ORDER OF BUSINESS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
APRIL 1, 2008
TUESDAY COMMISSION
9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS
1. CALL
TO ORDER
A. Roll
Call
B. Invocation
C. Pledge
of Allegiance
2. AGENDA
APPROVAL
A. Additions,
Deletions, Substitutions
B. Adoption
3. CONSENT
AGENDA (Pages 7 - 31)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
(Page 32)
5. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 33 - 38)
6. BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD (Page 39)
7. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Pages 40 - 42)
8. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. (Page 43)
9. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 44)
10. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 45)
11. ADJOURNMENT (Page 45)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 7
3A-1 Extension of a Subgrant Agreement with
Division of Emergency Management regarding drainage improvements
3A-2 Amendment
No. 1 with City of Belle Glade related to three (3) economic development
projects
3A-3 Amendment
No. 1 with Delray Beach CRA related to three (3) economic development projects
Page 8
3A-4 Contract with Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council regarding regional application with Department of the Treasury
for the New Markets Tax Credit Program
3A-5 Amendment No. 1 with Tripp Electric Motor’s
Inc. for purchase and installation of equipment and parking lot improvements
3A-6 Golf
Tournament Agreement with Trump International and the Lupus Foundation, Inc.
3A-7 Golf
Tournament Agreement with Trump International and the Stand Among Friends, Inc.
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 9
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-4 Miscellaneous
Change orders, work task orders, minor contracts and final payments
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 9
3C-1 Third
Amendment with Kimley-Horn and Associates for professional consulting services
3C-2 Tri-Partite Agreement with FEC and FDOT
regarding grade crossing on S.E. 23rd Avenue
3C-3 County Deed to FDOT for parcel located at
N.W. quadrant of Camino Real and Powerline Rd.
Page 10
3C-4 Tri-Partite
Agreement with FEC and FDOT regarding grad crossing at 45th Street
3C-5 Two
(2) Landscape architectural services annual agreement renewals
3C-6 Deleted
3C-7 Re-designation of County-owned land as
right-of-way to comply with zoning condition for Fire Station No. 14
3C-8 JPA
with FDOT for improvements of Alternate A-1-A
Page 11
3C-9 Request
to honor Beryl M. Woolbright by dedicating Woolbright Road Bridge in his name
3C-10 Deleted
3C-11 Contract with Ranger Construction Industries for the widening of
Okeechobee Blvd.
3C-12 Release of two (2) removal agreements on north side of SR 80
Page 12
3C-13 Reimbursement Agreement with City of Boca Raton for street lights
along Congress Ave.
3C-14 Budget Transfers for electrical design of the Town of Mangonia Park
lift station
3C-15 Amendment with Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District for open
grade emulsion
3C-16 Removal of Boston Court from the MSTU project list
Page 13
3C-17 Financial Assistance Agreement with Bonaire
Village Condominium Association for fence and buffer beautification
3C-18 Supplemental Agreement No. 10 with K-F Group,
Inc. regarding wetland and uplands tie-in survey for Jog Road
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 13
3E-1 Contract
with Florida Outreach for the Blind, Inc. for services to visually-impaired
persons
3E-2 Ratify
signature on the FY 2008-2009 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Grant
Application
Page 14
3E-3 Travel for two (2) Head Start/Early Head
Start Policy Council Members to National Head Start Association 35th
Annual Training Conference
3E-4 One (1) year renewal to Lease Agreement with
Susan Stechnij and Santiago Boiton for transitional housing in the Glades
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
F. AIRPORTS - None
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 14
3G-1 Resolution
conveying a 1999 Chevrolet 2500 truck to the City of South Bay
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 15
3H-1 Amendment
No. 2 with Precision Air Systems, Inc. for annual HVAC contract
3H-2 Amendment
No. 2 with Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. for annual HVAC contract
3H-3 Amendment
No. 1 with Hi-Tech Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc. for annual roofing contract
Page 16
3H-4 Amendment
No. 1 with Murton Roofing Corp. for annual roofing contract
3H-5 Amendment
No. 1 with Roofing Concepts Unlimited/Florida, Inc. for annual roofing contract
3H-6 Amendment
No. 1 with Certified Roofing Specialist, Inc. for annual roofing contract
Page 17
3H-7 Amendment
No. 1 with Advanced Roofing, Inc. for annual roofing contract
3H-8 Amendment
No. 1 with The Roof Authority, Inc. for annual roofing contract
3H-9 Amendment
No. 1 with Industrial Roof Repairs, Inc. for annual roofing contract
Page 18
3H-10 Amendment No. 16 with Catalfumo Construction Ltd regarding
Okeechobee Branch Library
3H-11 Contract with Brang Construction, Inc. regarding AC&C
incinerator and kennel replacement
3H-12 Easement Agreement with SWA and Loxahatchee
River Environmental Control District to allow each party ingress, egress and
utilities regarding Hatcher/Halperin property
3H-13 Deleted
Page 19
3H-14 CSA No. 7 with BRPH Architects-Engineers, Inc.
for Purchasing/Fixed Assets warehouse design services
3H-15 CSA No. 5 with Pierce Goodwin Alexander &
Linville for Southwest County Regional Library renovations
3H-16 Utility Easement Agreement in favor of BellSouth related to Dick
Moroso Waterway Park
I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Page 20
3I-1 Amendment
No. 2 w/Housing Partnership, Inc. for purchase of 7.29 acres of land on Davis
Rd
3I-2 Second Amendment to the State Housing
Initiatives Partnership Local Housing Assistance Plan
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING - None
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 21
3K-1 Contract
for engineering/professional services with seven (7) firms
3K-2 Agreement
with SFWMD for Regional Aquifer Storage and Recovery project
3K-3 Change
Order No. 6 with Poole and Kent Company, Inc. for LRWTP
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 22
3L-1 Modification
No. 2 with NOAA regarding seagrass mapping in Lake Worth Lagoon
3L-2 Amendment
No. 1 with FDEP regarding upland invasive exotic plant control services
3L-3 Revised
Management Plan for Rosemary Scrub Natural Area
Page 23
3L-4 Manatee
Protection Plan law enforcement agreements
3L-5 Budget Transfer/Amendment regarding
vegetation control activities in the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 23
3M-1 Independent
Contractor Agreement with First Choice Basketball Association
Page 24
3M-2 School
Board RAP for Palm Beach Lakes High girl’s basketball tournaments
3M-3 School
Board RAP for Atlantic High for purchase of band uniforms
3M-4 School
Board RAP for Golden Grove Elementary for purchase/installation of fitness
equipment
3M-5 School
Board RAP for John I. Leonard High for purchase academic/athletic equipment
3M-6 Agreement with Ruth Rales Jewish Family
Service of South Palm Beach County, Inc. for the 2008 Diamond Club Senior
Recreational Program
3M-7 Agreement
with Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, Inc. for performance tour
Page 25
3M-8 First
Amendment with Hold My Hand, Inc. for tennis tournament
3M-9 Agreement
with Glades Glen Browns Youth Football League for operational expenses
3M-10 Agreement with Greater Delray Beach Chamber of
Commerce, Inc. for Delray Beach pop-up book
3M-11 Agreement with City of Boca Raton for governmental television
channel equipment
Page 26
3M-12 First Amendment with Loggerhead Marinelife
Center for decking, walkway and landscape improvements
3M-13 Ratify signature on DEP Land & Water
Conservation Fund Grant Application for South County Regional Park project
Page 27
3M-14 School Board RAP for Suncoast High band trip
3M-15 School Board RAP for Forest Hill High Environmental Academy field
trips
3M-16 Budget Transfer for Stub Canal boat ramp improvements
3M-17 Budget Transfers for Okeeheelee Golf Course greens renovation
3M-18 Agreement with ACCESSPORTAMERICA, Inc. to
develop and implement outrigger canoeing and windsurfing programs for people
with disabilities
N. LIBRARY - None
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Page 28
3P-1 Grant Agreement with Community Caring Center
of Boynton Beach for farmer’s market in Boynton Beach
3P-2 Grant Agreement with Western Palm Beach
County Farm Bureau for the 2008 Sweet Corn Fiesta in West Palm Beach
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Page 28
3Q-1 Amendment to Resolution for six (6)
additional members to the Criminal Justice Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Planning Council membership
3Q-2 Amendment
with Florida State University regarding Youth Violence Prevention Project
report
Page 29
3Q-3 Amendment
with City of Riviera Beach regarding law enforcement surveillance system
3Q-4 Deleted
3Q-5 Contract
with City of Riviera Beach Civil Drug Court for case manager position
R. HUMAN RESOURCES - None
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 29
3S-1 Interlocal
Agreement for Swimming Lessons with City of Riviera Beach
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES - None
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Page 30
3V-1 JPA with Metropolitan Planning Organization
for intergovernmental coordination and review, and public transportation
coordination
W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 30
3X-1 Three
(3) standard Court Psychology contracts with for the 15th Judicial
Circuit Court
Y. PURCHASING - None
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
Page 30
3Z-1 Purchase of an endorsement to the Master
Builders Risk Insurance Program covering the West County Detention Facility
project
AA. PALM TRAN - None
BB. INTERNAL AUDITOR
Page 31
3BB-1 Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County
Health Care District to provide internal auditing services
CC. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Page 31
3CC-1 Precinct
boundary changes
DD. SHERIFF
Page 31
3DD-1 Budget Amendment for additional law
enforcement services provided to the Village of Wellington
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 32
4A Drowning Prevention Awareness Month
4B Palm Beach Multi-Culture Organizational,
Inc. Early Detection and Treatment of Autism Month
4C Water Conservation Month
4D Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the
Holocaust
4E Yom Hashoah Remembrance Day
4F Fair Housing Month
4G Pets are Wonderful Month
REGULAR AGENDA
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 33
5A-1 2008
Lake Worth Lagoon Management Plan Update
Page 34
5A-2 Management
Plan for the Pondhawk Natural Area
Page 35
5A-3 Management
Plan for the Pine Glades Natural Area
Page 36
5A-4 Interlocal Agreement with City of West Palm
Beach and SFWMD for construction of a bridge over the Grassy Water Preserve
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 36
5B-1 Pheasant
Walk paver brick sidewalks
CLERK
& COMPTROLLER
Page 37
5C-1 Budget
Transfer for the 2008 Value Adjustment Board
WATER
UTILITIES
Page 37
5D-1 Water
Restriction Surcharge Ordinance
OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 38
5E-1 Resolution
authorizing issuance of Public Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds
BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD (Page 39)
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Pages 40 - 42)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
(Page 43)
STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 44)
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 45)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 45)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a six (6)
month time extension of a federally funded subgrant agreement ending June 27,
2008 with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) to complete the
design of drainage improvements as part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program. SUMMARY: FEMA has approved a
Phase I grant in the amount of $48,750 for the design of a drainage system
serving the Grove Street area located along Military Trail between Southern
Boulevard and Belvedere Road. The grant
requires a 25% cost share with the County, meaning the total design costs are
$65,000. Additionally, a Phase II grant
for construction of the drainage facilities has been approved contingent upon
the Cost-Benefit ratio meeting FEMA's requirements after the completion of the
design. The Phase II approval will be brought
back to the Commission at the conclusion of the Phase I contact. Due to the long amount of time it took to
receive FEMA approval for the Phase I project, a six (6) month extension to
complete the project design work was requested and granted from DEM. District 6 (MJ)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No.1 to Agreement R2006-1168 with the City of Belle Glade to: a) extend the expiration date from February 20, 2010, to February 20, 2011; and b) revise Exhibit A to the agreement. SUMMARY: On June 20, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Grant Agreement with the City of Belle Glade (R2006-1168) for three (3) economic development projects, Downtown Mainstreet Plaza, Lake Welding Supplies, Inc. and Modern Beauty Salon UNISEX. One (1) project, Downtown Mainstreet, has been completed. The remaining two (2) projects, Lake Welding Supplies, Inc. and Modern Beauty Salon UNISEX, completed their developments without the need for County funds totaling $18,900. This Amendment will allow for the reallocation of the $18,900 to facilitate renovations of the old (historic) city hall building and a twelve-month extension for the construction reimbursement deadline, the hiring deadline and job maintenance period for the project. The total project cost is $381,400, of which $362,500 is a Florida Cultural Facilities grant and $18,900 is County funds. The project will create a total of four (4) full-time or equivalent jobs and is located in the "Core" (20% or greater poverty) area of the Development Regions. District 6 (DW)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.1 to Agreement (R2006-1169) with the
Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to: a) extend the term of the
expiration date from February 20, 2010, to February 20, 2011; and b) revise
Exhibit A to the agreement. SUMMARY: On
June 20, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Grant Agreement
with the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (R2006-1169) for three (3)
economic development projects; City Limits (SCRAM LLC), Dental Office of
Jonathan Freed, DDS, and BADI d/b/a Community Market Store and Hammad
Plaza. City Limits (SCRAM LLC) has been
completed. The Dental Office of Jonathan
Freed, DDS, did not want to proceed with its project. The remaining project, BADI d/b/a Community
Market Store and Hammad Plaza, experienced delays due to a project size and
cost increase which is now moving forward and is in the final permitting
phase. This Amendment will allow for a
twelve-month extension to the construction reimbursement deadline, the hiring
deadline and job maintenance period for the BADI project, and eliminate the
$50,000 earmarked for the Dental Office of Jonathan Freed, DDS. All projects are located in the
"Core" (20% or greater poverty) area of the Development Regions. District 7 (DW)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning
Council in the amount of $3,000 to prepare a regional application to the U.S.
