June 4, 2013 – 9:30 a.m.
FINAL
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
JUNE 4, 2013
PAGE ITEM
6 2C-6 ADD-ON:
Proclamation declaring July 2013 as “Bladder Cancer Awareness Month” in Palm
Beach County. (Sponsored by Mayor Abrams)
6 2C-7 ADD-ON:
Proclamation declaring June 23, 2013 as “Working Dog Handlers and K9 Police
Dogs Day” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Burdick)
6 2C-8* ADD-ON,
REVISED TITLE: Proclamation declaring May June 2013 as
“National Drug Court Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Berger)
16 3K-2 REVISED SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to approve: an
Agreement with Cen-West Communities, Inc. for repairs and fire hydrant
replacement. Summary: Cen-West
Communities, Inc. is home to over 10,000 Palm Beach County residents. The
homeowners association's expansive infrastructure includes 35.4 miles of water
and sewer lines and 255 fire hydrants.
Cen-West Communities, Inc. has requested that the Water Utilities
Department (WUD) provide maintenance services within their community. Under
this Agreement, WUD will make necessary replacements of fire hydrants and
repair line breaks within the community.
Labor costs for the first year will be incurred at cost as shown on
Exhibit “B”. The maximum hourly rate for
labor in subsequent years will be adjusted by the U.S. Department of Labor's
Consumer Price Index for “All Urban Consumers, Water and Sewerage
Maintenance”. Either party The
County may cancel the Agreement with a 30-five day written
notice. District 5 (MJ) (WUD)
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
JUNE 4, 2013
TUESDAY COMMISSION
9:30 A.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 - 24)
4. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 25 - 29)
TIME
CERTAIN 1:30 P.M. (Executive Session w/ATU – Closed) (McEaddy) (Page 26)
5. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 30)
6. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page 31)
7. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 32)
8. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 33)
9. ADJOURNMENT (Page 33)
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JUNE 4, 2013
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 6
2C-1 Employee Service Awards
2C-2 Caribbean-American Heritage Week
2C-3 Guardian Ad Litem Month
2C-4 World Refugee Day
2C-5 Turner School of Construction Management Day
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION - None
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 7
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-4 Report
of County Officials’ Bonds
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 7
3C-1 Report
of plat recordations (October 2012 – March 2013)
3C-2 Contract
with Electrical Design Associates, Inc. for street lighting design
Page 8
3C-3 Contract
with Ranger Construction, Inc. relating to Congress Avenue construction project
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 8
3D-1 Settlement
in personal injury claim of Connie Griffith
3D-2 Settlement Agreement with Kenneth Kegel v.
Palm Tran, Inc.
Page 9
3D-3 Contract for legal services with de la Parte
& Gilbert, P.A. relative to Boca Dunes Golf & Country Club
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES - None
F. AIRPORTS
Page 9
3F-1 Construction
Manager at Risk Contract with The Morganti Group, Inc.
for terminal improvements at PBIA
Page 10
3F-2 Construction
Manager at Risk Contract with The Weitz Company, LLC
for terminal improvements at PBIA
3F-3 Amendment
No. 1 with Corgan Associates, Inc. relating to baggage handling system at PBIA
3F-4 Memorandum
of Lease with Galaxy Aviation of Palm Beach, Inc. for fixed-based operator
services at PBIA
3F-5 Amendment to Extend Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement with American Airlines, Inc.
Page 11
3F-6 General
Aeronautical Services Permit with A + M Management Systems
3F-7 In-Flight Catering Permit with Gate Gourmet,
Inc.
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 11
3G-1 Certification
of non ad valorem assessment roll to Tax Collector
JUNE 4, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 11
3H-1 Amendment
No. 1 to two MEP and HVAC contracts
Page 12
3H-2 Amendment No. 2 with Trillium Construction,
Inc. relating to the Jupiter Branch Library renovations
3H-3 Interlocal Agreement with Town of Jupiter
Inlet Colony relating to County’s Public Radio System
Page 13
3H-4 First
Amendment with Town of Lantana relating to County’s 800 MHz Radio System
3H-5 Third Amendment with Wellington Regional
Medical Center, Inc. relating to County’s Public Radio System
I. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Page 14
3I-1 Documents relating to Palm Beach County
Intermediary Relending Program
3I-2 Funding/Approval
Agreement with HUD for the Palm Beach County Section 108 Loan Program
Page 15
3I-3 Amendment
No. 2 with Palm Beach County Housing Authority relating to Drexel House
Apartments project
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 15
3J-1 Historic
Resources Review Board reappointments
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 16
3K-1 Contract
with Hinterland Group, Inc. for Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation project
3K-2 Agreement
with Cen-West Communities, Inc. for repairs and fire hydrant replacement
3K-3 Receive
and file three Indemnification Agreements for Water Utilities
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 17
3L-1 Contract with InWater Research Group, Inc.
to continue an inwater sea turtle population assessment in Lake Worth Lagoon
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 17
3M-1 Receive and file one Independent Contractor
Agreement
Page 18
3M-2 Receive and file one Entertainment Contractor
Agreement
3M-3 Receive and file one Amphitheater Rental
Agreement
3M-4 Receive and file one Sound & Light
Production Services Contractor Agreement
N. LIBRARY
- None
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION - None
R. HUMAN RESOURCES - None
S. FIRE RESCUE - None
JUNE 4, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 19
3U-1 Revised
Interlocal Agreement with Martin County for network services
3U-2 Second Amendment with The
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Inc. for additional connection to
County’s Regional Network
V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None
W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 20
3X-1 Agreement with Merial Limited – Tier I
Shelter Partners in Protection Program to utilize Frontline and Heartgard brand
products at Animal Care & Control
Page 21
3X-2 Acceptance of Department of Justice, Office
of Violence Against Women Domestic Violence Homicide
Prevention Demonstration Initiative Grant
Y. PURCHASING - None
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None
AA. PALM TRAN - None
BB. SHERIFF
Page 22
3BB-1 Accept 2012 Paul Coverdell National Forensic Sciences Improvement
Grant
3BB-2 Agreement with Florida Division of Emergency
Management for FY 2010 State Homeland Security Grant
3BB-3 Accept FY 2012 State Homeland Security Grant
Page 23
3BB-4 Accept pass-through contribution from Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance Company
3BB-5 Accept Bureau of Justice Assistance State Criminal Alien Assistance
Program FY 2012 Grant
3BB-6 Accept Grant Modification with TSA relating to Homeland Security
enforcement
CC. MEDICAL EXAMINER
Page 24
3CC-1 2012 Paul Coverdell Forensic
Sciences Improvement Grant to purchase Zebra thermal transfer labels
REGULAR AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION
Page 25
4A-1 Special Presentation to Representative Mark
Pafford and Representative Pat Rooney, Jr.
