February 2, 2021
9:30am
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
PAGE ITEM
NOTE: Items that were revised, added, deleted, or
backup submitted and were not listed on the preliminary addition/deletion sheet
distributed to the Board the prior day are noted with an asterisk (*).
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
TUESDAY COMMISSION
9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll
Call
B. Invocation
C. Pledge
of Allegiance
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. Additions,
Deletions, Substitutions
B. Adoption
3. CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 5-22)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS (Page 23)
5. REGULAR AGENDA (Page 24)
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 25)
7. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 26)
8. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 27)
9. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page
28)
10. ADJOURNMENT (Page 29)
* * * * * * * * * * *
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
CONSENT AGENDA
B. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER
Page 5
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 5
3C-1 Release
of drainage easements located at 3974 Okeechobee Boulevard
3C-2 Resolution certifying that the sidewalk area
along 6th Avenue South at the northeast corner of the intersection
with South “A” Street has been maintained for the past seven years by the
County
Page 6
3C-3 Work task order to contract with Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc. for Harbor Road from the
seawall to Harbor Road North project
3C-4 Amendment to contract with Southeast Highway
Guardrail and Attenuators, LLC extending the expiration date by two years
3C-5 Resolution vacating portions of the plat of
Brentwood of Wellington, PUD
Page 7
3C-6 Resolution approving a highway maintenance
memorandum of agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to
replace traffic poles and lights at the intersection of Linton Boulevard and
Homewood Boulevard
F. AIRPORTS
Page 7
3F-1 Receive
and file extensions of time to four Joint Participation Agreements with the
Florida Department of Transportation
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Page 8
3G-1 Negotiated settlement offer for the full
satisfaction of a code enforcement lien that was entered against Alba Nieves
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 8
3H-1 Receive and file amendment to agreement with
Jupiter Stadium, Ltd. for purchases and improvements related to COVID-19
Page 9
3H-2 Receive and file agreement with Aqua Escapes,
Inc. for garden statues at Mounts Botanical Garden
3H-3 Receive and file amendment to agreement to
Host Ribbit the Exhibit
3H-4 Receive and file amendment to Infrastructure
Surtax Project Funding Agreement with Ric L. Bradshaw
extending the term for the FY2020 vehicle replacement for one year
3H-5 Receive and file Standard License Agreement
with the City of Boynton Beach for use of vacant equipment space at the Boynton
Beach radio tower
Page 10
3H-6 Interlocal agreement with the City of Boca
Raton for use of the County’s Public Radio System
3H-7 Work order to contract with The Airtex Corporation for the Water Utilities Department
Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility – HVAC Replacement project
Page 11
3H-8 Work order to contract with Johnson Controls
Fire Protection LP for the Palm Beach County Convention Center – Closed Circuit
Television Camera System Replacement project
3H-9 Work order to contract with Randolph
Construction Group, Inc. for the Delray Health Department/Youth Services –
Restroom Renovations Project
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
Page 12
3H-10 Change order to amendment to contract with
Robling Architecture Construction, Inc. for the Fire Rescue Station No. 29
Re-roof project
3H-11 Consultant Services Authorization with Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, Inc.
for phase 1 of the Fire Rescue Comprehensive Fire Station Capital Improvements
Program
Page 13
3H-12 Receive and file Contingency Use Directive
Change Order to contract with The Morganti Group,
Inc. for the Palm Tran South Expansion project
3H-13 Contract with ACC Mastercraft
Roofing Contractors, Inc. for roofing services
Page 14
3H-14 Work order to contract with Protect Video, Inc.
for the Fire Station No. 27 – Generator Replacement project
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 14
3K-1 Amendment to contract with Hinterland Group,
Inc. for Wastewater Gravity Lines and Manhole Rehabilitation
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 15
3L-1 Updated
Management Plan for Delaware Scrub Natural Area
3L-2 Memorandum of Understanding with Discover
Palm Beach County, Inc. for LagoonFest 2021 Event
Management
3L-3 Receive and file the State of Florida,
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Agreement for the Derelict
Vessel Removal project
Page 16
3L-4 Contract with Ferreira Construction Southern
Division Co., Inc. for the Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area – Public Use
Facilities Renovation Federalized project
Page 17
3L-5 State of Florida Department of Environmental
Protection purchase order to maintain and propagate corals in a close system,
land-based coral nursery
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 17
3M-1 Receive
and file Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission – Florida Boating
Improvement Program Grant Agreement for the redevelopment of the John Prince
Memorial Park boat ramps
N. LIBRARY
Page 18
3N-1 Contract with the Florida Department of
State, Division of Library and Information Services, for a DLIS CARES Act Grant
to purchase camera and computer equipment for website and social media
platforms
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 18
3X-1 Receive and file amendment to contract with
the Battered Women’s Justice Project, Inc. modifying the payment schedule
Page 19
3X-2 Receive
and file Victim of Crime Act grant agreement to provide victim advocacy
services
Page 20
3X-3 Receive
and file seven Declarations/Emergency Order related to COVID-19
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
CC. SHERIFF
Page 20
3CC-1 Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs FY 2020 Prosecuting Cold Cases using DNA grant award
Page 21
3CC-2 Federally-Funded SubAward
& Grant Agreement for a FY 20 State Homeland Security Grant
3CC-3 Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs FY 2020 Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant award
3CC-4 Subgrant Agreement
from the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Palm Beach
County Speed and Aggressive Driving Strategy project
DD. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 22
3DD-1 Receive and file FY 2021 Covid Recovery
Grant Agreement for the promotion of The Winter Equestrian Festival
EE. COMMISSION ON ETHICS
Page 22
3EE-1 Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Westlake to Commission
on Ethics services
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Page 23
4A Susan B. Anthony Award Presentation –
Michelle Damone, NOW Director
4B COVID-19 Update by Dr. Alonso and County
Staff
REGULAR AGENDA
A. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 24
5A-1 Ordinance
amending the EMS Ordinance
B.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 24
5B-1 Amendment to Deed of Conservation Easement
in favor of the South Florida Water Management District for the Pond Cypress
Natural Area
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 25)
STAFF COMMENTS
Page26
7A-1 Updated Board Directive Reports
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 27)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 28)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 29)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
B. CLERK
OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER
1. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file:
Warrant List – Backup information can be viewed in the Clerk &
Comptroller’s Office.
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the following
final minutes of the Board of County Commissioners’ meetings:
Meeting
Date Meeting
Type
July
30, 2020 Zoning
August
25, 2020 Regular
August
27, 2020 Zoning
September
3, 2020 Budget
September
15, 2020 Budget
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts
(regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the
Clerk & Comptroller’s Office. Countywide
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the release of 15 foot, 12 foot, and 3 foot drainage
easements located at 3974 Okeechobee Boulevard within the Mercedes Benz of Palm
Beach M.U.P.D Plat Two (Property);
B) accept a 20 foot drainage easement from
New Country Motor Cars of Palm Beach, LLC (NCMC); and
C) accept two 10 foot drainage easements on
either side of the 20 foot drainage easement from NCMC.
