April 2, 2013 – 9:30 a.m.
FINAL
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
APRIL 2, 2013
PAGE ITEM
13 3E-4 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: Non-Financial
Collaborative Agreement with Easter Seals Florida, Inc. for the period January
1, 2013, through September 30, 2015, to provide services to infants and
toddlers with special needs enrolled in the Early Head Start program. (Further staff review) (Community Services)
15 3E-8 DELETED: Staff
recommends motion to approve: A)
Adult Day Care Provider Participation Agreement with UnitedHealthcare of
Florida, Inc., for the Division of Senior Services (DOSS) to provide Adult Day Care services as a service
provider effective June 1, 2013; and…(Further staff review) (Community
Services)
25 4B-2 ADD-ON: Staff
recommends motion to approve on
preliminary reading and advertise for a Public Hearing on April 16, 2013 at
9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, adopting rates for the Glades
Utility Authority Service area; incorporating the rates into the Palm Beach
County Water Utilities Department’s Uniform Policies and Procedures
Manual; providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for severability;
providing for inclusion in the code of laws and ordinances; and providing for
an effective date. Summary: On January 15, 2013,
the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (County) approved the First
Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Establishing the Glades Utility Authority
(First Amendment). Pursuant to the First
Amendment, the County will absorb the Glades Utility Authority (GUA) water and
wastewater system and customers and reduce current rates by 6.5%. These reduced rates will be charged to
customers for a period of eight (8) years. After the initial eight (8) years,
the GUA's rates will revert to the County's rates plus seven (7) percent. Existing GUA rates are approximately 75%
higher than current County rates, and revenue from the rate differential will
be used to pay debt service on the bonds being absorbed and to pay "Host
Fees" to the Cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay. The proposed ordinance will adopt the rates
currently being charged by the GUA and include those rates in Chapter 6 of the
Water Utilities Department’s Uniform Policies and Procedures (UPAP)
Manual. The revision does not affect any
rates currently being charged to existing Water Utilities customers. District
6 (MJ) (Water Utilities)
26 4C-1 TIME CERTAIN 5:45 P.M.: Staff recommends motion to
approve: A) a Civic Site
Dedication Agreement with Boynton Beach Associates XXIV, LLLP; Boynton Beach
Associates XIX, LLLP; Delray Beach Associates I, LLC; Boca Raton Associates VI,
LLLP; Atlantic Commons Associates, LLLP; Boca Raton Associates VII, LLLP; and
Boca Raton Associates VIII, LLLP; and…(FDO)
29 4E-3 ADD-ON: Staff requests direction on: a request from Commissioner Shelley
Vana for payment of a sponsorship fee of $2,500 to the Central Palm Beach
County Chamber of Commerce for support of the 2013 Florida Green, Energy &
Climate Conference/Expo, May 22-23, 2013. Summary: Commissioner Vana
has requested that the County participate in the 2013 Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/Expo as a
sponsor. Sponsor benefits include an exhibitors booth, conference passes, and inclusion of the
County logo on all communications relating to the conference. This annual event joins together eco
businesses with green energy leaders from municipalities, counties and regional
agencies throughout the State of Florida to network and to learn and discuss
sustainable ways of fulfilling Florida’s energy needs through the development
and use of renewable energy technology. It also showcases green technologies
and sustainability concepts. There is no
current board policy or budget line for paid sponsorship of non-County
events. If the request is approved,
staff recommends one-time use of promotional funds from the Department of
Public Affairs operating budget. Prior
to FY 09-10, event sponsorships were funded through the Recreation Assistance
Program (RAP). Countywide (MJ) (Admin)
33 8C ADD-ON: Request approval to present
off-site, a Proclamation declaring April 2013 as “Distracted Driving Awareness Month”
in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Vana)
NOTE: Items that were revised, added, deleted, or
backup submitted and were not listed on the addition/deletion sheet distributed
to the Board the prior day are noted with an asterisk (*).
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
APRIL 2, 2013
TUESDAY COMMISSION
5:00 P.M. CHAMBERS
1. CALL
TO ORDER
A. Roll
Call
B. Invocation
C. Pledge
of Allegiance
2. AGENDA
APPROVAL/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Additions,
Deletions, Substitutions
B. Adoption
C. Special
Presentations (Page 6)
3. CONSENT
AGENDA (Pages 7 - 21)
4. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 22 - 29)
TIME CERTAIN
5:45 P.M. (GL Homes) (Page 26)
5. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 30)
6. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 6:00 P.M. (Page 31)
7. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 32)
8. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 33)
9. ADJOURNMENT (Page 33)
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APRIL 2, 2013
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 5:00 P.M.
Page 6
2C-1 Safe Boating Week
2C-2 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
2C-3 Month of the Young Child
2C-4 Sexual Assault Awareness Month
2C-5 Yom Hashoah Remembrance Day
2C-6 Drowning Prevention Awareness Month
2C-7 Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer
Day
2C-8 Welcome Home Heroes Day 2013
2C-9 Water Conservation Month
2C-10 75th Anniversary of St. Mary’s
Hospital and the Palm Beach Children’s Hospital
2C-11 Workers Memorial Day
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 7
3A-1 Water
Resources Task Force appointments
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 7
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes:
None
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-4 Record
Destruction Request
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 7
3C-1 Contract
with Transmark under Annual Pavement Marking Program
Page 8
3C-2 Contract
with Johnson-Davis, Inc. for Nautical Way draining improvements project
3C-3 Resolution amending projected assessment of
Michlar Drive, Tamis Trail and 105th Avenue South paving and
drainage improvements project
3C-4 Annual Roadway Landscaping Contract with
Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc.
3C-5 Change Order No. 1 with J.W. Cheatham, LLC
relative to the Seminole Pratt Whitney Road project
Page 9
3C-6 Change Order No. 6 with AKA Services, Inc.
relative to the Limestone Creek Drive improvements project
3C-7 Deleted
3C-8 Blanket approval for appraisal and
acquisition of lands, rights-of-way and easements on FY 2013 projects
identified in the 5-Year Road Program
3C-9 Work Task Order with Last Devenport, Inc. for
design plans and bid documents relative to improvements to Lyons Road
Page 10
3C-10 Acceptance of four projects (Fargo Ave.,
portions of El Paso Dr., Pancho Way, and Pinto Dr.) into the Municipal Service
Taxing Unit program
3C-11 Work Order No. 2013052-01 with Community
Asphalt Corporation to mill/resurface county-maintained roads within the
Aberdeen subdivision
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 11
3D-1 Amendments
to legal service authorizations with two firms for water utilities related
issues
3D-2 Resolution
amending County Administrative Code
APRIL 2, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 12
3E-1 Contract for Provision of Services with
Governor’s Council for Community Health Partnerships, Inc. relative to summer
camp scholarships
3E-2 Amendment No. 3 with Adopt-A-Family of the
Palm Beaches, Inc. regarding services to homeless families
Page 13
3E-3 Agreements with Children’s Services Council
of Palm Beach County providing for matching funds under the Head Start and
Early Head Start programs
3E-4 Non-Financial Collaborative Agreement with
Easter Seals Florida, Inc. for services to infants and toddlers with special
needs enrolled in the Early Head Start program
3E-5 Amendment No. 1 with Area Agency on Aging
relating to the Emergency Home Energy Assistance for Elderly Program
Page 14
3E-6 Pool
of agencies to provide various training services for the Community Services
Department
Page 15
3E-7 Amendments to Ryan White Part A HIV Health Support Services contracts with three agencies
3E-8 Agreements with UnitedHealthcare of Florida,
Inc. for adult day care, in-home and community-based services to seniors
F. AIRPORTS
- None
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET - None
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 16
3H-1 Notice
of termination letter from Town of Lake Clarke Shores for fleet management
services
3H-2 U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers Consent to Easement for staging dock at Burt Reynolds
Park
3H-3 Extension of Lease Agreement with Theodore W.
