November 19, 2013 – 9:30 a.m.
FINAL
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
PAGE ITEM
9 3E-1 REVISED
SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to approve: A) Amendments to Contract for Provision
of Financial Assistance with the below listed agencies for the period October
1, 2013, through September 30, 2014, in an amount totaling $2,926,549:… SUMMARY: The information submitted reflects
part of the total $12,258,187 $12,258,186 funding approved by the
Board of County Commissioners for the Financially Assisted Agencies Program for
FY 2014. Other contracts will be
forthcoming upon receipt of all the required information. (Community Svcs)
26 3M-1 DELETED:
Staff recommends motion to approve: Interlocal Agreement with the School
Board of Palm Beach County for the period November 19, 2013, through November
18, 2014, for the mutual use of recreational facilities. (Parks) (Further staff
review)
31 3AA-3 REVISED TITLE: Staff recommends
motion to: A) approve Vendor Service Agreement with the Area Agency on
Aging (AAA) in the amount of $700,638 to fund transportation services for the
Division of Senior Services (DOSS) Program for the period January 1, 2013
through December 31, 2014; and B)…
C) authorize a one (1) time reimbursement of $141,589.00
to the AAA for payments made to Palm Tran for services provided prior to the
contract approval; and
D) approve a Budget Amendment of $314,185 in Palm
Tran’s Operating Fund 1340 for Fiscal Year 2013 in order to recognize the grant
award. (Palm Tran)
32 3BB-1 DELETED:
Staff
recommends motion to: A) approve Second
Amendment to the contract for Discover Palm Beach County, Inc. (1F) Airlift
Development with Budget Transfer for $250,000 from Discover Palm Beach County,
Inc. to TDC Administration.; and…(TDC) (Further staff review)
35 5B-2 DELETED:
Staff recommends motion to: A) approve an Agreement for Legal
Services with the law firm of Harris Penn Lowry LLP to represent the County on
a contingency basis in litigation for violations of the federal Fair Housing
Act (FHA); and…(County Attorney) (Further staff review)
36 5C-2 DELETED: Staff
recommends the Board deny: a request from the City of Greenacres (City) and
City residents for the County to assume maintenance of Chickasaw Road from the
western limit of the plat of Chickasaw manor to Jog Road. (Engineering) (Further staff review)
39 5G-1 ADD-ON, TIME CERTAIN 11:00 A.M., REVISED SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to authorize: Staff to negotiate a Settlement Agreement with Metro Mobility Management Group, LLC (MMMG) to terminate their existing contract and to provide service through January 31, 2015. Summary: On July 16, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) encouraged MMMG to seek an additional partner in response to concerns raised about compliance with contractual provisions. MMMG was unable to identify a partner who could participate under the existing terms and has requested that their contract be terminated. Staff is in support of this request and recommends the following Settlement Terms be the basis of the Settlement Agreement:
1. MMMG will provide services through January 31, 2015;
2. Liquidated Damages currently total approximately $2.4 Million. Liquidated Damages in excess of $1 Million shall be waived at upon execution of the Settlement Agreement and the remaining $1 Million shall be held in abeyance until January 31, 2015. Should MMMG's performance continue at the same levels, the remaining $1 Million of Liquidated Damages shall be waived. The existing $1 Million Performance Bond will remain in place;
3. Future Liquidated Damages
may be assessed through January 31, 2015, only if the County suffers an
economic loss from the actions of MMMG; Liquidated damages will continue to be assessed as appropriate, but
contingent upon service being provided by MMMG in an acceptable manner through
the termination date, these would be waived.
4. Equipment requirements and future capital investments set forth in Article 7 of the current contract will be waived. To ensure continued safety and on time performance MMMG will remove from service vehicles with 350,000 miles or greater and place into service existing lower mileage vehicles; and
5. Payment for Non-Dedicated Service shall be based on an increased mileage rate of $2.15 per mile through January 31, 2015, which is projected to have an impact of $1.6 Million. Of this amount, 20% of the increase will be shared with MMMG’s current DBE partners. MMMG will retain key personnel including the Project Manager and Maintenance Manager through January 31, 2015.
6. A waiver and release of claims
that MMMG had, has or may have against the County.
This arrangement will benefit the
County as follows: (1) it allows for an adequate transition period to consider
all options for service delivery; (2) it provides the best alternative to
disruption in service which would be caused by an immediate or non-negotiated
termination; (3) it provides a certain level of stability for current MMMG
employees and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises; and (4) it is more cost
effective than an emergency procurement for a new vendor. Staff intends to present the formal
Settlement Agreement to the BCC at the January 14, 2014, Board Meeting. Countywide (DR)
(Palm Tran)
42 8C ADD-ON, REVISED TITLE: Request approval to present off-site,
a Proclamation declaring November 2013 as “Pancreatic Cancer 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
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
TUESDAY COMMISSION
9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS
1. CALL
TO ORDER
A. Roll
Call
B. Invocation
C. Pledge
of Allegiance
D. Comments by Mayor
E. Election of Mayor
F. Election
of Vice Mayor
G. Comments
2. AGENDA
APPROVAL
A. Additions,
Deletions, Substitutions
B. Adoption
3. CONSENT
AGENDA (Pages 7-33)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Page 34)
5. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 35-39)
TIME CERTAIN 11:00 A.M. (Metro
Mobility Contract) (Page 39a)
6. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 40)
7. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 41)
8. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 42)
9. ADJOURNMENT (Page 42)
* * * * * * * * * * *
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 7
3A-1 Appointment
to the Workforce Alliance, Inc. Board of Directors
3A-2 Appointments to the Workforce Alliance, Inc.
Youth & Young Adults Outreach Committee
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 8
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes:
None
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 8
3C-1 Work Order No. 2013052-01 with Community
Asphalt Corporation to mill and resurface Jog Road (45th Street to
Beeline Highway)
3C-2 Deleted
3C-3 Contract with The Murphy Construction Co. for
construction of CR 880 at 20-Mile Bend emergency slope protection
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 8
3D-1 Settlement
Agreement in Michelle Troy v. Palm Beach County
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 9
3E-1 Amendments and contracts for financial
assistance with multiple social services agencies under the Financially
Assisted Agencies program
Page 10
3E-2 Non-Financial Agreement No. 2013-015 with
Workforce Alliance, Inc. to provide work experience and training activities for
Workforce participants at DOSS work sites
Page 11
3E-3 Appointments
to the Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council
Page 12
3E-4 Amendment No. 1 to Head Start Delegate
Agency Agreement with Hispanic Human Resources Council, Inc.
F. AIRPORTS
Page 12
3F-1 Change
Order No. 1 with The Morganti Group, Inc. for Building 340 improvements at PBIA
3F-2 Contract
with Community Asphalt Corp. for Taxiway D and H extensions at North Palm Beach
County General Aviation Airport
Page 13
3F-3 Amendment No. 4 with The Morganti Group,
Inc. for terminal improvements at PBIA
3F-4 Amendment
No. 4 with CH2M Hill, Inc. for continued professional planning and design
services related to the Airports Capital Improvement Program
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET - None
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 14
3H-1 Amendment No. 1 to annual asbestos abatement
contract with Cross Environmental Services, Inc.
3H-2 Amendment
No. 1 to annual asbestos abatement contract with DECON Environmental &
Engineering, Inc.
3H-3 Amendment
No. 1 to annual asbestos abatement contract with DPC General Contractors, Inc.
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 15
3H-4 Amendment
No. 1 to annual asbestos abatement contract with Simpson Environmental
Services, Inc.
3H-5 Amendment
No. 5 to annual electric contract with DAVCO Electrical Contractors Corporation
3H-6 Amendment
No. 5 to annual electrical contract with Global Communications & Electrical
Systems, Inc.
Page 16
3H-7 Amendment No. 5 to annual
electrical contract with Knight Electric Co., Inc.
3H-8 Amendment No. 5 to annual
electrical contract with Langer Electric Company
Page 17
3H-9 Amendment No. 5 to annual
electrical contract with RCI Electric, Inc.
3H-10 Appointments to the Public
Art Committee
I. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Page 18
3I-1 Receive and file various documents under
several home programs for the Department of Economic Sustainability
3I-2 Agreement with Housing Leadership Council
of Palm Beach County, Inc. for a countywide housing study
Page 19
3I-3 Agreement with the City of Greenacres for
renovations to the Community Hall and 500 Perry Avenue buildings
3I-4 Agreement with the City of Greenacres for
installation of sanitary sewer lines adjacent to 10th Avenue North
3I-5 Agreement with the City of Belle Glade for
salary and benefits of three full-time Code Compliance Officers
3I-6 Agreement with the City of South Bay for
salary and benefits of one full-time Code Compliance Officer
Page 20
3I-7 Agreement with City of Pahokee for salary
and benefits of one full-time Code Compliance Clerk and partial funding for one
Code Compliance Officer
3I-8 Consent
for Palm Beach County employee to receive a residential lot purchased with the
Community Development Block Grant Program
Page 21
3I-9 Agreements
for funding with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
3I-10 Budget
Amendments/Transfer relating to homeowner mortgage assistance under various
grant programs
Page 22
3I-11 Budget
Amendments relating to the Neighborhood Stabilization Grant Program
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 22
3J-1 Termination of Removal Agreement for future
right-of-way with 1733 South Congress Avenue, LLC
Page 23
3J-2 Appointment
to the Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 23
3K-1 Resolution amending special assessment
process for 61st Street North water main extension
3K-2 Resolution amending special assessment
process for 74th Street North water main extension
Page 24
3K-3 Receive
and file one standard agreement for Water Utilities Department
3K-4 Amendment with Town of Lake Clarke Shores
for wastewater system improvements in Seminole Manor
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 24
3K-5 Release
of Temporary Construction Easement over property owned by Boynton Beach
Associates XXIV LLLP
Page 25
3K-6 Work Authorization No. 5 with Cardinal
Contractors, Inc. for installation of diesel generator catalytic converters
3K-7 Release
of Utility Easement over property owned by HCR ManorCare Properties LLC
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 25
3L-1 Purchase
Order A8E447 from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Gopher
Tortoise Habitat Management at Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 26
3M-1 Interlocal
Agreement with School Board of Palm Beach County for mutual use of recreational
facilities
3M-2 Receive and file five Independent Contractor
Agreements
N. LIBRARY - None
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Page 27
3Q-1 Submittal of Grant Application for a Second
Chance Act Juvenile Reentry Program
3Q-2 Appointment to the Public Safety Coordinating
Council
R. HUMAN RESOURCES - None
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 28
3S-1 Interlocal
Agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services with the Town of
Jupiter
3S-2 License
relating to fire-rescue training and structure burn with Lavonne Greene,
Shirley Jo Ann Timmons and Donald G. Callaway
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 28
3U-1 Eighteenth
Amendment with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. to extend project
completion date
Page 29
3U-2 Interlocal
Agreement for network services and GIS hosting services with Loxahatchee River
Environmental Control District
V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None
W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 29
3X-1 Receive
and file to annual grant agreements with the Florida Division of Emergency
Management
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 30
3X-2 Contract
with Palm Beach County Disaster Recovery Coalition, Inc. for disaster response
and recovery services
3X-3 Agreements
for Psychology Practicum Students with Nova Southeastern University and Barry
University
Y. PURCHASING - None
Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 31
3AA-1 Contract with Seagull Industries for the Disabled, Inc. for transportation
services
3AA-2 Contract with Federation Transportation Services, Inc. for
transportation services
3AA-3 Vendor Service Agreement with the Area Agency on Aging to fund
transportation services for the Division of Senior Services Program
Page 32
3AA-4 Florida Commission for the Transportation
Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant Agreement to provide transportation
services
BB. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 32
3BB-1 Amendment with Discover Palm Beach County, Inc. to transfer a
position of airlift development to TDC
Page 33
3BB-2 Terminate Grant Agreement with Palm Beach Pops, Inc.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
Page 34
4A County Internal Audit Committee Ordinance
4B County Investment Policy Committee
Ordinance
REGULAR AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION
Page 35
5A-1 2014 State Legislative Program
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 35
5B-1 Settlement
Agreement with Town of Palm Beach in two administrative petitions for a variance
and solid waste permit renewal
5B-2 Agreement
for legal services with Harris Penn Lowry LLP for violations of the federal
Fair Housing Act
ENGINEERING &
PUBLIC WORKS
Page 36
5C-1 Five Year Road Program Ordinance
5C-2 Chickasaw Road maintenance/improvements
FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 37
5D-1 Additional positions in the Capital
Improvements Division
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 38
5E-1 Initiation of the Convention Center Parking
Garage project
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 39
5F-1 Budget Amendments/Transfers for Year-End FY
2013
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 40)
STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 41)
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS (Page 42)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 42)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment of Ms. Kelly Sobolewski to the
Workforce Alliance, Inc. Board of Directors for the period November 19, 2013, through
November 18, 2016:
Nominee/ Appointment |
Seat No. |
Term |
Area of Representation |
Nominated By |
Kelly Sobolewski |
11 |
From 11/19/13 Through 11/18/16 |
Private
Sector |
Business Development
Board of Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Summary:
The membership of Workforce
Alliance, Inc. conforms to the requirements of the Workforce Investment Act
(WIA) of 1998, and the Workforce Innovation Act of 2000. Policy for this item is defined in R2007-1220
Agreement between Palm Beach County, Florida (County) and Workforce Alliance,
Inc. dated July 10, 2007. Per this Agreement, 17 private sector member
appointments shall be made by County.