Department of the Treasury for the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program Calendar
Year 2008. SUMMARY: The
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, in concert with Farm Credit of South
Florida, Palm Beach County and other public/private sector groups have formed a
partnership, known as the Florida Economic Development Fund, LLC, to apply for
$125 million in tax credit allocation under the 2008 New Markets Tax Credit
(NMTC) Program of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This Community Development Entity (CDE) will
raise funds by providing tax credits to private investors in exchange for
equity investments, which are then invested in low-income communities. If the $125 million is approved, 60% of the
tax credits will be used for projects in non-metro (rural) areas and the
remaining 40% will be used for projects located within the Treasure Coast
Region. Projects identified for
potential New Markets Tax Credit financing will include community facilities,
infrastructure and mixed-use projects.
Palm Beach County projects include, but are not limited to, the Lake
Region Water Treatment Plant, the City of Pahokee Skills Accelerator and the
Palm Beach County Public Market. If the
Florida Economic Development Fund, LLC receives a tax credit allocation, all
application costs will be reimbursed. Countywide
(DW)
5. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No.1 to Agreement R2007-0360 with Tripp Electric Motors, Inc. to: a) extend the expiration date from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008; and b) revise Exhibit A to the Agreement. SUMMARY: On March 13, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Set-Aside Agreement with Tripp Electric Motors, Inc. totaling $400,000 for the purchase and installation of specialized equipment and parking lot improvements. Through this funding, Tripp Electric Motors, Inc. will create twenty-seven (27) full-time equivalent jobs for low-and moderate income residents in the Lake Okeechobee region. This Amendment will allow for a twelve (12) month extension to the existing agreement and a revision in the project. These are federal funds that require no local match. District 3 (DW)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Golf Tournament Agreement with Trump
International Golf Club, L.C. and the Lupus Foundation, Inc. for a one (1) day
charitable golf tournament to be held on May 14, 2008. SUMMARY: The Development Site Lease
Agreement with the Trump International Golf Club, L.C. (Trump), approved
September 3, 1996 (R96-1277D), allows use of the golf course during the months
of May through October for the County to host either a single two (2) day, or
two (2) – one (1) day charitable golf tournament(s). The Golf Tournament Agreement provides for
the Trump International Golf Club to be available exclusively for the
tournament to be held on May 14, 2008.
Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit the Lupus Foundation,
Inc., which was selected by Commissioner McCarty, who was next on the rotation
list. District 2 (AH) (Admin)
7. Staff recommends motion
to approve: Golf Tournament Agreement with Trump International
Golf Club, L.C. and the Stand Among Friends, Inc. for a one (1) day charitable
golf tournament to be held on May 19, 2008. SUMMARY: The Development Site Lease Agreement with the
Trump International Golf Club, L.C. (Trump), approved September 3, 1996
(R96-1277D), allows use of the golf course during the months of May through
October for the County to host either a single two (2) day, or two (2) – one
(1) day charitable golf tournament(s).
The Golf Tournament Agreement provides for the Trump International Golf
Club to be available exclusively for the tournament to be held on May 19,
2008. Proceeds from the golf tournament
will benefit the Stand Among Friends, Inc., which was selected by Commissioner
Aaronson, who was next on the rotation list.
District 2 (AH) (Admin)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
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:
Meeting Type Meeting Date
Budget
Public Hearing September
20, 2007
Comprehensive
Plan November 26,
2007
Zoning November
29, 2007
Environmental
Control Board December 18, 2007
Child
Care Facilities December
18, 2007
Regular January
15, 2008
Zoning January
24, 2008
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts
(regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the
Clerk & Comptroller=s Office.
Countywide
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments and
other items approved by the Contract Review Committee and by the department
heads for the Engineering Department; Facilities Development and Operations
Department; Water Utilities Department; Environmental Resources Management Department;
and the Department of Airports during January 2008. Countywide
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: the Third Amendment to Agreement (R2004-1620), for professional consulting services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, approved on July 13, 2004. Summary: This agreement provides for professional services to develop a database showing the traffic from all approved unbuilt projects Countywide (Project). This Amendment will extend the date for completion of the work from July 31, 2007, to March 31, 2008 and reallocate budget amounts between Labor Task H and reimbursable expenses to better match actual Project effort and expenses. Countywide (LB)
2. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution authorizing execution of a Tri-Partite Agreement with the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for installation and maintenance responsibility of the FEC grade crossing on S.E. 23rd Avenue, Boynton Beach (Milepost 313+848). Summary: The FDOT has set aside Federal Rail Title II Signal Safety Funding for safety improvements to this crossing. The FEC will install these improvements and the FDOT will reimburse the FEC for all construction costs. Palm Beach County will assume the maintenance responsibility of this railway crossing after the work is done. District 7 (MRE)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: a County Deed conveying to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) a certain road right-of-way parcel located at the northwest quadrant of Camino Real and Powerline Road. Summary: This action conveys to FDOT a right-of-way parcel for Powerline Road right-of-way that was conveyed to Palm Beach County in 2004. District 4 (PK)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution authorizing execution of a Tri-Partite Agreement with the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for installation and maintenance responsibility of the FEC grade crossing on 45th Street, West Palm Beach (Milepost 296+3012). Summary: The FDOT has set aside Federal Rail Title II Signal Safety Funding for safety improvements to this crossing. The FEC will install these improvements and the FDOT will reimburse the FEC for all construction costs. Palm Beach County will assume the maintenance responsibility of this railway crossing. District 7 (MRE)
5. Staff recommends motion to approve: the renewal of the Landscape Architectural Services Annual Agreements with the following firms: Gentile, Holloway, O’Mahoney & Associates, Inc., original Agreement dated May 1, 2007 (R2007-0617); Roy-Fisher Associates, Inc., original Agreement dated April 10, 2007 (R2007-0466). Summary: These Agreements are being considered for a one (1) year renewal for required professional services, on a task order basis. Countywide (PK)
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7. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, re-designating County-owned land as right-of-way, as needed to comply with a zoning condition for the construction of Fire Station No. 14 at the northeast corner of the intersection of Indiantown Road and 120th Trail North, rescinding Resolution No. 2007-2222 and providing an effective date. Summary: This action will allow the Property and Real Estate Management Division to satisfy a condition of zoning approval for Fire Station No. 14 (R2007-1433), by which Palm Beach County (County) is required to re-designate a parcel of County owned land as right-of-way. The parcel consists of 319 square feet at the northeast corner of Indiantown Road and 120th Trail North. District 1 (PK)
8. Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for improvements of Alt. A1A/SR 811 from north of Donald Ross Road to Center Street (Project); and
B) adopt a Resolution concerning this Agreement.
Summary: The Project involves the widening (to a six-lane divided roadway) and resurfacing of Alt. A1A/SR 811 from north of Donald Ross Road to Indiantown Road and resurfacing from Indiantown Road to Center Street. Through this JPA, FDOT will reimburse Palm Beach County (County) an amount not-to-exceed $4,482,304 for the improvements of the Project. In addition, the JPA addresses the necessary cooperation and coordination between FDOT and the County. District 1 (MRE)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
9. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) a request to honor Beryl M. Woolbright by dedicating the Woolbright Road Intracoastal bridge to him; and
B) a Budget Transfer of $1,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 4 to Woolbright Road Bridge Dedication Plaque – District 4.
SUMMARY: This Budget Transfer will fund up to $1,000 toward the cost for a dedication plaque, in memory of Beryl M. Woolbright, Sr., to be installed on the Woolbright Road Intracoastal bridge by the Road and Bridge Division in accordance with the intent of the Countywide PPM involving honoring individuals. At the request of the family, Commissioner McCarty agrees to sponsor this dedication. District 4 (MRE)
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11. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) a Contract with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. (Ranger),
the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $29,840,659.52 for
the widening of Okeechobee Boulevard from Royal Palm Beach High School entrance
to east of Florida’s Turnpike to an eight (8) lane facility (Project);
B) a Budget Amendment of $16,840,945 in the Road Impact Fee Fund –
Zone 3 to recognize funding from the County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP)
Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation consisting of CIGP funding
of $6,500,000 plus Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) funding of
$10,340,945 and appropriate it to Okeechobee Boulevard from west of SR 7 to east
of Florida’s Turnpike; and
C) a Budget Amendment of $134,640 in the Road Impact Fee Zone –
Zone 3 to recognize municipal participation from the City of West Palm Beach
and appropriate it to Okeechobee Boulevard from west of SR 7 to east of
Florida’s Turnpike.
SUMMARY: This Contract will provide all the work necessary to construct the Project. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the Project is 15% overall. The SBE participation committed for the project by Ranger is 15.02%. The time limit for the completion of all work under this contract shall be 720 calendar days (with Phase 1 to be completed within 90 calendar days and Phase 2 to be completed within 210 calendar days as further described in Special Provisions). Districts 2 & 6 (MRE)
12. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Release of two (2) removal agreements on the north side of State Road 80 between Sunshine Road and Fairgrounds Road. Summary: This action approves a Release of two (2) removal agreements granted in 1974 and 1986 for the placement of signs on State Road 80 between Sunshine Road and Fairgrounds Road. District 6 (PK)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
13. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Budget Transfer of $340,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 4 to Congress Avenue from Clint Moore Road to Delray Beach City Limits; and
B) a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Boca Raton (City) for the installation of street lighting along Congress Avenue within the City Limits.