and Gertrude K. Winsberg for continued agricultural use of approx. 60 acres on
Hagen Ranch Road
Page 17
3H-4 Utility
Easement Agreement in favor of FPL for underground electrical service to
Stockade
3H-5 South
County Courthouse Complex Expansion re-plat
I. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Page 17
3I-1 Receive and file seven standard documents
for the Economic Sustainability Department
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING - None
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 18
3K-1 CSA No. 8 with A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. for
services relative to the South County Water Services Replacement project
3K-2 Supplement No. 3 with Globaltech, Inc. for
the Lake Region Water Treatment Plant – Energy Recovery System improvements
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - None
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 19
3M-1 Three independent
contractor agreements
N. LIBRARY
- None
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None
APRIL 2, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Page 19
3Q-1 First
Amendment with City of Riviera Beach regarding the Civil Drug Court program
R. HUMAN RESOURCES - None
S. FIRE RESCUE - None
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES - None
V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None
W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 19
3X-1 Agreement
with FSU to conduct evaluation of Family Drug Court program
Y. PURCHASING - None
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
Page 20
3Z-1 Renewal
of County’s excess property, liability, and workers’ compensation insurance
program
AA. PALM TRAN - None
BB. SHERIFF
Page 20
3BB-1 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program Grant
Page 21
3BB-2 Budget Transfer in Law Enforcement Trust Fund
to various crime and drug prevention and education programs
CC. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Page 21
3CC-1 Precinct boundary changes
REGULAR AGENDA
ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
Page 22
4A-1 Job
Growth Incentive Grant with SolarTech Universal, LLC
Page 23
4A-2 Job
Growth Incentive Grant for Project Shield
Page 24
4A-3 Housing Finance Authority Multi-Family
Housing Revenue Bonds (Palms West project)
4A-4 Industrial
Development Revenue Bonds (Palm Beach Day Academy)
Page 25
4A-5 Hospital
Revenue Bonds (Jupiter Medical Center)
APRIL 2, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
WATER
UTILITIES
Page 25
4B-1 Budget
Transfer/Amendments relative to Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds
FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 26
4C-1 Civic
Site Dedication Agreement (GL Homes)
Page 27
4C-2 Lease of Certain Real Property to Alzheimer’s
Community Care, Inc. for adult day care dementia specific unit
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
Page 28
4D-1 Sequestration
impacts
ADMINISTRATION
Page 29
4E-1 Letter
to Congress opposing proposals changing tax-exempt status of municipal bonds
4E-2 Resolution
regarding House Bill 97 relating to Concealed Weapons and Firearms
BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 30)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
6:00 P.M. (Page 31)
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 32)
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 33)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 33)
APRIL 2, 2013
2C. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS – 5:00 P.M.
1. Proclamation declaring May 19 – 25, 2013 as “Safe Boating Week” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Valeche)
2. Proclamation declaring April 21 – 27, 2013 as “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Burdick)
3. Proclamation declaring April 2013 as “Month of the Young Child” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Vana)
4. Proclamation
declaring April 2013 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in Palm Beach County.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Abrams)
5. Proclamation declaring April 7, 2013 as “Yom Hashoah Remembrance Day” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Berger)
6. Proclamation declaring April 2013 as “Drowning Prevention Awareness Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Santamaria)
7. Proclamation
declaring April 26, 2013 as “Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Day”
in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Taylor)
8. Proclamation
declaring April 27, 2013 as “Welcome Home Heroes Day 2013” in Palm Beach
County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Burdick)
9. Proclamation declaring April 2013 as “Water Conservation Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Berger)
10. Proclamation recognizing April 29, 2013 as the 75th Anniversary of St. Mary’s Hospital and the Palm Beach Children’s Hospital in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Taylor)
11. Proclamation
declaring April 28, 2013 as “Workers Memorial Day” in Palm Beach County.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Vana)
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APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to ratify: Jeff
Hmara of the Village of Royal Palm Beach as a member of one of the League of
Cities seats on the Palm Beach County Water Resources Task Force (Seat No. 5),
and Milton Block of Jupiter Inlet Colony as an alternate for one of the League
of Cities seats on the Palm Beach County Water Resources Task Force (Seat No.
2), effective April 2, 2013. SUMMARY: The Water Resources
Task Force is comprised of 14 members: six (6) City elected officials; one County Commissioner; one special independent
district water and/or wastewater provider or utility water or wastewater
provider representative; one Lake Worth Drainage District representative; one
drainage/water control district representative; one South Florida Water
Management District Governing Board member; one environmental representative;
one land owner actively farming to represent agricultural interests; one Indian
Trail Improvement District representative. The resolution also requires
designated alternates for each seat. Due to the recent resignation of a couple
of League of Cities Task Force appointments, a new member and alternate is being submitted to be ratified by the Board of County
Commissioners. Countywide (MJ)
B. CLERK
& COMPTROLLER
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve:
Warrant List.
2. Staff
recommends motion to approve: the
following final minutes of the Board of County Commissioners= meetings:
None
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts
(regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the
Clerk & Comptroller=s Office.
Countywide
4. Staff recommends motion to approve: Destruction of the following Board of
County Commissioners records, which have met the revised required State
retention schedule:
Receipt/Revenue Records – FY 2003 thru FY 2007
Financial Reports – FY 2003 thru 2007
Bank Statements – Prior to FY 2007
SUMMARY: These
records have met the required retention schedule of the Florida Division of
Library and Information Services. (Ch 28.30, Ch 257.36(6). Countywide
(PFK)
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract
with Transmark, Inc. (Transmark) not to exceed a total value of $685,000 for
task orders which may be issued for the Annual Pavement Marking contract
(Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract will provide
for the furnishing and installation of pavement marking material, raised
reflectorized pavement markers, and traffic paint on an as needed basis for
various roadways throughout Palm Beach County. The Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) goal for the Project is 15%. None
of the three low bidders met the SBE goal for this Project nor did they exceed
7% participation. The award recommendation to Transmark, the second low bidder,
is based on the 5% local preference requirement. Transmark has a permanent
place of business within Palm Beach County. Use of the local preference is
expected to increase the cost by $31,000. Countywide (MRE)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract with Johnson-Davis, Inc. (Johnson) in the amount of $155,880 for the construction of Nautical Way (Hypoluxo Village) drainage improvements (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract will allow Palm Beach County to issue a notice to proceed to Johnson, a Palm Beach County company, to begin construction of the Project. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the Project is 15%. The SBE participation proposed for the Project by Johnson is 15.55%. The award recommendation to Johnson, the second low bidder, is based on the 5% local preference requirement. Use of the local preference will increase the cost of the project by $3,110.20. District 3 (MRE)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution to amend the original projected assessment to the actual cost of the Michlar Drive, Tamis Trail and 105th Avenue South Paving and Drainage Improvement (Project) Project No. 2002136, from $19,662.55 per lot to $19,611.94 per lot;
B) authorize the Tax Collectors Office to process and collect the assessment payments for the Project; and
C) approve the transfer of Michlar Drive, Tamis Trail and 105th Avenue South to Palm Beach County owned and maintained roads.
SUMMARY: Finalization of the assessment roll for the Project in Section 36, Township 44, Range 41 is necessary so that the assessment payments can be processed and collected by the Tax Collector’s Office. At the January 24, 2012 Public Hearing, the interest rate for the Project was established at 5.5%, payable over a twenty year period as directed by the Board of County Commissioners. District 6 (MRE)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an
Annual Roadway Landscaping Contract (Contract) in an amount not to exceed the
total value of $863,000 with Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc.,
(Contractor), the lowest, responsive, responsible
bidder. SUMMARY: Approval
of this Contract will add a second contractor to provide services for
all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals required to prepare the site to
final grade, install landscape trees, plants, sod and irrigation systems in
accordance with plans and as specified by various Palm Beach County Departments
on an as needed basis. The Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the Contract is 15%. The SBE participation committed to by the
Contractor is 24.41%. Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc. has a
permanent place of business within Palm Beach County. Countywide (MRE)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order
No.1 in the amount of $306,145 and a 60 day time extension to the construction
contract R2012-1211 with J.W. Cheatham LLC for the Seminole Pratt Whitney Road
from south of the ‘M’ Canal to south of Orange Boulevard project (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of Change Order No.1 will
compensate for the costs and additional time to install water main and force
main stub-outs per Attachment 2 A and B of the contract. Change Order No. 1 is being brought to the
Board of County Commissioners because the value exceeds the approval authority
of the department and the Contract Review Committee as referenced in PPM No. CW-F-050. District 6 (MRE)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $44,677.38 and a
45 day time extension to the construction contract R2012-0674 with AKA
Services, Inc. for the Limestone Creek Drive Improvements, Phase IIC project
(Project). SUMMARY: Approval of Change Order No. 6 will compensate for the costs and additional
time associated with added drainage and structures along with the connection to
and relocation of existing structures per Attachments 2A, B, and C of the
contract. Per PPM CW-F-050, the threshold to decide approval authority must be
calculated by multiplying the number of days by the daily delay charge and
actual cost. This total of $108,712.38 puts Change Order Number 6 over the
threshold requiring Board approval. District
1 (MRE)
7. DELETED
8. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) a blanket approval for appraisal and acquisition of the lands, rights-of-way, and easements on all Fiscal Year 2013 projects as identified in the Five Year Road Program Annual Update, as adopted on December 18, 2012, with the exception of the Lyons Road (Lake Worth Road to north of the L-10 Canal) project; and
B) the employment of all experts, including but not limited to real estate appraisers, engineers, certified public accountants, business damage experts, and other experts, deemed necessary to appraise and acquire the before mentioned lands, rights-of-way, and easements.
