May 18, 2021
9:30am
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
MAY 18, 2021
PAGE ITEM
55 3N-1 REVISED MOTION: Staff recommends motion to approve:
ratify:
a subscription agreement for the Library Department with NewsBank, Inc. (Library)
77 6G-1 REVISED MOTION AND SUMMARY:Staff
recommends motion to approve receive and file:
the 2021 Storm Season Preparedness Report compiled by the Public Safety
Department’s Division of Emergency Management (DEM). SUMMARY: The
purpose of this report is to provide an update on the 2021
Atlantic Hurricane Season and Palm Beach County’s accomplishments and
improvements to disaster preparedness since Hurricane Isaias (2020).
Additionally, the Public Safety Department’s Division of Emergency
Management (DEM) will provide an overview of new preparedness
strategies for the upcoming 2021 hurricane storm season. DEM relies
on all County departments as well as the Board of County Commissioners and
numerous local state, federal, and non-profit volunteer agencies to provide
support and resources to help Palm Beach County plan, respond, and recover from
disasters. DEM has worked with numerous stakeholder agencies to implement
ensure the safety and well being of our residents and employees of Palm
Beach County. significant changes made to our response and preparedness
program such as additional tools, staffing and resources, enhanced training,
and improved communications. (Public Safety)
NOTE: Items that were revised, added, deleted, or
backup submitted and were not listed on the preliminary addition/deletion sheet
distributed to the Board the prior day are noted with an asterisk (*).
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
MAY 18, 2021
TUESDAY COMMISSION
9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll
Call
B. Invocation
C. Pledge
of Allegiance
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. Additions,
Deletions, Substitutions
B. Adoption
3. CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 10-65)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS (Page 66)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Page 67)
6. REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 68-77)
7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 78)
8. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 79)
9. BCC
COMMENTS (Pages 80-81)
10. ADJOURNMENT (Page 82)
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MAY 18, 2021
CONSENT AGENDA
B. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER
Page 10
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-4 Receive
and file records which have been converted to electronic format
3B-5 Receive
and file change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments, etc.
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 11
3C-1 Receive and file interlocal agreement with
the City of Lake Worth Beach for the Lake Osborne Drive over Lake Bass Canal
Bridge Replacement project
3C-2 Supplement to contract with Bolton Perez
& Associates, Inc. for the Miner Road and Congress Avenue Intersection
Improvements project
Page 12
3C-3 Contract with Almazan Construction, LLC for
the Prairie Road from LWDD L-9 Canal to Meadow Road project
3C-4 Contract with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for
the CR 880 and Sam Senter Road over the South Florida Water Management District
Ocean Canal Intersection Improvements and Bridge Replacement project
Page 13
3C-5 Amendment to interlocal agreement with the
Town of Jupiter for mowing services for a road right-of-way portion within the
boundaries of the Town of Jupiter
3C-6 Resolution supporting a Local Initiatives
Program grant application through the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency
to the Florida Department of Transportation for bicycle lanes on Prosperity
Farms Road between PGA Boulevard and Donald Ross Road
Page 14
3C-7 Resolution supporting a Local Initiatives
Program grant application through the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency
to the Florida Department of Transportation for bicycle lanes on Prosperity
Farms Road between Lorraine Court and PGA Boulevard
3C-8 Work order to contract with Ranger
Construction Industries, Inc. to mill and resurface streets within the Lake
Belvedere Estates subdivision
Page 15
3C-9 Agreement with Bristol Lakes Homeowners
Association, Inc. for traffic law enforcement by the Palm Beach County
Sheriff’s Office
MAY 18, 2021
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 15
3E-1 Use of Facility Agreement with the City of
West Palm Beach to provide a congregate meal site for seniors at the Gloria Y.