Summary: Approval of the Budget Transfer will provide the funds to pay for the installation of street lights along Congress Avenue within the City Limits. Approval of this Reimbursement Agreement will allow the Palm Beach County to reimburse the City funds up to $340,000. District 4 (MRE)
14. Staff recommends motion
to approve:
A) a Budget Transfer of $13,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 7 to Cabana Colony Local Drainage; and
B) a Budget Transfer of $13,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund from Cabana Colony Local Drainage to Mangonia Park Lift Station/Water Plant Generator Design – District 7.
Summary: Approval of these Budget Transfers will provide funds to help pay for the cost of the electrical design of the Town of Mangonia Park Lift Station and Water Plant Generators. District 7 (MRE)
15. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) a Budget Transfer of $10,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 6 to Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District – Open Emulsion to pave south ‘F’ Road; and
B) an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (R2007-1919) with Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District for the purchase of open grade emulsion to pave south ‘F’ Road.
Summary: Approval of this Budget Transfer and the Amendment will provide additional funds of $10,000 to the approved November 6, 2007 Agreement in the amount of $179,000 for a total of $189,000. Additional cost incurred was due to the unforeseeable change of general contractor. District 3 (MRE)
16. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Removal of Boston Court from further consideration
from the Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) project list. SUMMARY: At the December 19, 2006 Board of County
Commissioners (Board) meeting, the direction of the Board was to re-petition
the property owners of all existing projects in the MSTU project list. The re-petitioning for Boston Court revealed
that out of the eight (8) property owners, four (4) voted not in favor of the
Project, and four (4) did not respond at all. District 3/MSTU District C (MRE)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
17. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) a Financial Assistance Agreement with Bonaire Village Condominium Association, Inc. (Association) to provide reimbursement funding not-to-exceed $35,000; and
B) a Budget Transfer of $35,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 5 to Jog Road fence and buffer beautification from South Oriole Boulevard to 1,020 feet north of South Oriole Boulevard.
Summary: This Agreement provides funding to reimburse the Association up to a maximum of $35,000 of the cost to install beautification improvements along Palm Beach County’s right-of-way for Jog Road from South Oriole Boulevard to 1,020 feet north of South Oriole Boulevard. The Association will be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of these improvements. District 5 (MRE)
18. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplemental
Agreement No. 10 to Project Agreement (R2001-1619) in the amount of $37,349
with K-F Group, Inc. for professional services.
Summary: This Supplemental Agreement
will provide the services necessary for the preparation of a wetland and
uplands tie-in survey for Jog Road from Roebuck Road to 45th Street
(Project). Districts
2 & 6 (PK)
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract for the Financially Assisted Agency
Program, Florida Outreach for the Blind, Inc. for the period October 1, 2007,
through September 30, 2008 in the amount of $25,000, for services to
visually-impaired persons. SUMMARY: On July 11, 2007, and September 20, 2007,
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the list of agencies and
funding allocations under the Financially Assisted Agency Program. The information submitted in this item
reflects part of the final funding approved by the Board of County
Commissioners for FY 2008, which is $13,749,311. This last contract was not processed until
this date due to the agency’s inability to secure the required insurance. The insurance is now in place. (Financially Assisted Agency Program) Countywide (TKF)
2. Staff recommends motion to ratify: the Chairperson’s signature on the FY 2008-2009 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Grant Application (LIHEAP) with the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs for the period March 1, 2008, through March 31, 2009, in the amount of $1,151,961, for utility assistance to low-income families. SUMMARY: The FY 2008-2009 LIHEAP grant application package was received on January 29, 2008 with instructions to complete and return the application as soon as possible, but no later than February 11, 2008. Sufficient time was not available to schedule the item on the regular agenda. LIHEAP funds in the amount of $1,151,961 will enable Community Action to serve an estimated 3,552 low-income households. Benefits will include assistance with energy bills and crisis assistance to prevent disconnection of service. No County funds are required. (Community Action Program) Countywide (TKF)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: travel for Head Start /Early Head Start Policy Council Members,
Edward H. Gaynes and Sharon Watson Grant, for the period of April 19, 2008,
through April 24, 2008, at an estimated cost of $4,286, to attend the National
Head Start Association 35th Annual Training Conference in Nashville,
Tennessee. SUMMARY: Travel
approval is requested for two (2) Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council
members to attend the National Head Start Association 35th Annual
Training Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The grantor agency requires that
Head Start parents and community representatives receive training in order to
take an active role in the program. The
estimated cost of $4,286 provides for conference registration, lodging,
ground transportation, airfare and meals for two participants. Funding
consists of $3,429 (80%) in Federal funds and $857 (20%) in County funds. (Head Start) Countywide (TKF)
4. Staff recommends motion to approve: a one (1) year renewal option to the Lease Agreement with Susan Stechnij and Santiago Boiton for the period of June 1, 2008, through May 30, 2009, in an amount of $27,900, to provide transitional housing for Community Action clients in the Glades. SUMMARY: The Community Services Department Community Action Program currently leases two (2) – two (2) room suites with Susan Stechnij and Santiago Boiton, at 164 E. 2nd Street in Pahokee to provide temporary housing for low-income individuals. The term of the original Lease Agreement was for one (1) year with one (1) - one (1) year renewal option. The total annual cost of the lease is $27,900, which consists of $23,250 in Federal funds and $4,650 in County funds. The lease spans two (2) fiscal years. County match is included in the FY 2008 budget and is being requested in the FY 2009 budget. (Community Action Program) District 6 (TKF)
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a 1999 Chevrolet 2500 4x4 Pickup Truck (VIN 1GCGK24R0XR715170; asset number 10124786) to the City of South Bay;
B) approve a Budget Transfer of $6,347 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 6 to the Cabana Colony; and
C) approve a Budget Transfer of $6,347 in the Capital Outlay Fund from Cabana Colony - Local Drainage to Chevrolet 2500 Pickup Truck/City of South Bay - District 6.
Summary: These actions will result in the
conveyance of a pickup truck that is no longer needed by the County to the City
of South Bay for the nominal sum of one dollar ($1). The truck will be used as
a mosquito spray vehicle. The associated budget transfers increase the gas tax
support and decrease the ad valorem support for the Cabana Colony Drainage
Project, freeing up ad valorem funds that will be used to reimburse Fleet
Management Division for the value of the truck. Commissioner Santamaria has requested that the
truck be conveyed to the City at nominal cost.
Countywide (PK)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
2 to Contract with Precision Air Systems, Inc. (R2006-2091) to implement the
second renewal of an annual HVAC contract.
Summary: Amendment No. 2 is a renewal to the Annual
Contract–HVAC which was awarded to Precision Air Systems, Inc. as one (1) of
eight (8) approved participants. The
contractor will continue to perform on projects for various facilities. This annual HVAC contract is an
indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of
$1,000,000. The renewal term is twelve (12) months or until $1,000,000 in work
orders are issued. Staff is bringing
forward the Amendment at this time based on pending work which would exceed the
value assigned to the contract. All
terms of the original contract remain in effect. This is the second of four (4) extensions
allowed by the contract. SBE
participation goals for the HVAC contracts are 15%. Precision Air’s participation for work orders
issued to date is 100%. Work orders
issued to date for all eight (8) annual contracts include a combined SBE
participation of 75.4%. (FD&O
Admin) Countywide (JM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
2 to Contract with Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. (R2006-2103) to
implement the second renewal of an annual HVAC contract. Summary: Amendment No. 2 is a renewal to the Annual
Contract–HVAC which was awarded to Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. as one (1)
of eight (8) approved contractors. The
contractor will continue to perform on projects for various facilities. This annual HVAC contract is an
indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of $1,000,000. The renewal term is twelve (12) months or
until $1,000,000 in work orders are issued.
Staff is bringing forward the Amendment at this time based on pending
work which would exceed the value assigned to the contract. All terms of the original contract remain in
effect. This is the second of four (4)
extensions allowed by the contract. SBE
participation goals for the HVAC contracts are 15%. Siemens’ participation for work orders issued
to date is 0%. Work orders issued to date for all eight (8) contracts include a
combined SBE participation of 75.4%.
(FD&O Admin) Countywide (JM)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
1 to Contract with Hi-Tech Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc. (R2007-0941) to
implement the first renewal of an annual roofing contract. Summary: Amendment No. 1 is a renewal to the Annual
Contract–Roofing which was awarded to Hi-Tech Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc.,
as one (1) of seven (7) approved roofing contractors. The contractor will continue to perform as an
annual roofing contractor for roofing of various facilities. This annual roofing contract is an
indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of $1,500,000. The renewal term is twelve (12) months or
until $1,500,000 in work orders are issued.
Staff is bringing forward the Amendment at this time based on pending
work which would exceed the value assigned to the contract. All terms of the original contract remain in
effect. This is the first of four (4) extensions allowed by the contract. SBE participation goals for the roofing
contracts are 15%. Hi-Tech Roofing’s
participation for work orders issued to date is 100%. Work Orders issued to
date for all seven (7) annual contracts include a combined SBE participation of
31.7%. (FD&O Admin) Countywide (JM)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
1 to Contract with Murton Roofing Corp. (R2007-0942) to implement the first
renewal of an annual roofing contract. Summary: Amendment No. 1 is a renewal to the Annual
Contract–Roofing which was awarded to Murton Roofing Corp., as one (1) of seven
(7) approved roofing contractors. The
contractor will continue to perform as an annual roofing contractor for roofing
of various facilities. This annual
roofing contract is an indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a
maximum value of $1,500,000. The renewal
term is twelve (12) months or until $1,500,000 in work orders are issued. Staff is bringing forward the Amendment at
this time based on pending work which would exceed the value assigned to the
contract. All terms of the original
contract remain in effect. This is the first of four (4) extensions allowed by
the contract. SBE participation goals
for the roofing contracts are 15%.
Murton Roofing’s participation for work orders issued to date is 0%.
Work orders issued to date for all seven (7) annual contracts include a
combined SBE participation of 31.7%.
