January 24, 2023
9:30am
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
JANUARY 24, 2023
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
JANUARY 24, 2023
TUESDAY COMMISSION
9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll
Call
B. Invocation
C. Pledge
of Allegiance
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. Additions,
Deletions, Substitutions
B. Adoption
3. CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 6-28)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages 29-30)
5. REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 31-33)
6. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS
THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD (Page 34)
7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 35)
8. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 36)
9. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 37)
10. ADJOURNMENT (Page 38)
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JANUARY 24, 2023
CONSENT AGENDA
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 6
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-4 Review Report of County Officials Bonds
3B-5 Change orders, work task orders, minor
contracts, final payments, etc.
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 7
3C-1 Supplement
to contract with HSQ Group, LLC for the Australian Avenue Drainage Improvements
from Banyan Boulevard to 45th Street project
F. AIRPORTS
Page 7
3F-1 Receive
and file six consent to sublease documents by Atlantic Aviation – West Palm
Beach
Page 8
3F-2 Receive
and file amendments to extend five Public Transportation Grant Agreements with
the Florida Department of Transportation
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 9
3G-1 Receive and file amendment to the Town of
Lake Park Community Redevelopment Agency Master Plan
3G-2 Negotiated
settlement offer with M&A Capital Investment, Inc. for full satisfaction of
a code enforcement lien
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 10
3H-1 Receive and file
standard license agreement with the City of Delray Beach for use of
county-owned property for event parking
Page 11
3H-2 Receive and file second amendments to interlocal agreements with five municipalities for
referring individuals to the Homeless Resource Center
Page 12
3H-3 Work order to contract with Florida
Mechanical LLC for the Palm Beach County Convention Center – Air Handler Unit
Refurbishment/Replacement project
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
Page 13
3H-4 Work order to contract with Thermal Concepts,
LLC for the Main County Courthouse – Air Handler 6 and 7 Replacement project
Page 14
3H-5 Work order to contract with Anzco, Inc. for Fire Station No. 55 – Roof Replacement and
Weatherproofing project
Page 15
3H-6 Work order to
contract with Garabar, Inc. for the South Region
Water Reclaim Facility – Building L Roof Replacement project
Page 16
3H-7 Amendment to contract with Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. for the Lantana/Lake
Worth Health Center – Customer Service Counter project
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 17
3K-1 Contract
with Globaltech, Inc. for emergency work at Water
Treatment Plant No. 3
3K-2 Contract with Johnson-Davis, Incorporated
for the Valve Additions – Phase 1 project
Page 18
3K-3 Work authorization to contract with
Johnson-Davis, Incorporated for the Utility Adjustments for the City of Belle
Glade Road Resurfacing project
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 19
3L-1 Contracts with
Coastal Protection Engineering LLC and Olsen Associates, Inc. for coastal and
marine engineering services
Page20
3L-2 State Mosquito Control Memorandum of
Understanding contract with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services for mosquito control activities
Page 21
3L-3 Receive and
file amendment to lease agreement with the Florida Inland Navigation District
for construction staging site for storage of materials for the Tarpon Cove and
Sawfish projects
3L-4 Receive and
file amendment to extend the Memorandum of Agreement with the Marine Industries
Association of Palm Beach County for one year
Page 22
3L-5 Ratify the Coral Cove Emergency Dune Restoration Contract with
Eastman Aggregate Enterprises, LLC to provide dune restoration services for the
Coral Cove Dune Restoration Project
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 23
3U-1 Task order to contract with Surdex Corporation for aerial imagery and orthophotography production
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 24
3X-1 Receive and
file Declaration of State or Local Emergency Palm Beach County, Florida for
Subtropical Storm Nicole
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 25
3AA-1 Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement
CC. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Page 25
3CC-1 Resolution extending the Advisory Commission on Women advisory board
for five years
DD. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
Page 26
3DD-1 Appointment of Natalie Frendberg as the Southeast Florida Regional
Climate Change Compact representative
Page 27
3DD-2 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Resilient Florida
Grant Program Standard Grant Agreement for the creation of a Flooding and Sea
Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment
EE. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION
Page 28
3EE-1 Contract with Spirit of Giving Network, Inc. to assist with
implementation of the 2023 Back to School PBC! event
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
A. PALM TRAN
Page 29
4A-1 Resolution
authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Florida Department of
Transportation for purchase of paratransit vehicles
B. WATER UTILITIES
Page 30
4B-1 Postpone
public hearing to recertify the results
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGULAR AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS
Page 31
5A-1 Amendment
to agreement with RS&H, Inc. for Capital Improvement Programs
Page 32
5A-2 Resolution
amending the Airport Rules and Regulations repealing the jet restriction at the
Palm Beach County Park Airport
B.
ADMINISTRATION
Page 33
5B-1 Direction on the inclusion of a 401(a) plan as part of the County’s
investment options for employee participation that direct unused sick and/or
vacation leave into the Special Pay Plan
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
Page 34
6A-1 Appointments
to the Environmental Control Hearing Board
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
A. OFFICE OF EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
Page 35
7A-1 Appointment to the Advisory Commission on
Women
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 36)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 37)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 38)
JANUARY 24, 2023
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
June
21, 2022 Workshop
June
23, 2022 Zoning
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:
A) review for sufficiency
Report of County Officials Bonds dated January 2023; and
B) receive
and file Report of County Officials Bonds dated January 2023.
SUMMARY:
Ordinance No. 98-51 sets
the various bond amounts for specified County officers and provides for
examination of the sufficiency of all the bonds at the regular meeting of the
Board of County Commissioners in January and June of each year. Countywide
(DB)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments and
other items approved by the Contract Review Committee and by the department
heads for the Engineering Department; Facilities Development and Operations
Department; Water Utilities Department; Environmental Resources Management
Department; and the Department of Airports during December of 2022. Countywide
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplement
No. 1 (Supplement) to the Australian Avenue Drainage Improvements from Banyan
Boulevard to 45th Street (Project) Contract (R2022-0335) dated April 12, 2022
(Contract) with HSQ Group, LLC (HSQ) in the amount of
$110,889.00 for professional services
for the Project. SUMMARY:
Approval of this Supplement will
provide the professional services for the design necessary to replace the
existing bridge over Clear Lake as required by the City of West Palm Beach, the
permitting entity for crossing Clear Lake. The Affirmative Procurement
Initiatives selected for this Contract on October 7, 2020 by the Goal Setting
Committee are a 20% minimum mandatory
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation and an SBE evaluation preference.
