ORDER OF BUSINESS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
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 - 49)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
(Page 50)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30
A.M. (Pages 51 - 52)
6. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 53 - 62)
TIME
CERTAIN – 2:15P.M. (Permitting Process Regarding Mining Impacts within EAA
Study)
(Page 53)
7. BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD (Page 63)
8. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Pages 64 - 67)
9. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. (Page 68)
10. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 69)
11. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 70)
12. ADJOURNMENT (Page 70)
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 8
3A-1 Resolution
by the Town of Gulf Stream supporting HB 1363 “Organized Criminal Activity”
3A-2 CCRT
street lighting project for Dillman Heights neighborhood
3A-3
First Amendment creating Palm Beach Workforce Development Consortium
Page 9
3A-4 Contract
with Florida Atlantic University regarding PBC Strategic Economic Development
Plan
3A-5 Submittal
of six (6) regional projects for inclusion in the TCRPC’s CEDS Plan
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 9
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-4 Sale
of 18 shares of Time Warner Cable
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 10
3C-1 Report
of plat recordations from April 1 through June 30, 2007
3C-2 Task
Agreement with Civil Design regarding Redding Road watermain project
3C-3 Agreement
w/Stonehaven Estates Homeowners regarding traffic control jurisdiction by PBSO
3C-4 Agreement
with 1950 Congress Avenue, LLC regarding Old Boynton Road Bridge
3C-5 Amendment
with Town of Lake Park regarding beautification along Park Avenue
Page 11
3C-6 Agreement
w/Loxahatchee Groves Water Control Dist. concerning a signage program
3C-7 Supplemental
Agreement No. 4 with Metric Engineering for professional services
3C-8 Deleted
3C-9 Impact
fee credit with G.L. Homes for Canyon Lakes, Canyon Isles and Canyon Springs
Page 12
3C-10 Contract with J.W. Cheatham for paving and drainage improvements to
Kidd Street, 2nd Street, McConnell Street, Clinton Blvd. and Cambridge
Street
3C-11 Resolution vacating a 5’ X 20’ anchor easement within Waterway Vista
3C-12 Contract with Southeast Attenuators regarding annual guardrail
contract
Page 13
3C-13 Agreement with City of Lake Worth regarding 10th Avenue
North
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 13
3D-1 Tax-Exempt
Commercial Paper Revenue Notes (Parks Improvements) transcript
3D-2 Tax
Exempt Commercial Paper Revenue Notes (Environmentally Sensitive Lands)
transcript
3D-3 Variable
Rate Revenue Bonds (Saint Andrew’s School of Boca Raton) transcript
3D-4 Certificate
of Airport Consultant for PBC Airport System Revenue Bonds (Galaxy 2007 bonds)
Page 14
3D-5 Settlement
in eminent domain case PBC v. Maria Mink, et al. (Southern Gardens
Nursery)
3D-6 Settlement
in eminent domain case PBC v. Maria Mink, et. al. (Country West
Landscaping)
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 15
3E-1 Agreement
with Area Agency on Aging for Respite for Elders Living in Everyday Families
3E-2 Amendment
with Area Agency on Aging for Older Americans Act programs
3E-3 Contract
with 211 Palm Beach Treasure Coast, Inc. for services to the homeless
3E-4 Contract
with The Center for Family Services for emergency shelter services
Page 16
3E-5 Contract
with Christians Reaching Out to Society Ministries for gleaning services
3E-6 Contract
with Gulfstream Goodwill Industries for services to the homeless
3E-7 Contracts
with Oakwood Center and CARP for services to the homeless
3E-8 Contract
with Oakwood Center for support services to the homeless
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
E. COMMUNITY
SERVICES (Cont’d)
Page 17
3E-9 Contract
with The Lord’s Place for support services to the homeless
3E-10 Contract with United Way of PBC to support the Community Food
Alliance
3E-11 Contract with United Way of PBC to provide disaster recovery
services
3E-12 Resolution regarding FY 2008 HIV Emergency Relief Grant Application
3E-13 Contract with Audrey Greenwald for speech and language services for
Head Start
Page 18
3E-14 Contract with Multi-lingual Psychotherapy Centers for mental health
services for Head Start
3E-15 Contract with Treasure Coast Health Council for Care Council program
support services
3E-16 Amendment No. 1 with Joseph L. Morse Geriatric Center’s Just
Checking Program
Page 19
3E-17 Amendments to 13 contracts regarding cost of living adjustments for
Head Start programs
F. AIRPORTS
Page 20
3F-1 Sale
of all common stock shares relative to US Airways and Northwest Airlines
3F-2 Amendments
to two (2) lease agreements with Aircraft Services International
3F-3 List
of 12 charitable organizations to benefit from proceeds (coins) from PBIA
fountain
Page 21
3F-4 Receive
and file six (6) standard agreements for the Dept. of Airports
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 22
3G-1 Public
Improvement Revenue Bond Anticipation Note, Series 2007 issuance
3G-2 Budget
Transfer/Amendment to move funds from Public Building Improvement Fund to General Fund
Page 23
3G-3 Budget
Transfer regarding school impact fees
3G-4 Budget
Transfers/Amendment regarding District 3 RAP and gas tax funding elimination
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 24
3H-1 Amendment
No. 1 with West Palm Beach DDA for interim parking at Convention Center
3H-2 Amendment
No. 2 with The Gordian Group, Inc. for consulting/professional services
Page 25
3H-3 Supplement
No. 2 with Miller-Legg & Assoc. regarding Intermodal Transfer facility
3H-4 Contract
with Hedrick Brothers Construction for construction management services
3H-5 Contract
with West Construction, Inc. regarding Dick Moroso Waterway Park
Page 26
3H-6 Budget
Amendment to recognize funds from PBCC regarding ERM for 20-Mile Bend property
3H-7 Grant
of Easement in favor of the Village of Wellington and Acme Improvement District
for Wellington Library
3H-8 Agreement
for Purchase and Sale with City of Belle Glade for 1.76 acres
Page 27
3H-9 Resolution
conveying 0.0266 acres of land to the City of Lake Worth
3H-10 BMC Replat No. 1
3H-11 Lease Agreement cancellation w/Habitat for Humanity (4-H Community
Garden Program)
Page 28
3H-12 Utility Easement in favor of BellSouth for Parks & Recreation Administration
Building
3H-13 Utility Easement in favor of City of Lake Worth for Parks &
Recreation Administration Building
3H-14 Utility Easement in favor of AT&T for Therapeutic Recreation
Complex
Page 29
3H-15 Utility Easement in favor of City of Lake Worth for Therapeutic
Recreation Complex
3H-16 Agreement for Purchase and Sale with Magno C. & Marcia S. Braga
for 0.25 acre parcel
3H-17 Utility Easement in favor of FPL for South County Regional Park
Page 30
3H-18 Service Agreement with LWDD for drainage services at South County Regional
Park
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Page 30
3I-1 Deleted
3I-2 Two
(2) agreements for 2005 Disaster Recovery Program funds
3I-3 Amendment
No. 1 with City of West Palm Beach for 2004 Disaster Recovery Program funds
Page 31
3I-4 Deleted
3I-5 2005
CDBG Disaster Recovery Initiative Supplemental Appropriation Grant
3I-6 Mid-Year
budget amendments for Westgate/Belvedere Homes CRA
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING - None
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 32
3K-1 Agreement
for Emergency Generator Purchase with Indian Spring Master Assoc.
3K-2 CSA
No. 2 with Keshavarz & Assoc. for Glades replacement hospital water main
project
3K-3 Reclaimed
Water Development Agreement with KRG/Atlantic Delray Beach, LLC
Page 33
3K-4 Contract
with Florida Design Contractors, Inc. for SRWRF odor control improvements
3K-5 Deleted
3K-6 Change
Order No. 3 with Lanzo Construction, Inc. for Northern Region Utility pipeline
Page 34
3K-7 Receive
and file three (3) standard development and/or renewal agreement for WUD
3K-8 Potable
Water & Wastewater Development Agreement with Spots, Inc.
Page 35
3K-9 Agreement
with Beeline Community Development District for potable water main
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 35
3L-1 Lease
Agreement with City of Lake Worth for management of Snook Islands Natural Area
Page 36
3L-2 Budget
Amendments regarding Aquatic Vegetation Control Program
3L-3 Amendment
with Murphy Construction Co. regarding Ocean Ridge Natural Area
3L-4 Contract
with PBSO for law enforcement services on County-owned conservation lands
Page 37
3L-5 Agreement
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture for services to control destructive or nuisance
animals
3L-6 Statement
of Responsibilities with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Humiston & Moore Engineers
for Singer Island Erosion Control project
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 38
3M-1 Sovereignty
Submerged Lands Lease Renewal for Juno Beach Park
3M-2 Agreement
with Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development Corp. for Peace Makers
After-School Program
3M-3 Agreement
with Delray-Boynton Academy, Inc. for International Youth Summit
3M-4 Agreement
with City of Delray Beach for 2007 Delray Beach Film Festival pavilion rental
Page 39
3M-5 Agreement
with Lake Lytal Lassie League, Inc. for uniforms and equipment
3M-6 First
Amendment with Jewish Community Center for senior citizen field trips
3M-7 Agreement
with Milagro Foundation, Inc. for STARS Program
3M-8 Agreement
with Boca Raton’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth, Inc. for summer camps
Page 40
3M-9 FRDAP
grant application for Glades Pioneer Park Aquatic Center
3M-10 Receive and file two (2) Independent Contractor agreements for Parks
3M-11 Agreement w/Expanding and Preserving Our Cultural Heritage for Spady
Living Heritage Day
Page 41
3M-12 Amendment No. 13 with School District for Middle School After-School
Program
3M-13 Agreement with City of Delray Beach for Delray Beach Miracle League
field
3M-14 Agreement with Delray Beach Playhouse for a children’s musical
production
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
N. LIBRARY
Page 41
3N-1 Application
to Division of Library and Information Services for State Aid to Libraries
Page 42
3N-2 Two
(2) Public Library Construction Grant applications for West Boca Branch and
Lawrence Road Branch
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Page 42
3P-1 Agreement
with Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District for soil and water
resource conservation services
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Page 42
3Q-1 First
Amendment with City of West Palm Beach to support Weed and Seed efforts
Page 43
3Q-2 Second
Amendment with City of Delray Beach to support Weed and Seed efforts
3Q-3 First
Amendment with City of Belle Glade to support Weed and Seed efforts
R. HUMAN RESOURCES - None
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 43
3S-1 U.S.
Dept. of Homeland Security’s 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 44
3U-1 Supplemental
to IBM Corp. Agreement for software program and support
V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None
W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 44
3X-1 Interlocal
Agreement with Town of Juno Beach pertaining to “Dialogic” system
3X-2 Amendment
No. 1 with Children’s Health Care Assoc. for medical services at Highridge
Y. PURCHASING - None
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
Page 45
3Z-1 Write-off
of 49 outstanding damage claim receivables
3Z-2 Purchase
of airport liability insurance
3Z-3 Budget
Amendment to adjustment budget in Employee Health Insurance Fund
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 45
3AA-1 Agreement with School District for student bus passes
Page 46
3AA-2 Agreement with School Board regarding transportation to educational
field trips
BB. INTERNAL AUDITOR
Page 46
3BB-1 Resolution to dissolve Budget Advisory Committee
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
CC. SHERIFF
Page 46
3CC-1 FDLE grant regarding equipment/supplies for the PBSO Bomb
& SWAT teams
Page 47
3CC-2 FDLE grant regarding equipment for the Buffer Zone
Protection Plan
3CC-3 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area/Violent Crimes &
Drug Trafficking Orgn. Grant
3CC-4 U.S. Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhood grant
Page 48
3CC-5 Grant Adjustment Notice regarding State Homeland Security
grant
3CC-6 Budget Transfer in LETF regarding residual Program
Generated Income
3CC-7 Drug Farm Phase II Enhancement grant
DD. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 49
3DD-1 Agreement with PBC Cultural Council for administration of
cultural grant program
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 50
4A Domestic Violence Awareness Month
4B National Childhood Hunger Day
4C Spady Living Heritage Day
4D Sickle Cell Month
4E GrowSmart Campaign
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 51
5A Five-Year
Road Program Ordinance – Continued from July 10, 2007
5B Resolution
abandoning a portion of right-of-way in Palm Beach Farms Plat No. 3 (Sandalfoot
Cove
Park) – Continued from August 21, 2007
5C Resolution
abandoning a portion of right-of-way in Palm Beach Farms Plat No. 3 (north of Belvedere
Road/east of Benoist Farms Road)
5D Resolution
abandoning a portion of right-of-way in Florida Fruit Lands, Subdivision No. 2
Page 52
5E Park
Avenue alignment
5F Charter
Amendment Ordinance
5G Amendment
to Village of Palm Springs COPCN
REGULAR AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION
Page 53
6A-1 Permitting
Process Regarding Mining Impacts within EAA Study – TIME CERTAIN 2:15P.M.
6A-2 Contract
with FAU to provide technical assistance/training to small businesses
Page 54
6A-3 Grant
Agreement with Palm Beach County Resource Center for consulting/professional services
relative to small business
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
Page 54
6B-1 BCC
Roles & Responsibilities regarding Head Start/Early Head Start programs
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 55
6C-1 Issuance
of bonds for Caron Foundation of Florida project
Page 56
6C-2 Payment
to St. Mary’s regarding medical care expenses for indigent individual
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Page 57
6D-1 Foreclosure
prevention assistance to Ms. Ruth McMahon
6D-2 State
Housing Initiative Program funding for Greicy Roldan
OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 57
6E-1 Wedge
Property boundary change Interlocal Agreement with Broward County
PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING
Page 58
6F-1 Annexation
Charter Amendment Implementation Ordinance
FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 58
6G-1 Thermal
Energy Storage System
ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 59
6H-1 Agreement
for Sale and Purchase with Indiantown-Jupiter Venture and Walter J. & Joyce
B. Hatcher
for approx. 230.54 acres
SUPERVISOR
OF ELECTIONS
Page 60
6I-1 Budget
Transfer regarding Absentee Ballot System
TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 60
6J-1 Agreement
with Global Spectrum regarding operation of the Convention Center
Page 61
6J-2 Agreement
with Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services for food/beverage services at Convention
Center
6J-3 Agreement
with Palm Beach County Cultural Council for tourism marketing services
6J-4 Agreement
with Discover Palm Beach County, Inc. for tourism marketing services
Page 62
6J-5 Agreement
with Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission to attract, promote and
market
existing and new film production and production facilities
6J-6 Agreement
with Palm Beach County Sports Commission for tourism marketing services
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
(Page 63)
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Pages 64 - 67)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
(Page 68)
STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 69)
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 70)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 70)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Resolution No. 007-8 of the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, supporting House Bill 1363 entitled “Organized Criminal Activity,” which renames and amends the “Criminal Street Gang Prevention Act of 1996” as the “Organized Crime Group Prevention Act of 2007.”
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) expenditure in the
amount of $120,000 to assist in the installation and twenty (20) years
maintenance of twenty (20) cobra head street lights within the Dillman Heights
Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) area;
B) Budget Transfer of $68,000 from the Transportation Improvement Fund
Reserves for District 2 to the Capital Outlay Fund for $40,000 and $28,000 in
the CCRT Street Lighting Maintenance Fund;
C) Budget Transfer of $52,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund OCR Street Lighting
Program to the CCRT Street Lighting Maintenance Fund;
D) Budget Amendment of $40,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund to recognize and
appropriate the transfer from the District 2 reserve funds; and
E) Budget Amendment of $80,000 in the CCRT Street Lighting Maintenance Fund
to recognize and appropriate the transfer of $52,000 from the Capital Outlay
Fund and the transfer of $28,000 from District 2 reserve funds.
SUMMARY: This street
lighting project was initiated by members of the Dillman Heights neighborhood
group and the total amount of funding provided for this project is $120,000.
Based on Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) staff review, it was
determined that the installation of these streetlights would help reduce area
crime, enhance pedestrian safety and facilitate safer vehicular movement. District 2 (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: execution of the First Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement creating the Palm Beach Workforce Development Consortium, authorizing
the execution of such other documents as may be necessary to complete the
transactions contemplated hereby; and providing an effective date. SUMMARY: Public Law 105-220 enacted by
the Congress of the United States effective August 1998, which Act is known as
the Workforce Investment Act (“WIA”), established a program to provide
universal access to workforce development services for the businesses and
citizens of Palm Beach County. Countywide (TKF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends motion to approve:
a $149,243 Contract with Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees (FAU)
from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008 to establish measurable benchmark
performance standards, assess businesses and citizens input, and conduct a
research on the fiscal effects of the Palm Beach County Strategic Economic
Development Plan on local and county governments. SUMMARY: In Fiscal Year 2007, FAU
assisted in establishing a monitoring system for the BCC-approved Strategic
Economic Development Plan’s action items. The proposed $84,243 Contract with FAU will
assist in the implementation of the County’s adopted Strategic Economic Plan. The services outlined for this Contract are
to: a) refine and implement the
monitoring system of action items listed in the Strategic Plan; b) continue to
develop the process for confirming lead agency and partner participation; c) ascertain
timelines for projects and task completion accordingly in conjunction with EDO;
d) establish focus/partner groups, identify participants, set up process for
refining data and input collection as well as identifying progress and
impediments; e) research for and recommend economic indicators for the County
to measure the success in moving toward its economic goals. FAU will conduct a feasibility study by
evaluating other U.S. indicator systems and their applicability to Palm Beach
County; and f) provide an analysis of the net fiscal contributions of the Palm
Beach County Strategic Economic Development Plan that includes net fiscal
contributions on local and county governments and a fiscal impact analysis of
the net costs versus revenues across seven economic development thrusts. Countywide (DW)
5. Staff recommends motion
to adopt: a Resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, authorizing the
submittal of six (6) regional projects from the 21st Century Palm
Beach County Strategic Economic Development Plan to be included in the Treasure
Coast Regional Planning Council’s 2007 Comprehensive Economic Development
Strategy (CEDS) Plan to include: 1) A
Regional Storm Water Drainage Project in the Urban Redevelopment Area; 2) Lake Region Water Treatment Plant and
Water Transmission and Distribution System; 3) Canal Redevelopment for Marine Industry
Development; 4) A Regional Inland Port; 5) A Pilot Project for a Public Ferry System; and
6) An International Research Institute. SUMMARY: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
prepares the CEDS Plan as required by the US Department of Commerce, Economic
Development Administration (EDA) for Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach and St.
Lucie Counties. The six (6) projects are
covered in the Board approved 21st Century Palm Beach County
Strategic Economic Development Plan. In
order to be eligible for EDA funding over the next five (5) years, regional
projects must be identified in the 2007 CEDS Plan. District 6 (DW)
B. CLERK
& COMPTROLLER
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve:
Warrant List.
2. Staff
recommends motion to approve: the
following final minutes of the Board of County Commissioners= meetings:
None
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 authorize: the Clerk’s office to sell 18 shares of Time Warner Cable shares in the most expeditious and cost effective manner. SUMMARY: Approval of the sale of said shares will provide final disposition of shares received by the Department of Engineering and Public works as part of Adelphia’s bankruptcy settlement. The sale is recommended because Common Stock is not an authorized investment for County funds, as outlined in the County Investment Policy. As of July 31, 2007, the price per share of Time Warner Cable was $38.15 for a total of $686.70. Countywide (PFK)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a
Report of plat recordations from April 1, through June 30, 2007. SUMMARY: This is a quarterly summary of subdivision
plats recorded during the past fiscal quarter as required by the Department of
Engineering and Public Works Policies
and Procedures Manual Item No. ED-0-11, governing administrative approval of
plats by the County Engineer. Countywide (MRE)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Budget Transfer of $42,967 in the Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU)
District Fund “C” from Reserves to Redding Road Watermain (Project); and
B) a $37,060.84 Task Agreement under the Annual MSTU Districts “A” through
“E” Agreement dated April 10, 2007 (R2007-0462) with Civil Design, Inc. for
engineering, surveying, geotechnical and permitting for the Project.