(FD&O Admin) Countywide (JM)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
1 to Contract with Roofing Concepts Unlimited/Florida, Inc. (R2007-0943) to
implement the first renewal of an annual roofing contract. Summary: Amendment No. 1 is a renewal to the Annual
Contract–Roofing which was awarded to Roofing Concepts Unlimited/Florida, Inc.,
as one (1) of seven (7) approved roofing contractors. The contractor will
continue to perform as an annual roofing contractor for roofing of various
facilities. This annual roofing contract
is an indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of
$1,500,000. The renewal term is twelve
(12) months or until $1,500,000 in work orders are issued. Staff is bringing forward the Amendment at
this time based on pending work which would exceed the value assigned to the
contract. All terms of the original
contract remain in effect. This is the first of four (4) extensions allowed by
the contract. SBE participation goals
for the roofing contracts are 15%. Roofing
Concept’s participation for work orders issued to date is 0%. Work orders issued to date for all seven (7) annual
contracts include a combined SBE participation of 31.7%. (FD&O Admin) Countywide (JM)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
1 to Contract with Certified Roofing Specialists, Inc. (R2007-1101) to
implement the first renewal of an annual roofing contract. Summary: Amendment No. 1 is a renewal to the Annual
Contract–Roofing which was awarded to Certified Roofing Specialists, Inc., as
one (1) of seven (7) approved roofing contractors. The contractor will continue to perform as an
annual roofing contractor for roofing of various facilities. This annual roofing contract is an
indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of
$1,500,000. The renewal term is twelve (12)
months or until $1,500,000 in work orders are issued. Staff is bringing forward the Amendment at
this time based on pending work which would exceed the value assigned to the
contract. All terms of the original
contract remain in effect. This is the
first of four (4) extensions allowed by the contract. SBE participation goals for the roofing
contracts are 15%. Certified Roofing’s
participation for work orders issued to date is 0%. Work orders issued to date for all seven (7)
annual contracts include a combined SBE participation of 31.7%. (FD&O Admin) Countywide (JM)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
1 to Contract with Advanced Roofing, Inc. (R2007-1102) to implement the first
renewal of an annual roofing contract. Summary:
Amendment No. 1 is a renewal to the
Annual Contract–Roofing which was awarded to Advanced Roofing, Inc., as one (1)
of seven (7) approved roofing contractors. The contractor will continue to perform as an
annual roofing contractor for roofing of various facilities. This annual roofing contract is an
indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of
$1,500,000. The renewal term is twelve (12)
months or until $1,500,000 in work orders are issued. Staff is bringing forward the Amendment at
this time based on pending work which would exceed the value assigned to the
contract. All terms of the original
contract remain in effect. This is the first of four (4) extensions allowed by
the contract. SBE participation goals
for the roofing contracts are 15%. Advanced’s participation for work orders
issued to date is 0%. Work orders issued
to date for all seven (7) annual contracts include a combined SBE participation
of 31.7%. (FD&O Admin) Countywide (JM)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
1 to Contract with The Roof Authority, Inc. (R2007-1301) to implement the first
renewal of an annual roofing contract. Summary:
Amendment No. 1 is a renewal to the
Annual Contract–Roofing which was awarded to The Roof Authority, Inc., as one (1)
of seven (7) approved roofing contractors. The contractor will continue to perform as an
annual roofing contractor for roofing of various facilities. This annual roofing contract is an
indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of
$1,500,000. The renewal term is twelve (12)
months or until $1,500,000 in work orders are issued. Staff is bringing forward the Amendment at
this time based on pending work which would exceed the value assigned to the
contract. All terms of the original
contract remain in effect. This is the first of four (4) extensions allowed by
the contract. SBE participation goals
for the roofing contracts are 15%. The Roof Authority’s participation for work
orders issued to date is 0%. Work orders
issued to date for all seven (7) annual contracts include a combined SBE
participation of 31.7%. (FD&O Admin)
Countywide (JM)
9. Staff recommends motion
to approve: Amendment No. 1 to
Contract with Industrial Roof Repairs, Inc. (R2007-1302) to implement the first
renewal of an annual roofing contract. Summary:
Amendment No. 1 is a renewal to the
Annual Contract–Roofing which was awarded to Industrial Roof Repairs, Inc., as
one (1) of seven (7) approved roofing contractors. The contractor will continue
to perform as an annual roofing contractor for roofing of various
facilities. This annual roofing contract
is an indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of
$1,500,000. The renewal term is twelve
(12) months or until $1,500,000 in work orders are issued. Staff is bringing forward the Amendment at
this time based on pending work which would exceed the value assigned to the contract. All terms of the original contract remain in
effect. This is the first of four (4) extensions allowed by the contract. SBE participation goals for the roofing
contracts are 15%. Industrial’s
participation for work orders issued to date is 0%. Work orders issued to date for all seven (7) annual
contracts include a combined SBE participation of 31.7%. (FD&O Admin) Countywide (JM)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
16 to the Contract with Catalfumo Construction Ltd. (R2003-1543) in the amount
of $2,145,984.81 for construction management services for the Okeechobee Branch
Library establishing a Guarantee Maximum Price (GMP) for renovations of the
existing 17,000 sq. ft. library and site.
Summary: Amendment No. 16 is for the Okeechobee Branch
Library and establishes a GMP of $2,145,984.81 and 124 calendar days to
complete the building renovation and site work.
The GMP includes the cost of work and the construction manager’s fee
associated with the work and contingency.
The SBE goal for this contract is 15% and this project participation is
31.0%. (Capital Improvements Division) District 2 (JM)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract with
Brang Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,559,000 for the construction of
the Belvedere Animal Care & Control Incinerator & Kennel
Replacement. Summary: This Contract will provide for the removal and
replacement of the existing incinerator, removal and replacement of existing
flooring and kenneling systems, and miscellaneous interior alterations. The existing facility was constructed in 1990
and the kenneling systems, flooring and incinerator have deteriorated, are no
longer maintainable, and need replacement.
The SBE goal for this project is 15%.
Brang Construction, Inc. bid includes participation of 18%. The Contract time is 330 calendar days to
substantial completion. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 6
(JM)
12. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Easement
Agreement with the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County and the Loxahatchee River
Environmental Control District (“Encon”)
to allow each party ingress, egress and utilities. Summary: The County and SWA
recently purchased the 230-acre Hatcher/Halperin property on Indiantown
Road. Title and survey review during the
acquisition process revealed a vague legal description of a 30' roadway
easement shared by the prior owners, the Hatcher’s, and Encon. This 30' roadway provides ingress and egress to/from
Indiantown Road. At Closing, it was
agreed that a new Easement Agreement would be executed to more accurately
define the easement. The new easement is
15' wide on each side of the centerline of the roadway and approximately
1986.85' long (1.368 acres). The
Easement Agreement is being granted at no cost in that it benefits the three (3)
governmental entities. This Easement
Agreement was approved by the Encon and the Solid Waste Authority. (PREM) District
1 (JMB)
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APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
14. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant
Services Authorization (CSA) No. 7 to Contract (R2002-1981) with BRPH
Architects-Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $550,000 for design services for
Purchasing/Fixed Assets Warehouse. Summary:
On November 12, 2002, the Board entered
into a Contract with BRPH Architects-Engineers, Inc. for professional architectural
and engineering services for Phase I of the Operations & Support Center. CSA No. 7 provides for the remainder of design
services which includes architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil
engineering services to support the design development, construction documents,
bidding as well as construction administration for the Purchasing/Fixed Assets
Warehouse at the Operations & Support Center. The estimated construction
cost of the project is $12M and funding for the construction was approved as part
of the FY ‘08 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The SBE goal for this phase of the project is
15%. The SBE participation in this CSA
is 15%. Including this CSA, the overall
SBE participation is 15%. This is the
final phase of construction at Operations & Support Center (OSC) and will
complete the Public Buildings Development Program. Upon completion of the facility, all County
industrial users will have been relocated from Belvedere Road. (Capital Improvements Division) District 2 (JM)
15. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 5
to the Contract (R2003-1753) with Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville
(PGAL) in the amount of $232,554 for planning, design and construction
administration services for the renovations of the Southwest County Regional
Library. Summary: The scope of services provides for
architectural and engineering services for building planning, design,
permitting and construction administration for renovation of the existing
24,000 sq. ft. building and associated site changes. The construction cost estimate for this
project is $4,680,000. The SBE goal for
this project is 15%. PGAL will provide
25.1% SBE participation. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 5 (JM)
16. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Utility Easement Agreement in favor of BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a AT&T Florida for installation of underground communication lines adjacent to Dick Moroso Waterway Park. Summary: The County is developing Dick Moroso Waterway Park on 3.70 acres on the east side of U.S. Highway 1, in Riviera Beach. Construction of the access drive into the Park requires the relocation of electric and telephone lines along U.S. Highway 1. This Agreement provides for the relocation of the existing telephone lines along U.S. Highway 1 within a new 5' x 161' underground easement. The easement is being granted at no charge as the lines are being relocated at the request of the County. (PREM) District 7 (JMB)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 002 to an Agreement (R2006-1348) with the Housing Partnership, Inc., to: a) extend the expiration date from December 31, 2007, to December 31, 2008; and b) increase the amount funded under the Agreement by $53,136 from $2,450,930 to $2,504,066, in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. SUMMARY: The Agreement provided the Housing Partnership, Inc. (the Partnership), $2,400,000 in funding to purchase approximately 7.29 acres of land located on Davis Road just south of Melaleuca Lane in unincorporated Palm Beach County. The purchase of the land was intended for the construction of affordable housing. The Agreement presently provides the Partnership a payment for services and costs incurred while it holds the property until a final decision is made for its use. The amount allocated for this purpose was fully spent by December 31, 2007. This Amendment provides an additional year to the term of the Agreement, and allocates $53,134 to continue to compensate the Partnership. During the extension year, the Community Land Trust will evaluate the feasibility of developing the land for affordable housing, and will advise HCD of its decision on whether it desires to request the County for the receipt of title to the land. These are federal funds that require no local match. District 3 (TKF)
2. Staff recommends motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution approving the Second Amendment to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) (R2006-0735) for fiscal years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 authorizing the new Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program; and authorizing various technical revisions to the LHAP for Florida Housing Finance Corporation compliance; and
B) approve the allocation of $2,500,000 in SHIP program income for implementation of the new Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program.
SUMMARY: The State Housing Initiatives
Program provides funding to the Commission on Affordable Housing for various
programs designed to assist in the development and preservation of affordable
housing. This new initiative will
provide financial assistance to eligible extremely-low, very low, and low
income households to make needed repairs to their individually owned
residences. Assistance in the amount of
$5,000 or less will be provided in the form of a conditional grant with
guarantees required by the homeowner.
Assistance in amounts greater than $5,000 will be provided as a deferred
payment zero interest loan secured by a lien for up to thirty (30) years. The technical revisions to existing
Commission on Affordable Housing (CAH) programs are necessary to address recent
recommendations by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) and the
Florida Housing Coalition (FHC). This
new initiative and these technical revisions were presented to the Commission
on Affordable Housing on March 28, 2008.
Countywide (TKF)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: contracts
for engineering/professional services with the following firms:
A) Carollo Engineers Water
Plant and Water Resources
Engineering
Services
B)
Jordan,
Jones & Goulding, Inc. Wastewater Consulting Services
C) Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc. Utility Hydrogeologic and Water
Resources
Engineering Services
D) Mathews Consulting, Inc. General Utility, Architectural
and
Value Engineering Services
E) A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. Utility
Distribution & Collection
System
Consulting Services
F) Boyle Engineering Corp. Utility Distribution & Collection
System
Consulting Services
G) Hillers Electrical Engineering, Inc. Electrical
Instrumentation
&
Telemetry Consulting Services
SUMMARY: These continuing contracts
will be used by the Water Utilities Department to obtain
engineering/professional services for utility related projects. Consultant Service Authorizations will be
negotiated and issued against these contracts on a task basis at the sole
discretion of the County. Each contract
has a term of three (3) years, subject to annual performance review. All of the firms have agreed to meet, or
exceed, a 15% small business participation goal. Each consultant has included a list of
certified small business (SBE) subcontractors which they intend to use to meet
their goal. Countywide (JM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
Agreement No. 4600001317 with the South Florida Water Management
District (SFWMD) for the Regional Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Pilot
Project along the Hillsborough Canal, providing for transfer of ownership of
the ASR, potable water wells and raw water piping to Palm Beach County. SUMMARY: The County has successfully constructed the
ASR project and began operation of the project in October of 2004. Agreement No. 4600001317 provides for
transfer of ownership of the ASR project from the SFWMD to the County including
one (1) – five (5) million gallon per day aquifer ASR well, a Floridan aquifer
monitor well, five (5) raw water wells and a raw water transmission main along
the Hillsboro Canal west of State Road 7.