Williams Center
Page 16
3E-2 Receive and file amendment to contract with
the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc., for emergency food
distribution to seniors experiencing crisis due to COVID-19
Page 17
3E-3 Contracts with two agencies for provision of
services to participants in the Parks to Work program
Page 18
3E-4 Appointments to the Palm Beach County HIV
Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Council
F. AIRPORTS
Page 19
3F-1 Change
order to contract with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. for the Northeast
Airfield Improvement project at Palm Beach International Airport
Page 20
3F-2 Receive
and file a Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of
Transportation for Terminal Humidity and Condensation Improvements – Phase 2 at
the Palm Beach International Airport
3F-3 Declaration
of Easement for water utility improvements for property under lease to PBI Post
Dist. LLC west of the Palm Beach International Airport
Page 21
3F-4 Receive
and file a Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of
Transportation for Terminal/Concourse Chiller Improvements at the Palm Beach
International Airport
Page 22
3F-5 Receive
and file two consent to sublease documents for office and hangar space by
Atlantic Aviation – West Palm Beach LLC at the Palm Beach International Airport
3F-6 Amendment
to agreement with RS&H, Inc. for the Northeast Airfield Improvements
project at the Palm Beach International Airport
MAY 18, 2021
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 23
3G-1 Receive and file quarter ending March 31,
2021 information for Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County
3G-2 Receive and file annual report for fiscal
year ending September 30, 2020 from the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment
Agency
3G-3 Receive and file annual report for fiscal
year ending September 30, 2020 from the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment
Agency
Pages 24-25
3G-4 Appointments to the Impact Fee Review
Committee
Page 25
3G-5 Negotiated settlement offer with Joyann
Tramuta & Beryl Prianti for the full satisfaction of a code enforcement
lien
Page 26
3G-6 Budget amendment for the tax exempt Series
2021 Bonds for the new Supervisor of Elections Operations Facility
3G-7 Budget amendments for partial refunding of
the Public Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012
Page 27
3G-8 Budget documents for refunding of the Public
Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2015D
3G-9 Receive and file annual report for fiscal
year ending September 30, 2020 from the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment
Agency
3G-10 Receive and file annual report for fiscal year
ending September 30, 2020 from the Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 27
3H-1 Receive and file license agreement with
Legacy Donor Services for tissue procurement at the Office of the Medical
Examiner
Page 28
3H-2 Work order to contract with Florida
Mechanical LLC for the Water Utilities Department Southern Regional Operations
Center Buildings P, O, and the Water Treatment Plant Building J – HVAC
Replacement project
Page 29
3H-3 Contract with Razorback LLC for painting and
weatherproofing services
Page 30
3H-4 Contracts with seven contractors for flooring
services
Page 31
3H-5 Work order to contract with Peerson Audio,
Inc. for the Palm Tran South – Audio Video Equipment Installation project
Page 32
3H-6 Supplement to contract with Leo A. Daly
Company for the Vista Center Covered Drop Off and Main Lobby Modifications
project
MAY 18, 2021
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
Page 33
3H-7 Appointments
to the Public Art Committee
Page 34
3H-8 Change order to contract with Kast
Construction Company LLC for the Palm Beach Sheriff Office Headquarters
Renovation project
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Page 35
3I-1 Receive
and file two Community Block Grant funded agreements and two CDBG funding
amendments to agreements with the Towns of Lantana, Mangonia Park and Lake Park
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Pages 36-37
3J-1 Resolutions granting tax exemptions for
historic rehabilitation of properties located in Delray Beach
Page 38
3J-2 Resolutions granting tax exemptions for
historic rehabilitation of properties located in Palm Beach
Pages 39-40
3J-3 Resolutions granting tax exemptions for
historic rehabilitation of properties located in Lake Worth Beach
Page 41
3J-4 Resolutions granting tax exemptions for
historic rehabilitation of properties located in West Palm Beach
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 42
3K-1 Work authorization to contract with
Hinterland Group Inc. for the Lift Station Pressure Nodes Addition project
Pages 43-44
3K-2 Contracts with three companies for rehab and
refurbishment of lift stations
Page 45
3K-3 Consultant Services Authorization to
contract with C Solutions, Inc. for the Florida Mango Road Utility Adjustments
– Barbados Road to Myrica Road
3K-4 Subordination of Utility Interests to the
State of Florida Department of Transportation necessary for highway purposes
Page 46
3K-5 Work authorization to contract with
Centerline Utilities, Inc. for the Palm Beach National Golf and Country Club
Water Main Replacement project
MAY 18, 2021
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
K. WATER UTILITIES (Cont’d)
Page 47
3K-6 Consultant Services Authorization to
contract with Holtz Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Priority Aerial Canal
Crossing Improvement Phase 3 project
Page 48
3K-7 Contract with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. for
process improvements at the Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 49
3L-1 Appointment
to the Groundwater and Natural Resources Protection Board
3L-2 Task
order to contract with Olsen Associates, Inc. for topographic and hydrographic
surveying
Page 50
3L-3 State of Florida Department of Environmental
Protection grant agreement for the Ocean Ridge Shore Protection project
Page 51
3L-4 Artificial Reef Deployment Area Use
Agreement with Martin County for storage of material
Page 52
3L-5 Contract with the State of Florida, Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation to implement a Hurricane Irma Fisheries Disaster
Recovery grant agreement for the Tarpon Cove Estuarine Habitat Restoration
project
Page 53
3L-6 Contract with the State of Florida, Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to implement a National Coastal
Wetlands Conservation grant program for the Tarpon Cove Estuarine Habitat
Restoration project
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 54
3M-1 Agreements
with three agencies for coordination of summer camp at various recreation
centers
N. LIBRARY
Page 55
3N-1 Subscription agreement with NewsBank, Inc.
