October 8, 2024
8:00 am
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
OCTOBER 8, 2024
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11 3C3 *REVISED SUMMARY / (ENG) / SUMMARY: The Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) routinely approves professional service and construction contracts (Contracts) with firms
on behalf of Palm Beach County (County).
Occasionally, firms request assigning these Contracts to another firm
when the original firm changes its name, is purchased by, or merges with, a new
firm, or when any other transaction results in a change to the original firm’s
name. Adoption of this Resolution
will allow the County Administrator or designee to approve Assignments as they
are needed, as Contracts prohibit assignment without the County’s consent. The delegation of authority is necessary to
minimize the time to update any affected Contracts, and to pay invoices under the new name. It
often takes a firm several weeks and even months to submit the full name change
request for the Engineering and Public Works Department (EPW) staff to begin
the agenda process. In an effort to have
contracted vendors paid as quickly as possible, EPW asks for special
consideration to have these items reviewed by all divisions and departments as
a rush item. in a timely manner, as the
agenda process can delay a firm’s payment for approximately 5-10 months,
depending on when the firm informs the County of the transaction for the
change. The County Administrator or
designee always has the option of exercising the delegated authority. This process would allow the County to
approve Assignments within a month or less, without affecting the workloads
of other departments, placing the County’s timeline more in line with that of
the Florida Department of Transportation.
In accordance with PPM No. CW-O-051, all Assignments will be reviewed by
the County Attorney’s office prior to approval by the designee delegate,
and submitted by the initiating
department to the BCC as a receive and file consent agenda no later than 90
days after approval. Countywide
(YBH)
41 4A *DELETED
– moved to a later date (D5/LOGGERHEAD)
41 4K *DELETED
– moved to 12/3/24 BCC (D6/PBSO)
41 4O *ADD-ON
– moved from off-site to in Chambers (D7/Gullah-Geechee
Cultural
Heritage Month)
44 5C1 *REVISED
MOTION / TITLE / SUMMARY / (PSD) / Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve on preliminary reading and permission
to advertise for public hearing on October 22, 2024 at 9:30am: AN ORDINANCE
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
PALM BEACH COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1 (EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SEVICES (EMS) ORDINANCE); AMENDING SECTION 13-22 (APPLICATION
FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (COPCN))
RELATING TO A PROCESS TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL SECONDARY PROVIDER APPLICATION
PERIOD AND COPCNS, INCLUDING UPDATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CAPTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; and
B)
receive and file Business Impact Estimate (BIE) of
the proposed Ordinance to amend the Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Ordinance.
October 8, 2024
8:00 am
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
OCTOBER 8, 2024
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44 5C1 *Summary: At the
June 15, 2021 Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
meeting, Secondary Service Provider Certificates of Public Convenience
and Necessity (COPCNs) were issued to the following three
(3) companies: Atlantic/Palm Beach Ambulance, Inc. d/b/a American Medical
Response (AMR), Medics Ambulance Service, Inc. (Medics), and Health Care
District of Palm Beach County. These
companies were approved to provide secondary Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Transport Services and ALS/Basic Life Support (BLS) Inter-facility Transport
Services in Palm Beach County from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2027. During that same meeting, the BCC identified a need to be able to
request that, within three (3) years from the COPCN start date of July 1, 2021,
a review be conducted to determine if there was a public safety need for
additional Secondary Providers in Palm Beach County. At the May 7, 2024 BCC meeting, staff were directed to
present an update on EMS Ordinance, specifically on the Secondary COPCN
process. On August 27, 2024, staff
provided this update, and the BCC
directed staff to expeditiously prepare a proposed amendment to the EMS Ordinance.
The amendment will establish a process for opening an additional Secondary
Provider COPCN application period if there is a public safety need to add
additional Secondary Providers, and allow for the issuance of additional
Secondary Provider COPCNs, prior to the end of the current six (6) year term
outlined in the EMS Ordinance.
Currently, Secondary Provider COPCN applications are issued every six
(6) years for a six (6) year term, with the current term set to expire on June
30, 2027. The proposed revisions to the
EMS Ordinance would update some application criteria and provide that the term
of any COPCNs issued to additional Secondary Providers under this new process
would end at the same time as the current Secondary Provider COPCNs under the
regular six (6) year term. At the September 19, 2024 EMS Advisory Council
meeting, the EMS Advisory Council reviewed and recommended approval of the EMS
Ordinance revisions. The proposed
amendment to the EMS Ordinance was presented to the League of Cities on September
25, 2024. Section 125.66(3)(a), Florida Statutes requires the County to prepare a BIE
before enacting an ordinance and to post the same on the County's website no
later than the date the notice of the proposed enactment is published. Included
as Attachment 2 to this agenda item is the BIE required pursuant to Section
125.66(3)(a), Florida Statutes. Countywide (SB)
October 8, 2024
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BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
OCTOBER 8, 2024
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47 5D2 *ADD – ON /
(FDO) / Staff recommends motion to:
A) receive and file Staff’s report regarding the status of the
negotiations with Vanderbilt University (VU) towards the execution of a
Development and Conveyance Agreement (DCA) for the development of an
educational campus which will include approximately 5.03 acres of County-owned
property (Properties) located in the City of West Palm Beach; and
B) authorize staff to revoke the License Agreement for
the Use of County-owned Property (License Agreement)(R2023-0359 and R2023-0360)
granted to Transit Village, LLC for the use of a portion of the Properties.
Summary: On July 17, 2024, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) directed staff to meet with VU representatives and to
coordinate a presentation by VU representatives to be given during the August
20, 2024 BCC regular meeting. Staff met with VU representatives on July 24,
2024 and coordinated the presentation as directed. On August 20, 2024, representatives from Vanderbilt
University provided the BCC a presentation entitled Vanderbilt in Palm Beach County as supported by an economic impact
study (prepared by TXP, Inc. for VU) entitled The Potential Economic Impact of Vanderbilt University in West Palm
Beach. Following the presentation by VU and discussion by the BCC, staff
was directed to negotiate the potential conveyance of the Properties (located
on Government Hill) for the planning, development, design, permitting,
construction, operation and maintenance of an educational campus by VU in the
form of a final agreement to be considered by the BCC during its October 8,
2024 regular meeting. In negotiating a DCA, the BCC directed staff to use as
the base document the agreement previously executed with University of Florida
(UF) for a similar purpose (R2022-0891).
Staff was further directed to provide a report on the status of the
negotiations with VU to the BCC during its September 17, 2024 regular meeting.
Staff proceeded as directed and on August 29, 2024 delivered to VU a first
draft of a proposed DCA. Although based on the UF DCA, the proposed first draft
reflected modifications resulting from: 1) the inherent differences between UF
and VU (i.e., the former is a public entity, the latter is private), 2) the
statutory provisions controlling the corresponding DCA (i.e., Section 125.38,
Florida Statutes for UF and Section 125.045, Florida Statutes for VU), and 3)
the direction provided by the BCC during its August 20, 2024 regular meeting.
On September 17, 2024, staff provided the BCC a report on the status of
negotiations and, jointly with VU representatives, reported that additional
time was needed to successfully achieve a DCA that could be considered by the
BCC. As such, staff was authorized to
work towards submission of the final DCA for consideration by the BCC during
its October 22, 2024 regular meeting, and directed to provide an update
regarding the status of negotiations during the October 8, 2024 regular
meeting. On December 2, 2022, following BCC direction, staff executed the
License Agreement granting to Transit Village LLC (TV) use of a portion of the
Properties for temporary storage, construction activities and temporary
parking, in connection with the Agreement for Purchase and Sale (PSA) as
amended (R2012-1158, R2018-0956, R2020-0517, and R2021-1587) entered between TV
and the County for the development of the Wedge Property.
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BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
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47 5D2 *ADD – ON /
(FDO) / SUMMARY (cont’d.): To enter
into a DCA with VU, the
Properties must be free from encumbrances, licenses and/or
obligations. In March 2024, TV sued the
County requesting specific performance under the PSA; litigation remains
active. On August 22, 2024, TV sent a letter to staff notifying of its
willingness to work with the County and VU to incorporate the License Agreement
into a DCA with VU. Given the active litigation between the County and TV, the
timeline for development of the Wedge Property is uncertain, and staff’s
ability to simultaneously engage with TV and VU is limited by the constraints
resulting from the legal proceedings.
Therefore, if the BCC wishes to pursue a DCA with VU, staff recommends
it be authorized to revoke the License Agreement. Countywide/District 2
(HJF)
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 (*).
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
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 8 - 40)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS (Page 41)
5. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 42 - 46)
6. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 47)
7. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 48)
8. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 49)
9. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page
50)
10. ADJOURNMENT (Page 51)
* * * * * * * * * * *
OCTOBER 8, 2024
CONSENT AGENDA
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 8
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 9
3C-1 Title
VI / Nondiscrimination Policy Statement and Assurance Form for FDOT.
Page 10
3C-2 Contract
with Russo Site Development, Inc. for the construction of Cherry Road Sidewalk
and Pedestrian Lighting.
Page 11
3C-3 Resolution
to approve assignment assumption and consent agreements that allow professional
service contracts to be assigned to another firm.
Page 12
3C-4 Work
Order 2023055-263 with Hinterland Group, Inc. for storm drainage repairs on
Garden Road.
Page 13
3C-5 Resolution
approving a County Deed to convey right-of-way designation.
F. AIRPORTS
Page 14
3F-1 FAA Grant Agreements for Airport Improvement
Program for the North County project, the Lantana project and the Pahokee
project.
Page 15
3F-2 First Amendment to Common Use Airport Lounge
Concession Agreement with Gideon Toal Management
Services, LLC, for an extension of the agreement.
Page 16 - 17
3F-3 Amended and Restated Development Site Lease
Agreement with Airport Logistics Park, LLC
of additional
unimproved land west of PBI.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 17
3G-1 Annual
Report for Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for FY 2023.
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 18
3H-1 First
Amendment in favor of South Florida Regional Transportation Authority to allow
temporary use of a portion of the County’s Intermodal Transit Center as
construction staging site.
Page 19
3H-2 Work
Order No. 24-025 with Andrea Construction, Inc. for PBSO Headquarters-Parking
Lot Security project.