4A-2 2013
Legislative Session Final Report
4A-3 Amendment to Convention Center Hotel Lease
and Development Agreement with Related Companies, LP and City Place Hotel, LLC
Page 26
4A-4 Resolutions
dissolving two County advisory boards
4A-5 Executive Session w/ATU – TIME CERTAIN 1:30 P.M.
JUNE 4, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
Page 26
4B-1 Five
Year Road Program Ordinance (Mid Year Modification)
Page 27
4B-2 Red
Light Cameras Ordinance amendment
ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 27
4C-1 Amendment
to existing criteria relating to tax deed sales
FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 28
4D-1 Fourth
Amendment to Lease Agreement with LJL Food Management, Inc. (Tina’s Café)
4D-2 Resolution
conveying County’s interest in two parcels of surplus property to City of South
Bay
PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING
Page 29
4E-1 “White
Paper” identifying Planning & Zoning best practices
BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 30)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 31)
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 32)
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 33)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 33)
JUNE 4, 2013
2C. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
1. Employee
Annual Service Awards
2. Proclamation
declaring June 17 – 22, 2013 as “Caribbean-American Heritage Week” in Palm
Beach County. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Taylor)
3. Proclamation
declaring June 2013 as “Guardian Ad Litem Month” in Palm Beach County.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Burdick)
4. Proclamation
declaring June 20, 2013 as “World Refugee Day” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored
by Mayor Abrams)
5. Proclamation declaring June 19, 2013 as
“Turner School of Construction Management Day” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored
by Vice Mayor Taylor)
6. ADD-ON:
Proclamation declaring July 2013 as “Bladder Cancer Awareness Month” in Palm
Beach County. (Sponsored by Mayor Abrams)
7. ADD-ON:
Proclamation declaring June 23, 2013 as “Working Dog Handlers and K9 Police
Dogs Day” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Burdick)
8. ADD-ON, REVISED
TITLE: Proclamation declaring May June 2013 as
“National Drug Court Month” in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Berger)
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JUNE 4, 2013
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: 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:
A) receive and file the Report of County Officials
Bonds dated June 2013; and
B) identify all
bonds described in the Bond Report as sufficient pursuant to Section 2-140, of
the County Code.
SUMMARY: Section 2-140 of the County Code sets
various bond amounts for specified County officers and provides for examination
of the sufficiency of all of the bonds at a regular meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners in January and June of each year. Countywide (PFK)
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a report of plat recordations from October 1, 2012, through March
31, 2013. SUMMARY: This is a bi-annual
summary of subdivision plats recorded during the past two fiscal quarters as
required by the Department of Engineering and Public Works Policies and
Procedures Manual Item No. EL-O-2618, governing
administrative approval of plats by the County Engineer. Countywide (MRE)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract
with Electrical Design Associates, Inc. (EDA) to provide the necessary
professional services for street lighting design on a work task order basis,
for Countywide (County) projects, as required.
SUMMARY: Approval of this contract will provide the necessary
professional services for street lighting design throughout the County
for all user Departments. At the option
of the County, this contract may be renewed annually for a period of one year,
with a maximum of two renewals. EDA is a Palm Beach County company and is a
certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE). Countywide (MRE)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Contract with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. (Ranger) in the amount of $655,779.15 for the construction of Congress Avenue, south of Lantana Road to Lantana Road (Project); and
B) a Budget Amendment of $15,005 in the Road Impact Fee Fund – Zone 4 to recognize reimbursement funding from AT&T ($7,502.50), and Florida Public Utilities ($7,502.50) and appropriate it to the Project’s account.
SUMMARY: Approval of this Contract and Budget Amendment will allow Palm Beach County to issue a Notice to Proceed to Ranger, a Palm Beach County company, to begin construction of the Project. The Palm Beach County Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for all projects is 15% overall. The SBE participation proposed for the Project by Ranger is 18.11%. District 3 (MRE)
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: a Settlement in the amount of $65,000, inclusive of
attorney fees and costs, in the personal injury claim of Connie Griffith, Claim
000103-009233-GB-01. SUMMARY: On December 10, 2011,
Connie Griffith, a 64 year-old woman, was watching her daughter perform at
a Special Olympics event. When the
Claimant attempted to step onto the bleachers they collapsed, causing her to
fracture both wrists and sprain her elbows and knees. Claimant has $44,000 in
outstanding medical bills. Staff, including the Risk Management Roundtable
Committee, recommends this settlement as in the County’s best interests. Countywide
(AJM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Settlement Agreement in Kenneth Kegel v. Palm
Tran, Inc., Case No.: 502012CA017993XXXXMB AD (Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
Court) for Fifty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($55,000), inclusive of
attorney’s fees and costs. SUMMARY: Plaintiff Kenneth Kegel
(Kegel) sued Palm Tran, Inc. for injuries allegedly sustained when the bus upon
which he was traveling started moving before he could take a seat and then made
a sudden stop. The event allegedly occurred in Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida. Palm Tran has no independent record of the event, although Kegel
did report the claim in a telephone call placed to Palm Tran’s customer service
on the date the incident allegedly took place. The case is currently set
on a trial docket that runs from May 13, 2013, to July 5, 2013. The parties
have drafted a proposed settlement agreement that would compensate Kegel for
his alleged injuries in the amount of Fifty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($55,000), inclusive of attorney’s fees and costs. Countywide (ATP)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract for legal services with de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. in
the case styled, COVE CLUB INVESTORS, LTD., a Florida limited
partnership d/b/a BOCA DUNES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, v. PALM BEACH COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Case No. 50 2013 CA 003916 XXXX MB (Fifteenth Judicial
Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida). The amount to be paid for is an
amount not-to-exceed Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($235,000),
including reimbursable costs. SUMMARY: The Contract provides for compensation to the law firm of de la Parte
& Gilbert, P.A., for providing legal services to Palm Beach County in the
circuit court case filed in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court styled, COVE
CLUB INVESTORS, LTD., a Florida limited partnership d/b/a BOCA DUNES GOLF &
COUNTRY CLUB, v. PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Case No. 50
2013 CA 003916 XXXX MB (Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach
County, Florida). The County Attorney’s Office will serve as
primary counsel in the case, and will seek the assistance of de la Parte &
Gilbert, P.A., as needed. The amount to be paid for is an amount not-to-exceed
Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($235,000),
including reimbursable costs; reimbursable costs and expenses have a separate
not-to-exceed amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000). Countywide
(ATP)
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the
Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Contract with The Morganti Group, Inc. for a
term of two years with three one-year renewal options for CM at Risk Services
for Terminal Improvements at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) for Palm
Beach County Department of Airports. SUMMARY: In order to complete capital improvement projects at PBIA for the
County, the Department of Airports (Department) requires the services of a CM
at Risk contractor. The Morganti Group, Inc. was one of two firms competitively
selected to provide these services.