SUMMARY: In
accordance with the MSTU Ordinance (94-11), final re-petitions have been
received by a majority (greater than 51%) of the property owners requesting potable water service improvements be
accomplished for Redding Road. This complies with the existing MSTU Program Policies and
Procedures. District 3 – MSTU “C” (PFK)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: An Agreement
with Stonehaven Estates Homeowners Association Incorporated (Community) for
traffic control jurisdiction to be performed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office. SUMMARY: This Agreement
authorizes the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to provide traffic control
enforcement services within the above-referenced private residential
Community. District 6 (MRE)
4. Staff
recommends motion to approve: an Agreement with 1950 Congress Avenue, LLC (1950)
to provide funds of up to $1,000,000 toward the replacement of the Old Boynton
Road Bridge over the E-4 Canal. SUMMARY: 1950 is widening Old Boynton Road from
Congress Avenue to Boynton Beach Boulevard, and Palm Beach County (County) has
programmed funds to replace the Old Boynton Road Bridge over the E-4
Canal. This Agreement will allow the
County to reimburse 1950 with these funds.
District 3 (MRE)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Amendment
to the Financial Assistance Agreement (R2006-1226) with the Town of Lake Park
(Town), for an extension of the completion date for engineering and beautification
design. SUMMARY: The original
Agreement provides for a reimbursement to the Town in an amount not-to-exceed
$160,000 for the Town’s engineering and beautification design for Park Avenue
from Seventh Street to Federal Highway.
This Amendment with the Town will extend the completion date from June
30, 2007 to June 30, 2008. The
completion date of the engineering and beautification design has been delayed
due to Town staff turnover. District
1 (MRE)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to terminate: the
Interlocal Agreement with the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District
concerning a signage program dated January 5, 1993 (R93-15D). SUMMARY: Palm Beach County entered into an Interlocal
Agreement with Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District on January 5, 1993. In accordance with this Agreement, the County
furnished standard traffic control signs and the District installed and
maintained them. On March 30, 2007, the
geographical territory of the District was incorporated into the Town of
Loxahatchee Groves. In accordance with
Florida Statute 316.006 (2), the new municipality has the original jurisdiction
over all streets and highways located within its boundaries, except state
roads, and may place and maintain any necessary standard traffic control
devices on these streets and highways.
As a result of the incorporation of the new town, the County no longer
has the authority or responsibility to furnish or install traffic control
devices on any streets or highways within the boundaries of the Town of
Loxahatchee Groves. District 6 (MRE)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplemental
Agreement No. 4 to Project Agreement R2003-1492 in the amount of $127,056.57
with Metric Engineering, Inc. (MEI) for professional services. SUMMARY: This Supplemental Agreement will provide the
services necessary for the preparation of plan revisions for 45th
Street from Jog Road to east of Haverhill Road (Project). Districts 6 & 7 (PFK)
8. DELETED
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Establishment
of an impact fee credit with G.L. Homes for Canyon Lakes, Canyon Isles, and
Canyon Springs, for the construction of Lyons Road from Boynton Beach Boulevard
south to the L-28 Canal. SUMMARY: Canyon Lakes, Canyon Isles, and Canyon
Springs (Fogg Projects) have development order conditions to construct Lyons Road
and Acme Dairy Road. All three (3) projects
will have access to both Lyons Road and Acme Dairy Road. G.L. Homes is requesting roadway impact fee
credit for the construction of Lyons Road.
The cost for the construction of Lyons Road from Boynton Beach Boulevard
south to the L-28 Canal was approximately $4,200,000. The three (3) projects will generate
approximately $6,000,000 in road impact fees.
District 5 (LB)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a
Budget Amendment of $49,340 in the Municipal Service Taxing Unit Street
Improvement Program (MSTU) District “C”
Fund to recognize a Utility Reimbursement from the City of Palm Springs and
appropriate it to Clinton Boulevard and Cambridge Street Paving and Drainage;
B) a Budget Transfer of $250,260 in the MSTU District “C” Fund from
Reserves to Kidd and McConnell Street Paving & Drainage ($74,725) and
Clinton Boulevard and Cambridge Street Paving and Drainage ($175,535); and
C) a Contract with J.W. Cheatham, LLC, in the amount of $1,130,536.05 for
paving and drainage improvements to Kidd Street, 2nd Street,
McConnell Street, Clinton Boulevard and Cambridge Street (Project).
SUMMARY: The Project consists of all work necessary to
improve paving and drainage for five (5) roads in central Palm Beach
County. The improvements for Kidd
Street, 2nd Street, McConnell Street, Clinton Boulevard and
Cambridge Street, all within Kenwood Estates, include twenty (20) feet of
asphalt pavement and the associated drainage system. Two (2) of the roads, Clinton Boulevard and
Cambridge Street, also include construction of 5-foot sidewalks on both sides
of the roadways. The Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) goal for the Project is 15%.
The SBE participation committed for the project by J.W. Cheatham, LLC,
is 17.33% overall. Districts 2 & 3 (MRE)
11. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution vacating a 5’ X 20’ anchor
easement located within Lot 8, Waterway Vista as recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 158, Public Records of
Palm Beach County, Florida. SUMMARY:
This petition site is located north of PGA Boulevard and west of Ellison
Wilson Road. The vacation of this anchor
easement will increase the buildable lot area, allowing the septic tank to be
constructed in the property’s front yard.
District 1 (PFK)
12. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract not-to-exceed the total value of
$465,000 for task orders which may be issued to Southeast Attenuators, Inc.,
the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Annual Guardrail Contract. SUMMARY:
The Annual Guardrail Contract consists of furnishing and installing guardrail, furnishing
guardrail products, removing and disposing of “old” guardrail and/or resetting
of existing guardrail. Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) goals were established at 15% of the overall contract
amount. The sole bidder, Southeast
Attenuators, Inc. failed to achieve any SBE participation. Countywide (MRE)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
13. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lake Worth (City) for future road work on
10th Avenue North and the transfer of jurisdictional responsibility
of 10th Avenue North to the City; and
B) a Budget
Transfer of $210,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserves for
District 3 to City of Lake Worth/10th Avenue North from I-95 to
North of Federal Highway.
SUMMARY: The City has agreed to assume maintenance
responsibility for 10th Avenue North from the east right-of-way of
I-95 to the west right-of way of North Federal Highway, upon acceptance of this
Agreement by the County. The County
agrees to fund and construct the improvements shown in Exhibit “A” of the
Interlocal Agreement. However, the
County will construct the improvements only after the City has entered into a
License Agreement with the Florida East Coast Railway Company (FEC) to assume
payment of the maintenance for the crossing on 10th Avenue
North. Districts 3 & 7 (MRE)
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: the
official Transcript for the closing of the $8,160,000 Sunshine State
Governmental financing Commission Tax-Exempt Commercial Paper Revenue Notes (Palm
Beach County, Program for Parks Improvements) Series J, as authorized by
Resolution R2006-1512 adopted on August 15, 2006. SUMMARY: The closing occurred October 19, 2006. The
official transcript for this transaction has been provided. This transcript should now be received and
filed in the Minutes Department. Countywide
(PFK)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the official Transcript for the
closing of the $17,000,000 Sunshine State Governmental financing Commission
Tax-Exempt Commercial Paper Revenue Notes (Palm Beach County, Program for
Environmentally Sensitive Lands) Series J, as authorized by Resolution R2006-2300
adopted on October 17, 2006. SUMMARY:
The closing occurred December 6, 2006. The
official transcript for this transaction has been provided. This transcript should now be received and
filed in the Minutes Department. Countywide
(PFK)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the official Transcript for the
closing of the $36,000,000 Palm Beach County, Florida, Variable Rate Revenue
Bonds (Saint Andrew’s School of Boca Raton, Inc. Project), Series 2007 (the
“Bonds”), as authorized by Resolution R2007-0906 adopted on June 6, 2007. SUMMARY: The closing occurred June 14, 2007. The
official transcript for this transaction has been provided. This transcript should now be received and
filed in the Minutes Department. Countywide (PFK)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the Certificate of Airport
Consultant for the Palm Beach County Airport System Revenue Bonds (the “Airport
Bonds”) related to the issuance of the County’s Variable Rate Demand Airport
Revenue Bonds (Galaxy Aviation Project, Series 2007) (the “Galaxy 2007 Bonds”). SUMMARY: The Airport Bonds
require the filing with the Clerk of a Certificate of Airport Consultant in
connection with the issuance of the Galaxy 2007 Bonds. This Certificate of Airport Consultant should
now be received and filed in the Minutes Department. Countywide (PFK)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Settlement in the amount of $129,850,
including attorney’s fees, but excluding costs, in the eminent domain action
styled Palm Beach County v. Maria Mink, et al., Case No. 502006CA010149XXXXMB,
for business damages as to Southern Gardens Nursery, operated by this business
tenant on parcel 103. SUMMARY: The
County has negotiated a business damage settlement in the amount of $129,850,
including attorney’s fees, but excluding costs, subject to the approval of the
Board of County Commissioners, for business damages to Southern Gardens Nursery
being operated on parcel 103. Pursuant
to Section 73.015, Florida Statutes (2006), the business tenant made an initial
good faith offer in the amount of $194,266 to settle its business damage
claim. Pursuant to the same Statute, the
County timely made a counter business damage offer in the amount of $70,000. At mediation, the County entered in to a
proposed business damage settlement in the amount of $115,000, subject to
approval of the Board of County Commissioners. Attorney’s fees in the amount of
$14,850 were calculated mathematically pursuant to Florida law, making the
total settlement amount, inclusive of attorney’s fees, but excluding costs,
$129,850. If this settlement is
approved, the County would be required to pay $129,850 to fully fund this
settlement, excluding costs, because in the case of business damages there is
no initial deposit made into the Registry of the Court. District 6 (PM)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Settlement
in the amount of $161,962, including attorney’s fees, but excluding costs, in
the eminent domain action styled Palm Beach County v. Maria Mink, et al.,
Case No. 502006CA010149XXXXMB, for the taking of parcels 104/238/304,
owned by Ronald L. Schwartz, Cheryl K. Schwartz and occupied by a business
tenant, Country West Landscaping, Inc. SUMMARY:
The County has negotiated a settlement
in the amount of $161,962, including attorney’s fees, but excluding costs,
subject to the approval of the Board of County Commissioners, for parcels
104/238/304, which includes compensation for the land taken and all damages of
any type, including business damages. The County previously deposited $86,100
as its initial good faith deposit and estimate of value for the land taken and
the improvements thereon. The proposed
settlement is $145,000 for the land taken, the improvements, and all other
damages, including business damages, plus attorney’s fees in the amount of
$16,962, calculated mathematically pursuant to Florida law. The total settlement including attorney’s
fees, but excluding costs, is $161,962.
If this settlement is approved, it would require the County to pay an
additional $75,862 to fully fund the settlement, excluding costs. District 6 (PM)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Standard Agreement No. IR007-9500 for the
Respite for Elders Living in Everyday Families (RELIEF) program with the Area
Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA) for the period July 1,
2007, through June 30, 2008, in the amount of $102,058. SUMMARY: The RELIEF Standard Agreement will allow the
County, through its Division of Senior Services (DOSS), a lead agency, to
provide an expansion of currently available in-home respite, specifically
evening and weekend respite, in order to increase the ability of a family unit
to continue to care for a homebound elderly individual beyond the basic
provisions of current public programs.
Under this Agreement, DOSS will directly provide 14,077 volunteer
service hours at a unit reimbursement rate of $7.25 for each hour of in-home respite,
and each hour of training provided to volunteers. The unit rate provides a stipend for the
RELIEF volunteers of $2.55 per hour, plus $2.50 daily for meal expense and
$.485 a mile for travel allowance. RELIEF
services are funded with $102,058 in state funds provided through the AAA
agreement and additional County funds in the amount of $69,132 are needed to
cover staff salaries and administrative costs not covered by the Agreement. The Agreement spans two (2) County fiscal
years. Sufficient funding is available
in the FY 2007 budget to meet County obligations. County funding required to
meet FY 2008 obligations has been requested in the FY 2008 budget process. (DOSS)
Countywide (TKF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
001 to Standard Agreement No. IA007-1 (R2007-0119; dated February 6, 2007) for
the Older Americans Act (OAA) Program with the Area Agency on Aging of Palm
Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. for the period January 1, 2007, through December 31,
2007, increasing the agreement amount by $76,634 for a new total not-to-exceed
the amount of $1,976,742 for various supportive services to seniors. SUMMARY: This Amendment will increase OAA-IIIB
In-Home Services by $2,106; C1 Congregate Meals by $74,272; C2 Home Delivered
Meals by $263; and decrease IIIE-G1 Adult Day Care by $7. In the area south of Hypoluxo Road, Mae Volen
Senior Center, Inc. currently provide OAA services under a similar grant from
the AAA. (DOSS) Countywide except for portions of
Districts 3, 4, 5 & 7 south of Hypoluxo Road (TKF)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with 211 Palm Beach Treasure Coast,
Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $45,707 for the period October 1, 2007, through
September 30, 2008, for supportive services to homeless persons. SUMMARY:
211 Palm Beach Treasure
Coast, Inc. will provide homeless individuals access to a toll free
Homeless Helpline and an intake worker 24 hours per day, 7 days a week for 365
days a year. The intake worker screens
appropriate referrals for the Homeless Outreach Teams (HOT), accesses other
available resources and enters all data into the Client Management Information
System (CMIS), a centralized computer database.
The Homeless Helpline will work in conjunction with the 211 Information
System. Payment is based on a unit cost
and the estimated number of appointments scheduled for the HOT. A total of $45,707 in County funds is included
in the FY 2008 budget. County
obligations under this Contract are subject to budget approval. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with The Center for Family
Services of Palm Beach County in an amount not-to-exceed $47,514 for the period
of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, for emergency shelter services
to homeless persons. SUMMARY: The
Center for Family Services will coordinate emergency after hours’ shelter
placement and food, including the provision of transportation and ongoing case
management to homeless persons until alternate placement can be arranged. A total of $47,514 in County funds is included
in the FY 2008 budget. County
obligations under this Contract are subject to budget approval. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY
SERVICES (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with Christians Reaching Out to
Society (CROS) Ministries, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $42,548 for the
period of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, to provide gleaning services.
SUMMARY: CROS Ministries will
recruit and coordinate gleaning opportunities through local church, civic and
non-profit agencies, in the County to develop strong neighborhood
relationships, opportunities and support systems. Gleaning is the gathering of excess produce
after the fields have been harvested. The
produce is transported to the Daily Food Bank to be distributed to homeless
shelters, day care centers, senior centers, and emergency food pantries. This project is a collaboration between the County,
CROS and United Way to bring fresh produce into low income neighborhoods as
fresh fruit and vegetables are usually too expensive and/or of poor quality in
these areas. The addition of these
resources adds much needed nutrition to the diet and promotes health and
wellness. A total of $42,548 in County
funds is included in the FY 2008 budget.
County obligations under this Contract are subject to budget
approval. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with Gulfstream Goodwill
Industries, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $34,005 for the period October 1,
2007, through September 30, 2008, for supportive services to homeless persons. SUMMARY: Goodwill
Industries, Inc. will provide case management services to thirty (30) homeless
individuals through the Transitional Housing program, Project SUCCESS. Case management services are a vital link to
meet the needs of the homeless individual to overcome the numerous barriers
that have led to their homelessness. A
total of $34,005 in County funds is included in the FY 2008 budget. County obligations
under this Contract are subject to budget approval. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts with the following vendors for the
period of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008 for support services to
homeless individuals:
A) Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $ 42,330;
and
B) Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs, Inc. (CARP) in an
amount not-to-exceed $42,330.
SUMMARY: Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. and
Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs, Inc. (CARP) provide special
population staffing that target homeless persons. Separate contracts are provided for these two
(2) agencies. Each contract will receive
$42,330. A total of $84,660 in County
funds is included in the FY 2008 budget.
County obligations under these contracts are subject to budget approval.
(Human Services) Countywide (TKF)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with Oakwood Center of the Palm
Beaches, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $73,318 for the period of October 1,
2007, through September 30, 2008, for services to homeless individuals. SUMMARY: Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. will provide supportive
services through the Homeless Assertive Community Treatment Team to include
case management, employment counseling, medication management, benefits counseling,
peer counseling and group counseling.
These services are provided to homeless individuals who are severely
mentally ill or dually diagnosed and have been placed in permanent housing through
the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Shelter Plus Care grant programs. A total of $73,318 in County funds is
included in the FY 2008 budget. County
obligations under this Contract are subject to budget approval. (Human
Services) Countywide (TKF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY
SERVICES (Cont’d)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with
The Lord’s Place in an amount not-to-exceed $63,000 for the period of October
1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, for support services to homeless persons. SUMMARY: The Lord’s Place will provide supportive
services to a maximum of 78 homeless individuals in an effort to reduce
recidivism of single, chronic homeless males through Operation Jump Start. The project’s objective is to reduce the
“revolving door” syndrome of chronic homeless males by extending emergency
shelter from 30 to 60 days; educating and motivating participants towards
change that will create self-sufficiency through an intensive day program; and
evaluating the effectiveness of a low demand program in engaging and creating
change in the chronic homeless population. Case management services are a vital link to
meet the needs of the homeless individual to overcome the numerous barriers
that have led to their homelessness. A
total of $63,000 in County funds is included in the FY 2008 budget. County obligations under this Contract are
subject to budget approval. (Human
Services) Countywide (TKF)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with the United Way of Palm Beach
County in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000 for the period October 1, 2007, through
September 30, 2008 to support the Community Food Alliance. SUMMARY:
The County continues
to partner with the United Way to provide staff support of the Palm Beach
County Community Food Alliance. This
Alliance implements the Countywide Community Food Security Action Plan to
decrease hunger in Palm Beach County. This
action plan was developed as a result of the 2004 Food Security Survey. Funding from the County will be matched by
United Way for the support of the salary/benefits and related expenses of the
Community Food Alliance Coordinator. County
obligations under this Contract are subject to budget approval. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with United Way of Palm Beach
County, Inc. (United Way) for the period October 1, 2007, through September 30,
2008, in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000 to provide disaster recovery services.