SUMMARY: This approval will release the Palm Beach County (County) drainage easements recorded in Official Record Book (ORB) 9745, Page 1465; ORB 9749, Page 1271; and ORB 9745, Page 1463, public records of Palm Beach County, Florida. The pipes within the drainage easements being released carried the drainage from Indian Road through the middle of the Property to the existing canal. NCMC provided a new drainage system within the new drainage easements to allow for Property renovations. They redirected the drainage from Indian Road through the southern boundary of the Property and into the canal. This new drainage system will provide an equivalent drainage benefit to the County. District 7 (YBH)
2. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a resolution to approve the recordation and filing of a maintenance map (Map) for Palm Beach County (County) certifying that the sidewalk area along 6th Avenue South, at the northeast corner of the intersection with South “A” Street (Sidewalk), has been regularly maintained or repaired for the immediate past seven years by the County. SUMMARY: Adoption of this resolution will certify that the Sidewalk has been regularly maintained or repaired for the immediate past seven years by the County, as shown in the Map being filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and is vested in the County in accordance with Section 95.361(2), Florida Statutes. The Road and Bridge Division’s Assistant Director has certified the limits of maintenance on the Map. District 3 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Work Task Order (WTO) to the Annual Civil Engineering Professional Services Contract (R2019-0717) dated June 4, 2019 (Contract) with Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc. (MRA) in the amount of $263,251.09 for professional services for Harbor Road from the seawall to Harbor Road North (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this WTO will provide the design services necessary to reconstruct Harbor Road from the seawall at the south end of Harbor Road to Harbor Road North, a distance of approximately 470 linear feet. In accordance with the Contract, as amended on May 5, 2020 (R2020-0402), the Affirmative Procurement Initiative for the Contract is a 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. MRA agreed to 6.09% SBE participation for this WTO. The cumulative SBE participation to date including this WTO is 21.06%. This Project consists of specialized work for which there are no SBE firms or team members. This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program. District 1 (YBH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to the annual guardrail construction
contract R2020-0132, Project No. 2020052, dated February 11, 2020, with
Southeast Highway Guardrail and Attenuators, LLC (SHG), to increase the amount
of the contract by $500,000 and to extend the expiration date from February 10,
2021 to February 10, 2023. SUMMARY: Approval of Amendment No. 1 will
increase the contract amount from $1,245,000 to $1,745,000 and extend the
expiration date from February 10, 2021 to February 10, 2023. The increased
contract amount is based on updated estimates that exceed the current contract
amount to be expended throughout Palm Beach County (County). On April 13, 2020,
the Office of Equal Business Opportunity granted a waiver of the Affirmative Procurement
Initiative requirements because sufficient qualified Small Minority Women
Business Enterprises (S/M/WBE) providing the goods or services required by the
contract are unavailable in the County, despite every reasonable effort to
locate them. To date, tasks in the amount of $322,637 have been authorized for
SHG. After this renewal, the contract will be resolicited. Countywide (YBH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a resolution vacating
portions of a plat described as Parcel A, Parcel C,
and the Water Management Tract of Brentwood of Wellington, PUD, according to
the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 117, Pages 177-180, Public Records
of Palm Beach County (County). SUMMARY: Adoption of this resolution will vacate all
of Parcel A, Parcel C, and the Water Management Tract (Parcels) created by the
plat of Brentwood of Wellington, PUD, (Plat) and return those lands to their
previously platted configuration shown in The Palm Beach Farms Co. Plat No. 3,
as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 45, Public Records of Palm Beach County. The
Parcels are located north of Lantana Road and west of State Road 7. All
reviewing agencies and utility service providers have approved this partial plat
vacation. District 6 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt
a resolution to approve a highway maintenance memorandum of agreement (HMMOA)
with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to replace the existing
traffic signal strain poles with mast arm structures and luminaires at the
intersection of Linton Boulevard and Homewood Boulevard (Project); and
B) approve the HMMOA with the FDOT for the Project.
SUMMARY:
Adoption of this resolution and approval of the HMMOA will support the
FDOT’s installation of the Project, and approve the transfer of its ownership,
operation, and maintenance to Palm Beach County (County) upon completion. The
Project will be completed by FDOT and will be constructed within the County and
City of Delray Beach rights-of-way (ROW). The HMMOA is required to provide
authority to the FDOT to construct the Project within the County’s ROW.
Construction shall be funded by FDOT at an estimated cost of $400,000. The
County will have no financial obligations for installation of the Project. District
4 (YBH)
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an
Extension of Time to the following Joint Participation Agreements (JPA) with
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT):
A) Construct Fuel Farm and Wash Rack at Palm
Beach County Park Airport, Financial Project Number 441335-1-94-01 approved by
the Board on June 6, 2017 (R2017-0721 and R2017-0722), and amended on May 1,
2018 (R2018-0651 and 2018-0652), until March 31, 2021;
B) Security Infrastructure and Operational
Improvements Program at Palm Beach County Park Airport, Financial Project
Number 443229-1-94-01 approved by the Board on April 10, 2018 (R2018-0376 and
R2018-0377), until June 30, 2021;
C) General Aviation Federal Inspection
Service (GAFIS) Facility Improvements at Palm Beach International Airport,
Financial Project Number 434613-1-94-01 approved by the Board on December 5,
2017 (R2017-1788 and R2017-1789), and amended April 16, 2019 (R2019-0496 and
R2019-0497), until June 30, 2021; and
D) Construct Additional Tie-Down/Transient
Apron at North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45), Financial
Project Number 433143-1-94-01 approved by the Board on February 6, 2018
(R2018-0153 and R2018-0154), and amended January 15, 2019 (R2019-0040 and
R2019-0041), until June 30, 2021.