Projects may include but are not limited to security improvements,
Federal Inspection Service (FIS) Facility expansion, terminal restroom improvements,
and terminal HVAC improvements. The
pre-construction/construction services under this Contract are task order based
and the projects to be assigned will be determined at a later date and approved
in accordance with PPM CW-F-50 with the appropriate bonds and insurance
documents. The Morganti Group, Inc. is a
Danbury, Connecticut, based firm; however, the work will be directly managed by
their southeast regional office in Palm Beach County. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
goal of 13% was set for this contract.
As one of the successful proposers, The Morganti Group, Inc. will be
required to demonstrate its good faith efforts to achieve the established DBE
goal. Countywide (JCM)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Contract
with The Weitz Company, LLC, for a term of two years with three one-year
renewal options for CM at Risk Services for Terminal Improvements at Palm Beach
International Airport (PBIA) for Palm Beach County Department of Airports. SUMMARY: In order to complete capital improvement projects
at PBIA for the County, the Department of Airports (Department) requires the
services of a CM at Risk contractor. The Weitz Company, LLC was one of two
firms competitively selected to provide these services. Projects may include but are not limited to security improvements,
Federal Inspection Service (FIS) Facility expansion, terminal restroom improvements,
and terminal HVAC improvements. The pre-construction/construction services under
this Contract are task order based and the projects to be assigned will be
determined at a later date and approved in accordance with PPM CW-F-50 with the
appropriate bonds and insurance documents. The Weitz Company, LLC is an Iowa
based firm; however, the work will be directly managed by their local south
Florida office in Palm Beach County. A
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 13% was set for this
contract. As one of the successful
proposers, The Weitz Company, LLC will be required to demonstrate its good
faith efforts to achieve the established DBE goal. Countywide (JCM)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No.
1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Corgan Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $225,718 for the continued performance of professional planning and
design services related to the Baggage Handling System (BHS) Improvements at
Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA). SUMMARY:
The Professional Services Agreement (R2012-1241) with Corgan Associates,
Inc. for professional planning, design and engineering services was approved on
September 11, 2012 in the amount of $1,491,800.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $225,718 will provide funds
to revise and resubmit the 30% Design Submittal to the Transportation Security
Administration. Corgan Associates, Inc. is a Dallas, Texas based firm; however,
the work will be completed in conjunction with two Palm Beach County
subconsultants and firms. The Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for the agreement was established at 12%. The DBE participation for this Amendment is
21.9%. The total anticipated DBE
participation to date is 18.51%. Countywide
(JCM)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Memorandum of Lease (Memorandum) with Galaxy
Aviation of Palm Beach, Inc. (Galaxy), a Florida Corporation, to be recorded in
the public records, providing notice as to the specific provisions and terms of
the current Lease. SUMMARY: Galaxy
provides fixed-based operator services for general aviation aircraft at the
Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA), pursuant to a Lease Agreement (Lease)
dated October 18, 2000 (R2000-1067), as amended. Galaxy’s principal place of business is in
Palm Beach County. The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a brief summary
of the Lease, placing the public on notice as to specific provisions, terms,
covenants and conditions of the Lease. The recorded Memorandum is also required
in order for Galaxy to acquire financing to construct a new aircraft hangar at
PBIA. Countywide (HJF)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment to Extend Airline-Airport Use and Lease
Agreement with American Airlines, Inc. to extend the termination date of the
Agreement for two additional years to expire on September 30, 2014. SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for
execution of the standard County agreement above was approved by the Board of
County Commissioners in R2012-0823. Countywide (AH)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: General
Aeronautical Services Permit with A + M
Management Systems, LLC d/b/a GSRX, LLC commencing on April 1, 2013 and
expiring September 30, 2013, automatically renewed at one year intervals
thereafter upon the expiration of the current term. SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for execution of the standard
County agreement above was approved by the Board of County Commissioners in
R2010-0708. Countywide (AH)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: In-Flight Catering Permit (Permit) with Gate Gourmet, Inc. commencing
October 1, 2012 and terminating September 30, 2013. This Permit will automatically renew on a
yearly basis (October 1st through September 30th). SUMMARY: Delegation of authority for execution of the
standard County agreement above was approved by the Board of County
Commissioners in R2012-1523. Countywide (AH)
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to authorize: the
Mayor to certify the non ad-valorem assessment roll on electronic media to the
Tax Collector pursuant to Chapter 197, Florida Statutes. SUMMARY: In 1998 the County began using the Uniform
Method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments. Under this procedure,
special assessments are included on the tax bills. Each year the non-ad valorem assessment roll
must be certified to the Tax Collector by September 15. Countywide (PFK)
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment
No. 1 to the Contracts for mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) engineering
and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) consulting services on a
continuing contract basis:
1) Gartek Engineering Corporation (R2011-0895); and
2) Johnson, Levinson, Ragan, Davila, Inc. (R2011-0850)
SUMMARY: Amendment
No. 1 extend the term of two contracts for professional consulting services for
MEP/HVAC services for one year. The
Board approved annual contracts on June 21, 2011. The original Contracts provided for an initial
two year term with two one-year renewal options. Amendment No. 1 will provide
services during the first renewal period.
Gartek Engineering Corporation and Johnson, Levinson, Ragan, Davila,
Inc. are SBE firms. During the first two
years of these contracts, Gartek Engineering Corporation has achieved 97.4% SBE
participation, and JLRD has achieved 67.8%.
The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for Gartek Engineering
Corporation is 98% and JLRD is 15% SBE participation. Both of these firms are local. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide
(JM)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Budget Transfer in the amount of $244,000 in the 30.5M GO 03 Bond Fund from the Reserves to the Jupiter Library
Renovation Project;
B) Budget Transfer in the amount of $535,000 in the 22.3M GO 06 Bond Fund from the Reserves to the Jupiter Library
Renovation Project;
C) Budget Transfer in the amount of $1,194,000 in the Library Expansion
Program Fund from the Reserves to the Jupiter Library Renovation Project; and
D) Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Trillium Construction, Inc.
(R2012-1002) in the amount of $1,250,676 for construction management services
for Jupiter Branch Library Renovations establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price
(GMP).