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 requests that an emphasis be placed
on Chief Executive Officers or highest level of management positions for both
community and business sector appointments. The Workforce Alliance, Inc. Board
of Directors is comprised of a minimum of 35 members as determined from time to
time by the Board of Directors with representatives of business in the
local area who are owners of businesses, local educational entities, labor
organizations, community-based organizations, economic development agencies,
one-stop partners. Countywide
(TKF)
2. Staff recommends
the following appointments: to the Workforce Alliance, Inc. Youth and
Young Adult Outreach Committee (Youth Council) for the period November 19, 2013,
through November 18, 2016:
Nominee/ Appointment |
Seat No. |
Nominated By |
Gregory
J. Starling |
6 |
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice |
James S. Titcomb |
12 |
Workforce Alliance, Inc. |
Anacaona Florentino |
14 |
Workforce Alliance, Inc. |
Mary L. Watford |
15 |
Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation |
Pearlie Hill |
16 |
Workforce Alliance, Inc. |
Summary: The membership of the Workforce Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) Youth Council conforms to the requirements of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, WIA 117(h)(1)-(3) and 20 CFR 661.335 and the Workforce Innovation Act of 2000. Per WIA there shall be established, as a subgroup within each local board, a Youth Council appointed by the local board, Workforce Alliance, Inc., in cooperation with the Chief Elected Official, Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, for the local area. The Workforce Accountability Act, 445 F.S. approved by the Florida Legislature effective July 1, 2012, requires that Alliance establish a Youth Council subject to the approval of the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners as Chief Elected Official. The Alliance Youth Council is comprised of 16 members recommended by the Alliance Board of Directors with representatives appointed in accordance with WIA. Countywide (TKF)
NOVEMBER 19, 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
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 2013052-011
(Work Order) in the amount of $374,000 to mill and resurface Jog Road
from 45th Street to Beeline Highway (Improvements) utilizing Palm
Beach County’s (County) annual asphalt milling and resurfacing contract
R2013-0235 with Community Asphalt Corp. SUMMARY:
Approval of this Work Order will allow 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 6 (MRE)
2. DELETED
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Contract dated September 24, 2013 with The
Murphy Construction Co., in the amount of $199,498.25 (Contract) for the
construction of County Road 880 at 20 Mile Bend emergency slope protection
(Project). SUMMARY: The
Contract is being submitted as a receive and file agenda item for the Clerk’s
Office to note and receive. The
Contract was approved on September 24, 2013, by the County Engineer, as a
delegated authority in accordance with the Purchasing Code. The Project involved the repair and
stabilization of the embankment for County Road 880 at the South Florida Water
Management District’s L-13 Canal. District 6 (MRE)
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Settlement
Agreement in Michelle Troy v. Palm Beach County, Case No.: 50 2012 CA
019619 XXXX MB AD (Fifteenth Judicial Circuit) for Sixty Two Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($62,500) and mediation fees, inclusive of all other attorney’s
fees and costs. SUMMARY: Michelle Troy, a current employee with the
Head Start Division of the Community Services Department, sued the County in
state circuit court in a two-count complaint alleging violations of the Florida
Civil Rights Act on the basis of age and handicap. Troy alleges that her
demotion in lieu of lay-off and subsequent placement was discriminatory on the
basis of age and handicap, and that she was denied promotional and training
opportunities. She also alleges that she was prevented from attending meetings
and had job responsibilities taken from her and assigned to younger,
non-disabled employees. The proposed
Settlement Agreement would modify Troy’s demotion and place her in the position
of Education Coordinator. The Settlement Agreement would also compensate her in
the amount of Sixty Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($62,500), inclusive of
attorney’s fees and costs, except for the cost of mediation, which the County
would pay directly. Countywide (ATP)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. REVISED SUMMARY: Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendments to Contract for Provision of
Financial Assistance with the below listed agencies for the period October 1,
2013, through September 30, 2014, in an amount totaling $2,926,549:
1.
Amendment
No. 01 to Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with Adopt-A-Family of
the Palm Beaches, Inc., (R2012-1655), increasing funding by $234,100 for a new
total not to exceed amount of $468,200; and
2.
Amendment
No. 01 to Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with The Salvation
Army, a Georgia Corporation, (R2012-1516), increasing funding by $68,267 for a
new total not to exceed amount of $136,534; and
3.
Amendment
No. 02 to Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with Deaf Service
Center of Palm Beach County, Inc., (R2011-1885), increasing funding by $146,721
for a new total not to exceed amount of $440,163; and
4.
Amendment
No. 02 to Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with Drug Abuse
Treatment Association, Inc., (R2011-1564), increasing funding by $257,035 for a
new total not to exceed amount of $771,105; and
5.
Amendment
No. 02 to Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with Housing
Partnership, Inc., (R2011-1766), increasing funding by $68,870 for a new total
not to exceed amount of $206,610; and
6.
Amendment
No. 02 to Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with Parent-Child
Center, Inc., (R2011-1768), increasing funding by $240,852 for a new total not
to exceed amount of $722,556; and
7.
Amendment
No. 02 to Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with The ARC of The
Glades, Inc. fka Glades Area Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc.,
(R2011-1565), increasing funding by $185,337 for a new total not to exceed
amount of $556,011; and
8.
Amendment
No. 02 to Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with South County
Mental Health Center, Inc., (R2011-1996), increasing funding by $1,486,826 for
a new total not to exceed amount of $4,460,478.
9.
Amendment
No. 03 to Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with The ARC of Palm
Beach County, Inc., (R2011-1997), increasing funding by $238,541 for a new
total not to exceed amount of $715,623; and
B) Contracts for Provision of Financial
Assistance with the below listed agencies for the period October 1, 2013,
through September 30, 2014, in an amount totaling $293,161:
1.
Adopt-A-Family
of the Palm Beaches, Inc., for Service Enriched Housing in an amount not to
exceed $60,000; and
2.
Deaf
Service Center of Palm County, Inc., for Assistive Communications Equipment in
an amount not to exceed $83,161; and
3.
Palm
Beach County Food Bank, Inc., for SNAP and Food Distribution in an amount not
to exceed $150,000.
SUMMARY: The information
submitted reflects part of the total $12,258,187 $12,258,186 funding
approved by the Board of County Commissioners for the Financially Assisted
Agencies Program for FY 2014. Other
contracts will be forthcoming upon receipt of all the required information. Countywide (TKF)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Non-Financial
Agreement No. 2013-015 with Workforce Alliance, Inc., to provide work
experience and training activities for Workforce Alliance, Inc. program
participants at DOSS work sites effective November 19, 2013. SUMMARY: This Agreement will allow Workforce
Alliance, Inc. to place program participants at DOSS work sites for the
provisions of work experience and training activities. No County funds are
required. (DOSS) Countywide (TKF)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: appointment of the following Parents and Community
Representatives to the Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council for terms
effective November 19, 2013 and ending November 18, 2014:
PARENT REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE(S) BY CENTER
Seat ID # Community
Representative Seat
ID# Community
Representative
01 Virginia
H. Smith 02 Elizabeth Warren
Seat ID # Community
Representative Seat
ID# Community
Representative
03 Jongelene
B. Adams 04 Vacant
Seat ID # Community
Representative Seat
ID# Community
Representative
05 Vacant 06 Vacant
Seat ID # Community
Representative Seat
ID# Community
Representative
07 Vacant 08 Vacant
Seat ID # Boynton
Beach Seat ID# Jupiter
09 Keith
J. Amerson Sr. - Rep 10 Michael S. Worden - Rep
Amisstika
P. Goldwire - Alt Elio
E. Landaverde - Alt
Seat ID # South
Bay Seat
ID# Palm
Glades
11 Edith
B. Tucker - Rep 12 Selene M. Resendez -
Rep
Abel
Perez - Alt Yarelys
Perez - Alt
Seat ID # Pahokee Seat
ID# Westgate
13 Chevon
Baker - Rep 14 Khalilah T. Williams
- Rep
Vacant Ben-Richard
Dorzilme - Alt
Seat ID # Lake
Worth Seat
ID# Riviera
Beach
15 Ricketta
S. Tate - Rep 16 Lakeysha
Coleman - Rep
Vacant Ebony
I. Williams - Alt
Seat ID # West
Palm Beach Seat
ID# Union
Baptist
17 Natalia
T. Frazier - Rep 18 Vacant
Amy
N. McDonald - Alt Vacant
Seat ID # Achievement
Center Seat
ID# Family
Central
19 Crystal
L. Scott - Rep 20 Ashley Brown - Rep
Guilene
Beaubrun - Alt Vacant
Seat ID # Early
Head Start/Home Based Seat
ID# Florence
Fuller
21 Angela
M. Alvin - Rep 22 Vacant
Vacant Vacant
Seat ID # Apostolic
Daycare. Seat
ID# A
Step Above
23 Cherdeline
Pierre-Louis - Rep 24 Vacant
Vacant Vacant
Seat ID # Emmanuel Seat
ID# King’s
Kids
25 Nathasha
Francois-Webber - Rep 26 Lydia F. Charles -
Rep
Vacant Vacant
Seat ID # My
First Steps Seat
ID# San
Castle
27 Marlene
Alfonso - Rep 28 Vacant
Fabiola
Coty-Bioche - Alt Vacant
Seat ID # YWCA Seat
ID# Tender
Love & Care
29 Vacant 30 Deidre E. Mcclendon -
Rep
Vacant Sinthia
Ahmed - Alt
Seat ID # Kidz
Kaleidoscope Seat
ID# Hispanic
Human Resources
31 Amy
Arellano - Rep 32 Vacant
Jason
Jimenez - Alt Vacant
Seat ID # School
District (Village Academy)
33 Martinique
Sanders - Rep
Gladys
D. Jackson - Alt
SUMMARY: The
term of appointment for parent representatives and alternates to the Head
Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) Policy Council is one year, and requires that
the parent representative/alternate be a parent of a child enrolled in the
HS/EHS program. The Council is comprised
of 33 members, of which eight must be representatives of the community. The
remaining membership is comprised of parents whose children are actively
enrolled in the HS/EHS program. The HS/EHS Policy Council has recommended these
individuals for appointment. In the event that the HS/EHS
program is terminated by the County for any reason, this Council may be
dissolved immediately upon written notice to the Representatives. Countywide
(TKF)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to Head Start Delegate Agency
Agreement with Hispanic Human Resources Council, Inc. (R2012-1478) for the
period October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, to add two planning days. Summary: This Amendment is necessary to
incorporate the school year calendar for the Delegate Agency. The Delegate
Agency will submit a written and signed memo indicating planning days. No new County funding is required.
