Industry Fund has nominated Bart Rasper for a second three-year term. Per Palm Beach County Ordinance 2015-028,
Palm Beach County Amendments to the Florida Building Code, 5th
Edition (2014), the Board is comprised of nine regular members: one architect;
one engineer; two Division 1 contractors (general, building, or residential
contractors); one electrical contractor; one HVAC contractor; one plumbing
contractor; a member at large from the public; and any other contractor
licensed category. In addition to these
members, there should be two alternate members: one member with the
qualifications referenced above; and one member at-large from the public. This
Board membership has 11 seats, 9 currently filled, and a diversity count of
White: 9 (100%). The gender ratio (male:female) is
8:1. Countywide (SF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: A) Reappointment of one member; and B) appointment one new member to the Land Development Regulation
Advisory Board (LDRAB), for the term from March 1, 2016, to February 5, 2019:
A) Reappoint one member
Reappoint Seat
# Seat Requirement Nominated By
Terrance Bailey
10 Engineer Florida
Engineering Society
B) Appoint one new member
Appoint Seat # Seat
Requirement Nominated By
Derek Zeman 14 Surveyor
Florida Surveying &
Mapping Society
SUMMARY: The
Land Development Regulation Advisory Board (LDRAB) is comprised of 18 members.
The Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) provides for seven members appointed
by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) one from each Palm Beach County
(PBC) Commissioner as a district appointment, with consideration of expertise in
Article 2.G.3.A.3.b, Qualifications; nine members that are appointed by a
majority of the BCC upon a recommendation by specific organizations: Gold Coast
Builders Association, League of Cities, Florida Engineering Society, American
Institute of Architects, Environmental Organization, Realtors Association of
the Palm Beaches, Florida Surveying and Mapping Society, Association General
Contractors of America, and Palm Beach County Planning Congress; and, two
members appointed at-large, as alternates, by majority vote of the BCC, with
consideration of the expertise in Article 2.G.3.A.3.b, Qualifications. The at-large members are
alternates and therefore the attendance rules contained in the PPM (CW-O-023)
are not applicable to this seat. This reappointment is consistent with the ULDC
requirements. The Board consists of 18 members with 17 seats currently
filled and a diversity count of Asian: 1 (5.88%), Black: 2 (11.76%),
Native-American; 1 (5.88%), and White: 13 (76.48%). The gender ratio (male:female)
is 14:3. As required by Section 2-443(d)
of the Code of Ethics, this Agenda Item Summary will serve as disclosure for
Derek Zeman. Mr. Zeman's employer contracts with Palm Beach County to provide
engineering and land planning services for the County. The Land Development
Regulation Advisory Board provides no regulation, oversight, management or
policy-setting recommendations regarding this contract. Unincorporated
(LB)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends motion to authorize: the County Administrator or designee to enter into: 1) Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreements (At Utility Expense); 2) Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreements (Lump Sum); and 3) Utility Design by Florida Department of Transportation Consultant Agreements (At Utility Expense), in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Florida’s Department of Transportation (FDOT) for future road improvement projects that warrant utility design, relocation, installation, removal and/or adjustment. SUMMARY: The Water Utilities Department (WUD) is required to enter into agreements with FDOT whenever the latter proposes roadway improvements that warrant utility design, relocation, installation, removal and/or adjustment of WUD facilities. The Agreements permit the design and construction work related to WUD facilities to be performed by contractors/consultants already under contract with FDOT, thereby providing time and cost savings to WUD. In order to expedite the process, WUD is seeking the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) delegation of authority in order to enter into agreements, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per agreement. This delegation is consistent with the delegation to the department director under the Purchasing Code to enter into construction-related contracts with a value not to exceed $200,000 per annum. All agreements will require the approval of the County Attorney’s Office prior to execution. Countywide (MJ)
2. Staff recommends
motion to accept: a Utility
Easement (Easement) granted by McDonald’s Restaurants of Florida, Inc.
(McDonald’s), to Palm Beach County (County) on property located at Lake Worth
Road and Sherwood Forest Boulevard. Summary: The
proposed Easement will allow the Water Utilities Department (WUD) to access the
McDonald’s property located on Lake Worth Road and Sherwood Forest Boulevard to
replace the existing force main located on the discharge side of the McDonald’s
lift station. (WUD Project No. 14-105) District 2 (MJ)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment No. 1 to the Water Utilities Department
(WUD) Lift Station Rehabilitation Continuing Construction Contract with
Hinterland Group, Inc., increasing the Contract amount by $1,000,000; and
B) Work Authorization No. 5 for the Lift
Station Rehabilitation Project (Project) with Hinterland Group, Inc. in the
amount of $1,773,554.40.
Summary: On March 10, 2015, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the WUD Lift Station Rehabilitation Continuing
Construction Contract (Contract) with Hinterland Group, Inc. (R2015-0318). The
Contract provides materials and installation
services for system-wide lift station rehabilitation projects in the amount of
$6,797,500 over an 18-month term.
Amendment No. 1 to the Contract will increase the Contract amount by
$1,000,000 to provide the funding amount necessary for Work Authorization No.