Page 20 - 21
3H-3 An increase to the maximum cumulative value for the annual
heating, ventilation and a/c contract, and approve an annual contract with
Aquarius Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc.
Page 21 - 22
3H-4 First
Amendment with the Village of Wellington and St. Lucie County to extend the
term of the agreement for interoperable communications through countywide
common talk groups.
Page 22
3H-5 First
Amendment with the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County to extend the
term of the agreement for interoperable communications through countywide
common talk groups.
Page 23
3H-6 Work
Order No. 24-014 with Cedars Electro-Mechanical, Inc. for the PBSO Cherry Road
– Roof Top Units Replacement project.
Page 24
3H-7 First
Amendment with Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden, Inc. to extend the term of
the agreement for the development of a new Master Plan.
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 25
3L-1 FDEP
20-year term Florida Greenways and Trails System Designation Agreement on a
portion
of Lake Park Scrub Natural Area.
3L-2 Project
Agreement Amendment to FIND Project for he Providencia Cay Habitat Restoration to extend the term.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 26
3L-3 Temporary
Construction Easement Agreement with the Town of Palm Beach Shores to access,
stage equipment and conduct permitted activities within Lake Worth Lagoon on
County Property.
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 26
3U-1 Fully
executed AT&T Switched Ethernet Service Pricing Schedule and AT&T ILEC
Intrastate Pricing Schedule.
Page 27
3U-2 Amendment
No. 1 with Surdex Corporation to exercise first
renewal option; Amendment No. 1 with GPI Geospatial, Inc. to exercise first
renewal option; and Amendment No. 1 with Woolpert,
Inc. to exercise first renewal option for digital orthophotography
and planimetric mapping services.
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 28
3X-1 First
Amendment in the area of veterinary and medical services with Barky Pines
Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.
Page 29
3X-2 Appointment
of one (1) member to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.
Page 30
3X-3 State-Funded
Grant Agreement for Hazardous Materials Planning and Prevention Program.
Page 31
3X-4 Amendment
12 with FCASV to define tasks and deliverables to provide sexual assault recovery
services.
Page 32
3X-5 First
Amendment with FCASV to provide sexual assault services.
Page 33
3X-6 First
Amendment with FCASV to increase the amount for a retroactive period to provide
sexual assault services.
Page 34
3X-7 Contract
to provide adult reentry mental health services with Integrated Healthcare
System Riviera, Inc.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
Page 35
3Z-1 Actuarial
rates per coverage for the County’s self-funded medical health plans through United
Healthcare.
CC. SHERIFF
Page 36
3CC-1 Grant Award from FDOE to continue PBSO’s Safe
Schools Security Guard Training Program.
3CC-2 Modification #2 to Sub-Grant Agreement to
extend the period of performance of the FY 2022 State Homeland Security Grant
Program.
Page 37
3CC-3 Modification #5 to Sub-Grant Agreement to
extend the period of performance of the FY 2021 State Homeland Security Grant
Program.
3CC-4 Modification #2 to the FY 2022 UASI MOA to
extend the grant period.
DD. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 38
3DD-1 Agreement with Cultural Council of Palm Beach
County, Inc. to award and administer grants to community-based, non-profit
cultural organizations for Category C-I projects.
EE.
OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
Page 39
3EE-1 Agreement with UF to provide event planning
services for PBC to host the Southeast Florida
Regional Climate
Change Compact’s 2025 Climate Leadership Summit.
FF. INTERNAL AUDITOR
Page 40
3FF-1 Audit reports and Audit Risk Assessment and Work Plan for FY 2025.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 41
4A Loggerhead
4B 75th Anniversary of the Legal
Aid Society of Palm Beach County
4C Palm Beach County E-Waste Day
4D 25th Anniversary of Original
Tee Golf Classic
4E Eda and Cliff
Viner Community Scholars Foundation Day
4F Dr. Ron Giddens recognition on 44 Years
of Service to Library Advisory Board
4G National 4-H Week
4H Mobility Week
4I Mayor Fred Pinto Day
4J Oktoberfest
4K PBSO Street Crimes Unit Agents
4L Recognition for Samuel Pierre
4M Fire Prevention Week
4N Recognition for Marie Ketelie
Seide
4O Gullah-Geechee
Cultural Heritage Month
REGULAR AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 42
5A-1 Resolution on Comprehensive Everglades
Restoration Plan, Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual execution and
updating of the Flood Insurance Rate Map.
B. AIRPORTS
Page 42 - 43
5B-1 Change Order No. 6 with The Morganti Group, Inc. for the Terminal Roof Improvements
project at PBI.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 44 - 45
5C-1 EMS
Ordinance amending the County Code to establish a process for opening an
additional Secondary Provider COPCN prior to the end of the current six (6)
year term as outlined.
D. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 46
5D-1 Purchase of vacant land in Pal-Mar.
Page 47
5D-2 Update on the Vanderbilt Agreement.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 47)
6A1 Health
Care District Board Appointment.
6B1 District
Board Appointments
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 48)
BCC COMMENTS (Page 49)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 50)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 51)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
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
August 27, 2024 Workshop
August 28, 2024 Comp Plan
September 10, 2024 Regular
September 10, 2024 Budget
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts (regular) and claim settlements list
as submitted by various departments to the Clerk & Comptroller’s
Office. Countywide
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments and
other items approved by the Contract Review Committee and by the department
heads for the Engineering Department; Facilities Development and Operations
Department; Water Utilities Department; Environmental Resources Management
Department; and the Department of Airports during August 2024. Countywide
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Title VI / Nondiscrimination Policy
Statement for the Engineering and Public Works Department;
B) approve the Title VI / Nondiscrimination
Assurance Form with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT); and
C) adopt a Resolution delegating to the County
Administrator or designee the authority to sign additional forms,
certifications, contracts/agreements, amendments, and any other documents
related to the Local Agency Program (LAP) certification and Title VI
Nondiscrimination Assurance Form with the FDOT, all of which do not
substantially change the scope of work, terms, or conditions of either
document.
SUMMARY: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act prohibits
discrimination in programs and activities that receive federal financial
assistance. The Engineering and Public
Works Department (EPW) routinely receives federal grants for transportation
projects. These grants are overseen by
FDOT’s LAP. Federally funded grants administered by FDOT require that Palm Beach
County (County) maintain its LAP certification. LAP certification requires that
the County periodically renews the Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurance
Form. To become LAP certified, the
County must provide documentation to FDOT showing its ability to comply with
all federal requirements related to grants.
These federal requirements include providing the Title VI
Nondiscrimination Assurance Form, staff qualifications, and policies and
procedures relating to project management, contract solicitation, and
construction administration. Approval
of the Title VI Policy Statement and Nondiscrimination Assurance Form will
allow the County to finalize its LAP certification with FDOT and continue to
receive federal grants through the LAP.
Adoption of the Resolution will delegate to the County Administrator or
designee the authority to sign additional forms, certifications,
contracts/agreements, amendments, and any other documents related to LAP
certification with FDOT or the Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurance Form, all
of which do not substantially change the scope of work, terms, or conditions of
either the certification or the form. In
accordance with PPM No. CW-O-051, all documents will be reviewed by the County
Attorney’s office prior to approval by the delegate, and submitted by the initiating department to the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as a receive and file consent agenda item
no later than 90 days after approval. Countywide (YBH)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
2. Staff
recommends motion to approve:
A) a contract with Rosso Site Development,
Inc. (RSD) in the amount of $1,208,819.04 with contract time of 240 calendar
days for the construction of the Cherry Road Sidewalk and Pedestrian Lighting,
from Military Trail to Quail Drive (Project); and
B)
a Budget Amendment of $449,583 in the Capital
Outlay Fund to recognize Local Agency
Program (LAP) grant agreement funding from the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT), and reimbursement funding from the Westgate Belvedere
Homes Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and appropriate it to the Project.
SUMMARY: Approval of
this contract will authorize the construction services necessary to install
sidewalks and pedestrian lighting for the Project. Because this Project is funded by a federal
grant (R2024-0130) through the FDOT LAP, the Equal Business Opportunity
Ordinance is not applicable. The CRA and
Palm Beach County (County) entered into an Interlocal
Agreement (R2024-0131) whereby the CRA is responsible for all costs above the
grant amount and maintenance of the improvements after the Project is complete.
The Code of Federal Domestic Assistance number for federal grant R2024-0130 is
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction.
Bids for the contract were
received by the Engineering and Public Works Department (EPW) on July 12,
2024. Approval of the Budget Amendment
will recognize the reimbursement funding from the FDOT and the CRA. RSD was the lowest responsive bidder of two
bidders. The contract time for the
Project is 240 calendar days. RSD has an office located in the County. Districts 2&7 (YBH)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
3. Staff
recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution delegating to the County
Administrator or designee the authority to approve assignment assumption and
consent agreements (Assignments) that allow professional service contracts and
construction contracts to be assigned to another firm. SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
routinely approves professional service
and construction contracts (Contracts) with firms on behalf of Palm Beach
County (County). Occasionally, firms
request assigning these Contracts to another firm when the original firm
changes its name, is purchased by, or merges with, a new firm, or when any
other transaction results in a change to the original firm’s name. Adoption of this Resolution will allow
the County Administrator or designee to approve Assignments as they are needed,
as Contracts prohibit assignment without the County’s consent. The delegation of authority is necessary to
minimize the time to update any affected Contracts, and to pay invoices under
the new name. It often takes a firm
several weeks and even months to submit the full name change request for the
Engineering and Public Works Department (EPW) staff to begin the agenda
process. In an effort to have contracted
vendors paid as quickly as possible, EPW asks for special consideration to have
these items reviewed by all divisions and departments as a rush item. in a timely manner, as the agenda process can
delay a firm’s payment for approximately 5-10 months, depending on when the
firm informs the County of the transaction for the change. The County Administrator or designee always
has the option of exercising the delegated authority. This process would allow the County to
approve Assignments within a month or less, without affecting the workloads
of other departments, placing the County’s timeline more in line with that of
the Florida Department of Transportation.