(Head Start) Countywide (TKF)
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Change
Order No. 1 to Task M-1 under the Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Contract
with The Morganti Group, Inc. increasing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in
the amount of $33,290 for Building 3400 improvements at Palm Beach
International Airport (PBIA); and
B) a Budget Amendment of $33,290 in the Airport
Improvement and Development Fund to provide budget for the Change Order;
including reimbursement from Workforce Alliance, Inc. (Tenant) of $33,290.
SUMMARY: The
Department of Airports is requesting Board approval of Change Order No. 1 to
Task M-1 under the continuing CM at Risk Contract with The Morganti Group, Inc.
approved June 4, 2013 (R2013-0663). Task
M-1 for Building 3400 Improvements was approved by the Board on July 2, 2013
(R2013-0829) in the amount of $1,130,000.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $33,290 will provide
funds for additional electrical and HVAC improvements requested by the Tenant. The costs will be reimbursed to the
Department of Airports by the Tenant.
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. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this contract
was established at 13%. The total DBE anticipated
participation including Change Order No. 1 to date is 31%. Countywide (JCM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract
with Community Asphalt Corp. in the amount of $907,522.30 for the Taxiway D and
H Extensions at North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45). SUMMARY:
This project was advertised utilizing the County’s competitive bid process. On
August 22, 2013, five bids were received for the Taxiway D and H Extensions at
F45. Of the five bids, Community Asphalt
Corp., a Palm Beach County company. has been identified as the lowest
responsible/responsive bidder in the amount of $907,522.30 for the Taxiway D
and H Extensions at F45. The
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for this project was established
at 15%. Community Asphalt Corp. is
responsive to the DBE requirements.
Florida Department of Transportation grant funding of $726,018 and
Passenger Facility Charge funding of $181,504.30 are being utilized to fund
this project. Countywide (JCM)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment
No. 4 to the Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Contract with The Morganti
Group, Inc. for CM at Risk Services for Terminal Improvements at Palm Beach
International Airport (PBIA) in the amount of $400,000 and 105 calendar days
for Task M-6: Airport Parking Lot at PBIA; and
B) a
Budget Transfer of $440,000 in the Airport Improvement and Development Fund to
provide budget for the Morganti contract, plus an additional 10% for permit
fees, environmental mitigation and unforeseen conditions. This includes a transfer from Reserves of
$440,000.
SUMMARY: The CM at
Risk Contract with The Morganti Group, Inc. for CM at Risk Services for
Terminal Improvements at PBIA was approved by the Board on June 4, 2013
(R2013-0663). The Contract is for two
years with three one-year renewal options and is a task order based contract
for CM at Risk Services at PBIA. 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. Approval of Amendment No. 4 in
the amount of $400,000 and 105 calendar days is for Task M-6: Airport Parking
Lot at PBIA. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this contract is
13%. The current DBE participation for
the contract including this Amendment is anticipated to be 26.21%. Countywide
(JCM)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment
No. 4 to the General Consulting Agreement with CH2M Hill, Inc. for
Consulting/Professional Services in the amount of $772,253.74 for the continued
performance of professional planning and design services related to the
approved Palm Beach County Airports Capital Improvement Program. SUMMARY: The Consulting Agreement (R2011-1333) with
CH2M Hill, Inc. for general airport planning and design was approved on
September 13, 2011 in the amount of $1,521,708 in order to carry out the
approved Capital Improvement Programs for the County’s Airports. The agreement is for two years with two, one-year
renewal options. Approval of Amendment
No. 4 in the amount of $772,253.74 will provide funds to complete the following
tasks and services: Task I Services –Palm
Beach International Airport (PBIA) Taxiways D & E
Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Design and Bidding Services; PBIA Golfview
Commercial Property Appraisal, Acquisition and Relocation Services; and PBIA
Concourse C Passenger Checkpoint Modification Design Services; Task III Services – Miscellaneous Planning and
Engineering Services; Miscellaneous Financial Consulting and Capital
Programming Services; and Miscellaneous Environmental Consulting Services. CH2M Hill, Inc. is an Englewood, Colorado
based firm, however, the majority of the work to be completed in this Agreement
will be completed and/or managed through their Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
office in conjunction with several Palm Beach County-based subconsultants and
firms. Certain tasks performed during
the term of this Amendment may be eligible for State and Federal grant
participation. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for the
agreement was established at 25.00%. The DBE participation for this Amendment
is 18.61%. The total anticipated DBE
participation to date is 29.04%. Countywide
(JCM)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to Contract with Cross Environmental
Services, Inc. dated February 19, 2013 to implement the first renewal of the
Annual Asbestos Abatement Contract with a maximum value of $199,999. SUMMARY: Amendment No. 1 is a renewal
to the Annual Asbestos Abatement Contract which was awarded to Cross
Environmental Services, Inc. The Annual Asbestos Abatement Contract is an
indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of
$199,999. The maximum value is shared
and work orders are awarded based on competitive quotes/bids issued to all four
participating Contractors. The renewal
term is for twelve months or until $199,999 in work orders are issued in this
term. Staff is bringing forward the Amendment at this time based on the
cumulative value. All terms of the
original contract remain in effect. This
is the first extension allowed by the Contract.
The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal is 15% and the SBE
participation to date is 0%. Cross
Environmental Services, Inc. is not a Palm Beach County company. This is a bond-waiver contract. (FD&O Admin) Countywide (JM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment
No. 1 to Contract with DECON Environmental & Engineering, Inc. dated
February 19, 2013 to implement the first renewal of the Annual Asbestos
Abatement Contract with a maximum value of $199,999. SUMMARY: Amendment
No. 1 is a renewal to the Annual Asbestos Abatement Contract which was awarded
to DECON Environmental & Engineering, Inc. The Annual Asbestos Abatement
Contract is an indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum
value of $199,999. The maximum value is
shared and work orders are awarded based on competitive quotes/bids issued to
all four participating Contractors. The renewal term is for twelve months or
until $199,999 in work orders are issued in this term. Staff is bringing forward the Amendment at
this time based on the cumulative value.
All terms of the original contract remain in effect. This is the first extension allowed by the
Contract. The Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) goal is 15% and the SBE participation to date is 0%. DECON Environmental & Engineering, Inc.
is not a Palm Beach County company. This is a bond-waiver contract. (FD&O Admin) Countywide
(JM)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to Contract with DPC General
Contractors, Inc. dated February 19, 2013 to implement the first renewal of the
Annual Asbestos Abatement Contract with a maximum value of $199,999. SUMMARY: Amendment No. 1 is a renewal
to the Annual Asbestos Abatement Contract which was awarded to DPC General
Contractors, Inc. The Annual Asbestos Abatement Contract is an
indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of
$199,999. The maximum value is shared
and work orders are awarded based on competitive quotes/bids issued to all four
participating Contractors. The renewal
term is for twelve months or until $199,999 in work orders are issued in this
term. Staff is bringing forward the
Amendment at this time based on the cumulative value. All terms of the original contract remain in
effect. This is the first extension
allowed by the Contract. The Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) goal is 15% and the SBE participation to date is 0%. DPC General Contractors, Inc. is not a Palm
Beach County company. This is a
bond-waiver contract. (FD&O Admin) Countywide
(JM)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to Contract with Simpson
Environmental Services, Inc. dated February 19, 2013 to implement the first
renewal of the Annual Asbestos Abatement Contract with a maximum value of
$199,999. SUMMARY: Amendment No.
1 is a renewal to the Annual Asbestos Abatement Contract which was awarded to
Simpson Environmental Services, Inc. The
Annual Asbestos Abatement Contract is an indefinite-quantity contract and this
renewal has a maximum value of $199,999. The maximum value is shared and work orders
are awarded based on competitive quotes/bids issued to all four participating
Contractors. The renewal term is for
twelve months or until $199,999 in work orders are issued in this term. Staff
is bringing forward the Amendment at this time based on the cumulative
value. All terms of the original
contract remain in effect. This is the
first extension allowed by the Contract. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
goal is 15% and the SBE participation to date is 0%. Simpson Environmental Services, Inc., is not
a Palm Beach County company. This is a bond-waiver contract. (FD&O Admin) Countywide (JM)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 5 to Contract with DAVCO Electrical
Contractors Corporation (R2009-2056) to implement the fourth renewal of the
Annual Electrical Contract with a maximum value of $1,000,000. SUMMARY: Amendment
No. 5 is a renewal to the Annual Electric Contract which was awarded to DAVCO
Electrical Contractors Corporation. The Annual Electric Contract is an
indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of
$1,000,000. The maximum value is shared
and work orders are awarded based on competitive quotes/bids issued to all five
participating contractors. The renewal
term is for twelve months or until $1,000,000 in work orders are issued in this
term. Staff is bringing forward the
Amendment at this time based on the expiration of the term. All terms of the original contract remain in
effect. This is the fourth and final
extension allowed by the Contract. The
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal is 15% and will be tracked cumulatively
for each work order issued. DAVCO
Electrical Contractors Corporation achieved 0% SBE participation. The
cumulative SBE participation among all contractors is 67.62%. SBE and local preference applied at work
order level. DAVCO Electrical
Contractors Corporation is a Palm Beach County company and a certified
contractor. This is a bond-waiver
contract. (FD&O Admin) Countywide
(JM)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 5 to Contract with Global
Communications & Electrical Systems, Inc. (R2009-2058) to implement the
fourth renewal of the Annual Electrical Contract with a maximum value of
$1,000,000. SUMMARY: Amendment
No. 5 is a renewal to the Annual Electrical Contract which was awarded to
Global Communications & Electrical Systems, Inc. The Annual Electrical
Contract is an indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum
value of $1,000,000. The maximum value is shared and work orders are awarded
based on competitive quotes/bids issued to all five participating contractors.
