February 1, 2022
9:30am
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
PAGE ITEM
33 4D ADD-ON: Certificate of Recognition presented to Julius and Camile Bunche (District 7)
33 4E ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring February
20-26, 2022 as National Engineers Week in Palm Beach County (District 4)
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 1, 2022
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 7-32)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS (Page 33)
5. REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 34-36)
6. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS
THE CHILD CARE FACILITIES BOARD (Page 37)
7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 38)
8. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 39)
9. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 40)
10. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page 41)
11. ADJOURNMENT (Page 42)
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FEBRUARY 1, 2022
CONSENT AGENDA
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 7
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-4 Change orders, work task orders, minor
contracts, final payments, etc.
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 8
3C-1 Local Agency Protection Supplemental Agreement
with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Belvedere
Heights Phase I project
3C-2 Resolution approving a Highway Maintenance
and Right-of-Way Acquisition Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida
Department of Transportation for interchange improvements impacting 6th
Avenue South from west of Grove Street to east of South C Street
Page 9
3C-3 Assignment Assumption and Consent Agreement
transferring construction engineering inspections
contract from New Millennium Engineering, Inc. to BCC Engineering, LLC
3C-4 Resolution approving the Local Agency Program
agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the
CR-A1A/Ocean Drive from north of Donald Ross Road to south of Indiantown Road
project
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 10
3D-1 Amendment No.1 to the contract with Walton Lantaff
Schroeder & Carson LLP to provide workers’ compensation litigation defense
services for Palm Beach County, Palm Tran Inc., and Constitutional Officers
participating in the County’s Self-Insurance Program
F. AIRPORTS
Page 10
3F-1 Resolution
approving amendment with the Florida Department of Transportation grant
agreement for the CCTV Camera Improvements project at PBI
Page 11
3F-2 Resolution
approving grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the
Air Cargo Facility Ingress and Egress Roadway Improvements project at PBI
Page 12
3F-3 Resolution
approving grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the
New Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Facility project at PBI
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 12
3G-1 Receive
and file the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 budget for Palm Spring Community
Redevelopment Agency
3G-2 Receive and file the quarter ending December
31, 2021 information for Children’s Services Council
3G-3 Receive
and file the financial statements for the Florida Development Finance
Corporation for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 13
3H-1 Lease agreement with the City of Boca Raton
for operation and maintenance of property in the Oceanfront Park
Page 14
3H-2 Work order to contract with Andrea
Construction, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant #9 – Heating Ventilation and
Air Conditioning Replacement and Fire Alarm Device Modification project
Page 15
3H-3 Contract with
911 Protection Corp for asbestos and lead abatement services
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 16
3K-1 Consultant Services Authorization to
contract with Holtz Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Finfrock
Lift Station and Force Main Rehabilitation project
Page 17
3K-2 Consultant
Services Authorization to contract with Holtz Consulting Engineers, Inc. for
the Valve Additions – Phase 2 project
3K-3 Receive and
file Standard Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreement with 2200
Okeechobee Blvd LLC
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 18
3L-1 Receive and file State of Florida, Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission agreement for the Derelict Vessel
Removal project
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 18
3M-1 Receive and file three Entertainment
Contractor Agreements for the months of November and December, 2021
Page 19
3M-2 Receive and file
three Sound and Light Production Service Contractor Agreements for the month of
December, 2021
3M-3 Receive and file two Amphitheater Rental
Agreements for the month of December, 2021
Page 20
3M-4 Receive and file
Sponsorship Agreement with Nostalgic America, Inc. for nine Legends of the Lawn
events
3M-5 Amendment to agreement with Boynton Beach
Associates X, LLLP and Boynton Beach Associates XVIII, LLLP for janitorial
services at Canyon Town Center
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 21
3S-1 Receive and file copy of the Town of
Haverhill’s Ordinance No. 506 extending the Fire Rescue MSTU through December
31, 2031
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 21
3U-1 Software license and agreement for hosting
services with the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 22
3X-1 Receive and file two Grant Award
Modifications with the Department of Justice for the Second Chance Act
Innovations in Reentry Initiative
Page 23
3X-2 Acceptance of grant from the U.S. Department
of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women to improve the Criminal Justice
Responses Program by adding a position
Page 24
3X-3 Receive and file two Grant Adjustment
Modifications with the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against
Women for training and budget modification
3X-4 Contract with
Dr. Marc Kramer, DVM for relief veterinary services
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
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CONSENT AGENDA
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 25
3AA-1 Resolution approving a grant agreement with the State of Florida,
Department of Transportation to offset costs of new vehicles and equipment for
the Go Glades service
Page 26
3AA-2 Resolution approving a FY2022 grant agreement with the State of
Florida, Department of Transportation for urbanized public transportation
operating assistance
CC. INTERNAL AUDIT
Page 27
3CC-1 Receive and file audit reports for the Information Systems Services
and Planning, Zoning & Building departments
DD. SHERIFF
Page 27
3DD-1 Receive and file grant modification from the Office of National Drug
Control Policy extending the grant period for one year
Page 28
3DD-2 Receive and file grant modification from the Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs extending the FY2019 Justice and Mental Health
Collaboration Program for one year
3DD-3 Subgrant agreement from the State of
Florida Department of Transportation for the Palm Beach County Speed and
Aggressive Driving Strategy program
Page 29
3DD-4 Subgrant agreement from the State of
Florida Department of Transportation for the Village of Wellington Impaired
Driving Strategy program
3DD-5 Subgrant agreement with the State of
Florida Department of Transportation for the Palm Beach County Occupant
Protection program
Page 30
3DD-6 FY2021 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program grant
from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to support two
Forensic Scientists
EE. OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
Page 31
3EE-1 Contract with the Spirit of Giving Network, Inc. for assistance in
planning the 2022 Back to School PBC! Event
FF. TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 32
3FF-1 Receive and file FY2022 grant agreement with The Boca Raton
Champions Golf Charities, Inc. for the promotion of Timber Tech Championship
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Page 33
4A Journee Nelson Day
4B 211 Awareness Week
REGULAR AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS
Page 34
5A-1 Change order to contract
with The Morganti Group, Inc. for the Escalator
Replacement project at PBI
B. LIBRARY
Page 35
5B-1 Waiving of accrued overdue fines on library
card accounts
Page 36
5B-2 Write-off of uncollectible lost/damaged
library materials charges dated prior to October 1, 2016
BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE CHILD CARE FACILITIES BOARD
Page 37
6A-1 Appointment to the Child Care Advisory
Council
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 38)
STAFF COMMENTS
Page 39
8A-1 Receive and file the updated Board Directive
Reports
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 40)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 41)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 42)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
B. CLERK
& 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
October
26, 2021 Zoning
October
28, 2021 Workshop
November
16, 2021 Regular
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts (regular) and claim settlements
list as submitted by various departments to the Clerk & Comptroller’s
Office. Countywide
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final
payments, and other items approved by the Contract Review Committee and by the
department heads for the Engineering Department; Facilities Development and
Operations; Water Utilities Department; Environmental Resources Department; and
the Department of Airports during December of 2021. Countywide
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) the Local Agency Program (LAP) Supplemental
Agreement Number 1 (Supplement) to the LAP Agreement, R2021-0223, dated March
19, 2021, with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a
grant reduction in the amount of $28,526 for the construction of Belvedere
Heights Phase I (Project); and
B) a budget amendment
of negative $28,526 in the capital outlay fund to recognize the LAP grant agreement
funding adjustment from FDOT and appropriate it to the Project.