In accordance with PPM No. CW-O-051, all Assignments will be reviewed by
the County Attorney’s office prior to approval by the designee delegate,
and submitted by the initiating
department to the BCC as a receive and file consent agenda no later than 90
days after approval. Countywide
(YBH)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order 2023055-26 in the amount of $716,000 for
storm drainage repairs on Garden Road at the EPB-6 Canal utilizing the County’s
annual Drainage Improvements/Repairs and Minor Construction Continuing Services
Contract (Contract) with Hinterland Group, Inc. (Hinterland). SUMMARY:
Per County PPM CW-F-050, this work order exceeds the $200,000 threshold for
staff approvals of work orders to annual contracts, thus requiring approval
from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Approval of this work order will
allow the contractual services necessary to construct the storm drainage
repairs as part of resurfacing Garden Road from Bee Line Highway to Investment
Lane (Project). The proposed work consists of the placement of cured-in-place
pipe lining to repair the integrity of the existing storm drainage pipe system
at the EPB-6 Canal. The proposed work is needed prior to completing the Project.
This Contract is one (1) of two (2) contracts with an available cumulative
total of $12 million for the drainage improvements/repairs program. Prior to
this meeting date, approximately $84,000 of the $12 million Hinterland Contract
that was approved on March 05, 2024 by the BCC, has been spent or encumbered.
This Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on August 16, 2023
and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a
15% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. Hinterland
agreed to 19.06% SBE participation for the Contract and the proposed SBE
participation for this work order is 0%. To date, the overall SBE participation
achieved on this Contract is 0%. Hinterland expects to meet their agreed to SBE
participation before the end of the contract. This project is funded by the infrastructure sales tax. District
7 (YBH)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
adopt a Resolution
approving a County Deed to convey right-of-way designated as R/W Parcel 101 to
the Town of Loxahatchee Groves (Town) for maintenance of E Road and the E Road
Canal; and
B)
approve a County Deed to convey R/W Parcel 101 to the Town.
SUMMARY: Adoption of the Resolution and approval of
the County Deed will convey right-of-way designated as R/W Parcel 101 to the
Town. R/W Parcel 101, located on E Road south of Okeechobee Boulevard, is
necessary for the Town to maintain the E Road Canal and E Road. R/W Parcel 101 was previously conveyed to
Palm Beach County (County) by the adjacent property owner as a condition of
development of the site at no cost, as recorded in Official Records Book 18146,
page 1254. The County has no need to retain ownership of R/W
Parcel 101. Per Section 270.11, Florida Statutes, the Town requests that R/W
Parcel 101 be conveyed to them without reserving phosphate, minerals, metal and petroleum rights.
In accordance with Palm Beach County ordinance (2019-038), a
supermajority (5 votes) is required by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
for all transfers of real property that requires BCC approval. District
6 (YBH)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant
Agreement Number 3-12-0113-024-2024 with an effective date of August 19, 2024,
and an expiration date of August 18, 2028, in the amount of $422,641 for the
Reconstruct Airport Rotating Beacon and Reseal/Resurface Runway Pavement 9R/27L
projects at North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (North County
Airport);
B)
receive and file FAA Grant Agreement Number 3-12-0086-023-2024 with an effective date of
August 19, 2024, and an expiration date of August 18, 2028, in the amount of
$53,545 for the Replace Airport Rotating Beacon Design project at Palm Beach
County Park Airport (Lantana Airport);
C) receive and file FAA Grant Agreement Number
3-12-0060-013-2024 with an effective date of August 19, 2024, and an expiration
date of August 18, 2028, in the amount of $77,986 for the Rehabilitate Access
Road, Rehabilitate Parking Lot, Reseal Apron Pavement, Reseal Taxiway Pavement
Design project at Palm Beach County Glades Airport (Pahokee Airport); and
D) approve a
Budget Amendment of $554,172 in the Airport’s Improvement &
Development Fund, including a transfer to Reserves in the amount of $476,186.
Summary: The FAA has issued Grant Offers
(Assistance Listing Number 20.106) for Airport Improvement Program Grant
Agreement Numbers 3-12-0113-024-2024 (North County Grant), 3-12-0086-023-2024
(Lantana Grant), and 3-12-0060-013-2024 (Pahokee Grant), reflecting its
commitment of funding in the amount of $422,641 for the North County Grant,
$53,545 for the Lantana Grant, and $77,986 for the Pahokee Grant. The FAA Grants require a local match based
on 10% of the total estimated project costs. A local match in the amount of $46,960.12 is required for the North
County Grant. A local match in the
amount of $5,949.45 is required for the Lantana Grant. A local match in the
amount of $8,665.12 is required for the Pahokee Grant. The North County
Grant will fund the reconstruction of the rotating beacon and design of a
pavement surface treatment for Runway 9R/27L at the North County Airport. The Lantana Grant will fund the design for
the replacement and relocation of the rotating beacon at the Lantana
Airport. The Pahokee Grant will fund the
design for the rehabilitation of the access road and parking lot and pavement
surface treatments for the aircraft parking apron and taxiway at the Pahokee
Airport. Countywide (AH)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: First
Amendment (Amendment) to Common Use Airport Lounge Concession Agreement at the
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (R2018-1360) (Agreement) with Gideon Toal Management Services, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company (GTMS); providing for extension of the Agreement from November 1, 2024
to April 30, 2026, subject to the County’s right to terminate for convenience;
providing for the short-term use of space by GTMS pursuant to a facilities use
permit; updating reporting requirements under the Agreement; updating County
boilerplate provisions in the Agreement; and providing for payment of
concession fees equal to 14% of gross revenues, excluding alcohol sales, and
20% of gross revenues from alcohol sales.
Summary:
The Agreement provides for the development, operation, management and
maintenance of a first-class common use airport lounge at PBI. The term of the Agreement expires on October
31, 2024, with no option to renew. At
the time the Agreement was approved, it was anticipated that the lounge space
would be displaced by construction of a corridor to facilitate the connection
of Concourses A/B with Concourse C (Connector Project) at the PBI
terminal. Construction has been delayed
as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, escalating costs resulting from supply
chain shortages and other factors, and it is currently anticipated that the
lounge space will not be impacted until at least April 30, 2026. In order to provide for uninterrupted service
to PBI’s passengers, the Department of Airports recommends the short-term
extension of the Agreement to April 30, 2026.
The Amendment provides the County with the right to terminate the
Agreement for convenience without compensation to GTMS upon 60 days’ prior
written notice if the lounge space is needed to facilitate the construction of
the Connector Project. During the
extended term, GTMS will pay concession fees equal to 14% of gross revenues,
excluding alcohol sales, and 20% of gross revenues from alcohol sales. The Amendment adds a provision allowing GTMS
to request the short-term use of space in connection with its operations at PBI
pursuant to a facilities use permit, subject to payment of applicable license
fees for use of the space. The Amendment
updates reporting requirements and adds a provision allowing for liquidated
damages for failing to provide audits and Airport Concession Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (ACDBE) participation reports in a timely manner. In addition, the Amendment updates standard
boilerplate provisions pertaining to non-discrimination and scrutinized
companies, and adds new provisions for a human trafficking affidavit and
disclosure of foreign gifts, which are both required by recent Florida
legislation. GTMS is an ACDBE-certified
firm and achieves 100% ACDBE participation under the Agreement. Countywide
(AH)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Amended and Restated
Development Site Lease Agreement (Amended Lease) with Airport Logistics Park,
LLC, a Florida limited liability company (ALP), amending and restating a
Development Site Lease Agreement (R2019-0300, as amended) (Original Lease),
providing for the lease of approximately 279,961 square feet (+/-6.43 acres) of
additional unimproved land (Phase 3) west of the Palm Beach International
Airport (PBI); providing for construction of 90,998 square feet of industrial
warehouse and distribution facilities for a minimum capital investment of
$13,750,000 (Phase 3 Project); modifying the term to expire 50 years from the
date of beneficial occupancy of the Phase 3 Project; and providing for payment
of additional annual rental in the amount of $279,961; and
B) authorize
the County Administrator or designee, who in this case will be the
Department of Airports (Department) Director, to execute, on behalf of County,
the Owner’s Affidavit, Memorandum of Lease and Ground Lessor’s Estoppel in the
form attached to the Amended Lease; all applications and similar instruments
required to obtain necessary governmental approvals for the development of the
property; and an amendment to the Amended Lease to reflect the final legal
description based on site plan approval for the Phase 3 Project.
Summary: Under
the Original Lease, the County leased approximately 1,780,330 square feet
(+/-40.87 acres) of unimproved land located north of Wallis Road, west of PBI
to ALP for the development and operation of industrial warehouse space in two
(2) phases for an initial term of 50 years.
The Amended Lease adds approximately 279,961 square feet (+/-6.43 acres)
of unimproved land at the southeast corner of Wallis Road and Haverhill Road to
ALP’s leasehold for the construction of the Phase 3 Project, increasing the
total square footage of ALP’s leasehold to approximately 2,060,291 square feet
(+/-47.30 acres). ALP currently pays
$1,034,510.40 in annual rental for the first two (2) phases. ALP will pay additional ground rental of
$279,961, commencing upon beneficial occupancy of the Phase 3 Project. The term of the Amended Lease will expire 50
years from completion of the Phase 3 Project, or 24 months from approval of
this item, whichever occurs first.
Rental will be adjusted every three (3) years, commencing October 1,
2025, subject to a cap based on the consumer price index, with periodic
appraisal only adjustments.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
3. SUMMARY (cont’d.): The minimum capital investment for the Phase
3 Project is $13,750,000. Construction of the Phase 3 Project must be completed
within 24 months following approval of the Amended Lease. It is anticipated a right-of-way dedication
of approximately 800 square feet of ALP’s leasehold may be required for the
development of the Phase 3 Project, which will be subject to the approval of
the Federal Aviation Administration and Board of County Commissioners. If
required, the area will be removed from ALP’s leasehold, and rental will be
adjusted. The Amended Lease requires the County to deliver an Owner’s
Affidavit, Memorandum of Lease and Ground Lessor’s Estoppel for title and
financing purposes. The Department is
requesting delegation of authority to the County Administrator or designee
(i.e., the Department Director), to sign documents required by the Amended
Lease for title and financing purposes; all applications and similar
instruments required to obtain necessary governmental approvals for
development; and an amendment to the Amended Lease to reflect the final legal
description based on site plan approval for the Phase 3 Project. Countywide (HJF)
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Annual
Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2023 from the Lake Worth Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency (LWB CRA).