SUMMARY:
The Extension of Time
agreements extend the availability of grant funding to allow for the
continuation of project activities at said airport. Delegation of authority for
execution of the above Extensions of Time to the JPAs with the FDOT was
approved by the Board on October 18, 2011 (Agenda Item No. 3F11). Countywide (AH)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
negotiated settlement offer in the amount of $40,000 for the full satisfaction
of a code enforcement lien that was entered against Alba Nieves on August 3,
2016. SUMMARY: The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate (CESM)
entered an order on June 1, 2016 for the property owned by Alba Nieves
providing her until July 1, 2016 to bring her property located at 4025 Browning
Drive N., West Palm Beach, FL into full compliance. The property had been cited
for open storage; inoperable vehicles, appliances, glass, building material,
construction debris, automotive parts, tires, vegetative debris, garbage, trash
or similar items and overgrown vegetation. 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 Alba
Nieves on August 3, 2016. The Code Enforcement Division issued an Affidavit of
Compliance for the property on July 2, 2020 stating that the cited code
violations had been fully corrected as of July 1, 2020. The total accrued lien
amount through August 31, 2020, the date on which settlement discussions began,
totaled $86,150, of which Mrs. Nieves has agreed to pay Palm Beach County
$40,000, (46%) for full settlement of their outstanding Code Enforcement lien. District
2 (SF)
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file Amendment
No. 1 (Amendment) to the emergency
funding agreement with Jupiter Stadium, Ltd. (JSL) (R2020-1841) (Emergency
Agreement) which Amendment requires JSL
to develop a phased reopening plan for Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (Stadium)
consistent with the recommendations of federal, state and local agencies in
order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission; and
B) ratify
the signature of the County Administrator for the above Amendment revising the
Emergency Agreement.
SUMMARY: The County owns the Stadium in Jupiter which
is operated, managed and used by JSL, a partnership between two MLB teams, the
St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins. Staff worked with JSL to identify
purchases and improvements to the Stadium necessary due to COVID-19 that were
not budgeted for which will further a safe environment at the Stadium for
visitors. The Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the Emergency
Agreement with JSL on December 8, 2020 for the funding of the purchases and
improvements to the Stadium due to COVID-19 with CARES Act funds. This
Amendment revises the Emergency Agreement to require that JSL develop a phased
reopening plan for the Stadium in order
to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This Amendment is now being
submitted to the Board to receive and file, and to ratify the County
Administrator’s signature. Due to the
Declaration of Emergency issued by Palm Beach County on March 13, 2020, as a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the County Administrator had the ability to
enter into this Amendment to the Emergency Agreement. (FDO Admin) Countywide
(MWJ)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an
Agreement for Services (Agreement) dated October 20, 2020 with Aqua Escapes,
Inc., to design, fabricate and install garden statues at Mounts Botanical
Garden. SUMMARY: In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051,
all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the
initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. Pursuant to PPM CW-F-072, Acquisition of
Artwork, the Agreement, after review and approval by the County Attorney’s
office, has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners
(Board) by the County Administrator or designee. The Agreement was for the design, fabrication
and installation of garden statues at the Mounts Botanical Garden, which was approved
by the Palm Beach County’s Art in Public Places Program. The donation for the Agreement was provided
by the Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden, Inc., and approved by the Board
on August 25, 2020, Agenda 3P-1. This executed document is now being submitted
to the Board to receive and file. (FDO
Admin) Countywide (MWJ)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a
First Amendment (Amendment) to the agreement to host Ribbit the Exhibit
(R2020-1570), which Amendment extended the de-installation and return of the
exhibit to July 20, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. SUMMARY: In accordance with County PPM
CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by
the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. Pursuant to PPM CW-F-072, Acquisition of
Artwork, the Amendment, after review and approval by the County Attorney’s
office, has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners
(Board) by the County Administrator or designee. This executed document is now
being submitted to the Board to receive and file. (FDO Admin) Countywide
(MWJ)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a First Amendment (Amendment) to
Infrastructure Surtax Project Funding Agreement for the administration and
funding of FY 2020 vehicle replacement dated October 20, 2020, with Ric L. Bradshaw, Sheriff of Palm Beach County (Sheriff),
which Amendment extends the term from October 21, 2020 to October 20, 2021. SUMMARY:
In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts,
agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating Department as a
receive and file agenda item. The Amendment has been fully executed on behalf
of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the Director of Facilities
Development & Operations. The
Standard Agreement was approved by the Board on April 4, 2017, Agenda 5C-3.
This executed document is now being submitted to the Board to receive and file.
(FDO Admin) Countywide (MWJ)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Standard
License Agreement for Use of County-Owned Property for a period of November 19,
2020 through November 18, 2023 with the City of Boynton Beach, for the use of
vacant equipment space within County’s radio shelter at Boynton Beach radio
tower. SUMMARY: In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051,
all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the
initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. The standard Agreements has been fully
executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the County
Administrator or designee. The Standard License Agreement was approved in
accordance with R2010-0333, as amended and approved by the Board on October 1,
2013. The executed document is now being submitted to the Board to receive and
file. (FDO Admin) Countywide (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Boca Raton
(City) providing the right to utilize specific components of the County’s
Public Safety Radio System from February 2, 2021 through February 1, 2026. SUMMARY: The Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) provides
the standard terms and conditions under which the City is authorized to access
and use certain components of the County’s Public Safety Radio System (System)
in order to achieve interoperability. This Agreement, when effective,
terminates the City’s participation in the South Hub Interlocal Agreement
(R2016-0623). This Agreement requires the City to pay its pro rata share of the
operation and maintenance costs associated with the County’s SmartZoneTM Controllers, which were installed in
order to provide interoperability between Cities’ and the County’s individual
systems. The operations and maintenance costs for FY 2021 are $90,000, a
proportionate share of which will be paid by the City based on upon the number
of active talkgroups the City operates. This Agreement may be terminated by the County
for cause or terminated by the City, with or without cause, with a minimum of
60 days’ notice. (ESS) Countywide (MWJ)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order
No. 21-002 to the annual Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
contract with The Airtex Corporation (Contractor)
(R2020-0236) in the amount of $295,205 for the Water Utilities Department (WUD)
Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility (SRWRF)-HVAC Replacement project for
a period of 180 days from permit issuance or until project is complete. SUMMARY:
The work consists of furnishing the labor, equipment, and materials needed
for the replacement of the existing HVAC system at buildings B, C, D, E, F, G
and K with a new HVAC system, including duct connections and valves at the WUD
SRWRF. The existing equipment has outlived its useful life and has become
costly to maintain. The new HVAC system will be more efficient and
provide years of dependable service.
This project was competitively advertised and new contractors were invited to
bid on the project by submitting prequalification documents prior to the
submission of the bid response. This work order was solicited pursuant to the
annual HVAC contract and the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity
(EBO) Ordinance. The annual contract was last presented to the Goal Setting
Committee on March 4, 2020 and the Committee established Affirmative
Procurement Initiatives (API) of sheltered market for projects under $100,000
(when at least three Small Business Enterprises (SBE) are qualified under the
annual contract) or an SBE contractor will be given a price preference if their
bid is within 10% of the lowest non-SBE bid for projects over $100,000. Since
this project was over $100,000, the SBE price preference API was applied. The
Contractor is a certified SBE and submitted 100% SBE participation on this work
order. The overall SBE participation on the annual HVAC contract is 36.83%. The
Contractor is a Palm Beach County business. Funding for this project is from
the Water Utilities Department Operation and Maintenance fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 5 (LDC)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
8. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
acknowledge the name change of the contractor formerly
known as SimplexGrinnel LP to Johnson Controls Fire
Protection LP; and
B) approve Work Order No.