SUMMARY: On December 18, 2012, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Annual Update of the Five Year Road Program for Fiscal Year 2013 through Fiscal Year 2017. Approval of this item will provide for the acquisitions necessary to accomplish the road goals set therein. Countywide (MRE)
9. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Work Task Order to Annual Agreement R2010-0592 in the amount of $146,879.34 with Last Devenport, Inc. (LDI) for professional services. SUMMARY: Approval of this work task order will provide the professional services necessary for the preparation of a design study, design plans and construction bid documents for Lyons Road from Hillsboro Canal to Southwest 18th Street (Project). The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the Project is 15%. The SBE participation committed for this Project by LDI is 100%. LDI is a Palm Beach County company and is a certified SBE. District 5 (MRE)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) the acceptance of the
following four projects into the Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) program:
Fargo Avenue, El Paso Drive to Arrowhead Drive; El Paso Drive, Pancho Way and
Pinto Drive east of Blanchette Trail; Myrtle Drive and 47th Way
South, dead end to Raulerson Drive; and Hairland Drive, dead end to west of
Military Trail (Projects); and
B) a Budget Transfer of $700,000 in the Unincorporated
Improvement Fund from Reserves to Fargo Avenue, El Paso Drive to Arrowhead
Drive ($150,000); El Paso Drive, Pancho Way and Pinto Drive east of Blanchette
Trail ($350,000); Myrtle Drive and 47th Way South, dead end to
Raulerson Drive ($100,000); and Hairland Drive, dead end to west of Military
Trail ($100,000).
SUMMARY: Approval of
the acceptance of the Projects into the MSTU program and the budget transfer
will allow the Engineering and Public Works Department to begin the MSTU
program process for the four Projects. The funds will be used for the design,
advertising, permitting, and staff costs during the design process. Districts
2 & 6 (MRE)
11. Staff recommends motion to approve: Work Order No. 2013052-01 in the amount of $265,000 to mill and resurface the county-maintained residential roads within the Aberdeen subdivision (Improvements) utilizing Palm Beach County’s (County) Annual Asphalt Milling and Resurfacing Contract R2013-0235 with Community Asphalt Corporation. SUMMARY: Approval of this Work Order will provide the contractual services necessary to construct the Improvements. Per County PPM CW-F-050, this work order exceeds the threshold relating to staff approvals of contracts, thus requiring the Board of County Commissioners’ approval. District 3 (MRE)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Third Amendment to Legal Services Authorization 2011-0352-B with de la
Parte & Gilbert, P.A., for legal services related to water policy issues;
B) Second Amendment to Legal Services Authorization 2011-0352-C with
de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A., for miscellaneous legal services related to
water utilities regulatory issues;
C) Second Amendment to Legal Services Authorization 2011-0353-A with
Sundstrom, Friedman & Fumero LLP, for legal services related to the Water
Utilities Department’s sustainable business plan, modification of service
availability policies, ratemaking, and related matters; and
D) Second Amendment to Legal Services Authorization 2011-0353-B with
Sundstrom, Friedman & Fumero, LLP, for miscellaneous legal services related
to complex utilities projects/agreements.
SUMMARY: On March
15, 2011, the Board of County Commissioners approved agreements with de la
Parte & Gilbert, P.A. (R2011-0352) and Rose Sundstrom & Bentley, LLP
(R2011-0353) for legal services related to water utilities issues. Pursuant to those agreements, work
assignments were to be authorized by Legal Services Authorizations. On May 3, 2011, the Board of County
Commissioners approved Legal Services Authorizations 2011-0352-B (R2011-0601)
and 2011-0352-C (R2011-0602) with de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A, and Legal
Services Authorizations 2011-0353-A (R2011-0598) and 2011-0353-B (R2011-0599)
with Rose, Sundstrom & Bentley, LLP, now known as Sundstrom, Friedman &
Fumero, LLP. The Second Amendment to Legal
Services Authorizations 2011-0352-C, 2011-0353-A, and 2011-0353-B, and the
Third Amendment to Legal Services
Authorization 2011-0352-B, all extend the term of the Legal Services
Authorizations for one year to March 14, 2014. Countywide (MWJ)
2. Staff
recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County,
Florida, amending the County Administrative Code by updating various
Administrative Code sections to reflect current County practices and
organization and correct erroneous language as shown on the revised
Administrative Code, and providing an effective date. SUMMARY: The
County Administrative Code has been adopted by the Board as required by Section
125.87, Florida Statutes. The adopted County
Administrative Code has been amended several times, but does not reflect
current County administrative practices and organization and contains erroneous
language. The proposed resolution amends the County’s Administrative Code by
updating these Code provisions. The
revised Code with the revised language shown as underlined and strike-through
is attached as Exhibit “A” to the Resolution. Countywide (PFK)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Contract for Provision of Services with
Governor’s Council for Community Health Partnerships, Inc. for the period March
1, 2013, through September 30, 2013, in an amount not to exceed $442,979 for
Summer Camp Scholarships; and
B) Budget Transfer of $8,750 in the General Fund
from Human Services Admin to Financially Assisted Agencies to fund the
administrative cost associated with delivering the program.
Summary: The Summer Camp Scholarship Program pays full tuition
and associated fees for eligible children to attend day camp during the summer
months. Palm Beach County Board of
County Commissioners has allocated $434,229 for this fiscal year to fund summer
camp scholarships for eligible children. An additional $8,750 is being provided
from the Human Services Division budget for administrative costs. Governor’s
Council for Community Health Partnerships, Inc. (GCCHP) receives these funds,
which are matched by Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, in
addition to other grants and private donations.
Combined, these funds result in the ability to provide 1,400
scholarships to Palm Beach County children to attend over 75 camps. GCCHP processes payments to the specific summer
camp vendors based on invoices received from the Human Services Division. GCCHP
maintains financial records, reports of payments and receipts for summer camp
funding which is audited annually. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment
No. 03 to Contract for Provision of Services with Adopt-A-Family of the Palm
Beaches, Inc. (R2012-0613), for the period October 1, 2012, through September
30, 2013, to decrease funding for engagement, interim housing and rapid
re-housing services to homeless families by $4,575 for a new total amount not
to exceed $1,426,512;
B) Downward Budget Amendment of $154,575 in
the General Fund, Human Services Division to adjust the budget due to decrease
in inter-fund transfer; and
C)
Budget Transfer reallocating $154,575 in operating transfers in the
Department of Economic Sustainability Program budget for fiscal year 2012-2013.
Summary: Department of
Economic Sustainability (DES) was allocated Rapid Re-Housing funds in FY
2012-2013 through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). The funds were subsequently transferred to
the Division of Human Service’s budget for program implementation. It has now been determined that direct
contracting of the housing services by DES will facilitate the federal
reporting requirements and specifications of this grant. To accomplish the
reassignment to DES, a budget amendment and transfer is required. The
Adopt-A-Family contract also must be amended to reflect the removal of the ESG
funds and the addition of supplemental rapid re-housing funds approved by the
Board of County Commissioners on March 12, 2013 (Agenda Item 4.F.) (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
Agreements with Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for the period
of October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, in an amount totaling $454,964:
A) $157,413
for Early Head Start services; and
B) $297,551
for Head Start services.
Summary: These Agreements will allow
County to receive matching funds from Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach
County in an amount not to exceed $157,413 to provide full day/full year
comprehensive Early Head Start services to a total of 180 pregnant mothers and infants/toddlers,
and in an amount not to exceed $297,551 to provide full day/full year Head
Start services to 1,871 three to five year old children and their families. Services
include comprehensive health, education, parental involvement, nutritional,
social and other services. The Head Start/Early
Head Start program has received a total grant award of $17,332,712 from the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with a requirement that 20%
matching funds be provided by local sources.