The Agreement requires the County to collaborate with the SFWMD on the
ASR operation for a five (5) year period, which ends on October 14, 2009. (WUD Project No. 98-66) District 5 (MJ)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 6 to the Contract with Poole
and Kent Company, Inc. (R2005-1928) for the Lake Region Water Treatment Plant
(LRWTP) increasing the contract price by $500,000. SUMMARY: This Change Order
authorizes the Contractor to accelerate construction of certain portions of the
Water Treatment Plant in order to make potable water available for distribution
to the three (3) cities by March 31, 2008 and funded by the South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD). Total change orders to date equal a credit of
$6,922,908.40 (35.09% decrease). The
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE
Ordinance is 15.0% overall. The contract
with the Poole and Kent Company, Inc.
provides for SBE participation of 15.92% overall. This Change Order includes zero overall SBE
participation. The contractor’s cumulative SBE participation, including this Change
Order, is 25.16% overall. (WUD Project No.
03-169) District 6 (JM)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept Modification No. 2 to Purchase Order No.
GA133F-06-SE-3414 with the U.S., Department of Commerce/National Oceanographic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) extending the due date to September 30,
2008 for seagrass mapping in the Lake Worth Lagoon (LWL) in the amount of
$16,077 that was previously budgeted in FY 2006-2007;
B) accept Purchase Order No. WC133F-07-SE-4909 in the amount of
$10,000 from NOAA for seagrass mapping in the LWL, expiring March 31, 2009;
C) approve Budget Amendment of $26,077 in the General Fund to recognize revenue from both Purchase Orders; and
D) authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign all
future time extensions task assignments, certifications, and other forms associated
with Purchase Order No. 133F-06-SE-3414 and No. WC133F-07-SE-4909, and
necessary minor amendments that do not change the scope of work or terms and
conditions of Purchase Orders.
Summary: The Budget Amendment recognizes both Purchase Orders from NOAA to fund LWL monitoring program costs for the 2007 Seagrass and Mangrove Mapping project. No local match required. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, & 7 (SF)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Contract No. SL898 (R2001-0772) for the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) to perform upland invasive exotic plant control services on a task assignment basis and expiring June 30, 2011. Summary: Amendment No. 1 provides a revision of paragraph 4.A. for payment through a fixed price/cost reimbursement/fee schedule as specified in each executed task assignment. Authorized fee schedule costs will be identified in the task assignment. Travel costs are not eligible for reimbursement under this revised contract. State share of any task assignment costs would be allocated to the County on a reimbursement basis. Also, Amendment No. 1 provides for the addition of paragraph 4.E. which stipulates requirements for invoicing and supporting documents when subcontractors are used to do the exotic vegetation removal work. These requirements are included in the Contract Payment Requirements portion of the contract. In addition, the Task Assignment Notification Form and the Task Assignment Change Order Form of the original contract are deleted in their entirety and replaced with revised forms which document the task assignment work. In all other respects, the contract and attachments relative thereto will remain in full force and effect. Countywide (SF)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: the revised Management Plan for the Rosemary Scrub Natural Area. Summary: The Rosemary Scrub Natural Area Management Plan was originally approved by the Board on March 4, 1997. The Management Plan was revised in 2007 to include additional information regarding the history of the site and its biological resources, a chronology of significant events and activities occurring since the County’s acquisition, improvements in management techniques, and other new information. The County continues to manage the natural area with the assistance of the City of Boynton Beach. District 4 (SF)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Lantana (Districts 4 & 7)
B) Interlocal Agreement with the City of Boynton Beach (District 4)
C) Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Jupiter (District 1)
D) Interlocal Agreement with the Village of Tequesta (District 1)
E) Interlocal Agreement with the City of West Palm Beach (Districts 2 & 7)
F) Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County Sheriff Office (Countywide)
Summary: As part of the Manatee Protection Plan, the County has committed to annually provide $200,000 of funding for additional on-water law enforcement in the County’s waterways. On December 18, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Resolution (R2007-2277) with a standard form Interlocal Agreement with law enforcement agencies for an increased law enforcement presence in estuarine waters of Palm Beach County. Delegation of the authority to execute these standard form Interlocal Agreements was approved, pursuant to PPM No. CW-O-051, on January 2, 2008. Districts 1, 2, 4, 7 and Countywide (SF)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Budget Transfer of $600,000 in the Natural Areas Fund from
Reserves to transfer to the Capital Outlay Fund to support capital activities
on the Loxahatchee Slough Project; and
B) Budget Amendment of $600,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund to
recognize a transfer from the Natural Areas Fund to the Loxahatchee Slough
Project.
Summary: A Budget Transfer in the Natural
Areas Fund will provide $600,000 in funding from Reserves for vegetation
control activities in the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area for the remainder of
the fiscal year by transferring budget to the Capital Outlay Fund where the
project account exists. A Budget
Amendment in the Capital Outlay Fund will recognize the transfer from the
Natural Areas Fund. District 1 (SF)
M. PARKS
& RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: executed Independent Contractor Agreement
received during the month of February: First Choice Basketball Association,
Caloosa Park. 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
Agreement has 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. District 3 (AH)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: original executed Request for Funding Form
for School Board Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) project for Palm Beach
Lakes Community High School in an amount not-to-exceed $9,200 for the girl’s
basketball team tournaments. SUMMARY:
This fully executed Request for Funding Form is for School Board RAP allocations
made in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for the funding of RAP
Projects (R2003‑1747), as amended. Funding is from the Recreation
Assistance Program (RAP) District 7 Funds. District 7 (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: original executed Request for Funding Form
for School Board Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) project for Atlantic
Community High School in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000 for the purchase of
band uniforms. SUMMARY: This
fully executed Request for Funding Form is for School Board RAP allocations made
in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for the funding of RAP Projects
(R2003‑1747), as amended. Funding
is from the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 4 Funds. District 7 (AH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: original executed Amendment to Request for
Funding Form for School Board Recreation Assistance Program project for Golden
Grove Elementary School for the purchase and installation of fitness trail
equipment (R2007‑0991) to extend the project completion date from
January 31, 2008, to June 30, 2008. SUMMARY:
This fully executed Amendment to Request for Funding Form is being
processed in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for the Funding of
Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) Projects (R2003-1747), as amended. District 6 (AH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: original executed Amendment to Request for Funding Form for School Board
Recreation Assistance Program project for John I. Leonard Community High School
for the purchase of football team academic and athletic equipment (R2007‑1347)
to extend the project completion date from January 31, 2008, to June 30,
2008. SUMMARY: This fully
executed Amendment to Request for Funding Form is being processed in accordance
with the Interlocal Agreement for the funding of Recreation Assistance Program
(RAP) Projects (R2003-1747), as amended.
District 2 (AH)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service of South Palm Beach County, Incorporated
for the period April 1, 2008, through May 28, 2009, in an amount not-to-exceed
$5,000 for funding of the 2008 Diamond Club Senior Recreational Program. SUMMARY: This funding is to assist
with expenses for the Diamond Club Senior Recreational Program offered by Ruth
Rales Jewish Family Service of South Palm Beach County, Incorporated. The program serves approximately 120 senior
citizens aged seventy-five (75) years and older. The Agreement allows for the reimbursement of
eligible project costs incurred subsequent to March 1, 2008. Funding is from the Recreation Assistance
Program (RAP) District 5 Funds. District 5 (AH)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, Inc. for the period April 1, 2008,
through August 31, 2008, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000 for funding of a
performance tour to the Children in Harmony Choral Festival. SUMMARY: This funding is to help
offset costs for Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, Inc.’s performance tour to
the Children in Harmony Choral Festival at Walt Disney World from May 22
through May 25, 2008. Approximately 50
children and youth will participate in the tour. Funding is from Recreation Assistance Program
(RAP) District 2 Funds. District 7 (AH)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (Cont’d)
8. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: First Amendment to Agreement (R2007-2204)
with Hold My Hand, Inc. for funding of a tennis tournament. SUMMARY: This fully executed First
Amendment to Agreement in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000 extends the project
completion date from August 30, 2007, to April 1, 2008, and the term of the
Agreement from December 30, 2007, to April 1, 2008, 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, including the funding amount, remain the same. Funding for the project is from the
Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 6 Funds. District 6 (AH)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with Glades Glen Browns Youth Football League, Inc. for the period April 1,
2008, through July 31, 2008, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000 for funding of
operational expenses. SUMMARY: This
funding is to help offset costs incurred by Glades Glen Browns Youth Football
League, Inc. for operational expenses for its football program. The league serves approximately 100 youth
from the western communities. The
Agreement allows for the reimbursement of eligible expenses incurred subsequent
to January 4, 2008. Funding is from the
Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 6 Funds. District 6 (AH)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement
with the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for the period April 1,
2008, through December 1, 2008, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000 for funding
of the Delray Beach pop-up book. SUMMARY:
This funding is to help offset costs paid by the Greater Delray Beach
Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for a “pop-up” book celebrating the history, culture,
and recreational opportunities in the City of Delray Beach. The book will be distributed at a variety of
venues in Delray Beach, and is anticipated to be viewed by approximately 20,000
people annually. The Agreement allows for the reimbursement of eligible expenses
incurred subsequent to January 1, 2007.
Funding is from Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 7
Funds. District 7 (AH)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Agreement with the City of Boca Raton for the period April 1, 2008,
through March 31, 2011, in an amount not-to-exceed $350,000 for Boca Raton’s
governmental television channel equipment; and
B) Budget Transfer of $350,000 within the $25M
GO Parks and Cultural Improvements Bond Fund - 2003 from Reserves to Boca Raton
television channel equipment.
SUMMARY: This Agreement provides funding for the purchase and installation of
equipment for Boca Raton’s television channel. The Agreement allows for the
reimbursement of pre-Agreement expenses incurred subsequent to February 27,
2007. Funding is from the 2002 $50 Million Recreational and Cultural Facilities
Bond referendum - District 4. District 4 (PK)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (Cont’d)
12. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) First Amendment to Agreement (R2008-0082) with Loggerhead Marinelife
Center, Inc. for decking, walkways, and landscape improvements to increase
funding from $57,185 to $62,185, and to extend the project completion date from
April 30, 2008 to July 30, 2008, and the reimbursement request date from July
30, 2008, to September 30, 2008;
B) a Budget Transfer of $5,000 in the
Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 1 to the County
Transportation Trust Fund;
C) a
Budget Transfer of $5,000 in the Transportation Trust Fund increasing the
annual transfer from the Transportation Improvement Fund and decreasing the
annual transfer from the General Fund;
D) a
Budget Transfer of $5,000 in the General Fund decreasing the annual transfer to
the County Transportation Trust Fund and increasing the annual transfer to the
Park Improvement Fund; and
E) a Budget Amendment of $5,000 in the Park
Improvement Fund increasing the annual transfer from the General Fund and
increasing the appropriation to the District 1 Recreation Assistance Program
(RAP).
SUMMARY:
This Amendment
increases the amount of funding for the Loggerhead Marinelife Center by $5,000
for a total project amount not-to-exceed $62,185, and extends the project
completion date from April 30, 2008, to July 30, 2008 and the
reimbursement request date from July 30, 2008 to September 30, 2008. The remainder of the Agreement remains the
same. The budget transfers and budget
amendment increase the gas tax support and decrease the ad valorem support of
the County Transportation Trust Fund, thereby allowing for the allocation of
the available ad valorem support to the District 1 Recreation Assistance
Program (RAP). At the November 21, 2006,
Board meeting, the flexibility of up to $200,000 in transfers was approved for
this purpose. With the approval of this
project, the remaining balance available in transfers for District 1 will
be $35,315. District 1 (AH)
13. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) ratify the Chairperson’s signature on a State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Land and Water Conservation Fund
(L&WCF) Grant Application submitted for the South County Regional Park
Parcel “A” Phase III Development Project;
B) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to
execute the grant project agreement, time extensions, task assignments,
certifications, standard forms, or amendments to the agreement that do not
change the scope of work or terms and conditions of the agreement, if the grant
is approved; and
C) authorize the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department
to serve as Liaison Agent with the Florida DEP for this project.