Summary: The LWB
CRA has submitted its Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30,
2023 as per section number 163.387(8), Florida Statutes. Countywide (DB)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a First Amendment
to the Amended and Restated Temporary Construction Easement (First Amendment)
in favor of South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) for the
purpose of allowing SFRTA to temporarily use a portion of the County’s
Intermodal Transit Center (located at 134 Clearwater Drive, West Palm Beach) as
a construction staging site, while SFRTA makes renovations to its pedestrian
bridge. Summary: On March
12, 2024 (R2024-0296), the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) received and
filed a Temporary Construction Easement (TCE) in favor of SFRTA granting SFRTA
the right to temporarily use a portion of the County’s Intermodal Transit
Center as a construction staging site while SFRTA makes renovations to its
pedestrian bridge. Said TCE was for a term of ninety (90) days and was set to
expire on May 15, 2024. On August 20,
2024, the BCC received and filed an Amended and Restated Temporary Construction
Easement (R2024-0931) (Amended Easement), which provided an additional ninety
(90) days for SFRTA to complete the improvements. The extended term expired on August 5,
2024. SFRTA has requested additional
time to complete the improvements. The proposed First Amendment retroactively
extends the Term through January 29, 2025.
All others terms of the Amended Easement remain the same. 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 attached First Amendment has been fully
executed on behalf of the BCC by the County Administrator’s designee, who in
this case was the Director of the Facilities Development and Operations
Department. The standard form Temporary Construction Easement was approved by
the BCC on July 1, 2014. The executed
First Amendment is now being submitted to the BCC to receive and file. There is no fiscal impact associated with
approval of this item. (Property & Real Estate Management) District 2
(HJF)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 24-025 (Work Order) to the annual
minor construction services contract (R2020-0143) with Andrea Construction,
Inc. (Contractor) in the amount of $628,410 for the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office
(PBSO) Headquarters-Parking Lot Security project for a period of 180 calendar
days from notice to proceed. Summary: The project consists of
the conversion of the existing north asphalt parking lot to a secured parking
area by adding security fencing, closed circuit television (CCTV) and an access
control system with gates directly adjacent to the newly renovated PBSO
Headquarters Facility. The Work Order authorizes the construction services
necessary to furnish all labor, equipment, devices, tools, materials,
transportation, professional services, supervision, drawings, permitting and
all miscellaneous requirements necessary for the PBSO Headquarters-Parking Lot
Security project. The improved parking lot will provide enhanced staff and
vehicular security and better serve the users of the PBSO Headquarters
Facility. This project was competitively advertised and new contractors were
invited to bid by submitting prequalification documents prior to the submission
of the bid response. The Contractor will have 180 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 $180 per day. This Work Order was solicited
pursuant to the annual minor construction services contract and the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. The annual
minor construction services contract was presented to the Goal Setting
Committee on August 21, 2019. The Committee applied the following three
Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (APIs): 1) sheltered market for projects
under $100,000; or 2) a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) contractor will be
given a price preference if its bid is within 10% of the lowest non-small
business bid on a single trade project $100,000 or greater; or 3) a mandatory
25% SBE subcontracting goal for a multi-trade project $100,000 or greater.
Since this is a multi-trade project over $100,000, the mandatory 25% SBE
subcontracting goal API was applied. The SBE participation for this Work Order
is 55.72%. To date, the Contractor’s overall SBE participation is 63.88%. To
date, the overall SBE participation on the annual minor construction services
contract is 62.10%. The Contractor is a certified SBE company. Funding for this
project is from Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital Improvements
Division) District 3 (MWJ)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an increase to the maximum cumulative value
for the annual heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contract in the
amount of $5,000,000 for HVAC services on an as-needed basis through January 6,
2025; and
B) an annual contract
with the following contractor for HVAC services on an as-needed basis through
January 6, 2025.
Contractor Status SBE
or Non-SBE
Aquarius
Air Conditioning Non-Local Non-SBE
&
Refrigeration, Inc.
Summary: On January 7,
2020, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the annual HVAC contract
(R2020-0019 through R2020-0023). The work consists of HVAC services related to
system and component installations, upgrades, replacements, modifications and
repairs to County-owned properties on an as needed basis. To date, the County
has awarded work orders in the amount of $21,621,638.07. In order to
accommodate additional anticipated new projects required to be accomplished
before this contract expires on January 6, 2025, staff is requesting to
increase the maximum cumulative value for the annual HVAC contract in the
amount of $5,000,000. This increase will bring the maximum cumulative value of
the annual HVAC contract to $28,000,000. The Contractor now joins the list of
twenty-six (26) prequalified contractors for a total of twenty-seven (27)
prequalified contractors with a contract expiration date of January 6, 2025.
The specific requirements of the work will be determined by individual work
orders issued against this annual HVAC contract. These contracts are five (5)
year indefinite-quantity contracts with a maximum cumulative value of
$23,000,000 across all prequalified contractors. Work will be awarded as work
orders on a lump-sum, competitively bid basis across all prequalified
contractors. Contractors may qualify at any time and be added to this annual
HVAC contract before the term ends. Projects less than $100,000 are bid among
the pool of certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) contractors, when three
(3) or more small businesses are qualified under the contract. Projects
$100,000 or greater are advertised on the vendor self-service (VSS) website and
are bid among the pool of pre-qualified contractors while projects $200,000 or
greater are advertised on the VSS website and additionally advertised in the
newspaper.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
3. SUMMARY
(cont’d.): The bidding pool
is further expanded, for projects $100,000 or greater, to include additional
bidders responding to the specific project advertisement that submit a
qualification application at least ten (10) calendar days before the bid due
date. The annual HVAC contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on
August 21, 2019 and the Committee established Affirmative Procurement
Initiatives (APIs) of sheltered market for projects less than $100,000 (when
three (3) or more small businesses are qualified under the annual contract) or
an SBE contractor will be given a price preference for projects $100,000 or
greater if its bid is within 10% of the lowest non-small business bid. Actual
Small/Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) participation will be
tracked cumulatively for all work orders issued. To date, the cumulative
S/M/WBE participation for all work orders under the annual HVAC contract is
33.43%. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide (MWJ)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) First Amendment to the Amended and
Restated Interlocal Agreement (R2019-1506) with the
Village of Wellington (Village) to extend the term of the Agreement for
interoperable communications through the countywide common talk groups of the
County’s Public Safety Radio System (County’s System) from October 9, 2024
through October 8 , 2029; and
B) First Amendment to the Amended and
Restated Interlocal Agreement (R2019-1508) with St.
Lucie County to extend the term of the Agreement for interoperable
communications through the countywide common talk groups of the County’s System
from October 9, 2024 through October 8, 2029.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
4. Summary: The Agreements
(R2019-1506 and R2019-1508) set forth the terms and conditions under which each
agency can program its radios into and utilize the countywide common talk
groups for certain types of inter-agency communications. These agreements are
set to expire on October 8, 2024. Each agreement includes two (2) renewal
options, each extending the term by five (5) years. Each agency has approved an
amendment to extend the term of its corresponding agreement to October 8, 2029,
and the renewals now require approval by the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC). The terms of these agreements are standard and have been offered to all
municipalities and local branches of state and federal agencies with 800 MHz
trunked radio capabilities. There are no charges associated with these
agreements. Each agency is required to pay all costs associated with its
subscriber units and to comply with the established operating procedures for
the County’s System. Either party may terminate its agreement, with or without
cause, upon ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the other party. The first
amendments to the respective agreements with the Village and St. Lucie County
extend the term of the agreements, update standard operational provisions, and
add the E-verify provision. Other than the changes set forth herein, all other
terms remain the same. (ESS) Countywide (MWJ)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement (R2019-1507) with the Solid Waste
Authority of Palm Beach County (Agency), to extend the term of the Agreement
for interoperable communications through the countywide common talk groups of
the County’s Public Safety Radio System (County’s System) from October 9, 2024
through October 8, 2029. Summary: The Agreement, which
provides the terms and conditions under which the Agency can program its radios
into and utilize the countywide common talk groups for certain types of
inter-agency communications, expires on October 8, 2024. The Agreement provided
for two (2) renewal options, each for a period of five (5) years. The Agency
has approved the amendment to extend the term of the Agreement to October 8, 2029,
and the renewal now requires approval by the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC). The terms of the Agreement are standard and have been offered to all
municipalities and local branches of state and federal agencies with 800 MHz
trunked radio capabilities. There are no charges associated with this
Agreement. The Agency is required to pay all costs associated with the Agency’s
subscriber units and to comply with the established operating procedures for
the County’s System. The Agreement may be terminated by either party, with or
without cause, upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the other party. This
First Amendment extends the term of the Agreement, updates standard operational
provisions, and adds the E-verify provision. Other than the changes set forth
herein, all other terms remain the same. (ESS) Countywide (YBH)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No.