A partial 20% match is being provided through these agreements with the remaining
match funds being provided by the County. (Head Start) Countywide (TKF)
4. DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: Non-Financial Collaborative Agreement with
Easter Seals Florida, Inc. for the period January 1, 2013, through September
30, 2015, to provide services to infants and toddlers with special needs
enrolled in the Early Head Start program. Summary: Federal and State
initiatives encourage the development of collaborative agreements between
agencies. This Agreement will reduce
duplication of services; facilitate improved service delivery for infants and
toddlers and more effectively utilize available resources. No County funds are
required. (Head Start) Countywide (TKF)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment No. 001 to Standard Agreement No. IP012-9500 (R2012-1633) for
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) with Area
Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA) for the period August
1, 2012, through June 30, 2015, to increase the EHEAP crisis benefit amount of
the agreement by $10,300, amend paragraph 4, revise and replace Attachment III
Exhibit 1, and revise and replace Attachment VII Budget Summary for a new total
contract amount not to exceed $158,261. Summary: This
Amendment increases the crisis benefits amount directly paid by AAA by
$10,300. The amount received by the County for Outreach and Administration did not
change. This
receive and file item is being submitted in accordance with Countywide
PPM No. CW-O-051 to allow the Clerk’s Office to note and receive this amendment
which was executed by the County
Administrator in accordance with Resolution R2010-1942 which delegated
authority to the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign documents
related to DOSS/AAA grant amendments. (DOSS) Countywide except for
portions of Districts 3, 4, 5, and 7 south of Hypoluxo Road (TKF)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve
the listed pre-qualified public and non-profit pool of agencies to provide
various training services for the Community Services Department on an as needed
basis selected in accordance with a request for services solicitation (RFS)
completed on February 24, 2013; and
B) delegate authority
to the County
Administrator, or his designee, to sign the contracts for the Farmworker and
Community Action Programs to provide employment and self sufficiency training
to program participants effective from April 2, 2013, for amounts not to exceed
$50,000, and to the Department Director, for amounts not to exceed $10,000.
Summary: The Community Services Department issued an
RFS and the agencies listed in Attachment “A” to the Agenda Item responded to
the request. Community Action and Farmworker Programs will conduct program
information sessions and identify the requested service areas for respondents
to submit formal proposals. Agencies that submit a proposal will outline their
qualifications, their ability to deliver the output and outcomes, and their pricing.
A selection committee will review the
proposals and recommend awards that are in the best interest of the County. The award amounts will be based on the
allocations outlined in the approved annual Community
Action and Farmworker budgets. The majority of the training funds
(approximately 85%) are provided by the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG)
and Farmworker Grant. The remaining percentage is County ad-valorem matching
funds. The agencies selected will provide training to low income individuals
and families who reside within Palm Beach County. Community Services provides
services under several categories including entrepreneurship, employment
skills, health and wellness, education, childcare, and life skills. (Community
Services) Countywide (TKF)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) Amendment No. 1 to Ryan White Part A HIV
Health Support Services (Supplemental) Contract with Legal Aid Society of Palm
Beach County, Inc. (R2012-0818), for the period March 1, 2012, through February
28, 2013, to increase funding for Legal Services by $40,900 for a new total
contract amount not to exceed $99,831;
B) Amendment No. 4 to Ryan White Part A HIV
Health Support Services (Formula) Contract with Comprehensive AIDS Program of
Palm Beach County, Inc. (R2012-0597), for the period March 1, 2012, through
February 28, 2013, to increase funding for Non Medical Case Management
Determining Eligibility Units by $25,000, Non Medical Case Management
Supportive Services by $25,000 and Health Insurance Continuation by $10,000 for
a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,345,202; and
C) Amendment No. 4 to Ryan White Part A HIV
Health Support Services (Formula) Contract with Compass, Inc. (R2012-0483), for the period March 1, 2012, through February 28, 2013, to increase
funding for Medical Case Management by $13,432, Mental Health Counseling
by $36,000, Food Bank/Home Delivered Meals by $16,210 and decrease funding for
Medical Transportation by $6,000, Non Medical Case Management Determining
Eligibility-FTE by $21,747 and Non Medical Case Management by $37,895 for a budget transfer between services
without affecting the total contract amount not to exceed $385,632.
Summary: Ryan White HIV Health Support
service dollars are reviewed throughout the contract year and reallocated to
best meet the needs of affected clients. These amendments are reallocated
dollars from unencumbered funds and for a budget transfer between services
without affecting the overall contract amount. These funds will allow our system of care to provide
additional medical and support services to Palm Beach County residents living
with HIV/AIDS. These amendments were executed by the
County Administrator in accordance with Resolution R2010-1074, which delegated
authority to the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign documents
related to the Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief
Grant and are being submitted in accordance with Countywide PPM No. CW-O-051 to allow the Clerk’s Office to note and receive these
items. No County funds are
required. (Ryan White) Countywide
(TKF)
8. DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) Adult Day Care Provider Participation
Agreement with UnitedHealthcare of Florida, Inc., for the Division of Senior
Services (DOSS) to provide Adult Day
Care services as a service provider effective June 1, 2013; and
B) Home Health Care Provider Participation
Agreement with UnitedHealthcare of Florida, Inc., for DOSS to provide In-Home and Community-based services
as a service provider effective June 1, 2013.
Summary: These agreements will allow DOSS to become a service provider with UnitedHealthcare
of Florida, Inc. (United). United is one
of four Medicaid managed care providers selected by Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration and the
Department of Elder Affairs Medicaid’s Long Term Care Managed Care Program (LTMCP).
These agreements will allow DOSS to continue to provide services to Medicaid
recipients and to receive payments under LTMCP. Estimated annual revenue from
these agreements is approximately $118,948. Approval to negotiate these
agreements was granted by the Board of County Commissioners on January 15, 2013
(Agenda Item 3E-6). (DOSS) Countywide (TKF)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the
notice of termination letter dated February 13, 2013 from the Town of Lake Clarke Shores advising that
the Fleet Management Interlocal Agreement (R2005-1480) amended on October 5,
2010 (R2010-1533) is terminated effective April 13, 2013. SUMMARY: On August 16, 2005, the Board approved an Agreement for
fleet management services with the Town of Lake Clarke Shores with an
expiration date of February 3, 2011 (R2005-1480) which was renewed for an
additional five year term on October 5, 2010 (R2010-1533) with an expiration
date of February 2, 2016. On February
14, 2013 staff received a letter notifying the County of termination of the
Agreement pursuant to Section 10 which provided for termination by either party
with or without cause, upon 60 days advance notice. The effective date of cancellation is April
13, 2013. This item will confirm receipt
of the notice of cancellation. (Fleet Management) Countywide (JM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) Consent to Easement to construct a staging dock extension at
Burt Reynolds Park, Jupiter. SUMMARY: In February 2011, the Board approved a USACE
Consent to Easement (R2011-0119) for the extension of the staging dock to
279’. During the construction of the
dock, the dock permit was modified to reduce the height of the dock and
increase the easement area from 0.02 acres to 0.03 acres to accommodate the
proposed construction. This Consent to Easement will replace and supersede the
USACE Consent to Easement granted to Palm Beach County dated February 18, 2011. The USACE requires a $300.00 administrative
fee for processing the consent. (PREM) District
1 (HJF)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: notice
of exercise of the fourth option to
extend under the Lease Agreement with Theodore W. Winsberg and Gertrude K.
Winsberg (R99-842D) for the Winsbergs’ continued agricultural use of
approximately 60 acres located on Hagen Ranch Road in Boynton Beach. SUMMARY:
In 1996, the County purchased 175 acres of property from the Winsbergs for the
development of the Water Utilities Department’s Green Cay Wetlands Water
Reclamation project. The property is
located off Hagen Ranch Road between Boynton Beach Boulevard and Atlantic
Boulevard. The Board approved the
original Lease Agreement in May of 1999 (R99-842D), which allowed the Winsbergs
to continue to farm the property until the Water Utilities Department (WUD) was
ready to construct its project. Over
time, as WUD constructed phases of the Water Reclamation Project, the area
leased to the Winsbergs was reduced and the Winsbergs currently lease
approximately 60 acres. The next phase
of the Water Reclamation Project is not expected to be implemented within the
next five years. In April of 2008, the
Board approved the Fourth Amendment (R2008-0629) which extended the term of the
Lease Agreement through May 1, 2010, and provided the Winsbergs with ten
additional one year options to extend the term of the Lease Agreement. Exercising this forth option will extend the
term of the Lease Agreement through May 1, 2014. The Winsbergs have the right
to exercise their option and the Board has no discretionary authority to not
allow the exercise of the option. The
County will continue to have the right to terminate this Lease upon 120 days
notice. The annual rental rate for this
option period will continue to be $1/yr.