SUMMARY: This Grant Application requests $200,000 from
the L&WCF for the South County Regional Park Parcel “A” Phase III
Development Project. The project
elements include a dog park with a large and small dog area, gazebos, drinking
fountains (dog & people), two (2) ADA compliant playgrounds, age
appropriate swing sets, a restroom, bike trail, and a freshwater boat ramp with
parking. If the grant is awarded, and
once the project is complete, the grant project agreement requires a Notice of
Limitation of Use to be recorded in public records limiting the project site to
outdoor recreation for the use and benefit of the public in perpetuity. District 5 (AH)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (Cont’d)
14. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: original executed Request for Funding Form for School Board Recreation
Assistance Program (RAP) project for Suncoast Community High School in an
amount not-to-exceed $10,000 for a band trip. SUMMARY: This fully
executed Request for Funding Form is for a School Board RAP allocation made in
accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for the funding of RAP Projects (R2003‑1747),
as amended. Funding is from the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 7
Funds. District 7 (AH)
15. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: original executed Request for Funding Form for School Board Recreation
Assistance Program (RAP) project for Forest Hill Community High School in an
amount not-to-exceed $5,000 for Environmental Academy field trips. SUMMARY: This fully executed Request for
Funding Form is for a School Board RAP allocation made in accordance with the
Interlocal Agreement for the funding of RAP Projects (R2003‑1747), as
amended. Funding is from the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) District 7
Funds. District 2 (AH)
16. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Budget Transfer of $64,380 in Park
Improvement Fund from the Florida Boating Improvement Program reserve to Stub
Canal boat ramp improvements. SUMMARY:
This budget transfer will provide
the funding necessary to renovate the two existing boat ramps. Funding is from the Park Improvement Fund
Florida Boating Improvement Program reserve.
District 2 (AH)
17. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Budget Transfer of $90,375 in Park Improvement
Fund from Reserves to Okeeheelee Golf Course Greens Renovation; and
B) Budget Transfer of $80,268 in the $25M GO
Parks & Cultural Improvements Bond Fund - 2005 from Okeeheelee Park Fencing
to Okeeheelee Golf Course Greens Renovation.
SUMMARY: This
budget transfer will provide the funding necessary to renovate 18 holes at the
Okeeheelee Park Golf Course. Funding is
from the Park Improvement Fund reserve and the 2002 $50M GO Parks &
Cultural Improvements Bond referendum. District
6 (AH)
18. Staff recommends motion to approve: Agreement
with ACCESSPORTAMERICA, INC. to develop
and implement outrigger canoeing and windsurfing programs for people with
disabilities. SUMMARY: This Agreement provides for the development
and implementation of an outrigger canoeing and windsurfing program with
instruction for citizens with disabilities in Palm Beach County. ACCESSPORTAMERICA,
INC. will provide the County with boats, equipment and instructors. The County will provide assistance with
supervision of program, docks and a storage area within Okeeheelee Park. This Agreement is for one (1) year with the
option to renew on an annual basis if agreed upon by both parties. ACCESSPORTAMERICA, INC. will provide
instruction to the Therapeutic Recreation Section program participants free of
charge. District 6 (AH)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
P. COOPERATIVE
EXTENSION SERVICE
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Grant
Agreement with Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach, Inc. d/b/a Ocean
Avenue GreenMarket for an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 as start-up funding for
a new seasonal farmers’ market in Boynton Beach. SUMMARY:
Ocean Avenue GreenMarket is a newly established farmers’ market located in
Boynton Beach. Ocean Avenue GreenMarket
will operate a seasonal GreenMarket in Boynton Beach and will provide retail
outlets for over 30 small growers and businesses from October to May. This
Agreement will help assist Ocean Avenue GreenMarket with start-up funding to
operate a GreenMarket in Boynton Beach. Countywide (AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Grant
Agreement with the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau in an amount
not-to-exceed $24,975 from Agricultural Economic Development Program funds to
assist in conducting the 2008 Palm Beach County Sweet Corn Fiesta in West Palm
Beach. The timeframe for this grant is
from the date of BCC approval to September 30, 2008. SUMMARY: The 2008 Palm Beach County Sweet Corn Fiesta
will be held on April 27, 2008, with expenses incurred after April 1, 2008
being eligible for reimbursement. This
event will increase public awareness of local agriculture on a regional and
statewide basis. It provides an opportunity
for a local agricultural organization, the Western Palm Beach County Farm
Bureau, to stage an event that will make our residents more aware of the
significance of our largest vegetable row crop in our County’s billion-dollar
agricultural industry while bringing in people from surrounding counties. This is the eighth year for the event. The
Palm Beach County Agricultural Enhancement Council has reviewed the request and
met with representatives of the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau. The Agricultural Enhancement Council
recommends approval of this request. Countywide (AH)
Q. CRIMINAL
JUSTICE COMMISSION
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Amendment to Resolution 2007-1639,
adding six (6) members to the Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Planning Council membership. SUMMARY:
On September 25, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
adopted Resolution 2007-1639 establishing the Palm Beach County Criminal
Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Planning Council. After holding its
initial meeting the Planning Council recommends adding members to the Council
from the following agencies: Palm Beach County Health Department, Children’s
Services Council, Palm Beach County School District, a practicing Psychiatrist,
Chief Judge of 15th Judicial Circuit, and the Area Agency on Aging
Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. The amended resolution reflects the added
members. Countywide (DW)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (R2007-0332) with Florida State University for a no cost extension from February 27, 2008, to April 22, 2008, to present the final report on the first year evaluation of the Youth Violence Prevention Project. SUMMARY: The Interlocal Agreement expired on February 26, 2008. This extension, at no additional cost to the County, will provide coverage for the Agreement until the final report is received. The extension is necessary due to presentation of the final report being moved from February 26 until April 22 at the request of the County. On February 27, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Criminal Justice Commission to develop a comprehensive evaluation of the Youth Violence Prevention Project, including the commitment to participate from Florida State University’s Center for Criminology and Public Policy Research. The six (6) month update was presented on June 19, 2007. On April 22, 2008, the first year evaluation will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners. Countywide (DW)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Q. CRIMINAL
JUSTICE COMMISSION (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Riviera Beach (R2007-2287) from October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, to increase the amount by $9,000 to purchase equipment in order for law enforcement to operate their new surveillance system. SUMMARY: The City of Riviera Beach purchased License Plate Recognition Cameras as a part of the Youth Violence Prevention Project. This system requires an additional laptop and server to operate the system that was not previously budgeted. The cameras are used to identify stolen vehicles and can also be used for special operations to identify gang members. Additional equipment is also needed to expedite the processing of ballistics evidence. The total amount is not-to-exceed $9,000. This equipment is used in conjunction with the Violent Crimes Task Force and the Countywide law enforcement effort to solve violent crimes. District 7 (DW)
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5. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract with the City of Riviera Beach Civil Drug Court in the amount of $47,747 for the period of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, which will permit the City to hire a case manager position. SUMMARY: On May 29, 2007, the Criminal Justice Commission Board approved the use of $100,000 in Drug Abuse Trust Fund (DATF) monies to contract for residential and outpatient substance abuse services for indigent clients, court ordered to treatment through the Civil Drug Court Program located in the City of Riviera Beach. Of this amount, $52,253 has already been contracted for substance abuse services and $47,747 will be used to contract with the Civil Drug Court for a case manager position. District 7 (DW)
S. FIRE
RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: one
(1) original standard Interlocal Agreement for Swimming Lessons with the City
of Riviera Beach. Summary: Pursuant to Countywide PPM CW-O-051, one (1) standard
County Agreement that has been executed by the County Administrator, or his
designee (the Fire Rescue Administrator) is being submitted as a receive and
file agenda item for the Clerk’s Office to note and receive. This Agreement provides swimming lessons to
members of the public through the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention
Coalition’s Learn to Swim program. Countywide (SB)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
V. METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
Joint Participation Agreement with the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning
Organization for Intergovernmental Coordination and Review, and Public
Transportation Coordination. SUMMARY: The Joint Participation Agreement provides
for coordination of Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) planning
activities with the regional planning council and major transportation service
providers. The Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) provides a standard agreement, which is updated
periodically to reflect new Federal transportation acts and changes to State
Statutes. The County last entered into
this agreement with the Metropolitan Planning Organization in July 1999 prior
to the passage of SAFETEA-LU. Countywide
(DR)
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: three
(3) standard Court Psychology contracts with the 15thJudicial
Circuit for the period July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008 to compensate the County
for psychological services:
A) Agreement for Expert Witness Professional Services for Adult
Competency Evaluations;
B) Agreement for Expert Witness Professional Services for Juvenile
Competency and Psychological Evaluations; and
C) Agreement for Expert Witness Professional Services Related to
Appointment as an Examining Committee Member relating to Guardianship Matters.
SUMMARY: R2005-0792 authorizes the County
Administrator or his designee to sign future contracts to provide psychological
services to the 15th Judicial Circuit. These contracts compensate the County for the
services listed above provided to the 15th Judicial
Circuit by the Court Psychology Section of the Justice Services Division of the
Department of Public Safety. Countywide
(DW)
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
purchase of an endorsement, covering the West County Detention Facility
project, to the three (3) year Master Builders Risk Insurance Program (“MBRIP”)
approved on February 26, 2008 as Agenda Item 7C-2, through the County=s contracted broker, Arthur J. Gallagher
& Co., under Contract No. 05-102/LJ, for a total not-to-exceed cost of
$1,200,000. SUMMARY:
Typically, contractors are required to purchase builder’s risk insurance
as part of the contract price and therefore ultimately paid for by the County
through project funds. The construction
manager responsible for the Jail Expansion Program 2 projects estimated a price
of $2,000,000+ to furnish builder’s risk coverage for the West County Detention
Facility portion of the project. By
adding this project to the recently purchased Master Builders Risk Insurance
Program the County will realize a savings of approximately $800,000. Payments
are based on the construction timetable for commencement of work on the various
phases of this project. Sufficient funds
are budgeted in FY 2008 for this coverage. (Capital Improvements Division)
District 6 (JM)
APRIL 1, 2008
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. INTERNAL
AUDITOR
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Interlocal
Agreement with the Palm Beach County Health Care District (District) for the
County to provide internal auditing services to the District beginning April 1,
2008. Total annual billings to the
District shall not exceed $50,000 in any fiscal year without approval by the
District. Summary: This Agreement allows for the provision of
internal audit services to the District on an on-going basis until terminated
by the parties. Billings are based on
actual payroll hours multiplied by a predetermined rate. Provision of internal Audit services to the
District has been approved by the Audit Committee. Countywide (PFK)
CC. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Precinct
boundary changes submitted by Dr. Arthur Anderson, Supervisor of Elections, as
required by Section 101.001(1), Florida Statutes. SUMMARY: Precinct boundary changes as
indicated. Countywide ( LSJ )
DD. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Budget Amendment of $261,356 in the General Fund
for additional services provided by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to
the Village of Wellington for the period of October 1, 2007, through September
30, 2008. SUMMARY: The Budget
Amendment include the cost for two (2) additional motor deputies and eleven
(11) additional school crossing guards, as set forth in the renewal to the
contract between the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of
Wellington, effective October 1, 2007.