21-001 to the annual Low Voltage contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection
LP (fka Simplex Grinnell, LP) (Contractor)
(R2016-1143) in the amount of $307,866 for the Palm Beach County Convention
Center – Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera System Replacement project for
a period of 120 days from permit issuance or until project is complete.
SUMMARY: The work consists of
furnishing the labor, equipment, and materials needed to replace the existing
CCTV camera system at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The existing
CCTV system is more than 18 years old, outdated and has a limited coverage
area. The CCTV camera system must be operational at all times during scheduled
events at the Convention Center for safety and security reasons. The new CCTV
system will assure continuous operations, enhance security measures, and expand
on the areas under surveillance. This project was competitively advertised and
new contractors were invited to bid on the project by submitting prequalification
documents prior to the submission of the bid response. This work order was
solicited pursuant to the annual Low Voltage contract and the requirements of
the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. The annual contract was last
presented to the Goal Setting Committee on January 2, 2019 and the Committee
established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative of price preference if a
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) is within 10% of the lowest non-small business
bid. The Contractor is not a certified SBE and there is no SBE participation
submitted for this work. The overall SBE participation on the annual Low
Voltage contract is 26.35%. The Contractor is not a Palm Beach County business.
Funding for this project is from the Tourist Development Council Building
Renewal and Replacement fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District
7 (LDC)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 21-004 to the annual Minor
Construction contract with Randolph Construction Group, Inc. (Contractor)
(R2020-0566) in the amount of $249,284.32 for the Delray Health
Department/Youth Services – Restroom Renovations project for a period of 90
days from permit issuance or until project is complete. SUMMARY: The
work consists of furnishing the labor, equipment, and materials needed to
renovate the restrooms at the Delray Health Department Youth Services Buildings
225 and 345 to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements. An ADA audit was conducted which confirmed that the restrooms
within the two facilities were non-compliant with ADA requirements. This work
order authorizes the reconfiguration of the existing space to provide ADA
accessible restrooms. This project was competitively advertised and new
contractors were invited to bid on the project by submitting prequalification
documents prior to the submission of the bid response. This work order was
solicited pursuant to the annual Minor Construction contract and the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. The annual
contract was last presented to the Goal Setting Committee on August 21, 2019.
The Committee applied the following three Affirmative Procurement Initiatives:
1) sheltered market for projects under $100,000; or 2) a small business
enterprise (SBE) contractor will be given a price preference if its bid is
within 10% of the lowest non-small business bid on a single trade project over
$100,000; or 3) a mandatory 25% SBE subcontracting goal for a multi-trade
project over $100,000. Since this is a multi-trade project over $100,000, a
mandatory goal of 25% SBE participation was applied. The Contractor is a
certified SBE and submitted 100% SBE participation on this work order. The
overall SBE participation on the annual Minor Construction contract is 87.45%.
The Contractor is a Palm Beach County business. Funding for this project is
from the Infrastructure Sales Tax fund and the Public Building Improvement
fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 7 (LDC)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 3 to Amendment No. 12 of the
continuing contract with Robling Architecture Construction, Inc. (R2020-0762)
decreasing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction management
services for the Fire Rescue Station No. 28 Re-roof project in the amount of
$113,475.61. SUMMARY: On October
22, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners approved Amendment No. 12
(R2020-1621) to the contract with
Robling Architecture Construction, Inc. in the amount of $762,460 for a
complete re-roof of the fire rescue building to include heating, ventilation,
air conditioning (HVAC) curb replacements, new roof insulation and rainwater
drainage improvements. There is $113,475.61 remaining as a result of unused
allowances and unused contractor contingency. All savings will be returned to
the Fire Rescue Improvement fund. The Construction Manager (CM) was selected
pursuant to the Small Business Enterprise Ordinance, but the GMP, having been
initiated after January 1, 2019, is subject to the requirements of the Equal
Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. This continuing construction management
contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on February 20, 2019 and
the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative of a mandatory
20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal on the contract. The CM
is a SBE and a Palm Beach County business utilizing all local subcontractors.
To date, the overall SBE participation for Amendment No. 12 is 78.38%. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 6 (LDC)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 1 with
Currie Sowards Aguila
Architects, Inc. (R2020-1045) (Consultant) to provide architectural and
engineering services for phase 1 of the Fire Rescue Comprehensive Fire Station
Capital Improvements Program in the amount of $234,919. SUMMARY: On
August 25, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the design
contract with the Consultant to develop and implement a comprehensive capital
improvements program for County-owned and managed fire stations. CSA No. 1
authorizes Phase 1 of this project which consists of a program evaluation to
review and assess the following 14 fire stations No. 28, 51, 15, 25, 55, 42,
21, 54, 33, 34, 29, 26, 41 and 73. Under Phase 1 of the project, fire stations
are to be evaluated in decreasing order of age. This effort seeks to have older
fire stations conform to the same standards as the recently built ones. The
design team will evaluate each station in order to determine compliance with
new design, safety and staffing standards. Subsequently, the design team will
develop the conceptual scope of work to ensure that each station is in
compliance. The solicitation for design professionals was advertised on
December 15, 2019 according to the Equal Business Opportunity Program, with the
final selection taking place on June 26, 2020. The project was presented to the
Goal Setting Committee on December 4, 2019 which established an affirmative
procurement initiative requiring a minimum mandatory goal of 25% Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) participation and awarded 15 points evaluation preference for
SBE participation. The prime consultant has committed to 59.85% S/W/MBE
participation for this CSA. The consultant is a local firm and a SBE. This
project will be funded from the Fire Rescue Improvement Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) Countywide (LDC)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
12. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Contingency Use Directive (CUD) Change
Order No. 09 documenting charges against the contingency fund of the
construction management (CM) contract with The Morganti
Group, Inc. (R2017-0419) in the cumulative amount of $192,280 for the Palm Tran
South Expansion Project. SUMMARY:
On March 12, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved Amendment
No. 1 (R2019-0377) and Amendment No. 2 (R2019-0378) to the CM contract with The
Morganti Group, Inc. Amendment No. 1 authorized the
work for the addition of approximately 28,000 square feet of building space for
offices, locker rooms, training center and ancillary support services; a new
parking lot with 135 spaces; and a new bus lift at the existing maintenance
building in the amount of $22,527,000. Amendment No. 2 authorized the
installation of a closed circuit television system, access control, fire alarm,
audio/video system, intercom system, tele-data and cable television system in
the amount of $1,683,000. CUD Change Order No. 09, requested by Palm Tran,
includes the procurement and installation of a frameless glass wall system on
levels 2 and 3 of the Palm Tran South facility in the amount of $192,280. This
change is funded from the project contingency fund resulting in a zero dollar
change to the contract price and therefore, consistent with PPM CW-F-050, the
CUD Change Order No. 09 was executed by the Director of the Facilities Development
and Operations Department (FD&O). For transparency and for informational
purposes, Staff is bringing CUD Change Order No. 09 to the Board as a receive and file item. Charges to the project contingency
fund result in a zero-dollar change order and do not affect the Board approved
contract price. In accordance with Policy and Procedures Manual (PPM) CW-O-043
this project is exempt from the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance as this
project is partially funded from a combination of federal funds and Ad Valorem
funds. (Capital Improvements Division) District 7 (LDC)
13. Staff recommends
motion to approve: annual contract with the following contractor for
roofing services on an as-needed basis through November 16, 2025.