24-014 (Work Order) to the annual heating, ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC) contract (R2020-0019) with Cedars Electro-Mechanical, Inc. (Contractor) in
the amount of $993,715 for the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) Cherry
Road-Roof Top Units Replacement project for a period of 200 calendar days from
notice to proceed. Summary:
The project consists of the replacement of 13 roof top units. The existing roof
top units are approximately 14 years old, have outlived their useful life and
are in need of replacement. The Work Order authorizes the construction services
necessary to furnish all labor, equipment, devices, tools, materials,
transportation, professional services, supervision, drawings, permitting and
all miscellaneous requirements necessary to remove and replace 13 roof top
units including associated accessories at the PBSO Training facility (located
at 4215 Cherry Road, West Palm Beach). The new roof top units 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 200 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. This Work Order was solicited pursuant
to the annual HVAC contract and the requirements of the Equal Business
Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. The annual HVAC contract was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee on August 21, 2019 and the Committee established Affirmative
Procurement Initiatives (APIs) of sheltered market for projects less than
$100,000 (when three (3) or more small businesses are qualified under the
annual contract) or a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) contractor will be given
a price preference for projects $100,000 or greater if its bid is within 10% of
the lowest non-small business bid. Since this project is greater than $100,000,
the SBE price preference API was applied. The Contractor is an SBE certified
firm. To date, the Contractor has achieved 88.20% SBE participation on this
contract. The SBE participation on this Work Order is 91.47%. To date, the
overall SBE participation on the annual HVAC contract is 33.43%. Funding for
this project is from the Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 7 (MWJ)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: First Amendment to the Agreement with the Friends of
Mounts Botanical Garden, Inc. (FMBG) (Agreement) to extend the term of the
agreement for the development of a new Master Plan from October 18, 2024
to October 17, 2025. Summary: On
October 18, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the
Agreement (R2022-1245) with FMBG for the development of a new Master Plan for
the Mounts Botanical Garden (Garden). The Agreement provides for three (3)
renewal options, each for a period of one (1) year. FMBG has requested to
exercise the first renewal option as it is still working towards retaining the
professional services required for development of the Master Plan. FMBG has
approved the amendment to renew the term of the Agreement to October 17, 2025,
and the renewal now requires approval by the BCC. This item carries no fiscal
impact. The First Amendment extends the term of the Agreement and adds the
Disclosure of Foreign Gifts and Contracts with Foreign Countries of Concern and
Human Tracking Affidavit provisions. Other than the changes set forth herein,
all other terms remain the same. (FDO Admin) District 2/Countywide (MWJ)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends motion
to receive and file: a
20-year term State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Florida Greenways and Trails System (FGTS) Designation Agreement (Agreement)
for a 54.6-acre portion of Lake Park Scrub Natural Area (Natural Area). SUMMARY:
On May 7, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a FDEP
Office of Greenways and Trails Application for Designation of Public Lands or
Waterways as part of the FGTS (Application, R2024-0466) for a 54.6-acre portion
(Designation Area) of the 54.78-acre Natural Area; the remaining 0.18 acres of
the Natural Area contains multiple encroachments and was excluded from the
Application. The BCC concurrently authorized the County Administrator, or
designee, to execute the Agreement for the Designation Area on behalf of the
County if the County’s Application was approved by the State’s Greenways and
Trails Council, and to sign a Resource Certification (Certification) required
under the Agreement every five (5) years during the term of the Agreement. The
County’s Application was approved by the State’s Greenways and Trails Council
on June 25, 2024. The Agreement was executed on behalf of the County by the
Director of the Department of Environmental Resources Management on July 31,
2024. The Agreement will not have a
fiscal impact. District 7 (SS)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Project Agreement Amendment to Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND)
Project Agreement No. PB-22-220 (Agreement) for the Providencia
Cay Habitat Restoration (Project) to extend the term of agreement to November
14, 2025. SUMMARY: On May 3, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved
submittal of a FIND Waterways Assistance Program (WAP) Grant Application
(R2022-0440) to fund up to $365,000 and authorized the County Administrator, or
designee, to sign all future time extensions and minor amendments associated
with the Agreement. On February 7, 2023, the BCC approved FIND Project
Agreement No. PB-22-220 (R2023-0174). Project Agreement Amendment No. PB-22-220
extends the Project completion date for a twelve-month period to be complete by
September 30, 2025, and submit all required payment reimbursement information
by November 14, 2025. 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. There is no cost to the County. District 7 (SS)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
Temporary Construction Easement Agreement (Easement) with the Town of Palm
Beach Shores (Town) to access, stage equipment, and conduct permitted
activities within Lake Worth Lagoon on County Property on and adjacent to
Peanut Island for a term beginning upon execution and expiring upon the earlier
of the Town’s completion of activities or March 19, 2026. SUMMARY: The Town desires to conduct a dredging project to improve
navigation within Lake Worth Lagoon immediately north of Peanut Island on the
Lake Worth Inlet Flood Shoal. A portion of the project area includes submerged
and emergent property owned by the County. The United States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
issued permits for this work with the County listed as the permittee. The
Easement provides the necessary authorizations for the Town to assume a formal
transfer of the FDEP permit from the County and to complete the permitted
project. The Easement will expire upon the earlier of the Town’s completion of
activities or March 19, 2026. There is no cost associated with the Easement. Districts
1 and 7 (SS)
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) a fully executed AT&T Switched Ethernet Service
(Intrastate) Pricing Schedule for a period of 36 months, and
B) a fully
executed AT&T ILEC Intrastate Pricing Schedule for a period of 36
months.
Summary: The Pricing
Schedules have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) by the Chief Information Officer in accordance with
Resolution 2023-0958. Information
Systems Services is now submitting the schedule in accordance with County PPM
CW-O-051, which requires all delegated schedules to be submitted by the
initiating Department to the BCC as a receive and file agenda item. The AT&T Switched Ethernet Service
Pricing Schedule renew existing services at current discounted rates under the
new AT&T Master Agreement 158865UA (R2023-0958). The Pricing Schedule for AT&T Switched
Ethernet Service and AT&T ILEC Intrastate Pricing Schedules is for a period
of 36 months. Countywide (DB)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment No. 1 to
Contract for Consulting/Professional Services with Surdex
Corporation (Surdex) to exercise the first one (1)
year renewal option, extending the contract termination date to October 18,
2025, for digital orthophotography and planimetric mapping services;
B) Amendment No. 1 to Contract for Consulting/Professional Services with GPI
Geospatial, Inc. (GPI) to exercise the first one (1) year renewal option,
extending the contract termination date to October 18, 2025, for digital orthophotography and planimetric
mapping services; and
C) Amendment No. 1 to
Contract for Consulting/Professional Services with Woolpert,
Inc. (Woolpert) to exercise the first one (1) year
renewal option, extending the contract termination date to October 18, 2025,
for digital orthophotography and planimetric
mapping services.
Summary: On November 1,
2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved contracts for consulting/professional
services with Surdex (R2022-1295), GPI (R2022-1296),
and Woolpert (R2022-1297) for the period of October
18, 2022 to October 18, 2024 with three (3) additional one (1) year periods to
extend. These First Amendments exercise
the first renewal option, extending the contract dates to October 18,
2025. The three (3) contractors will
provide the professional services required to provide Geospatial Services such
as planimetric mapping, digital orthophotography,
LiDAR processing, and GPS Survey in support of the County's Geographic
Information System (GIS). The contract
with Surdex includes 20% Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) participation, which is based on projections done at the time of the
bid. The tasks that have been assigned
to date are significantly more technical than initial projections, which has
resulted in SBE to date of 10.67% or 100% of SBE eligible work. The contract with GPI provides for SBE
projected participation of 25% overall and their actual participation during
their initial contract term was 0% due to the highly technical tasks they were
assigned. The contract with Woolpert provides for SBE projected participation of 25%
overall and actual participation was 0% as they were not assigned any tasks
during the first term of the contract. Countywide
(DB)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: First
Amendment to the Contract for
Consulting/Professional Services in the area of veterinary and medical services
with Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. (BPAR) for
spaying/neutering at risk cats and adoptable dogs. Summary: On August 23, 2023 (R2023-1138), Palm Beach
County’s Public Safety Department, Division of Animal Care and Control entered
into a contract with BPAR to serve as part of the Count Down
2 Zero (C2Z) program to reduce or eliminate euthanasia. Under this Contract, BPAR provides spay and
neuter services to at-risk cats and adoptable dogs in the western region of
Palm Beach County. The Contract initially covered spay and neuter services up
to 1,000 animals, with cats at $75 and dogs at $100 each, totaling no more than
$75,000. However, due to a recent Parvo virus
outbreak at Animal Care and Control, all spay and neuter services for at-risk
cats and adoptable dogs were paused to prioritize treatment and prevent the
spread of the virus at the shelter and to the community. In response, BPAR stepped in to provide additional
spay and neuter services for the influx of at-risk animals. This Amendment
increases the Contract amount by $30,000, bringing it to a maximum of $105,000
and allows BPAR to be compensated for services exceeding the original limit. Countywide
(SF)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: One (1)
At-Large Appointment to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory
Council Private Ambulance Provider seat for the term October 8, 2024 through
September 30, 2027, including a waiver of
the prohibition against a conflicting employment or contractual relationship
pursuant to Sections 112.313(7) (a) and (12), Florida Statutes. An affirmative vote of five (5) is
required.
Nominee Seat Designation Nominated by
Yaima Acosta
3 Private
Ambulance Provider American Medical
Response
(AMR)
Summary: The Emergency Medical Services Council (EMS
Council) advises the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on matters relating to
EMS; in addition to proposing and discussing ideas and projects, which might
improve the quality of EMS in Palm Beach County. Per Resolutions R2014-0100 and R2016-1824,
the BCC approved a representative make-up of the EMS Council to include 20
members. Thirteen (13) members are
representatives of the various components of the EMS system with specific
requirements and seven (7) members are Commission District Consumer
appointments. Yaima Acosta is an employee of
AMR. This relationship necessitates a
waiver approved by an affirmative
two-thirds vote of the BCC (five (5) votes), pursuant to Sections 112.313(7)
(a) and (12), Florida Statutes, because AMR is an EMS provider subject to the
regulatory authority of the EMS Council.
The EMS Council currently has eighteen (18) seats filled. The EMS Council diversity count is as
follows: Caucasian 17 (94%), and African American: 1 (6%). The gender ratio (male: female) is 14:4.
Staff is addressing the need to increase diversity within our EMS Council and
will continue to encourage this to expand this Council’s diversity. Countywide (SB)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY (cont’d.)
3. Staff
recommends a motion to:
A) receive and file a State-Funded Grant Agreement for
Hazardous Materials Planning and Prevention Program (T0371) with the State of
Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for the period of July 1, 2024
through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $9,154.40; and
B)
approve a Budget Amendment of $9,155 in the Emergency Management
Grant Fund to recognize the grant award.
Summary: This is an annual grant (CSFA # 31.067) from
FDEM to conduct on-site visits and hazardous materials analyses at facilities
within Palm Beach County known to have extremely hazardous substances
designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These assessments are required for compliance
with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA), also known
as the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). On November 20, 2012, the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) authorized the County Administrator or
designee to execute this agreement on behalf of the BCC (R2012-1731). No matching funds are required. Countywide
(DB)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY (cont’d.)
4. Staff
recommends motion to:
A)
receive and file the
executed Amendment 12 for subcontract #16TFGR26 with the Florida Council
Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) in the amount of $267,024 to define tasks and
deliverables for the period retroactive to July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025,
to provide sexual assault recovery services for a total of $1,738,859 for the
period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2026; and
B)
approve Budget Amendment of $228,201 in the Public Safety Grants Fund to adjust
the budget to the actual grant awards.