5. There are no time extensions to the Contract as part of this amendment. Work Authorization No. 5 provides for the
rehabilitation of nine submersible lift stations throughout the WUD service
area. Rehabilitation work authorized
under the Project includes replacing pumps, piping, pump guide rails, fences,
concrete slabs and driveways to increase reliability, safety, security and ease
of maintenance. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15%
overall. The Contract provides for SBE
participation of 0%, based on a finding by the Office of Small Business
Assistance that Hinterland Group, Inc. did not provide specific information in
their Schedule 2 SBE document. However,
Hinterland Group, Inc. committed to 97.47% SBE participation under the
Contract. Work Authorization No. 5
includes 100% SBE overall participation.
The cumulative SBE participation including this authorization is 98.84%
overall. Hinterland
Group, Inc. is a Palm Beach
County company. This project is included in the FY16 Capital Improvement Plan
adopted by the BCC. (WUD Project No. 15-080) Districts 2, 5 & 6 (MJ)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to the Contract with Mathews Consulting, Inc. for Engineering/Professional
Services for the Western Region Operations Center (WROC) (R2014-1764) in the amount not to exceed $489,490.44. Summary: On November 18, 2014, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the Water Utilities Department (WUD)
Engineering/Professional Services Contract (Contract) with Mathews Consulting,
Inc. for the design and bidding services required to construct the WROC.
Amendment No. 2 to the Contract updates the Scope of Work to provide
construction management services for the WROC Project. The construction management services will
include: construction inspection, shop drawing review, contract administration,
O&M manuals and record drawings. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15% overall. The
Contract with Mathews Consulting, Inc. provides for SBE participation of 97%
overall. Amendment No. 2 has 87.4% of SBE participation. The cumulative SBE
participation, including Amendment No. 2, is 94.41% overall. Mathews
Consulting, Inc. is a Palm Beach County company. This project is included in
the FY16 Capital Improvement Plan adopted by the BCC. (WUD Project No. 13-053) District
6 (MJ)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution authorizing the Clerk to transfer $56,000 from the
Pollution Recovery Trust Fund (PRTF) to continue the Native Canopy Education
Program and waiving the requirement prohibiting use of PRTF funds for operations;
and
B) approve a Budget Transfer of $56,000 from the Pollution
Recovery Trust Fund Reserves to the Native Canopy Education Program.
Summary: This Resolution
authorizes the transfer of $56,000 from the PRTF for the continuation of a
program managed by the County Cooperative Extension Department (CES) to enhance
public understanding about the preservation of native vegetation canopy on
residential parcels, to fund tree giveaways and promote efficient use of water
and energy in residential landscapes. This Resolution allows for the PRTF to be
used for nominal operational expenses. Countywide (AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Work Order No. 0650-2 to
construct a system of breakwaters at Jewell Cove Shoreline Restoration Site
(Project) at a cost not to exceed $326,027.33 in accordance with Coston Marine
Services, Inc. (Coston) Annual Artificial Reef & Breakwater Project No.
2015ERM01 Contract (R2015-0650) for year 1;
B) approve Contract No. 15204 with the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) beginning at the time of execution through June 30, 2016, to fund
$100,000 towards the installation of limerock boulders to create the Jewell
Cove breakwaters along the Lake Worth Lagoon to provide oyster habitat and to
protect the shoreline;
C) approve a Budget Amendment of $100,000 in the
Environmental Enhancement Non-Specific Fund (1225) to recognize the revenue
from FWC;
D) adopt a
Resolution authorizing the Clerk of the Board to disburse Vessel
Registration Fee Trust funds in the amount of $226,027 to provide partial
funding for project construction;
E) approve a Budget Transfer of $226,027 from the
Environmental Enhancement Non-Specific Fund (1225) reserves to the Project; and
F) authorize
the County Administrator, or her designee, to sign all future time extensions,
task assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with the Contract
and Work Order which do not significantly change the scope of work, terms, or
conditions.
Summary: On May 19, 2015, the Board of County
Commission approved a construction contract with Coston, a Palm Beach County Small
Business Enterprise Company, for the Palm Beach County Annual Artificial Reef
& Breakwater Project No. 2015ERM01 (R2015-0650). Work Order No. 0650-2 will
authorize the construction of a shoreline stabilization project along the south
parcel of the Project at a cost of $326,027.33. Coston committed to an overall
100% Small Business Enterprise participation in the Contract and will achieve
83% on the Contract, including this Work Order. FWC Contract No. 15204 will
reimburse the County up to $100,000 for construction of the Project. The total
cost of $326,027.33 will be shared by FWC 31% and County 69%. District 7 (ME & AH)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. 06PB2
(R2007-0046) with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
providing $151,791 for 2016 dune construction on the Singer Island Shore
Protection Project. Summary: Change Order No. 2 to Agreement 06PB2 with the FDEP modifies the grant
work plan to add a new deliverable, 3.2C, authorizing
state funds for a single dune construction event in the Singer Island Shore
Protection Project area. Agreement 06PB2
authorizes a 39.945% state cost share for this project. No additional matching funds are required by
this Change Order. District 1 (AH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: two re-appointments of at-large members to
the Groundwater and Natural Resources Protection Board (GNRPB). Seat No. 2 and Seat No. 5 are for terms
beginning March 1, 2016 and ending February 28, 2019:
Nominees Seat
No. Representing Nominated By
Re-Appoint
W. Scott Mason
2 Attorney Palm Beach Bar Association
Re-Appoint
Artice (Art) Cobb 5 Concerned
Citizen Vice Mayor Valeche
Comm. Abrams
Comm.