Contractor Status SBE or Non-SBE
ACC Mastercraft
Roofing Local Non-SBE
Contractors, Inc.
SUMMARY: On November 17,
2020, the Board approved the annual roofing contract. The contractor now joins
the list of eight already prequalified contractors for a total of nine with a
contract expiration date of November 16, 2025.
The specific requirements of the work shall be determined by individual
work orders issued against this annual contract. This contract is a five year
indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum cumulative value of $3,000,000
across all prequalified contractors. Work is to be awarded as work orders on a
lump-sum, competitively bid basis across all prequalified contractors. Contractors
are allowed to qualify at any time and be added to this annual contract.
Projects $100,000 and over are advertised on the vendor self-service website
while projects $200,000 and over are also advertised in the newspaper. Projects
under $100,000 are bid among the pool of pre-qualified contractors and for
projects over $100,000, the bidding pool is expanded to include any additional
bidders responding to the specific project advertisement that submit a qualification
application at least ten days before the bid due date. The roofing annual
contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on July 15, 2020, and the
Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiatives of sheltered
market for projects under $100,000 (when three or more small businesses are
qualified under the annual contract) or a Small Business Enterprise contractor
will be given a price preference if its bid is within 10% of the lowest
non-small business bid. Actual Small/Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise
participation will be identified on each work order, and will be tracked
cumulatively for all work orders issued. (Capital Improvements) Countywide
(LDC)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
14. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 21-002 to the annual electrical
contract with Protect Video, Inc. (Contractor) (R2019-1756) in the amount of
$237,581 for the Fire Station (F.S) No. 27 – Generator Replacement project for
a period of 120 days from permit issuance or until project is complete. SUMMARY: The work consists of
furnishing the labor, equipment, and materials needed to replace the existing
generator with a new diesel generator capable of powering the entire fire
station. The existing generator does not meet the requirements needed to power
the entire facility during power outages. This project was competitively
advertised and new contractors were invited to bid on the project by submitting
prequalification documents prior to the submission of the bid response. This
work order was solicited pursuant to the annual electrical contract and the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. The annual contract
was last presented to the Goal Setting Committee on March 4, 2020 and the
Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (API) of sheltered
market for projects under $100,000 (when at least three Small Business
Enterprises (SBE) are qualified under the annual contract) or an SBE contractor
will be given a price preference if their bid is within 10% of the lowest
non-SBE bid for projects over $100,000. Since this project was over $100,000,
the SBE price preference API was applied. The Contractor is a certified SBE and
submitted 56% SBE participation on this work order. The overall SBE
participation on the annual electrical contract is 64.93%. The Contractor is a
Palm Beach County business. Funding for this project is from the Fire Rescue
Improvement fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 6
(LDC)
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment
No. 1 to the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Continuing
Contract for Wastewater Gravity Lines and Manhole Rehabilitation Contract
(Contract) with Hinterland Group, Inc., (Contractor) to renew the Contract for
an additional one year period. SUMMARY: On
February 5, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners approved the PBCWUD
Contract (R2019-0216) with Contractor. The Contract provides for the repair and
rehabilitation of wastewater gravity pipe lines and manholes where timing is
critical. The Contract award is for the
unit bid prices received, and the Contract does not guarantee nor authorize
Contractor to perform any work. The Contract included a 24-month term with the
option of one 12-month renewal at the discretion of the County. Amendment No. 1
exercises the option for a one year renewal through February 3, 2022. The
Contract will provide the necessary time extension to expedite utility capital
improvement projects and any emergency projects for the repair and
rehabilitation of the wastewater gravity system throughout PBCWUD’s service
area. This amendment to the Contract constitutes the final one year renewal and
does not involve any cost increase to the Contract amount. This Contract was
procured under the requirements of the 2002 Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
Ordinance (R2002-0064) prior to the adoption of the new Equal Business
Opportunity Ordinance on October 16, 2018. The SBE participation goal
established under the 2002 SBE Ordinance was 15% overall participation. The Contract provides for 91.845% SBE participation. The cumulative SBE participation including
Amendment No. 1 is 100%. PBCWUD staff coordinated with the Office of Equal
Business Opportunity to confirm that the proposed renewal was consistent with
the principles of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. Contractor is a
Palm Beach County based company. The Contract is included in the PBCWUD FY 21
Budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 18-069) Countywide
(MJ)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an
updated Management Plan (Plan) for Delaware Scrub Natural Area. SUMMARY:
The initial Plan was
approved by the Board of County Commissioners on September 9, 2008. The Plan
identifies natural resources present on the natural area and provides for the
preservation, restoration, management and passive recreational use of those
resources. After review of the Plan by the Natural Areas Management Advisory
Committee, they unanimously recommended the Plan for approval at its November
20, 2020 meeting. Initial invasive/nonnative vegetation removal, fence and
regulatory sign installation, and public use facilities have been completed.
Annual management and operating costs, including prescribed burns/mechanical
vegetation reduction, ongoing invasive/ nonnative animal and plant control,
repair and replacement of facilities, and biological monitoring and reporting
are estimated to be $107,301. This cost is for the current fiscal year and
is expected to increase as described in the Summary of Fiscal Impact. Funds for capital improvements, and annual
management and operation of the site are expected to come from the Natural
Areas Fund, Natural Areas Stewardship Endowment Fund, Pollution Recovery Trust
Fund, Ag Reserve Land Management Fund, and/or ad valorem funding sources. District 1 (SS)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Discover Palm Beach County, Inc.