HSQ agreed to 88% SBE participation for the Contract. HSQ agreed to 25.80% SBE
participation for this Supplement. The cumulative SBE participation to date for
the Contract including this Supplement is 90.35%. HSQ has an office located in
Palm Beach County and is a certified SBE company. The original Contract amount
was $2,420,816.13. This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program
and the infrastructure sales tax. District
7 (YBH)
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: six Consent to Sublease (Consent) documents, consenting to the sublease of space by Atlantic Aviation – West Palm Beach LLC d/b/a Atlantic Aviation PBI (Atlantic) at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), with the following subtenants:
1. Haupt, LLC effective as of November 1, 2022.
2. Prospero Staff LLC effective as of August 1, 2022.
3. Adventure Guy Aviation, LLC effective as of November 1, 2022.
4. Executive Jet Management, Inc. effective as of September 1, 2022.
5. Frank Howington effective as of December 1, 2022.
6. Altisimo LLC, effective as of November 1, 2022.
SUMMARY: Atlantic provides fixed based operator services for general
aviation aircraft at PBI pursuant to a lease agreement dated October 18, 2000
(R2000-1067, as amended). The lease agreement provides for the sublease of
space subject to the County’s consent. Delegation of authority
for execution of the standard form consent to sublease was approved by the
Board in R94-1453. Countywide (AH)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an amendment for extension of the following Public Transportation Grant
Agreements (PTGAs) with the Florida Department of Transportation. Delegation of authority for execution of the amendments for extension
of the PTGAs was approved by the Board on August 25, 2020 (R2020-1017):
A) Golfview West Canal Relocation/Culvert at Palm Beach
International Airport (PBI), Financial Project Number 441608-1 approved by the
Board on May 5, 2020 (R2020-0415 and R2020-0416), until September 30, 2023;
B) Concourse B Expansion at PBI, Financial Management Number 440664-1 approved
by the Board May 5, 2020 (R2020-0421 and R2020-0422), until December 31, 2024;
C) Terminal Roof Improvements at PBI, Financial Project Number 447618-1
approved by the Board August 25, 2020 (R2020-1024 and R2020-1025), until March
31, 2024;
D) Security Infrastructure and Operational Improvements Program – Phase 2
at Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA), Financial Project Number 445945-1
approved by the Board May 5, 2020 (R2020-0419 and R2020-0420), until December
31, 2023; and
E) Runway 10-28 (formerly Runway 9-27) Rehab at LNA, Financial Project
Number 440102-1 approved by the Board December 3, 2019 (R2019-1841 and
R2019-1842), until December 31, 2023.
SUMMARY: The amendment for extension of the PTGAs extends the availability of
grant funding to allow for the completion of the various airport projects. Item
A will provide for the installation of a 1,000-foot culvert in the E-3 1/2
canal on the west side of PBI. The County owns several parcels on the west side
of the existing canal adjacent to Military Trail, which are
managed by the Department of Airports. The installation of the culvert
south of Green Street will allow for additional opportunities for
aviation-related development in this area with access to the airfield. Item B
provides for the expansion of Concourse B at PBI. This expansion will provide
for additional gate capacity, improved passenger queuing and seating, expanded
restroom facilities, and additional opportunities for enhanced
concessions. Item C provides for the
replacement of the main terminal roof system, including remediation at the
expansion joints and walls of the parking garage to mitigate the source of the
water intrusion. The replacement of this
roof is necessary to protect and preserve the functionality and usability of
the facility while mitigating for existing impacts to tenant space within the
facility. Item D provides infrastructure and operational improvements to
enhance security at LNA. Item E provides
for rehabilitation activities on Runway 10-28 at LNA in an effort to extend the
useful life of the pavement. Countywide (AH)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: approved amendment
to the Town of Lake Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Master Plan. SUMMARY:
The Town of Lake Park has submitted its approved amendment to their CRA
Master Plan per Section 163.361, Florida Statutes. In summary, the Plan’s
intent is to ensure that changes to the built environment within the CRA,
result in a more diversified local economy, with new employment opportunities,
increased overall community health, and improved housing conditions, and an
upgraded quality of life for CRA residents and stakeholders. The CRA has
identified potential areas for future CRA boundary expansion. More
specifically, the Plan states, “6.1- Potential CRA Expansion: Evaluate and
explore potential limited expansion of the CRA to connect to the 10th
Street gateway and adaptive reuse opportunity at Northlake Boulevard and to
retain workforce housing and improve the conditions of the residential
community along the north side of Silver Beach Road.” The identified proposed
expansion areas remain conceptual, and no timeline for expansion was provided within the Plan. Finding of Necessity required
to expand the CRA’s boundaries has not occurred to date. District 7 (DB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
a negotiated settlement offer in the amount of $10,000 for the full
satisfaction of a code enforcement lien that was entered against M&A
Capital Investment, Inc. on January 17, 2018. SUMMARY: The Code
Enforcement Special Magistrate (CESM) entered an Order on August 2, 2017 for
the property owned by M&A Capital Investment, Inc. (M&A) giving them
until November 30, 2017 to bring the property located at 4226 42nd Ave S, Lake
Worth into full code compliance. The property was cited
for construction work without first obtaining required building permits.
Compliance with the CESM’s Order was not achieved, and
a fine of $100 per day was imposed. The CESM then entered a claim of lien
against M&A on January 17, 2018. The Code Enforcement Division issued an
affidavit of compliance for the property on September 27, 2018. The total
accrued lien amount on August 29, 2022, the date on which settlement
discussions began, totaled $37,464.83, of which M&A has agreed to pay Palm
Beach County $10,000 (27%) for full settlement of the outstanding code enforcement
lien. District 3 (SF)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Standard License
Agreement for Use of County-Owned Property for a period of November 29, 2022
through April 16, 2023, with the City of Delray Beach (South County Courthouse
Parking Garage) for event parking. 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 Agreement has
been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners
(Board) by the County Administrator or designee, who in this case was the
Director of the Facilities Development and Operations Department. The Standard
License Agreement was approved in accordance with
R2002-1980. This executed document is being submitted
to the Board to receive and file. (FDO Admin) Countywide (YBH)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with City of Boynton Beach dated
November 17, 2022 to extend the term of the Agreement for acceptance of City
referred individuals into the Homeless Resource Center (HRC) through October
22, 2027;
B) Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Town of Lake Clarke Shores
dated November 17, 2022 to extend the term of the Agreement for acceptance of
Town referred individuals into the HRC through July 10, 2027;
C) Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Town of Lake Park dated
September 16, 2022 to extend the term of the Agreement for acceptance of Town
referred individuals into the HRC through July 10, 2027;
D) Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with City of Lake Worth Beach dated
November 17, 2022, to extend the term of the Agreement for acceptance of City
referred individuals into the HRC through September 18, 2027; and
E) Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Village of Wellington dated
November 17, 2022 to extend the term of the Agreement for acceptance of Village
referred individuals into the HRC through May 20, 2027.