Burdick
Comm.
McKinlay
Comm. Taylor
Comm. Vana
Mayor
Berger
Summary: Ordinance 92-20, as amended,
and Article 2.G.3.F.3 of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) provide for a
seven member GNRPB. The membership
consists of one professional engineer, one attorney, one Hydrologist or
Hydrogeologist, one citizen possessing expertise and experience in managing a
business, one Biologist or chemist, one concerned citizen, and one member of an
environmental organization. Ordinance 92-20 and Article 2.G.3.F.3 of the ULDC
requires that Seat No. 2 be filled by an attorney licensed to practice in
Florida and Seat No. 5 be filled by a concerned citizen. The current diversity breakdown of the GNRPB
membership is six Caucasian males and one African-American male. The gender
ratio is 7:0 (male: female). Countywide (AH)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following original executed Entertainment Contractor Agreements
for two community events:
A) Chase Stites, Family Night with Food
Truck Invasion, Sunset Cove
Amphitheater, on December 2, 2015; and
B) Sidney Parker, The
Sid Parker Orchestra, Canyon Town Center Amphitheater, on December 5, 2015.
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 400
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 sponsorship from Food Truck Invasion, Inc., offset the expense of the Family Night with Food Truck
Invasion 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 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)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following original executed Amphitheater Rental Agreements:
A) Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc., Purple
Stride Broward/ Palm Beach 2015, Sunset Cove Amphitheater, on November 22, 2015;
B) Congregation Chabad-Lubavitch of Greater
Boynton Beach, Inc., Hanukkah Candle Lighting Ceremony, Canyon Town Center
Amphitheater, on December 6, 2015; and
C) Peoples Trust Holdings LLC., People’s Trust
Employee Appreciation, Sunset Cove Amphitheater, on December 12, 2015.
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 Agreements have been fully executed on behalf of
the Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the Director of the Parks and
Recreation Department in accordance with Resolution 2009-0335, amended by
Resolutions 2009-1807, 2012-1715, and 2014-0166 and are now being submitted to
the Board to receive and file. These events
help to offer a balanced schedule of events which promote the quality of life
in the communities we serve. An estimated
1,500 people attended the events produced under these Amphitheater Rental
Agreements. District 5 (AH)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following original executed Independent
Contractor Agreement:
Palm Beach County Officials Association,
Inc., Junior Volleyball League Instructor, West Boynton Recreation Center, for
the period November 3, 2015, through December 19, 2015.
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. This
Independent Contractor Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the Board
of County Commissioners (Board) by the 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 is now being submitted by
the Board to receive and file. District
3 (AH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Second
Addendum to Authorized Provider Agreement, R2013-0288 dated March 12, 2013,
with the American National Red Cross (Red Cross) to allow the County to
participate as one of 50 communities nationwide in the Red Cross Aquatic
Centennial Initiative program to provide swimming lessons to underserved
populations. Summary: The Red Cross is celebrating 100 years of
Water Safety and has set a goal to reduce the number of drownings in the United
States by 50% in 50 key markets. Palm Beach County has been selected as one of
those markets. This is a three-year initiative
to work in partnership to teach children and adults to swim, who would not
otherwise participate in swimming lessons. This Second Addendum to the Authorized
Provider Agreement R2013-0288 allows Palm Beach County to participate in Red
Cross’s Centennial Campaign to reduce drowning by 50% in 50 key markets. Participation in this initiative will help
generate and retain enrollment in our swimming lessons, provide hands-on CPR
and rescue skills to parents and caregivers, and ultimately help reduce the number
of drowning deaths in our community. As
a participant in the initiative, the County will receive support for program
fees for participants in swimming lessons as well as lifeguard training and
water safety instructor programs. The
Red Cross will also provide the teaching and marketing materials at no cost to
the County. Countywide (AH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the
following original executed Tee
Time Advertising and Sales Agreement:
Can-Am Golf Group, LLC, for the period January 15, 2016, through June
15, 2016.
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. This Tee Time Advertising and
Sales Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) by the Director/Assistant Director of Parks and
Recreation in accordance with Resolution 2013-1607, and is now being submitted
to the Board to receive and file. This Agreement helps to sell tee times at non-peak
times that would otherwise not be sold. This Agreement is for five months in
order for future contracts to be processed during the off season. Countywide
(AH)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) ratify the
Mayor’s acceptance of an award from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, for $100,000 beginning October 1, 2015, through
September 30, 2016 to fund the Palm Beach County Law Enforcement eXchange,
Incorporated (LEX) project; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $50,000 in the Criminal Justice Grant Fund to
adjust the budget to the reflect the actual grant award; and
C) approve a
Contract with Palm Beach County Law Enforcement eXchange, Incorporated for
professional services to provide salary for the Countywide LEX Program Director
in the amount of $100,000 for the period October 1, 2015, through September 30,
2016; and
D) authorize the County Administrator or designee to execute any amendments relating
to this Contract on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, after approval
of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, and within budgeted
allocations.