The renewal term is for twelve months or until $1,000,000 in work orders are
issued in this term. Staff is bringing
forward the Amendment at this time based on the expiration of the term. All terms of the original contract remain in
effect. This is the fourth and final
extension allowed by the Contract. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal is
15% and will be tracked cumulatively for each work order issued. Global Communications & Electrical
Systems, Inc. achieved 100% SBE participation. The cumulative SBE participation
among all contractors is 67.62%. SBE and
local preference applied at work order level.
Global Communications & Electrical Systems, Inc. is a Palm Beach
County company and a certified SBE contractor. This is a bond-waiver
contract. (FD&O Admin) Countywide
(JM)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 5 to Contract with Knight Electric
Co., Inc. (R2009-2128) to implement the fourth renewal of the Annual Electrical
Contract with a maximum value of $1,000,000.
SUMMARY: Amendment No. 5 is a renewal to the Annual Electrical
Contract which was awarded to Knight Electric Co., Inc.. The Annual Electrical Contract is an
indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum value of
$1,000,000. The maximum value is shared
and work orders are awarded based on competitive quotes/bids issued to all five
participating contractors. The renewal term is for twelve months or until
$1,000,000 in work orders are issued in this term. Staff is bringing forward the Amendment at
this time based on the expiration of the term.
All terms of the original contract remain in effect. This is the fourth and final extension
allowed by the Contract. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal is 15% and
will be tracked cumulatively for each work order issued. Knight Electric Co, Inc., achieved 0% SBE
participation. The cumulative SBE participation among all contractors is
67.62%. SBE and local preference applied
at work order level. Knight Electric
Co., Inc. is a Palm Beach County company. This is a bond-waiver contract. (FD&O Admin) Countywide (JM)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 5 to Contract with Langer Electric
Company (R2009-2060) to implement the fourth renewal of the Annual Electrical
Contract with a maximum value of $1,000,000.
SUMMARY: Amendment No. 5 is a renewal to the Annual Electrical
Contract which was awarded to Langer Electric Company. The Annual Electrical
Contract is an indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a maximum
value of $1,000,000. The maximum value
is shared and work orders are awarded based on competitive quotes/bids issued
to all five participating contractors.
The renewal term is for twelve months or until $1,000,000 in work orders
are issued in this term. Staff is
bringing forward the Amendment at this time based on the expiration of the
term. All terms of the original contract
remain in effect. This is the fourth and
final extension allowed by the Contract. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
goal is 15% and will be tracked cumulatively for each work order issued. Langer Electric Company achieved 0% SBE
participation. The cumulative SBE participation among all contractors is
67.62%. SBE and local preference applied
at work order level. Langer Electric Company
is not a Palm Beach County company. This
is a bond-waiver contract. (FD&O
Admin) Countywide (JM)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 5 to Contract with RCI Electric, Inc.
(R2009-2059) to implement the fourth renewal of the Annual Electrical Contract
with a maximum value of $1,000,000. SUMMARY:
Amendment No. 5 is a renewal to the Annual Electrical Contract which was
awarded to RCI Electric, Inc. The Annual
Electrical Contract is an indefinite-quantity contract and this renewal has a
maximum value of $1,000,000. The maximum
value is shared and work orders are awarded based on competitive quotes/bids
issued to all five participating contractors.
The renewal term is for twelve months or until $1,000,000 in work orders
are issued in this term. Staff is
bringing forward the Amendment at this time based on the expiration of the
term. All terms of the original contract
remain in effect. This is the fourth and
final extension allowed by the Contract.
The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal is 15% and will be tracked
cumulatively for each work order issued.
RCI Electric, Inc achieved 100% SBE participation. The cumulative SBE
participation among all contractors is 67.62%. SBE and local preference applied at work order
level. RCI Electric, Inc. is a Palm
Beach County company and a certified SBE contractor. This is a bond-waiver contract. (FD&O
Admin) Countywide (JM)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve: appointment of three members to the Public Art
Committee for a three year term:
Member Committee
Seat Term
Rena Blades Cultural
Council of Palm 11/19/13–
09/30/16
Beach County
William Dale Waters Design Professional 11/19/13–
09/30/16
Talya R. Lerman Nonprofit Arts Professional 11/19/13- 09/30/16
SUMMARY: Three Committee seat vacancies are being filled in this item. The
Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is a required seat which became vacant
due to retirement of Bill Nix from the Cultural Council and they brought forth
Rena Blades to complete Mr. Nix’s term. Rena Blades has disclosed that she is
employed by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County that contracts with the
County for Grants and Marketing services provided by contract. The Public
Art Committee provides no regulation, oversight, management, or policy-setting
recommendations regarding the Cultural Council’s contracts. Disclosure of
this contractual relationship at a duly noticed public meeting is being
provided in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 2-443, of the Palm Beach
County Code of Ethics. The individuals who previously served in the design
professional (Ingacio Reyes) and nonprofit arts professional (Rod Faulds) seats
resigned from the Committee. Coincidently their term also ended. The Committee
recommends the following appointments: William Waters for the Design
Professional seat and Talya Lerman for the Nonprofit Arts Professional seat.
The term for each of the three new Committee members will be through September
30, 2016. (FDO Admin) Countywide (MJ)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: two Amendments to Mortgages and Security
Agreements and Modifications of Promissory Notes and four Amendments to
Agreement, as follows:
A) First Amendment to Mortgage and Security Agreement and Modification of
Promissory Note (R2013-0639) with Marina Clinton Associates, Ltd. (MCA) under
the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program;
B) First Amendment to Mortgage and Security Agreement and Modification of
Promissory Note (R2013-0640) with MCA under the SHIP Program;
C) Amendment No. 003 to the Agreement (R2012-1798) with the Pahokee Housing
Authority under the 2005 Disaster Recovery Initiative Program (DRI2);
D) Amendment No. 004 to the Agreement (R2011-0615) with the West Palm Beach
Housing Authority under the 2005 Disaster Recovery Initiative Program –
Supplemental Appropriation (DRI3);
E) Amendment No. 005 to the Agreement (2011-0615) with the West Palm Beach
Housing Authority under the 2005 Disaster Recovery Initiative Program –
Supplemental Appropriation (DRI3); and
F) Amendment No. 006 to the Agreement (R2010-0900) with the Housing
Partnership, Inc. under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1).
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 Amendments have been fully
executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the County
Administrator, or designee, in accordance with Agenda Items R2006-1351,
R2007-1524, R2011-1384 and 5E-1, as approved by the BCC on July 18, 2006,
September 11, 2007, September 13, 2011 and May 21, 2013, respectively. These executed documents are now being
submitted to the BCC to receive and file. These are SHIP and Federal DRI2,
DRI3 and NSP1 funds which require no local match. (DES Contract
Development) Countywide (TKF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement with Housing Leadership Council of Palm
Beach County, Inc. (HLC) in the amount of $15,000 in State Housing Initiative
Partnership (SHIP) funds for a housing study.
Summary: Approval of this Agreement provides one-third
of the amount needed for a countywide housing study. The Study, costing a total of $45,000, will
be undertaken by Carras Community Investment, Inc., who was selected through a
Request for Proposals process undertaken by HLC. The County, HLC and the Realtors Association
of the Palm Beaches, Inc., collaborated in establishing the scope of the study
and will each fund one-third of the cost.
The last countywide housing study was prepared in 2006. The proposed Study will include an inventory
and analysis of the County’s housing, a housing needs assessment,
identification of homeownership and rental impediments and a housing financing
needs statement. The results and
findings of the housing study will be used by the Department of Economic
Sustainability (DES) for the preparation of the SHIP Local Housing Assistance
Plan and for other affordable housing programs undertaken by DES. These are SHIP grant funds which require
no local match. (DES Administration) Countywide (TKF)
NOVEMBER
19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement with the City of Greenacres in the
amount of $322,291 for the period of November 19, 2013, through April 1, 2015. Summary: This Agreement with the City of Greenacres
provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for renovations to
the Community Hall and 500 Perry Avenue buildings. On July 16, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners
approved the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Action Plan (R2013-0950) which allocated
$322,291 in Special Area of Hope funds to the City of Greenacres. The City has decided to utilize the funds for
the rehabilitation of these two buildings.
This funding is projected to create 11 jobs and have a one year
Economic Sustainability Impact of $614,000. These are Federal CDBG funds
which require no local match. (DES Contract Development) District 2
(TKF)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement with the City of Greenacres in the
amount of $589,231 for the period of November 19, 2013, through May 1, 2015. Summary: This Agreement with the City of Greenacres
provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the installation
of sanitary sewer lines adjacent to 10th Avenue including Martin
Avenue, Perry Avenue, Flemming Avenue, Jennings Avenue and 10th
Avenue North in Greenacres. On July 16,
2013, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Action Plan (R2013-0950) which allocated $89,231 to the City of Greenacres
based on the local entitlement formula and $500,000 for the 10th
Avenue Sewer Project. These funds will
be combined to facilitate the project. This
funding is projected to create 21 jobs and have a one year Economic
Sustainability Impact of $1.2 Million. These are Federal CDBG funds
which require no local match. (DES Contract Development) District 2
(TKF)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement with the City of Belle Glade in the
amount of $135,071 for the period of October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014. Summary: This Agreement
provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to pay for the salary
and benefits of three full-time Code Compliance Officers. These Officers ensure that residential and
commercial properties are in compliance with applicable codes. On July 16,
2013, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Action Plan (R2013-0950) which allocated $135,071 for these code enforcement
costs. This funding is projected to create four jobs and have a one year
Economic Sustainability Impact of $179,290.
These are Federal CDBG funds which require no local
match. (DES Contract Development) District 6 (TKF)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement with the City of South Bay in the
amount of $28,450 for the period of October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014. Summary: This Agreement
provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to pay for the salary
and benefits of one full-time Code Compliance Officer. This Officer ensures that residential and
commercial properties are in compliance with applicable codes. On July 16, 2013, the Board of County
Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Action Plan (R2013-0950) which
allocated $28,450 for these code enforcement costs. This funding is projected to create two
jobs and have a one year Economic Sustainability Impact of $61,000. These
are Federal CDBG funds which require no local match. (DES
Contract Development) District 6 (TKF)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement with the City of Pahokee in the amount
of $48,132 for the period of October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014. Summary: This Agreement
provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to pay for the salary
and benefits of one full-time Code Compliance Clerk and partially fund the
salary of one Code Compliance Officer.