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 Interlocal
Agreements have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) by the County Administrator or designee, which in this case was the Director
of Facilities Development and Operations (FDO). The Standard
Interlocal Agreement was approved by the Board on December 20, 2011 with
Agenda Item 3H-7. These executed
documents are now being submitted to the Board to
receive and file. (FDO Admin) Countywide (MWJ)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 22-023 to the annual Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) contract with Florida Mechanical LLC
(R2020-0021) in the amount of $816,219 for the Palm Beach County Convention
Center – Air Handler Unit (AHU) Refurbishment/Replacement (Re-Bid) project for
a period of 120 calendar days from permit issuance. SUMMARY: The work
consists of furnishing the labor, equipment and materials needed to remove and
refurbish/replace AHUs #1, 8, 9, 10 and 15. The existing
equipment is 20 years old and has outlived its useful life. The
refurbished/replaced AHUs 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. The
Contractor will have 120 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. This work order was solicited pursuant to the annual HVAC contract and the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. The HVAC annual
contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on August 21, 2019 and the
Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (API) of sheltered
market for projects less than $100,000 or 10% Small Business Enterprises (SBE)
price preference for projects $100,000 or greater. Since this project was over
$100,000, the SBE price preference API was applied.
Florida Mechanical LLC is not a certified SBE. The contractor will provide
3.68% SBE subcontracting participation on this work order. Cumulative SBE
participation on the annual HVAC contract is 29.16%. Funding for this project
is from the TDC – Building Renewal and Replacement fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 2 (MWJ)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 23-001 to the annual Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) contract with Thermal Concepts, LLC (R2020-0237) in the amount of
$595,443 for the Main County Courthouse (MCCH) - Air Handler (AHU) 6 and 7
Replacement (Re-Bid) project for a period of 90 calendar days from equipment
delivery. SUMMARY: The work consists of furnishing the labor, equipment
and materials needed to remove and replace AHUs 6 and 7. The existing equipment
has outlived its useful life. The new AHUs 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. The Contractor will have 90 calendar days from equipment delivery 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 $120 per day. This work
order was solicited pursuant to the annual HVAC contract
and the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. The HVAC
annual contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on August 21, 2019
and the Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (API) of
sheltered market for projects less than $100,000 or 10% Small Business
Enterprises (SBE) price preference for projects $100,000 or greater. Since this
project is over $100,000, the SBE price preference API was
applied. Thermal Concepts, LLC is not a certified SBE and is non-local.
There is no SBE subcontracting participation on this work order. Cumulative SBE
participation on the annual HVAC contract is 29.16%. Funding for this project
is from the Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital Improvements
Division) District 7 (MWJ)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 22-022 to the annual minor construction
contract with Anzco, Inc. (Contractor) (R2020-0144)
for Fire Station No. 55 - Roof Replacement and Weatherproofing project in the amount of $297,000 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 the
Contractor for improvements and renovations to County properties. Work Order
No. 22-022 authorizes the replacement of the existing flat roofing system with
a new modified bitumen roof, modifications to the mechanical curbs and stands
on the roof, modifications to the mansards, and to weatherproof and paint the
exterior of the building. The existing roof has outlived its useful life cycle
and the mansard section of the roof is in a state of disrepair. 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 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 is $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; 2) 10% Small Business Enterprises (SBE)
Price Preference for single-trade projects $100,000 or greater; or 3) a minimum
mandatory 25% SBE subcontracting goal for multi-trade projects. Since this is a
multi-trade project over $100,000, the applicable API is a mandatory
subcontracting goal of 25%. The Contractor is an SBE and committed to 61.72%
SBE participation on this work order. To date, the overall SBE participation on
the annual minor construction contract is 79.07%. The Contractor is a local
business. Funding for this project is from the Fire Rescue Improvement Fund.
(Capital Improvements Division) District 4 (MWJ)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 22-012 to
the annual Roofing contract with Garabar, Inc.
(R2022-0184) in the amount of $291,902 for the South Region Water Reclaim
Facility – Building L Roof Replacement project for a period of 120 calendar
days from material delivery. SUMMARY: The existing roof at the South
Region Water Reclaim Facility – Building L is approximately 23 years old and is
at the end of its service life. The new roofing system will provide for years
of weather tight protection. 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 will have 120 calendar days from material delivery 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 $180 per day. This work
order was solicited pursuant to the annual Roofing
contract and the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. The
roofing annual contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on July 15,
2020 and the Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (API) of
Sheltered Market for projects less than $100,000 or 10% Small Business Enterprises
(SBE) price preference for projects $100,000 or greater. Since this project was
over $100,000, the SBE price preference API was applied.
Garabar, Inc. is not a certified SBE. The contractor
will provide 5.86% SBE subcontracting participation on this work order.
Cumulative SBE participation on the annual Roofing contract is 32.82%. Funding
for this project is from the Water Utilities Department (WUD) Operation &
Maintenance fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 5 (MWJ)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 9 to the
construction management continuing contract with Lebolo
Construction Management, Inc. (Lebolo) in the amount
of $262,934 for the Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center – Customer Service Counter
Project establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price for Construction Management
Services for a period of 133 days from notice to proceed. SUMMARY: On
August 14, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the
continuing contract with Lebolo (R2018-1161)
for construction management services for various federally funded capital
projects. Amendment No. 9 authorizes construction management services to
remodel the Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center customer service area, replace the
first floor countertops, replace six transaction windows with tempered glass,
and relocate the existing voice, data and electrical devices as required for
the new countertops. The improvements are required in order to bring the
customer service area into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and in order to provide a better layout to more efficiently serve the needs of
the Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center. Lebolo will
have 133 calendar days from notice to proceed 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 $120 per day. The work was
competitively solicited by Lebolo utilizing the
federal requirements provided by the Department of Housing and Economic
Development. Under the federal requirements, this project has an
established Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) minority participation goal of
22.4%, of which 6.9% is female participation. The construction manager
anticipates an EEO utilization of 21.73% minority participation and 6.56%
female participation for this amendment. The funding sources for this work
are the Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund and the Public Building Improvement Fund.