SUMMARY: Palm Beach
County was allocated $100,000 in Federal FY 2016 funds as part of the Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for expenditure through
FY 2016. The JAG Program allows local
governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime
based on local needs and conditions. The grant was approved to support the
Criminal Justice Commission’s existing Countywide LEX Program Director to
provide overall coordination for the LEX project. The LEX project allows
agencies throughout the County to communicate on all levels and to enhance
public safety in Palm Beach County through interagency collaboration. No
County matching funds are required for this grant. Countywide (JB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: re-appointment of the following individuals to the
Criminal Justice Commission for the period March 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018:
Re-Appoint Nominee Seat No. Term to Expire Nominated By:
Mr.
Barry Krischer 24 12/31/2018 Economic
Council
Ms.
Christina Morrison 26 12/31/2018 Economic
Council
Mr.
Joseph Ianno, Jr. 27 12/31/2018 Economic
Council
Mr.
Gerald Richman 28 12/31/2018 Economic
Council
Mr. Randolph Johnson, Sr.
31 12/31/2018 Economic
Council
SUMMARY: The Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) is comprised
of 33 members including elected officials and representatives from private and
public sectors. The twelve private sector members are nominated for
three-year terms by the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. and
appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The Council has recommended
Barry Krischer, Christina Morrison, Joseph Ianno, Jr., Gerald Richman and
Randolph Johnson, Sr. for reappointment effective March 1, 2016. The current
diversity make up consists of 22 males (17 Caucasians, 3 African-Americans, 1
Asian-American and 1 Hispanic-American) and 9 females (5 Caucasians and 4
African-Americans). Countywide (JB)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
S. FIRE RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: fully executed standard Interlocal Agreements for Swimming Lessons for
FY 2016 with:
A) City
of Boynton Beach; and
B) Village
of Wellington; and
C) City
of Palm Beach Gardens.
SUMMARY: On September 27, 2005, the Board
adopted Resolution Number R2005-1906 authorizing the County Administrator, or his
designee (the Fire Rescue Administrator) to execute standard agreements with
municipalities and independent contractors to provide swimming lessons to
members of the public through the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention
Coalition’s Learn to Swim Program.
Pursuant to Countywide PPM CW-O-051, three standard Interlocal Agreements
have been executed by the Fire Rescue Administrator, and are being submitted as
a receive and file agenda item for the Clerk’s Office to note and receive. Countywide
(PK)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Florida Medicaid Provider Renewal Enrollment Application,
Non-Institutional Medicaid Provider Agreement, and Special Exempt Entity
Certification – Fingerprinting Exemption; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or designees
(Fire-Rescue Administrator and Fire Rescue Director of Finance
and Planning, as applicable) to act as the
County’s representative for the purpose of executing and electronically
submitting the Florida Medicaid Provider Renewal Enrollment Application, the Non-Institutional
Medicaid Provider Agreement, and the Special Exempt Entity
Certification – Fingerprinting Exemption, via the State of Florida Agency for Health
Care Administration (AHCA) website.
SUMMARY: Approval of the Florida
Medicaid Provider Renewal Enrollment Application and related forms will
allow for the continued submission of Fire Rescue transport claims to Medicaid for those patients with Medicaid insurance. Fire Rescue’s current enrollment will expire on March
6, 2016. Countywide (SB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for
Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services (R2002-0993) with the Town of
Lake Park to revise the expiration date from October 1, 2016 to October 1,
2015. SUMMARY: The Fire/Rescue Municipal
Service Taxing Unit (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 has provided fire-rescue services
to the Town of Lake Park (Town) since 2002 through an interlocal agreement at a
rate established by the Agreement. In
2014, the Town and County approved ordinances to include the Town into the
Fire/Rescue MSTU as a method to receive and pay for fire-rescue services from
the County. Fire-rescue services to the
Town funded through the MSTU began October 1, 2015. This First Amendment will revise the
expiration date of the Interlocal Agreement to coincide with the date of the
Town’s inclusion into the Fire/Rescue MSTU.
Inclusion of the Town in the Fire/Rescue MSTU does not change the amount
of revenue received from the Town for fire-rescue services. Districts 1 & 7 (SB)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Interlocal
Agreement with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for cost
sharing to obtain base LIDAR map data through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
for the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) Grant program; (R2015-1403) in a not to
exceed amount of $85,000 for the period of March 1, 2016 to May 31, 2018;
B) approve a Budget Amendment in the Information Technology Capital Improvements
fund to recognize $119,500 in revenues from the SFWMD, Lake Worth Drainage
District, and the City of Boynton Beach;
C) approve the use of this GIS Public Sector Agency Interlocal Agreement
(Attachment 2 to the Agenda Item) as a standard format for other municipalities
and other public entities;
D) authorize the
County Administrator or designee, ISS Director, to approve and execute Task
Orders associated with these services, up to a maximum dollar value of
$100,000, and for executing future interlocal agreements as depicted in
Attachment 2 to the Agenda Item and described in item C. above and
E) receive and file USGS 3DEP grant acceptance letter dated January
12, 2016.