SUMMARY: Approval of this Supplement will reduce the LAP Agreement grant amount
by $28,526 from $1,334,856 to $1,306,330. When the grant was
originally approved, the estimated construction cost was $1,827,865.
However, after the Project was bid, the actual
construction cost was $1,359,442, which is lower than the estimate. Therefore,
FDOT is reducing the grant amount by $28,526 and also
reducing the local match amount required by $439,898 so that the grant amount
and local match amount add together to equal the actual construction cost. The
local match amount will now be $53,112, which is equal to 3.91% of the
construction contract amount. The Project will provide streetlights, sidewalks
and sodding along Palm Beach County roads in the Westgate Belvedere Homes
Community Redevelopment Area. District 2 (YBH)
2. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a resolution to approve a Highway Maintenance and Right-of-Way Acquisition Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the right-of-way acquisition, construction, operation, and maintenance of the I-95 interchange improvements impacting 6th Avenue South from west of Grove Street to east of South C Street (Project). SUMMARY: Adoption of this resolution approving the MOA will support the right-of-way acquisition and construction planned by FDOT for the Project. 6th Avenue South, a Palm Beach County (County) roadway, will be improved as part of the Project. These improvements will include longer turn lanes on 6th Avenue South, dedicated right turn lanes for eastbound and westbound I-95 on ramps, designated bike lanes, and signal replacements. The MOA is required to address Project impacts to County road right-of-way, and to allow FDOT to convey right-of-way it acquires for the Project to the County, upon completion of the Project. The County will also accept operation and maintenance of the improvements along 6th Avenue South upon completion. Construction and right-of-way acquisition will be entirely funded by FDOT. Districts 3 & 7 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: an Assignment Assumption and Consent Agreement (Assignment) to transfer the construction engineering inspection (CEI) annual services contract (R2021-0883) dated July 13, 2021 (Contract) from New Millennium Engineering, Inc. (NME) to BCC Engineering, LLC (BCCE). SUMMARY: On February 7, 2020, NME sold 100% of its issued and outstanding shares of capital stock to BCCE. NME is now operating as BCCE and would like to assign their existing contracts to BCCE. The Contract expires on July 12, 2024, and there are no active Work Task Orders. Approval of the Assignment will allow the Contract to be assigned to BCCE. The Affirmative Procurement Initiatives selected for this contract on November 6, 2019, by the Goal Setting Committee are a 20% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation and an SBE evaluation preference. NME committed to a 30% SBE participation for this Contract, to which BCCE agrees to comply. BCCE’s corporate office is located in Miami, Florida. Countywide (YBH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt
a resolution to approve the Local Agency Program (LAP) agreement with the
State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $700,256
for CR-A1A/Ocean Drive from north of Donald Ross Road to south of Indiantown
Road (Project);
B) approve
the LAP agreement with FDOT which provides a federally funded grant in the
amount of $700,256 for the Project with an expiration date of December 31,
2023; and
C) approve a budget amendment of $700,256 in the transportation
improvement fund to recognize the LAP agreement funding from FDOT and
appropriate it to the Project.
SUMMARY: Approval of this agreement and budget amendment will allow Palm Beach
County to receive a grant of $700,256 for the Project with a current estimated
construction cost of $836,312. The Project will improve 24 existing pedestrian
crossings within the corridor. The local
match is $136,056, which is 16.3% of the estimated Project cost. The
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this grant is 20.205 Highway
Planning and Construction. District 1 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.1 to the contract for
Professional Legal Services with Walton Lantaff
Schroeder & Carson LLP to provide workers’ compensation litigation defense
services for Palm Beach County, Palm Tran Inc., and Constitutional Officers
participating in the County’s Self-Insurance Program. This amendment to the
contract is for a period of 12 months, beginning October 1, 2021, for the
contract price of $497,650, plus reasonable costs and expenses not to exceed 3%
of total fees ($14,929.50) for the fiscal year 2021/2022. The contract price
for Amendment No.1 is the same as the initial contract price for the fiscal year. SUMMARY:
On September 18, 2018, the Board
of County Commissioners approved the contract (R2018-1470) with Walton Lantaff
Schroeder & Carson LLP for three years at $497,650
for attorney’s plus reasonable costs and expenses not
to exceed 3% of total fees ($14,929.50), per fiscal year. The contract also provided for two
additional one year options at the same annual fixed fee of $497,650, plus
reasonable costs and expenses not to exceed 3% of the total fees ($14,929.50
per fiscal year). Countywide (DO)
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
adopt a resolution
approving Amendment No. 1 to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA)
with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) increasing the original
FDOT funding share by an additional $410,000 and revising the total cost of the
project for CCTV Camera Improvements at Palm Beach International Airport
(PBI). This Amendment will become
effective upon final execution by the FDOT with an expiration date of December
31, 2023; and
B)
approve a budget amendment of $410,000 in the Airport’s Improvement and
Development Fund to recognize the receipt of a grant from FDOT and increase
project costs by $820,000 for a total of $1,820,000; which includes a transfer
from Reserves of $410,000.
SUMMARY: On June 8, 2021, the Board of County
Commissioners approved a PTGA (CSFA No. 55.004) with FDOT (R2021-0747) in the amount of $500,000 or 50% of the
eligible project costs, whichever is less for CCTV Camera Improvements at PBI
under a multi-year funding plan. The FDOT has issued Amendment No. 1 to the
PTGA as part of the second year funding, increasing the original funding share
by an additional $410,000 for a revised FDOT participation of $910,000 bringing
the revised total cost of the project to $1,820,000. This funding will be used to install additional cameras and supporting
infrastructure at various locations throughout the airport campus. Airport
required local match of $910,000 is in the current budget. Countywide
(AH)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
adopt a resolution approving a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA)
with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $750,000
for Air Cargo Facility Ingress and Egress Roadway Improvements at Palm Beach
International Airport (PBI). This PTGA will become effective upon final
execution by the FDOT with an expiration date of December 31, 2024; and
B)
approve a budget amendment of $750,000 in the Airport’s Improvement and
Development Fund to recognize the receipt of a grant from the FDOT and
budget project costs of $873,157; which
includes a transfer from Reserves in the amount of $123,157.