(Capital Improvements Division) District 7 (MWJ)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a contract
for Engineering and Construction Services for Optimization and Improvements
Design-Build (Contract) with Globaltech, Inc.,
(Design-Build Entity) with a start date of December 20, 2022 to allow
Design-Build Entity to be compensated for
emergency work at Water Treatment Plant (WTP) No. 3.
SUMMARY:
This
Contract will improve the County’s water, wastewater, and reclaimed water
treatment and other County facilities by providing Design-Build services for
optimization and improvements, expansion of capacity or providing redundancy,
energy efficiency, continuing compliance with regulatory requirements, safety,
security, sustainability, alternative water supply and replacement or repair of
critical components for Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD). The Design-Build services will be for projects
less than $4,000,000 of construction value. Work Orders will
be negotiated and issued in accordance with the standard County procedures.
This Contract has a term of three years. This Contract was procured
under the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On October
6, 2021, the Goal Setting Committee approved an Affirmative Procurement
Initiative (API) of a minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
subcontracting goal and an evaluation preference for up to ten points for M/WBE
and up to five points for mentoring based upon the relative level of dollar
participation. The Design-Build Entity has met the established API. The
Contract provides for 24% SBE participation which includes 12% MBE
participation, 5.5% MBE (B), 2.5% MBE (H), and 4% MBE (A). Design-Build Entity is a Palm Beach County based
company. The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY23 budget. (PBCWUD Project No.
21-072 Contract and 23-017 WO No. 1) Countywide (MWJ)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a contract for the Valve Additions – Phase 1 (Project) with
Johnson-Davis, Incorporated (Contractor) in the amount of $8,875,000. SUMMARY: On October 5, 2022, the Palm
Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) received one bid for the
Project. Contractor was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder in the amount of $8,875,000. The Project
provides for all materials, labor, supervision, equipment, supplies, fees,
expertise, and services necessary for the installation of 75 isolation valves
within the PBCWUD water and wastewater service area. This Contract was procured under the requirements of the Equal Business
Opportunity Ordinance. On June 3, 2022, the
Goal Setting Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a
minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting
participation of which 5% shall be among certified African American and/or
Hispanic American owned firms. Contractor has met the established API. The contract provides for 30.69% SBE participation, which includes 9.56%
MBE participation, 0.22% MBE (B), and 9.34% MBE (H). Contractor is a
Palm Beach County based company. The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY23
budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 21-016) Countywide
(MWJ)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Authorization (WA) No.
25 to the 2019 Pipeline
Continuing Construction Contract (Continuing Contract) with Johnson–Davis
Incorporated (Contractor), for Utility Adjustments for the City of Belle Glade
Road Resurfacing Project – Phase 3 (Project) in the amount of $3,518,161.27. SUMMARY: On February 11, 2020, the
Board of County Commissioners approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2020-0160) with Contractor. WA No. 25 provides
for the adjustment/replacement of the existing water mains and wastewater mains
within the City of Belle Glade along:
·
Intersection
of SW Avenue I and SW 10th Street
·
NE 2nd
Street, from the intersection of NE
Avenue B to the dead end cul-de-sac, north of NE Avenue J
·
NE 3rd
Street, from the intersection of NE Avenue H to the dead end cul-de-sac, north
of NE Avenue J
·
SE
Avenue M, from the eastern Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Right-of-Way line of S Main Street to the eastern dead end
·
SW
Avenue F at the intersections of SW 3rd
Street, SW 2nd Street, and SW 1st Street
·
SW 3rd
Street, from the intersection of SW Avenue F to the southern Right-of-Way line
of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
·
SW
Avenue C Place, from the intersection of SW 8th Street through the eastern
limit of the intersection of SW 6th Street
·
Whitaker
Road, from E Canal Street South's southern edge of pavement to the dead end
cul-de-sac south of Sara Road
·
SW
Avenue D, NE 24th St and NE Avenue I
The Project includes the installation of approximately 8,000 linear feet
of 6-inch and 10-inch water mains and the installation of 300 linear feet of
6-inch and 10-inch force mains including the associated valves, fire hydrants,
water services, and site restoration. The Continuing Contract was procured under the requirements of the Equal Business
Opportunity Ordinance. On April 3, 2019, the Goal Setting Committee applied an
Affirmative Procurement Initiative of a mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) subcontracting participation. The Continuing Contract provides for 20.07%
SBE participation. WA No. 25 includes 19.06% SBE participation. The cumulative
SBE participation including WA No. 25 is 21.24%. Contractor is a Palm Beach
County based company. The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY23 budget.
(PBCWUD Project No. 20-071) District 6 (MWJ)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a contract for
Professional Consultant Services with Coastal Protection Engineering LLC (CPE) providing
professional coastal and marine engineering
services, effective for two years from execution through January 23,
2025; and
B) a contract for Professional Consultant
Services with Olsen Associates, Inc. (OAI) providing professional coastal and
marine engineering consultant services, effective for two years from execution
through January 23, 2025.
SUMMARY: CPE,
a Palm Beach County company, and OAI, a Jacksonville company, will provide
professional coastal and marine engineering services on a consultant services
authorization basis for various projects within the Department of Environmental
Resources Management and other County departments. The contract requires
consultants to adhere to 20% mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting
goal as the Affirmative Procurement Initiative.
CPE agreed to 75% SBE participation. OAI agreed to 48% SBE participation. The contracts
contain an option to renew for one additional year. Countywide (YBH)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve State Mosquito
Control Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Contract No. 29353 with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (FDACS) for mosquito control activities performed during contract
period upon execution to September 30, 2023; 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: On
February 8, 2022 (R2022-0127), the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved
State Mosquito Control MOU Contract No.