Six - one year options remain available to the Winsbergs. All other
terms of the Lease Agreement remain in full force and effect. (PREM) District
5 (HJF)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Utility Easement Agreement in favor of Florida
Power & Light Company (FPL) for underground electrical service within the
County’s Central Detention Center (Stockade) in unincorporated West Palm Beach.
SUMMARY: As part of the infrastructure improvements
for the future expansion of the Stockade property, FPL requires an
easement. The infrastructure
improvements and demolition of existing buildings require that the FPL power
service for the area be re-routed. The easement includes two 10’ easement areas
being approximately 1,232.30’ and 1,661.89’ in length. The combined easement area total is
approximately 2,894.19 sq. ft. (0.07 acres).
There are three FPL easements on this site that will no longer be needed
as a result of the granting of this easement. FPL is processing releases for
these particular easement areas. This
non-exclusive easement is being granted at no charge as it will benefit the
Stockade facilities. (PREM) District 6 (HJF)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the South County Courthouse Complex Expansion
re-plat. SUMMARY: In November 2002,
the County, the City of Delray Beach (City), the Delray Beach Public Library
(Library) and the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) entered into
an Agreement (R2002-1980) regarding the design, construction, operation and
future expansion of parking facilities to serve the South County Courthouse, a
new library and the future redevelopment on West Atlantic Avenue. The Agreement provided for construction of a
parking garage and surface parking on County owned land to meet the needs of
the Courthouse expansion and the Library which is located on an adjacent parcel
owned by the City. The expansion of the
parking facilities and construction of the library were completed in 2004 and
2005, respectively. As a condition of
the City’s approval for the construction of the parking garage and the Library,
the City required that the City-owned and County-owned parcels be
re-platted. The County will sign the
plat as one of the property owners. (PREM) District 7 (HJF)
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: three Agreements, three Amendments to
Agreements, and one Partial Release of Mortgage, as follows:
A) Amendment No. 004 to the Agreement (R2011-1030) with Community Land
Trust of Palm Beach County, Inc. under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2
(NSP2);
B) Amendment No. 004 to the Agreement (R2011-1031) with Westgate/Belvedere
Homes Community Redevelopment Agency under NSP2;
C) Amendment No. 003 to the Agreement (R2011-1029) with Neighborhood
Renaissance, Inc. under NSP2;
D) Partial Release of Mortgage in connection with the Pine Run Villas
project as funded under NSP2 and the Home Investment Partnership Program
(HOME);
E) Agreement with the Palm Beach County Housing Authority under the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP3);
F) Agreement with Pahokee Housing Authority, Inc. under NSP3; and
G) Grant Agreement with HTG McClure, LLC under NSP3.
Summary: In accordance with County PPM CW-0-051, all
delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating
Department as a receive and file agenda item.
The Agreements, Amendments and Partial Release of Mortgage have been
fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the
County Administrator, or designee, in accordance with Agenda Items R2009-1122,
R2011-0082 and 5C-2, as approved by the Board on July 7, 2009, January 11, 2011 and June 5, 2012, respectively. These executed documents are now being
submitted to the Board to receive and file. These Federal NSP2, NSP3 and
HOME funds require no local match. (DES Contract Development) Districts
2, 3, 6 & 7 (TKF)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization No. 8 for the South
County Water Services Replacement Project – Phase III to the contract for
Engineering/Professional Services for the Survey and Engineering Design
(R2011-0634) with A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $169,135.72. Summary: On June 3, 2011, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved the Water
Utilities Department (WUD) Engineering/Professional Services Contract with A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. (R2011-0634).
This Consultant Services Authorization No. 8 provides for the survey and
engineering design for the replacement of potable water services and asbestos
concrete water mains in three (3) areas within South County as follows: Area 1
– Sandalfoot Cove: located in southwest Boca
Raton (west of Lyons Road and just south of Palmetto Park Road); Area 2 – Boca
Dunes: located in southwest Boca Raton (west of Lyons Road and just north of SW
18th Street); Area 3 – Spanish Isles; located in southwest Boca Raton (north of
Spanish Isles Boulevard, between Lyons Road and State Road 7). The Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance
(R2002-0064) is 15.00% overall. The contract with A.D.A. Engineering, Inc.
provides for SBE participation of 87.00% overall. This Authorization includes 66.01% overall participation. The
cumulative SBE participation, including this Authorization, is 80.28% overall.
A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. is a Palm Beach County company. (WUD Project
No. 13-031) District 5 (JM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 50 with
Globaltech, Inc. (R2011-0957) for Lake Region Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
Energy Recovery System Improvements in the amount of $180,385.41 and increasing
the contract time by 240 days. Summary: On June 21, 2011, the Palm Beach County
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved Work Authorization No. 50 with
Globaltech, Inc. (R2011-0957) for Lake Region WTP Energy Recovery System
Improvements in the amount of $1,799,365. This Supplement increases the contract time by 240
days and contract amount by $180,385.41. The original Work Authorization
provided for the installation of Energy Recovery Devices (ERD’s) in all four
membrane trains at the Lake Region WTP. When existing equipment and materials
were disassembled to install the ERD’s, it was discovered that several
equipment and material items, not included in the original scope of work, were
deteriorated and not functioning properly. These items included control valves,
check valves, orifice flow meter, pressure gauges and stainless steel piping
and needs to be replaced before installation of the ERD’s can proceed. The
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE
Ordinance is 15% overall. The contract
with Globaltech, Inc. provides for SBE participation of 75% overall. This
Supplement includes 97.22% overall SBE participation. The cumulative SBE
participation, including this Supplement is 76.91% overall. Globaltech, Inc. is
a Palm Beach County company. (WUD Project No. 11-114) District 6 (JM)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: executed Independent Contractor Agreements
received during the month of February:
A) Palm Beach County Officials
Association, Inc., Basketball Official, West Boynton Recreation Center, for the
period April 27, 2013, through June 2, 2013;
B) Michael Alford, Basketball Official, Westgate Recreation Center, for
the period March 2, 2013, through April 13, 2013; and
C) Arthur Gibson, Basketball Official; Westgate Recreation Center, for the
period March 9, 2013, through April 20, 2013.
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.
These Independent Contractor Agreements have been fully executed on
behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the County Administrator/Director/Assistant
Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with Resolution
94-422, amended by Resolutions 2002-2103, 2007-0409, and 2012-0168, and are now
being submitted to the Board to receive and file. Districts 3 & 7 (AH)
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the
First Amendment to an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Riviera Beach adding $50,000 for the period
October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, to support the Civil Drug Court with
case management and substance abuse treatment.
SUMMARY: The Board
of County Commissioners approved an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Riviera Beach on November 20, 2012 (R2012-1758) in the amount of $40,000. The Criminal Justice Commission has approved
an additional $50,000 from the Crime Prevention Fund for the same
project and time frame. The Civil Drug
Court Program located in the City of Riviera Beach provides case management
services and contracts for residential and outpatient substance abuse services
arising from court ordered treatment for indigent clients. Countywide (PGE)
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the
Agreement with the Florida State University Board of Trustees (FSU) to conduct
an evaluation of the federally grant-funded Palm Beach County Family Drug Court
Program in an amount not to exceed $15,000 for the period April 2, 2013,
through August 31, 2013. SUMMARY: The Palm Beach County Family Drug
Court Program is funded by a federal grant, through the Office of Justice
Programs. It has been operational since 2009 and an evaluation of the program
is needed to assess the effectiveness and to assist in future program
development. The essential issues to be
addressed in the evaluation is the program criteria and whether the program
participants discontinued their substance abuse and if they were ultimately
reunified with their families. The last deliverable, a final report, will
consist of an executive summary, description of the evaluation goals and
objectives, description of the research methodology, presentation of main
findings, lessons learned, recommendations, and appendices. The final report
will be presented to a Family Drug Court Advisory Board for review, discussion
and future program directives. The
results of the evaluation may assist staff in applying for future grant funding.