SUMMARY: The FDOT has issued a PTGA (CSFA No. 55.004)
reflecting their commitment of funding to the above referenced project in the
amount of $750,000 or 50% of the eligible project costs, whichever is less.
This funding will be used for additional roadway
improvements serving the air cargo facility at PBI. Required match of Airport local funding in the amount of $750,000
is also available for a total project cost of $1,500,000. Countywide
(AH)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
adopt a resolution approving a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA)
with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of
$4,000,000 to Construct New Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Facility at Palm
Beach International Airport (PBI). This PTGA will become effective upon final
execution by the FDOT with an expiration date of December 31, 2024; and
B)
approve a budget amendment of $4,000,000 in the Airport’s Improvement and
Development Fund to recognize the receipt of a grant from the FDOT and additional
project costs of $5,047,751; which
includes a transfer from Reserves in the amount of $1,047,751.
SUMMARY: The FDOT has issued a PTGA (CSFA No. 55.004)
reflecting their commitment of funding to the above referenced project in the
amount of $4,000,000 or 50% of the eligible project costs, whichever is less. Required match of Airport local funding in the amount of $4,000,000
is also available for a total project cost of $8,000,000. The Department of
Airports already had funding budgeted for the project ($2,952,249), which is
why the budget amendment recognized budgeted project costs of a lesser amount
($5,047,751). Additionally, the Department
of Airports anticipates obtaining approval from the Federal Aviation
Administration for a Passenger Facility Charge application, which contains the
funding necessary to reimburse a portion of the local funds transferred from
Reserves to provide the local match. Countywide (AH)
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the Fiscal Year
2021/2022 Budget for Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). SUMMARY:
The Palm Spring CRA has submitted their Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget as per
Section 163.356(3)(d), Florida Statutes. Countywide
(DB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the Quarter Ending 12-31-2021 information for Children’s Services Council
of Palm Beach County (CSCPBC). SUMMARY:
The Children’s Services Council has
submitted their Quarter Ending 12-31-2021 information as per Section 125.901(3)(f), Florida Statutes. Countywide (DB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the Financial Statements for the Florida Development Finance Corporation
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
SUMMARY: The Florida
Development Finance Corporation has submitted their Financial Statements for
fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 as per Section 288.9610, Florida Statutes. Countywide
(DB)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Lease
Agreement with the City of Boca Raton for the operation and maintenance of 6.57
acres of oceanfront park property for use as a public park. SUMMARY: On
December 14, 1971, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved an
Interlocal Agreement and Lease Agreement (R71-504) (ILA) between Palm Beach
County and the City of Boca Raton (City).
Pursuant to the terms of ILA, the County agreed to purchase beachfront
property and lease it to the City for a term of 50 years from the date of acquisition.
The City must use the property for public beach and recreational purposes and
be responsible for all maintenance and operational costs. The County purchased
6.57 acres of beachfront property via three different deeds with closing dates
ranging from February 14, 1972 to March 8, 1972. The current lease agreement
will expire on March 7, 2022, and the City and County are desirous of entering
into a new lease agreement with an initial 20-year term and two 20-year renewal
options. The annual rent for this Lease Agreement is set at $10 and all
maintenance and repair obligations shall remain the responsibility of the City.
(Property & Real Estate Management) District 4 (HJF)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 22-002 to the annual minor
construction contract with Andrea Construction, Inc. (Andrea) (R2020-0143) for
the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) # 9 - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) Replacement and Fire Alarm Device Modification (Re-bid) project in the
amount of $749,994 for a period of 90 calendar days from permit issuance. SUMMARY:
On February 11, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved
the annual minor construction contract with Andrea for repairs, improvements
and renovations to County properties. The existing HVAC system at WTP No. 9 is
over 15 years old and requires frequent repairs. Work Order No. 22-002
authorizes the replacement of the existing HVAC system, the replacement of the
existing duct detectors and the programming of the fire panel to allow for the
proper sequence of operations required for a mechanical system shutdown during
a fire alarm activation. These changes will satisfy the fire safety code. 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. The contractor, Andrea,
will have 90 calendar days from permit issuance to
substantially complete the project. Liquidated damages for failure to
achieve certification of substantial completion within the contract time or
approved time extension thereof are $80 per day. On August
21, 2019, the Goal Setting Committee applied the following Affirmative
Procurement Initiatives (API) for this annual contract: 1) Sheltered market for
projects less than $100,000, when three or more Small Business Enterprises
(SBE) are qualified; or 2) 10% SBE Price Preference for projects $100,000 or
greater; or 3) a minimum mandatory 25% SBE subcontracting goal for multi-trade
projects $100,000 and over. Since this is a multi-trade project over
$100,000, the applicable API is a mandatory subcontracting goal of 25%. Andrea
is an SBE and committed to 33.45% SBE participation on this work order. To
date, the overall SBE participation on the annual minor construction contract
is 81.69%. Andrea is a local business. Funding for this project is from the
Water Utilities Operation and Maintenance fund. (Capital Improvements Division)
District 5 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: annual contract with the
following contractor for asbestos and lead abatement services on an as-needed
basis through October 18, 2026.
Contractor Status SBE or Non-SBE
911 Protection Corp Non-Local Non-SBE
SUMMARY: On October 19, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved
the annual asbestos and lead abatement contract. The work consists of asbestos
and lead abatement services on an as needed basis. The contractor now joins the
list of five already prequalified contractors for a total of
six prequalified contractors with a contract expiration date of October
18, 2026. The specific requirements of the work will be
determined by individual work orders issued against this annual
contract. These contracts are five-year indefinite-quantity contracts with a
maximum cumulative value of $500,000 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. On June 2, 2021, the Goal Setting Committee
established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative of price preference for a
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) contractor if its bid is within 10% of the
lowest non-small business bid. To date, there is no SBE participation on this
contract. 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
(MWJ)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 5 to the
Consulting/Professional Services Utility Distribution & Collection System
Engineering Services Contract (Contract)
with Holtz Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Consultant) for the Finfrock
Lift Station and Force Main Rehabilitation (Project) for a not to exceed amount
of $139,845.95. SUMMARY: On December 15, 2020, the Board of
County Commissioners approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department
(PBCWUD) Contract (R2020-1897) with
Consultant. CSA No. 5 provides for
professional engineering services relating to design and permitting of the
Project. These services include utility locates, surveying,
geotechnical engineering, construction plans, permitting and bid support
services for the upgrades to the existing lift station and for the replacement
of approximately 2,750 linear feet of existing force main from the connection
point at the new Finfrock force main aerial crossing
to the existing 10-inch ductile iron force main on the west side of SR 715.