28280 with FDACS for mosquito control activities performed during contract
period upon execution to September 30, 2022. The agreement provides state aid
in quarterly installments to support mosquito control activities including
source reduction measures, public education, personnel training and
certification, mosquito population surveillance, larvacides,
adulticides, equipment and alerts as approved by
FDACS. On July 12, 2022,
the BCC approved the Detailed
Work Plan Budget (R2022-0711) required by FDACS as part of the re-application
process for state aid for FY2023. No grant assistance was
awarded for FY2023. Although this loss of revenue will reduce the amount
of chemical acquired for mosquito control operations, the Mosquito Control
Division maintains a sufficient supply for normal operations and can continue
to meet the necessary level of service for the County. The Mosquito Control
Division is still responsible for the completion of monthly deliverables as
stated in the MOU. This MOU is required by Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C) Rule 5E-13.022 for counties that are not eligible
to receive state aid for control of arthropods, but want to remain in the
state-approved program. The benefit to the County staying in the state-approved
program is maintaining the status of Palm Beach County’s Mosquito Control
Division as “state-approved”, providing legitimacy and guidance of the FDACS
while servicing Palm Beach County residents. Countywide (SF)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment Number 2
to Lease
Agreement (Agreement), with the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND), for
the occupancy and use of the FIND premises as a construction staging site for
storage of materials for the restoration of Tarpon Cove and Sawfish projects to
extend the term of the lease from December 31, 2022 to July 31, 2024. SUMMARY:
On October 20, 2020, the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a Lease Agreement with FIND
(R2020-1588) to use the Material Storage Area (MSA) 617-C available to the
County for the handling and temporary storage of rock, shell and sand material needed
by the projects, which includes Juno/Jupiter Beach and Tarpon Cove projects.
Delegated authority to execute all future time extensions and any necessary
minor amendments was authorized at that time. On October 5, 2021, Amendment No. 1 (R2021-1434) added Sawfish
Island to the projects and extends the lease term through December 31, 2022.
Amendment No. 2 extends the Lease through July 31, 2024. In accordance with the 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. District 1 (SF)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment No. 2 to the Marine Industries
Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. (MIAPBC) Memorandum of Agreement
providing for a one-year extension to the Agreement period from December 30,
2022 to December 30, 2023. SUMMARY: On
April 2, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a Memorandum of
Agreement (R2019-0446) (Agreement) with MIAPBC for the development,
engineering, design, and permitting of the Lake Worth Inlet Flood Shoal
Dredging Project Phase I, effective April 2, 2019 and terminating on December
30, 2021. Delegated authority to execute all future time extensions, task
assignments, certifications, and any other forms associated with the Agreement was authorized at that time. The County and MIAPBC executed Amendment No.
1 (R2020-0206) allowing a one-year extension to provide additional time to
obtain the United States Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Permits and
complete the permit and design components of the grant. Amendment No. 2,
executed on November 23, 2022, provides for an additional one-year extension to
December 30, 2023, to allow for additional time for the construction contract
to be executed and to seek grant funding reimbursement from Florida Inland
Navigation District (FIND). 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 & 7 (SF)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to ratify: the Coral Cove Emergency Dune Restoration
Contract No. 2023ERM01 (Contract) with Eastman Aggregate Enterprises, LLC
(Contractor) in the amount of $2,256,930 to provide dune restoration services
for the Coral Cove Dune Restoration Project (Project), for a term beginning December 19, 2022 and
expiring 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. SUMMARY: The Contract
provides for emergency dune restoration within the Project area, which suffered
extensive erosional damage in November 2022 due to waves generated by Hurricane
Nicole. Restoration of the dune was most recently completed in January 2022, but the area
was eroded to pre-restoration conditions by the Hurricane. Because of this, the need to protect County
infrastructure at Coral Cove Park from potential future damage, and the fact
that dune and beach construction is not authorized during marine turtle nesting
season (March 1 through October 31), it became necessary to complete an
immediate restoration of the Project on an emergency basis. The Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides funding assistance where declared
emergencies affect shore protection projects. In order to qualify for potential
FEMA funding, the County inquired about dune construction rates from other
local governments with existing competitively bid contracts including federal
requirements; the Town of Jupiter Island (Town) has an existing contract for
these services where the Contractor is the low bidder and willing to accept
additional work at existing rates. The Contractor recently completed dune
restoration work for the Town immediately adjacent to the Coral Cove location
and was already mobilized at the Project’s primary
construction access location. Pursuant to Sections 2-53 (f) and 2-54 (f)(4) of the Palm Beach County Purchasing Code, and based on
these emergency circumstances where approval by the Board of County
Commissioners could not be obtained in a timely manner, the Environmental
Resources Management Department Director executed the Contract on December 19,
2022. The Contract generated savings for the County in mobilization costs and
allowed an immediate start to emergency restoration work. District 1
(YBH)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Task Order #1 to Contract R2022-1295 with Surdex
Corporation in the amount of $229,500 for the acquisition of aerial imagery and
orthophotography production of Palm Beach County. SUMMARY:
On November 1, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved the
contract with Surdex Corporation (R2022-1295) to provide
professional services for Geospatial Services including planimetric
mapping, digital orthophotography, GPS Survey, LiDAR
Processing and other tasks in support of the County’s Geographic Information
System on a task order basis. Task Order
#1 is for the aerial acquisition and orthophotography
production during 2023. The total costs of the project will
be paid over two years and split equally between the Property Appraiser and
Palm Beach County. The SBE overall goal for this contract is 20%, which was awarded under the Office of Equal Business Opportunity
ordinance. This first task order includes SBE Participation of 20%. Countywide
(DB)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A)
a Declaration of State of Local Emergency
Palm Beach County (County), Florida dated November 7, 2022 for Subtropical Storm
Nicole;
B) an Order to Reduce Vulnerability to
Damage, Injury, and Loss of Life or Property Resulting from an Imminent Threat
dated November 8, 2022 for Tropical Storm Nicole; and
C)
a Reentry Order dated November 10, 2022
for Hurricane Nicole.
SUMMARY: On November 7, 2022, Florida Governor Ron
DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-253 and declared that a state of emergency
exists for 34 counties, including Palm Beach, due to Subtropical Storm Nicole.