SUMMARY: This Contract with United Way will
support staffing and related expenses for the Disaster Recovery Coalition. United Way agrees to provide oversight as the fiscal
agent for the Coalition and direct supervision of coalition personnel. The Coalition will provide disaster response
and recovery services in support of the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan. County obligations
under this contract are subject to budget approval. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)
12. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: Resolution delegating authority to the
County Administrator, or his designee to sign the Fiscal Year 2008 HIV
Emergency Relief Grant Application and any other necessary documents. SUMMARY: The County has been notified that it is
one of the Eligible Metropolitan Areas (EMA) which will receive funds under the
Part A HIV Emergency Relief Grant. The
grant application for FY 2008 must be submitted to the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services by October 15, 2007. To ensure that the grant application deadline
is met, the delegation of authority to sign the application is requested. (Ryan White)
Countywide (TKF)
13. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract for consulting/professional
services with Audrey Greenwald for the period of October 1, 2007, through
September 30, 2008, in an amount of $28,860 for speech and language services to
Head Start children. SUMMARY: Audrey
Greenwald will provide speech/language therapy by appropriate licensed
therapists to Head Start children. The
provider is required to bill Medicaid for evaluations and services for children
who are Medicaid eligible. Funding
consist of $23,088 (80%) in Federal funds and $5,772 (20%) in County funds. The County’s portion is included in the FY 2008
budget. (Head Start) Countywide (TKF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY
SERVICES (Cont’d)
14. Staff recommends motion to approve: Consulting
/Professional Services Contract with Multilingual Psychotherapy Centers, Inc.
for the period October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, in an amount of $36,000
for mental health services for Head Start and Early Head Start children. SUMMARY: Multilingual
Psychotherapy Centers, Inc. will provide mental health services to Head Start/Early
Head Start children and their families. Funding
consists of $28,800 (80%) in Federal funds and $7,200 (20%) in County funds. The County’s portion is included in the FY 2008
budget. (Head Start) Countywide (TKF)
15. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract for provision of Ryan White Part A
HIV Health Support Services with Treasure Coast Health Council, Inc. for the
period March 1, 2007, through February 29, 2008, totaling $190,020 for
Emergency Relief Formula funds to provide Care Council support and program support
services. SUMMARY: Treasure Coast Health Council, Inc. provides
the staff and program support necessary for the HIV Care Council as part of the
grant award requirements established by the Department of Health and
Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Funding is provided under the Ryan White Part
A Emergency Relief Formula and no County funds are required. (Ryan White) Countywide (TKF)
16. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 001 to the Contract for Consulting/Professional Services with Joseph L. Morse Geriatric Center-Just Checking Program (R2006-1095; dated June 20, 2006) for the period July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, for a not-to-exceed amount of $20,040 to execute the first renewal option. SUMMARY: This Amendment exercises the first renewal option for professional/consultation services with Joseph L. Morse Geriatric Center-Just Checking Program. It allows the Division of Senior Service (DOSS) to continue to meet the Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc., (AAA) counseling services requirements of the Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) grant by providing mental health counseling services to clients on an individual basis at the same rate of $60 per hour. Funding consists of $18,036 (90%) in State funds and $2,004 (10%) in County matching funds. The County match funds are included in the current and the tentative FY 2008 budget. No additional County funds are required. In the area south of Hypoluxo Road, Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services of South Palm Beach County (RRJFSSPBC) currently provides CCE services under similar grants from the AAA. (DOSS) Countywide except for portions of Districts 3, 4, 5 & 7 south of Hypoluxo Road (TKF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY
SERVICES (Cont’d)
17. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendments
to the following Delegate Agencies/Contract Provider/Child Care Provider
contracts as indicated below totaling $89,139:
1) Amendment No. 1 to Apostolic
Child Development Centers, Inc. (R2006-1091) for $3,036 for a new total not-to-exceed
agreement amount of $256,208;
2) Amendment No.1 to Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc.
(R2006-1892) for $2,537 for a new total not-to-exceed agreement amount of $194,861;
3) Amendment No.1 to The Kings Kids Early Learning Center, Inc.
(R2006-1093) for $3,408 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $286,746;
4) Amendment No.1 to A Step Above
Learning Center, Inc. d/b/a A step Above Learning Center (R2006-1090) for
$2,066 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $166,226;
5) Amendment No. 2 to Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. (R2006-1891)
for $14,828 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,014,664;
6) Amendment No.1 to Hispanic
Human Resources Council, Inc. (R2006-1893) for $28,685 for a new total not-to-exceed
amount of $1,941,032;
7) Amendment No. 1 to Emmanuel Child Development Center Inc. (R2006-1092)
for $2,390 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $200,790;
8) Amendment No. 2 to YWCA of Palm Beach County, Inc. (R2006-1895) for
$7,887 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $540,456;
9) Amendment No. 2 to Education Development Center, Inc. d/b/a My First
Steps Preschool (R2006-1885) for $8,139 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of
$560,557;
10) Amendment No. 2 to The Union Missionary Baptist Church, Inc.
(R2006-1094) for $3,201 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $277,575;
11) Amendment No.1 to Apostolic Child Development Centers, Inc.
(R2006-1889) for $8,448 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $571,629;
12) Amendment No. 1 to Hispanic Human Resources Council, Inc.
(R2006-1884) for $3,088 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $208,948;
13) Amendment No.1 to Family Central, Inc. (R2006-1890) for $1,426 for a
new total not-to-exceed amount of $114,517;
B) Budget
Amendment of $218,399 for the Head Start /Early Head Start programs to
recognize a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) award from the Department of
Health and Human Services/Administration for Children, Youth and Families (HHS
/ACYF) for the period October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007.
SUMMARY: Head Start /Early Head Start has applied for and received a COLA award
of $218,399 (Head Start $193,578, Early Head Start $24,821) from the Department
of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. This award is to provide for a 1.5% increase
to Head Start and Early Head Start budgets and is distributed to the delegate agencies,
contract providers and child care providers listed above ($89,139); there is a
pending amendment to one (1) additional delegate agency ($16,133) not listed,
and the remaining $113,127 allocated for Head Start/Early Head Start for
materials supplies, equipment, food and dietary and training. A required County match of $54,600 is included
in the current budget. A Budget Amendment
is needed to align the County budget with the award. (Head Start) Countywide
(TKF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
the Sale of all common stock shares held by the County, arising
from bankruptcy distributions of US Airways and Northwest Airlines. SUMMARY: US Airways filed for bankruptcy protection
on August 11, 2002 with outstanding payments to the County’s Department of
Airports in the amount of $154,975.66.
Northwest Airlines filed on September 14, 2005 owing $40,557.06. Under Chapter 11 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code, debtors are granted relief from paying outstanding debts at
the time of bankruptcy filing. Pursuant
to the Plans of Reorganization from the respective companies and as approved by
the US Bankruptcy Court, pro rata shares of common stock were issued to general
unsecured creditors. The County’s
estimated stock value for US Airways and Northwest Airlines is $24,465 and
$17,491, respectively, before transaction fees.
Additional distributions are not expected. All Airport fees subsequent to the respective
filing dates have been paid on a timely basis by both airlines. Under the terms and conditions of the
County’s Airline-Airport Use and Lease Agreement, unpaid debt is charged to all
airline companies operating at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) as a
component of terminal rents and landing fees.
Therefore, the Department has recovered the value of the unpaid
pre-petition debt through ongoing rates and charges. Countywide (PM)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) Fifth Amendment to Airport Building/Ground Lease Agreement (R93-1323D) with Aircraft Service International, Inc., (ASII) extending the term of the agreement for an additional five (5) years to June 30, 2016; and
B) Second Amendment to Fuel Farm Facilities Lease Agreement (R99-2004D) with Aircraft Service International, Inc., extending the term of the agreement for an additional five (5) years to June 30, 2016.
SUMMARY: The Department of Airports is requesting approval
to amend ASII’s Airport Building/Ground Lease Agreement and ASII’s Airport Fuel
Farm Facilities Lease Agreement to extend both agreements for an additional
five (5) years to June 30, 2016. The Board approved an extension to both
agreements on August 15, 2006 to provide ASII with time to amortize its cost of
bringing its fuel storage facilities into compliance with Florida Department of
Environmental Protection requirements.
Due to an increase in costs of the project, ASII is requesting a five
(5) year extension to its agreements. ASII
will be making an investment of $2.871 million dollars on the project. Countywide (JB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a List of twelve (12) charitable organizations
to benefit from proceeds (coins) from the fountain at Palm Beach International
Airport during the period of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008. SUMMARY: On March 14, 1989, the Board approved the
concept of collecting contributions from the Airport’s fountains on a monthly
basis and contributing the funds to a different local charitable organization
recommended by the Department of Airports in conjunction with the Community
Services Department and approved by the Board.
The Department of Airports recommends the non-profit organizations
listed on Attachment “A” of the Agenda Item, provided by the Community Services
Department to receive contributions for the coming year commencing October 1,
2007. Average monthly contributions for
the past year have been approximately $100.
In addition, the list will be provided to The Paradies Shops, the
Airport’s retail operator, who will send the contribution from the fountain in
its main gift shop along with an additional contribution of $250 to the listed
pursuant to its concession agreement. Countywide
(AH)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: six
(6) original Agreements for the Department of Airports:
A) Consent to
Assignment of North County General Aviation Airport Executive Hangar Lease
Agreement with Sunrise Instruments & Avionics, Hangar No. 11250-07,
effective August 9, 2007;
B) Agreement to
Terminate Hangar Lease Agreement with Saratoga Sky, LLC for Hangar No. 5,
Building 11740, effective July 23, 2007 with a termination date of July 31,
2007 (amending R2006-0973);
C) Air Freight
Building Lease Agreement with Bullet Delivery of West Palm Beach, Inc.,
effective August 9, 2007;
D) Airline-Airport
Use and Lease Agreement with US Airways, Inc., effective July 25, 2007;
E) Federal
Aviation Administration Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0085-047-2007 of $1,003,531
for “EIS Phase 2 – Additional Services including supplemental analysis of air
quality, historic resources, noise, and additional public involvement” at Palm
Beach International Airport, effective August 8, 2007; and
F) Federal Aviation Administration Grant Agreement No.
3-12-0086-007-2007 of $142,500 for “Runway 33 Threshold Improvements: Restripe
runway 15 threshold” at Palm Beach County Park Airport (Lantana), effective August
16, 2007.
SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for execution of the
standard County agreements above was approved by the BCC in R95-846, R96-1465,
R2004-1367, R2005-2444 and R2006-2086. Countywide (AH)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt
a Resolution authorizing
the issuance of a Public Improvement Revenue Bond Anticipation Note, Series
2007 in the principal amount of not exceeding $20,100,000 in anticipation of
the issuance of not exceeding $170,000,000 Public Improvement Revenue Bonds,
heretofore authorized by Resolution No. R2007-1228 of the Board adopted July
24, 2007, for the purpose of expediting the financing of the costs of
acquisition, renovation, construction and equipping of Criminal Justice and
Public Improvement Facilities and all other costs necessary or incidental
thereto; approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of a
loan agreement providing for the terms and payment of such Bond Anticipation
Note; providing for the rights, security and remedies of the holder thereof;
making certain covenants and agreements therewith; authorizing the negotiated
sale of the Bond Anticipation Note pursuant to a loan agreement with the
successful bidder; authorizing the proper officials of the County to do all
other things deemed necessary or advisable in connection with the issuance of
such Bond Anticipation Note; and providing for an effective date; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of
$20,045,000 in the $20 Million Public Improvement Revenue Bond Anticipation
Note, Series 2007 Capital Fund to record the proceeds of the note and the cost
of issuance.
SUMMARY: On July 24, 2007, the Board adopted a
Resolution No. R2007-1228 authorizing the issuance of Public Improvement
Revenue Bonds in the principal amount not-to-exceed $170 Million for the
purpose of financing the costs of acquisition, renovation, construction, and
equipping of additional criminal justice and public improvement facilities. At that time, Facilities Development and
Operations requested approval of a $20 Million Bond Anticipation Note for the
funding of the projects until the bonds are issued in February 2008. The County’s Financial Advisor has requested
bids from qualified lending institutions and the low bidder will be determined
on September 4, 2007. The Budget
Amendment sets-up the capital proceeds and the expected costs of issuance. Countywide (PFK)
2. Staff recommends
motion to adopt:
A) a Budget Transfer of $14,070,848 in the
Public Building Improvement Fund from Future Construction Reserves to the
Transfer to the General Fund; and
B) a Budget Amendment of $14,070,848 in the
General Fund to recognize the Transfer from the Public Building Improvement
Fund and to increase Contingency Reserves.
SUMMARY: This
budget transfer and amendment are necessary to move available funds in the
Public Building Improvement Fund to the General Fund. These funds are available for transfer as a
result of the reduction of a number of previously funded capital projects, and
this recommendation is consistent with the Board’s direction during our budget
workshops. These funds will be used to
help offset the property tax revenue reductions that have come about as a
result of the “tax reform” approved by the Florida Legislature. Original funding for these de-funded projects
was provided by a transfer from the General Fund. Countywide (PFK)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Budget
Transfer from school impact fee reserve accounts to school impact fee appropriation
accounts for the following school impact fee funds:
Fund Amount
School Impact Fee Zone
1 $ 826,000
School Impact Fee Zone
2 $1,327,000
School Impact Fee Zone
3 $1,333,000
School Impact Fee Zone
4 $ 659,000
SUMMARY: Estimated impact fees budgeted in reserve
accounts cannot be appropriated until funds have been collected. The Budget Transfer allows for the
appropriation of collected impact fees and allows the County to remit funds to
the School District. Countywide (LB)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Budget Transfer of $93,648 in the Park
Improvement Fund eliminating the balance in FY 2007 District 3 Recreation
Assistance Program (RAP) funding;
B) a Budget Amendment of $93,648 in the
General Fund recognizing an increase in the Contingency Reserves; and
C) a Budget Transfer of $211,268 in the
Transportation Improvement Fund eliminating the balance in FY 2007 District 3
District Improvement Program (gas tax) funding.
SUMMARY: Commissioner Kanjian has requested that the balances in FY 2007 District 3 RAP and gas tax funding be eliminated. The balances are being returned to the General Fund Contingency Reserve and the Transportation Improvement Fund Reserve for Future Projects, respectively. District 3 (PFK)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment No.
1 to the Interlocal Agreement (R2006-1346) with the West Palm Beach Downtown
Development Authority (DDA);
B) a Budget Transfer of $25,025 to Palm
Tran from reserves in the Public Building Improvement Fund to increase the
transfer outline to Palm Tran Operations Fund; and
C) a Budget Amendment of $25,025 in the
Palm Tran Operations Fund recognizing the transfer from the Public Building
Improvement Fund and increasing the salary budget line.
SUMMARY: The vertical expansion of the Judicial Center
Parking Garage is expected to be completed in the spring of 2008; therefore,
the interim parking solution of parking jurors at the Palm Beach County
Convention Center needs to be extended.
Amendment No. 1 is a six (6) month extension to the Interlocal Agreement
with the DDA to continue transporting jurors back to the Convention Center. The
cost to the County is identical to the DDA’s costs. The County may terminate the agreement with
the DDA with thirty (30) days written notice if the entire extension period is
not needed. Palm Tran, which transports jurors from the Convention Center to
the Courthouse in the morning shall continue its route from the Convention
Center to the Courthouse through the end of March 2008 at a cost of $25,025.
The budget transfer and amendment are necessary to reflect payment to Palm Tran
in lieu of formal agreement and invoice.
The costs of both will be handled by the contingency established in the
interim parking solution account and by the construction project
contingency. The County’s use of the
Courthouse Commons parking garage will also be extended via separate approval
through the end of March 2008. (FDO
Admin) District 7 (JM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to Contract with The Gordian
Group, Inc. (R2005-1489) to implement the second and final renewal for
consulting/professional services and increase the not-to-exceed limit from
$265,000 to $355,000. SUMMARY: Amendment No. 2 is the second and final
renewal allowed by the contract. The
Gordian Group provides professional services required to implement the Job
Order Contract (JOC) system to facilitate renovation, repair, and/or
maintenance improvement projects.
Compensation is 1.5% of the dollar value of work orders issued to all
JOC contractors. This Amendment is being
processed now, due to the not-to-exceed limit having been reached after only
eight (8) months of the twelve (12) month renewal term. This last renewal also increases the
not-to-exceed limit by $90,000 for a total of $355,000 to reflect the estimated
value of work orders to be issued in the next 12 months. Amendment No. 2 is a renewal to the Contract
for Consulting/Professional Services, which was awarded to the Gordian Group,
Inc. on August 16, 2005 and previously amended on December 5, 2006. All other terms of the original contract
remain in effect. (FD&O Admin) Countywide (JM)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplement
No. 2 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 1 to Contract with
Miller-Legg & Associates, Inc. (R2005-0954) in the amount of $159,714.30 to
provide additional engineering and architectural services associated with Palm
Tran’s West Palm Beach Intermodal Transfer Facility (ITF). SUMMARY: Supplement No. 2 will include final engineering design for
construction document preparation, regulatory permitting and bidding
assistance, and complete construction administration services for the
development and construction of a new bus loop and associated public transportation
passenger services adjacent to the existing Seaboard Train Station in downtown
West Palm Beach. The ITF, which is to be
operated and maintained by Palm Tran, is designed to enhance the public ground
transportation network and bring together the commuter rail and bus systems in
a manner that facilitates transfer between the different modes of public
transportation. These services are
required to complete the design and effectively administer all construction
activities. In accordance
3.with the Federal
Transit Administration’s grant fund requirements, Miller-Legg will comply with
all pertinent federal obligations and complete the Representations and
Certifications form. Miller-Legg will
provide SBE participation of 30.4% for this Authorization. When combined with all previous
authorizations, the cumulative SBE participation is 18.4%, exceeding the 15%
goal. (Capital Improvements
Division) District 7 (JM)
4. Staff recommends motion to approve: a continuing services Contract with Hedrick Brothers Construction for construction management services for various capital projects. SUMMARY: This Contract provides for construction management services associated with the design and construction of various capital projects, which may include new construction, additions, or renovations from $400,000 to $25,000,000. Once a project is assigned to Hedrick, a task authorization for preconstruction services will be authorized and Hedrick will prepare a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction phase. The GMP will include the cost of work required by the construction documents and the construction manager’s fee associated with project construction. Individual GMPs will be implemented as work orders to this annual contract and will be presented to the appropriate approval authority. The Contract is for a period of two (2) years with three (3) - one (1) year renewal options. SBE goals for the projects will be 15%. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide (JM)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with
West Construction, Inc. for the construction of Dick Moroso Waterway Park in
the amount of $2,476,321. SUMMARY: This Contract will provide for
the construction of a new waterway park along Broadway in Riviera Beach,
providing public boat access to the Intracoastal Waterway south of Phil Foster
Park. The improvements include
construction of a boat launching basin with floating docks and three (3) public
boat ramps, associated parking, a restroom building, two (2) gazebos and
associated site improvements. The SBE
goal for this project is 15%. The West
Construction, Inc. bid includes participation of 19.9%. The contract time is 485 calendar days to
substantial completion. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 7
(JM)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Budget
Amendment of $96,334 in the Public Building Improvement Fund recognizing funds
received from Palm Beach Community College (PBCC) and increasing the project
budget line. SUMMARY: The funds received
reflect PBCC’s share of consultant services costs associated with the
preparation of the re-zoning, subdivision plan and Environmental Resource
Permit (ERP) for the 20-Mile Bend property.
The pursuit of these approvals was made necessary as a result of the
April 10, 2007 acquisition of approximately 100 acres of land from the South
Florida Water Management District for the ultimate development for four
separate uses (Law Enforcement Training Facility, Public Shooting Park, PBCC
Public Safety Training Complex, and SFWMD Field Station). The land acquisition
agreement required the County to pursue these approvals on behalf of all uses
and the funding reimburses the County for the PBCC costs associated with the
21.5 acres of this property that will be developed by PBCC as a Public Safety
Training Complex. (FDO Admin) District 6 (JM)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Grant of Easement in favor of the Village of
Wellington (Village) and the Acme Improvement District for a water main and
sewer main serving the County’s Wellington Library. SUMMARY:
The County recently completed
construction of the Wellington Library expansion located at the northwest
corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and Royal Fern Drive. Construction included
installation of an extension of the water and sewer mains serving the Library.
This Grant of Easement will provide for a perpetual and exclusive easement for
the recently installed lines. The
easement area is approximately 32' x 111' (3,552 square feet / 0.08 acres) and
begins at Royal Fern Drive and continues west into the County property. This easement is being granted at no charge,
as it will provide water and sewer service to the County facilities. (PREM)
District 6 (JMB)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement for Purchase and Sale with the City of
Belle Glade to acquire a 1.76 acre parcel of improved land at 525 SW 2nd
Street in Belle Glade for $1. SUMMARY:
On December 20, 2005, the Board approved an Interlocal Agreement
(R2005-2442), with the City of Belle Glade for Fire Protection and Emergency
Medical Services. The Interlocal
Agreement provided for the conveyance to the County of the City’s existing fire
station. Staff has completed due
diligence, including a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and title work,
and no problems were discovered. In the
event the County stops providing fire rescue services to the City, the City is
obligated to repurchase the property for $1, plus the fair market value of the
improvements to the station made by the County, as determined by an
appraisal. Closing is expected to occur
within ten (10) days of Board approval. (PREM) District 6 (JMB)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
9. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of
the County’s interest in 0.0266 acres of land to the City of Lake Worth,
without charge and with a reservation of mineral rights, but without rights of
entry and exploration; and
B) approve a County Deed in favor of the City of Lake
Worth.