This Contract was procured under the requirements of
the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On October 2, 2019, the Goal Setting
Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a minimum
mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal and an
evaluation preference for up to 15 points based upon the relative level of
dollar participation by certified SBE firms were the API applied to the
Contract. The Contract provides for 96% SBE participation, which includes 90%
MBE participation, 85% MBE (H), and 5% MBE (A). CSA No. 5 includes 93.24% SBE
participation, which includes 85.43% MBE participation, 85.43% MBE (H). The
cumulative SBE participation including CSA No. 5 is 87.72% SBE, which includes
77.42% MBE participation, 75.71% MBE (H), and 1.71% MBE (A). Consultant is a Palm Beach County based
company. The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY22 budget. (PBCWUD Project No.
22-002) District 6 (MJ)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 4 to the
Consulting/Professional Services Utility Distribution & Collection System
Engineering Services Contract (Contract)
with Holtz Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Consultant) for the Valve Additions -
Phase 2 (Project) for a not to exceed amount of $236,305.02. SUMMARY:
On December 15, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Palm Beach
County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2020-1897) with Consultant. CSA No. 4 provides for professional engineering services relating to
design and permitting of the Project. These services include utility locates,
construction plans, permitting and bid support services for the addition of 91
valves on existing water mains at critical locations. This Contract was procured under the requirements of the Equal Business
Opportunity Ordinance. On October 2, 2019, the Goal Setting Committee applied
an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a minimum mandatory 20% Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal and an evaluation preference for
up to 15 points based upon the relative level of dollar participation by
certified SBE firms were the API applied to the Contract. The Contract provides
for 96% SBE participation, which includes 90% MBE participation, 85% MBE (H),
and 5% MBE (A). CSA No. 4 includes 70.84% SBE participation which includes
70.84% MBE participation, 70.84% MBE (H) and 0% MBE (A). The cumulative SBE
participation including CSA No. 4 is 83.82% SBE, which includes 75.23% MBE
participation, 73.65% MBE (H) and 1.57% MBE (A). Consultant is a Palm Beach
County based company. The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY22 budget.
(PBCWUD Project No. 22-003) District 6 (MJ)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Standard Potable Water and
Wastewater Development Agreement with 2200 Okeechobee Blvd LLC, SDA
#01-01273-000 (District 7), Recorded in OR BK 32930 PG 1526 for the month of
October 2021. SUMMARY: In accordance
with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts/agreements/grants/
procurement items must be submitted by the initiating Department as a receive
and file agenda item and are attached unless the documents have been recorded
in the Public Records of Palm Beach County. The document has
been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
by the Director of the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department in
accordance with Resolutions R93-1619, R96-0228, and R2003-0539 and are now
being submitted to the BCC to receive and file. District 7 (MJ)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
(FWC) Agreement No. 21192 (Agreement) providing an amount not to exceed $48,410
of funding assistance for the Derelict Vessel Removal Project from November 19,
2021 to February 25, 2022. 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. This
Agreement contains indemnification and termination provisions that differ from
those adopted for use by the County under PPM CW-F-049. In accordance with PPM CW-F-049, the Risk
Management Department and the County Attorney’s Office have reviewed the terms
and agreed to the deviations, taking into consideration the need for the funds
to remove derelict vessels from Palm Beach County waters. 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. There is no cost to the
County. Districts 1, 3
& 7 (SS)
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following three executed Entertainment Contractor
Agreements:
A)
Mary Washington - Brooks in
an amount not to exceed $325 for the Mary Washington Brooks Trio at Canyon
Amphitheater, on November 20, 2021;
B)
SRB Entertainment LLC in an
amount not to exceed $300 for the Samantha Russell Duo at Canyon Amphitheater,
on December 18, 2021; and
C)
Valerie Hnasko
in an amount not to exceed $1,600 for the Simply Shania at Seabreeze
Amphitheater, on December 11, 2021.
SUMMARY: The Parks
and Recreation Department produces cultural activities to promote the quality
of life in the communities it serves. A sponsorship in the amount
of $1,500 from Nostalgic America to offset the expenses of the events at
the Canyon Amphitheater. These
Entertainment Contractor Agreements have been fully executed
on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) by the Director
of the Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with Resolution 2008-1109,
amended by Resolutions 2010‑0644, 2014-0168 and 2017-1367. The Department is now submitting these agreements
in accordance with County PPM CW‑O‑051, which requires
all delegated agreements to be submitted by the initiating Department to the
BCC as a receive and file agenda item. Districts 1 & 5 (AH)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following three executed Sound and Light Production Service
Contractor Agreement:
A)
Sanderford Sound, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$1,400 for Laughing Spree Festival at Sunset Cove Amphitheater, on December 3,
2021 through December 5, 2021;
B)
Sanderford Sound, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$2,590 for Carlin Park After Dark – Simply Shania at Seabreeze Amphitheater, on
December 11, 2021 through December 12, 2021; and
C)
Sanderford Sound, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$1,200 for Cyclops Cove at Sunset Cove Amphitheater, on December 17, 2021
through December 19, 2021.
SUMMARY: These Sound and Light Production Service
Contractor Agreements have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) by the Director
of the Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with Resolution 2009-0592,
amended by Resolutions 2010‑0645, 2014‑0167, 2017-1368 and
2018-0179. The Department is now submitting these agreements
in accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, which requires all delegated agreements
to be submitted by the initiating Department to the BCC as a receive and file
agenda item. Districts 1 & 5 (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following two executed Amphitheater Rental Agreements:
A)
Big Idea Charities, Inc.
for the Laughing Spree Festival at Sunset Cove Amphitheater, for the period
December 2, 2021 through December 6, 2021; and
B) Insomniac Holdings, LLC for the Cyclops Cove music event at Sunset Cove
Amphitheater, for the period of December 16, 2021 through December 19, 2021.