These code enforcement personnel ensure that residential and commercial
properties are in compliance with applicable codes. On July 16, 2013, the Board of County
Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Action Plan (R2013-0950) which
allocated $48,132 for these code enforcement costs. This funding is projected
to create three jobs and have a one year Economic Sustainability Impact of
$122,070. These are Federal CDBG funds which require no local
match. (DES Contract Development) District 6 (TKF)
8. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Consent for Palm Beach County employee Renee Hightower to receive a lot purchased with funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program in connection with her purchase of a home in Kennedy Estates. Summary: Renee Hightower has been employed by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department as a paraprofessional seasonal camp counselor/bus driver for five (5) years and five (5) months. Ms. Hightower is an income eligible homebuyer who is seeking to purchase a four-bedroom home in the Kennedy Estates development at 17346 Kennedy Estates Boulevard, Jupiter, under the Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County’s (Habitat) Program. On October 2, 2007, the County entered into an Agreement (R2007-1726) with Habitat for the conveyance of 6.6 acres of land, purchased by the County with CDBG funds, for the development of Kennedy Estates which comprises 27 single family lots. Upon the construction and sale of each home Habitat is required to convey the lot at no cost to the income qualified homeowner as a subsidy to make the purchase affordable. The appraised value of the property is $170,000 and the appraised value of the lot is $32,000. After deducting the value of the lot from the property’s appraised value, Ms. Hightower’s purchase price will be $138,000. In exchange for the receipt of the lot at no cost, Ms. Hightower will provide the County a 30 year mortgage on the property at closing. No repayment is required if the home remains as her principal place of residence for the term of the mortgage. If the homeowner rents, sells, or otherwise conveys the home during the 30 years, the then appraised value of the lot becomes due and payable unless the property is sold to another income qualified homeowner who may then take over the remainder of the 30 year period. These are Federal CDBG funds which require no local match. (B&HI) District 1 (TKF)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the
following three (3) Agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for Fiscal Year 2013-2014:
A) Funding Approval/Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program in the amount of $5,892,217;
B) Funding Approval and HOME Investment Partnerships Agreement for the
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program in the amount of $1,611,843; and
C) Funding Approval/Agreement for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Program in the amount of $393,491.
Summary: On
July 16, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution
(R2013-0953) approving the County’s Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Action Plan. This Plan established the County’s priorities
for implementation of the CDBG, HOME,
and ESG Programs. HUD approved the
Action Plan and requires approval of these Agreements which will make Federal
funds totaling $7,897,551 available to the County. No
local match is required to implement the CDBG Program; however, the ESG and
HOME programs have matching requirements.
The ESG Program matching requirement is met through a cash or in-kind
contribution by each agency receiving this funding, and the HOME matching
requirement will be met from program income earned under the State Housing
Initiatives Partnership Program. (Strategic Planning Section) Countywide
(TKF)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Budget Transfer of $701,290 in the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1) Fund;
B) a Budget Amendment of $183,381 in the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) Fund to recognize the transfer; and
C) a Budget Amendment of $517,909 in the
Affordable Housing Trust Fund (SHIP) to recognize the transfer.
Summary: In order to timely expend NSP1 grant funds,
the Department of Economic Sustainability identified $183,381 in NSP2 funds and
$517,909 in SHIP funds that were expended on homeowner mortgage assistance that
were equally eligible for expenditure under NSP1. These expenditures totaling $701,290 were
made in Fiscal Year 2011-2012 and as such require the Budget Transfer and
Budget Amendments to allow the expenditures to be appropriately reflected under
the NSP1 grant. These are Federal NSP1 and NSP2 funds and State SHIP funds which
require no local match. (FALS) Countywide (TKF)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Budget Amendment of $490,146 in the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1) Fund; and
B) a Budget Amendment of $10,000 in the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) Fund.
Summary: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) required the County to refund $490,146 in NSP1 funds and
$10,000 in NSP2 funds deemed by HUD not to have met the eligibility
requirements for these grants. The funds
were returned to HUD pursuant to PPM CW-F003 and HUD reallocated these amounts
back to their respective grant lines of credit to enable the County to use
them. Approval of these two (2) Budget
Amendments will increase the NSP1 budget by $490,146 and the NSP2 budget by
$10,000 to reflect HUD’s actions and to allow the expenditure of these funds. These are Federal NSP1 and NSP2 funds which
require no local match. (FALS) Countywide (TKF)
J. PLANNING, ZONING
& BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Termination of Removal Agreement for future
right-of-way between Palm Beach County, a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, and 1733 South Congress Avenue, LLC.
SUMMARY: S&S
Enterprises, Inc. (S&S) was a previous tenant of property located at 1733
South Congress Avenue. S&S installed
a free standing sign in a future right-of-way of the County, which required a
building permit from the County. As a
condition of issuing the building permit, County and S&S entered into a
Removal Agreement for the future right-of-way, dated August 8, 1986, which
required S&S remove the sign if requested by County. The current owner of the property, 1733 South
Congress Avenue, LLC requested the County terminate the Removal Agreement since
the sign which is subject to the removal agreement is no longer present. District
2 (AH)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING, ZONING
& BUILDING (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: appointment
of one member to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals:
Nominee Seat Requirement Nominated By Term
Duane Drawdy 2
General Contractor Construction
Industry 11/19/2013-11/18/2017 Management
Council
SUMMARY: Palm Beach County Ordinance 89-31, as
amended in 2002, established the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals
(the “Board”). The Construction Industry Management Council has nominated Duane
Drawdy for a term of four years. Mr. Drawdy has previously served on the Board
from 2008 until August 2013. Per Palm Beach County Ordinance 2012-006, as
amended, Palm Beach County Amendments to the Florida Building Code, 2010
Edition, the Board is comprised of seven regular members: one architect; one
engineer; one general contractor; one electrical contractor; one HVAC
contractor; one plumbing contractor; and any other contractor licensed category.
In addition to these members, there should be two alternate members: one member
with the qualifications referenced above; and one member at-large from the
public. As required by Section 2-443(d) of the Code of Ethics, this Agenda Item
Summary will serve as disclosure for Duane Drawdy. Mr. Drawdy is the owner of
Drawdy Construction Company, Inc., which contracts with Palm Beach County to
provide construction services for the County through sealed bids. The
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals provides no regulation,
oversight, management, or policy-setting recommendations regarding this
contract. Countywide (SF)
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Resolution No. R2012-1936 pertaining to the special assessment process for the 61st Street North Water Main Extension, reducing the individual assessment from $7,190.45 per parcel to $6,632.53 per parcel. Summary: On December 18, 2012, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R2012-1936 confirming the 61st Street North Water Main Extension. Pursuant to Section 9 of Ordinance No. 2001-0010, property owners are entitled to a reduction in their individual assessment if the final cost of the project falls below the original estimate. The assessment adopted by the Board was based upon an estimated cost of $93,475.85. The final assessable cost is $86,222.90. This project is based on 13 residential properties, the individual cost to the property owners is decreased from $7,190.45 per parcel to $6,632.53 per parcel. (WUD Project No. 12-052) District 6 (MJ)
2. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of
Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Resolution No. R2013-0321 pertaining to
the special assessment process for the 74th Street North Water Main Extension,
reducing the individual assessment from $9,529.81 per parcel to $9,202.33 per
parcel. Summary: On
March 12, 2013, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners adopted
Resolution R2013-0321 confirming the 74th Street North Water Main Extension.
Pursuant to Section 9 of Ordinance No. 2001-0010, property owners are entitled
to a reduction in their individual assessment if the final cost of the project
falls below the original estimate. The assessment adopted by the Board was
based upon an estimated cost of $85,768.29. The final assessable cost is
$82,820.97. This project is based on nine residential properties, the
individual cost to the property owners is decreased from $9,529.81 per parcel
to $9,202.33 per parcel. (WUD
Project No. 11-132) District 6
(MJ)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: executed Agreement received during the
month of August 2013:
A) Standard Reclaimed Water Development Agreement with
Esperanza Greene, as Trustee of the Esperanza Greene Revocable Trust under
Agreement dated August 10, 1999 and Arthur T. Greene, as Trustee of the Arthur
T. Greene Revocable Trust under Agreement dated August 10, 1999, Michael J.
Greene, and Anthony Greene, SDA
#09-90010-000.
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 document has 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. District 5 (MJ)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (Interlocal
Agreement) with the Town of Lake Clarke Shores (Town) (R2012-0334) to manage
wastewater system improvements in the Seminole Manor neighborhood. Summary: On March 6, 2012, Palm Beach County Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Interlocal Agreement with the Town (R2012-0334)
which provides the terms and
conditions under which the County shall manage the construction of wastewater
system improvements in the Town's service area. The County was initially awarded a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $551,229 for the neighborhood
known as Seminole Manor for wastewater system improvements in Fiscal Year 2012.
Additional wastewater system improvements for the Town in the amount $250,000
(CDBG funds) was approved by the BCC on July 16, 2013 as part of the Action
Plan for Fiscal Year 2014. The grant funds will be award to Palm Beach County
Water Utilities Department who has agreed to implement the Phase II project on
behalf of the Town. The Phase II Project more specifically, involves the
rehabilitation of four lift stations located within the Seminole Manor
neighborhood. This project will increase the reliability of sewer service and
reduce potential sewer overflows. District 3 (MJ)
5. Staff
recommends motion to approve: the Release of a Temporary Construction Easement over property owned by
Boynton Beach Associates XXIV LLLP. Summary: On
August 30, 1991, Temporary Construction and Permanent Utility Easements were
established in favor of Palm Beach County through a Stipulated Order of Taking
(Case No. CL91-2035 AF), recorded in ORB 6947/Page 757 of the Official Records
of Palm Beach County. Following the Order of Taking, County has constructed a
wastewater transmission force main within the limits of the Permanent Utility
Easement. County has no need for the Temporary Construction Easement and
therefore recommends its release. District
5 (MJ)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Authorization No. 5 with Cardinal Contractors,
Inc. for installation of Diesel Generator Catalytic Converters in the amount of
$1,456,144.81. Summary: On January 24, 2012, Palm Beach
County Board of County Commissioners approved the Contract for Water, Wastewater and Reclaimed Water
Improvements Design/Build Services with Calvin Giordano (R2012-0160). On September 10, 2013 the Contract was
assigned from Calvin Giordano to Cardinal Contractors to enable bonding
capacity with the same design build team members. Work Authorization No. 5 will install
catalytic converters on 13 diesel emergency generators at eight utility
sites. This Work Authorization is
necessary to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion
Engines Rule (RICE NESHAP) by the May 2014 deadline. The RICE NESHAP rule
applies to diesel generators which are on Florida Power & Light (FPL) interruptible
load control rates. The reduced FPL rate for participation in the load
control program saves $600,000 per year. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation
goal established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15% overall. The contract
with Cardinal Contractors, Inc. provides for SBE participation of 26% overall. This Authorization includes 34.92% overall
participation. The cumulative SBE participation, including this Work
Authorization is 31.14% overall. Cardinal Contractors, Inc. is a non local company;
however, their design team member is a Palm Beach County company. (WUD Project No. 13-075) District 5
(JM)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the Release
of a Utility Easement over property owned by HCR ManorCare Properties
LLC (ManorCare). Summary: On January 14, 1998, a
utility easement was granted to the County for public water and sewer
facilities associated with the development of the Manor Care at Delray project
(ORB 10209, Page 920). A proposed expansion of the Adult Care Living Facility
(ACLF) building encroaches into the existing utility easement. ManorCare proposes
to relocate the existing utility facilities from the easement area, and to
grant a new easement to the County, as required. The Palm Beach County Water
Utilities Department has determined that the existing easement is no longer
needed and therefore recommends the release. District 5 (MJ)
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Purchase Order A8E447 from the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) for cost reimbursement for Gopher
Tortoise Habitat Management at the Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area expiring March
30, 2014 in an amount not to exceed $12,000; and
B) authorize the County Administrator, or his designee,
to sign all future purchase orders and other forms associated with this cost
reimbursement, and necessary minor amendments that do not change the scope of
work, terms or conditions of this purchase order.