SUMMARY: The
work includes mechanical, plumbing, electrical, interior upgrade and
reconfiguration of the interior spaces, and exterior building, landscaping, and
site improvements. The Jupiter Branch
Library has reached an age that necessitates renovation and upgrade of the
building systems as well as technology upgrades and interior and exterior
refinishing. Amendment No. 2 establishes a GMP of
$1,250,676 and 159 calendar days for completion. The GMP includes the cost of
work, the construction manager’s fee and a contractor contingency. The Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for this contract is 15%. Trillium Construction,
Inc.’s SBE participation for this project is 19%. Trillium is a Palm Beach
County firm and is using local subcontractors for 96% of the work. This GMP is funded from General
Obligation Bonds issued in 2003 & 2006 and Ad Valorem taxes. The Budget Transfer also includes $704,824
for furniture and a contingency. (Capital Improvements Division) District 1
(JM)
3. Staff
recommends motion to approve: an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of
Jupiter Inlet Colony (Town) allowing for interoperable communications through
the countywide common groups of the County’s Public Safety Radio System. SUMMARY: This Interlocal Agreement
(Agreement) provides the conditions under which the Town can program into its
radios and utilize the countywide common talk groups for certain types of
inter-agency communications. The County’s system will not be utilized for
routine operational communications by the Town.
The terms of the Agreement are standard and offered to those municipalities
with 800 MHz trunked radio capabilities that have migrated to the Municipal
Public Safety Communications Consortium Open Sky Radio System. Within ten days
of the execution of this Agreement, the Town is required to provide the County
with its internal procedures for monitoring the common talk groups. There are
no charges associated with this Agreement.
The Agreement provides for an initial term of five years with three
renewal options, each for a period of five years. This Agreement may be terminated by either
party, with or without cause, upon ten days prior notice to the other party. (ESS) Countywide (JM)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (R2009- 0559) (Agreement) with the Town of Lantana (Town) to extend
the term of the Agreement to April 7, 2017. SUMMARY: The Agreement,
which provides the terms and conditions under which the Town can directly
access the County’s 800 MHz Radio System expired on April 7, 2013. The Agreement provides for two renewal
options, each for a period of four years.
Both parties must approve the renewal option. The Town has approved a
retroactive renewal to extend the term of the Agreement to April 7, 2017. The renewal now requires Board approval. The terms of the Agreement are standard and
have been offered to all municipalities and local branches of State/Federal
agencies where connection through an established municipal hub is not
technically feasible. The annual fees are consistent with those being charged
to the County departments. The Town is
required to pay all costs associated with subscriber units and to comply with
the established operating procedures for the System. The Agreement may be terminated by either
party, with or without cause, on October 1st of any year, with a
minimum of six months notice. This Amendment retroactively renews the term,
updates the attachment regarding the Public Safety Radio System Policies and
Procedures, modifies the provision on access and programming codes, provides
for disclosure of County Ordinance No. 2011-009 establishing the Office of the
Inspector General and provides for the exclusion of third party beneficiaries
to this Agreement. Other than the
changes set forth herein all other terms and conditions remain the same. (ESS) Countywide
(JM)
5. Staff
recommends motion to approve: a Third Amendment to the Agreement
(R2004-0896) with Wellington Regional Medical Center, Inc. (Hospital) to extend
the term of the Agreement to May 18, 2016.
SUMMARY: The Agreement,
which provides the terms and conditions under which the Hospital can program
its radios and utilize the countywide and EMS common talk groups for certain
types of inter-agency communications, expired on May 18, 2013. The Agreement provides for three renewal
options, each for a period of three years. Both parties must approve the
renewal option. The Hospital has approved a retroactive renewal to extend the
term of the Agreement to May 18, 2016.
The renewal now requires Board approval.
The terms of the Agreement are standard and have been offered to other
hospitals and EMS providers. There are no charges associated with this
Agreement. The Hospital is required to pay all costs associated with subscriber
units and to comply with the established operating procedures for the
System. The Agreement may be terminated
by either party, with or without cause.
This Third Amendment retroactively renews the term, updates the
attachment regarding the Public Safety Radio System policies and procedures,
modifies the provision on access and programming codes, updates the procedures
on utilization of the EMS talk groups, provides for disclosure of County
Ordinance No. 2011-009 establishing the Office of the Inspector General and
provides for the exclusion of third party beneficiaries. Other than the changes set forth herein all
other terms and conditions remain the same.
(ESS) Countywide (JM)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file various documents
executed in connection with the Palm Beach County Intermediary Relending
Program (PBC IRP) funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as
follows:
1. USDA Intermediary Relending Program Loan
Agreement in the amount of $400,000;
2. USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Security Agreement in the amount of $400,000;
3. USDA
Rural Development Memorandum of Understanding;
4. Closing
Instructions for the USDA Intermediary Relending Program;
5. USDA Rural Business – Cooperative Service
Intermediary Relending Program Promissory Note;
6. USDA Rural Development Federal Collection
Polices for Consumer or Commercial Debts;
7. USDA
Assurance Agreement;
8. USDA
Equal Opportunity Agreement;
9. Palm
Beach County Attorney Certification Letter;
10. Palm
Beach County Authorized Signature Letter; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $400,000 in the USDA
Rural Development Intermediary Relending Program fund to recognize the grant
revenue and to establish the grant appropriation budget.
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 documents have been fully
executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the County
Administrator, or designee, in accordance with Agenda Item R2011-0947 approved
by the Board on June 21, 2011. These
executed documents are now being submitted to the Board to receive and file. These are Federal grant funds which
require no local match. (Strategic Planning) District 6 (DW)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file a Funding/Approval Agreement with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $1,568,000
for the Palm Beach County Section 108 Loan Program; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $1,568,000 in the HUD
Loan Repayment Account fund to recognize the grant revenue and to establish the
grant appropriation budget.
Summary: This Agreement increases the available
Section 108 Loan Program allocation by $1,568,000. Funds made available through this Agreement
will be placed in the Palm Beach County Section 108 Loan Program pool and will
be used to make low interest loans according to Program guidelines. This Agreement was executed on behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the County Administrator, or his
designee, in accordance with Agenda Item R2009-0725 approved by the Board on
May 5, 2009. The Agreement is being
submitted to the Board to receive and file in accordance with County PPM
CW-0-051. These are Federal grant
funds which require no local match. (B&HI) Countywide (DW)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 002 to an Agreement (R2011-1027) with
the Palm Beach County Housing Authority (PBCHA) to provide an additional
$40,000 for the Drexel House Apartments project. Summary: On July 19, 2011, the County entered into an
Agreement (R2011-1027) with the PBCHA to provide $52,628 in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Drexel House Apartments, a public
housing building constructed in 1984 that houses elderly and disabled
residents. On December 4, 2012,
Amendment No. 001 (R2012-1813) was executed to provide a time extension for the
project to December 15, 2013. The project entails the replacement of an
outdated fire and smoke alarm system at Drexel House Apartments, located at
1745 Drexel Road in West Palm Beach. The
existing fire alarm system will be replaced by a new automatic fire alarm
system, which includes an alarm panel and smoke and fire detection
devices. The original budget for the
project was based on a limited scope of work.