SUMMARY: The City of Lake Worth (City) has requested the conveyance of 0.0266
acres of surplus County-owned property located at the corner of 13th
Avenue North and Federal Highway in Lake Worth.
The City has leased the property from the County since 1976 (R76-1097),
for public beautification, landscaping, and maintenance purposes at an annual
rate of $1. The term of the Lease
Agreement expires November 23, 2036. In
order for the City to continue its maintenance of the property without
monitoring the Lease Agreement and requesting extensions to the term of the
Lease Agreement, the City has requested the County convey the property to the
City. There is no identified County use
for the property and, pursuant to F.S. 125.38, the County is authorized to
convey property to a municipality at no charge.
The assessed value of the property is $2,200. The conveyance to the City is subject to the
following: i) the property shall be used solely for public beautification,
landscaping, and maintenance purposes; ii) the reservation of an easement for the County to operate and
maintain a traffic control device; and iii) the County having to right to
repurchase the property for $1 should another County purpose be identified.
Staff believes that this property will be more appropriately managed and
maintained by the City. The County will
retain mineral and petroleum rights in accordance with F.S. 270.11, without
rights of entry and exploration. (PREM) District 3 (HJF)
10. Staff
recommends motion to approve: BMC
Replat No. 1. SUMMARY: In 2003, the County
entered into an Agreement (R2003-0313) to sell 8.5 acres of property at the
northeast corner of Belvedere Road and Military Trail to Belvedere Military
Corporation (BMC). This property was
incorporated into the Wal-Mart commercial shopping center. The Agreement with BMC required BMC to replat
the entire project, including a small portion of the project which is still
owned by the County. The County is
required to execute the Plat as property owner.
This action will close out all obligations of BMC and the County under
the Agreement. (PREM) District 2 (HJF)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the Notice of Cancellation of Lease Agreement
(R2005-1714) with Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County, Inc. SUMMARY:
On September 15, 2005, the Board
approved a tri-party Lease Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach
County, Inc. and Truth, Responsibility, Unity, Training, Hope & Success,
Inc. (TRUTH) for .33 acres of land located at 1031 and 1033 State Street, West
Palm Beach for the operation of its 4-H Youth Community Garden Program. The term of the Lease Agreement will expire
on March 21, 2008. TRUTH was dissolved
in September 16, 2005, and has not participated in the community garden since
that date. Due to the loss of funding
through the 4-H Youth Community Garden Program, the Cooperative Extension
Services Department has requested the cancellation of the Lease Agreement,
which had an annual rental rate of $1.
The County has the right to cancel this Lease Agreement for any reason
upon sixty (60) days prior written notice.
(PREM) District 7 (HJF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
12.
Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Utility Easement Agreement in favor of BellSouth
Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Florida (BellSouth) for telephone and
data lines providing communication service for the Parks & Recreation
Department’s Administration Building at John Prince Memorial Park (Building). SUMMARY: The County completed construction of new administrative
offices for the Parks and Recreation Department in 2005. The construction required installation of new
telephone and data lines. BellSouth
requires a perpetual non-exclusive easement for the lines. The easement area commences near the Congress
Avenue entrance to Park, continues through the Park along the main driveway,
and culminates near the northwest corner of the Building. The easement area is approximately 3,300' in
length by 10' wide, and contains a total of 33,336 square feet (.77 acres). This easement is being granted at no charge,
as it is required to provide communication service to County facilities. (PREM) District 3 (JMB)
13. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Utility Easement Agreement in favor of the
City of Lake Worth to provide electrical service to the Parks & Recreation
Department’s Administration Building at John Prince Memorial Park (Building);
and
B) a Utility Easement Agreement in favor of
the City of Lake Worth to provide water service to the Building.
SUMMARY: The
County completed construction of new administrative offices for the Parks and
Recreation Department in 2005. The
construction required installation of new electrical and water lines to service
the Building. The City of Lake Worth
requires perpetual non-exclusive easements for these lines. The electrical service easement area is approximately
567' in length by 10' wide, and contains a total of 5,672 square feet (.13
acres). The water service easement area
is approximately 535' in length by 12' wide, and contains a total of 6,382
square feet (.15 acres). Both easements
commence at the southern right-of-way of Sixth Avenue South, and continue
southerly to the Building. Both
easements are being granted at no charge, as they are required to provide
services to County facilities. (PREM) District 3 (JMB)
14. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Utility Easement Agreement in favor of BellSouth
Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Florida (BellSouth) for communication
service at the Club Managers Association of America Therapeutic Recreation
Complex at John Prince Memorial Park (the “Complex”). SUMMARY: In January 2007, the County completed
renovations to the County’s Complex, located at 2728 Lake Worth Road in Lake
Worth. The renovations included
installation of new phone and data lines.
BellSouth requires a perpetual non-exclusive easement for the new
lines. The easement area commences at
the southern right-of-way of Lake Worth Road near the entrance to the Complex
and continues southeasterly through the site culminating at the western portion
of the recreation center building. The
easement area is approximately 115.39' in length by 10' wide, and contains a
total of 1,036 square feet (0.024 acres).
This easement is being granted at no charge, as it is required to
provide communication service to the County facilities. (PREM) District 3 (JMB)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
15. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Utility Easement Agreement in favor of the
City of Lake Worth for electric service to serve the Club Managers Association
of America Therapeutic Recreation Complex at John Prince Memorial Park (the
“Complex”); and
B) a Utility Easement Agreement in favor of
the City of Lake Worth for water service to the Complex.
SUMMARY: In
January 2007, the County completed renovations to the County’s Complex, located
at 2728 Lake Worth Road in Lake Worth.
The renovations included installation of new electric and water
lines. The City of Lake Worth requires
perpetual non-exclusive easements for their lines. Both easements are 10' in width, commence at
the southern right-of-way of Lake Worth Road near the entrance to the Complex,
and continue southerly through the site culminating near the southeast corner
of the gymnasium. Both easements are
being granted at no charge, as they are required to provide services to the
County facilities. (PREM) District 3 (JMB)
16. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an Agreement for Purchase and Sale
(Agreement) with Magno C. Braga and Marcia S. Braga to acquire a 0.25 acre
parcel in the Watergate Mobile Home Estates community in Boca Raton for
$151,000; and
B) a Memorandum of Agreement to be recorded in
the public records to provide notice of this Agreement.
SUMMARY: Mr. and Mrs. Braga own a 0.25 acre lot located at 10537 West Sandalfoot
Boulevard in unincorporated Boca Raton, which is improved with a mobile home
that will be demolished post-closing.
The property is being purchased for development of a Countywide
Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) neighborhood park. Staff obtained an appraisal which valued the
property at $155,000. This Agreement
contains a forty-five (45) day inspection period to complete necessary due
diligence. In the event any problems are
discovered, the County has the option to terminate the Agreement. The County shall be responsible for title
insurance and closing costs estimated to be $1,144. Closing is expected to occur within sixty
(60) days of Board approval. Demolition
of the mobile home is estimated to cost $6,000.
(PREM) District 5 (JMB)
17. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Utility Easement Agreement in favor of Florida
Power and Light Company (FPL), for underground electrical service for Parcel A
at the South County Regional Park. SUMMARY:
The County is constructing an amphitheater and golf course on Parcel
A of the South County Regional Park. FPL
requires an easement for the installation of underground power lines and a
pad-mounted transformer to provide service to the golf course clubhouse,
amphitheater and lift stations. The
easement area traverses the Park property and is approximately 7,730 feet in
length by 10' wide and contains a total of 77,300 square feet (1.77 acres). The
easement is non-exclusive and is being granted to FPL at no charge, as it
provides service to the Park’s improvements.
(PREM) District 5 (JMB)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
18. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Service Agreement with the Lake Worth Drainage
District (LWDD) to provide drainage services for a portion of Parcel A at the
South County Regional Park. SUMMARY: The County is developing a golf course and
amphitheater on Parcel A of the South County Regional Park. Drainage services for the Park are provided
by the LWDD. However, a 4.75 acre
portion of Parcel A lies outside the boundaries of the LWDD. The LWDD is requiring the County to
incorporate the 4.75 acres into LWDD’s service boundary by filing a Special Act
with the Florida Legislature. In the
interim, the LWDD is requiring the County to enter into a Service Agreement
with LWDD. The term of the Service
Agreement will automatically terminate upon approval of the Special Act. LWDD has the unilateral right to cancel the
Service Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice. The County is responsible for all expenses
and costs associated with the preparation of the Service Agreement, including
but not limited to attorney's fees, recording fees and administration fees
which shall not exceed $600. The LWDD
will execute the Service Agreement after Board approval. (PREM) District 5 (HJF)
I. HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. DELETED
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A)
an Agreement with The Haven, Inc., for
the period of July 18, 2007 to January 31, 2008, to provide $85,665 under the
2005 Disaster Recovery Initiative Program for the purchase and installation of
one generator and a fuel storage tank at their foster care facility; and
B)
an Agreement with Delray Elderly, L.P.,
for the period of July 31, 2007 to May 31, 2008, to provide $150,000 under the
2005 Disaster Recovery Initiative Program for the purchase and installation of
five emergency generators for their residential buildings and clubhouse.
SUMMARY:
On February 16, 2007, Palm Beach County entered into an Agreement with the
Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to receive up to $19,035,920, for
various projects to be funded under the 2005 DRI Program. The two (2) agreements provided herein are
funded under the Agreement with DCA. The
County Administrator executed these two (2) agreements under the authority
provided by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners on July 18,
2006, via Resolution No. R2006-1351. These are Federal CDBG funds which do
not require local matching funds. Districts
4 & 5 (TKF)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 001 to an Agreement (R2006-0990) with the City of West Palm Beach in connection with the 2004 Disaster Recovery Initiative Program, to extend the expiration date from July 30, 2007 to January 31, 2008, for the expenditure of $970,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. SUMMARY: The Amendment provides an extension of six (6) months to the term of the existing Agreement for the Carver Canal storm drainage improvements in the City of West Palm Beach. The work will include canal excavation, storm water pipes, pavement removal and restoration, demolition and installation of sidewalk, curbs, gutters, pavement marking, signage, and sodding. The Agreement provides construction funding made available under the 2004 Disaster Recovery Initiative Program which uses Federal CDBG funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The time extension is requested due to delays in pre-construction activities. These are Federal funds that require no local match. District 7 (TKF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d)
4. DELETED
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution: a) authorizing the County Administrator to execute a project proposal for funding to the State under the 2005 CDBG Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI 3) Supplemental Appropriation addressing Hurricane Wilma: a grant agreement with DCA and any necessary amendments, certifications and all other documents related to the project proposal and the implementation of DRI projects; b) authorizing Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Community Development to be the lead agency in the preparation and submission of the project proposal to the State; c) authorizing the County Administrator to sign interlocal agreements when needed, and grant agreements and amendments thereto, with organizations selected to receive funding; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of
$17,258,279 in the DRI 3 - Wilma Fund contingent upon the actual grant
award.
SUMMARY: In early 2007, the Department of Community
Affairs (DCA) announced the availability of $100,066,518 in Community
Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funding that was made available to
the State by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These DRI
funds are to be distributed to counties and municipalities throughout the State
to assist in recovery from Hurricane Wilma, which struck on October 25, 2005. Palm Beach County is eligible to receive up to
$17,258,279 of this funding. While all municipalities, non-profits, and County
departments are eligible to participate in the DRI, DCA will only accept one (1)
project proposal from the Palm Beach County geographic area. The County has
been designated by the State as the lead agency. Eligible activities include residential
repair/rehabilitation and hardening, infrastructure repair and improvements,
and program administration. In correspondence
dated August 9, 2007, Palm Beach County HCD notified all County departments and
municipalities of the availability of the DRI funds. In a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
published on August 12, 2007, the general public and non-profits were informed
of the availability of DRI funding. Given the short notification period for
submission of the project proposal, staff believes that execution of documents
by the County Administrator would expedite appreciably the project submittal
process and enhance the chances of meeting the September 30, 2007 submission
deadline. These are Federal CDBG
funds that require no local match. Countywide (TKF)
6. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution approving the mid-year budget amendments to the Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) FY 2006/2007 budget as follows: a) Budget amendment increasing the Redevelopment Trust (Operating) Fund by $241,014; and b) Budget amendment increasing the Construction Fund by $125,000. SUMMARY: The CRA’s FY 2007 budget approved October 3, 2006 (R2006-1206) projected Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues of $2,250,279. The actual TIF revenues based on the Partial Extended Taxable Values for 2006 were $2,211,793 a decrease of $38,486. The amendment for the Operating Fund adjusts the budget for a new TIF amount; additional revenue of $80,000 in rental income; and $7,500 in donations; and for a $200,000 increase in the audited fund balance brought forward. The amendment for the Construction funds adjusts the budget to reflect a $125,000 increase. District 2 (TKF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: one (1) Agreement for Emergency Generator Purchase, Operation and Maintenance
received during the month of May 2007: Indian Spring Master Association. SUMMARY:
On March 14, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners
delegated the authority to execute Emergency Generator Purchase, Operation and
Maintenance Agreements (Agreements) to the County Administrator or his
designee. The County Administrator has
delegated this approval to the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department Director. These Agreements provide property owners with
the ability to donate funds to purchase emergency generators for lift stations
located within their community. The
Department will assign the community its generator(s), locate the generator(s)
on-site during hurricane season, and operate and maintain the generator(s)
during emergencies. By executing such
Agreements, the Department is able to expedite its goal of providing a higher
level of emergency response service throughout its service area. Power outages that occur during
hurricanes and other emergencies require the Department to operate a system of
emergency generators at wastewater pump stations to prevent wastewater from
backing up into streets, swales, and residents’ homes. Due to the great number of lift stations and
limited staffing resources, the Department is not able to place an emergency
generator at every lift station. These
Agreements will increase the number of generators available to the Department
during emergencies. Countywide (MJ)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization No. 2 to the Contract with Keshavarz & Associates, Inc. (R2007-0460) for engineering services for the Glades Replacement Hospital Water Main Extension Project in the amount of $182,443.15. SUMMARY: This Consultant Services Authorization provides for the surveying, civil engineering design and permitting services for the Glades Replacement Hospital Water Main Extension Project. The water main will be installed along Hooker Highway from the future Lake Region Water Treatment Plant and south along Main Street (SR 80/SR 15) connecting to the existing City of Belle Glade water main. This pipeline will provide fire flow to the Glades Replacement Hospital and the proposed expansion of the West County Detention Center. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15.00% overall. The contract with Keshavarz & Associates, Inc. provides for SBE participation of 97% overall. This Authorization includes 100% overall participation. The cumulative SBE participation, including this Authorization, is 100% overall. (WUD Project No. 07-084) District 6 (MJ)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Reclaimed Water Development Agreement with KRG/Atlantic Delray Beach, LLC. SUMMARY: KRG/Atlantic Delray Beach, LLC (“KRG”) is developing property within the County’s Mandatory Reclaimed Water Service Area, and therefore is required to enter into a Reclaimed Water Development Agreement (“Agreement”). On January 31, 2007, KRG entered into Alternative Water Supply Funding Program Grant Agreement No. 4600000617 (“Grant”) with the South Florida Water Management District for the construction of various reclaimed water pipelines, including approximately 4,000 linear feet of twenty (20) inch reclaimed water main on Atlantic Avenue from west of the Florida Turnpike to east of Lyons Road in Delray Beach (“Reclaimed Water Main”). KRG anticipates receiving $500,000 from this Grant. The County has already constructed the Reclaimed Water Main to serve properties in the area, including those owned by KRG. KRG agrees to forward $313,103 of the Grant to reimburse the County for the County’s cost of constructing the Main. The special condition to this Agreement clarifies the terms associated with that reimbursement. District 5 (MJ)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a
Contract with Florida Design Contractors, Inc. to construct the Southern Region
Water Reclamation Facility (SRWRF) Short term Odor Control Improvements and the
Water Treatment Plant (WTP) No. 3 Odor Control Improvements in the amount of
$2,805,750;
B) Change Order No. 1 to this Contract in the
deductive amount of $829,097.20, deleting materials and equipment for the
purpose of sales tax recovery and designating Florida Design
Contractors, Inc., as the County’s agent
for the inspection and receipt of the materials;
C) Purchase Orders with vendors of the materials and
equipment in the amount of $782,120; and
D) a Budget Transfer of $2,200,000 in the Water
Utilities Capital Improvement Fund.
SUMMARY: On July 17, 2007, four (4) bids were received for construction of the SRWRF Short term Odor Control Improvements and the WTP No. 3 Odor Control Improvements with Florida Design Contractors, Inc. being the low bidder in the amount of $2,805,750. This Contract provides for process improvements and a second headwork’s odor scrubber at the SRWRF. The Water Utilities Department (WUD) may utilize Florida blending at WTP No. 3 due to the water shortage which increases the need for additional odor scrubber. By approving Change Order No. 1 to this Contract, and purchasing the associated materials and equipment directly from the vendor listed in the purchase orders, total sales tax savings of $46,977.20 can be achieved. Staff and consultants have reviewed the bids and recommend award to Florida Design Contractors, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $2,805,750. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15.00% overall. This Contract with Florida Design Contractors, Inc. provides for SBE participation of 17.82% overall. (WUD Project No. 06-091 and 07-045) District 5 (JM)
5. DELETED
6. Staff recommends motion to approve: Change Order No. 3 to the Contract with Lanzo Construction, Inc. (R2006-2466) for the Northern Region Utility Pipeline Phase III decreasing the contract price by $16,029.66 and increasing the contract time by seven (7) days. SUMMARY: Change Order No. 3 authorizes the Contractor to perform additional work and deleting certain work consisting of items 1 through 3 outlined in the description of work for the Northern Region Utility Pipeline Project Phase III. Total change orders to date, excluding the $3,631,703.07 sales tax recovery program change order, equal $114,974.44 (1.24% increase). The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance is 15.00% overall. This Change Order includes zero SBE participation. The contract with Lanzo Construction Co. provides for SBE participation of 15.60%. (WUD Project No. 05-061) District 1 (JM)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: three
(3) Standard Development Agreements and two (2) Standard Development Renewal
Agreements complete with executed documents received during the months of June
and July 2006:
Standard
Development Agreement
A) Isla Verde, LLC and Shoppes at Isla Verde,
Ltd 01-01194-000
B) Okee Property West, LLC and Okee Property
East, LLC 01-01195-000
C) Andrea Ricardel, Individually and Andrea E.
Ricardel,
Vincent
J. Ricardel and Adam C. Ricardel, Trustees 02-01114-000
Standard Development Renewal
Agreement
D) The Oaks at Boca Raton Venture, L.P. 09-01029-R01
E) Charlse/Watt Communities III, Inc. 09-01029-R03
SUMMARY: The terms and conditions for Standard Development
Agreements are outlined in the Water Utilities Department’s Uniform Policies
and Procedures Manual. The Board of
County Commissioners delegated the authority to execute various types of
Standard Development Agreements to the Department Director including potable
water and wastewater agreements (R93-1619); reclaimed water agreements
(R96-0228); and additional conditions for potable water, wastewater, and
reclaimed water agreements (R2003-0539).