SUMMARY: These Amphitheater Rental Agreements have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) 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. The Department is now submitting these agreements in
accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, which requires all delegated agreements to
be submitted by the initiating Department to the BCC as a receive and file
agenda item. District 5 (AH)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Sponsorship Agreement with Nostalgic America, Inc, for
a cash sponsorship in the amount of $6,000 for a series of nine Legends of the
Lawn events at Canyon Amphitheater, for the period January 1, 2022 through
December 31, 2022. SUMMARY: This Sponsorship Agreement has been fully
executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director
of the Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with Resolution 2008-0442,
amended by Resolution 2017-0102. Sponsorship events help offer a balanced
schedule of events which promote the quality of life
in the communities we serve. The Department is now submitting this agreement in
accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, which requires all delegated agreements to
be submitted by the initiating Department to the BCC as a receive and file
agenda item. District 5 (AH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the third amendment to
Construction, Joint Use and Easement Agreement (R2008-1863), as amended on
February 2, 2010 (R2010-0208) and May 2, 2017 (R2017-0577), with Boynton Beach
Associates X, LLLP and Boynton Beach Associates XVIII, LLLP (GL Homes)
providing for an increase in janitorial services for public restrooms at Canyon
Town Center site. SUMMARY: On October 21, 2008, the County and GL Homes
entered into a Construction, Joint Use and Easement Agreement which sets forth the
requirements and obligations of each party for the construction and maintenance
of the recreational elements located on the 10.8 acre Canyon Town Center civic
site. On February 2, 2010, the County amended the agreement to require GL Homes
to maintain the public restrooms and the County to reimburse GL Homes 50% of
the cost of the custodial contract amount of $267.50 per month. On May 2, 2017,
the County amended the agreement to allow a rate increase of $650 per month.
The County was notified that the vendor will be
increasing their rates effective January 2022. This amendment will increase the
amount paid by GL Homes to the contractor from $650 per month
to $682.50 per month. Staff has
reviewed the master agreement for janitorial services and determined that the
price proposed by the GL Homes Contractor is reasonable and customary. GL Homes’ total annual cost for the custodial
contract is $8,190 and the County’s portion will be $4,095, which is an increase
to the County of $195. District 5 (AH)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
S. FIRE RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a
copy of the Town of Haverhill’s Ordinance No. 506 affirming, ratifying and
extending the Town’s participation in the Fire/Rescue Municipal Services Taxing
Unit (MSTU) through December 31, 2031. SUMMARY: The Fire/Rescue MSTU encompasses the
unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County plus the incorporated areas within
municipalities that have opted to join the MSTU. The County has provided fire rescue services
to the Town of Haverhill as a part of the Fire/Rescue MSTU since October 1,
1993. On October 14, 2021, the Town of Haverhill adopted Ordinance No. 506 to
affirm, ratify and extend their participation in the MSTU through
December 31, 2031, as a mechanism to continue to receive and fund
County fire rescue services until 7:30 a.m. on October 1, 2032. A copy of the
ordinance is being submitted as a receive and file
agenda item for the Clerk’s Office to note and receive. Countywide (SB)
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Software License and Professional Services Agreement for application hosting
services with the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands for an annual revenue
of $164,000; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or designee to
exercise the two successive one-year renewal options and execute change orders
associated with these services.
SUMMARY: The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Software License and Professional Services Agreement R2019-0974 with Palm Beach
County expired on September 30, 2021.
The County recommends approving a new agreement for two years effective
October 1, 2021, with the option to extend for two successive one-year
terms. The agreement is for the
continued development, maintenance and hosting of the web-based Business
License Application for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Due to contract formation
principles under U.S. Virgin Islands’ law, this Agreement is
being executed by the County first. Once the County receives a fully
executed agreement back, a receive and file item
including the fully executed agreement will be presented. Countywide (DB)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: two Grant Award Modifications (GAM) #548012:
Project Scope Change, and GAM #548629: Budget Modification with the Department
of Justice (DOJ) for the Second Chance Act Innovations in Reentry Initiative
(IRI) (Award #2017-CZ-BX-0003). SUMMARY: Palm Beach County was awarded a Second Chance Act Innovations in Reentry
Initiative grant on September 19, 2017, from the DOJ for $850,000 (Award
#2017-CZ-BX-0003) to facilitate the reduction of recidivism in Palm Beach
County. On May 16, 2017, the Board of County
Commissioners authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute grant
award and amendments and to submit electronic reports associated with the
Innovations in Reentry Initiative grant. These documents are
now being submitted to the Board for receive and file. GAM #548012
approved changing the number of participants served in Transitional Job
programs from 240 reentry participants to 187 reentry participants. The
Transitional Job program was negatively impacted by
COVID-19 causing unforeseen barriers to the enrollment of reentry participants
and delivery of services due to health and safety concerns. GAM #548629 approved modifying the budget to
update required match dollars, reallocate funding from the provider contracts
to the IRI Reentry Program Coordinator’s salary, and adding a 4th
year to one of the contracted provider’s budgets due to the no-cost one year
extension that was previously awarded for this grant. This grant originally
budgeted three years for the IRI Reentry Program Coordinator’s salary. Due to
COVID-19, there was a decrease in funds used by the service providers, leaving
funds available to budget for a 4th year for the IRI Reentry Program
Coordinator’s Salary. Countywide (SF)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office
on Violence Against Women (OVW) grant Improving Criminal Justice Responses Program
(15JOVW-21-GG-02012-ICJR) in
the amount of $1,000,000 for the period of October 1, 2021 through September
30, 2024; and
B) the addition of one full-time Victim Services Project
Coordinator (pay grade 29) to the Victim Services complement.
SUMMARY: Palm Beach County Division of Victim Services
(PBCVS) in conjunction with project partners Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse,
Inc. (AVDA), and the PBC Criminal Justice Commission was selected for a
continuation grant from the DOJ, OVWFY 2021 Improving Criminal Justice
Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking
Grant Program (CFDA# 16.590). The purpose of this continuation grant is to
enhance victim safety and hold offenders accountable through a coordinated
community response team (CCR) to respond to incidents of domestic violence,
dating violence and stalking. The CCR will start with the development of a
multidisciplinary team to identify and address the need for consistent response
protocols, comprehensive services and referrals for victims of Intimate Partner
Violence and accountability for offenders. Once implemented, it will evolve
into a coherent process wherein responders and service providers take
collective responsibility for a victim’s experience during every stage of the
process instead of just during one piece. Funding from this
grant will specifically support the employment of a new PBCVS Project
Coordinator (PG29) to oversee the system aspects of the project, as well as
promote the CCR and other prevention activities, funding of an existing PBCVS
victim advocate position, a contract with the Battered Women’s Justice Project
to provide a project evaluation, a contract with AVDA to coordinate the CCR
activities, and provide victim advocacy and contracts with community providers
to provide “Tactics and Choices” classes for offenders. R2014-1633 authorized the County Administrator or designee to
execute future applications, awards, contracts and amendments/modifications
utilizing funding from the DOJ, OVW on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. The grant-funded position will
be eliminated if funding is not continued through the ICJR program. No County matching funds are required for
this grant. Countywide (JW)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: two Grant Adjustment
Modifications (GAM) with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence
Against Women (OVW), Grant
for Improving Criminal Justice Responses Program (ICJR)
(2017-WE-AX-0034), which facilitated administrative filing and approvals
through September 30, 2021 as follows:
1) #203072: Training; and
2) #468007: Budget Modification.