On November 8 2022, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) advised that
Subtropical Storm Nicole had formed into Tropical Storm Nicole. November 9,
2022, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the
State of Florida and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal and
local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical
Storm Nicole. On November 9, 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued
Executive Order 22-255 (Amending Executive Order 22-253) expanding the state of
emergency to 45 counties. On November 9, 2022 at 1800 hours, the NHC advised
that Tropical Storm Nicole had become Hurricane Nicole. The County issued a State of Local Emergency
on Monday, November 7, 2022; which remained through November 14, 2022. Hurricane Nicole had the capacity to pose a
significant, imminent, and dangerous threat to residents, visitors and tourists
in the County as well as their real and personal property. The declaration of
the State of Local Emergency was necessary to initiate emergent actions taken
by the County Administrator to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the
community. With the executed State of Local Emergency, resources were
available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance. On
November 9, 2022, the County Administrator declared the following areas of Palm
Beach County are threatened by Tropical Storm Nicole and designated the
“affected area” as Evacuation Zones A and B. The order directed that the
affected area be evacuated. On November 10, 2022, the County
Administrator issued a Reentry Order that the evacuation order has been lifted. Countywide (DB)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) Master Agreement FTA MA (30) dated November 2, 2022. SUMMARY: The FTA has released its official Master Agreement (FTA
MA (30), which contains the standard terms and conditions that apply to
projects financed with funds awarded by the FTA in FY2023. Approval of the FTA
MA (30) represents the County’s legal affirmation to abide by the applicable
terms and conditions identified in FTA MA (30). This agreement supersedes the
previous FTA MA (29) dated February 7, 2022, approved by the BCC on March 22,
2022 (R2022-0248). This document does
not allocate any funding and there is no cost to the County. Countywide
(MM)
CC. OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a resolution amending
R2018-0188, providing for amended effective date-sunset provision of the
Advisory Commission on Women, providing for amended in-person quorum standards,
and providing for amended membership, appointments, terms. SUMMARY: At its June 21, 2022 Workshop meeting, the Board of County
Commissioners directed staff to extend service of the Advisory Commission on
Women (ACW) as it is due to sunset on February 6, 2023. The proposed resolution amends R2018-0188 to
extend service of the ACW for five years from the effective date unless the
Board extends its service through official action. The proposed resolution also
modifies the quorum requirements to be consistent with Palm Beach County
Ordinance No. 2021-009 regarding in-person quorum standards. Additionally, all
member appointments were made for a term of three
years and if the BCC appoints a youth member, the term is one year. The three-year
term is consistent with the provisions of Board Resolution No. R2013-0193,
which established uniform policies and procedures for County advisory boards.
The proposed amendments have been approved by the ACW.
Countywide (JW)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Natalie Frendberg as the
Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (Compact) Compact Leadership
Committee (CLC) Palm Beach County (PBC) representative. SUMMARY: In 2008, PBC, along with Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe
Counties, formed the Compact to coordinate on climate and sustainability
initiatives. In the most recent Interlocal Agreement that governs the Compact,
effective January 1, 2021, the Compact created a CLC to provide formal, unified
advice and recommendations on climate change and resilience issues to the parties’
governing bodies. The CLC is comprised of one staff representative from each of
the four Compact counties. Office of Resilience (OOR) Analyst Dr. Jake Leech has
been serving as the PBC CLC appointee since 2021. As Dr. Leech has recently
resigned from OOR, this role must be reassigned. Staff
now recommends that OOR Resilience and Sustainability Analyst Natalie Frendberg
replace Dr. Jake Leech in this role. Ms. Frendberg is experienced and
knowledgeable in the area of resilience and climate change, with education in
earth and environmental science, anthropology, and environmental education. Her
work in OOR includes project management of the County vulnerability and
resilience action plan, overseeing the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program,
co-leading the Environmental Protection Cross-Departmental Team, and
representing the County on the steering committees of the Florida
Sustainability Director’s Network, the Southeast Sustainability Director’s Network, and the Coastal Resilience Partnership
of Southeast Palm Beach County. Ms. Frendberg has acted as alternate for Dr.
Leech, with alternates requiring the same qualifications as each party’s
representative. Countywide (RM)
JANUARY 24, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Resilient Florida Grant Program
Standard Grant Agreement No. 22PLN73 (Agreement), awarded to the Palm Beach
County Office of Resilience for an amount not to exceed $500,000 providing for
the creation of a Flooding and Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment
(Project) beginning as of the date of grant agreement execution and ending
September 30, 2024;
B) approve
a budget amendment of
$500,000 in the General Fund to recognize the revenue award from DEP; and
C) authorize the County
Administrator or designee to sign all future time extensions, task assignments,
certifications, and other forms associated with the Agreement, and any
necessary minor amendments that do not substantially change the scope of work,
terms, or conditions of the Agreement.
SUMMARY:
The Agreement reimburses
the County up to $500,000 to identify and address the risks of flooding and sea
level rise on critical and regionally significant assets owned or maintained by
Palm Beach County. The Project builds upon and compliments the County’s effort
to conduct a Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for unincorporated Palm
Beach County and Western Palm Beach County, and a Resilience Action Plan for
the entire County. This project will ensure that the Vulnerability Assessment
meets all of the requirements of Section 380.093, Florida Statutes. Staff
anticipates hiring a consultant to assist with the Project. The County is not
required to provide a match for the Project. There is no cost to the County. Countywide (RM)
JANUARY 24, 2023
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 2023 Back to School PBC! event (Event) for the period beginning January 25, 2023
through September 30, 2023;
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 $20,000 within the OCR
Special Projects and Initiatives Fund to fund other 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, food, 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 22, 2023, prior to the start of
the 2023/2024 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 $20,000 is
needed to cover increased costs associated with the use of the convention
center, the main and largest event site, pay for the provision of food to
participating students and volunteers, and purchase other items needed for the
implementation of the event at all sites. Countywide (RS)
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JANUARY 24, 2023
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and file: Proof of publication)
A. PALM TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
adopt a resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC), of Palm Beach County, Florida, authorizing
the signing and submission of the FY2024 Section 5310 grant application in the
amount of $1,485,000, with a required local match of $165,000
for a total project cost of $1,650,000, and the submission of supporting
documents, and assurances to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT);
B) authorize the County Administrator or designee to
sign and accept the resulting grant award letter with terms consistent with the
grant application and resolution authorizing the grant application’s signing
and submission;
C) approve the purchase of paratransit vehicles from
the FDOT TRIPS Contract, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the
application and resulting Notice of Grant Award allotted funds; and
D) authorize the County Administrator or designee to submit the Order Form for the FDOT TRIPS Contract to request purchase of the vehicles and expenditure of grant funds and local match pursuant to the resulting Notice of Grant Award.