SUMMARY: On October
6, 2015, the Board authorized staff to apply for the 3DEP grant (R2015-1403)
which was approved in January 2016 by the U.S. Geological Survey. SFWMD agreed to contribute up to $85,000
towards the Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) mapping project. In addition to the base LIDAR map product,
there are other products that may be acquired during this mapping
process. Several municipalities and other public entities have expressed
an interest in cost-sharing on additional products. Additionally, some
agencies will require the technical assistance of the GIS Service Bureau to
take advantage of the LIDAR data and products. This item includes a SFWMD
Interlocal Agreement for cost sharing. Similar to other contracts with state
agencies, their agreement does not include language pertaining to the Inspector
General. Also included is a standard
interlocal format for developing additional partnerships, and providing
technical services to various public sector agencies via task orders, at the
ISS standard rate of $125 per hour. Countywide (PFK)
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: notice of termination of Interlocal
Agreement, R2012-0752, with the Village of Tequesta to provide geographic-based
alert and notifications to village residents and visitors effective October 1,
2014. SUMMARY: The Interlocal
Agreement provided the Village of Tequesta access to the County’s Communicator
NXT® system, which provides geographic-based alert and notifications
to village residents, businesses, and visitors, notifying them of significant
public safety information such as severe weather warnings, road closures, boil
water notices, missing person alerts, public events, and other situations the
Village of Tequesta chose to inform its residents, businesses, and visitors. On August 28, 2014, the Village requested to
opt-out of the Agreement as they elected to purchase their own notification
system. On September 26, 2014, the Division of Emergency Management approved
the Village’s request. Due to prior Division of Emergency Management personnel
not being aware of the need to request the Board of County Commissioners to
receive and file the termination notice; the notice was not timely filed. Countywide
(JB)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Interlocal Agreement for Civil Drug Court
with the City of Riviera Beach for the period October 1, 2015, through
September 30, 2018 in the amount of $401,700 to provide support to the Civil
Drug Court and substance abuse treatment services; and
B) authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to
execute minor amendments and administrative documents associated with the above
agreement, 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 Civil
Drug Court Program, located in the City of Riviera Beach, provides case
management services and contracts for residential and outpatient substance
abuse services arising from court ordered treatment for indigent clients
throughout the county. This Interlocal Agreement will provide funding to the
City of Riviera Beach to continue to operate the Civil Drug Court Program. Countywide
(JB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: two Grant Adjustment Notices (GAN) numbered
12 and 13 for the grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on
Violence Against Women (OVW), Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and
Enforcement of Protection Orders Program (GTEA) (2014-WE-AX-0011), which
authorized expenditure requests and facilitated administrative filing through
November 30, 2015:
A) GAN No. 12 Training; and
B) GAN No. 13 Strategic Planning.
SUMMARY: As per grant guidelines certain expenditures
require approval from the OVW GTEA grant manager. The approval process is facilitated by drafting
a GAN and submitting it through the OVW’s Grant Management web portal. The approved grant budget, total grant, and
scope of work remained the same. R2014-1633
authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute future awards,
contract, sub-recipient agreements and sub contracts and amendments/modifications
utilizing funding from the DOJ, OVW on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners. Countywide (DC)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Amendment, No. R1A2, to Contract No. COH8Z with the State
of Florida, Department of Health.
The contract Amendment incorporates the requirement of Florida Statute
20.055(5), Cooperation with Inspectors General. Provider acknowledges and
understands that it has a duty to and will cooperate with the inspector general
in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to 20.055(5),
F.S. SUMMARY: On June 25, 2014, Public Safety’s Division of
Victim Services executed a contract renewal of the COH8Z grant in the amount of
$846,117 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2017. The COH8Z grant provides funding for two
advocates, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Coordinator, SANE
stand by pay, a licensed therapist, and medical supplies for the Butterfly
House, the forensic exam facility, and related support expenses. The grant funded staff assist sexual assault
victims with crisis stabilization, advocacy, forensic examinations, trauma
therapy, and medical treatment.
Amendment R1A1 further clarified and incorporated specific units of
services, minimum levels of performance and criteria, supportive documentation
requirements, and deliverables that are quantifiable, measurable, and
verifiable. Amendment R1A2 was fully executed by the State of Florida,
Department of Health on October 30, 2015.
The original executed contract amendment was not returned from
the State of Florida until November 27, 2015.