SUMMARY: As
per grant guidelines, certain expenditures and work products require approval
from the OVW ICJR grant manager. The approval process is
facilitated by drafting a GAM and submitting it through the OVW’s JustGrants Grant Management web portal. GAM #203072
approved the training of law enforcement and advocates on limited English
proficiency Title VI policies and practical tools to provide a best practices
approach when working with survivors. GAM #468007 approved a budget modification
to add $10,000 to the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc.
contract to increase the number of specialized legal advocacy services to immigrant victims of domestic violence and
other crime victims from 44 to 64 clients and approved using PBC Channel
20 to produce a Sexual Assault Response Team Law Enforcement Designation
Training video.
R2014-1633 authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute future
awards, contracts, sub-recipient agreements and sub contracts and
amendments/modifications utilizing funding from the DOJ, OVW on behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners. Countywide (JW)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a contract
for Consulting/Professional Services with Dr. Marc Kramer, DVM, for relief
veterinary services at the main shelter in an amount not to exceed $88,400 for
period of November 17, 2021 through November 16, 2022. SUMMARY: The Animal Care and Control Division is
required to provide appropriate and necessary veterinary services for sheltered
animals. The relief veterinarian will enable staff to maintain an acceptable
number of veterinarians to handle the volume of animals processed, especially during
periods of high influx. Countywide
(SF)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC), of Palm Beach County, Florida, approving a Public
Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) (FM no. 448285-1-84-01) with the State of
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in the amount of $400,000, of
which $200,000 is a local match, to provide capital assistance to offset costs
of acquiring new vehicles and equipment for the Go Glades transit service in the non-urbanized (Lake Region) areas of
Palm Beach County; and
B) approve an upward FY22 budget amendment of $200,000 in Palm Tran’s
Grant Fund 1341 to recognize the grant award.
SUMMARY:
The Public Transit Service Development Program was enacted by the Florida Legislature to provide initial
funding for special projects. The program is selectively
applied to determine whether a new or innovative technique or measure can
be used to improve or expand public transit services. The funds are programmed to acquire new vehicles and equipment for the
Go Glades transit service in the Lake
Region. This PTGA, in the amount of
$400,000, will provide capital funding in the amount of $200,000, which
requires a County match of $200,000. The match is included in Palm Tran’s
FY2022 budget. The PTGA will become
effective upon FDOT Execution and has an expiration date of December 31, 2024. The grant agreement contains an
indemnification provision that differs from that adopted for use by the County
under PPM CW-F-049. The grant requires the County, to the
extent permitted by law and in accordance with the provisions of Section
768.28, Florida Statutes, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FDOT and all
of its officers, agents, and employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost,
charge, or expense arising out of the County’s non-compliance in the
performance of this agreement, including that of its officers, agents, or
employees. The indemnification obligation must also be passed on to contractors and/or
consultants. An exception to the indemnification language approved
by the County’s PPM is potentially warranted here, taking into consideration
the County’s need to provide the services, the amount of the grant award, the
County’s current performance of such services and liability for its own acts,
and the non-waiver of sovereign immunity beyond the statutory caps of Section
768.28, Florida Statutes. As a result, the
Risk Management Department and the County Attorney’s Office do not object to this exception to the standard and have
advised Palm Tran to present this matter directly for Board approval. District 6 (MM)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution
of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), of Palm Beach County, Florida,
approving a FY2022 Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) in Block Grant
funding for urbanized public transportation operating assistance (FM No.
407188-3-84-01) with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT),
providing a grant in the amount of $5,952,137, to offset the operating costs of
providing fixed route services to the public in Palm Beach County;
B) approve
a budget
transfer of $126,063 in the Palm Tran
Operating Fund 1340 to reconcile the revenue budget to the actual grant award
and reduce the transfer from the General Fund 0001; and
C) approve a budget transfer
of $126,063 in the General Fund 0001 to reduce
the transfer to Palm Tran Operating Fund 1340 and increase Contingency
Reserves.
SUMMARY: Palm Tran will utilize the grant funds to
offset the operating costs of providing fixed route service on all routes in
the County. This FY2022 PTGA, in the amount of
$5,952,137, will provide operating funding in the amount of $5,952,137, no
local match is required for FY2022. The PTGA will become effective upon FDOT
execution and has an expiration date of June 30, 2025. The grant agreement
contains an indemnification provision that differs from that adopted for use by
the County under PPM CW-F-049. The grant requires the County,
to the extent permitted by law and in accordance with the provisions of Section
768.28, Florida Statutes, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FDOT and all
of its officers, agents, and employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost,
charge, or expense arising out of the County’s non-compliance in the performance
of this agreement, including that of its officers, agents, or employees.
The indemnification obligation must
also be passed on to contractors and/or consultants. An exception
to the indemnification language approved by the County’s PPM is potentially
warranted here, taking into consideration the County’s need to provide the
services, the amount of the grant award, the County’s current performance of
such services and liability for its own acts, and the non-waiver of sovereign
immunity beyond the statutory caps of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. As a result, the Risk Management Department
and the County Attorney’s Office do not object to
this exception to the standard and have advised Palm Tran to present this
matter directly for Board approval. Countywide (MM)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. INTERNAL AUDIT
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) Audit reports reviewed by the Audit Committee at its December 8, 2021
meeting as follows:
1) 2022-01 Information Systems Services Department, Network Services
Division – Management of the County’s
Firewall Security; and
2) 2022-02 Planning, Zoning & Building – Building Division Inspection Section
B) Audit recommendation status follow-up report as of November 15, 2021.
SUMMARY: County Code Section 2-463(e)(3) requires the County Internal Auditor to submit copies
of final audit reports to the Board of County Commissioners and the Internal
Audit Committee. County Code Section
2-463(f) requires the County Internal Auditor to submit copies of audit recommendation status reports to the Board of County
Commissioners and the Internal Audit Committee.