(DTPB), and Palm Beach County for LagoonFest 2021
Event Management, providing $15,000 for event planning and management services;
including DTPB securing a contract with a professional event management
company, to plan, promote and implement LagoonFest on
November 6, 2021; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or designee to
sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other
forms associated with the MOU that do not substantially change the terms or
conditions of the MOU.
SUMMARY: LagoonFest is an
annual eco-themed festival that aims to inspire a connection between residents,
visitors and Lake Worth Lagoon, the County’s largest estuary. Utilizing a professional event management
company, DTPB will partner with Environmental Resources Management (ERM) to
plan, promote and implement LagoonFest 2021. A
professional event management company will provide services that include but
are not limited to planning, assistance in securing municipal authorizations,
offsetting event costs through sponsorship development, event marketing and
promotion, maintenance of event budget records, and event management during LagoonFest. As co-producer of this event, the County shares
responsibility for the financial and managerial aspects of the event with DTPB
and shall contribute a not to exceed amount of $15,000 towards DTPB’s contract
with the EMC for this event. Funding is
provided from the County’s Manatee Protection Fund (1232). Countywide (SS)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the State of Florida, Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Agreement No. 20178 providing an amount
not to exceed $21,450 of funding assistance (CSFA 77005) for the Derelict
Vessel Removal Project from December 1, 2020 to January 29, 2021. SUMMARY:
On July 7, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners approved the
Resolution (R2020-0781) to authorize the County Administrator or designee to
sign all future FWC derelict vessel removal grant applications and agreements.
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. Districts 1 & 7 (SS)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract
No. 2020ERM02 (Contract) with Ferreira
Construction Southern Division Co., Inc. (Ferreira) in the amount of
$534,890.60 for providing construction services for the Royal Palm Beach Pines
Natural Area – Public Use Facilities Renovation Federalized Project (Project)
for a term beginning upon execution and expiring within 120 days from the
Notice to Proceed. SUMMARY: The
Contract will provide for repair and replacement of public use facilities
within Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area. The work consists of removal of
approximately 600 feet of concrete sidewalk, demolition of a 180-foot-long wood
boardwalk and new construction of same. The work also includes construction of
a new shade shelter. To minimize adverse
impacts to all native ecosystems, soils, plants and animals present on the
site, all work is to coincide with the dry season and/or dry season conditions.
Four sealed bids were received by the Department of Environmental Resources
Management (ERM) on October 19, 2020. Following cancellation of initial award extended to lowest bidder due
to failure to execute and enter into such contract, Ferreira, a Hobe Sound, Florida,
company was the next lowest responsive responsible bidder. As a federally
funded project, the Contract is exempt from the Office of Equal Business
Opportunity (OEBO) ordinance. Federal rules prohibit
local geographical preferences in construction procurements involving federal
funds, so the County’s OEBO Program, Local Preference, Glades Local
Preference, Glades Resident Incentive, and Apprentice Incentive could not be
included in this competitive solicitation. The Project is funded by Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) through its Recreational Trails Program Funds and by ERM Capital
Projects Fund. FDEP Agreement T1803 (R2019-0862) is providing $162,125, which
represents the Federal pass through contributions. The County is required to
match this amount. District 6 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept
a State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Purchase Order of $84,278.90 to
maintain and propagate corals in a closed system, land-based coral nursery,
beginning on February 2, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2021;
B) approve
a budget amendment of
$84,279 in the Environmental Resources Capital Projects Fund to recognize the
revenue from DEP;
C) approve an agreement with Healthy Aquatics Marine
Institute of Florida Inc., DBA The Reef Institute (Reef Institute), a
not-for-profit entity, for cost reimbursement relating to the Coral Maintenance
and Propagation Project (Project) for an amount not to exceed $80,265.62
beginning on February 2, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2021; and
D) authorize the County Administrator or designee to sign all
future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other forms
associated with this Agreement and Purchase Order, and any necessary minor
amendments that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms, or
conditions of the agreement and Purchase Order.
SUMMARY: On March
17, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners approved Agreement R2020-0319 with
Reef Institute that expired June 30, 2020, to pass money from DEP to Reef
Institute to expand their coral nursery. Since the expansion, Reef Institute
has received corals from several different locations and will continue to
receive corals. This pass through of funds will allow Reef Institute to update
their expanded nursery, maintain the corals they’ve acquired, and acquire
additional corals. In response to the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease moving
through the Florida Reef Tract, the Florida legislature appropriated funds to
DEP to combat the disease and start restoration efforts. DEP identified Reef
Institute as a not-for-profit entity that could expand their current coral
nursery to accept and grow additional corals for State led restoration efforts.
DEP is authorized to disburse these funds to local governments and agencies for
the purpose of coral nursery creation and expansion via a Purchase Order. The DEP Purchase Order will fund $80,265.62
of the Project costs plus $4,013.28 in County administration costs. The County will receive deliverables as
outlined in the agreement and submit those as an invoice to DEP. Upon payment
by DEP to the County, the County will pay Reef Institute. District 7 (SS)
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file a fully executed Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FFWCC) – Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant
Agreement No. 19031 in the amount of $150,000 for construction costs associated
with the redevelopment of the John Prince Memorial Park boat ramps for the
period from November 18, 2020 through June 30, 2023; and
B) approve a budget amendment of $150,000 within the
Park Improvement Fund to establish budget for the approved grant.
SUMMARY: On May 7,
2019, the Board authorized submission of a Florida Boating Improvement Program
Grant application, R2019-0642, to fund a portion of the construction costs
associated with the redevelopment of the John Prince Memorial Park boat ramps.
The Board also authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute the
Grant Agreement and other grant forms related to this project if the grant was
awarded. The grant was awarded and the Grant Agreement has been fully executed
in accordance with Board authorization and is being submitted to the Board to
receive and file and to establish budget for the grant. District 3 (AH)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
N. LIBRARY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the contract with the Florida Department of
State, Division of Library and Information Services, for a DLIS CARES Act Grant
in the amount of $24,316 beginning November 25, 2020 and ending September 30,
2021;
B) approve a budget
amendment of $24,316 to recognize the grant award; and
C) authorize the County
Administrator or designee to execute any other necessary agreements,
amendments, forms and certifications associated with the CARES Act Grant
agreement.
SUMMARY: The
Palm Beach County Library System was awarded CARES Act grant funds through the
Florida Division of Library and Information Services, CFDA 45.310, Grant number
20-CARES-16. The Palm Beach County
Library System is planning to use the grant funds to purchase cameras and
computer equipment to be used to produce asynchronous content for the website
and social media platforms, as well as digital cameras and software licenses to
support internal staff operations for virtual meetings. Grant funds will also
be used to purchase one hundred additional Books-By-Mail bags to support
increased demand for this service. These combined purchases will support public
events, technology workshops, informational content
about library services and update notifications related to COVID-19. Grant
funds are released upon completion of required deliverables as provided for in
the contract. The grant requires matching funds and these are credited as
staff time working on this project.