SUMMARY: Reimbursement funds were requested to assist with habitat management
activities at Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area.
The cost reimbursement resulting from the approval of this Purchase Order
will provide funding up to $12,000 for burn preparation and fuel reduction
using mechanical treatment to improve gopher tortoise habitat. There is no match required for this
reimbursement funding. District 7 (SF)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. DELETED:
Staff recommends motion to approve: Interlocal
Agreement with the School Board of Palm Beach County for the period November
19, 2013, through November 18, 2014, for the mutual use of recreational
facilities. SUMMARY:
This Agreement enables the School Board and the Parks and Recreation Department
to utilize each other’s recreational facilities at no cost except for those
facilities outlined in the Agreement in which both parties acknowledge that
fees may be charged. The Agreement outlines the procedures for requesting and
authorizing the use of recreational facilities and establishes the requirements
for use by County‑affiliated recreation organizations. The current
Agreement, R2008-2241, expires on December 2, 2013. The Department
has worked with the School Board to create this Agreement and recommends
approval in the best interest of the community. The term of this Interlocal
Agreement is for one year and shall be automatically renewed unless terminated
by either party with 90 days advance written notice. The School Board approved the new Agreement
at its October 16, 2013, meeting. Countywide
(AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following original executed
Independent Contractor Agreements:
A) Christopher
Carroll Chapman, Wheelchair Rugby Official; Therapeutic Recreation Complex, for
the period October 9, 2013, through October 31, 2013;
B) Kerin Banfield, Wheelchair Rugby Official;
Therapeutic Recreation Complex, for the period October 9, 2013, through
October 31, 2013;
C) Robert C. Bogusch, Wheelchair Rugby
Official; Therapeutic Recreation Complex, for the period October 9, 2013,
through October 31, 2013;
D) FLA Aquatics, Inc., Competitive Swim Team
Coach; Aqua Crest Pool, for the period October 1, 2013, through
September 30, 2014; and
E) Palm Beach County Officials Association,
Inc., Junior Volleyball Official; West Boynton Recreation Center, for the
period October 29, 2013, through April 16, 2014.
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)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) ratify the submittal of the Grant Application for a Second Chance Act Juvenile Reentry Program Grant;
B) receive and file the award from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) for $750,000 beginning October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014, to fund a juvenile reentry program;
C) authorize grant funds to be used to hire one Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Pay Grade 35 position for the life of the grant. This position will be eliminated at the conclusion of the grant period;
D) approve a Budget Amendment for $750,000 in the Criminal Justice Grant Fund to establish budget for the juvenile reentry program; and
E) authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to execute future contracts or agreements and amendments/modifications for the above named award on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, after approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
SUMMARY: Palm Beach County, through the Criminal Justice Commission, was successful in winning a competitive grant award of $50,000 (R2011-1813) from the DOJ to facilitate the planning for successful reintegration of juvenile ex-offenders as they return to the County. The grant award allows for the development of a strategic plan for juvenile ex-offenders to successfully transition back into the community. The implementation grant application for Back To A Future – Palm Beach County’s Juvenile Reentry Project, was submitted in June, 2013. On October 1, 2013, Palm Beach County was awarded a $750,000 grant to implement services from October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014. The award provides juveniles with pre and post release services to assist in their transition back into the community. Grant funds will be used to hire one Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, pay grade 35 position for the life of the grant. This position will be eliminated at the conclusion of the grant period. A 100% match ($750,000) is required and match funds will be provided by the Department of Juvenile Justice. There is no cost to the County. Countywide (PGE)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: appointment of Michelle Dryer to the Corrections Task
Force/Public Safety Coordinating Council (CTF/PSCC) to serve for the period of November
19, 2013, through September 30, 2017:
Appoint Nominee Seat No. Term to Expire Nominated By:
Michelle Dryer 11
9/30/2017 CTF/PSCC
Chair
SUMMARY: The CTF/PSCC is comprised of 20 members including
elected officials and representatives from private and public sectors. This Committee meets the requirements of
Florida Statue 951.26. This statute
requires a seat for a representative from a County/State job program. To satisfy this requirement, the committee has
nominated Ms. Michelle Dryer of Workforce Alliance for appointment. Her term will begin November 19, 2013 and
expire September 30, 2017. Countywide (PGE)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
S. FIRE RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Interlocal
Agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services with the Town of
Jupiter. SUMMARY: The existing eleven
year agreement (R2002-1210) with the Town of Jupiter expired on September 30,
2013. The proposed ten year agreement provides for the Town to receive fire,
rescue and emergency medical services from the County through the County’s
established Jupiter Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) retroactively from
October 1, 2013. The cost of services
will be funded by EMS transport fees, non-emergency service fees, and ad
valorem taxes levied through the Jupiter MSTU.
The Town’s contract price for first year (FY 2014) is $14,874,897 which
shall be collected through the Jupiter MSTU. The Town adopted Ordinance Number
42-13 to extend inclusion in the Fire/Rescue Municipal Service Taxing Unit
through tax year 2022 to fund service through September 30, 2023. The Agreement outlines certain terms
regarding the provision of services and funding. Countywide/District 1
(SB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a License Relating to Fire-Rescue Training and Structure Burn with
Lavonne Cunningham, now known as Lavonne Greene, Shirley Jo Ann Timmons and
Donald G. Callaway. SUMMARY: Pursuant to Countywide PPM CW-O-051, one
(1) license agreement fully executed by the Fire Rescue Administrator and the
property owners of parcel control number 00-42-43-25-00-000-1290, is being
submitted as a receive and file agenda item for the Clerk’s Office to note and
receive. This License grants Palm Beach
County Fire Rescue the authority to conduct fire-rescue training exercises on
the parcel of property identified in the agreement. Countywide (SB)
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
Eighteenth Amendment to contract with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
(CGI) (R2002-1782), to extend the ending date of the Statement of Work from
December 31, 2013 to December 30, 2014, at no additional cost to the County. SUMMARY:
The Eighteenth Amendment is a date extension to allow additional time for
completion of the deliverables specified in the original contract, including
vendor self-service and Modification No. 11. CGI Technologies and
Solutions, Inc. is not a Palm Beach County or Florida-based business. Countywide
(PFK)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) rescind the
Interlocal Agreement (R2011-1215); dated August 16, 2011 and First Amendment
(R2013-0081); dated January 15, 2013;
B) approve the
Interlocal Agreement for network services and GIS
hosting services with Palm Beach County and Loxahatchee River Environmental
Control District for an annual revenue total of $4,176; and
C) 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: The
Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District (District) has an existing
Interlocal Agreement (R2011-1215) and First Amendment (R2013-0081) with Palm
Beach County. This Interlocal Agreement and First
Amendment will be replaced with a new Interlocal Agreement which increases the
rate for the first existing connection, adds a third location for network
services and includes new services for GIS Hosting. The new agreement
takes effect on December 1, 2013 and will increase FY 2014 revenues by $1,480,
for a total of $3,880. This new total includes $500 for the additional network
connection (10 months), $480 for an increase to existing network connections
(10 months), and $500 for GIS hosting services (10 months). In addition,
the agreement requires the District to fully reimburse the County for
installation and setup costs (estimated at $2,525). The Florida LambdaRail
LLC has approved connection of the District to the Florida LambdaRail
network. District 1 (PFK)
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file two executed grant agreements with the State of
Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), to receive grant funding to
enhance and improve the emergency management plans and programs of the County and
provide operational support to maintain state required programs for the period
of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, as follows:
1. Emergency
Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) (14-BG-83-10-60-01-050) in the
amount of $105,806; and
2. Emergency Management Performance Grant
(EMPG) (14-FG-IM-10-60-01-117) in the amount of $236,650; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $10,257 in the Emergency
Management Preparedness and Assistance Fund to adjust the EMPG grant to the
actual award.
SUMMARY: EMPA is state funded while EMPG is federally
funded. Both grants recur annually, with the funds being distributed to the Public
Safety Department’s Division of Emergency Management. These funds are used to enhance and improve
emergency management plans and programs and provide operational support to maintain
state required programs consistent with the state’s Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan. The grants will be used to further enhance emergency planning,
response, mitigation and recovery in the County. Resolution No. R2012-1731
authorizes the County Administrator or his designee to execute certain
operational agreements with Florida’s Division of Emergency Management. No
matching County funds are required for the EMPA grant; however, a dollar for
dollar match is required for the EMPG grant which is included in the County
budget. Countywide (PGE)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract with Palm Beach County Disaster Recovery
Coalition, Inc. (DRC) for disaster
response and recovery services in support of the Palm Beach County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) in an amount not to
exceed $49,500 for the period commencing October 1, 2013, and ending September
30, 2014. SUMMARY: The County
has allocated $49,500 in ad valorem funding for disaster response and recovery
services in support of the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan (CEMP). DRC, with the assistance of
the Division of Human Services, will fulfill all the responsibilities of a lead
agency as outlined in the County’s CEMP to include assistance for unmet needs
of County residents, referrals for individuals/families seeking home repair
assistance and coordination with Palm Beach County League of Cities to ensure
municipal unmet needs are addressed and prioritized. For this Contract, DRC will recruit
non-profit agencies and faith based organizations to support disaster response
efforts, expand and update resource registry, conduct community-wide disaster
preparedness presentations and training sessions for various case-management
agencies, develop a process for coordination, collection, and dissemination of the Unmet Needs Report,
fulfill all the responsibilities of a lead agency as outlined in the County’s
CEMP, develop and conduct a strategic plan to be reviewed annually, and
coordinate disaster response and repair activities in the event of a disaster. Countywide
(PGE)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the following Agreements for Psychology Practicum
Students earning doctoral degrees and social work students earning master’s
degrees which will allow the Youth Affairs Division to provide clinical supervision
to individuals seeking training and experience in family and youth counseling
to obtain state licensure at no cost to the County:
A) Nova Southeastern University, Inc.
for the period August 26, 2013, through August 25, 2014. This agreement will automatically renew for an
additional year.; and
B) Barry University for the period November
19, 2013, through November 18, 2016.