No County funds are required. Countywide (DW)
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APRIL 1, 2008
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A.
Proclamation
declaring April 2008 as “Drowning Prevention Awareness Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Kanjian)
B.
Proclamation
declaring June 2008 as “Palm Beach Multi-Culture Organizational, Inc. Early
Detection and Treatment of Autism Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Kanjian)
C.
Proclamation
declaring April 2008 as “Water Conservation Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Koons)
D.
Proclamation
declaring April 27 – May 4, 2008 as “Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the
Holocaust” in Palm Beach County.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Aaronson)
E.
Proclamation
declaring May 1, 2008 as “Yom Hashoah Remembrance Day” in Palm Beach
County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Aaronson)
F. Proclamation
declaring April 2008 as “Fair Housing Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Greene)
G. Proclamation
declaring April 2008 as “Pets are Wonderful Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Greene)
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APRIL 1, 2008
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the 2008 Lake Worth Lagoon (LWL) Management Plan Update;
B) adopt a Resolution to support the establishment of a LWL Initiative in cooperation with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD);
C) approve an Environmental Analyst Position at Environmental Resources Management (ERM) to facilitate the development of a LWL Initiative;
D) approve a Budget Transfer of $72,524 in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) LWL Fund from contractual services, to provide financial support for the position; and
E) approve a Budget Transfer of $72,524 in the General Fund to
establish a charge off from the LWL Grant Program.
Summary: The 2008 LWL Management Plan is an update to the Plan that was originally adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on December 7, 1999 (R99-2330). The 2008 LWL Management Plan Update includes an Action Plan for the development of a LWL Initiative, in cooperation with the SFWMD. The SFWMD will approve the 2008 LWL Management Plan Update and support the establishment of a LWL Initiative, by Resolution, on April 10, 2008. The Initiative will promote stakeholder adoption of the Plan to generate an increase in participation, commitment and funding support for the LWL. The Environmental Analyst Position is necessary to facilitate the LWL Initiative. The position will secure grant funding and increase public awareness of this regionally important waterbody in need of protection and restoration. The position is funded by the LWL Partnership Grant Program. Countywide (SF)
APRIL 1, 2008
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Management Plan for the Pondhawk Natural Area;
B) approve a Budget Transfer of $262,677 in the Natural Areas Fund
from Reserves to transfer to the Capital Outlay Fund to support restoration
activities on the Pondhawk Natural Area;
C) approve a Budget Amendment of $262,677 in the Capital Outlay
Fund to recognize a transfer from the Natural Areas Fund to the Pondhawk
Natural Area account; and
D) authorize the Chairperson to sign Deeds of Conservation Easement to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) on behalf of the County, provided that the Deeds of Conservation Easement for the Pondhawk Natural Area do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the form Deed of Conservation Easement as previously approved by the Board on September 13, 2005 (R2005-1770).
Summary: The Pondhawk Natural Area Management Plan (Plan) was developed by the Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) and provides guidelines for proposed land management activities on the Pondhawk Natural Area. It was recommended for approval by the Natural Areas Management Advisory Committee (NAMAC) on September 21, 2007, after careful consideration of public comments received at a public hearing held on October 26, 2006 and subsequent comments received from the City of Boca Raton. Budget documents provide funding necessary to complete various capital activities through the end of the fiscal year. The Pondhawk Natural Area is comprised of approximately 79 acres. The site was acquired from the City of Boca Raton in July 2002. Funds for the acquisition were provided from the Palm Beach County Lands for Conservation Purposes Bond Issue Referendum of March 9, 1999, and from matching funds from the Florida Communities Trust in 2004. This site will be managed by ERM as part of the County’s Natural Areas System, which is currently comprised of 36 sites. District 4 (SF)
APRIL 1, 2008
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Management Plan for the Pine Glades Natural Area; and
B) authorize the Chairperson to sign Deeds of Conservation Easement to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) on behalf of the County, provided that the Deeds of Conservation Easement for the Pine Glades Natural Area do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the form Deed of Conservation Easement as previously approved by the Board on September 13, 2005 (R2005-1770).
Summary: The Pine Glades Natural Area Management Plan (Plan) was developed by the Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM). The Plan provides guidelines for proposed land management activities and public use facilities development on the Pine Glades Natural Area. It was recommended for approval by the Natural Areas Management Advisory Committee (NAMAC) on August 17, 2007, after careful consideration of public comments received at a public hearing held on July 25, 2007. The Pine Glades Natural Area is comprised of approximately 6,413 acres. This site was acquired by purchases in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2005, a conservation easement for deed exchange in 2005, and acquisitions made through eminent domain proceedings in 2005 and 2006. Funds for the acquisitions were provided from the Palm Beach County Environmentally Sensitive Lands Bond Issue Referendum of March 12, 1991, the Palm Beach County Lands for Conservation Purposes Bond Issue Referendum of March 9, 1999, the County’s Natural Area Stewardship fund and from matching funds from the Florida Communities Trust. This site will be managed by ERM as part of the County’s Natural Areas System, which is currently comprised of 36 sites. District 1 (SF)
APRIL 1, 2008
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an
Interlocal Agreement with the City of West Palm Beach (City) and the South
Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for construction of a bridge over the
Grassy Waters Preserve at Northlake Boulevard with project cost shares of up to
$1.6 million from the City; up to $800,000 from the SFWMD and up to $700,000
from the County to be matched with $1.5 million from the State;
B) approve Budget Amendment in the Capital Outlay Fund of $1,600,000 to recognize the contribution from the City to the Loxahatchee Slough Bridge Project;
C) approve Budget Amendment in the Capital Outlay Fund of $800,000 to recognize the contribution from SFWMD to the Loxahatchee Slough Bridge Project;
D) request Board direction regarding a Budget Transfer of $800,000 from General Fund Contingency Reserve to the Capital Outlay Fund for the bridge project in the event that the SFWMD fails to execute the Agreement;
E) approve a Budget Amendment of $800,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund to recognize the transfer from Contingency Reserves and reduce Other Physical Environment Revenues previously identified with SFWMD as the source in the event that the SFWMD fails to execute the Agreement, contingent upon budget transfer approval described in D above; and
F) authorize the County Administrator, or his
designee, to sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications
and other forms associated with the Agreements, and necessary minor amendments
that do not change the scope of work or terms and conditions of the Agreement.
Summary: A nearly identical Interlocal Agreement came before and was approved by the BCC on December 4, 2007. Since that time, the SFWMD has become a more reluctant partner. It is unknown at this time whether the SFWMD will sign the Agreement. As a result, both the City and County staff want to clarify how the Agreement will be implemented if the District ultimately does not become a partner. Should the District not become a partner, the County will provide the $800,000 that was contemplated to come from the District. The County’s total contribution toward the $4,600,000 bridge would then become $1,500,000. If the County does not make up the District’s $800,000 share, then $1,500,000 in State grants to the County and another $1,600,000 in State grants to the City could not be utilized. Also, both grants will need to be extended. Should they not be extended, the Agreement would terminate absent other funding sources. At the same time, the County’s expression of willingness to utilize contingency reserves may cause the District to be less compelled to execute the Agreement, thereby increasing the likelihood that contingency funds would be needed. District 6 (SF)
B. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: allowing previously installed paver brick sidewalks
within the Pheasant Walk development to remain, with the requirements that the
individual property owners provide appropriate insurance coverage and indemnify
the County. SUMMARY: Approval of this item will allow the
homeowners of Pheasant Walk to have their previously installed paver bricks
remain in the sidewalk portion of their driveways, and prevent further action
by Palm Beach County Code Enforcement. District
4 (MRE)
APRIL 1, 2008
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $176,000 from the General Fund
contingency reserve to supplement the 2008 Value Adjustment Board Budget.
SUMMARY: The 2008 Value Adjustment Board season was in fact a
record-setting season in terms of the number of properties disputing their
assessment – 14,314. This was an
increase of 3,886 from the year before, which was also a record-breaking
year. With this increase in filed
petitions, corresponding costs also went up.
The Palm Beach County Value Adjustment Board requires $176,000 to
supplement its current budget in order to meet operating cost projections for
the remainder of the fiscal year. Countywide (PK)
D. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary
reading and to advertise for Public Hearing on April 15, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, establishing a water restriction surcharge;
providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for severability; providing
for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; providing for captions; and
providing for an effective date. SUMMARY: The Water Utilities
Department (WUD) is recommending a 15% Water Restriction Surcharge due to the
fiscal impact that has resulted from mandatory water restrictions enacted by
the South Florida Water Management District.
The surcharge would apply to potable water base facility fees, potable
water commodity fees, wastewater base facility fees, and wastewater commodity
fees. Royal Palm Beach customers would
be exempt from the surcharge since their rates are fixed for ten (10) years as
part of the agreement to purchase the Royal Palm Beach utility in 2006. The proposed surcharge would add $4.95 to the
monthly bill of a residential customer with combined water and wastewater
service using 6,000 gallons of water per month (an increase from $35.50 to
$40.45). For the twelve (12) months ended September 30, 2007, potable water
sales were three (3) billion gallons less than expected resulting in a $4.7
million loss of revenue. Due to the fact that wastewater charges are
based on water usage levels, diminished wastewater sales
amounted to $1.4 million. With the
imposition of Phase III water restrictions in January 2008, the Department
expects water sales to further be reduced. Recovery of this lost revenue is
necessary to provide sufficient funds to adequately pay for current year
operating expenses, provide for renewal and replacement of facilities and
equipment, and to maintain reserve levels for a reasonable margin of
safety. The surcharge will become
effective on May 1, 2008, and will remain in effect until repealed or otherwise
amended by the Board of County Commissioners.
The recommended Water Restriction Surcharge has been reviewed and
unanimously approved by the Water Utilities Advisory Board on February 29,
2008. Countywide (MJ) (WUD)
APRIL 1, 2008
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution authorizing the issuance of
Public Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008A in the principal
amount of not-to-exceed $30,000,000 to refund certain outstanding obligations
of the issuer; providing that the bonds shall be a limited obligation of the
issuer payable from a covenant to budget and appropriate non-ad valorem
revenues; delegating certain responsibilities with respect to the sale of the
bonds to the Chairperson; providing for the rights, securities and remedies for
the owner of the Bonds; making certain covenants and agreements in connection
therewith; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date. Summary: Over the
past three (3) months, the rating agencies have downgraded the insurance
financial strength rating of the major municipal bond insurance companies. Those issuers with existing insured loan
obligations in the short-term variable rate markets have been impacted with
substantial increases in interest rates on the bonds. The County primarily has its variable rate
loans with the Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission and three of
those loans are structured with municipal bond insurance. Over the past three (3) years, interest rates
have averaged approximately 3%; however, the current rates have more than
doubled. Because the County received
very attractive fixed rate bids from local banks in the past year, staff and
the County’s financial advisor recommend that the County refund the bonds with
fixed rate bonds from a local bank.