Calculations for staff time plus benefits total $54,594; which meets
matching requirements. No new staff will
be required for this project. Countywide (AH)
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a second amendment to contract for
Consulting/Professional Services with the Battered Women’s Justice Project,
Inc. (BWJP) (R2018-1650) modifying the payment schedule for years two and three
for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021, with no change in
the contract amount. SUMMARY: In 2018, an amount not to exceed $150,000 was
allocated from the Criminal Justice Commission’s Domestic Violence Trust fund
to the County to contract with the BWJP to complete a three-year training and best-practices evaluation of the County’s
response to domestic violence. This project consists of ten phases. The original Schedule of Payments broke the
compensation down by year. Phases 1
through 6 were to be completed and paid for in year one; phases 7 and 8 were to
be completed in year two and phases 9 and 10 were to be completed in year
three. Phase 6 deliverables were not
completed in year one due to unanticipated delays. The parties amended the original contract
agreeing that phase 6 could be completed in year two of the project
(R2020-0284). Due to unforeseen circumstances related to COVID-19, Phase 8
deliverables could not be completed or compensated in year two. Phase 8 activities include meeting with law
enforcement stakeholders to present initial findings and incorporate community
feedback and suggestions. Additionally, it is possible that completion and
payment for deliverables outlined in Phases 9 and 10 could potentially be
delayed in year three. In order to allow
greater flexibility, Exhibit B 2 “Schedule of Payments” is being amended to
allow the BWJP to be compensated upon completion of the Phase, regardless of
what year it is completed in. R2018-1650
authorized the County Administrator, or designee, to execute future amendments
and partner agreements associated with the current project on behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners, after approval of legal sufficiency by the
County Attorney’s Office, and within budgeted allocations. Countywide
(JW)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
receive and file Victim of
Crime Act (VOCA) FY2020/2021 grant agreement o-00682 with the State of Florida,
Department of Legal Affairs, Office of the Attorney General for the period
October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, to receive grant funding in the
amount of $357,045 to provide victim advocacy services; and
B) approve downward budget amendment of $114,718 in
the Public Safety Grants Fund to adjust the budget to reflect the actual grant
award.
SUMMARY: The VOCA FY2020/2021 grant (CFDA 16.575)
agreement is an annual grant that provides funding to retain six full-time
Victim Advocate positions (pay grade 25) who assist Palm Beach County victims
of crime with advocacy services such as crisis counseling, personal advocacy,
court accompaniment, assistance with applying for victims compensation,
information and referral, emergency legal advocacy, and safety planning. The
final grant award was less than requested in the original application,
therefore, the VOCA grant will no longer fund contracted therapy services. The
grant agency directed the County to submit a supplemental budget request to
offset the funding deficit. If VOCA
grant funding ceases, the positions will be deleted from the Victim Services
complement. R2006-0099 authorized the County Administrator or designee to
execute operational agreements with the State of Florida, Office of the
Attorney General, Bureau of Advocacy and Grant Management on behalf of the Palm
Beach County Board of County Commissioners.
County cash or in-kind matching funds of $89,262 (20%) are required and
included in the FY 2021 budget. Countywide
(JW)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following Declarations and Emergency Order (EO) related to COVID-19:
A)
Declaration of Continuing
State of Emergency PBC, FL, dated November 6, 2020;
B)
Declaration of Continuing
State of Emergency PBC, FL, dated November 12, 2020;
C)
Declaration of Continuing
State of Emergency PBC, FL, dated November 19, 2020;
D)
EO Number 30 (2020-030),
extension of facial coverings directive, dated November 20, 2020;
E)
Declaration of Continuing
State of Emergency PBC, FL, dated November 24, 2020;
F)
Declaration of Continuing
State of Emergency PBC, FL, dated December 3, 2020; and
G)
Declaration of Continuing
State of Emergency PBC, FL, dated December 8, 2020
SUMMARY: On March 9, 2020, the Governor issued
Executive Order No. 20-52 declaring a State of Emergency in the State of Florida
based on the on–going risk posed by COVID-19, including the fact that at least
eight Florida counties had reported positive cases of COVID-19. The County
issued a State of Local Emergency on Friday, March 13, 2020. The State of Local
Emergency was declared to initiate emergent actions taken by the County
Administrator to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the
community. Multiple Emergency Orders and Declarations were issued in
response to COVID-19 response activities.
The County’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC) was activated to a Level 2
activation at 0700 hours on Monday, March 16, 2020. Pursuant to PBC Code Article II, Section
9-35, in the event a special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners cannot
be convened, the Mayor of the BCC may declare a State of Local Emergency. With
the executed State of Local Emergency, resources were available through the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and or Federal Emergency
Management Agency Public Assistance. Staff were then able to purchase
equipment, materials, supplies, and open non-congregate shelters for residents
and persons who may be in need of isolation. Countywide (LDC)
CC. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept
on
behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office a Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs FY2020 Prosecuting Cold Cases using DNA grant award
in the amount of $470,000 for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30,
2023; and
B) approve a budget
amendment of $470,000 in the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: On October 1,
2020, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) received a Federal grant
award in the amount of $470,000 to increase the number of violent crime cold case prosecutions and simultaneously decrease
the number of unresolved violent crime Cold Cases awaiting prosecution
through the strategic, coordinated use of DNA and other forensic technologies.
Funding will be used to support contractual services,
investigative costs, travel, and supplies. There is no match requirement associated with
this award. The Department of
Justice Office of Justice Programs Catalog
of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number for this program is 16.036 and the
contract number is 2020-DN-BX-0155. Countywide (LDC)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office, a Federally-Funded SubAward &
Grant Agreement for a FY20 State Homeland Security Grant in the amount of
$1,103,100, for the period of November 30, 2020 through March 31, 2022; and
B) approve a budget amendment in the amount of $1,103,100 in the Sheriff’s Grant
Fund.
SUMMARY: On December 9,
2020, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office received a FY20 State Homeland
Security Grant Program award from the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management. These funds will be
used for specialty team equipment, training and intelligence and information
sharing initiatives. There is no match associated with this award. The Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance (CFDA) Number for this program is 97.067 and the contract number is
R0286. Countywide (LDC)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept
on
behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office a Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs FY2020 Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant award in
the amount of $700,000 for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30,
2023; and
B) approve a budget
amendment of $700,000 in the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: On October 22,
2020, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) received a Federal grant
award in the amount of $700,000 to establish a Palm Beach County
Crime Gun Intelligence Center. The
overarching project goal is increase our capacity in PBC for strategic
coordination and utilization of intelligence, technology, and community
engagement to swiftly identify crime guns, their sources, and effectively
prosecute perpetrators of violent crime. Funding will be
used to support the hire of one full time detective/CGIC Coordinator,
contractual services, training, data collection, supplies, and community
awareness. An
increase in funding from the County may be requested through our annual budget
process once the grant ends. There is no match
requirement associated with this award. The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
Number for this program is 16.738 and the contract number is 2020-DG-BX-0012.