After these agreements are executed by the developer and the Department,
they must be recorded by the County Clerk’s Office. This agenda item recommends
the Board receive and file the agreements so they may be properly
recorded. Countywide (SF)
8. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreement with Spots, Inc. SUMMARY: Spots, Inc. (Spots) desires to enter into a Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreement (Agreement) for the reservation of potable water and wastewater capacities for their Morgan Hotel project (Project). This urban infill project is located on the east side of Congress Avenue and north of Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach. In order to obtain wastewater service, Spots is required to upsize an existing off-site wastewater force main (Main). One parcel (00-43-44-05-08-002-0010) included in the Project was assessed for the construction of the Main. As part of the special assessment a lien was placed against the parcel; Spots has satisfied that lien. However, the existing Main is not sufficient to meet the projected needs of the Project while maintaining adequate wastewater capacity for the parcels originally assessed. Spots will construct an oversized force main to serve the Project and still provide the original wastewater capacity of the Main to serve the remaining assessed parcels. The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (Department) has agreed to credit $35,000 against Connection Fees, which include a credit for the special assessment lien satisfied by Spots and credit for the required construction associated with removal of the existing Main and replacement with oversized facilities. Under the Agreement, Spots agrees to release the County from any claims related to the special assessment and the Department-required demolition of the existing Main and subsequent construction of the new oversized force main. District 3 (MJ)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (Cont’d)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Interlocal
Agreement with the Beeline Community
Development District related to the construction of a replacement potable water
mainhaving fphaving payment is. SUMMARY: On February
15, 2005, the County entered into an agreement (R2005-0366) with the Beeline
Community Development District (District) to acquire the District’s exclusive
utility service area, utility system assets (exclusive of the District’s
potable water and wastewater plants which will be decommissioned), customer
base, and service area. The closing date
for the acquisition is on or before September 30, 2007. The District has approached the Palm
Beach County Water Utilities Department (Department) to replace an existing
potable water main to serve the Sikorsky
testing area, as the existing potable water main serving the Sikorsky testing
area is in disrepair. This Interlocal
Agreement provides the terms and conditions relating to the work, which will be
constructed by the Department’s in-house construction crew at a cost of
$425,000, to be reimbursed by the District.
The Department recommends utilizing the in-house construction crew based
on timing considerations requiring the completion of the construction prior to
the closing date. This project is exempt
from the provisions of Section 255.20, Florida Statutes, as this project
qualifies as the repair or maintenance of an existing public facility. District 1 (MJ)
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) approve Lease
Agreement with the City of Lake Worth for the management of an approximate
100-acre City tract referred to as the Snook Islands Natural Area as well as cover
the cost of the construction of public use facilities estimated to cost
$1,164,500;
B)
approve
a Budget Transfer in the Capital Outlay Fund increasing the Snook Islands
Natural Areas Project by $339,500 and decreasing Pond Cypress Natural Area
($39,500), Yamato Scrub ($250,000) and Lake Park Scrub ($50,000);
C) approve a Budget Transfer in the $25M
Parks and Cultural Facilities 2003 Bond Fund in the amount of $600,000 from the
Boynton Beach Boat Ramp project to the Snook Islands project; and
D)
authorize
the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign all future time extensions,
task assignments, and other forms associated with this Agreement and necessary
minor amendments that do not change the scope of work or terms and conditions
of the Agreement.
SUMMARY: This Agreement provides for the long-term management and maintenance of the 100 acre Snook Islands Natural Area situated along the eastern shore of the Lake Worth Municipal Golf Course. In addition, several public use facilities are planned including one or more kiosks, a boardwalk and observation platform, fishing pier and floating docks. The County will cover the costs of the public use facilities estimated at $939,500 from the $25M Parks and Cultural Facilities 2003 Bond Fund and the Natural Areas Fund, with the City obligated to pay $225,000 for the demolition of the old portion of the bridge along the western shore. The project funding reductions in the Natural Areas Fund are from projects nearing capital completion and will not be negatively affected. District 3 (SF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve a downward Budget Amendment of $130,000 in the General Fund for decreased
revenue funding associated with the close out of Task Assignment AP5, Change
Order No. 2 expiring June 30, 2007 for the Aquatic Vegetation Control Program
of State Fiscal Year 2007; and
B)
approve an upward Budget
Amendment of $274,239 in the General Fund to recognize revenue provided by Task
Assignment AP6 effective July 1, 2007
for the Aquatic Vegetation Control Program of State Fiscal Year 2008.
SUMMARY: Task Assignment AP5 to Contract SL977 (R2002-1748) has been decreased by
$130,000 to a close-out amount of $405,330 through Change Order No. 2 from the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Task Assignment AP6 for $274,239 has been received effective July 1,
2007 for State Fiscal Year 2008. These Task Assignments provide funding to control
Vegetation in Lake Clark, Lake Ida, Lake Osborne and Pine Lake. Countywide (SF)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) Change Order No. 5 decreasing the construction Contract (R2005-0263) with The Murphy Construction Co. (Murphy) in the amount of $286,776 primarily for quantity underruns for the Ocean Ridge Natural Area Project No. 2005056 (Project); and
B) Amendment to the construction Contract (R2005-0263) with Murphy in the amount of $241,230 resolving disagreements with Murphy on the Project and increasing the scope of work on two (2) jetties and a breakwater.
SUMMARY: On February 1, 2005, the Board entered into a $2,757,762 Contract with The Murphy Construction Co. to construct an environmental restoration project and public use facility along the Lake Worth Lagoon in Ocean Ridge. Four (4) change orders totaling $66,396.65 were issued. Change Order No. 5 accounts for final quantities and revisions to the original Project. The Amendment is a negotiated resolution of a disagreement primarily over the rock quantity and Contract time. Staff recommends that the Board approve this Amendment, which waives $103,160 in liquidated damages and requires Murphy to enhance two (2) jetties and a breakwater to complete the Project. The new Contract amount is $2,778,612.65, a net decrease of $45,546. The Contract contains 2.6% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. District 4 (JM)
4. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract with the Palm Beach County
Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) to provide continued law enforcement services on
County-owned conservation lands and natural areas for a period of thirty-six
(36) months beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2010. SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract will provide three
(3) full-time deputies (reduced from five (5) because of budgetary cut-backs)
properly trained to patrol the County’s conservation lands and natural areas. Funding of $282,667.78 for this Contract is
included in the FY 2008 budget request.
The Contract provides that additional deputies may be added to this
Contract if outside funding sources can be arranged. Countywide (SF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Cooperative Service Agreement (Agreement) with
the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) for services to control
destructive or nuisance animals throughout the County, for a term of five (5)
years, not-to-exceed $553,280. SUMMARY: APHIS/WS will monitor and
assist the County in controlling destructive wild and feral animals that are
jeopardizing human health and safety, preying on threatened and endangered
species or damaging ecologically sensitive lands or public resources in County
parks and natural areas. This Agreement
is similar to a previous Agreement the County had with APHIS/WS, with the
exception of three (3) articles. The
three (3) articles in the previous agreement dealt with the location of legal
proceedings for any legal actions necessary to enforce the Agreement, the costs
associated with enforcement of the terms of the Agreement and a severability
clause providing that if one section of the Agreement was found invalid, it
would not affect the remaining portions of the Agreement. APHIS/WS has informed the County that they
will not alter their standard agreement which they use in providing services to
numerous other state and local governmental agencies throughout the
country. Those three (3) articles are not in their
standard agreement and therefore, are not included in the Agreement. Staff from the Department of Environmental
Resources Management (ERM) has found that APHIS/WS has the most qualified
personnel, has the appropriate equipment, and is the most effective at
providing the desired services at the most reasonable cost. ERM recommends continuing to use the services
of APHIS/WS in accordance with the terms of their standard Agreement
format. The County will reimburse
APHIS/WS for services rendered not-to-exceed $108,160 in FY 2008; $110,240 in
FY 2009 and FY 2010; and $112,320 in FY 2011 and FY 2012. It is anticipated that ERM will provide no
more than $93,160 and that the Parks and Recreation Department will provide no
more than $15,000 in FY 2008. Countywide (SF)
6. Staff recommends motion to
approve: Statement of Responsibilities with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps) and Humiston and Moore Engineers (H&M) for the
development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Singer Island
Erosion Control Project. SUMMARY: The Singer Island Erosion Control Project
is designed to construct a series of segmented breakwaters along a section of
shoreline determined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP) to be “critically eroded.” These shore parallel structures are designed
to promote accretion of sand in efforts to restore the beach to the 2001
profile. Due to potential impacts to
exposed nearshore hardbottom, the Corps has determined an EIS is required as
part of the federal permitting process. In anticipation of the Corps’
consultant selection and to minimize further delays in the permitting process,
H&M was contracted (R2007-0174) and has begun compiling and collecting data
to be incorporated into the EIS. The Statement of Responsibilities is
required to authorize H&M to complete the EIS for the Corps on behalf of
the County. District 1 (SF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION
1. Staff recommends motion
to approve: Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease Renewal (502637596) with
the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of
Florida (Lessor) for submerged lands at Juno Beach Park for the period April 2,
2007, through April 2, 2012. SUMMARY: The County owns and operates the Juno
Beach Pier which was constructed over sovereign lands of the State of
Florida. The Board of County
Commissioners initially entered into a five year Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease
with the State for the lands under the Juno Beach Pier on October 7, 1997
(R97-1024D). The lease was renewed in
2002 for an additional five (5) year period (R2002-0674). The County is now renewing its lease with the
State for an additional five (5) year period.
The lease renewal allows the County to operate a public fishing pier and
non-water dependent bait shop and vending area exclusively to be used for
fishing and passive recreational activities only in conjunction with an upland
public park without fueling facilities, without a sewage pump out facility, and
without liveaboards. The lease requires
a $525 processing fee and an annual lease fee of $4,604.51. The annual fee for the remaining years of the
lease shall be adjusted pursuant to provisions of Section 18-21.011 of the
Florida Administrative Code. All lease fees are budgeted by the Parks and
Recreation Department under annual operating expenses for Juno Beach Park. District 1 (AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development Corporation for the
period September 11, 2007, through
October 12, 2007, in an amount not-to-exceed $3,500 for operational expenses
for the Peace Makers After School Program.
SUMMARY: This funding is
to help offset expenses for the Peace Makers After School Program, which was
held at Galaxy and Poinciana Elementary Schools from September of 2006 through
June of 2007. The program served 40
at-risk third and fifth graders, with 20 participants per school. The Agreement allows for the reimbursement of
eligible project costs incurred subsequent to September 25, 2006. Funding is from the Recreation Assistance
Program (RAP) District 7 Funds. District
7 (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with Delray-Boynton Academy, Inc. for the period September 11, 2007, through
December 24, 2007, in amount not-to-exceed $2,000 for the student trip to the
International Youth Summit. SUMMARY:
This funding is to help offset costs incurred by Delray-Boynton
Academy, Inc., which sponsored a student trip to the International Youth Summit
in Birmingham, Alabama, held from June 22 through June 24, 2007. Forty (40) students from Palm Beach County
participated in the trip. The Agreement
allows for the reimbursement of eligible project costs incurred subsequent to
June 1, 2007. Funding is from the
Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 7 Funds. District 7 (AH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with the City of Delray Beach for the period September 11, 2007, through
December 30, 2007, in an amount not-to-exceed $6,000 for funding of Crest
Theatre and Entertainment Pavilion rental for the 2007 Delray Beach Film
Festival. SUMMARY: This funding is to offset the cost of a
theatre and pavilion rental for public screening of films shown at the 2007
Delray Beach Film Festival held from March 13 through March 18, 2007, at Old
School Square. The films were viewed by
approximately 2,000 people. The Agreement allows for the reimbursement of
eligible project costs incurred subsequent to March 14, 2007. Funding is from
the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 4 Funds. District 4 (AH)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with Lake Lytal Lassie League, Inc. for the period September 11, 2007, through
December 30, 2007, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000 for funding of uniforms
and equipment. SUMMARY: This funding is to help offset the cost
of uniforms and equipment for team members who play in the Lake Lytal Lassie
League girls’ softball program. The
League serves approximately 100 participants.
The Agreement allows for reimbursement of eligible project costs
incurred subsequent to October 1, 2006.
Funding is from Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 2
Funds. District 2 (AH)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
First Amendment to Agreement (R2006-2489) with the Jewish Community
Center of the Greater Palm Beaches, Inc. for senior citizen field trips. SUMMARY:
This fully executed First Amendment to Agreement extends the project
completion date from November 30, 2006, to September 30, 2007, and the
Agreement ending date from February 28, 2007, to December 30, 2007, in order to
allow additional time to accommodate dates of payment and completion of the
reimbursement process. The Amendment is
in accordance with Resolution R2005-1738 authorizing the delegation of
authority for amending RAP agreements to the County Administrator or his
designee. All other terms of the
Agreement remain the same. Funding for
the project is from the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 2
Funds. District 2 (AH)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with Milagro Foundation, Inc. for the period September 11, 2007, through
December 30, 2007, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000 for the STARS
Program. SUMMARY: This funding is to help offset the cost
of the STARS cultural arts and education program offered by Milagro Foundation,
Inc. The STARS Program serves 40-50
youth at its on-site program and 100-130 youth through its outreach
programs. The Agreement allows for the
reimbursement of eligible project costs incurred subsequent to June 1,
2007. Funding is from the Recreation
Assistance Program (RAP) District 5 Funds.
District 7 (AH)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with Boca Raton’s Promise – The Alliance For Youth, Inc., for the period
September 11, 2007, through December 7, 2007, in an amount not-to-exceed $4,000
for funding of Boca Raton’s Promise summer camps. SUMMARY:
This funding is to offset the cost of summer camp programs sponsored
by Boca Raton’s Promise. The camp
opportunities were provided for 55 youth.
The Agreement allows for the reimbursement of eligible project costs
incurred subsequent to May 10, 2007.
Funding is from the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 4
($2,000) and District 5 ($2,000) Funds. Districts
4 & 5
(AH)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION (Cont’d)
9. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file a fully executed Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program project grant agreement for Glades Pioneer Park
Aquatic Center Phase II;
B) approve Budget Amendment of $200,000 within the Park Improvement Fund to
establish budget for the approved grant; and
C) execute a Notice of Limitation of Use dedicating the project site for outdoor
recreation for the use and benefit of the public for a period of 25 years.
SUMMARY: On October 3, 2006, the Board authorized
submission of a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant
application for improvements associated with the Phase II development of the Glades
Pioneer Pool and Splash Park (R2006-2129).
The Board also authorized the County Administrator or his designee to
execute the grant Project Agreement (Florida Department of Environmental
Protection Agreement No. F8012) and other standard state and/or federal grant
forms related to this project if the grant was approved. This grant was approved, the Project Agreement
has been fully executed, and it is being submitted to the Board to receive and
file. The grant agreement and Florida
Administrative Code 62D-5.059 require a
Notice of Limitation of Use be recorded in the public records dedicating
the project site to outdoor recreation for the use and benefit of the public
for a period of 25 years as part of the closeout documentation. District
6 (AH)
10. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: executed Independent Contractor Agreements
received during the months of July and August.
A) Joy Deco Enterprises, Inc., Drama & Dance, Coconut Cove Recreation
Center. (JOYDECO1126330907525400A); and
B) Cathy Weech, Computer Lab Class, Therapeutic Recreation Center.
(WEECH11315808075204A).
SUMMARY: In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts/agreements/grants
must be submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda
item. The Independent Contractor
Agreements have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) by the County Administrator/Director/Assistant Director
of the Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with Resolution 94-422,
amended by Resolutions 02-2103 and 07-0409, and is now being submitted to the
Board to receive and file. Countywide (AH)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with Expanding and Preserving Our Cultural Heritage, Inc. for the period
September 11, 2007, through December 30, 2007, in an amount not-to-exceed
$1,600 for funding of a stage for the Spady Living Heritage Day Festival. SUMMARY:
This funding is to help offset costs paid by Expanding and
Preserving Our Cultural Heritage (EPOCH), Inc. for the Spady Living Heritage
Day Festival to be held on September 22, 2007. This event is anticipated to attract approximately
5,000 participants. The Agreement allows
for the reimbursement of eligible project costs incurred subsequent to October
1, 2006. Funding is from the Recreation
Assistance Program (RAP) District 4 Funds.
District 7 (AH)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (Cont’d)
12. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 013 to the Agreement with the School District of
Palm Beach County (R94-1661D dated November 15, 1994) for funding in the amount
of $288,000 to the Middle School After-School Program for the period October 1,
2007, through September 30, 2008. SUMMARY:
This Amendment provides for the fourteenth
year of funding and program support for the School District of Palm Beach
County Middle School After-School Program, and increases the number of middle
schools from 35 to 36 participating in the after-school program. The annual funding amount was decreased by $62,000
in response to legislatively mandated budget cuts. Attachment 2 of the Agenda Item identifies
each of the 36 middle schools within the school district scheduled to receive $8,000.
The funds shall support recreation related
activities within the after school program.
Countywide (AH)
13. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Interlocal Agreement with the City of Delray Beach for
the period September 11, 2007, through September 10, 2010, in an amount
not-to-exceed $250,000 for funding of the Delray Beach Miracle League Field;
and
B) Budget Transfer of $250,000 within the $25M GO Parks and Cultural
Improvements Bond Fund - 2003 to Delray Beach Miracle Field.
SUMMARY: This Agreement provides funding for construction of the Delray Beach
Miracle League Field located at Miller Park in Delray Beach. Funding is from the 2002 $50 Million
Recreational and Cultural Facilities Bond referendum – District 4. District
4 (PK)
14. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement with Delray Beach Playhouse, Inc.
for the period September 11, 2007, through December 30, 2007, in an amount
not-to-exceed $10,000 for funding of a children’s musical production. SUMMARY: This funding is to offset the
cost of a children’s musical production at Delray Beach Playhouse, which took
place on July 20 and July 22, 2007.
Approximately 100 participants took part in the production, which was
viewed by an audience of approximately 2,000 people. The Agreement allows for the reimbursement of
eligible project costs incurred subsequent to May 1, 2007. Funding is from the Recreation Assistance
Program (RAP) District 4 Funds. District
4 (AH)
N. LIBRARY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Application to the Florida Department of
State, Division of Library and Information Services, for State Aid to Libraries
in an estimated amount of $1,066,227 for FY 2008;
B) approve
the Agreement for State Aid
to Libraries; and
C) authorize the Chairperson of the Board of County
Commissioners to execute any other necessary forms and certifications.
SUMMARY: The State provides an annual operating grant
to eligible libraries based upon their annual operating expenditures from local
funds. Estimated State Aid revenue has
been included in the County Library=s FY 2008 proposed budget. Countywide
(TKF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
N. LIBRARY (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve two (2) Public Library Construction Grant
applications totaling $1 million to the Florida Department of State, Division
of Library and Information Services for the following Library Expansion Program
(LEP) projects: West Boca Branch
Library; West Lantana (Lawrence Road Branch); and
B) approve Certification of Exclusive Use as a Public Library; and
C)
authorize the Chairperson
to execute the grant agreements and any other necessary forms and
certifications.
SUMMARY: These grants are being
resubmitted as they were not funded in the State=s FY 2007 budget. Each grant application is for $500,000 with
local matching funds of $500,000. If
awarded, grant funds will be used towards the cost of construction, thus
freeing up other funds for furnishing and equipping these libraries. The projected cost of each project is: West Boca Branch-$11,811,063; and West
Lantana (Lawrence Road Branch)-$15,303,143.
These projects will be completed whether the grants are funded or
not. The operational costs will be
funded through the Library's operating budget.