Summary: FCASV provides
funding to Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety Division of Victim
Services (DVS) through the award of annual grants to support and enhance sexual assault recovery
services to primary and secondary victims. Amendment 12 to subcontract
#16TFGR26 (R2016-1195,CSFA 64.061 and CSFA 64.069), revises the contract amount
from $1,471,835 to $1,738,859 which is inclusive of the $1,471,835 allocation
received in the previous grant periods and $267,024 allocated for the current
grant period. Amendment 12 defines tasks/deliverables such as client
eligibility, services including a 24-hour helpline, information and referral,
crisis intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, community awareness, system
coordination, support/personal growth groups, therapy, sexual violence-specific
outreach activities and documentation thereof. These contracts will continue to
fund two (2) Victim Advocates and one (1) Victim Services Project Coordinator.
The Project Coordinator specializes in follow up care for victims of sexual
assault and provides services such as organizing comprehensive medical follow
up and other supportive services as needed. Amendment 12 begins July 1, 2024
and is retroactive to that date if executed thereafter. From July 1, 2023 to
June 30, 2024, the DVS assisted 1,654 new and ongoing primary and secondary
victims with 12,859 units of service. If
grant funding ceases, the positions associated with this subcontract will be
deleted from the DVS complement.
R2006-0095 authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute
FCASV grant contracts on behalf of the County. No County matching funds are required. Countywide (RS)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file
the executed First Amendment to the Florida Council Against Sexual
Violence Subcontract 23FVP26 with the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
(FCASV) in the amount of $215,284 for the period retroactive to July 1, 2024
through June 30, 2025 for a total amount of $322,926 to provide sexual assault
services; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $215,284 in the
Public Safety Grants Fund to recognize the grant award.
Summary: Palm Beach County, Department of
Public Safety, Division of Victim
Services (DVS) was awarded a US Department of Health and Human Services, Family
Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) (R2024-0570, CFDA#16.017) award from
the FCASV in the amount of $107,642 for the first year of a two (2) year
funding cycle ending in June 2025. The First Amendment to the FCASV Subcontract
23FVP26 (First Amendment), revises the contract amount from $107,642 to
$322,926. The First Amendment defines tasks/deliverables such as client
eligibility, the expansion of access to trauma-informed therapy and counseling
through telehealth with a contracted therapist, direct services including
crisis intervention, counseling, and mobile advocacy which can include
responding to hospitals, law enforcement agencies, court, and public locations
for in-person assistance. This subcontract will continue to fund one (1) Victim
Advocate, one (1) Temp FRS position and contracted therapy. The Temp FRS
position and the Victim Advocate position will be approved for the length of
the grant funding and will be deleted from the DVS complement when funding is
discontinued. The First Amendment shall
begin July 1, 2024 and shall be retroactive if fully executed thereafter. As
the only certified rape crisis program in Palm Beach County, for the period of
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, DVS assisted 1,654 new and ongoing primary and
secondary victims with 12,859 units of service.
On January 10, 2006, R2006-0095 authorized the County Administrator or
designee to execute FCASV grant contracts on behalf of the County. No
County matching funds are required for this grant. Countywide (RS)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve First Amendment to Subcontract 23SAS26
with the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) increasing the amount
by $120,000 for a new total amount of $240,000 for the period retroactive to
August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 to provide sexual assault services;
B) authorize the County Administrator or designee to
execute future awards, contracts, amendments and associated documents that do
not substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the
agreement after approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office
and within budget allocations; and
C) approve a Budget Amendment of $120,000 in the
Public Safety Grants Fund to recognize the grant award.
Summary: Palm Beach County, Department of
Public Safety, Division of Victim
Services (DVS) was awarded a Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) Formula
Grant, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 16.017 (R2024-0088), from the FCASV in
the amount of $120,000 for the first year of a three-year funding cycle ending
in June 2026. The First Amendment to the FCASV Subcontract 23SAS26 (First
Amendment), revises the contract amount from $120,000 to $240,000. The First
Amendment defines tasks/deliverables such as client eligibility, the expansion
of advocacy services, accessibility of victim services and outreach to the
Hispanic/Latino/a populations by creating partnerships with El Sol and the
Guatemalan Maya Center. The First Amendment also revises the subcontract to
indicate that data shall be entered into the Department of Health approved
database. This subcontract will continue to fund one (1) Victim Services
Project Coordinator whose responsibility is to coordinate all activities associated
with this project including direct services, outreach, strategic planning and
project evaluation. The Victim Services Project Coordinator position will be
approved for the length of the grant funding and will be deleted from the DVS
complement when funding is discontinued. Retroactive approval is being
requested because a complete package of required documents from FCASV was
received in late-July, funding was delayed until August 1st
, and the agenda item was placed on the next available Board of County
Commissioner (BCC) Meeting date to allow ample time to complete the internal
review process and meet submission deadlines.
As the only certified rape crisis program in Palm Beach County, for the
period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, DVS assisted 1,654 new and ongoing
primary and secondary victims with 12,859 units of service. No
County matching funds are required for this grant. Countywide (RS)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the following Contracts to provide adult
reentry mental health services:
1)
Integrated Healthcare Systems Riviera,
Inc. (IHSR) in the amount of $33,500 for the period retroactive to July 1, 2024
through June 30, 2025 utilizing funding from Florida Department of Corrections
(FDC);
2) IHSR in the amount of $9,000 for the period
retroactive to October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 utilizing ad valorem
funding; and
B)
authorize County
Administrator or designee to execute amendments and administrative documents
associated with the above contracts that do not substantially change the scope
of work, terms or conditions of the agreement, on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners, after approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's
Office, and within budgeted allocations.
Summary: Palm Beach County’s (PBC) Public Safety
Department Division of Justice Services contracts with providers to coordinate
reentry services to those returning to PBC from incarceration. Providers are solicited and selected through
a competitive procurement process for a three (3) year period, with funding
allocated on an annual basis. For FY 2022-2025, three (3) providers were selected
to receive funding for services such as pre and post release case management,
client support services and mental health treatment. IHSR was one (1) of the three (3) agencies
selected to provide mental health treatment services. The State of Florida FY
2024–FY 2025 General Appropriations Act provided $500,000 in non-recurring
general revenue funds to the PBC Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for Adult
Reentry Services. This funding supports the provider contracts who serve
returning residents who are released from FDC facilities and return to PBC. To
date, in FY 2024, IHSR has completed 10 assessments and provided over 291 hours
in mental health services. Separate contracts are necessary for each provider
based on funding source and the beginning and ending dates of the County and
the State fiscal years. The contract utilizing funding from the State of
Florida FY 2024–FY 2025 General Appropriations Act are retroactive to July 1,
2024. The delay was a result of a late budget approval by the Governor and the
FDC CPO being received on July 1, 2024. The contract utilizing funding from Ad
Valorem are retroactive to October 1, 2024. Countywide (RS)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) the actuarial
rates per coverage tier for the County’s self-funded medical CHOICE, HMO, and
POS health plans through United Healthcare (UHC) for plan year (PY) 2025; and
B) employee wellness
participation cash incentives in the amount of $50 per employee for voluntary
participation in a biometric health screening that meets the requirements of
the County’s wellness program.
SUMMARY: Staff recommends Board approval of the 2025 plan rates for the Employee
Self-Funded Medical Benefits Plan (Contract No. 22-076/MD) with UHC for the
period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 on behalf of the employees of
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), Supervisor of Elections, and Palm
Tran, Inc. (collectively participating in the plan through the provisions of
Inter-local Agreement R2002-2287, as amended). The total conservative projected
costs for PY 2025 are $77,050,741. These projections include claims, fixed
administrative, access, utilization and disease management fees, as well as
stop loss insurance costs and other ancillary costs and fees, less any pharmacy
rebates. In
order to ensure the continued financial stability of our fund,
a 5% increase to the employer contributions of the health
plan premiums was included in the approved FY 2025 Budget to maintain a
margin for the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) safe harbor 60 day surplus
threshold for the long term. This increase has been contemplated in the 2025
budget. Sufficient funds have been budgeted to fund the program. Countywide (HH)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends motion to:
A) accept a grant award on
behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) from the Florida
Department of Education (FDOE) for the FY 2024-2025 Coach Hixon, Coach Aaron Feis and Coach Scott Beigel
Guardian Program (Guardian Program) in the amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2024 through August
31, 2025; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $100,000 in the Sheriff’s
Grants Fund.