for public access to the Palm Beach Post Digital Archive
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Page 55
3P-1 Agricultural Land Management Interlocal
Agreement with the Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District for
management of county property within the Ag Reserve
MAY 18, 2021
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 56
3X-1 Receive and file declarations and emergency
orders for the months of February, March, and April 2021
Page 57
3X-2 Federally funded subaward and grant
agreement with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management for
public assistance funding for three Hurricane Isaias projects
Page 58
3X-3 Receive and file amendment to contract with
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc. for victim services
Page 59
3X-4 Receive and file subcontract with the
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence for implementation of strategies to
reduce sexual violence victimization
Page 60
3X-5 Receive and file four grant adjustment
modifications with the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against
Women for expenditures and work products
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 61
3AA-1 Budget documents transferring CARES funds to reimburse Palm Tran for
expenses related to COVID-19
Page 62
3AA-2 Resolution approving the revised FY2021 Public Transportation Grant
Agreement for non-urbanized area public transportation
BB. YOUTH SERVICES
Page 63
3BB-1 Contract with Digital Vibez, Inc. for the
Wellness Workshops and Family Fitness Events
CC. SHERIFF
Page 64
3CC-1 Award Modification with the US Department of
Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration for fund five canine
teams at the Palm Beach International Airport
DD. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 65
3DD-1 Receive and file grant agreement with the Palm
Beach County Sports Commission, Inc. for promotion of the NCAA Division II
Men’s Golf National Championship
MAY 18, 2021
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Page 66
4A COVID-19 Update by Dr. Alonso and County
Staff
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
A. PALM TRAN
Page 67
5A-1 Electronic
grant application with the Federal Transit Administration for a cost
reimbursement grant related to COVID-19 relief
REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 68
6A-1 Agreement
with Denise Coffman, Esquire to serve as County Attorney Designate
6A-2 Contract with Greenberg Traurig P.A. for
legal services in connection with two Class Action lawsuits against the county
B. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 69
6B-1 Ordinance
amending the Cindy DeFilippo Floating Structure Ordinance
C. AIRPORTS
Page 70
6C-1 Change order to contract with The Morganti
Group, Inc. for the Escalator Replacement project at the Palm Beach
International Airport
D. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Page 71
6D-1 Resolution approving the issuance of Housing
Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida, Multifamily Housing Revenue
Bonds for St. Andrews Residences
Page 72
6D-2 Resolution approving the issuance of Housing
Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida, Multifamily Housing Revenue
Bonds for St. James Residences
Page 73
6D-3 Allocation of Community Development Block
Grant Coronavirus Program funding for mortgage assistance/foreclosure
prevention
MAY 18, 2021
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
E. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 74
6E-1 Interlocal
agreement with the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization for execution
of an interlocal agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for
maintenance of SR 80 street lighting
F. COMMISSION
ON ETHICS
Page 75
6F-1 Ordinance amending the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics create a removal process for
commissioners due to violation of any of the provisions
Page 76
6F-2 Ordinance amending the Palm Beach County
Code of Ethics related to the definition of lobbyist
Page 77
6F-3 Ordinance
amending the Palm Beach County Lobbyist Registration Ordinance
G.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 77
6G-1 2021
Storm Season Preparedness Report
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 78)
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 79)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Pages 80-81)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 82)
MAY 18, 2021
B. CLERK
OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER
1. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file:
Warrant List – Backup information can be viewed in the Clerk &
Comptroller’s Office.
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the following
final minutes of the Board of County Commissioners’ meetings:
Meeting
Date Meeting Type
March
9, 2021 Regular
March
23, 2021 Workshop
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts
(regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the
Clerk & Comptroller’s Office. Countywide
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a
list of Clerk & Comptroller Finance Department records which have been
converted to an electronic format. SUMMARY: These records have been
converted from paper to an electronic format.