Countywide (TKF)
P. COOPERATIVE
EXTENSION SERVICE
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement
with the Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District in an amount not-to-exceed
$79,000 to provide soil and water resource conservation services for FY ‘08. SUMMARY: This Agreement provides funding for the Palm
Beach Soil and Water Conservation District’s (“District”) Resource Conservation
Activities. The District provides
resource conservation services to rural, agricultural, and urban communities to
facilitate soil and water conservation in Palm Beach County. Services include soil information and
technical assistance to improve water quality and quantity and soil planning in
Palm Beach County. Countywide (AH)
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
1. Staff recommends motion to
approve: the First Amendment to the
Weed and Seed Interlocal Agreement with the City of West Palm Beach
(R2007-0706); dated May 1, 2007 to extend the Weed and Seed contract period
from September 30, 2007 to September 30, 2008 and to increase the amount of the
agreement by an additional $100,000. SUMMARY: On May 1, 2007, the Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) approved a contract with the City of West Palm Beach to
provide $50,000 to support the Weed and Seed “seeding” efforts for the period
April 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007.
The Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) recommends the use of an
additional $100,000 from the Criminal Justice Reserve Fund for the continuation
of “seeding” services and to extend the existing contract period to September
30, 2008. District 7 (DW)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the Second Amendment to the Weed and
Seed Interlocal Agreement with the City of Delray Beach (R2005-2433); dated
December 20, 2005 to extend the Weed and Seed contract period from September
30, 2007 to September 30, 2008 and to increase the amount of the agreement by
an additional $100,000. SUMMARY: In FY 2006, the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) approved a contract with the City of Delray Beach to provide $100,000 to
support the Weed and Seed “seeding” efforts for the period October 1, 2005
through April 30, 2007. On June 16,
2007, the BCC approved the extension of the contract period to September 30,
2007 and increased the contract amount by $50,000. The Criminal Justice
Commission (CJC) recommends the use of an additional $100,000 from the Criminal
Justice Reserve Fund for the continuation of “seeding” services and to extend
the existing contract period to September 30, 2008. District
7 (DW)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) the First Amendment to the Weed and Seed Interlocal Agreement with the City of Belle Glade (R2005-2434); dated December 20, 2005 to extend the Weed and Seed contract period from May 31, 2007 to September 30, 2007 and to increase the amount of the agreement by an additional $14,291; and
B) a Budget Transfer of $14,291 in the Criminal Justice Reserve Fund.
SUMMARY: In FY 2006, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved a contract with the City of Belle Glade to provide
$38,000 to support the Weed and Seed “seeding” efforts for the period December
1, 2005 through May 31, 2007. The
Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) recommends the use of an additional $14,291
from the Criminal Justice Reserve Fund for the continuation of “seeding”
services and to extend the existing contract period to September 30, 2007. District 6 (DW)
S. FIRE
RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security’s 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant award in the amount
of $304,000, with a local match of $76,000, for a total project cost of
$380,000; and
B) a Budget Amendment of $304,000 in the Fire Rescue MSTU
Fund. This Amendment will recognize the
grant revenue of $304,000 and establish the grant appropriation budget of
$380,000 for the designated purchases, including the $76,000 from contingency
reserve for Fire Rescue’s matching share.
SUMMARY: The 2007 Assistance
to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is a competitive grant program designed to
assist local fire departments in protecting citizens and firefighters against
the effects of fire and fire-related incidents.
This grant program funds activities such as purchasing firefighting
equipment, personal protection equipment, training, firefighting vehicles, and
firefighter/first responder safety projects.
On June 5, 2007, the Board ratified the Chair’s approval of the grant
application (R2007-0903). On July 27,
2007, the County received notification of the award from the US Department of
Homeland Security. This award will be
used to purchase forty (40) thermal imaging cameras (TIC’s) and provide a
minimum of eight (8) hours of training for all 1,250 firefighters in their
care, use, and maintenance. TIC’s are an
immediate safety tool to quickly identify fire conditions, determine structural
integrity, identify trapped or missing fire victims and firefighters, identify
the need for ventilation, and evaluate effective overhaul. Countywide (SB)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION
SYSTEM SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Supplement to IBM Corporation Customer
Agreement (ICA) for IBM S/390 software programs and support for the period
October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, in the amount $307,815; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or his designee,
ISS Director, to increase services not-to-exceed 10% of the contract value
($30,782), to provide for any unforeseen changes to the inventory that could
arise during the contract period.
SUMMARY: This
Supplement to the IBM ICA (R94-247D) provides for the ongoing annual software
license charge for our current mainframe processor and data storage
equipment. The configuration of the IBM
mainframe system software for the coming contract period has been thoroughly
reviewed prior to developing this agreement.
The maximum amount is structured in two portions: (1) $307,815 based on
the current inventory of IBM S/390 software, and (2) a 10% contingency $30,782,
to provide for any unforeseen changes to the inventory that could arise during
the contract period. This supplement
covers the period October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008. Countywide (PFK)
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Juno Beach pertaining to the use of the Geographic-based Alert and Notification System, “Dialogic.” SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners (BCC), approved this agreement on August 16, 2005 (Agenda Item 3X1) authorizing the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign Dialogic agreements with the municipalities on behalf of the BCC. District 1 (DW)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with
Children’s Health Care Associates, P.A. for the period of October 1, 2007 to
September 30, 2008 for professional/medical services to the residents of the
Highridge Family Center for an annual cost of $54,000. SUMMARY:
This Contract provides physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of
illnesses of the residents of the Highridge Family Center. Agenda item 3X1 on July 23, 2006 (R2006-1321)
authorized the County Administrator or his/her designee to execute the
contracts on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. District 7 (DW)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
Z. RISK
MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the write-off of 49 outstanding uncollected property damage claim
receivables in the amount of $114,310.23 which were outstanding on September
30, 2003. SUMMARY: These claims are against third parties that have allegedly caused damage
to county property. Included in the list
are claims for which a compromise and settlement was reached for less than the
full amount because, after further review of the claim, it was determined that
liability was subject to apportionment among the parties or the party in
question was not at fault. Since the claims are over three (3) years old, Risk
Management desires to remove them from the active LGFS accounts receivable
ledger. The Office of Financial
Management and Budget’s collections coordinator has reviewed the listing of
uncollected claims and concurs with Risk Management that these claims should be
written-off the active accounts receivable ledger and moved over to the
uncollectible claims receivable ledger database. The approval of this item will allow the County’s
finance division to remove these receivables from the County’s active accounts
receivable ledger. Risk Management shall
maintain the uncollectible claims database to which these accounts will be
transferred. Countywide (TKF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the purchase of airport liability insurance,
for the period October 10, 2007, through October 10, 2008 purchased through the
County=s contracted broker, Arthur J. Gallagher
& Co. for a total cost of $327,285.45. SUMMARY: The estimated total cost of $327,285.45
for airport liability insurance represents a 1% decrease over the expiring
premium of $329,917. Countywide (TKF)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Budget
Amendment of $8,572,871 in the Employee
Health Insurance Fund to reflect an adjustment for balance brought forward. SUMMARY: The purpose of this amendment is to adjust
the FY 2007 budget to reflect the difference between actual and estimated
revenues and expenditures of FY 2006. This adjustment is being made to reflect
the true fund balance of the account, which has not been reflected in the FY
2007 budget. Of the additional balance
brought forward, $3,000,000 is being allocated to Claims Expense to cover
estimated FY 2007expenditures and the balance of $5,572,871 is being budgeted
in Reserve for Insurance Claims. Countywide (TKF)
AA. PALM
TRAN
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: a two (2) year Agreement with the School District of Palm Beach County (School Board) to provide annual and semester bus passes available to certain students as a means of transportation services for the 2007- 2008 school year at the annual pass rate of $330 or $165 per pass for the second semester and for the 2008-2009 school year at the annual pass rate of $350 or $175 for the second semester. SUMMARY: The School Board has contracted for annual bus passes as a means of transportation for students since August 1998. The Agreement rate of $330 for the first year represents an 18% increase over the previous agreement rate. The Second year rate of $350 represents a 6% increase over the first year’s rate. Payment of annual school passes is in lieu of School Board’s students paying individual fares into the fare boxes on Palm Tran routes. The Agreement will establish pricing for school bus passes through the end of school year 2009. Countywide (DR)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Funding Agreement with the School Board of Palm Beach County to provide funding of field trips for Title I Elementary Schools within Palm Beach County for field trips provided during fiscal year 2005-2006 and 2006-2007;
B) approve a Budget transfer of $100,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 2 to Cabana Colony – Local Drainage; and
C) approve Budget transfer of $100,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund from Cabana Colony – Local Drainage to Title I Elementary School Field Trips.
SUMMARY: Palm Beach County through Palm Tran is agreeing to reimburse the School Board of Palm Beach County for transportation for educational field trips for Title I Elementary Schools located within Palm Beach County. The Agreement will provide assistance for schools which meet need criteria based on the Title I requirements. Palm Beach County will reimburse the School Board at a rate of $30 per hour and $1 per mile. Countywide (DR)
BB. INTERNAL AUDITOR
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of
Palm Beach County, Florida, rescinding Resolution R2006-2138; as amended by
R2006-2672, providing for creation and membership of the Budget Advisory
Committee; dissolving the Budget Advisory Committee; and providing an effective
date. SUMMARY: At
its August 21, 2007 meeting, the Board approved the dissolution of the Budget
Advisory Committee. This Resolution
implements that decision. Countywide (PFK)
CC. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of Criminal Justice grant in the amount of $33,505 for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) Bomb & SWAT Build-out for the period of June 1, 2007 through January 31, 2008; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $33,505 in the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: On July 10, 2007, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) received an award to purchase equipment and supplies under the Florida Domestic Security Strategic Plan. These funds and related equipment, which have been approved by FDLE for purchase, will be used to implement the PBSO Bomb & SWAT Build-out. The purpose of the PBSO Bomb & SWAT Build-out is to maintain specialized equipment and replace items that have exceeded their useful lifespan for Bomb and SWAT teams. It is the intention of PBSO to fully expend these funds in FY 2007. There is no match requirement associated with this award. No additional positions are needed and no County funds are required. Countywide (DW)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of Criminal Justice grant in the amount of $49,600 for the Buffer Zone Protection Plan for the period of May 1, 2007, through August 30, 2007; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $49,600 in the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: On June 15, 2007, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) received an award to purchase equipment under the Regional Domestic Security Strategic Plan. These funds and related equipment, which have been approved by FDLE for purchase, will be used to implement the Buffer Zone Protection Plan. The purpose of the Buffer Zone Protection Plan is to protect, secure and reduce the vulnerability of identified critical infrastructure and key resource sites. There is no match requirement associated with this award. No additional County funds are required. Countywide (DW)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept a South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Violent Crimes and Drug Trafficking Organization (VCDTO) initiative in the amount of $30,000 for the period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008; and
B)
approve a Budget Amendment of $30,000 in the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: On June 29, 2007,
the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) received an award from the South
Florida (HIDTA) (VCDTO). The funds
provided will be used to pay overtime incurred by law enforcement officers
participating in a multi-agency operation. There is
no additional allocation needed, no matching funds required, and no County
funds required. Countywide
(DW)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept a U.S. Department of Justice Project Safe Neighborhood grant in the amount of $44,125 for the Midnight Hoops Program for Fremd Village for the period of July 1, 2007, through March 31, 2008; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment
of $44,125 in the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: On June 29, 2007,
the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) received an award under the Miami
Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Fee Community.
These funds will be used to purchase lighting and develop a basketball
and prevention education program for youth in and around the Fremd Village
Housing community in Pahokee. There is a
match that will be provided through donations and volunteer time in the amount
of $109,713. No additional positions are
needed and no County funds are required.
District 6 (DW)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Grant
Adjustment Notice amending the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s State
Homeland Security Grant to extend the ending grant period from June 30, 2007 to
December 31, 2007. SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners accepted this
grant on April 11, 2007 (R2007-0571).
The Department of Homeland Security awarded funds to the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) under the “State Homeland Security
Grant.” The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO)
will utilize all equipment purchased through this grant program for the purpose
of protecting the citizens of Palm Beach County and neighboring
communities. The PBSO will work in
partnership with local, state, and federal agencies in joint efforts to combat
and respond to terrorist attacks. There is no required match. No County funds are required. Countywide (DW)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Budget
Transfer of $11,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) to the Palm
Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) to expend earned interest income from the
FY 2004 residual program generated income (PGI). SUMMARY: On May 1, 2007, the Palm Beach County Board of
County Commissioners accepted a Budget Transfer in the amount of $129,283 from
the State Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office (PBSO) to expend FY 2004 residual Program Generated Income (PGI). Under the terms of the Agreement between the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement and PBSO, PBSO expended all funds
generated through the operation of the Multi-Agency Narcotics Unit program. The award was fully expended in FY 2007;
however, under the terms of the Agreement PBSO is required to spend $11,000
that represents earned interest income from the funds. The current State LETF balance is
$917,878. Approval of this request will
reduce the State LETF balance to $906,878.
The PBSO certifies that the use of these funds is in accordance with
F.S. 932.7055. No additional positions
are needed and no County funds are required.
Countywide (DW)
7. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) ratify the Chairperson’s signature on the Drug Farm Phase II Enhancement Grant award in the amount of $50,000 for the period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment
of $50,000 increasing the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
SUMMARY: The purpose of the
program is to assist units of local government to develop and implement
residential substance abuse treatment programs in local correctional facilities
in which prisoners are incarcerated for a period of time sufficient to permit
substance abuse treatment. The Phase II
segment of the Sheriff’s Drug Farm will benefit from this continued funding by
enhancing the treatment parameters to include:
Domestic Violence Reduction, Anger and Stress Management, Effective
Parenting, and Job Skills Enhancement.
The PBSO will exceed the 25% match requirement by providing $73,615
through its approved operating budget. No additional positions are needed and no County
funds are required in FY 2007 or FY 2008. Countywide (DW)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement with Palm Beach County Cultural
Council in the amount of $435,000 from October 1, 2007 through September 30,
2008, for services relating to the administration of one cultural grant program
for non-profit organizations within the County. SUMMARY: The County shall provide an amount not-to-exceed
Four Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($435,000) to fund certain of the
activities of these organizations as determined by the Council pursuant to a
process established herein and approved by County. Of the $435,000 in County funding, up to Four
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) will be applied to Category C-Level I
(Small and Emerging Organizations, Children’s and Multicultural projects). A portion of the remaining funds, not-to-exceed
10% of the total amount, may be used by the Council to administer the
program. In the event some funds are
unspent, the Council will reallocate funds to support cultural programs in
underserved areas of the County. Countywide
(MC)
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A. Proclamation
declaring October 2007 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in Palm Beach
County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Santamaria)
B. Proclamation
declaring October 16, 2007 as “National Childhood Hunger Day” in Palm Beach
County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Marcus)
C. Proclamation
declaring September 22, 2007 as “Spady Living Heritage Day” in Palm Beach
County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
McCarty)
D. Proclamation
declaring September 2007 as “Sickle Cell Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Greene)
E. The
Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association
wishes to thank the Board of County Commissioners and the Cooperative Extension
Service for their support of the industry's GrowSmart! public information
campaign during this critical drought period.
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
5. PUBLIC
HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive
and file: Proof of publication)
CONTINUED FROM JULY 10, 2007
A.
Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 85-40, as
amended establishing an amended Five-Year Road Program providing for title; purpose;
adoption of revised Five-Year Road Plan and revised list of projects contained
in Exhibit “A”; implementation of the Plan; modification of Plan; funding of
other roadway improvements; interpretation of exhibit; repeal of Laws in
Conflict; severability; inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; and effective
date. SUMMARY: Since the
development and adoption of the County’s Five-Year Road Program on November 13,
2006, the progress and evolution of current and near-term projects has
continued to be monitored. Costs and
revenues have been updated and in some cases, additional needs have been
identified. Revisions are being proposed
to modify the Road Program to reflect this updated information. A Public Hearing was held on July 10, 2007
whereas, the Board of County Commissioners agreed to postpone this item until
today’s meeting, which could result in the final adoption of the amended Five-Year
Road Program. Countywide (MRE)
CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 21, 2007
B. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution abandoning portions of a 30
and a 50 foot wide unimproved right-of-way, lying between Blocks 80 and 81,
Palm Beach Farms Company Plat No. 3, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Pages 45-54,
Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida; and
B) approve authorization for the Chairperson to
execute the Utility Easement as requested by Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department.
SUMMARY: This petition site is located south of
Palmetto Park Road, east of Lyons Road, lying between Sandalfoot Cove Sections
7 & 8 and Boca Rio Heights Developments.
The County Engineer is requesting the abandonment to release the public
interest in these unimproved rights-of-way.
This item was postponed from the public hearing date of August 21, 2007,
to revise the legal description and sketch to exclude that portion of the
unimproved right-of-way within Palm Beach County’s Sandalfoot Cove Park. District 5 (PFK)
C. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution abandoning a portion of the unimproved 30 foot wide
right-of-way, lying between Blocks 80 and 81, as recorded in Palm Beach Farms
Plat No. 3, recorded in Plat Book 2, Pages 45-54, Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida; and
B) approve authorization for the Chairperson to execute the Utility Easement as
requested by Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department.
SUMMARY: This
petition site is located north of Belvedere Road and east of Benoist Farms
Road. The County Engineer is requesting
the abandonment per the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) direction given at
the public hearing of March 12, 2002, at which time the BCC denied the original
petition to abandon this right-of-way. District
2 (PFK)
D. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution abandoning that portion of the
unimproved thirty (30) foot wide right-of-way centered on the south line of
Section 11, Township 47, Range 41, adjoining Tracts 40 and 41, Florida Fruit
Lands Company’s Subdivision No. 2, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 102, Public
Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. SUMMARY: This petition site is located south of
Kimberly Boulevard (also known as Old Pump House Road) and west of Coral Ridge
Road. The owner/petitioner is requesting
the abandonment to utilize the unimproved right-of-way within the development of
a Planned Unit Development (PUD). District
5 (PFK)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
5. PUBLIC
HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. CONTINUED
E. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the alignment of Park Avenue from Congress
Avenue to Old Dixie Highway. SUMMARY: The approval of the Park Avenue alignment
from Congress Avenue to Old Dixie Highway allows the Town of Lake Park and
affected property owners to plan for an east/west road in this corridor. The Town currently is considering development
approvals on properties where the alignment will be located. Park Avenue West exists today between
Military Trail and Congress Avenue, and is shown on the Thoroughfare Map continuing
to Old Dixie Highway, a County maintained road.
Ultimately, the construction of Park Avenue from Congress Avenue to Old
Dixie Highway will provide an additional link in the Thoroughfare System and
will reduce traffic volumes on adjacent roadways. However, there is no funding for any portion
of the project (design, right-of-way, or construction) in either the Town or
County’s Five-Year Capital budgets. Districts
1 & 7 (MRE)
F. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners
of Palm Beach County, Florida, providing for an amendment to the Palm Beach County
Charter concerning the transfer or limit of a service, function, power or
authority of a municipality; providing for charter amendment language;
providing for referendum and ballot language; providing for form of notice;
providing for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners; providing for
severability; providing for inclusion in the charter; and providing for an
effective date. SUMMARY: This Ordinance will
place a proposed charter amendment on the November 4, 2008 General Election
ballot that will revise how and where future charter amendments will be
implemented. If passed, this charter
amendment would provide that any approved charter amendment that transfers or
limits a service, function, power or authority of a municipality shall be
effective in a municipality only if the amendment is also approved by a
majority of voters in that municipality voting in the referendum. Countywide (LB)
G. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Amendment
to the Village of Palm Springs Public Safety‘s EMS Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) from Primary ALS provider to Primary ALS
Provider – ALS Transport within the
geographical limits of Palm Springs. SUMMARY: Medics Ambulance Service currently holds the
COPCN for the Village of Palm Springs and contracts with American Medical
Response (AMR) for ALS transport for the Village of Palm Springs Public
Safety. Palm Springs Public Safety, in
order to meet the Level of Service compliance requirements, must be able to
provide transport by October 1, 2007 and is, therefore, requesting approval of
an amended COPCN. The EMS Advisory
Council has not had an opportunity to review this request as they did not have
a quorum at its July 27, 2007 meeting and will not hold a meeting until September
20, 2007. Due to the time constraints,
the Office of EMS has reviewed the application and found that Palm Springs
Public Safety’s COPCN should be amended.