A comprehensive scope of work was bid out to address the safety needs at
this building. To accomplish this work based on bids received by PBCHA these additional
funds are needed for the project. These are Federal CDBG funds which
require no local match. (DES Contract Development) District 2
(TKF)
J. PLANNING, ZONING
& BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: reappointment
of two members to the Historic Resources Review Board (HRRB):
Nominee Seat Seat
Requirement Term Nominated
By
Friederike Mittner 4 Historic
Preservationist 06/04/13-05/31/16 Comm. Taylor
Comm. Burdick
Comm. Valeche
Comm. Berger
Arlene Fradkin
6 Archaeologist 6/04/13-05/31/16 Comm. Taylor
Comm. Burdick
Comm. Valeche
Comm. Berger
SUMMARY: The Unified Land Development Code Article 2,
Chapter G, Section 3-H provides for the membership of the HRRB. Seats 4 and 6
need to be reappointed at this time, all HRRB seats are at-large positions to
be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Ms. Friederike
Mittner and Ms. Arlene Fradkin have expressed an interest in reappointment to
the HRRB. Both are eligible for reappointment.
A memo requesting nominations
was sent to the Board of County Commissioners on April 3, 2013. Unincorporated
(RPB)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract with Hinterland Group, Inc. to construct the
Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation Project 2012 in the amount of
$2,598,835. Summary: On April 3, 2013, two construction bids were received
for the Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation Project Phase I, with Hinterland
Group, Inc. being the low responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of
$2,598,835. This project will provide for the conversion of nine lift stations
from dry can (outdated technology) to submersible type (current Department
standard). These upgrades will improve reliability during hurricane and other
emergency events. The Department staff recommends award of this contract to
Hinterland Group, Inc. in the amount of $2,598,835. The Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15%
overall. This Contract provides for 15% SBE participation. Hinterland Group,
Inc. is a local company. (WUD Project No. 11-039) Districts 2 & 5
(JM)
2. REVISED SUMMARY:
Staff
recommends motion to approve: an
Agreement with Cen-West Communities, Inc. for repairs and fire hydrant
replacement. Summary: Cen-West Communities, Inc. is home to over
10,000 Palm Beach County residents. The homeowners association's expansive
infrastructure includes 35.4 miles of water and sewer lines and 255 fire
hydrants. Cen-West Communities, Inc. has requested that the Water Utilities
Department (WUD) provide maintenance services within their community. Under
this Agreement, WUD will make necessary replacements of fire hydrants and
repair line breaks within the community.
Labor costs for the first year will be incurred at cost as shown on
Exhibit “B” to the Agenda Item. The maximum hourly rate for labor in subsequent
years will be adjusted by the U.S. Department of Labor's Consumer Price Index
for “All Urban Consumers, Water and Sewerage Maintenance”. Either party The County may
cancel the Agreement with a 30-day 5-day written notice. District
5 (MJ)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: executed Agreements received during the six
month period of September 2012 to March 2013:
A) Indemnification Agreement with Westgate Plaza
Apartments, LTD (WUD No. 11-525) District 7 (MJ);
B) Indemnification Agreement with Colonial Lakes
Apartments, LTD (WUD No. 11-523) District 2 (MJ); and
C) Indemnification Agreement with Southern & Crestwood
Properties, LLC, a Florida limited liability company.
(WUD No. 12-528) District 6 (MJ)
Summary: In accordance with County PPM CW-0-051, all delegated
contracts/agreements/ grants/procurement items must be submitted by the
initiating Department as a receive and file agenda
item. The Agreements have been fully
executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the County
Administrator/Director/Deputy Director of the Water Utilities Department in
accordance with Resolutions R93-1619, R96-0228, and R2003-0539 and are now
being submitted to the Board to receive and file.
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) approve Contract with InWater Research Group, Inc. (IRG), a
not-for-profit corporation based in Martin County, in an amount not to exceed
$12,811.20 to continue Phase V of an inwater sea turtle population assessment
in Lake Worth Lagoon until June 30, 2014; and
B) authorize the County
Administrator, or his designee, to sign all future time extensions, task
assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with the Contract, and
necessary minor amendments that do not change the scope of work, terms or
conditions of the Contract.
SUMMARY: This study will continue work that began in 2005 to evaluate sea turtle
populations in Lake Worth Lagoon (LWL).
The Lake Worth Lagoon Management Plan recommends evaluating sea turtle
populations as a means of evaluating the success of environmental restoration
efforts. Field work will be conducted in
2013 and a report will summarize the findings.
The Contract is funded by the Pollution Recovery Trust Fund. No Small Business Enterprise opportunities
are available for work under this Contract.
The Contract is effective upon execution by both parties and expires
June 30, 2014. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7 (SF)
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following original executed
Independent Contractor Agreement:
Caroline
Karolinko, US Synchronized Swimming Coach, Aqua Crest Pool, for the period
April 18, 2013, through September 30, 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.
This 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
2002-2103, 2007-0409, and 2012-0168, and is now being submitted to the Board to
receive and file. District 7 (AH)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following original executed
Entertainment Contractor Agreement for a community event:
BandsRock Entertainment International, Inc., The
Bulldogs concert; Canyon Town Center
Amphitheater, on April 20, 2013.
Summary: The Parks and Recreation Department produced a popular cultural event at
our Canyon Town Center Amphitheater. This
event was attended by an estimated 250 people and generated positive support
and goodwill for the County. A
sponsorship with GL Homes offset the expenses of this concert. 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 Entertainment 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 2008-1109, amended by Resolution 2010‑0644,
and is now being submitted to the Board to receive and file. District 5 (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the
following original executed
Amphitheater Rental Agreement:
Another World LLC,
4/20 concert, Sunset Cove Amphitheater, for the period April 20, 2013, through
April 21, 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.
The Amphitheater Rental 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 2009-0335, amended by Resolutions 2009‑1807
and 2012-1715, and is now being submitted to the Board to receive and file. This event helps to offer a balanced schedule
of events which promote the quality of life in the communities we serve. An estimated 900 persons attended the event
produced under this Amphitheater Rental Agreement. District 5 (AH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following
original executed Sound and Light Production Services Contractor Agreement:
City Sound and Recording LLC; 04/20 concert, Sunset Cove Amphitheater,
for the period April 20, 2013, through April 21, 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. The Sound and Light Production Services
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 2009-0592,
amended by Resolution 2010‑0645, and is now being submitted to the Board
to receive and file. District 5 (AH)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the revised Interlocal Agreement for network
services between Palm Beach County and Martin County.