The Division of Justice Services advertised for a request for services to
perform the evaluation and received two proposals, one from the University of
Florida and one from FSU. A selection committee reviewed both proposals, scored
FSU satisfactory, and is recommending the award on this contract. This
Agreement is 100% funded by the Family Drug Court federal grant. Countywide (PGE)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: renewal of the County’s excess property, liability,
and workers’ compensation insurance program for the period April 1, 2013,
through March 31, 2014 purchased through the County’s contracted broker, Arthur
J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., under Contract No. 10-042R/LJ, for
a total cost not-to-exceed $11,885,676. Summary:
The projected 2013-2014 renewal figures reflect a challenging insurance market
for property and an exceptionally hard market for excess workers’ compensation,
while the liability insurance market remains stable. As a result, staff
recommends purchasing statutory/uncapped excess coverage for workers’
compensation above an increased self-insured retention (SIR) of $2.5M for the
first occurrence and $2M for each occurrence thereafter. The County SIR
document will be amended and restated to reflect the change from the expiring
policy, which contains an SIR of $1M per occurrence and excess coverage capped
at $2M. Of the various options considered in the current market, the
recommended coverage levels offer the most favorable terms. Property and
liability coverage levels remain the same as the expiring policy and the
County’s total insured value currently stands at $2.35 billion dollars. The
total not-to-exceed cost of $11,885,676 represents an increase of 3% over the
expiring program. The cost of the program is also impacted by a variety of
state mandated surcharges and assessments. Sufficient funds are budgeted in FY
2013 for this coverage. Countywide (TKF)
BB. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office, a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program grant in the
amount of $50,403, for the Palm Beach Narcotics Task Force, for the period of
January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2014; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $50,403 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
SUMMARY: On January 31,
2013, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office received an award from the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The
funds will be used for overtime reimbursement and other expenses associated
with the Palm Beach Narcotics Task Force. There is no match requirement
associated with this award. No
additional positions are needed and no additional County funds are required.
Countywide (PGE)
APRIL 2, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. SHERIFF
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $94,450
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) to the Palm Beach County
Sheriff’s Office (PBSO). SUMMARY: Florida Statute 932.7055(5) provides
that the seizing agency shall use Forfeiture proceeds for school resource
officer, crime prevention, safe neighborhood, drug abuse education and
prevention programs, or for other law enforcement purposes, which include
defraying the cost of protracted or complex investigations, providing
additional equipment or expertise, purchasing Automated External Defibrillators,
and providing matching grant funds. F.S. 932.7055(5) also requires that no less
than 15% of the LETF’s previous year’s revenues be used for the support or
operation of drug treatment, drug abuse education, drug prevention, crime
prevention, safe neighborhood and school resource officer programs of various
non-profit organizations. The PBSO’s FY 2013 estimated donation requirement
will not be finalized until year-end close-out. The PBSO’s support of these
programs exemplifies its strong commitment to the prevention and reduction of
crime throughout the communities it serves and its desire to put money back
into these communities to support organizations that provide such services. The year-to-date transfer for all donations to
outside organizations after approval of this item is $697,127. The funds are requested here are to aid PBSO
and qualified organizations that meet the requirements set forth in F.S.
932.7055. Use of LETF requires approval by the Board, upon request of the Sheriff. The current State LETF balance is $1,908,800.
Approval of this request will reduce the State Law Enforcement Trust Fund
balance to $1,814,350. The PBSO certifies that the use of
these funds is in accordance with F.S. 932.7055. Below is a table indicating the organizations
the PBSO seeks to fund and the corresponding amount of funding proposed per
respective organization or agency. No new positions are needed and no
additional County funds are required. Countywide
(PGE)
ORGANIZATION |
AMOUNT |
National Campaign to Stop Violence – Do
the Write Thing |
$2,500 |
PBSO – Court Services |
$56,950 |
The First Tee of the Palm Beaches, Inc. |
$35,000 |
|
|
Total
Amount |
$94,450 |
CC. sUPERVISOR OF eLECTIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
Precinct boundary changes submitted by Susan Bucher, Supervisor of Elections,
as required by section 101.001(1), Florida Statutes. Summary: Precinct boundary changes as indicated. District
1 (TKF)
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APRIL 2, 2013
A. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) conceptually
approve a Job Growth
Incentive (JGI) Grant in the amount of $64,000 with SolarTech Universal, LLC;
B) adopt a Resolution by the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, recommending approval of SolarTech
Universal, LLC, a newly created corporate entity, as a Qualified Target Industry
(QTI) business pursuant to S. 288.108, Florida Statutes; providing for local
financial support for the Qualified Target Industry Tax Program not to exceed
$64,000; and
C) authorize the Office of Financial Management and
Budget to administratively process a $64,000 Budget Transfer from the General
Fund Contingency Reserves to the Department of Economic Sustainability JGI
Program and a budget amendment of $64,000 to recognize the funds in the
Economic Development Fund, following approval of the agreement.
Summary: SolarTech Universal, LLC is a solar panel
manufacturing company based in New York.
The company desires to establish a manufacturing and research and
development facility in either Florida, Georgia, North
Carolina, or South Carolina. The company
is considering establishing the new facility in Riviera Beach. The company anticipates a total capital
investment of $11.7 million and the creation of 80 new permanent full-time jobs
within three years with an average annualized wage of $47,000, excluding
benefits. Enterprise Florida is recommending to the State of Florida a QTI in
the amount of $640,000 of which $128,000 is the required local match. The City of Riviera Beach has agreed to
provide half of the local match in the amount of $64,000. The County’s one half of the local
contribution will be in the form of a Job Growth Incentive Grant in the amount
of $64,000. The Job Growth Incentive
will be secured by a Letter of Credit or Bond. The five year
local Economic Development Return on Investment is anticipated to be $85
million. The company will be required to enter into a formal agreement,
approved by the Board of County Commissioners, memorializing their commitments
and establishing criteria for funding distribution. Funding
from the JGI Grant will come from the General Fund Contingency Reserves. District
7 (DW)
APRIL 2, 2013
4. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) conceptually
approve a Job Growth
Incentive (JGI) Grant in the amount of $24,500 for Project Shield;
B) adopt a Resolution by the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, recommending approval of Project
Shield, an existing Florida corporation, as a Qualified Target Industry (QTI)
business pursuant to S. 288.108, Florida Statutes; providing for local
financial support for the Qualified Target Industry Tax Program not to exceed
$24,500; and
C) authorize the Office of Financial Management and
Budget to administratively process a $24,500 budget transfer from the General
Fund Contingency Reserves to the Department of Economic Sustainability JGI
Program and a budget amendment of $24,500 to recognize the funds in the
Economic Development Fund, following approval of the agreement.
Summary: Project Shield provides life safety and
security solutions to companies with over 1,400 employees and 50,000 clients
across the Country. Formerly operating
under a different name, as a division of a much larger entity, Project Shield
has an experienced team of industry veterans with decades of experience. The company is currently expanding due to its
recent separation from its parent company. The company is currently located in
Boca Raton and is looking to expand its corporate headquarters. The company is also considering the expansion
to one of its offices in Texas. The company plans to create 35 new permanent
full-time jobs with an average annualized wage of $110,000, excluding benefits,
within two years and retain 20 existing jobs for five years. The new jobs will
also be maintained for five years. Enterprise Florida is recommending to the
State of Florida a QTI in the amount of $245,000 of which $49,000 is the
required local match. The City of Boca
Raton has agreed to provide one half of the local match in the amount of
$24,500. The Job Growth Incentive will
be secured by a Letter of Credit or Bond.
The five year local Economic Development Return
on Investment is anticipated to be $24 million.
The JGI criteria approved by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) on September 16, 1997 (R97-1267-D) requires a
minimum job creation of 50 jobs. County
Administration is recommending an exception to the criteria in consideration of
the State and City’s willingness to contribute and the local economic Return on
Investment. The company will be required
to enter into a formal agreement approved by the BCC memorializing their
commitments and establishing criteria for funding distribution. At such time,
the company name will be disclosed. Funding
from the JGI Grant will come from General Fund Contingency Reserves. District
4 (DW)
APRIL 2, 2013
4. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners
of Palm Beach County, Florida; approving the issuance of not exceeding
$16,400,000 Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida,
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Palms West Project) the proceeds of which
are to be used for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation
and/or equipping of a not to exceed 290 unit multifamily rental housing
development to be known as Palms West; approving GA Housing LLC or other tax
exempt investment fund sponsored by Red Stone Partners as the Purchaser of said
Bonds and approving RBC Capital Markets, LLC as the Placement Agent with
respect to the Bonds, within the meaning of Palm Beach County Code Section 2-190;
and providing an effective date. Summary: These Bonds are being issued to finance the cost of
acquiring and rehabilitating a property by the name of Palms West, an existing
290 unit multifamily rental housing facility located at 1551 Quail Drive in
unincorporated Palm Beach County. The Borrower is SP West Palm LP and the
developer is Southport Development, Inc. These units will be rented to
qualified persons and families as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Code). The Bonds will be payable solely from
revenues derived from the Borrower and/or other collateral provided by or on
behalf of the Borrower. Bryant Miller
Olive is Bond Counsel to the Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County,
Florida (Authority) with respect to the Bonds.