District 3 (DW)
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SEPTEMBER
11, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
TIME CERTAIN - 2:15P.M.
1. Staff recommends
motion to: accept the study “Permitting Process Regarding Mining
Impacts within the Everglades Agriculture Area (EAA)”; dated September 2007 and
have staff implement the improvements listed in the Conclusions section of the
aforementioned report that would provide improved regulation and
intergovernmental coordination during the permitting process dealing with
mining. SUMMARY: On February 6,
2007, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved
staff’s recommendation to perform a study that was to evaluate whether or not
the existing permitting process addresses the concerns raised about the impacts
of large scale mining within the EAA. Meetings were held with the permitting agencies
to discuss the current permitting processes and determine whether or not the
current process was sufficient to adequately address the issues that have been
raised about mining impacts. Additional
comments were received and considered from other public interests. The study presented today is the culmination
of those meetings and discussions. Countywide/District
6 (MJ)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract with Florida Atlantic University Small
Business Development Center (SBDC) in the amount of $94,000 to provide
technical assistance and training to small businesses in Palm Beach County for
the period of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008. SUMMARY: This Contract provides Palm Beach County’s
Small Business Enterprise firms with technical assistance and training in the
form of direct consulting services in the areas of finance, marketing,
management, construction, human resources, business plans and international
trade. In addition, $50,000 of the
$94,000 contracted amount will secure services to develop federal
certifications, such as 8(a), HUBZone and Small Disadvantaged Business;
identify federal contract opportunities for local small businesses; and, assist
local businesses in submitting bids to
local, state, and federal agencies.
On July 3, 2007, the Office of Small Business Assistance completed an
audit for Programmatic Efficiency, Financial Accountability, Contract
Compliancy and Customer Satisfaction, and concluded that the SBDC
satisfactorily provides business consultation services to both start-up and
existing businesses. As of July 3, 2007,
the SBDC satisfactorily met or exceeded the majority of deliverables for the
Scope of Work. All goals were met as of
August 31, 2007. Countywide (TKF)
|
|
Deliverables
|
FY 07 Contracted |
Achieved As of
8/31/07 |
FY 08 Contracted |
|
|
SBDC |
|
|
|
|
1 |
Management & Technical
Assistance Clients |
440 |
658 |
440 |
|
2 |
Loans Approved |
$1,750,000 |
$3,056,430 |
$1,750,000 |
|
3 |
Client Profiles |
4 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
PTACP |
|
|
|
|
4 |
Management &Technical
Assistance Clients |
65 |
86 |
65 |
|
5 |
Procurement Approved |
$3,500,000 |
$60,050,974 |
$3,500,000 |
|
6 |
Government Procurement
Seminars |
16 |
9 |
16 |
|
7 |
Certification Training |
8 |
12 |
8 |
|
8 |
Review of RFP/Bid Process |
6 |
7 |
6 |
SEPTEMBER
11, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Grant Agreement with the Palm Beach County Resource Center, Inc., (PBCRC) a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation in the amount of $96,800 for consulting/professional services for the period of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008. SUMMARY: This Agreement with the PBCRC provides funding for activities and services to assist and develop small businesses in Palm Beach County. The PBCRC provides local businesses with access to capital, technical assistance, and procurement opportunities to assist and develop small businesses in Palm Beach County. Staff has determined that the services and assistance provided. Staff has determined that the services and assistance provided by PBCRC are essential to the small business community.
On June 29, 2007, the Office of
Small Business Assistance completed an audit for Programmatic Efficiency,
Financial Accountability, Contract Compliancy and Customer Satisfaction, and
concluded that the PBCRC has successfully provided business development
services to both start-up and existing businesses. As of June 29, 2007, the PBCRC exceeded each
of its contracted goals. Countywide
(TKF)
|
|
Deliverables |
FY 07 Contracted |
Achieved (As of 8/30/07) |
FY 08 Contracted |
|
1 |
Loans Approved |
$1,543,500 |
2,126,457 |
1,543,500 |
|
2 |
Procurements Approved |
4,410,000 |
10,365,493 |
4,410,000 |
|
3 |
New Clients Assisted |
100 |
65 |
100 |
|
4 |
Client Service Hours |
3,150 |
7,271 |
3,150 |
B. COMMUNITY
SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to accept: presentation of BCC Roles &
Responsibilities as the Governing Board for the Head Start/Early Head Start
Programs. SUMMARY: The
Board of County Commissioners, as the governing board of Head Start/Early Head
Start Programs, is required by Federal Head Start Program Performance Standards
to be trained to carry out their governance responsibilities effectively. The training will be provided by Mabel Jones of The Jones Connection. (Head Start) Countywide (TKF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
6. REGULAR AGENDA
C. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution
authorizing the issuance of up to $9,500,000 Tax-Exempt Adjustable Mode Revenue
Bonds (Caron Foundation of Florida, Inc. Project) Series 2007 (the “Bonds”) for
the purpose of financing a portion of the cost of acquisition and construction
of office and outpatient treatment facilities to be owned and operated by Caron
Foundation of Florida, Inc. and the costs of leasehold improvements to certain
apartment facilities leased by such corporation; approving the form of and
authorizing the execution of a loan agreement, indenture of trust and a bond
purchase agreement; awarding the sale of the Bonds by a negotiated sale;
approving a trustee for the Bonds; authorizing certain officials and employees
of the County to take all actions required in connection with the issuance of
the Bonds; making certain other covenants and agreements in connection with the
issuance of the Bonds and providing an effective date. SUMMARY: On August 21, 2007, the Board of County
Commissioners approved the application of Caron Foundation of Florida, Inc.(the
“Company”) for the issuance of the Bonds.
Proceeds of the Bonds will be used to:
i) pay the costs of acquisition, construction, installation and
furnishing of certain leasehold improvements to the apartment facilities known
as Fairways on the Green located at 2101 Lowson Boulevard, Delray Beach,
Florida; ii) pay the costs of the
acquisition, build-out, installation and furnishing of an office and outpatient
treatment facility known as Beacon Square located at 8051 Congress Avenue, Boca
Raton, Florida; and iii) pay the
costs of issuance of the Bonds. The
Bonds will be payable solely from revenues derived from the Company. Neither
the taxing power nor the faith and credit of the County, nor any County funds,
shall be pledged to pay principal or redemption premiums, if any, or interest
on the Bonds. District 4
(PFK)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
6. REGULAR AGENDA
C. COUNTY
ATTORNEY (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) payment
in the amount of $375,308 to St. Mary’s Medical Center for the cost of
providing medical care to an indigent individual who was shot and injured by
the West Palm Beach Police Department during his arrest on November 27,
2006. As a result of this shooting, this
Defendant is a quadriplegic;
B) continued
payment to St. Mary’s Medical Center at the Medicaid rate of $1,472.82 per day
for the care of this defendant, from September 11, 2007 forward until the
defendant is either released from the criminal court hold on him by either
being acquitted or convicted and committed to the custody of the Florida
Department of Corrections, upon his release to the Healey Rehabilitation and
Nursing Center, or until January 11, 2008, whichever occurs first, in an amount
not-to-exceed $179,684. The budget
amendment and transfer for these per diem payments shall only be made through
September 30, 2007, the end of our fiscal year. After the beginning of the 2007-2008 fiscal
year, an additional budget request will be made for any needed per diem funds
required to January 11, 2008 per the above agreement;
C) a
Budget Transfer of $406,237 from the Risk Management Fund to the General Fund;
and
D) a Budget Amendment of $406,237 in the
General Fund to provide for this payment for medical services from November 27,
2006 through September 30, 2007.
SUMMARY: Section 901.35, Florida Statutes,
provides that the County is responsible for the medical cost of treating a
person injured by law enforcement during their arrest when there is no other
source of payment. In the past, the
County has argued that these indigent medical costs are the responsibility of
the Palm Beach County Health Care District because these patients are indigent
citizens of the County and, therefore the District is properly “another source
of payment” pursuant to Section 901.35, Florida Statutes. However, the Health Care District has refused
to pay these medical costs because it has a policy of excluding coverage for
indigent persons under arrest and the Circuit Court agreed that the District
could pass such a policy. The total cost of the defendant’s care
through September 10, 2007 is over a million dollars, and the hospital
will accept the Medicaid rate for his treatment through September 10, 2007 of
$375,308. St. Mary’s has filed a Motion to Compel
the County to pay these costs in the pending criminal case, and that Motion
will be withdrawn upon the approval of this payment. Sufficient funds exist in the Risk Management
Fund to cover the cost of this payment.
Should the defendant’s situation not change by January 11, 2008,
another item will be brought to the Board for additional funding. Countywide (LSJ)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
6. REGULAR AGENDA
D. HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: up to $7,500 in foreclosure prevention assistance to Ms. Ruth McMahon to avoid the foreclosure of her home, located at 1021 W 2nd Street, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404. SUMMARY: This assistance is being provided under the County’s local SHIP Program which assists income eligible very low and low income homeowners who are facing foreclosure. The goal of this strategy is to prevent foreclosure by paying up to six (6) months delinquent mortgage payments (PITI) to aid in bringing the mortgage current. These funds will be used to pay the delinquent mortgages, including late fees and attorney’s fees, and other foreclosure associated costs. The property must be owner-occupied, and the homeowner must meet SHIP income qualification guidelines. Ms. McMahon lost her employment due to heart surgery and later suffering a stroke. This mortgage assistance program is designed to provide a one time subsidy to eligible applicants. However, Ms. McMahon received $7,500 in September 2006 from this program; and as a result, this is her second mortgage assistance subsidy request, which was recommended for approval by the CAH Advisory Committee on August 23, 2007. Countywide (TKF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: additional State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP)
funding in the amount of $13,000 to Greicy Roldan, of the City of Lake Worth,
to undertake an emergency rehabilitation project at her home, with a waiver to
exceed the maximum funding amount of $8,000 as established under the policies
and procedures of the Emergency Rehabilitation Program. SUMMARY: On July 10, 2007, a bid for $21,000 was
received to perform work under the SHIP funded Emergency Rehabilitation Program
at Ms. Roldan’s house at 539 Sunrise Court in Lake Worth. Her home has older electrical wiring which
has cloth type insulation that has deteriorated to the water heater to develop
a short circuit causing smoke in the attic and resulting in a call to the fire
department. The proposed scope of work
includes rewiring the entire house to current codes, installing a new
electrical service and panel, ground fault protection, arc fault protection,
and patching and painting walls and ceilings in affected areas. These requested funds are SHIP funds that
require no local match. District
7 (TKF)
E. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) the
form of an interlocal agreement between Broward County and Palm Beach County
relating to public debt for property transferred due to boundary changes; and
B) delegation of signature authority to the
County Administrator to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
SUMMARY: On June 26, 2007, the Legislature enacted
Chapter 2007-22, Laws of Florida, transferring approximately 2,000 acres of
real property, commonly referred to as the wedge property, from Palm Beach
County to Broward County. Section 10 of
Chapter 2007-22 requires an Interlocal Agreement addressing the apportionment
of any outstanding public debt be approved by September 30, 2007. This Interlocal Agreement calls for the
payment of $331,471.13 in satisfaction of that requirement. The delegation of signature authority is
requested due to the time constraints for getting both counties to approve the
Agreement. Countywide (PFK)
SEPTEMBER
11, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
F. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for Public Hearing on
October 16, 2007 at 9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance
of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida repealing Ordinance
2005-006 in its entirety and replacing it with the following: revised Annexation
Charter Amendment Implementation Ordinance; providing for purpose; providing
for authority; providing for territory embraced; providing for notice to County;
providing for procedure in charter regarding voluntary annexation by
municipalities; providing for designation of unincorporated rural
neighborhoods; providing for applicability of state law; providing for
severability; providing for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances;
providing for enforcement; providing for captions; and providing an effective
date. SUMMARY: The voters of Palm Beach County
approved the Annexation Charter Amendment in November 2004. On April 19, 2005, the Board of County
Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2005-006 to implement the charter
amendment. Subsequently, several
municipalities challenged the legality of the charter amendment and
implementing ordinance. Several
provisions in the implementing ordinance were stricken by the circuit court in
an order dated June 6, 2005 that was upheld by the Fourth District Court of
Appeal in November 2006. The Florida
Supreme Court denied review of the case in March 2007. This Ordinance repeals Ordinance 2005-006 in
its entirety and replaces it with a new ordinance establishing notice for
procedures for all voluntary annexations and designating an Unincorporated
Protection Area and Unincorporated Rural Neighborhoods. County staff presented the proposed
ordinance to the League of Cities on January 10, 2007 and August 8, 2007. In response to concerns raised by the League,
Subsection 5(3) of the Ordinance has been revised to state that the provisions
of this section may be the
basis for a cause of action invalidating the voluntary annexation. Countywide (RB)
G. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff
requests direction: on proceeding
with the design and construction of a Thermal Energy Storage system to
supplement the Judicial Center Central Energy Plant (CEP). Summary: In June 2007, the Board authorized
proceeding with the expansion of the Judicial Center Central Energy Plant (R2007-0871)
to serve the Governmental Center and the 1916 Courthouse as well as ultimately
the build-out on Block D. The purpose of
this phase of the project is to replace the Governmental Center roof mounted
chiller plant which has reached its operational life expectancy by replacing
and expanding the existing CEP chillers to accommodate the additional
load. Also, the replacement of the
existing chillers will eliminate the current refrigerant which is now banned by
the EPA. As is typical for new and replacement HVAC projects, the County’s
consultant was tasked to examine the potential of alternative energy and energy
cost saving systems including Thermal Energy Storage (TES). A TES system is
designed to store cooling energy during “off-peak” hours thereby benefiting
from reduced electrical rates. The analysis shows that the TES alternative for
this project would reduce ongoing electrical costs by at least $205,000/yr
(before the construction of the Block D Building and $265,000/annually with the
Block D Building) when compared to operating the proposed new central chiller
plant without TES. However, there is a
net increase in capital cost of $1.3M and requires the siting of a water
storage tank on the property, which not only requires approval from the City of
West Palm Beach, but the loss of 20 parking spaces. In order for the design to proceed further,
Board direction is required with regard to the inclusion of TES in the further
design of the CEP Expansion. Staff is presenting this to the BCC for direction as: 1) this analysis indicates favorable payback
terms, but recognizes the immediate capital budget constraints and additional
appropriation required; and 2) if chosen
for long term financial reasons, the design money is at risk until (and if) the
water storage tank is approved by the City.
(Capital Improvements Division) Countywide/District
7 (JM)
SEPTEMBER
11, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
H. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
A) direction on an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase with Indiantown-Jupiter Venture, a Florida
general partnership, and Walter J. Hatcher and Joyce B. Hatcher, husband and
wife and Hatcher Jupiter, L.L.C. for the purchase of approximately 230.54 acres
of improved land at a purchase price of $19,826,440, subject to satisfactory
due diligence, a certified survey, and the County’s successful closing on a
loan to fund acquisition of the property;
B) approval of a Lease
Agreement with Walter J. Hatcher and Joyce B. Hatcher, husband and wife, for a
5-year period, plus two (2) additional one (1) year renewal options, on an
approximate 6.54-acre improved portion of the property which will be purchased
from Hatcher and which includes a residence, for the sum of $125,000 which
amount will be deducted from the County’s purchase price payment for the
property and a small area where the Hatchers will retain use of barns and sheds
for an 18-month period after closing, all conditional upon approval of the
Agreement for Purchase and Sale; and
C) authorize staff from the
Office of Finance and Budget Department
to proceed with securing funds from the Florida Sunshine Fund in an amount not
to exceed $18,000,000 for the purchase of the 230.54+ acre Indiantown
Jupiter Venture and Walter J. and Joyce B. Hatcher tract of land, and related
acquisition costs. Debt service on the Sunshine Fund loan would come from
non-ad valorem sources.
Summary: Staff is
seeking direction regarding the purchase of 230.54 acres of land which adjoins
Riverbend Park and is in close proximity to Cypress Creek Natural Area. A
number of potential funding sources are described herein. However, those
potential funding sources are not, as of yet, committed and this acquisition
may, to a lesser or greater extent, necessitate ad valorem equivalent funding.
On October 3, 2006, the Board approved the acquisition of 251 acres of
vacant land from Jupiter Ranch, Inc. for inclusion into the County’s Cypress
Creek Natural Area. When the acquisition
was approved (R2006-2139), the Board directed staff to investigate the possible
acquisition and potential use(s) of an approximate 230.54-acre tract south of
the Jupiter Ranch tract. This
230.54-acre tract is comprised of 145.94 acres owned by Indiantown-Jupiter
Venture (IJV), a Florida general partnership, and 84.60 acres owned by Walter
J. Hatcher and Joyce B. Hatcher, husband and wife (Hatcher). The property is
bordered to the north by Indiantown Road, to the west by Jupiter Farms Road,
and to the east by a Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District parcel
and Riverbend Park. Although IJV and
Hatcher indicated that they would be willing to sell their land for $90,000 per
acre, or $20,748,600 for the entire 230.54-acre site, (an amount equivalent to
what was paid for the Jupiter Ranch tract), the average of two appraisals obtained
by the County indicates that the value of the IJV and Hatcher properties is $86,000
per acre. IJV and Hatcher have agreed to
sell their respective properties, totaling 230.54 acres, for $19,826,440, or
$86,000 per acre, “as is”, subject to adjustment based upon the actual acreage
shown on the survey to be completed during the 60-day Inspection Period. The Agreement for Purchase and Sale
(Agreement) is contingent upon the sale and closing of both the IJV and Hatcher
properties, and the concurrent execution of the Lease Agreement which permits
Hatcher to retain use and occupancy of the existing residence and approximately
5 acres of adjacent lands on the Hatcher property, together with access to the
residence from Indiantown Road.
SEPTEMBER
11, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
H. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
1. SUMMARY
(Continued):
The Agreement is also contingent upon normal satisfactory
pre-acquisition due diligence, and the successful closing on a loan by the
County to fund approximately 86% of the property’s sale price. If the Board approves the Agreement,
$2,666,000 of the $19,826,440 purchase price will be paid using 1999
Recreational and Cultural Facilities Bond funds. The balance of the purchase price would be
funded using a Florida Sunshine Fund in an amount not to exceed
$18,000,000. There currently are no
dedicated funding sources for the repayment of this loan and if outside funding
is not obtained or is delayed, non-ad valorem funds would have to be used to
repay the loan. However, the Solid Waste
Authority (SWA) has expressed an interest in participating in the acquisition
and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has indicated a
willingness to discuss their potential participation in this effort. Florida
Communities Trust (FCT), Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative (LRPI) and
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) are potential grant
sources for this project.
Staff has investigated the subject property and believes that it could
be divided into areas suitable for use as a natural area, incorporation into
the adjacent Riverbend Park and for water resources. Approximately 135 acres are environmentally
sensitive and, if acquired, should be maintained as a natural area. Approximately 31 acres could be added to
Riverbend Park and could provide pedestrian and equestrian access to the park
from Jupiter Farms without the need to travel on Indiantown Road. Finally, the remaining approximate 64 acres
could be used to help improve drainage within Jupiter Farms, provide a means to
mitigate needed stormwater drainage from the eastern portion of the County’s
Pine Glades Natural Area into South Indian River Water Control District’s canal
system and provide additional water storage capacity to help provide dry-season
freshwater flow to the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River. District 1 (JMB)
I. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: a
Budget Transfer of $1,375,000 from the General Fund Contingency to
provide funding for the Pitney Bowes Relia-Vote tm Absentee Ballot
System. SUMMARY: The Supervisor of
Elections requested funding for an absentee ballot system as part of his FY
2007 budget submittal. The Board of
County Commissioners did not include the requested funds in the budget, but
agreed to fund the system from the General Fund Contingency when the Supervisor
was ready to make the purchase. Countywide
(LSJ)
J. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: an Agreement with
Global Spectrum, L.P., which is an assumption of the Agreement between Global
and Discover Palm Beach County, Inc., d/b/a the Palm Beach County Convention
and Visitors Bureau (CVB), for the operation of the Palm Beach County
Convention Center for a period beginning October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008,
with an additional one (1) year renewal option.