R2011-1223 authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute
contracts and amendments utilizing funding from the State of Florida,
Department of Health on behalf of the Palm Beach County Board of County
Commissioners. Countywide (DC)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve
the following Interlocal
Agreements and Contracts for Professional Services to provide reentry services
for ex-offenders returning to Palm Beach County from the Florida Department of
Corrections, the Palm Beach County Jail, and the Florida Department of Juvenile
Justice for the period October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016:
1. City of Riviera Beach for community reentry
services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $20,000 from the Crime Prevention
Trust Fund;
2. City of Riviera Beach for RESTORE reentry
services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $120,128 from Second Chance Act
Grant;
3. Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc. for
community reentry services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $25,186 from the
Crime Prevention Trust Fund;
4. Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc. for
RESTORE reentry services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $95,246 from
Second Chance Act Grant;
5. The Lord’s Place, Inc. for community reentry
services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $30,372 from the Crime Prevention
Trust Fund;
6. The Lord’s Place, Inc. for RESTORE reentry
services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $13,518 from Second Chance Act
Grant;
7. The Lord’s Place, Inc. for RESTORE reentry
services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $25,282 from Florida Department of
Law Enforcement (FDLE), Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program; and
8. The Lord’s Place, Inc. for RESTORE reentry
services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $153,885 from County Ad Valorem funds.
B) authorize the County Administrator or her designee to
execute any amendments relating
to these contracts on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, after
approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, and within
budgeted allocations;
C) approve a Budget Amendment of $144,219 in the
Criminal Justice Grant Fund to recognize a grant award that was inadvertently
budgeted under Public Safety Grant; and
D) approve a Budget Amendment of $25,282 in the
Justice Services Grant Fund to recognize the transfer from the Criminal Justice
Grant Fund to support the Reentry Program.
SUMMARY: These interlocal agreements and contracts are
funded through a variety of sources that are included in the FY 2016 budget as
follows: Grant funds of $254,174, Crime
Prevention Trust Funds of $75,558, and Ad Valorem funds of $153,885. In addition, grant funds were
reallocated to support the Public Safety’s Reentry Program. Mr. Alan Bernstein of the Lord’s Place Inc.
serves on the Homeless Advisory Board. The Board provides no regulation,
oversight, management, or policy-setting recommendations regarding the
disclosed contracts. Disclosure of the
contractual relationship at a duly noticed public meeting is being provided in
accordance with the provisions of Sect. 2-443, of the Palm Beach County Code of
Ethics. Countywide (JB)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file an award from the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE), Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program, for $195,183 beginning
October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016 to fund ex-offender community
reentry services; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $195,183 in the
Criminal Justice Grant Fund to recognize the grant award; and
C) approve a Budget Amendment of $195,183 in the
Justice Services Grant Fund to recognize the transfer from the Criminal Justice
Grant Fund to support the Reentry Program; and
D) approve
the following Interlocal
Agreements and Contracts for Professional Services to provide reentry services
for ex-offenders returning to Palm Beach County from the Florida Department of
Corrections, the Palm Beach County Jail, and the Florida Department of Juvenile
Justice for the period October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016:
1. City of Riviera Beach for community reentry
services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $33,600 from the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program;
2. Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc. for
community reentry services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $91,985 from
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Program;
3. The Lord’s Place, Inc. for community reentry
services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,500 from Florida Department of
Law Enforcement (FDLE), Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program; and
E) authorize the County Administrator or her designee to execute any amendments relating to these
contracts on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, after approval of
legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, and within budgeted
allocations.
SUMMARY:
Palm Beach County was allocated
$195,183 in Federal FY 2015 funds as part of the Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for
expenditures through FY 2018. The JAG Program allows local governments to
support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on local
needs and conditions. The grant was approved to support adult reentry services
as well as Reentry’s existing Juvenile Program Manager for Public Safety’s
Justice Services Division. Mr. Alan Bernstein of the Lord’s Place Inc. serves
on the Homeless Advisory Board. The Board provides no regulation, oversight,
management, or policy-setting recommendations regarding the disclosed
contracts. Disclosure of the contractual
relationship at a duly noticed public meeting is being provided in accordance
with the provisions of Sect. 2-443, of the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics. No County matching funds are required for
this grant. Countywide (JB)
MARCH 1, 2016
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. MEDICAL EXAMINER
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept 2015 Paul Coverdell Grant Award Notification Memorandum;
B) receive and file a Subrecipient Agreement for Federal grant funding
assistance through Florida’s administering agency: the Florida Department of
Law Enforcement (FDLE) in the amount of $3,150 to provide forensic anthropology
services for the period January 28, 2016, through September 30, 2016; and
C) approve a Budget Amendment of $3,150 in the General
Fund to recognize the grant award.
SUMMARY: The United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs,
National Institute of Justice has awarded the FY 2014 Paul Coverdell Forensic
Sciences Improvement Act Formula Grant Program, CFDA No. 16.742; Federal Grant Award
Number 2015-CD-BX-0048, to the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office,
through the FDLE. The grant funding will be used to provide forensic
anthropology services to assist in identifying deceased whose identity was
unable to be known through other sources. Forensic anthropology services
analyze the human skeleton to determine age, sex, stature, ancestry, race and
if there was any trauma. On June 4,
2013 (R2013-0704), the County Administrator or designee was authorized to execute
future grant agreements, amendments, and modifications with the FDLE. No County match is required for this grant.