At its meeting on December 8, 2021, the Internal Audit Committee
reviewed the audit reports and the Audit Recommendation Status Follow-up Report as of November 15, 2021.
We are submitting these reports to the Board of County Commissioners as
required by the County Code. Countywide (HJF)
DD. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Grant Modification
#3 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy to extend the grant
period from December 31, 2021 through December 31, 2022 to reduce drug availability by creating and
supporting intelligence-driven task forces aimed at eliminating or reducing
domestic drug trafficking and its harmful consequences through enhancement and
coordination of drug trafficking control efforts among federal, state and local
law enforcement agencies. SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
accepted this grant award for $149,193 on May 5, 2020 (R2020-0502). On January
12, 2021, the BCC accepted Grant Modification #1 in the
amount of $36,306 (R2021-0096). On September 14, 2021, the BCC accepted
Grant Modification #2 in the amount of $26,656
(R2021-1300). This Grant Modification #3 will extend the grant period from
December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022. There is no match requirement
associated with this award. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number
is 95.001 and the contract
number is G20MI0011A. Countywide (LDC)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. SHERIFF (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Grant Modification
#1 from Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs to extend FY2018
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grant award from December 31,
2021 through December 31, 2022 to
increase public safety and officer safety by facilitating collaboration among
the criminal justice, mental health, and substance abuse treatment systems. SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted this grant award for
$750,000 on December 18, 2018 (R2018-2043). This Grant Modification #1 will
extend the grant period from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022. There
is no additional match requirement. The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
for this program is 16.745 and the contract number is 2018-MO-BX-0009. Countywide
(LDC)
3. 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 (DOT) for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Speed and Aggressive Driving Strategy project, in the amount of $75,000, for the period of December 7, 2021 through September 30, 2022; and
B) approve a budget amendment of
$75,000, increasing the Sheriff’s Grants fund.
SUMMARY: On December 7, 2021, the Florida Department of Transportation awarded a
grant to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in the amount
of $75,000, 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 number is 20.600, the project number is
SC-2022-00227, and the DOT Contract number is G2221. There is no match
requirement associated with this award. Countywide (LDC)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. SHERIFF (Cont’d)
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 (DOT) for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Village of Wellington Impaired Driving Strategy, in the amount of $75,000, for the period of December 7, 2021 through September 30, 2022; and
B) approve a budget amendment of $75,000, increasing the Sheriff’s Grants fund.
SUMMARY: On December 7, 2021, the Florida Department of Transportation awarded a
grant to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in the amount
of $75,000, to support an Impaired Driving Initiative in the Village of
Wellington. Funds will be used to support overtime
costs associated with the Impaired Driving project. There is no match
requirement associated with this award. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number
is 20.616, the project number is M5HVE-2022-00301, and the DOT Contract number is G2341. Countywide (LDC)
5. 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 (DOT) for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Occupant Protection Program project, in the amount of $150,000, for the period of December 7, 2021 through September 30, 2022; and
B) approve a budget amendment of $150,000, increasing the Sheriff’s Grants fund.
SUMMARY: On December 7 2021, the Florida Department of Transportation awarded a
grant to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in the amount
of $150,000 to support an Occupant Protection Program project in Palm
Beach County. Funds will
be used to support overtime costs associated with the project. There
is no match requirement associated with this award. The Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance number is 20.616, the project number is OP-2022-00299, and the DOT Contract number is G2196. Countywide (LDC)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. SHERIFF (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept
on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office a FY2021 DNA Capacity
Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program Grant from the Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $390,479 for the period
October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2023; and
B) approve a budget amendment of $390,479 in the
Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: The Palm Beach County
Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) received an award for the DNA CEBR Program in the amount of $390,479 for the period October 1, 2021
through September 30, 2023. The Forensic Biology Unit in the Crime Laboratory
of PBSO services over 28 municipalities, the school systems and assists state
and local federal agencies as needed. These funds will be used
to continue to support the salary and benefits of two full time Forensic
Scientists, training, travel, and contractual services that will
increase the efficiency of the crime lab. There is no match requirement associated
with this award. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number
is 16.741 and the grant number is 15PBJA-21-GG-02985-DNAX. Countywide
(LDC)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
EE. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a contract with Spirit of Giving Network,
Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $115,000 for professional services to assist
with planning, purchase of school supplies and other items for the
implementation of the 2022 Back to School PBC! event
(Event) for the period beginning February 2, 2022 through November 1, 2022;
B) authorize advance payments to Spirit of Giving
Network, Inc. of up to $57,500 towards the purchase of school supplies and
other items; and
C) approve a budget transfer of $35,000 within the Office
of Community Revitalization Special Projects and Initiatives Fund to fund the
costs associated with the event.
SUMMARY: This
contract provides a not-to-exceed amount of $115,000 to Spirit of Giving
Network, Inc (Agency) to assist in the implementation of the Event. The Event
provides backpacks, school supplies, a health fair and access to community
resources for Palm Beach County students in need from Pre-K through 12th
grade from low or no income families enrolled in the public or charter school
system. The Event has been tentatively scheduled for
Saturday, July 30, 2022, prior to the start of the 2022/2023 school year. In
accordance with the contract, up to $57,500 of the $115,000 from the County may be provided as an advance payment to the Agency to use
as upfront capital toward the purchase of the school supplies and other items
required for the event. The requested budget transfer of $35,000 is needed to
fund a $15,000 increase in the contract amount over last year and to fund both
the annual hosting and maintenance of the registration portal ($5,000) and the
purchase of other items and services required for the event’s implementation
($15,000). Countywide (HH)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
FF. TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a fully executed Palm Beach County FY2022 Grant Agreement managed by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission,
Inc., on behalf of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council with The
Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities, Inc. for the promotion of Timber Tech
Championship, which was held November 1 – 7, 2021. The Tourist Development
Council approved this grant of $30,000 on September 9, 2021. The term of this
agreement is August 1, 2021 – February 7, 2022. 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
(R94-702) 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. This grant agreement
generated a total of 1,500 room nights, and also
funded an event which promoted sports tourism in Palm Beach County. District
4 (AH)
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FEBRUARY 1, 2022
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A) Proclamation
declaring February 1, 2022 as Journee Nelson Day in Palm Beach County (District
7)
B) Proclamation
declaring February 11-17, 2022 as 211 Awareness Week in Palm Beach County
(District 1)
C) Proclamation
declaring February 2022 as American Heart Association Month in Palm Beach
County (District 6)
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FEBRUARY 1, 2022
A. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A)
Change Order No. 2 to Amendment No. 4 of the Construction
Manager at Risk Contract (Contract) with The Morganti
Group, Inc. (MGI) for CM at Risk Services for Airport Improvements for Palm
Beach County Department of Airports (Department) in the amount of $343,870.39
for Work Order MC 15: Escalator Replacement at Palm Beach International Airport
(PBI); and
B) a budget transfer of $343,870 in the Airport’s Improvement
and Development Fund to provide budget for the project, including a transfer
from Reserves in the amount of $343,870.