The Authority will deliver the Bonds directly to GA Housing, LLC, or an
affiliate thereof, as the purchaser thereof.
RBC Capital Markets, LLC, will be the placement agent with respect to
the Bonds. The Authority was established
by the Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 1979 in accordance with Part IV
of Chapter 159, Florida Statutes (Act).
Section 2-190 of the Palm Beach County Code requires that all bonds of
the Authority and the purchaser of such bonds must be submitted to and approved
by the Board. This funding is
projected to create 637 jobs and have a five year Economic Sustainability
Impact of $52.7 million. Neither
the taxing power nor the faith and credit of the County nor any County funds
are pledged to pay the principal, redemption premium, if any, or interest on
the Bonds. (HFA of PBC) District 7 (PFK)
4. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida authorizing the issuance of $12,000,000 in
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2013 (Palm Beach Day Academy,
Inc.) for the purpose of providing funds to refund the County's Tax-Exempt
Adjustable Mode Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 (Palm Beach Day Academy, Inc.
Project); approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a Loan
Agreement and Indenture of Trust; awarding the sale of the bonds by a
negotiated sale; approving a trustee for the bonds; authorizing certain officials
and employees of the county to take all actions required in connection with the
issuance of the bonds; making certain other covenants and agreements in
connection with the issuance of the bonds; and providing an effective date. Summary: Palm Beach Day Academy, Inc. (the
"Company"), a local private school, has
applied for the issuance of an Industrial Development Revenue (IDR) Bond by the
County in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000.
Bond proceeds will be used to refinance an existing bond issued in 2006
for Palm Beach Day Academy. The 2006
Bonds were issued to refinance earlier IDR's to finance capital assets for the
Company's facilities in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach. The Bond will be payable from revenues
derived from the Company. The Economic Impact Analysis demonstrates a
positive impact exceeding $36 million over five years for the Palm Beach Day Academy, Inc. Project. Neither
the taxing power nor the faith and credit of the County, nor any County funds,
shall be pledged to pay the principal, premium, if any, or interest on the Bond. District 1 (PFK)
APRIL 2, 2013
4. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida
approving the issuance by the Health Facilities Authority of Palm Beach County,
Florida (the “Authority”) of its Hospital Revenue Bonds, in the aggregate face
amount of not to exceed $85,000,000 to provide funds for the primary purpose of
making a loan to Jupiter Medical Center, Inc. to finance capital expenditures
with respect to its health care facilities, to reimburse it for prior
expenditures for such purpose and to refinance debt previously issued by it for
such purpose; and providing an effective date.
Summary: The
Authority was created pursuant to Chapter 154, Florida Statutes and by
Ordinances 77-379 and 77-398 enacted by the Board of County Commissioners
(Board) in 1979. The Authority is
governed by a five member governing body whose members are appointed by the
Board. The Internal Revenue Code
requires that certain tax exempt bonds be approved by an elected governmental
entity after a public hearing.
Therefore, it is necessary for bond issues by the Authority to be
approved by the Board. The proceeds of
the bonds will be used make a loan by the Authority to Jupiter Medical Center,
Inc. to make improvements to their existing health care facilities at 1210
South Old Dixie Highway in Jupiter and to refinance prior debt incurred for
such purposes. Neither the taxing power nor the faith and credit of the County, nor
any County funds, shall be pledged to pay the principal, premium, if any, or
interest on the Bond. District
1 (PFK)
B. WATER
UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Budget
Transfer of $3,355,000 in the Water Utilities Revenue Fund (4000) to reflect
the effect of the bond refunding;
B) Budget
Amendment of $1,197,000 decreasing the Water Utilities Capital Improvement Fund
(4011) to reflect the effect of the bond refunding;
C) Budget
Amendment of $2,158,000 decreasing the Water Utilities Debt Service Series 2006
Fund (4039) to reflect the effect of the bond refunding; and
D) Budget
Amendment of $92,033,000 increasing the Water Utilities Debt Service Series
Refunding 2013 Fund (4047) to record the bond proceeds, debt service expenses
and payments to escrow agent.
Summary: On October 16, 2012
(Agenda Item 5F-1), the Board authorized the issuance of the Series 2013
Refunding Bonds for a partial refunding for the Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series
2006A through a competitive-negotiated sale as recommended by the County
Financing Committee and the County’s Financial Advisor. Through a bid, the
County awarded the sale to JP Morgan. The refunding will save the County
$6,086,272 in debt service over the life of the bonds. Countywide (MJ)
2. ADD ON: Staff
recommends motion to approve on
preliminary reading and advertise for a Public Hearing on April 16, 2013 at
9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners
of Palm Beach County, Florida, adopting rates for the Glades Utility Authority
Service area; incorporating the rates into the Palm Beach County Water
Utilities Department’s Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual; providing for
repeal of laws in conflict; providing for severability; providing for inclusion
in the code of laws and ordinances; and providing for an effective date. Summary: On January 15, 2013, the Palm Beach County
Board of County Commissioners (County) approved the First Amendment to the
Interlocal Agreement Establishing the Glades Utility Authority (First
Amendment). Pursuant to the First
Amendment, the County will absorb the Glades Utility Authority (GUA) water and
wastewater system and customers and reduce current rates by 6.5%. These reduced rates will be charged to
customers for a period of eight (8) years. After the initial eight (8) years,
the GUA's rates will revert to the County's rates plus seven (7) percent. Existing GUA rates are approximately 75%
higher than current County rates, and revenue from the rate differential will be
used to pay debt service on the bonds being absorbed and to pay "Host
Fees" to the Cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay. The proposed ordinance will adopt the rates
currently being charged by the GUA and include those rates in Chapter 6 of the
Water Utilities Department’s Uniform Policies and Procedures (UPAP)
Manual. The revision does not affect any
rates currently being charged to existing Water Utilities customers. District
6 (MJ)
APRIL 2, 2013
4. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
TIME CERTAIN
5:45 P.M.
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Civic Site Dedication Agreement with
Boynton Beach Associates XXIV, LLLP; Boynton Beach Associates XIX, LLLP; Delray
Beach Associates I, LLC; Boca Raton Associates VI, LLLP; Atlantic Commons
Associates, LLLP; Boca Raton Associates VII, LLLP; and Boca Raton Associates
VIII, LLLP; and
B) a Memorandum of Agreement between the County
and Atlantic Commons Associates, LLLP;
C) a Termination of Memorandum of Agreement; and
D) a Budget Amendment of $200,000 in the Civic
Site Fund recognizing cash out revenue received and establishing a project expense budget.
SUMMARY: Pursuant to this Civic Site Dedication
Agreement, GL Homes, through its various development entities, will convey to
the County a 6.276 acre civic site within the Atlantic Commons PUD at the
northeast corner of Atlantic Avenue and the Turnpike and cash out the balance
of GL Homes’ civic dedication requirements for its Ag Reserve development
projects for the sum of $2,854,477. This
civic site dedication will provide sufficient land to meet the foreseeable
demand for County services arising out of development in the Ag Reserve, from a
site which is just outside the boundaries of the Ag Reserve. The cash out of the civic dedication
requirement does not allow GL Homes to increase the number of units it can
develop within its projects. The cash out funds
will assist in offsetting the cost of development for County facilities serving
the West Delray area. The Budget Amendment recognizes the $200,000 that GL is
required to pay within 90 days of the execution of this Agreement and
establishes budget for pre-construction services for renovations to the old
West Atlantic Library building for use by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office as a substation to house District 4 and the Countywide Traffic Unit as
contemplated by the 5-Year Capital Improvements Program. The Memorandum will be
recorded and provide public notice of the County’s rights under this
Agreement. The Termination of Memorandum
will be held in escrow and recorded at closing of the civic site. These Agreements must be approved by a
supermajority vote (5 Commissioners). (PREM) District 5 (HJF)
APRIL 2, 2013
4. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution authorizing the Lease of
Certain Real Property to Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc., for the provision of
an adult day care dementia specific unit in partnership with the Division of
Senior Services; and
B) approve a Lease with the Alzheimer’s Community
Care, Inc. for 1080 square feet of space located at the Mid-County Senior
Service Center at 3680 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth at an annual rent of $13,200
payable in equal monthly installments of $1,100 per month.