SUMMARY: Palm Tran is submitting an application for the acquisition of
replacement paratransit vehicles at a total
cost of $1,650,000. The vehicles being
replaced were purchased in 2018 with Public Improvement Revenue Bond
funds and have reached the end of their useful life. The grant requires
a local match of $165,000 (10%). The required match is included in Palm Tran’s
FY2023 budget. The application amount
will cover the estimated cost to replace 11 vehicles; the actual award amount will be determined by funds available under Section 5310
after all applications have been reviewed by FDOT. The grant requires broader
indemnification by the County than that approved by PPM CW-F-049. The
grant requires the County and its officers, agents, or employees 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 or performance of this agreement. The indemnification
obligation must also be passed on to contractors
and/or consultants. Given that liability is limited to County’s non-compliance or
performance of this agreement and the statutory caps of Section 768.28, Florida
Statutes, Palm Tran recommends Board approval. Countywide (MM)
JANUARY 24, 2023
4. PUBLIC
HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
B. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to postpone: the public hearing to a later date in order to
re-petition the properties by certified mail, subject to a simple majority of
property owners being in favor of the assessment as of the petition deadline. SUMMARY: This was advertised as a
public hearing, however staff decided to re-petition the properties by
certified mail in accordance with direction given by the Board of County
Commissioners on July 13, 2022. Therefore, staff recommends that the item be postponed and the item be brought back subject to a
simple majority of property owners being in favor of the assessment. The
Project will provide potable water service to 12 residential properties
currently on private wells. Petitions in favor of the installation of a potable
water main were provided to PBCWUD with a 58% favorability rate (7 in favor, 3 not in favor, and 2 no response). Individual
assessments of $26,940.72 per parcel (See Exhibit A to this agenda item) will be assessed based on 90% of the total estimated cost of
the project. Each individual assessment was determined by using the parcel
method to divide the assessable cost per parcel. The assessment is payable over
a 20-year time period in equal annual payments of principal and 5.5% interest.
The total assessable cost of the Project is $323,288.64 and includes the costs
of surveying, design, drafting, permitting, construction, inspection,
administration and construction contingency.
WA No. 27 will provide for the construction of the project. This contract
was procured under the requirements of the Equal
Business Opportunity Ordinance. On April 3, 2019, the Goal Setting Committee
applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative of a mandatory 20% Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting participation. This contract provides for
20.07% SBE participation. WA No. 27 includes 28.67% SBE participation. The
cumulative SBE participation including WA No. 27 is 22.43%. Contractor is a
Palm Beach County based company. The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY23
budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 21-081) District 6 (MWJ)
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JANUARY 24, 2023
A. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment
No. 6 to the General Consulting Agreement with RS&H, Inc. for
Consulting/Professional Services in the amount of $1,175,706.57 for the
continued performance of professional planning and design services related to
the approved Palm Beach County Airports Capital Improvement Program; and
B) a budget transfer
in the amount of $819,790 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund to
provide budget for the project; including a transfer from Reserves in the
amount of $819,790. This project is partially funded under the current year’s budget.
SUMMARY: The
Consulting Agreement with RS&H, Inc. for general airport planning and
design was approved by the Board on May 7, 2019 (R2019-0612) in the
amount of $2,004,570.58 in order to carry out the approved Capital Improvement
Programs for the County’s Airports.
Amendment No. 1 was approved by the Board on May 5, 2020 (R2020-0414)
increasing the amount of the contract by $2,304,608.30. Amendment No. 2 was
approved by the Board on October 20, 2020 (R2020-1607) increasing the amount of
the contract by $3,196,990.03. Amendment
No. 3 was approved by the Board on May 4, 2021 (R2021-0576) exercising the
first one year renewal option for the continuation of services provided under
this agreement. Amendment No. 4 was
approved by the Board on June 15, 2021 (R2021-0844) increasing the amount of
the contract by $2,644,110.87. Amendment
No. 5 was approved by the Board on March 22, 2022 (R2022-0263) increasing the
amount of the contract by $1,325,943.87 and exercising the second and final one
year renewal. Amendment No. 6 will provide an additional $1,175,706.57 to
complete the following tasks: Task I Services – PBI Switchgear Replacement
Phase 2; PBI Concourse B Expansion – Dual Package Development; and Task III
Services – Miscellaneous AEP (Architectural, Electrical, and Plumbing) and
Construction Consulting Services. Work to be completed
under these Task III Services will be issued in accordance with PPM CW-F-050,
by way of a separate proposal or task authorization. RS&H, Inc. is a Jacksonville, Florida
based firm; however, the majority of the work to be completed
in this agreement will be managed through their Fort Lauderdale, Florida
offices in conjunction with several Palm Beach County-based and South
Florida-based sub-consultants and firms. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
(DBE) goal of 18% was set for this contract.
RS&H, Inc. committed to 23% DBE participation for this agreement.
The anticipated DBE participation based upon the approved tasks is
30.87%. The current paid to date DBE participation is 31.42%. The DBE
participation for this Amendment is 46.63%. 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
amendment exceeds the threshold amount and must be approved
on the regular agenda. Countywide (AH)
JANUARY 24, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County,
Florida; amending the Airport Rules and Regulations (R98-220, as amended) as
codified in Appendix B of the Palm Beach County Code (Airport Regulations);
providing for the repeal of the jet restriction at the Palm Beach County Park
Airport; providing for promulgation; providing for severability; providing for
codification; and providing for an effective date; and
B) direct the Clerk of the Board to deliver a copy of the
Resolution to the Municipal Code Corporation for codification upon receipt of
an affidavit from the Department of Airports that the promulgation requirements
of Section 332.08(2), Florida Statutes have been satisfied.