SUMMARY: Amendment No. 4 (Work Order MC 15) in the amount $8,145,981 and 907 calendar days was approved by the Board on September 15, 2020 (R2020-1336) for the Escalator Replacement at PBI. Change Order No. 1 to Amendment No. 4 in the amount of $975,516 was approved by the Board on May 18, 2021 (R2021-0725). Approval of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $343,870.39 is required primarily to address the existing conditions required prior to installing the new handrails. Following the demolition of the existing handrail adjacent to Excalator H during replacement of the escalators, it was determined that additional structural modifications to the curbs are required to support the new handrails. This condition exists at seven of the eight handrails to be replaced. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 12% was established for this contract. DBE participation for this Change Order is 32.12%. Pursuant to changes to Chapter 332, Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2020, a governing body of a commercial service airport may not approve purchases of contractual services in excess of the Category Five threshold amount of $325,000 provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, on a consent agenda. This change order exceeds the threshold amount and must be approved on the regular agenda. Countywide (AH)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. LIBRARY
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: waiving all remaining accrued overdue fines on library card accounts for a total of $133,247.04. SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners voted on September 10, 2019 to approve eliminating the requirement to charge overdue fines to library card accounts beginning October 1, 2019. Existing fines remained on library card accounts. Subsequently, at the September 15, 2020 meeting, the Board authorized waiving all remaining accrued overdue fines on children’s library card accounts. Removal of the remaining overdue fines in the database will allow the Library Department to purge expired library card accounts. As of January 18, 2022, the Library System’s database showed that 28,973 adult library card accounts had accrued overdue fine charges remaining for a total of $133,247.04. The existence of fine records prevents the Library Department from purging expired library card accounts from the database known as the Integrated Library System (ILS). Removal of these overdue charges will allow the Library Department to remove expired accounts. This will save memory capacity on the ILS and speed up database queries. The ILS currently has fine charges dating back to 2002 when the new ILS was installed. The Library Department considers these overdue fine charges as uncollectable. With the move to fine free borrowing, these remaining overdue fees stand out of alignment with the current approved direction. Countywide (AH)
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. LIBRARY (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the write-off of
uncollectible lost/damaged library materials charges from library card accounts
found in the Library Department’s Integrated Library System (ILS) database for all lost/damaged charges dated prior to
October 1, 2016 for a total of $3,038,942.38. SUMMARY: Library card account holders are required to return
library items in the condition they were borrowed with
the expectation of minimal wear and tear. Account holders who fail to return
library items by their due date are charged the full
replacement amount as specified in the ILS record and their account is blocked
from further borrowing if charges stand at $25 or higher. Returning the item in
good condition removes associated charges. Account holders who return items in
a damaged condition are charged the full replacement
amount as specified in the item record and their account is blocked from
further borrowing if charges stand at $25 or higher. Borrowing privileges are restored when the account has fewer than $25 in charges.
The Library Department contracts with a collection agency to collect unpaid
bills. The agency makes several attempts to contact
the borrower. Unpaid charges referred to collections do not affect a borrower’s
credit. The ILS contains all information on borrowers and items in the
collection. The Library Department has never been authorized
to implement a policy to remove potential uncollectable lost/damaged charges.
The Library Department migrated to our current ILS provider in September 2002.
Based on an ILS report, as of January 18, 2022, the system contains 162,176
lost/damaged bills dated prior to October 1, 2016 spread across 59,884 user
accounts. Obsolete item records cannot be removed when
still attached to a borrower’s record, which leads to database management
concerns such as slower response times and increased storage charges. Borrower
records are considered expired and removed from the
ILS if the account is dormant for seven years. Library card accounts with
lost/damaged charges that would normally have expired cannot
be removed from the database. Retaining this information increases the
amount of storage required for the ILS, which leads to database management
concerns. Countywide (AH)
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RECESS
AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONVENE AS THE CHILD CARE
FACILITIES BOARD
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
6. BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS
THE CHILD CARE FACILITIES BOARD
A. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: appointment of one member to the Child
Care Advisory Council (Council) to complete the unexpired term of Terry Newton
who resigned November 2021.
Seat No. |
Nominee |
Requirement |
Term |
Nominated By |
4 |
Claudette Rifenberg |
Represents a consumer protection enforcement official |
2/01/22 to 9/30/23 |
Commissioner Marino Vice Mayor Weiss |
SUMMARY: The Council is comprised of
seven members who serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners. Membership must consist of two members who represent and operate
private child care facilities in Palm Beach County, one of whom operates a
family day care home or large family child care home; one member who represents
and operates a parochial child care facility in Palm Beach County; one consumer
protection enforcement official; one member for fire protection, engineering or
technology; one member who, at the time of appointment, was the parent of a
child attending a childcare facility in Palm Beach County; and one
representative from the Florida Department of Children and Families. The
applicant for appointment to Seat 4, Claudette Rifenberg,
is a Consumer Affairs Manager with Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Division.
She has 30 years of experience in public service in Palm Beach County,
including consumer protection, and environmental health including child care
licensing. She is recommended for appointment to complete the term of Terry
Newton who resigned November 2021.The diversity count for the 5 seats
currently filled is Caucasian: 3 (60%), African American: 1 (20%), and
Hispanic-American: 1 (20%). The gender ratio (female: male) is 5:0. The nominee
for Seat 4 is an African American female. Staff continues to address the need
for increased diversity within our boards/committees and will continue to
encourage expansion of this Council’s diversity. Countywide (HH)
ADJOURN
AS THE CHILD CARE FACILITIES BOARD
RECOVENE
AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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FEBRUARY 1, 2022
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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FEBRUARY 1, 2022
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
(LDC)
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
Request
for off-site Proclamation honoring the life of Tim Rosaforte
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
District 3 – COMMISSIONER DAVE KERNER
District 4 – COMMISSIONER ROBERT S. WEINROTH
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
District 6 - COMMISSIONER MELISSA MCKINLAY
Request
for off-site Proclamation recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the
Incorporation of Pahokee
District 7 – COMMISSIONER MACK BERNARD
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
10. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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FEBRUARY 1, 2022
11. 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."