Summary: On September 4, 2024,
the PBSO received a grant award in the amount of $100,000 for the Guardian
Program to continue PBSO’s Safe Schools Security Guard Training Program
(SSSGTP). The SSSGTP is a partnership with the Palm
Beach County School District to ensure all charter schools in Palm Beach County
are equipped with a Safe-School Officer in compliance with Section 1006.12,
Florida Statutes. These grant funds will provide overtime for the qualified sworn
deputies/instructors certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission (CJSTC) and a training simulation software to support the Guarding
Training Program. The contract agreement number is 97K-90210-5D001. The
CFSA# is 48.14. There is no match
requirement associated with this award. Countywide (RS)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Modification #2 to the Sub-Grant Agreement between the State of
Florida, Division of Emergency Management and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office (PBSO), to extend the period of performance of the FY 2022 State
Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) through June 30, 2025. Summary: On March 14, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a FY
2022 SHSGP award in the amount of $916,000 from the State of Florida,
Division of Emergency Management for the period February 1, 2023 through March
31, 2024 (R2023-0349). On May 7, 2024, the BCC accepted Modification #1, which
extended the grant period through September 30, 2024 (R2024-0493). Modification #2 will extend the period of
performance through June 30, 2025, to allow more time to complete our domestic
and regional homeland security projects. There is no match associated with this
award. The Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number for this program is 97.067 and the contract
number is R0569. Countywide (RS)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Grant Modification #5 to the Sub-Grant
Agreement between with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management
(FDEM) and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), to extend the period of performance of the FY 2021 State
Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) through June 30, 2025. Summary: On March 22, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a
grant award from FDEM in the amount of $763,240, for the period of
January 18, 2022 through March 31, 2023 to support various domestic security
initiatives (R2022-0254). On December 6,
2022, the BCC accepted Modification #1, to provide $462,317 in supplemental
funds to support a statewide law enforcement data sharing system administered
by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), for a total grant award of
$1,225,557 (R2022-1475). On June 6,
2023, the BCC accepted Modification #2 to extend the grant period through
September 30, 2023 (R2023-0751). On
September 19, 2023, the BCC accepted Modification #3 to extend the grant period
through June 30, 2024 (R2023-1347). On July 7, 2024, the BCC accepted
Modification #4 to extend the grant period through September 30, 2024. Modification #5 extends the grant period
through June 30, 2025, to allow more time to complete our domestic security
initiatives. There is no match associated with this award. The
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number for this
program is 97.067 and the contract number is R0515. Countywide (RS)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Modification #2 to the FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative (UASI) Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) between the City of Miami and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office (PBSO), which
extends the grant period from October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Summary: On August 22, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a
grant award on behalf of the PBSO in the amount of $1,518,726 for the FY 2022
UASI Grant Program, for the period July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2024
(R2023-1151). On July 2, 2024, the BCC accepted Modification #1 to the MOA
extending the grant period through October 1, 2024 (R2024-0813). Modification #2 will extend the period of
performance through June 30, 2025. The
UASI is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Grant Program, pass-through the
State of Florida to the City of Miami, as the UASI’s fiscal agent. The grant
supports various domestic security initiatives within Palm Beach County and the
Southeast Florida Region 7, including intelligence operations, cyber security
training, and equipment for our specialty teams. There is no match
requirement associated with this award. The Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 97.067 and the contract number is R0588. Countywide
(RS)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. TOURIST COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an
Agreement with the Cultural Council of Palm Beach
County, Inc., (Cultural Council) in the amount of $435,000 authorizing the
Cultural Council to award and administer grants to community-based, non-profit
cultural organizations for Category C-I projects, and authorizing reimbursement
to the Cultural Council for the costs of administering and monitoring the
grants for the term retroactive to October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. Summary: Palm Beach County shall provide a
total of $435,000 to the Cultural Council, including $369,750 to fund Category
C-I (Small and Emerging Organizations, Children’s and Multicultural) projects
of non-profit organizations pursuant to a grant process approved by County, and
$65,250 to be utilized for Cultural Council’s administration expenses. The
Cultural Council will administer the program through a process which requires a
panel to review the application forms and guidelines, and to evaluate the
applications by recommending grant amounts through the Cultural Council’s board
of directors. Countywide (YBH)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
EE. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an agreement with the University of Florida (UF) Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), Office of Conferences & Institutes (OCI) for
a period beginning upon execution through August 1, 2026, in an amount not to
exceed $150,000 for the term of this agreement to provide event planning
services for Palm Beach County’s Office of Resilience (OOR) to host the
Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact’s (Compact) 2025 Climate
Leadership Summit (Summit); and
B) delegate authority
to the OOR to determine and approve appropriate sponsorship and
registration fees.
SUMMARY: The Palm Beach County (PBC) Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved a supplemental request on August 20, 2024, to
transfer $500,000 from the general contingency fund to the OOR budget for the
Summit in December 2025. This annual summit will provide educational and
networking opportunities that enhance resilience and sustainability for the
Southeast Florida region. Staff
is seeking approval to contract with OCI, a 501(c)(3)
non-profit event planning organization based in Gainesville, FL, to plan and
manage the 2025 Summit. Because OCI is a non-profit, the County can directly
procure services with them. The allocated funds will enable the OCI to
effectively plan, coordinate, and manage the Summit. The event services provided will include
meeting logistics, marketing and promotions, website completion, sponsor
solicitation infrastructure and management, financial management, program
development, exhibitor management, onsite management, general communications
and clerical services, and event close-out. PBC OOR has begun event planning by
designing a preliminary agenda and obtaining estimates. OCI's contract will stipulate that expenses
will be adjusted accordingly to maintain budgetary balance in the event of
lower-than-expected registration or sponsorship revenue. In past years, the
Summit has typically been a net neutral or positive event, with sponsorship and
registration revenue offsetting event costs. Should a budget shortfall persist
despite cost reductions, the County will be responsible for covering any
remaining negative balance. Countywide (RM)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
FF. INTERNAL AUDITOR
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A)
Audit reports reviewed by
the Audit Committee at its September 18, 2024 meeting as follows:
1.
Report #2024-02 Housing and Economic
Development / Mortgage and Housing Investments Division – Grants Management (Audit Work Plan #2023-03)
2.
Report #2024-04 Office of Equal
Business Opportunity / New Ordinance Implementation (Audit Work Plan #2024-03);
and
B) Audit
Risk Assessment and Work Plan for FY 2025.
Summary: The
County Code requires the County Internal Auditor to submit copies of final
audit reports to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and the Internal Audit
Committee. The County Code also requires the County Internal Auditor to submit
an annual risk-based audit plan to the Internal Audit Committee for review and
approval and submit to the BCC. At the
September 18, 2024 meeting, the Internal Audit Committee reviewed the attached
audit reports and approved the work plan for FY 2025.
We are submitting these reports to the BCC as required by the County Code. Countywide
(DB)
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OCTOBER 8, 2024
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A) Certificate
of Appreciation presented to Loggerhead Marinelife
Center. (District 5)
B) Proclamation declaring October 2024 as the 75th Anniversary
of the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. (District 1)
C) Proclamation
declaring October 14, 2024 as Palm Beach County E-Waste Day. (District 5)
D) Proclamation
recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Original Tee Golf Classic.
(District 1)
E) Proclamation declaring October 8, 2024 as Eda
and Cliff Viner Community Scholars Foundation Day (District 5)
F) Proclamation recognizing Dr. Ron Giddens on 44 Years of Service on the
Library Advisory Board. (District 4)
G) Proclamation
declaring October 6 – 12, 2024 as National 4-H Week. (District 6)
H) Proclamation
declaring October 25 – November 2, 2024 as Mobility Week. (District 4)
I) Proclamation declaring September 15, 2024 honoring the life of Mayor
Fred Pinto Day. (District 6)
J) Proclamation declaring the weekends of October 11 - 13 and October 18 -
20, 2024 as Oktoberfest. (District 3)
K) Proclamation declaring October 6 – 12, 2024 as:
- PBSO District 15 Street Crimes Unit Agent
Timothy Laquerre Week.
- PBSO District 15 Street Crimes Unit Agent
Thomas San Filippo Week.
- PBSO District 15 Street Crimes Unit Agent
Sergeant Bert Gaudreau Week. (District 6)
L) Certificate of Recognition presented
to Samuel Pierre. (District 7)
M) Proclamation declaring October 6 – 12, 2024 as Fire Prevention Week.
(District 2)
N) Certificate of Recognition presented
to Marie Ketelie Seide.
(District 7)
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OCTOBER 8, 2024
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution regarding the Comprehensive
Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) implementation, Lake Okeechobee System
Operating Manual (LOSOM) execution, and updating of the Flood Insurance Rate
Maps (FIRM) around Lake Okeechobee in Palm Beach County (PBC). Summary: As directed by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC), this proposed Resolution is being brought back to the BCC
for discussion. There is no cost to the
County. Countywide (MJ)
B. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Change Order No. 6 to Amendment
No. 9 to the Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Contract (Contract) (R2019-0042)
with The Morganti Group, Inc. (MGI) for CM at Risk
Services for Airport Improvements for the Terminal Roof Improvements
project (Project) at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), increasing the
Project amount by $4,260,920.73 and extending the project duration by 292
calendar days; and
B) A Budget Transfer of $4,260,921 in the Airport’s Improvement and
Development Fund to provide budget for the project; including a transfer from
Reserves in the amount of $4,260,921.
Summary: The Project was approved on
February 7, 2023 (R2023-0214) in the amount of $8,422,400 with a project
duration of 459 calendar days. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $735,433.53
was approved on January 23, 2024 (R2024-0043) and provided for the installation
of a moisture barrier on the third level of the terminal to mitigate
condensation and replace damaged ductwork, the reconstruction of a concrete
curb around an expansion joint, and modifications to the existing mechanical
and electrical equipment impacted by the roof replacement. Change Order No. 2
was approved on April 2, 2024 (R2024-0344), extending the project duration by
106 calendar days due to delays in shipment of electrical equipment. Change Order No. 3 through Change Order No. 5
were approved pursuant to delegated authority in accordance with PPM CW-F-050,
providing for use of contingency funds to address unforeseen conditions,
including mitigating moisture entry points at the roof driveways, conflicts
with electrical conduits and replacement of a corroded damper on the smoke
evacuation air intake equipment. A detailed contract history is included in
Attachment No. 1. Approval
of Change Order No. 6 increases the Project amount by $4,260,920.73,
increasing the total Project cost to $13,418,754.26, and extends the Project
duration by 292 calendar days for a total Project duration of 853 calendar days.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
1. SUMMARY (cont’d.): Following the start of the work authorized under Change Order No. 1, it
was discovered that there are significant penetrations in the building
envelope, requiring reconstruction of interior and exterior soffits in order to
provide access to complete the installation of the new moisture barrier due to
insufficient access panels to complete the work. Change Order No. 6 includes
the reconstruction of the interior and exterior soffits and ceilings to provide
access for replacement of water-damaged ductwork and insulation within the
interior of the third level of the terminal. In addition, it includes
reconstruction of three (3) stair landings to provide for proper drainage and
comply with current building code requirements.
A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 12% was established
for the Contract. The DBE participation
for Change Order No. 6 is 11.3%. The DBE
participation for this Project to date is 11.7%. The DBE participation for the
Contract to date is 17.5%. Countywide
(AH)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. PUBLIC
SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve on preliminary reading and permission
to advertise for public hearing on October 22, 2024 at 9:30am: AN ORDINANCE
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
PALM BEACH COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1 (EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SEVICES (EMS) ORDINANCE); AMENDING SECTION 13-22 (APPLICATION
FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (COPCN))
RELATING TO A PROCESS TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL SECONDARY PROVIDER APPLICATION
PERIOD AND COPCNS, INCLUDING UPDATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CAPTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; and
B) receive and file Business
Impact Estimate (BIE) of the proposed Ordinance to amend the Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) Ordinance.