Requests for Proposals were sent out on March 21 and are expected to be
returned on April 9. The Bank with the
lowest bid will be selected and the closing on the refunding bonds is scheduled
for April 23, 2008. Bryant Miller and
Olive previously served as the County’s bond counsel on the Sunshine State
loans and we recommend that they be appointed as bond counsel for the Refunding
Bonds. Countywide (PFK)
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RECESS AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
CONVENE AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL BOARD
APRIL 1, 2008
6. BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
A. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: reappointment/appointment of the following
members to the Environmental Appeal Board for a term of three (3) years:
Reappointment:
Name Seat No. Requirement Recommended By
Michael Bechtold 4 Drinking Water Dept. of Environmental Protection Engineer
Appointment:
Name Seat
No. Requirement Recommended By
David Colangelo 2 Water Resource South Florida Water
Professional Management District
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) person
recommended by the Gold Coast Builders Association (formerly known as Home
Builders and Contractors Association); one (1) professional engineer
recommended by the Palm Beach Branch of the American Society of Civil
Engineers; one (1) water resource professional employed by the South Florida
Water Management District; and one (1) drinking water engineer employed by the
Department of Environmental Protection. Countywide (GB)
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ADJOURN AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL BOARD
RECONVENE AS THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 1, 2008
7. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
A.
ADMINISTRATION
(Workforce Alliance, Inc.
Board of Directors)
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: new
appointment of one (1) board member to the Workforce Alliance, Inc. (Alliance)
Board of Directors for the period April 1, 2008, through March 31, 2011 as
follows:
|
Nominee/ Appointment |
Seat No. |
Area of Representation |
Position/Employer |
Nominated By |
|
James W. Poppell |
36 |
Business |
Florida Power & Light
Company |
Economic Council of Palm
Beach County |
SUMMARY:
The membership of Workforce
Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) conforms to the requirements of the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, and the Workforce Innovation Act of 2000. The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 requests
that an emphasis be placed on CEO’s or highest level of management positions
for both community and business sector appointments. The Alliance Board of Directors is
compromised of a minimum of thirty-five (35) members as determined from time to time by
the Board of Directors with representatives of business in the local
area who are owners of businesses, local educational entities, labor
organizations, community-based organizations, economic development agencies,
one-stop partners and may include such other individuals or representatives of
entities as the Chief Elected Official may determine to be appropriate. Countywide (TKF)
B. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
(Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission)
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: the following appointments to the Criminal Justice Commission, effective April 1, 2008:
Appoint Nominees Seat No. Term to Expire
Mr. Douglas Duncan 21 December 31, 2010
Mr. Wesley Lauer 27 December 31, 2008
Mr. Joseph Bernadel 29 December 31, 2009
SUMMARY: The Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) is comprised of 33
members including elected officials and representatives from private and public
sectors. The twelve (12) private sector
members are nominated by the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Inc., and
appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
The Council has nominated Douglas Duncan for a three (3) year term. Wesley Lauer and Joseph Bernadel are
completing unexpired terms. Countywide (DW)
APRIL 1, 2008
7. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
C. Environmental
Resources Management
(Groundwater
and Natural Resources Protection Board)
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment of two (2) at-large members
to the Groundwater and Natural Resources Protection Board (GNRPB) for a term of
three (3) years beginning April 5, 2008, through April 4, 2011:
Nominee Representing Seat No. Nominated By
William P. Snow Professional
1 Palm
Beach Chapter -
Engineering Florida Engineering
Society
AND
Pamela L. Pannozzo Member
of a
3 Treasure Coast
Chapter –
Environmental Florida Association of
Organization Environmental
Professionals
Summary: Ordinance
92-20 and Article 17.C.7. of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) provide
for a seven (7) member GNRPB. The membership consists of one (1) professional
engineer, one (1) attorney, one (1) hydrologist, one (1) business person, one
(1) biologist or chemist, one (1) citizen of PBC, and one (1) member of an
environmental organization. Ordinance
92-20 and Article 17.C.7 of the ULDC requires Seat No. 1 to be filled by a
Professional Engineer and Seat No. 3 to be filled by a Member of an
Environmental Organization. No other nominations were received. Countywide (SF)
D. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
(Building Code Advisory Board)
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment of one (1) individual to the
Building Code Advisory Board (BCAB) to complete the unexpired term of Gary
Sullivan, Electrical Contractor, who resigned, and whose term expires on
January 1, 2009:
Nominee Seat Requirement Nominated By
SUMMARY: The
Building Code Advisory Board was established by Special Act of Florida
Legislature in 1974, and amended in 2001.
The term of office is three (3) years; with no limit to the number of
terms a member may serve. William R.
Higgins is nominated by the Construction Industry Management Council of Palm
Beach County to fill the unexpired term of Gary Sullivan, Seat 13. This action will fill the above-referenced
seat until January 1, 2009. The Board
comprises of sixteen (16) members; seven (7) regional Building Officials
(nominated by the Building Official Association of Palm Beach County); seven
(7) members who must be appointed from nominations submitted by the
Construction Industry Management Council of Palm Beach County; one (1) member
who must be a registered Architect nominated by the Palm Beach County Chapter
of the American Institute of Architects; and one (1) member who must be a
Professional Engineer nominated by the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida
Engineering Society. Countywide (GB)
APRIL 1, 2008
7. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
E. COMMUNITY
SERVICES
(Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council)
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: appointment of the following Parent Representatives
to the Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council for a term of April 1, 2008
through September 26, 2009.
PARENT
REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE(S) BY CENTER
(R) = Representative (A) = Alternate
Seat ID # Boynton
Beach Seat ID # Jupiter
10 Torlande Saintizaire (R) 11 Edward
H. Gaynes (R)
Eunice
Hernandez (A) Terry A. Smith (A)
Seat ID # Palm
Glades Seat
ID # Delray Beach HS
13 Marcus Saddler (R) 14 Frances Young (R)
Marlene
Cardova (A) Valentia Valceus (A)
Maria Galvan (A)
Miglaise
Mythil (A)
Seat ID # Pahokee Seat ID # Westgate
15 Lorraine Fulton (R) 16 Blondsha
Harris (R)
Joenisha Miller (A) Rosetta
Saez (A)
Seat ID # Lake
Worth Seat ID # Riviera Beach
17 Gary A. Moorer (R) 18 Toya
A. Wilson (R)
Featger
A. Kemp (A) Lenora Price (A)
Tawania L. Nubin Sr. (A)
Seat ID # Union
Baptist Seat
ID # Delray Beach EHS
20 Shelly-Ann M. Blake (R) 21 Crystal L. Scott (R)
Tonya
L. Adams (A)
Bulmoro
Santico (A)
Seat ID # Family
Child Care Home Seat
ID # Apostolic CDC, Inc.
23
Nancy Lopez (R) 26 Latresa
Chapelle (R)
Erica
Williams (A)
Seat ID # A Step Above Seat ID # Emmanuel
EHS
27 Danielle
S. Herbert (R) 28 Zaveka
Miller (R) Stephanie
Baker (A)
Seat ID # King’s
Kids Seat ID # San Castle
29 Joscelyn I. Walker (R) 31 Elda
Molina (R)
Mary L. Joseph (A) Annette Hamilton (A)
Mary Christie (A) Patricia
Rosales (A)
Seat ID # South Bay, EHS
32 Sharicia V. Allen (R)
Johnathan Bolanos (A)
SUMMARY: The term of appointment for parent
representatives and alternates to the Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) Policy
Council is no more than three (3) years, and requires that the parent
representative/alternate be a parent of a child enrolled in the HS/EHS
program. The Council is comprised of
thirty-three (33) members, of which nine (9) must be representatives of the
community. The remaining membership is comprised of parents whose children are
actively enrolled in the HS/EHS program.
The HS/EHS Start Policy Council has recommended these individuals for
appointment. (Head Start) Countywide
(TKF)
F. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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APRIL 1, 2008
8. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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APRIL 1, 2008
9. STAFF
COMMENTS
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
APRIL 1, 2008
10. 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
11. ADJOURNMENT
"If a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he will need a
record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based."
April 1, 2008 – 9:30 a.m.
Final
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
APRIL 1, 2008
PAGE ITEM
14 3E-3 REVISED TITLE: Staff recommends motion to approve: travel for Head Start /Early Head Start Policy Council
Members, Tawania Nubin Edward H. Gaynes and Sharon Watson Grant,
for the period of April 19, 2008, through April 24, 2008, at an estimated cost
of $4,286, to attend the National Head Start Association 35th Annual
Training Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
(Community Services)
20 3I-2 REVISED SUMMARY: The
State Housing Initiatives Program provides funding to the Commission on
Affordable Housing for various programs designed to assist in the development
and preservation of affordable housing.
This new initiative will provide financial assistance to eligible
extremely-low, very low, and low income households to make needed repairs to
their individually owned residences. Assistance
in the amount of $5,000 or less will be provided in the form of a conditional
grant with guarantees required by the homeowner. Assistance in amounts greater than $5,000
will be provided as a deferred payment zero interest loan secured by a lien for
up to thirty (30) years. The New Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program
and Tthe technical revisions to the LHAP were recommended by the
Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) and the Florida Housing Coalition
(FHC) to assure compliance with the State SHIP rules regarding required
expenditure rates for extremely-low and very-low income households. The
technical revisions to existing Commission on Affordable Housing (CAH)
programs are necessary to address recent recommendations by the Florida Housing
Finance Corporation (FHFC) and the Florida Housing Coalition (FHC). This new initiative and these technical
revisions were presented to the Commission on Affordable Housing on March 28,
2008. (HCD)
27 3M-18 DELETED: Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreement with ACCESSPORTAMERICA, INC. to develop and implement outrigger
canoeing and windsurfing programs for people with disabilities. (Parks & Recreation) (Further staff
review)
35 5A-3 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to: A) approve a Management Plan for the Pine Glades Natural Area; and…(ERM) (to allow for further public comment)
37 5C-1 REVISED SUMMARY: The 2007 2008 Value
Adjustment Board season was in fact a record-setting season in terms of the
number of properties disputing their assessment – 14,314…(Clerk &
Comptroller)
38 5F-1 DELETED (was Add-on):
Presentation by the Corps of Engineers – Water Conservation Area
Elevation Regulatory Schedule (Admin)
(Per request from Corps)
38 5F-2 ADD-ON
(to be heard immediately following Special Presentations): Staff recommends motion to:
A) receive and file a mid-session update on Palm Beach County’s
State Legislative Agenda; and
B) request Board direction regarding a resolution to support Senate Bill 2724 and 2782 by Senator
Jeff Atwater and House Bill 1011 and 1243 by Representatives Jack Seiler and
Maria Sachs which enact laws that require the Department of Health (DOH) to
establish a comprehensive prescription monitoring program for controlled
substances initially within Palm Beach and Broward Counties and eventually statewide
and provides for exemption from public records requirements from records
reported to the DOH.
SUMMARY:
A) See report for Summary of the latest session
actions regarding County Legislative issues.
B) SB 2724 by Atwater requires
the DOH to establish an electronic system to monitor the prescribing and
dispensing of controlled substances listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or
Schedule IV in two (2) counties, Broward and Palm Beach. Requires the DOH to
implement the expansion of the system to the remaining counties in the state. SB
2782 by Atwater exempts from public
records requirements information and records reported to the DOH under the
electronic monitoring system for prescription of controlled substances listed
in Schedules II-IV. HB 1011 by
Representatives Seiler and Sachs requires DOH to establish comprehensive
prescription monitoring system initially within Broward and Palm Beach Counties;
requires DOH to phase in implementation statewide; requires DOH to establish criteria
for dispensing of certain controlled substances; requires dispensing of such
controlled substances to be reported through this system. HB 1243 by Representatives
Seiler and Sachs exempts from public records requirements information and
records reported to DOH under electronic monitoring system for prescription of
controlled substances listed in Schedules II-IV; authorizes certain persons and
entities access to patient-identifying information; provides guidelines for use
of such information and penalties for violations. Countywide (DW)
(Admin./Legislative Affairs)
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 (*).