SUMMARY: The County, through its Youth Affairs
Division is an authorized counselor training facility for many state colleges
and universities offering degrees in psychology, social work, and similar
fields of educational study. Doctoral programs require practicum experience in
order to meet degree and licensing requirements and Master’s programs require field
education experience in order to meet degree and licensing requirements. The
Division is offering its services and programs through these Affiliation
Agreements, as a means for the students to obtain the necessary training and
experience to earn their respective degree.
There are no costs associated with these Affiliation Agreements. Countywide
(PGE)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: A Contract with Seagull Industries for the Disabled,
Inc. in the amount of $100,200, during the period October 1, 2013 through
September 30, 2014. Summary: This contract will provide partial
reimbursement for the costs of transportation services being provided by Seagull Industries for the
Disabled, Inc. for their transportation disadvantaged clients during FY 2014
(October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014). Palm Tran has been providing this
funding since June 1999, as most, if not all the customers served by Seagull
would be eligible for Palm Tran Connection service. Seagull provides over
10,000 annual trips, serving over 20 individuals per month. Trip services
include adult day training, medical appointments, employment and life sustaining
functions. This funding is included in the approved Palm Tran FY 2013-2014
budget. Countywide (DR)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: A Contract with Federation Transportation Services,
Inc. in the amount of $135,313 during the period October 1, 2013 through
September 30, 2014. Summary: This contract will provide partial
reimbursement for the costs of transportation services being provided by Federation Transportation
Services, Inc. for their transportation disadvantaged clients during FY 2014
(October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014). Palm Tran has been providing this
funding since June 1999, as most, if not all the customers served by Federation
would be eligible for Palm Tran Connection service. Federation provides over
20,000 annual trips, serving over 80 individuals per month. Trip services
include meal sites, medical appointments and life sustaining functions. This
funding is included in the approved Palm Tran FY 2013-2014 budget. Countywide
(DR)
3. REVISED
TITLE: Staff
recommends motion to:
A) approve Vendor Service Agreement with the Area
Agency on Aging (AAA) in the amount of $700,638 to fund transportation services
for the Division of Senior Services (DOSS) Program for the period January 1,
2013 through December 31, 2014; and
B) authorize
the Executive Director of Palm Tran to execute the Sub-Recipient Agreement in
substantially the form of Attachment 2, with the City of Pahokee, upon its
approval by the City; and
C) authorize
a one (1) time reimbursement of $141,589.00 to the AAA for payments made to
Palm Tran for services provided prior to the contract approval; and
D) approve a Budget Amendment of $314,185 in Palm
Tran’s Operating Fund 1340 for Fiscal Year 2013 in order to recognize the grant
award. (Palm Tran)
Summary: The
AAA receives funds from DOSS to provide nutrition meal site trips to areas
within the County. Since June 1999, the AAA has contracted with the County,
through Palm Tran, to provide these services. The previous contract with AAA
(R2012-0583) expired December 31, 2012. In error, the AAA continued to pay the
County $141,589 through August 2013 and needs to be reimbursed. Under the terms
of the new Agreement, the AAA will provide $700,638 to the County for services
provided between January 2013 through December 2014. Of this amount, $43,512
will be provided to the City of Pahokee through a Sub-Recipient Agreement to
run their Senior Citizen Wellness Transportation Program. A $65,712 local match
is required which is included in the approved FY 2013-2014 Palm Tran budget. Countywide
(DR)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Florida
Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) Trip and Equipment Grant
in the amount of $2,739,629 for FY 2013/2014 to provide non-sponsored trips in
accordance with the Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund (TDTF) requirements
of Chapter 427 Florida Statutes and Rule 41-2 Florida Administrative Code; and
B) authorize the
Executive Director of Palm Tran, through the County Administrator or his
designee, to file and execute the Trip and Equipment Grant Agreement with the
CTD; and
C) approve a budget amendment of $2,149,154 in Palm
Tran’s grant fund 1341 for Fiscal Year 2013 in order to recognize the grant award
and related County match.
Summary: Since June of 1999, Palm Beach
County has received funding from the State of Florida through the Florida
Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged to provide transportation
disadvantaged service to eligible residents in Palm Beach County. Each year
approximately 2,100 residents utilize this service. For the FY 2013-2014, the
County has been awarded $2,739,629 which requires a local match of $304,403 for
a total program cost of $3,044,032. The required local match of $304,403 is
included in the approved Palm Tran FY 2013-2014 budget. Countywide (DR)
BB. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
1. DELETED:
Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve Second Amendment to the contract for Discover Palm
Beach County, Inc. (1F) Airlift Development with Budget Transfer for $250,000
from Discover Palm Beach County, Inc. to TDC Administration.; and
B) adopt the current Travel and Entertainment Policy of
Discover Palm Beach County, Inc. to supplement the Palm Beach County PPM
CW-F-009 for airline relations position under the Tourist Development Council.
SUMMARY: The active
position of airlift development has been under the direction of Discover Palm
Beach County, Inc., (Discover) by agreement between the Tourist Development
Council (TDC) and the Department of Airports since May 23, 1995, funded by Palm
Beach International Airport (PBIA) through a transfer of funds to the Tourism
Promotion Fund. This proposed change in
oversight to the Tourist Development Council from Discover, allows for a
broader more targeted airlift program development providing service to all
agencies contracted by the TDC. The cooperative effort between the TDC and PBIA
will allow this position to be a BCC position but fully funded by the Airport
Enterprise Fund. Countywide (DW)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to terminate:
the Category “B” Grant Agreement R2013-1105 between Palm Beach County and Palm
Beach Pops. Inc., in the amount of $106,634. SUMMARY: Palm Beach Pops, Inc.
will not have a concert season this year and therefore do not wish to contract
with the County for the allocation they were previously awarded in the amount
of $106,634. Palm Beach Pops is voluntarily asking to terminate their
grant agreement. They have not expended any funds. The dollars will
go back into the reserves for the Cultural Council. The Cultural Council
Board and the Tourist Development Council approved this recommendation to
terminate. Countywide (DW)
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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and
file: Proof of publication)
A. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Ordinance of the Board
of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Palm Beach
County Code, Sections 2-260.14 and 2-260.15, codifying Palm Beach County
Ordinance No. 2010-006, as amended, pertaining to the County Internal Audit
Committee; providing for an alternate member of the County Internal Audit
Committee; incorporating uniform policies and procedures for County advisory
boards and providing for an effective date. SUMMARY: Ordinance No. 2010-006,
as amended, created the County Internal Audit Committee. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2013-0193,
imposing specific requirements on County advisory boards, such as the County
Internal Audit Committee. This Ordinance
amends County Code Sections 2-260.14 and 2-260.15 to provide that the uniform
policies and procedures in Resolution No. 2013-0193 will apply to the County
Internal Audit Committee. Per Board direction, an alternate member has been
added to the County Internal Audit Committee. Countywide (PFK)
B. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County,
Florida, amending Palm Beach County Code, Subsection 2-41(c), codifying Palm
Beach County Ordinance No. 87-11, as amended, pertaining to the County
Investment Policy Committee; incorporating uniform policies and procedures for
County advisory boards and providing for an effective date. SUMMARY: Ordinance
No. 87-11 created the County Investment Policy Committee. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2013-0193,
imposing specific requirements on County advisory boards, such as the County
Investment Policy Committee. This Ordinance amends County Code Subsection
2-41(c) to provide that the uniform policies and procedures in Resolution No.
2013-0193 will apply to the County Investment Policy Committee. Countywide
(PFK)
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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff
requests Board direction: on 2014 State Legislative Program. SUMMARY: Staff requests the
Board’s review of the draft 2014 State Legislative Program. The Legislative
Program outlines the issues that the County’s Legislative Affairs Office, in
conjunction with the County’s lobbying team, will be working on for the Board
during the upcoming Legislative Session. Countywide (DW)
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Settlement Agreement with the Town of Palm Beach, settling administrative petitions in Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County et. al. v. State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection et. al., OGC Case Nos. 12-1527, 12-1528, SWVA Nos., 12-01, 12-02 (State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Palm Beach County Health Department). SUMMARY: The proposed Settlement Agreement resolves two administrative petitions filed by Palm Beach County and the Solid Waste Authority challenging a request for variance and a request for solid waste permit renewal by the Town of Palm Beach for two landscape material landfills operated at Skees Road and Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach. The proposed Settlement Agreement provides for the incorporation of a Good Neighbor Plan into the solid waste permit renewal, which requires the Town of Palm Beach to implement additional dust control, fire prevention, and pest control measures, including the installation of additional landscaping on the border between the landfill and the neighboring homes at the Okeechobee Boulevard facility and the use of ascertainable benchmarks to measure active landscape pile heights. District 2 (ATP)
2. DELETED: Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve an Agreement for Legal Services with the law firm of Harris Penn Lowry
LLP to represent the County on a contingency basis in litigation for violations
of the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA); and
B) provide direction to the County Attorney on which potential defendants should be
sued.
SUMMARY: Preliminary research of federal government-mandated lending data indicate that mortgage origination and lending activities were targeted at minority borrowers in the County, in violation of the FHA. Taxing authorities in other states have brought suit for damages they have incurred to their tax bases, as well as for direct expenses arising out of Code Enforcement, police responses, and other costs caused by the FHA violations. Harris Penn Lowry LLP, which has its principal office in Atlanta, Georgia, was the only law firm to respond to the County’s request for proposals for legal services on this matter. The firm will bear the risk of all litigation-related expenses until there is either a settlement or a judgment in the County’s favor. The County Attorney requests direction as to which potential defendants should be directly sued as opposed to negotiated with in the context of lawsuits brought by other taxing authorities. Countywide (AJM)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 85-40, as amended, establishing an amended Five Year Road Program; providing for title; purpose; adoption of revised Five Year Road Program and revised list of projects contained in Exhibit “A”; 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: This is the Annual Update of Palm Beach County’s Five Year Road Program which is required to be considered each year by the Five Year Road Program Ordinance. 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 the Board of County Commissioners’ consideration on preliminary reading today with the final list to be approved with the Ordinance at public hearing on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Countywide (MRE)
2. DELETED: Staff
recommends the Board deny: a request from the City of Greenacres
(City) and City residents for the County to assume maintenance of Chickasaw
Road from the western limit of the plat of Chickasaw manor to Jog Road. SUMMARY: The central part of the county
has many public rights of way that were dedicated “to the public”, but were
never accepted for maintenance by the County.