This revision removes non-applicable language
pertaining to the fee structure referenced in the original Agreement and eliminates
the network service fee of $7,200 annually from Martin County; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or his
designee, ISS Director, to approve and execute Task Orders associated with
these services up to maximum total revenue of $50,000 per Task Order.
SUMMARY:
Martin County has an existing
network service agreement with Palm Beach County. This agreement was the subject of an internal
audit which determined the original agreement included an erroneous clause
stating network service fees would be adjusted annually based on the ISS Cost
Allocation Plan. This was some holdover
language from a predecessor agreement with the Palm Beach County School District
which was never intended to apply to the agreement with Martin County. Accordingly, this language has been removed
from the revised agreement. The
agreement has also been revised to eliminate the $7,200 fee charged to Martin
County as the connectivity will now be used exclusively to enable cooperative
network services that benefit both Palm Beach and Martin County emergency
dispatch services. Countywide (PFK)
2. Staff recommends motion
to approve: the Second Amendment
to the Agreement (R2011-1085) with The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County,
Inc. (Jewish Federation) for a third connection to the Palm Beach County
(County) Regional Network located at 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, which will
generate $6,000 in first year revenue to the County. SUMMARY:
The Jewish Federation is a non-profit
organization which
has an existing agreement with Palm Beach County for Network Services. The Jewish Federation wishes to amend this agreement
to include network connectivity for a third location as described in the Second
Amendment. The Jewish Federation will pay
$6,000 annually to the County for this additional network connection, as
well as an estimated one-time $12,500 cost for
set up & installation. District 1 (PFK)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) approve an Agreement with Merial Limited - Tier 1
Shelter Partners in Protection Program to utilize Frontline and Heartgard brand
products for dogs and cats that are in the care of Palm Beach County’s Division
of Animal Care and Control at no cost for the period retroactive to January 1,
2013, through December 31, 2013; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to execute all future time
extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with
this Agreement, and necessary minor amendments that do not change the scope of
work, terms or conditions of this Agreement.
SUMMARY: This Agreement will
provide the Division of Animal Care and Control (Division) with Frontline
and/or Heartgard products at no cost to the County. The Division agrees to
exclusively apply Frontline product for the prevention of fleas and ticks and
provide Heartgard for the prevention of heartworms to all cats and dogs
expected to be adopted from the shelter.
The Division will display Merial’s Frontline and Heartgard brand
products through material provided by Merial such as marketing collateral and
coupons. This program saves the Division thousands of dollars each year. Countywide
(SF)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file acceptance of the
Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), Domestic
Violence Homicide Prevention Demonstration Initiative (Grant No.
2013-HI-AX-K012) in the amount of $200,000 for the first 12 month phase of the
initiative to conduct a community assessment and work plan to reduce and
prevent domestic violence homicides for the period of April 1, 2013, to March
31, 2014; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to execute
future contracts and amendments/modifications utilizing funding from the
Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women on behalf of the Board
of County Commissioners; and
C) approve a Budget Amendment of $200,000 in the OVW Domestic Violence Homicide
Prevention Demonstration Initiative Fund to recognize funding from the
Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women; and
D) approve a Budget Transfer of $7,273 in the General
Fund to adjust for the OVW Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Demonstration
Initiative Grant’s indirect costs and increase reserves-balance forward.
SUMMARY: Palm Beach
County Victim Services and Certified Rape Crisis Center, in partnership with
the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University
(FSU) and Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA), received this grant to help build the capacity of local
jurisdictions to improve identification of and services for high risk victims
while better monitoring high-risk offenders to reduce domestic violence related
homicide. The Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Demonstration Initiative is
a four year initiative with two award phases. This award is for the first phase
of the initiative to conduct a comprehensive community assessment of the
processes, systems and partnerships in place that address domestic violence and
homicide prevention and to develop a work plan for the second phase of the
initiative. The second phase of the initiative is to implement strategies to
reduce and prevent domestic violence homicides.
The quality of the work plan in phase one will determine selection of
sites for phase two funding. This grant
will pay for the personnel costs of our grant required research partner,
FSU, and our non-profit domestic violence service partner, AVDA. The grant budget also includes money for
OVW-mandated travel for training and technical assistance and a temporary
project support coordinator. Duties of
the temporary position will be determined as the full scope of work is
clarified. The position is not expected
to exceed 6-months in duration.
R2013-0181 authorized the County Administrator or his designee to execute the
grant funding Agreement and all future time extension, 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. The Director of Justice
Services was authorized by the County Administrator to execute all related
documents for the OVW Fiscal Year 2012 Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention
Demonstration Initiative. No
County matching funds are required of this grant. Countywide (PGE)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept a Florida
Department of Law Enforcement Florida Consortium “2012 Paul Coverdell National
Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant” in the amount of $28,048 for the period of
October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $28,048 in the
Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
SUMMARY: The National Institute
of Justice awarded these funds to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for
the “2012 Paul Coverdell National
Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant.” On
February 22, 2013, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office was awarded funds to
improve the quality of forensic services. Funds provided will be used for;
travel, training, supplies and to pay overtime and benefits for Latent Print
Examiners, Firearm Examiners, and Evidence Technician Staff. There is no match requirement associated with
this award. No additional positions
are needed and no additional County funds are required. Countywide (PGE)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file an Agreement with the State of
Florida, Division of Emergency Management, for the FY ‘10 State Homeland
Security Grant, with a revised grant period of October 1, 2010, through, April
30, 2013; and
B) receive
and file a Grant
Modification amending the agreement with the State of Florida, Division of
Emergency Management, for the FY ‘10 State Homeland
Security Grant, extending the grant period from April 30, 2013, through, June
30, 2013.
SUMMARY: The Board of County
Commissioners accepted this grant for $368,882 on March 1, 2011; the original
grant period was August 1, 2010,
through January 31, 2013 (R2011-0316). However,
the new sub-grant agreement revised the grant period from October 1, 2010,
through June 30, 2013. These
funds and related equipment will be used for direct Homeland Security
Initiatives. There is no match associated with this award. No
additional positions are needed and no additional County funds are required.