Countywide (JB)
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MARCH 1, 2016
4. PUBLIC HEARING – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and
file: Proof of publication)
A. REVISED BACKUP: Staff
recommends motion to:
1)
adopt an Ordinance of the
Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Chapter
2, Article V, Division 5 of the Palm Beach County Code Ordinance No. 1988-16,
amended by Ordinance No. 1989-003, amended by Ordinance No. 1990-038, amended
by Ordinance No. 1992-014, amended by Ordinance No. 1992-025, amended by Ordinance
No. 1993-001, amended by Ordinance No. 1993-035, amended by Ordinance No. 1995-006,
and amended by Ordinance No. 2014-003; relating to the Criminal Justice Commission
of Palm Beach County; amending Section 2-216 (operation); amending Section
2-221 (administration); providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for
severability; providing for inclusion in the code of laws and ordinances;
providing for captions; and providing for an effective date; and
2) terminate the Letter of Agreement with former Chairman of the Criminal Justice
Commission (CJC). The letter delineated responsibilities of the CJC that are
now incorporated in the CJC Ordinance.
SUMMARY: On November
3, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) directed staff to work with
Commissioner Taylor, various members of the CJC, Economic Council (EC), and the
Chief Judge to review the structure of the CJC. The Committee met on November
13, 2015 and made the following recommendations to the CJC Ordinance: 1) Modify
the reporting relationship of the CJC Executive Director to report to the
County Administrator; and 2) Modify the composition of the CJC membership by
reducing the private sector membership nominated by the EC from twelve to four
which would allow each County Commissioner to appoint a member and add an
ex-offender as a private sector member appointed by an entity/organization that
engages in reentry efforts. In 1988, the
EC funded personnel costs associated with the CJC Executive Director position
for two years. Since 1990, the BCC and
other funding sources have supported the CJC budget; leading the Committee to
recommend reducing the number of members nominated by the EC. On January 25, 2016, these recommendations
were presented to the full CJC who did not support the revisions to the private
sector membership nominated by the EC and recommended reducing the private
sector membership from twelve to ten and allow each County Commissioner to
appoint a member with the exception of the Commissioner who serves as the BCC
liaison to the CJC, resulting in the CJC increasing membership from 33 to 37. Currently, the CJC is the largest advisory
board of the BCC and contrary to the county’s existing policy relating to the
size of advisory boards. Existing policy
limits commission and advisory boards’ membership to 9 - 11. Currently, all private sector members are nominated
by the Economic Council (EC), however they do not have to be a member of the EC
to be nominated. Currently, there are
two open private sector member appointments. In addition, at the November 3,
2015 BCC meeting, Commissioner McKinlay suggested including an ex-offender as a
private sector member of the CJC membership which was not approved by the CJC
due to several CJC committees already having participation of ex-offenders. As
an alternative, staff recommended reducing the private sector membership
nominated by the EC from twelve to five allowing each County Commissioner to
appoint a member with the exception of the Commissioner who serves as the BCC
liaison to the CJC and adding an at-large member of the clergy nominated by the
Palm Beach County Clergy Alliance as a private sector member. At the February 9, 2016 BCC meeting, staff
was directed to reduce the private sector membership nominated by the EC from
twelve to ten and add an at-large member of the clergy nominated by the
Criminal Justice Commission and approved by the BCC, resulting in the CJC
decreasing membership from 33 to 32.
Other recommended changes include adding a BCC member to the CJC
Executive Committee, defining the attendance policy and conduct of meeting,
which will be incorporated in the CJC by-laws.
Countywide (JB)
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MARCH 1, 2016
A. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County Florida establishing fees and fines for the
Home Caregiver Ordinance; and
B) 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 Home Caregivers through
FDLE’s Volunteer and Employee Criminal History System (VECHS) databases using
livescan technology; and
C) authorize the County Administrator or designee to
execute any amendments or extensions of time relating to this FDLE User
Agreement.
SUMMARY: On October
20, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Home Caregiver Ordinance
2015-038 requiring licensure of Home Caregivers. The Ordinance provides that the Board of
County Commissioners shall establish by resolution certain licensing, renewal,
and replacement fees, and allows Consumer Affairs to run “Level 2” fingerprint
based national criminal history background checks on Home Caregivers through
the FDLE and the FBI databases. The Palm
Beach County Sheriff’s Office will be assisting Consumer Affairs with the fingerprint
and photograph process for home caregivers. The Resolution establishes
licensing fees and civil fines.
Execution of the User Agreement is an FDLE prerequisite to finalizing
the approved action allowing Consumer Affairs Staff to process the “Level 2”
criminal history checks though the FDLE databases. Countywide (HH)
MARCH 1, 2016
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff
recommends motion to approve:
A) an Amendment to the
Temporary Operating Agreement (TOA), R2015-1356, with Rasier, LLC (Rasier), a
subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc. allowing Uber to continue operating as a
transportation network company (TNC) in Palm Beach County until April 30,
2016 September 30, 2016 or such time revisions of the Palm Beach County Vehicle for Hire
Ordinance, addressing TNC-related issues, are approved by the Palm Beach County
Board of County Commissioners (BCC), whichever occurs first; and
B) Temporary Operating
Agreement with Lyft, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (Lyft) to operate as a TNC
in Palm Beach County until April 30, 2016 September 30, 2016 or such
time revisions of the Palm Beach
County Vehicle for Hire Ordinance, addressing TNC-related issues, are approved
by the BCC, whichever occurs first.