Summary: At the June 15, 2021 Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) meeting, Secondary Service Provider Certificates of Public Convenience
and Necessity (COPCN) were issued to the following three
(3) companies: Atlantic/Palm Beach Ambulance, Inc. d/b/a American Medical
Response (AMR), Medics Ambulance Service, Inc. (Medics), and Health Care
District of Palm Beach County. These
companies were approved to provide secondary Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Transport Services and ALS/Basic Life Support (BLS) Inter-facility Transport
Services in Palm Beach County from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2027. During that same meeting, the BCC identified a need to be able to
request that, within three (3) years from the COPCN start date of July 1, 2021,
a review be conducted to determine if there was a public safety need for
additional Secondary Providers in Palm Beach County. At the May 7, 2024 BCC meeting, staff were directed to
present an update on EMS Ordinance, specifically on the Secondary COPCN
process. On August 27, 2024, staff
provided this update, and the BCC
directed staff to expeditiously prepare a proposed amendment to the EMS
Ordinance. The amendment will establish a process for opening an additional
Secondary Provider COPCN application period if there is a public safety need to
add additional Secondary Providers, and allow for the issuance of additional
Secondary Provider COPCNs, prior to the end of the current six (6) year term
outlined in the EMS Ordinance.
Currently, Secondary Provider COPCN applications are issued every six
(6) years for a six (6) year term, with the current term set to expire on June
30, 2027.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
1. SUMMARY
(cont’d.): The proposed revisions to the EMS Ordinance
would update some application criteria and provide that the term of any COPCNs
issued to additional Secondary Providers under this new process would end at
the same time as the current Secondary Provider COPCNs under the regular six
(6) year term. At the September 19, 2024 EMS Advisory Council meeting, the EMS
Advisory Council reviewed and recommended approval of the EMS Ordinance
revisions. The proposed amendment to the
EMS Ordinance was presented to the League of Cities on September 25, 2024. Section 125.66(3)(a),
Florida Statutes requires the County to prepare a BIE before enacting an
ordinance and to post the same on the County's website no later than the date
the notice of the proposed enactment is published. Included as Attachment 2 to
this agenda item is the BIE required pursuant to Section 125.66(3)(a), Florida Statutes. Countywide (SB)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a 1.30
acre parcel of vacant land located north of Indiantown Road and east of Bee
Line Highway from King Gary III, for $20,150 plus closing, title insurance and
recording costs estimated to be $745; and
B) a Memorandum of Agreement with King Gary III, to be recorded
in the public records to provide notice of this Agreement.
Summary: On November 2, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a
Fiscal Strategy for the spending of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds,
which included an allocation of $4,000,000 for the acquisition of
environmentally sensitive lands. The parcel owned by King Gary III (Gary
Parcel), is an interior parcel located in an area known as Palm Beach Heights
(part of the Pal-Mar Ecosite). The Pal-Mar Ecosite
is part of a large ecological greenway that stretches from just west of the
Atlantic Ocean to just east of Lake Okeechobee.
The area provides habitat for a wide variety of native plants and
animals and it is part of a hydrologically significant region that includes the
headwaters of the federally designated Wild and Scenic Northwest Fork of the
Loxahatchee River. Hence its value as environmentally sensitive land.
Appraisals were obtained from Anderson & Carr,
Inc. and M.R. Ford & Associates, Inc. who assigned a $15,000 and $16,000
per acre value for interior Palm Beach Heights
parcels, respectively. Callaway & Price, Inc. reviewed the appraisals and
concluded a reasonable aggregate value of $15,500 per acre for interior Palm Beach Heights parcels, which is the basis of the
offer. The Agreement allows for the
County’s due diligence review of the parcel within 45 days of BCC
approval. The County will pay title insurance
policy premium, closing and recording costs estimated to be $745 for the Gary
Parcel. The Environmental Resources and Management (ERM) Department will
perform pre-acquisition environmental assessments for the parcel prior to
closing. A boundary survey will not be
obtained for the parcel due to the remote location. ERM will be responsible for the
administration of the parcel. All costs
related to the acquisition will be paid from existing funds received from the
ARPA Response Replacement Fund. These
are County ARPA Response Replacement funds that do not require a local match.
This acquisition must be approved by a supermajority vote (5 Commissioners). (Property & Real Estate Management) District
1 (HJF)
OCTOBER 8, 2024
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
receive and file Staff’s
report regarding the status of the negotiations with Vanderbilt University (VU)
towards the execution of a Development and Conveyance Agreement (DCA) for the
development of an educational campus which will include approximately 5.03
acres of County-owned property (Properties) located in the City of West Palm
Beach; and
B)
authorize staff to revoke the License Agreement for the Use of County-owned
Property (License Agreement)(R2023-0359 and R2023-0360) granted to Transit
Village, LLC for the use of a portion of the Properties.
Summary: On July 17, 2024, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) directed staff to meet with VU representatives and to
coordinate a presentation by VU representatives to be given during the August
20, 2024 BCC regular meeting. Staff met with VU representatives on July 24,
2024 and coordinated the presentation as directed. On August 20, 2024, representatives from
Vanderbilt University provided the BCC a presentation entitled Vanderbilt in Palm Beach County as
supported by an economic impact study (prepared by TXP, Inc. for VU) entitled The Potential Economic Impact of Vanderbilt
University in West Palm Beach. Following the presentation by VU and
discussion by the BCC, staff was directed to negotiate the potential conveyance
of the Properties (located on Government Hill) for the planning, development,
design, permitting, construction, operation and maintenance of an educational
campus by VU in the form of a final agreement to be considered by the BCC
during its October 8, 2024 regular meeting. In negotiating a DCA, the BCC
directed staff to use as the base document the agreement previously executed
with University of Florida (UF) for a similar purpose (R2022-0891). Staff was further directed to provide a
report on the status of the negotiations with VU to the BCC during its
September 17, 2024 regular meeting. Staff proceeded as directed and on August
29, 2024 delivered to VU a first draft of a proposed DCA. Although based on the
UF DCA, the proposed first draft reflected modifications resulting from: 1) the
inherent differences between UF and VU (i.e., the former is a public entity,
the latter is private), 2) the statutory provisions controlling the
corresponding DCA (i.e., Section 125.38, Florida Statutes for UF and Section
125.045, Florida Statutes for VU), and 3) the direction provided by the BCC
during its August 20, 2024 regular meeting. On September 17, 2024, staff
provided the BCC a report on the status of negotiations and, jointly with VU
representatives, reported that additional time was needed to successfully
achieve a DCA that could be considered by the BCC.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. SUMMARY (cont’d.): As
such, staff was authorized to work towards submission of the
final DCA for consideration by the BCC during its October 22, 2024 regular
meeting, and directed to provide an update regarding the status of negotiations
during the October 8, 2024 regular meeting. On December 2, 2022, following BCC
direction, staff executed the License Agreement granting to Transit Village LLC
(TV) use of a portion of the Properties for temporary storage, construction
activities and temporary parking, in connection with the Agreement for Purchase
and Sale (PSA) as amended (R2012-1158, R2018-0956, R2020-0517, and R2021-1587)
entered between TV and the County for the development of the Wedge
Property. To enter into a DCA with VU,
the Properties must be free from encumbrances, licenses and/or
obligations. In March 2024, TV sued the
County requesting specific performance under the PSA; litigation remains
active. On August 22, 2024, TV sent a letter to staff notifying of its
willingness to work with the County and VU to incorporate the License Agreement
into a DCA with VU. Given the active litigation between the County and TV, the
timeline for development of the Wedge Property is uncertain, and staff’s
ability to simultaneously engage with TV and VU is limited by the constraints
resulting from the legal proceedings.
Therefore, if the BCC wishes to pursue a DCA with VU, staff recommends
it be authorized to revoke the License Agreement. Countywide/District 2
(HJF)
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OCTOBER 8, 2024
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment of one (1) member to the
Health Care District Board (HCDB) for a four (4) year term beginning October 8,
2024 and ending September 30, 2028:
Joseph Gibbons Palm
Beach County Resident Vice Mayor Marino
Or
Julio A. Borroto Palm Beach County Resident Mayor Sachs
Commissioner
Baxter
Summary: The Health Care District of Palm Beach
County (HCD) was created to provide a source of funding for indigent and
medically needy residents of Palm Beach County (PBC) and to maximize the health
and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive planning, funding and
coordination of health care service delivery. Per Chapter 2003-326, Laws of Florida, the HCDB is comprised of seven (7)
members. The appointing authority shall consider the diverse geographic areas
of PBC in selecting individuals to serve on the HCDB, and at least one (1)
person, but not more than two (2) shall reside in the Glades Area. The Governor shall appoint three (3) members;
the BCC shall appoint three (3) members, one (1) of which must be an elected
official at the time of appointment; and one (1) member shall be the Director
of the Palm Beach County Health Department.
Members may serve two (2), four (4)-year terms. Currently, member Mr. Sean O’Bannon in seat 3
termed out September 30, 2024. The main
requirement for this seat is that the individual must be a PBC resident. A
memo dated May 9, 2024, was circulated to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
requesting nominations. Mr. Gibbons is
African-American, and Mr. Borroto is
Hispanic-American. The diversity of the HCDB consists of: Caucasian: 3 (42.84%),
African-American: 1 (14.29%), Hispanic-American: 1 (14.29%), Other:
1 (14.29%). The gender ratio (female:male)
is 3:3. Staff has addressed the need to
increase diversity within its boards and will continue to encourage this in an
effort to expand the Boards diversity. Countywide
(HH)
B. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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OCTOBER 8, 2024
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 7areport categorizes: 1) In Process Items, and 2)
Completed Items. The report continues to be updated on an ongoing basis. Countywide
(DC)
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
OCTOBER 8, 2024
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
Requesting off-site approval for Proclamation declaring October 2024 as
7-Eleven Community Engagement Month.
District 3 – COMMISSIONER MICHAEL A. BARNETT
Requesting off-site approval for Proclamation declaring October 15, 2024
as White Cane Safety Day.
District 4 – COMMISSIONER MARCI WOODWARD
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
District 6 - COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER
District 7 – COMMISSIONER MACK BERNARD
Request off-site approval for Proclamation declaring October as Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Month.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
9. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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OCTOBER 8, 2024
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."