Countywide (PGE)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office, a FY ‘12 State Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $30,250,
for the period of March 25, 2013, through April 30, 2014; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $30,250 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
SUMMARY: On March 26,
2013, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office received an award from the State of Florida, Division of Emergency
Management. These funds and related
equipment will be used for direct Homeland Security Initiatives. There is no
match associated with this award. No additional positions are needed and no
additional County funds are required. Countywide (PGE)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. SHERIFF
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, a pass-through contribution from Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Company in the amount of $38,125, which represents
reimbursement of a portion of administrative cost paid by Sheriff employees for
FY 2012; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $38,125 in the
Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
SUMMARY: As contracted, Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance Company is responsible to pay fees incurred in the administration of
the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) 12-b-1 employee deferred
compensation plan. On April 12, 2013, the PBSO received a
reimbursement of a portion of the administrative cost paid by employees for FY 2012. Once accepted, the funds will be
transferred to the employee welfare organization 501(c)(4). There
is no match requirement associated with this award. No additional positions are needed and no County
funds are required. Countywide (PGE)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office, a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) State Criminal Alien
Assistance Program FY 2012 Grant in the amount of $403,000; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $403,000 in the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Justice Assistance has made
funds available to be used for correctional purposes. These funds will be used
in accordance with the Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005. There
is no match requirement associated with this award. No additional positions
are needed and no additional County funds are required. Countywide
(PGE)
6. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, a Grant
Modification with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation
Security Administration, to provide an additional $52,000 in annual
reimbursable funding, for Homeland Security Enforcement at the Palm Beach
International Airport; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $52,000 in the Sheriff’s
Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: The Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) accepted this grant for $1,252,000 on November 16, 2010
(R2010-1938). On October 2, 2012, the
BCC accepted a Grant Modification providing additional FY 2012 funding of $52,500
(R2012-1440). This Grant Modification will provide additional annual FY 2013
funding to offset the costs associated with the salary and benefits of five
deputies and the costs associated with the care of five TSA canines.
Reimbursable costs for this award include, but are not limited to: supplies such as kennels, vet care, vehicles,
and dog food. The purpose of this grant
program is to provide maximum coverage during peak airport operating hours and
to maintain the ability to promptly respond to threats and suspected threat
explosive devices which affect air carrier operations. There is no match
requirement associated with this award. No additional positions are needed and no additional County funds are
required. Countywide (PGE)
JUNE 4, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. MEDICAL EXAMINER
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file the 2012 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences
Improvement Grant (2012-CD-BX-0018) through the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement to receive $2,245 to purchase Zebra thermal transfer labels, for
the period February 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013;
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $ 2,245 in the
General Fund to establish revenue and expenditure budget; and
C) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to
execute future grant agreements, amendments, and modifications with the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement.
SUMMARY: The National Institute of Justice has awarded a Paul Coverdell Forensic
Sciences Improvement Grant to the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office,
through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The grant funding will be
used to purchase Zebra thermal transfer labels, which are water and fluid proof
labels used on a daily basis to label evidence, documents and human specimens
unique to each Medical Examiner case. No
County match is required for this grant. Countywide (PGE)
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JUNE 4, 2013
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Presentation
recognizing Representative Mark Pafford for his dedicated service as the
2012/2013 Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation Chair.
Presentation recognizing Representative Pat Rooney, Jr. for his
dedicated service as the 2012/2013 Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation Vice Chair.
2. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: Presentation of the 2013 Legislative Session final report by the Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs
Office and the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation Chair, Representative
Mark Pafford. SUMMARY: A presentation of the final legislative
report reviewing Palm Beach County’s 2013 State Legislative Agenda priorities
and appropriations with the Board of County Commissioners. Countywide
(DW)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an Amendment to the Hotel Lease; and
B) an Amendment to
the Development Agreement with Related Companies, L.P. and City Place Hotel,
LLC (collectively "Developer").
Summary: On October 30, 2012, the Board of County
Commissioners approved Agreements to facilitate the construction and operation
of the Convention Center Hotel. The Hotel Lease required the County to provide
a guarantee of the first mortgage obtained by Developer. This guarantee was
limited to 40% of the first mortgage amount up to $20 Million with a maximum
length of seven years. The Payment, Performance and Construction Guaranty
required Related Companies, L.P. (Related) to guarantee the operation of the
hotel for the duration of the lease, which had a maximum term of 98 years.
Following execution of the Agreements, it was determined by the County’s external
Bond Counsel that it is not legal under Florida's Constitution for the County
to provide this type of guarantee. The
elimination of the County's mortgage guarantee, along with the requirement for
Related to guarantee that the hotel would stay operational for up to 98 years,
created a significant financing challenge for Developer. To overcome these
financial challenges, Related requested that the operational guarantee be
reduced to a period of seven years after execution of the Agreements. In the
event of an operational default after the expiration of the operational
guarantee that is not cured by Developer, the first mortgage lender would very
likely cure such default in order to avoid termination of the lease and loss of
their leasehold mortgage which secures the first mortgage. If the lender fails
to cure, the County could pursue termination of the lease which would also
terminate the first mortgage. In this event, the County's investment would be
$27 Million as compared to $47 Million due to the elimination of the $20
Million mortgage guarantee. Staff
is recommending amendments to the Hotel Lease and the Development Agreement to
resolve the financing issues, to clarify and strengthen the language of the
Agreements related to funding sources and public purpose, and to allow
Developer to pursue the construction of the project in phases thereby enabling
an earlier start date for the commencement of construction. Countywide (JM) (HJF)
JUNE 4, 2013
4. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to adopt:
A) a Resolution by the Board of County Commissioners
of Palm Beach County, Florida, repealing Resolution R2000-0992, as amended by
resolutions R2002-0198, R2002-2001, R2004-0935, R2005-1921, R2007-1048 and
R2008-0280; dissolving the Overall Economic Development Program Committee
(OEDP); and providing for an effective date; and
B) a Resolution of
the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, repealing
Resolution 2004-0494; dissolving the Fire Rescue Level of Service Committee
(FRLOS); and providing for an effective date.
SUMMARY: On April
23, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) discussed the possibility of
reducing the overall number of advisory boards. Staff presented a list of 23
boards that might be dissolved without an adverse impact on the County,
including two boards that had not met in years because either the mission of
the board had changed or had been accomplished. The OEDP has not met since
December of 2009, primarily due to the fact that the BCC eliminated ad valorem
funded economic development programs, which recommendations for funding came
from OEDP. Additionally, other functions have been assumed by the County’s Legislative
staff and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee
which the BCC appoints five members. The FRLOS was established in 2004 to
assist in the development and implementation of voluntary countywide minimum
levels of service and recommendations for a common dispatch system for fire
rescue providers. This goal was
accomplished and the services of the FRLOS are no longer necessary. Staff
recommends the dissolution of these two advisory boards. Other advisory boards
may be brought to the BCC in the future for similar consideration. Countywide
(TKF)
TIME CERTAIN 1:30 P.M.
5. Executive Session scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in
McEaddy Conference Room to discuss collective bargaining with the Amalgamated
Transit Union (ATU) Local 1577.