SUMMARY: On March 10, 2015, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved a TOA with Rasier to operate in Palm Beach County
until September 30, 2015. At the
September 22, 2015 meeting, the BCC approved an extension of the TOA
authorizing Rasier to continue operations in Palm Beach County until March 31,
2016 or until such time the Governor of Florida signs TNC related legislation
into law, whichever occurs first. Staff
was also given direction to allow other TNC companies to enter into the same
TOA with the County. Staff is requesting
to extend the TOA with Rasier until April 30, 2016 September 30, 2016
since there are legislative issues that are not resolved which might require
changes to the Vehicle for Hire Ordinance.
This extension will allow for legislation to be finalized and/or provide
staff additional time to revise the Vehicle for Hire Ordinance. In addition, Lyft is requesting the County to
enter into a TOA to operate in Palm Beach County. Other than Rasier, Lyft is the only company
that requested a TOA. Therefore, staff
is requesting approval of the TOA with Lyft which provides the same terms and
conditions set forth in the TOA with Rasier and will also expire on April
30, 2016 September 30, 2016 or such time revisions of the Palm Beach County Vehicle for Hire
Ordinance, addressing TNC-related issues, are approved by the BCC, whichever occurs first. Countywide (JB)
C. ADMINISTRATION
1. ADD-ON: Staff
recommends motion to approve: a letter from the Palm Beach County Board
of County Commissioners supporting Mayor Mary Lou Berger in her candidacy for
Second Vice President of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC), as required
by FAC’s bylaws. SUMMARY: Mayor Mary Lou Berger currently serves as a
member of FAC’s Board of Directors and is the Vice Chair of the FAC Urban
Caucus and a member of the FAC Enterprise Committee. Additionally, Mayor Berger
is an active member of the National Association of Counties (NACo), serving as
both a member of the NACo Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee
and of the NACo International Economic Development Task Force. Mayor Berger has
expressed interest in serving as a member of FAC’s Executive Committee. The election
for the Second Vice President of FAC will be held at the Association’s annual
meeting June 28th - July 1st. Countywide (DW)
2. ADD-ON: Infrastructure
surtax update by the County Administrator. SUMMARY: On February 9,
2016, the Board directed Staff
to continue to work towards a discretionary local
government infrastructure surtax for the upcoming November ballot by meeting
with Municipalities, the School District, Cultural Council, community
organizations and the business community and to discuss implementation of the
surtax and allocation of the proposed penny for infrastructure. On February 24,
2016, the following proposal was presented to the League of Cities with the
League of Cities, School District and Cultural Council:
School
Board 46.5%
County 28.5%
Municipalities 18.5%
Cultural
Facilities 6.5%
The discussion at the League was generally
supportive and a motion to not oppose was passed. However, since the League meeting, staff has
continued to refine the proposal and is now presenting a revised proposed
distribution for consideration of the parties as follows:
School Board 48.0%
County 28.5%
Municipalities 18.5%
Cultural Facilities
5.0%.
As directed, staff is working diligently to compile
the infrastructure project lists and will be prepared to present the lists at
the March 22, 2016, BCC meeting. With
Board concurrence, staff will work with the Municipalities and School Board to
secure agreements for the proposed plan and present to the BCC an ordinance
with proposed ballot language providing for placement of the surtax on the
November 8, 2016 ballot. Interlocal agreements with the governing bodies of the
Municipalities representing a majority of the County’s population are needed to
establish a distribution formula that would be inclusive of all proposed
partners. Countywide (PFK)
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MARCH 1, 2016
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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MARCH 1, 2016
7. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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MARCH 1, 2016
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
MARCH 1, 2016
A. District
1 – COMMISSIONER HAL R. VALECHE, VICE MAYOR
B. District
2 – COMMISSIONER PAULETTE BURDICK
C. District
3 - COMMISSIONER SHELLEY VANA
D. District 4 – COMMISSIONER STEVEN L.
ABRAMS
ADD-ON:
Request approval to present off-site, Certificates of Congratulations
presented to Nicholas Evans and August Horstman for attaining the rank of Eagle
Scout, the highest and most prestigious rank in the Boy Scouts organization.
E. District
5 - COMMISSIONER MARY LOU BERGER, MAYOR
Request approval to present off-site, a Proclamation declaring
March 22, 2016 as “All People’s Day” in Palm Beach County.
Request approval to present off-site, a Proclamation recognizing March
26, 2016 as the “23rd Asian Trade, Food Festival and Cultural Show” in
Palm Beach County.
F. District
6 - COMMISSIONER MELISSA MCKINLAY
Request approval to present off-site, a
Proclamation honoring the Village of Wellington’s 20th Year of
Incorporation.”
G. District 7 - COMMISSIONER PRISCILLA A.
TAYLOR
ADD-ON: Request approval to present off-site, a
Proclamation recognizing the 30th Pastoral Anniversary of Bishop
Walter Oshea Granger.
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."