The electronic records will be maintained according to their required
retention schedule under the State of Florida’s General Records Schedule GSI-SL
for State and Local Government Agencies per Chapter 119 and Chapter 257,
Florida Statutes. Countywide
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: change
orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments and other items
approved by the Contract Review Committee and by the department heads for the
Engineering Department; Facilities Development and Operations; Water Utilities
Department; Environmental Resources Department; and the Department of Airports
during March, April. May, June, July, and August of 2019. Countywide
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive
and file an interlocal agreement with the City of Lake Worth Beach (City)
for joint participation and project funding for design of utility adjustments
for the Lake Osborne Drive over Lake Bass Canal Bridge Replacement (Project);
and
B) approve
a budget amendment of $19,577 in the transportation improvement fund to
recognize reimbursement funding from the City and appropriate it to the
Project.
SUMMARY: This agreement is being submitted
to the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller in accordance with Countywide
PPM CW-O-051. The agreement was
approved by the Deputy County Engineer as a delegated authority in accordance
with Palm Beach County Administrative Code Section 404.00. This budget
amendment is necessary to reflect the funding from the City for the design to
be incorporated into the County’s Project. District 3 (YBH)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Supplement No. 1 to the Work Task Order dated October 30, 2019 (Supplement) under the Annual Intersection Improvements Contract (R2017-0778) (Contract) with Bolton Perez & Associates, Inc. (BPA) in the amount of $227,371.86 for professional services for the Miner Road and Congress Avenue Intersection Improvements (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this Supplement will provide the professional services necessary to prepare construction plans for the Project. The proposed work is based on an engineering study completed by BPA and includes the addition of shoulders, turn lanes and traffic signal design. The Affirmative Procurement Initiative selected for this Contract on February 6, 2019 by the Goal Setting Committee is a 20% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. BPA has contractually agreed to 20% SBE participation for the Contract. BPA agreed to 30.18% SBE participation for this Supplement. The cumulative SBE participation to date for the Contract including this Supplement is 24.41%. BPA is a Palm Beach County based company and a certified SBE company. This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program. District 3 (YBH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a contract
with Almazan Construction, LLC (ALM) in the amount of $504,227 for the
construction of Prairie Road from LWDD L-9 Canal to Meadow Road (Project). SUMMARY:
Approval of this contract will provide the construction services necessary for
roadway improvements, including adding shoulders, paving and drainage. The
Affirmative Procurement Initiative selected for this contract on October 7,
2020 by the Goal Setting Committee is a 20% minimum mandatory Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) participation. ALM agreed to 79.1% SBE participation. The
contract time for the Project is 180 calendar days. ALM is a Palm Beach County based company and a certified SBE company. This Project is included in the Five-Year
Road Program. District 3 (YBH)
4. Staff recommends motion to approve: a contract with Stanley Consultants, Inc. (SCI) in the amount of $830,478.80 for professional engineering services for the CR 880 and Sam Senter Road over the South Florida Water Management District Ocean Canal Intersection Improvements and Bridge Replacement (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this contract will provide the professional services necessary for the preparation of design plans and construction bid documents for the bridge replacement on Sam Senter Road and improvements to the intersection with CR 880. The Affirmative Procurement Initiative selected for this contract on February 6, 2019 by the Goal Setting Committee is a 20% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. SCI contractually agreed to 20% SBE participation during selection for the contract but surpassed it with 21.21% during negotiation. SCI is a Palm Beach County based company. This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program and the infrastructure sales tax. District 6 (YBH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the
first amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (R2016-0695) with the Town of
Jupiter (Town) dated June 7, 2016, to add an additional Palm Beach County (County)
road right-of-way (roadway) segment for mowing services to the existing list
already maintained by the Town, and to increase the yearly road maintenance
cost that the County reimburses the Town by $4,300. SUMMARY: Approval of
this first amendment will enable the Town to continue to provide mowing
services for four County roadway segments located within the boundaries of the
Town, which have been under interlocal agreement since 1990, and to maintain a
new roadway segment on Island Way from Indiantown Road to the Martin County
Line for a revised amount from $8,000 to $12,300 yearly. This annual amount was
calculated based on the expected maintenance cost that the County anticipates
for each of the roadways. District 1 (YBH)
6. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a resolution to support the submittal of a
Local Initiatives Program (LIP) grant application through the Palm Beach
Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) to the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) for funding to mill, resurface, and construct bicycle lanes on Prosperity Farms Road between PGA
Boulevard/SR 786 and Donald Ross Road (Project); and to commit to fund
the local share of Project delivery and the associated ongoing operation and
maintenance expenses. SUMMARY: Adopting this resolution will
support Palm Beach County’s (County) LIP application submittal for funding to
construct bicycle lanes on both sides of Prosperity Farms Road, and milling and
resurfacing, for an approximate 2.65 mile segment. If selected, the proposed
Project will be built within the existing County road right-of-way, and the
County will enter into a grant reimbursement agreement with the FDOT. As part
of the application process, the TPA requires this resolution to support the LIP
application submittal, and the County’s commitment to design, construct, and
operate and maintain the Project after construction. The LIP grant will fund
100% of the Project’s construction at an estimated cost of $3,257,991.17. The
County’s local participation funding for the Project’s design and construction
management is estimated at $1,765,898.11. Funding
provided by the LIP for construction will be programmed in 2026. This project is partially funded through
the infrastructure sales tax. District 1 (YBH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a resolution to support the submittal of a
Local Initiatives Program (LIP) grant application through the Palm Beach
Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) to the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) for funding to mill, resurface, and construct bicycle lanes on Prosperity Farms Road between Lorraine
Court and PGA Boulevard/SR 786 (Project); and to commit to fund the
local share of Project delivery and the associated ongoing operation and
maintenance expenses. SUMMARY: Adopting this resolution will
support Palm Beach County’s (County) LIP application submittal for funding to
construct bicycle lanes on both sides of Prosperity Farms Road, and milling and resurfacing for an approximate 2.35 mile segment.