Countywide
(LDC)
4. Staff recommends motion
to:
A) accept
on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, a Subgrant
Agreement from the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Palm
Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Speed and Aggressive Driving
Strategy project, in the amount of $150,000, for the period of December 2, 2020
through September 30, 2021; and
B) approve a budget amendment of $150,000, increasing the Sheriff’s Grants fund.
SUMMARY: On December 2, 2020, the Florida Department of Transportation awarded a
grant to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $150,000, to
support a Speed and Aggressive Driving Strategy project in Palm Beach
County. Funds will be used to support
overtime costs associated with the project. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
number is 20.600, the project number is SC-2021-00192, and the DOT Contract number is G1S30. There is no match requirement associated with this award. Countywide (LDC)
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a fully executed
Palm Beach County FY2021 Covid Recovery Grant
Agreement in the amount of $110,000 managed by the Palm Beach County Sports
Commission, Inc. on behalf of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council
with Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC for the promotion of The Winter
Equestrian Festival, being held from January 6 – April 4, 2021. The grant agreement
was approved by the Tourist Development Council on October 15, 2020 for a term
of August 6, 2020 – July 4, 2021. 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. On June 7, 1994, the Board of County
Commissioners adopted Resolution (R94-207) authorizing the Executive Director
of the Tourist Development Council to enter into grant agreements with Category
G (Sports) grantees after they have been approved by the Tourist Development
Council. The grant agreement is expected to produce 85,034 room nights and will
fund an event which promotes sports tourism in Palm Beach County. District 6
(LDC)
EE. COMMISSION ON ETHICS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
the City of Westlake and Palm Beach County to engage the services of the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics for a
three year term. SUMMARY: The City of Westlake (City) agreed to
subject itself to the jurisdiction and authority of the Commission on Ethics
and its Executive Director. This MOU
identifies the roles and responsibilities of the Commission on Ethics and the
City in implementing the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics. The MOU is subject
to final approval of the Board of County Commissioners. District 6 (LDC)
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FEBRUARY 2, 2021
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A) Susan B.
Anthony Award Presentation – Michelle Damone, NOW Board Director
B) COVID-19
Update by Dr. Alonso and County Staff
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FEBRUARY 2, 2021
A. PUBLIC
SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on
February 9, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.: an ordinance
of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending
Palm Beach County Code, Chapter 13, Article II, (Ordinance
No. R.2017-030) titled the EMS Ordinance; amending Section 13-20(d) (COPCN and
endorsements required); providing a savings clause; providing severability;
providing inclusion in the code of laws and ordinances; providing captions; and
providing for an effective date. SUMMARY:
The Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) Ordinance establishes standards for issuing Certificates of
Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN’s) which are required to provide
emergency medical services in the County including the provision of Advanced
Life Support transport and Basic Life Support inter-facility transfer
services. Currently, the EMS Ordinance restricts governmental agencies from
providing inter-facility transfer services; which are termed Secondary
Services. The Health Care District of Palm Beach County (HCD) wants to
develop their own hospital based emergency medical system and apply for a
Secondary Service Provider COPCN to provide inter-facility transports of
patients which would be limited to patients needing transports from Lakeside
Medical Center, a public hospital in Belle Glade, to other HCD facilities and
specialized treatment centers and patients needing transports to and from the
JFK North Addiction Stabilization Unit operated in partnership with HCD and the
County. This amendment to the EMS
ordinance would allow a governmental agency operating a public hospital to
provide limited inter-facility transfer services with conditions when such
hospital has obtained a COPCN from the County and a license from the State.
Following approval of this amendment, the HCD is eligible to apply for a
Secondary COPCN; which would still come back to the Board of County
Commissioners for review and approval as part of the regular Secondary COPCN
solicitation process that expires June 30, 2021. At the December 17, 2020 EMS Council meeting,
the EMS Council reviewed and unanimously recommended approval of the EMS
Ordinance revisions. This proposed amendment to the EMS Ordinance was presented
to the League of Cities on January 20, 2021. Countywide (LDC)
B. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an amendment to the Deed of Conservation Easement
for Pond Cypress Natural Area, as executed on September 9, 2008 and recorded in
OR Book 22880, Page 1859, from Palm Beach County in favor of South Florida
Water Management District (SFWMD). SUMMARY: On September
9, 2008 (Item 3L-2), the Board approved a Deed of Conservation Easement
(Conservation Easement) over the entire 1,736.5626-acre Pond Cypress Natural
Area (Natural Area/Original Premises). The amendment of Conservation
Easement will modify the boundary of the Conservation Easement in accordance
with a land exchange that was conceptually and formally approved by the Board
on June 23, 2015 (Item 4A) and August 18, 2015 (Item 3L-1), respectively. A 0.668-acre parcel of land that is needed
for the State Road 7 extension project will be released from the Conservation
Easement (Removed Parcel). In exchange,
3.95 acres of equal or higher value lands will be removed from the original
right of way for State Road 7 and added to the Conservation Easement
(Additional Premises). The Conservation Easement shall remain in full force and
effect as a covenant running with the land with respect to the remainder of the
Original and Additional Premises. There is no cost to the County. District 6 (SS)
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FEBRUARY 2, 2021
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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FEBRUARY 2, 2021
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the
updated Board Directive Reports which include in process and completed board
directive items. SUMMARY: At the February 6, 2018 Board of County
Commissioners Meeting, direction was given to the County Administrator to
submit monthly a status report of the board directives. The report categorizes:
1) In Process Items and 2) Completed Items. The report
continues to be updated on an on-going basis. Countywide (DN)
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
District 3 – COMMISSIONER DAVE KERNER
District 4 – COMMISSIONER ROBERT S. WEINROTH
Request
for off-site Proclamation declaring March 21, 2021 as Signature Gives Back
Spring Unity Day in Palm Beach County
Request for off-site Certificate of
Appreciation presented to Wayne Barton
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
Request
for off-site Proclamation declaring February 11-17, 2021 as 211 Awareness Week
in Palm Beach County
District 6 - COMMISSIONER MELISSA MCKINLAY
District 7 – COMMISSIONER MACK BERNARD
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
9. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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FEBRUARY 2, 2021
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."