SUMMARY: This Agreement provides for the County's
assumption of the rights and obligations of the CVB under the CVB's existing
agreement with Global Spectrum for the operation and management of the
Convention Center. In addition, Global
will assume responsibility for the management of the parking and audio-visual
contract previously held by the CVB.
Global will be paid a management fee of $169,674.72 for FY 2008 plus 5%
of the net food and beverage sales (which was $34,611 in 2006). Countywide (MC)
SEPTEMBER
11, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
J. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: an Agreement with Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Services, Inc. which is an assumption of the Agreement between Aramark and
Discover Palm Beach County, Inc, d/b/a the Palm Beach County Convention and
Visitors Bureau (CVB) for the provision of food and beverage services at the
Palm Beach County Convention Center for the period of October 1, 2007 to
September 30, 2008. SUMMARY: This Agreement provides for the County's assumption of the
rights and obligations of the CVB under the CVB's existing agreement with
Aramark for the provision of food and beverage services at the Convention
Center. Aramark will be paid an annual
management fee of $100,000 plus 8% of annual net profits (which totaled $60,803
in 2006). Countywide (MC)
3. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Agreement
with Palm Beach County Cultural Council, Inc. (the “Cultural Council”) for the
provision of services under the County’s Tourist Development Plan during the
period October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2012. SUMMARY: The Agreement provides for the Cultural
Council to provide tourism marketing services under the County’s Tourist
Development Plan for a five (5) year period, from October 1, 2007 through
September 30, 2012. The Agreement
replaces the current contract (Contract R2001-1992) to update governance and
other contractual provisions. The new Agreement establishes: A) a new audit committee; B) Exhibit “I” a new “Conflict of Interest
Policy”; C) term limits on auditing and legal services and re-bidding thereof; D) amend fidelity bond insurance; E) updates
for Fiscal Year 2008 Exhibit “A” – Annual Budget, and Exhibit “E” – Performance
Measures; and F) adopts revised Exhibit “F” – Travel Policy, Exhibit “G” -
Salary Ranges; Exhibit “H” – Organizational Chart; and other minor
modifications. These changes have been
reviewed and approved by the TDC. The
new Agreement is for the amount of $982,000.
Countywide (MC)
4. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Agreement with Discover Palm Beach County, Inc. d/b/a
Palm Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau (the “CVB”) for the
provision of services under the County’s Tourist Development Plan during the
period October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2012. SUMMARY: The Agreement provides for the CVB to provide
tourism marketing services under the County’s Tourist Development Plan for a
five (5) year period, from October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2012. The Agreement replaces the current contract (Contract R2006-1993) to update scope of work
(including convention center long term sales and collaborative marketing of the
convention center, governance and other contractual provisions). The new Agreement establishes: A) a new
Exhibit “C” “Conflict of Interest Policy”;
B) a new Exhibit “K” “Financial Policies and Procedures”; C) new audit and finance committees; D) term
limits on auditing and legal services and re-bidding thereof; E) industry certification; F) updates for Fiscal Year 2008 Exhibit “A” –
Annual Budget, and Exhibit “F” – Performance Measures; G) adopts revised Exhibit “B” – Moving Expense
Policy, Exhibit “G” – Travel Policy, Exhibit “H” - Salary Policy, Exhibit “I” -
Salary Structure, Exhibit “J” – Organizational Chart and other minor
modifications. These changes have been
reviewed and approved by the TDC. The
new Agreement is for the amount of $9,804,000. Countywide (MC)
SEPTEMBER
11, 2007
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
J. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Cont’d)
5. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Agreement
with the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission (the PBCFTC) for the
provision of services under the County’s Tourist Development Plan during the
period October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2012. SUMMARY: The Agreement provides for the PBCFTC to
attract, promote, and market existing and new film production and production
facilities under the County’s Tourist Development Plan for a five (5) year
period, from October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2012. The Agreement replaces the current contract
(Contract R2006-1991) to update governance and other contractual provisions.
The new Agreement establishes: A) a new
audit and Finance committee; B) Exhibit “K” –“Conflict of Interest Policy”; C) term limits on auditing and legal services
and re-bidding thereof; D) amend
fidelity bond insurance; E) industry
certification; F) updates fiscal year 2008 Exhibit “A” – Annual Budget, and
Exhibit “F” – Performance Measures; and G) adopts revised Exhibit “D” Travel
and Entertainment Policy, Exhibit “I” Salary Ranges, and Exhibit “J”
Organizational Chart; and minor modifications. These changes have been reviewed
and approved by the TDC. The new
Agreement is for the amount of $604,000. Countywide (MC)
6. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Agreement with Palm Beach County Sports
Commission, Inc. (the “PBCSC”) for the provision of services under the County’s
Tourist Development Plan during the period October 1, 2007, through September
30, 2012. SUMMARY: The
Agreement provides for the PBCSC to provide tourism marketing services under
the County’s Tourist Development Plan for a five (5) year period, from October
1, 2007 through September 30, 2012. The
Agreement replaces the current contract (Contract
R2006-1990) to update governance and other contractual provisions. The
new Agreement establishes: A) a new Finance and Audit committee; B) Exhibit “J” –“Conflict of Interest
Policy”; C) term limits on auditing and
legal services and re-bidding thereof; D)
makes certain changes of a technical nature to the body of the contract; E) amend fidelity bond insurance; F) deletes Exhibit “C” Student Intern Policy; G) updates for Fiscal Year 2008 Exhibit “A” –
Annual Budget, and Exhibit “F” – Performance Measurements; and H) adopts revised Exhibit “B” - Moving
Expenses, Exhibit “D” – Travel and Entertainment Policy, Exhibit “G” – Salary
Policy, Exhibit “H” - Salary Structure, Exhibit “I” – Organizational Chart; and
other minor modifications. These changes have been reviewed and approved by the
TDC. The new Agreement is for the amount
of $870,800. Countywide (MC)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
RECESS AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONVENE AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
SEPTMEBER 11, 2007
7. BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
(Environmental
Control Hearing Board)
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: appointment
of the following individual to the Environmental Control Hearing Board, to
complete the unexpired term of Bernard Kalina, who resigned as of December 11,
2006, and whose term expires January 23, 2009:
Name Seat No. Requirement Recommended By
Lewis Green
2 Medical Doctor Palm Beach County
Medical
Society
SUMMARY: The Board is composed of five (5)
members. Membership must consist of one
(1) lawyer recommended by the Palm Beach County Bar Association, one (1)
medical doctor recommended by the Palm Beach County Medical Society, one (1)
engineer recommended by the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida
Engineering Society, and two (2) citizens-at-large not holding elective
office. This action will fill this seat
until January 23, 2009. Countywide (GB)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
ADJOURN AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
RECONVENE AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
8. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
A. ADMINISTRATION
(Workforce Alliance, Inc.)
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: appointment
of Elena Polanco for September 15, 2007 to September 15, 2009 as follows: Ms.
Elena Polanco, WIA/WTP Supervisor, Workforce Alliance, Inc. will represent
Welfare Transition Participant, Seat number 19 for two (2) years. SUMMARY: The membership of Workforce Alliance, Inc.
(Alliance) conforms to the requirements of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
of 1998 and requests that an emphasis be placed on CEO’s or highest level of
Management positions for both community and business sector appointments. Countywide (TKF)
B. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(Artificial Reef and Estuarine Enhancement Committee)
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: appointment of two (2) new members to the Artificial Reef and Estuarine Enhancement Committee (AREEC) for three (3) years beginning September 11, 2007 through September 10, 2010:
Appointment: Representing Seat No. Nominated By
Georgia
Vince Local
Government Entity 2 Comm.
Koons
Comm.
Greene
Or
James Bowser Local Government Entity
2 Comm.
Koons
Comm.
Greene
And
David Snyder Commercial Fishing Entity 6 Comm. Koons
Comm.
Greene
SUMMARY: Resolution No. R96-1489 approved on October
1, 1996 provides for a nine (9) member AREEC.
The membership consists of one (1) representative of the County
Commission, two (2) members representing other local governmental entities, one
(1) representing commercial scuba diving interest, one (1) member representing
commercial marine industry, one (1) member representing commercial fishing
interests, one (1) member representing a recreational fishing club, one (1)
member representing a recreational scuba diving club, and one (1) member
representing an environmental organization.
A Memorandum dated July 18, 2007 was sent to the Board advising that the
terms of Seat No. 2 and Seat No. 6 had expired.
These appointments are for a three (3) year term expiring September 10,
2010. All nominees meet their respective
seat requirement and wish to serve on the AREEC. Countywide (HF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
C. FIRE RESCUE
(Regional
Hazardous Material Oversight Committee)
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: reappointments
of two (2) individuals to the Regional Hazardous Materials Oversight Committee
beginning on May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2010, and one (1) new appointment
beginning September 11, 2007 through September 10, 2010:
Reappointment
Nominee Category
David
J. Levy, P.G. Palm Beach
County League of Cities
Robert
Madden Solid Waste
Authority
Appointment
Nominee Category
Michael Geier PBC Division of
Emergency Management
SUMMARY: The Hazardous
Materials Oversight Committee was created in 1998 by Ordinance No. 98-13. Appointments to this five (5) member
committee are for three (3) year terms and are composed of members from
specific areas of representation. The
terms of the committee members are staggered to eliminate replacing the entire
committee at one time. Mr. Levy and Mr.
Madden have requested to be reappointed.
Countywide (SB)
D. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Agency)
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the following CRA Board Officers for a one (1) year
term commencing June 11, 2007 and expiring June 11, 2008:
Board Member Office
Frederick
G. Wade/reappointment as Chair
Ronald
Daniels/reappointment as Vice-
chair
SUMMARY: The Westgate/Belvedere Homes CRA Board
consists of seven (7) at-large members from residents and local businesses
within the CRA boundaries. At the June
11, 2007 meeting, the CRA Commissioners elected the Chair and Vice-Chair from
amongst its Board. The term shall be one
(1) year, beginning with the date of election.
District 2 (TKF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
D. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d)
(Emergency Shelter
Grants Program Advisory Board)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: appointment/reappointment
of the following eleven (11) nominees to the Emergency Shelter Grants Program
(ESGP) Advisory Board for a two (2) year term, beginning October 1, 2007 and
ending September 30, 2009:
Nominees for Appointment Nominated
By Seat #
Stephen
Johnson The
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc.
5
Nominees
for Reappointment Nominated
By Seat
#
Robert
Anis (Alternate) The
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. 1
Barbara
Bell-Spence The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach
County, Inc. 4
Erick
Dominguez (Alternate) The
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. 2
Jeff
Ferraro The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach
County, Inc. 3
Linda
Graham The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach
County, Inc. 6
Ezra
Krieg The
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. 7
Teresa
Merwin The
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. 9
LeRoy
Nace The
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. 8
Sandy
Reynolds The
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc.
10
Dr.
Bernard Shulman The
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc.
11
SUMMARY: Resolution
R970-1154, adopted by the BCC on September 2, 1997, reestablished the ESGP
Advisory Board. The ESGP Advisory Board
consists of nine (9) regular and two (2) alternate members nominated by The
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc.
ESGP Advisory Board members serve at-large for two (2) year terms. The Advisory Board must be comprised of Palm
Beach County residents who are non-conflict, meaning that the agencies they are
employed by, or are board members of, will not be applying for ESGP funds during
their term in office. Federal
regulations require that at least one Advisory Board member be currently or
formerly homeless. A request was sent to
the Homeless Coalition on May 8, 2007 requesting nominations. Correspondence was received from the
Homeless Coalition on June 19, 2007 nominating the above individuals to serve
on the ESGP Advisory Board. Countywide
(TKF)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
8. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
E. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council)
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: the appointment/reappointment of nine (9) at-large members to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council for the term of August 15, 2007, through August 14, 2009 from the following:
Nominee Nominated Seat
No.
Appoint:
Catherine E. Lessard Emergency
Room Nurses Forum 2
Don W. Chester Economic Council of Palm
Beach County, Inc. 6
John T. Treanor, Jr. EMS
Educator 8
Reappoint:
Darrel
Donatto Fire Chief’s Association of PBC-FL,
Inc. 1
Gerald
Pagano Health Care
District/PBC Trauma Agency 4
Dr.
Jeffrey Davis PBC
Medical Society Services 5
Armand
Nault PBC Council of Fire Fighters and
Paramedics 17
Select: Nominated Seat No.
A) Brooke Liddle Private
Ambulance 3
OR
Andrew V.
Cohen Private
Ambulance 3
B) Dr. Randall Wolff PBC EMS Medical Directors 16
OR
Dr. Scott McFarland PBC EMS Medical Directors 16
SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Council is
made up of seventeen (17) people who represent consumers and various components
of the EMS system. Each member agency
representative has recommended that their current member be reappointed with
the exception of the Emergency Room Nurses Forum, and Palm Beach Community
College. The Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. has nominated their
former appointee who had to resign in 2005 due to illness. Seat No. 3 Private Ambulance and Seat No.16
EMS Medical Directors have requested to serve in place of the current
representative. All “at-large”
appointments will expire on August 14, 2009.
Countywide (DW)
F. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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SEPTEMBER 11,
2007
9. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
10. STAFF
COMMENTS
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
Housing & Community Development Audit
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
11. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS
A. District
1 - COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS
B. District
2 - COMMISSIONER JEFF KOONS, VICE CHAIR
C. District
3 - COMMISSIONER ROBERT J. KANJIAN
D. District
4 - COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY
E. District
5 - COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON
F. District
6 - COMMISSIONER JESS R. SANTAMARIA
G. District
7 - COMMISSIONER ADDIE L. GREENE, CHAIRPERSON
Proclamation honoring
Congresswoman Maxine Waters on her visit to Palm Beach County for the
114th Anniversary of the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.
Proclamation declaring
September 18, 2007 as “Matchmaker Day” in Palm Beach County.
12. 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."
September 11, 2007 – 9:30a.m.
Final
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
PAGE ITEM
9 3A-4 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: a $149,243 Contract with Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees (FAU) from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008 to establish measurable benchmark performance standards, assess businesses and citizens input, and conduct a research on the fiscal effects of the Palm Beach County Strategic Economic Development Plan on local and county governments. (Moved to 10/02/07) (Admin./Economic Development)
10 3C-4 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: an Agreement with 1950 Congress Avenue, LLC (1950) to provide funds of up to $1,000,000 toward the replacement of the Old Boynton Road Bridge over the E-4 Canal. (Further staff review) (Engineering)
27 3H-10 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: BMC Replat No. 1. (Further staff review) (FD&O)
32 3K-2 REVISED TITLE: Staff recommends motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization No. 2 to the Contract with Keshavarz & Associates, Inc. (R2007-0460) for engineering services for the Glades Replacement Hospital Water Main Extension Project in the amount of $182,443.15. Payment for tasks performed under this CSA is contingent upon the execution by the Board of County Commissioners of an agreement(s) with the City of Belle Glade, the Healthcare District of Palm Beach County and/or other parties, providing for the reimbursement of all costs incurred under this CSA. (WUD)
36 3L-2 DELETED:
Staff
recommends motion to: A) approve a downward Budget Amendment of $130,000 in the General Fund for
decreased revenue funding associated with the close out of Task Assignment AP5,
Change Order No. 2 expiring June 30, 2007 for the Aquatic Vegetation Control
Program of State Fiscal Year 2007; and …(Further staff review) (ERM)
36 3L-4 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: a
Contract with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) to provide
continued law enforcement services on County-owned conservation lands and
natural areas for a period of thirty-six (36) months beginning October 1, 2007 and
ending September 30, 2010. (Further staff review) (ERM)
37 3L-6 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: Statement of Responsibilities with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and Humiston and Moore Engineers (H&M) for the development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Singer Island Erosion Control Project. (Further staff review) (ERM)
42 3Q-1 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: the First Amendment to the Weed and Seed Interlocal Agreement with the City of West Palm Beach (R2007-0706); dated May 1, 2007 to extend the Weed and Seed contract period from September 30, 2007 to September 30, 2008 and to increase the amount of the agreement by an additional $100,000. (Further staff review) (CJC)
54 6A-4* ADD-ON, TIME
CERTAIN - 11:00A.M., REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY:
Staff recommends motion to
adopt: a Resolution: a) conceptually approving a grant in the
amount of $86.7 $86.9 million to the Max Planck Society for the
purposes of seeking matching funds from the State of Florida; b) authorizing the Business Development Board
to facilitate the application for matching funding from the State of Florida
Innovation Incentive Fund; c)
authorizing staff to commence negotiations with the Max Planck Society to
establish the terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement; d) authorizing staff
to commence negotiations with Florida Atlantic University and Scripps Florida
for temporary facilities for the Max Planck Society; and e) authorizing staff to commence negotiations
with Florida Atlantic University for six (6) acres of land upon which the Max
Planck Florida Institute will be located.
SUMMARY: The Max Planck Society is seeking
funds requires funding in the amount of $189.8 $181.8 million
to construct and operate a 100,000 square feet Bioscience Institute, Max Planck
Florida Institute on the Campus of Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter. Of this amount, $86.7 $86.9 million
is anticipated to be funded by Palm Beach County and $94.9 million is
anticipated to be funded by the State of Florida. The State’s portion is contingent upon
receiving approval by the Governor and Legislature under the Innovation
Incentive Fund. The State of Florida has
appropriated $250 million in an Innovative Incentive Fund for this fiscal
year. The research institutes’ of Max
Planck employ approximately 23,400 people worldwide, and performs basic
research in the interest of the general public in the natural sciences, life
sciences, social sciences and the humanities.
Since 1990, the organization has successfully spun-off 76
companies. The organization also has
produced 16 Nobel Prize winners since 1948.
Countywide (JM)
58 6G-1 DELETED: Staff requests direction: on proceeding with the design and construction of a Thermal Energy
Storage system... (Moved to Workshop on 9/25/07) (FD&O)
60 6J-1 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: an Agreement with
Global Spectrum, L.P., which is an assumption of the Agreement between Global
and Discover Palm Beach County, Inc., .. for the operation of the Palm
Beach County Convention Center…. (Further staff review) (TDC)
61 6J-2 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: an Agreement with
Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, Inc. which is an assumption of the
Agreement between Aramark and Discover Palm Beach County, Inc.,… for the
provision of food and beverage services at the Palm Beach County Convention
Center … (Further staff review) (TDC)
61 6J-3 DELETED: Staff
recommends motion to approve: Agreement with Palm Beach County
Cultural Council, Inc. (the “Cultural Council”) … (Further staff review) (TDC)
61 6J-4 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: Agreement
with Discover Palm Beach County, Inc. …(Further staff review) (TDC)
62 6J-5 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: Agreement with the Palm Beach County Film and
Television Commission … (Further staff review)
(TDC)
62 6J-6 DELETED: Staff
recommends motion to approve: Agreement with Palm Beach County Sports
Commission, Inc. … (Further staff review) (TDC)
64 8A-1 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: appointment of Elena Polanco for September 15, 2007 to September 15, 2009 as follows: Ms. Elena Polanco, WIA/WTP Supervisor, Workforce Alliance, Inc. will represent Welfare Transition Participant, Seat number 19 for two (2) years. (Further staff review) (Admin./Workforce All.)
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 (*).