(Closed Session)
B. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 85-40, as amended, establishing an amended Five Year Road Program (Program);
providing for title; purpose; adoption of revised Program and revised list of
projects contained in Exhibit “A” to the Agenda Item; implementation of the
Program; modification of Program; funding of other roadway improvements,
interpretation of exhibit; repeal of laws in conflict; severability; inclusion
in the code of laws and ordinances; and effective date. SUMMARY: A Mid Year Modification of the Program is
contemplated in the Traffic Performance Standards and allows the Board of
County Commissioners (Board), through the adoption of an ordinance, to delete
projects from the Program two times a year. Exhibit “A” to the Ordinance
is a list of proposed projects for the next five years and contains certain
changes and modifications. This list is
submitted for Board consideration on preliminary reading today, with the final
list to be approved with the Ordinance at public hearing on Tuesday, June 18,
2013. Countywide (MRE)
JUNE 4, 2013
4. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance of the Board of
County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Palm Beach County
Code Chapter 19, Article IV, Red Light Cameras (Ordinance 2010-040), relating
to the use of unmanned cameras at traffic signals to promote traffic safety;
providing for adherence to red light traffic control signals; providing for
notice of violation; providing for procedures for a hearing; providing for
issuance of a traffic citation;
providing for owners defenses; providing for consistency with state law;
providing for applicability; providing for repeal of laws in conflict;
providing for severability; providing for inclusion in the code of laws and
ordinances; providing for captions; providing for savings, ratifications and
reservation of rights; and providing for effective date. SUMMARY: On September 14, 2010, the Board of County Commissioners
adopted Ordinance 2010-040 authorizing the use of unmanned camera/monitoring
systems to promote compliance with red lights at traffic signals. During the 2013 Legislative Session, the
Florida Legislature amended Chapter 316, the State Uniform Traffic Code,
requiring local governments to establish a hearing process for red light
violations. This amendment is necessary to comply with the legislation. Countywide
(MRE)
C. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an
Amendment to existing criteria under which the County’s Department of
Environmental Resources Management is authorized to bid on certain parcels at a
scheduled tax deed sale, without having to obtain parcel-specific Board
approval for that action. SUMMARY: On August 19, 2003 (Item 3L4), the Board approved
criteria under which the Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
could apply for a tax deed and/or bid at a scheduled tax deed sale without
parcel-specific Board approval for that action.
This item will allow ERM to bid up to the lesser of ERM’s reasonable
estimation of value or $5,000 on parcels under one acre, or $10,000 on parcels one
acre or more, and to possibly bid more in those instances where additional
funds are donated or provided by way of agreement for such purpose. All other
criteria, including the County Administrator’s prior approval, remain
unchanged. Countywide (SF)
JUNE 4, 2013
4. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution authorizing a continuing
reduction in the rental rate and finding that the Fourth Amendment (R2002-0829)
to Governmental Center Lease Agreement with LJL Food Management, Inc., d/b/a
Tina’s Café is in the best interest of the County; and
B) approve a Fourth Amendment to Governmental Center
Lease Agreement with LJL Food Management, Inc., d/b/a Tina’s Café.
SUMMARY: LJL
Food Management, Inc., d/b/a Tina’s Café has been the food service provider
operating in Suite 110 of the Governmental Center Parking Garage since 2005. In
response to the economic downturn and Tina’s Café’s poor payment history, rent
was reduced by 20% in 2009 and by another 50% in 2010 for a period of two
years. The Third Amendment, approved by the Board on December 18, 2012
(R2012-1941) documented the reduced rental rate of $16,601/yr until April 30,
2013, at which time the Board requested a further review of the rent. Tina’s Café just recently became current with
payment of rent, is still on a payment plan for a Federal tax lien and Staff
doubts that Tina’s Café would be able to pay the higher rent at this time. This
Fourth Amendment provides for the continuance of the same $16,601/yr reduced
rental rate until April 30, 2014. (PREM) Countywide (HJF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of
the County’s interest in two parcels totaling 0.75 acres of surplus property to
the City of South Bay without charge and with reservation of mineral and
petroleum rights, but without rights of entry and exploration pursuant to
Florida Statutes Section 125.38; and
B) approve a County Deed in favor of the City of South
Bay.
SUMMARY: In
1977, the County acquired two adjacent parcels on Palm Beach Road in South Bay
for a Head Start facility, improved with a 7,544 SF building. The building was
renovated and served as a Head Start facility until the County constructed a
new South Bay Head Start facility in 2004.
After Head Start vacated the building in 2004, it served as a Community
Action Program (CAP) facility. The building’s foundation; however, has been
deteriorating and CAP Staff recently vacated the building. The City of South
Bay then requested both parcels be conveyed to them at no charge. As this property serves no present or future
County purpose, the building is deteriorating and as securing and maintaining
both parcels would be costly, Staff recommends conveyance of both parcels to
the City of South Bay at no charge without any restrictions. The Property Appraiser valued the parcels at
$266,149. Staff obtained an appraisal of both parcels which valued the parcels
at $56,000 due to the building’s deterioration. The County will retain mineral and
petroleum rights in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 270.11, without
rights of entry and exploration. All
purchases, sales and exchanges of real estate must be approved by a
supermajority vote (5 Commissioners) pursuant to recent amendments to the PREM
Ordinance. (PREM) District 6 (HJF)
JUNE 4, 2013
4. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a "White Paper" identifying
Planning and Zoning best practices to be implemented or maintained by each
Planning and Zoning regulatory agency and by private business (i.e. property
owner, business operator, agent, consultant, developer, etc.) to enhance the
local business climate in Palm Beach County. SUMMARY: A Voluntary Committee composed of public
and private sector planners was established and charged with identifying
constraints and presenting opportunities as it pertains to the regulatory
application and review process in order to improve business development and
economic growth within Palm Beach County.
The White Paper is intended to be used as a tool by any Palm Beach
County (public or private) planning and zoning organization to re-evaluate and
re-tool their organization to help improve the regulatory process in Palm Beach
County. The utilization of best
practices identified in this White Paper will improve the predictability for
those involved in the Planning and Zoning regulatory approval process. In addition, these practices will continue to
enhance the relationships between the public and private sectors resulting in
increased communication and knowledge which will work to expedite reviews and
approvals. Countywide (RPB)
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JUNE 4, 2013
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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JUNE 4, 2013
6. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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JUNE 4, 2013
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
JUNE 4, 2013
A. District
1 – COMMISSIONER HAL R. VALECHE
B. District
2 – COMMISSIONER PAULETTE BURDICK
Request approval to present off-site, a
Proclamation declaring June 5, 2013 as “Traffic Safety Distinguished Citizens
Day” in Palm Beach County.
C. District
3 - COMMISSIONER SHELLEY VANA
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."