Chickasaw Road is a non-standard paved roadway within one of those Palm
Beach Farms platted public rights of way.
The Lake Worth Drainage District (District) claims ownership of the
section of land under the road, but believes it is not responsible for the road
itself. There are 60 City properties and 16 county properties that have access
to Chickasaw Road, and this road is the only way out of the City approved
subdivisions The road was paved around 1980 by a developer of property within
the City, but the road is outside of the City’s municipal boundary. Staff believes the District allowed the road
to be paved. The County has never
accepted the right-of-way or the paved substandard road for maintenance
(substandard because of the proximity to canal and power poles, minimal
drainage, less than 20’ of pavement).
The road has developed potholes, and when City residents contacted the
City to repair them, the City referred them to the County. In a meeting with the City, County staff told
Commissioner Burdick that we would present this to the Board. Significant liability and cost issues
($700,000) are potentially involved in the direction/decision if the Board
considers accepting maintenance.
There is currently no funding available for the design and construction
of any roadway improvements for Chickasaw Road. Staff does not recommend the
County accept maintenance. It may be
more appropriate for the City to annex the road and accept maintenance. District
2 (MRE)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the addition of two Project Manager positions and
one Facilities/Systems Project Manager position to the complement of Facilities
Development & Operations/Capital Improvements Division. SUMMARY: Over
the last six years, the complement of the Capital Improvements Division (CID)
has been reduced by 16 persons representing over a 45% decrease in total
staffing. Historically, the complement of CID has been adjusted, in real time,
upward and downward based on workload.
The last and most significant reduction between 2008-2010 was necessary
due to the completion of projects funded prior to 2008 and virtually no new
project starts (except for renewal/replacement projects) since that time. However, three new positions are required
mid-year due to: a) newly approved building projects, b) the number of
renewal/replacement projects of electronic systems that are funded, and c) the
need to proceed expeditiously with deferred renewal/replacement projects. These include but are not limited to:
Convention Center Parking Garage, Palm Tran Expansion – South County, Airport
Center Building 2 Renovations, PBSO West Atlantic Substation, Jupiter Health
Center, Lake Worth West Community Center Expansion, PBSO Special Ops Vehicle
Storage, Main Courthouse Electronic Systems Renewal Replacement and Public
Safety Microwave System Upgrade. The cost associated with these new positions
is recovered through the charging of “staff costs” to the projects to which they
are assigned. Since there are no corresponding increases in supervision,
management and/or support staff, the revenue generated by these three positions
will equal the expenses. (FDO Admin) Countywide (JM)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Initiation of the Convention Center Parking
Garage (Parking Garage) project;
B) a Budget Amendment of $2,000,000, in the
Public Building Improvement Fund recognizing the transfer from the TDC 1st
Cent Tourist Local Option Fund and establishing a project budget line; and
C) a Budget Transfer of $2,000,000 in the
Tourist Development Council (TDC) 1st Cent Tourist Local Option Fund
Reserves to establish a transfer- out budget line to the Public Building
Improvement Fund.
SUMMARY: This item
will allow staff to begin the planning and design process for the Parking
Garage required at this time due to demand and future loss of existing parking
spaces as a direct result of construction of the convention center hotel.
The Parking Garage has been contemplated since the early planning stages of the
Convention Center, however the timing was to be determined in the future when
either: 1) event demands required same, and/or 2) the timing of the hotel
and/or expansion of the Convention Center was known. Also, this item provides
for a budget amendment and transfer to establish the budget for
pre-construction services for the Parking Garage. By the Board approving the
budget transfer today and a prioritization of the Parking Garage design from a
Staff workload perspective (the two largest variables within the County’s
control), the TDC is attempting to: 1) construct the Parking Garage concurrent
with the construction of the hotel, and 2) coordinate the timing of the two
construction projects so that only one peak booking/attendance season is
impacted. Coordination is already underway with the hotel agreeing to include
changes to their design to create a better interface with the Convention Center
and will need to continue in terms of ongoing communication and both parties
making reasonable adjustments to the their own construction schedules. Funding
for the pre-construction services is from 1st cent bed tax. The
construction will be financed through a bond to be issued in late FY 14 or
early FY 15 using allowable bed taxes to pay the future debt service. The TDC
approved allocating $2,000,000 to proceed with the design of the Parking Garage
at its September 16, 2013 meeting. (FDO) Countywide (DW)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
F. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve the following FY 2013 Year-End Budget Amendments and
Transfers:
A) Budget Amendment of $7,854,251 in the General Fund to: 1) recognize a
transfer from the Fleet Management Fund ($3,827,065) and from the Health
Insurance Fund ($4,027,186) for the pro-rata share distribution of surplus
reserves; 2) a transfer of $154,400 within the General Fund to reallocate
budget between departments; 3) a transfer of $1,200,000 to the Palm Tran
Operations Fund to fund the Pension Plan deficiency and; 6) a net increase of
$6,654,251 to contingency reserves;
B) Budget Amendment of $643 in the School Concurrency Fund to recognize
Impact Fee revenue and increase the transfer due to the School District;
C) Budget Amendment of $1,200,000 in the Palm Tran Operations Fund to recognize
the transfer from the General Fund;
D) Budget Transfer of $5,000,000 in the Fleet Management Fund to establish
a pro-rata share distribution of surplus reserves;
E) Budget Transfer of $5,500,000 in the Employee Health Insurance Fund to
establish a pro-rata share distribution of surplus reserves;
F) Budget Amendment of $498,492 in the County Library Fund to recognize
revenue from Fleet and Risk Management and increase reserves;
G) Budget Amendment of $51,608 in the Fire Rescue MSTU Fund to recognize
revenue from Fleet and Risk Management and increase reserves;
H) Budget Amendment of $194,794 in the MSTD-Building Fund to recognize
revenue from Fleet and Risk Management and increase reserves;
I) Budget Amendment of $1,668,562 in the Water Utilities Operation and
Maintenance Fund to recognize revenue from Fleet and Risk Management and
increase reserves; and
J) Budget Amendment of $232,293 in the Airport Operations Fund to recognize
revenue from Fleet and Risk Management and increase reserves.
SUMMARY: A1) Reserves have accumulated in the Fleet Fund for a number of reasons including reduced fleet replacement, higher resale values, and extended replacement life cycles. The Employee Health Insurance Fund ended FY 2013 with lower than projected claims expenses, which generated a surplus reserve; A2) A reallocation of $154,400 is necessary to cover personnel cost for employees that entered DROP, an increase in laboratory testing and supplies for the Medical Examiner’s Office due to an increase in autopsy cases and, warehouse purchases at year-end including hurricane supplies, which haven’t been charged off to County departments; A3) The second $3.6 million installment of the Palm Tran/ATU 1577 Pension Plan funding deficiency was made in September, 2013. Although this unbudgeted expenditure was offset by higher than anticipated revenue, it resulted in a deficit appropriation budget of $1,200,000 for the year; B) The County collects and remits impact fee funds to the School District. Actual revenue collected for FY 2013, exceeded the budget. Countywide (PK)
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
G. PALM TRAN
ADD-ON - TIME CERTAIN 11:00 A.M.
1. REVISED SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to authorize: Staff to negotiate a Settlement Agreement with Metro Mobility Management Group, LLC (MMMG) to terminate their existing contract and to provide service through January 31, 2015. Summary: On July 16, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) encouraged MMMG to seek an additional partner in response to concerns raised about compliance with contractual provisions. MMMG was unable to identify a partner who could participate under the existing terms and has requested that their contract be terminated. Staff is in support of this request and recommends the following Settlement Terms be the basis of the Settlement Agreement:
1. MMMG will provide services through January 31, 2015;
2. Liquidated Damages currently total approximately $2.4 Million. Liquidated Damages in excess of $1 Million shall be waived at upon execution of the Settlement Agreement and the remaining $1 Million shall be held in abeyance until January 31, 2015. Should MMMG's performance continue at the same levels, the remaining $1 Million of Liquidated Damages shall be waived. The existing $1 Million Performance Bond will remain in place;
3. Future Liquidated Damages
may be assessed through January 31, 2015, only if the County suffers an
economic loss from the actions of MMMG; Liquidated damages will continue to be assessed as appropriate, but
contingent upon service being provided by MMMG in an acceptable manner through
the termination date, these would be waived.
4. Equipment requirements and future capital investments set forth in Article 7 of the current contract will be waived. To ensure continued safety and on time performance MMMG will remove from service vehicles with 350,000 miles or greater and place into service existing lower mileage vehicles; and
5. Payment for Non-Dedicated Service shall be based on an increased mileage rate of $2.15 per mile through January 31, 2015, which is projected to have an impact of $1.6 Million. Of this amount, 20% of the increase will be shared with MMMG’s current DBE partners. MMMG will retain key personnel including the Project Manager and Maintenance Manager through January 31, 2015.
6. A waiver and release of claims
that MMMG had, has or may have against the County.
This arrangement will benefit the
County as follows: (1) it allows for an adequate transition period to consider
all options for service delivery; (2) it provides the best alternative to
disruption in service which would be caused by an immediate or non-negotiated
termination; (3) it provides a certain level of stability for current MMMG
employees and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises; and (4) it is more cost
effective than an emergency procurement for a new vendor. Staff intends to present the formal
Settlement Agreement to the BCC at the January 14, 2014, Board Meeting. Countywide (DR)
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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
A. ADMINISTRATION
(Treasure
Coast Regional Planning Council)
1. Staff requests
Board direction: as it
relates to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) appointments to the Treasure
Coast Regional Planning Council for a one year term beginning December 1, 2013,
to November 30, 2014. Current representatives are shown below:
Seat
No. Requirement
Regular Seats:
Commissioner Hal R. Valeche 1 Palm
Beach County Official
Commissioner Paulette Burdick 2 Palm
Beach County Official
Commissioner Priscilla A. Taylor 3 Palm
Beach County Official
Alternate Seats:
Commissioner Jess R. Santamaria
1 Palm Beach County
Official
Commissioner Steven L. Abrams 2 Palm
Beach County Official
Commissioner Shelley Vana 3 Palm
Beach County Official
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) Rules of Order, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) is requested to appoint their members and alternates for
the coming year before the Council’s Annual meeting on December 13, 2013. The
BCC will also need to ratify the Palm Beach County League of Cities (League)
members under a separate board appointment item. Countywide (RPB)
B. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
A. District
1 - COMMISSIONER HAL R. VALECHE
B. District
2 – COMMISSIONER PAULETTE BURDICK
C. District 3 - COMMISSIONER SHELLEY VANA
ADD-ON: Request approval to present off-site, a
Proclamation declaring November 2013 as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Month” in Palm Beach County.
D. District
4 – COMMISSIONER STEVEN L. ABRAMS
E. District
5 – COMMISSIONER MARY LOU BERGER
F. District
6 - COMMISSIONER JESS R. SANTAMARIA
G. District
7 - COMMISSIONER PRISCILLA A. TAYLOR
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."