SUMMARY: This resolution repeals Section 12-6(a) of the Airport Regulations (R98-220, as amended) (Jet Restriction), which prohibits pure turbo-jet aircraft and aircraft in excess of 12,500 pounds engaging in air cargo operations from operating at the Palm Beach County Park Airport (Lantana Airport), as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Final Agency Decision (FAD) in Forman v. Palm Beach County, FAA Docket No. 16-17-13. Section 332.08(2), Florida Statutes, provides that, if a county operates one or more airports, its regulations shall be by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, recorded in the minutes of the Board, and promulgated by posting a copy at the courthouse and at every airport for four consecutive weeks or publication once a week in a newspaper published in the county for the same period. Upon approval of this resolution, the Department of Airports will satisfy the promulgation requirements set forth in Section 332.08(2), Florida Statutes and deliver an affidavit to the Clerk for transmittal to the Municipal Code Corporation for codification in the Palm Beach County Code. Countywide (AH)
JANUARY 24, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. ADMINISTRATION
A) on the inclusion of a
401(a) plan as part of the County’s investment options for mandatory employee
participation that directs designated unused sick and/or vacation leave into
the Special Pay Plan (SPP); and
B) issuance of an RFP for either one
or multiple 401(a) providers.
SUMMARY: Staff provided an update to the Palm Beach County Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) on October 18, 2022, At that time based on a previous
directive, staff researched the parameters of setting up a 401(a) plan with the
specific intent of requiring employees who have accumulated sick and/or
vacation leave, to have those funds deposited into this specific fund upon
completion of their service with the County. County staff remained
uncertain of the ability to use the 401(a) as a direct deposit of these unused
sick and vacation hours and requested outside Counsel to opine on the matter.
The BCC granted that request, and that response was received on December 2nd, and confirmed that the 401(a) could be used
in this manner. 401(a) plans are investment tools that are also known as SPPs
that can be customized depending on who participates
and what types of contributions are allowable, but ultimately require anyone
designated as participants to participate in the SPP. These plans are
additional retirement plans that are funded by an
employee’s “Special Pay”, which is compensation other than regular salary or
wages accumulated by an employee. Those
funds can be converted to a lump sum at termination of
employment or can be swept into the fund at specified increments at the end of
a pay period or a fiscal year. Special Pay for these plans may include any
accumulated, unused sick, vacation or other leave payment that is eligible for
contribution into the plan. Through these plans, the employer must contribute
any accumulated Special Pay designated under the rules of the plan directly
into the Plan. While the mandatory participation of the plan can be an argument
against its’ implementation, the employer and employee tax savings of 7.65% of
Social Security and Medicare tax that come with the plan setup is seen as one
of its advantages. Currently, Palm Beach County has a 401(a) plan administered
by Nationwide. That plan was specifically created for
one employee over 25 years ago who was not eligible to participate in the
Florida Retirement System. The remaining direction requested of the Board are
the specifics on how to set up the plan and whom it will apply to, in addition
to, how employees entering DROP will be able to utilize their excess hours to
contribute toward their Average Final Compensation. Direction from the Board is
also requested regarding when we issue an RFP, will it be for one or
more specific 401(a) providers. Countywide (MM)
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RECESS AS THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONVENE AS THE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
JANUARY
24, 2023
6. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING
AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
A. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: the reappointment of three members to the Environmental Control Hearing
Board. The two positions are
Citizens-at-large for a term of three years from 1-24-23 to 1-23-26.
NOMINEE: SEAT #: REQUIREMENT: NOMINATED BY
Gary S. Betensky 1 Attorney PBC Bar Association
Vivian Demille 3 Citizen Mayor Weiss Comm.
Marino
Douglas MacLaughlin 4
Citizen Mayor
Weiss
Comm.
Marino
SUMMARY: The Board is composed of five members.
Membership must consist of one lawyer recommended by the Palm Beach County Bar
Association, one medical doctor recommended by the Palm Beach County Medical
Society, one engineer recommended by the Palm Beach County Chapter of the
Florida Engineering Society, and two citizens-at-large not holding elective office.
The Board currently consists of five members.
The current diversity count is: Caucasian: 4
(75%); and Hispanic: 1 (25%). The current gender ratio (female: male) is 1:4. The
applicant for reappointment to Seat #1, Gary S. Betensky is an attorney recommended
by the Palm Beach County Bar Association. The applicant for reappointment to
Seat # 3, Vivian Demille is a citizen of Palm Beach
County and the applicant for reappointment to Seat #4, Douglas MacLaughlin is also a citizen of
Palm Beach County. With this approval,
the Board will consist of five members: four Caucasian males and one Hispanic female. The gender ratio (female: male) is 1:4. Countywide
(HH)
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ADJOURN AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
RECOVENE
AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JANUARY 24, 2023
A. OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Youth
Representative (15-18 years of age) appointment of Giada Robinson, Sophia Nemes or Shakari Bell to serve as
the ex-officio youth member to the Advisory Commission on Women for a term
beginning on January 24, 2023 through September 30, 2023.
Appoint Seat
No. Requirement Nominated By Term
Giada Robinson 16 PBC
Resident 01/24/23-9/30/23
15-18 years
of age
OR
Sophia
Nemes 16
PBC Resident 01/24/23-9/30/23
15-18 years of age
OR
Shakari Bell 16
PBC Resident 01/24/23-9/30/23
15-18 years of age
SUMMARY: Per
Resolution R2018-0188, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) established the
Commission on Women Advisory Board (ACW). The ACW is comprised of 15 members, 2 appointed by each County Commissioner and 1 at-large
appointed by majority vote of the BCC. The Board may also appoint a youth
representative (15-18 years of age) to serve as an ex-officio member. The ACW
serves as an advisory body to focus on matters pertaining specifically to
women. Fourteen seats and one at-large seat are currently
filled. The current diversity count is Caucasian: 7
(47%), African-American: 4 (27%), Hispanic: 3 (20%) and Unknown: 1 (6%). The
gender ratio (female:male)
is 15:0. These nominees are a Caucasian, unknown and African American females. The ACW reviewed the applications and recommends the appointment of
Sophia Nemes. Countywide (JW)
B. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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JANUARY 24, 2023
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
JANUARY 24, 2023
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
District 3 – COMMISSIONER MICHAEL A. BARNETT
District 4 – COMMISSIONER MARCI WOODWARD
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
Request for off-site Proclamation declaring
March 10, 2023 as the official Faulk Center for Counseling 50th
Anniversary Day in Palm Beach County
District 6 - COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER
District 7 – COMMISSIONER MACK BERNARD
JANUARY 24, 2023
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."