SUMMARY: On
June 29, 2010, the Board authorized staff to initiate negotiations with the
Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc. (ACC) for the provision of an adult day care
dementia specific unit at the Mid-County Senior Center in partnership with the
Department of Senior Services (DOSS). DOSS currently offers an adult day care
program for persons with mild to moderate dementia at the Senior Center located
at 3680 Lake Worth Road. Pursuant to the Lease, ACC will occupy 1080 square
feet within the Senior Center and will utilize the leased space to establish a
dementia specific unit. ACC will serve
up to 24 persons with moderate to severe dementia who are not currently
receiving County services, facilitate the electronic monitoring program,
provide access to the Family Nurse Consultant Program, and provide public
education in partnership with the DOSS.
The ACC will provide a congregate meal site at the Senior Center while
County will contract with a vendor to provide nutrition services for clients at
the Senior Center. ACC’s hours of operation will be 7:30AM – 5:30 PM Monday
through Friday, excepting County holidays. The term of the Lease commences upon
the ACC receiving its Adult Day Care License and any other permits required for
operation of the program and shall continue for a period of two years, with two
options to renew, each for one year. The ACC anticipates an August 2013 program
launch. The annual rent is $13,200 payable monthly in equal installments of
$1,100 per month which will offset costs to DOSS associated with administering
the lease and the various program components which will be undertaken by, or
billed to DOSS. The County is
responsible for repairs, routine maintenance, and will continue to pay routine
utilities necessary for general office purposes. The County has the right to
terminate the Lease if ACC is unable to secure the permits necessary to
operate. Once ACC is operating within
the Center, either party has the right to terminate the Lease with 120 day
notice. (PREM) District 3 (HJF)
APRIL 2, 2013
4. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: initiation
of the following actions in response to reductions in funding associated with
the Federal Budget Control Act
of 2011 (Sequestration):
A) Head Start
1.
Eliminate transportation services for grantee sites effective June 2013.
2. Relocate Delray Head Start
classrooms to the School District.
3. Relocate 24 Early Head Start children
from Hispanic Human Resources to Highlands Elementary and Family Central.
4. Transfer lapsed salary in FY ‘13.
5. Utilize VPK reserves balance.
B) Senior Services
1.
Elimination of breakfast for both congregate and home delivered sites.
2.
Transfer lapsed salary in FY ‘13.
C) Community Action Program
1. CSBG-Reduce emergency services,
rental assistance, and employment training
2. LIHEAP-Reduce utility
assistance payments.
D)
Ryan White HIV/AIDS
1. Reduce fund transfer to AIDS Drug Assistance
Program (ADAP).
SUMMARY:
The Department of Community Services receives federal funding for early
childhood education and various social service programs serving seniors and
low-income families. Due to the
sequestration, program reductions and fund transfers are necessary. The
strategies being recommended reduce program budgets in accordance with the
federal mandates while maintaining critical program components and minimizing
service-level impacts.
The Head Start recommendations will
require the elimination of approximately 14 bus driver and rider positions, and
the eventual displacement of approximately 10 teachers and classroom
staff. We will work with the School
District Office of Early Education to obtain the maximum amount of hiring of
affected staff. These strategies should eliminate the need for forced
reductions in enrollment or shortening of the school year. The reductions in
the Senior Service, Community Action and Ryan White programs will impact
current clients through service reductions and, in some cases, our ability to
serve new clients. The programs are operating at minimal staffing
configurations and direct service cuts are unavoidable. The cuts are detailed
in the budget cut proposal. Countywide (TKF)
APRIL 2, 2013
4. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff requests
Board direction: on a draft letter to Florida’s Congressional
Delegation calling on Congress and the Administration to reject any proposals
that harm the financing of local infrastructure projects by changing the
tax-exempt status of municipal bonds. Municipal bonds provide a low-cost and
efficient way for counties to finance much of America's critical
infrastructure. SUMMARY:
As Congress deliberates tax policy and changes to the current status of some
exemptions, local governments urge the maintenance of tax-exempt status for
municipal bonds. Tax-exempt municipal bonds are the single most important tool
that counties use for financing our critical infrastructure. Any change to the
taxation status of often voter-approved debt issued by counties risks local
public works projects that benefit communities and puts into question the
nature of the U.S federalist partnership. The tax exemption for municipal bond
interest has been in law since the creation of the federal income tax 100 years
ago. Under the federal tax code,
investors are not required to pay federal income tax on interest earned from
most bonds issued by state and local governments. As a result of this tax exemption, state and
local governments receive a lower interest rate on their borrowing than they
would if their interest was taxable to investors. The tax exemption can save
states and localities up to two percentage points on their borrowing rates
under typical market conditions. Countywide (DW)
2. Staff requests
Board direction: on a Resolution
of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, requesting
the Legislature to support House Bill 97 by Representative Bobby Powell
relating to Concealed Weapons and Firearms. SUMMARY: The County had four ordinances and two
resolutions related to gun control that had to be repealed due to the enactment
of Chapter 2011-109 Laws of Florida. The County concurs with the position of
the Florida Association of Counties on Home Rule that a local government is
often best able to enact local rules and ordinances to protect the safety of
its residents and visitors. House Bill 97 by Representative Bobby Powell would
allow the restoration of some home rule authority by allowing the Legislature
to create an exception to the preemption of the regulation of firearms to allow
a state agency or local government to prohibit the possession of a concealed
firearm and ammunition at specified publicly sanctioned or sponsored events
conducted in public buildings or at government-sponsored outdoor public venues.
Countywide (DW)
3. ADD ON: Staff
requests direction on: a request
from Commissioner Shelley Vana for payment of a sponsorship fee of $2,500 to
the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce for support of the 2013
Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/Expo, May
22-23, 2013. Summary: Commissioner Vana has requested that the County
participate in the 2013
Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/Expo as a sponsor. Sponsor benefits include an exhibitors booth, conference passes, and inclusion of the
County logo on all communications relating to the conference. This annual event joins together eco
businesses with green energy leaders from municipalities, counties and regional
agencies throughout the State of Florida to network and to learn and discuss
sustainable ways of fulfilling Florida’s energy needs through the development
and use of renewable energy technology. It also showcases green technologies
and sustainability concepts. There is no
current board policy or budget line for paid sponsorship of non-County events. If the request is approved, staff recommends
one-time use of promotional funds from the Department of Public Affairs
operating budget. Prior to FY 09-10,
event sponsorships were funded through the Recreation Assistance Program
(RAP). Countywide (MJ)
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APRIL 2, 2013
A. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council)
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment of one “At Large Seat” to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMS
Council) for the terms indicated:
Appoint Representing/Seat
# Term Nominated
by:
Michael McCumber ER Nurses Forum #2 04/02/13 – 04/01/15 Self nominated
OR
Carol Milliken ER
Nurses Forum #2 04/02/13 – 04/01/15 Comm. Valeche
OR
Peggy
Karrh ER Nurses Forum #2 04/02/13
– 04/01/15 Comm. Burdick
OR
Margaret
Neddo ER Nurses Forum #2 04/02/13
– 04/01/15 Self
nominated
OR
Colette
Cattafi ER Nurses Forum #2 04/02/13 – 04/01/15 Comm. Vana
OR
Tressa
Harris-Jones ER Nurses Forum #2 04/02/13
– 04/01/15 Comm. Taylor
SUMMARY: Per Resolution (R2009-0248), the Board of County Commissioners approved a representative make-up of the Emergency Medical Services Council to include eighteen members. Eleven members are representatives of the various components of the EMS system with specific requirements and seven members are Commission District Consumer appointments. A memo was sent to all Board members on January 4, 2013 seeking nominations for the above one at-large seat. Countywide (PGE)
B. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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APRIL 2, 2013
6. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 6:00 P.M.
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APRIL 2, 2013
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
APRIL 2, 2013
A. District
1 – COMMISSIONER HAL R. VALECHE
B. District
2 – COMMISSIONER PAULETTE BURDICK
C. District 3 - COMMISSIONER SHELLEY VANA
Request approval to present off-site, a Proclamation welcoming American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Annual Session to Palm Beach County.
ADD-ON: Request approval to present off-site, a
Proclamation declaring April 2013 as “Distracted Driving Awareness Month” in
Palm Beach County.
D. District
4 – COMMISSIONER STEVEN L. ABRAMS, MAYOR
E. District
5 - COMMISSIONER MARY LOU BERGER
F. District
6 - COMMISSIONER JESS R. SANTAMARIA
G. District
7 - COMMISSIONER PRISCILLA A. TAYLOR, VICE MAYOR
9. 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."