If selected, the proposed Project will be built within the existing County
road right-of-way, and the County will enter into a grant reimbursement
agreement with the FDOT. As part of the application process, the TPA requires
this resolution to support the LIP application submittal, and the County’s
commitment to design, construct, and operate and maintain the Project after
construction. The LIP grant will fund up to $5,000,000 of the Project’s
construction costs, estimated at $5,164,695.86. The County’s local
participation funding for the remaining $164,695.86 of the construction costs,
as well as the Project’s design and construction management are estimated to be
$2,967,228.95. Funding provided by the LIP for
construction will be programmed in 2026. District 1 (YBH)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order 2018051-161 in the amount
of $395,000 to mill and resurface the county maintained residential streets
within the Lake Belvedere Estates subdivision utilizing Palm Beach County’s
(County) annual asphalt milling and resurfacing contract R2018-1533 (Contract)
with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. (Ranger). SUMMARY: Per County PPM CW-F-050, this work order
exceeds the $200,000 threshold for staff approvals of work orders to annual
contracts, thus requiring approval from the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC). Approval of this work order will allow the contractual services
necessary to construct the improvements. Prior to this meeting date,
approximately $39 million of Ranger’s $48.5 million Contract has been spent or
encumbered. On October 16, 2018, the BCC approved the Contract with Ranger to
provide milling and resurfacing of County roadways for countywide projects. The
Contract was renewed on October 22, 2019 with a 15% mandatory Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) goal set as the Affirmative Procurement Initiative. Due to the
limited availability of qualified certified SBE subcontractors, the Office of
Equal Business Opportunity issued a waiver on January 17, 2020 that reduced the
mandatory SBE participation to 5%. On June 2, 2020, the second renewal was
approved, and continued with the reduced mandatory SBE participation of 5%.
Ranger agreed to 5% SBE participation for this work order. Approval of this
work order will result in a cumulative SBE participation of 8.8% for all the
work orders issued under the Contract. District 2 (YBH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an agreement with Bristol Lakes Homeowners
Association, Inc. (Community) for enforcement of the traffic laws of the state
to be performed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO). SUMMARY:
Approval of this agreement will authorize PBSO to provide enforcement of the
traffic laws of the state upon the private roadways during normal patrol hours
within the Community. District 3 (YBH)
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Use of Facility Agreement for
Government Entities with The City of
West Palm Beach (Meal Site), at no cost to the County, for the five year
period May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2026, to provide
a congregate meal site for seniors at The City of West Palm Beach Gloria Y.
Williams Center. SUMMARY: The
Division of Senior and Veteran Services (DSVS) receives federal funds from
the Older Americans Act (OAA) to provide congregate meal sites. These agreements enable DSVS to
operate congregate meal sites for seniors at no cost to the County for space
and/or energy usage. The Meal Sites
will recruit volunteers to operate the sites. DSVS will provide training for
the volunteers. Meals and necessary food-related services and supplies shall be
furnished by the County through its designated food service vendor, subject to
the availability of funds. The Meal Sites were closed for Calendar Year (CY)
2020 and currently remain closed due to COVID-19. The OAA grant requires that the Use of Facility Agreements
be in place prior to reopening. Seniors receiving home delivered meals prior
and during the COVID-19 pandemic are continuing to do so without interruption
in services. Meals are currently being managed through home delivery. The City of West Palm Beach served 1,332 meals
to seniors in CY 2019. The estimated total cost of the
meals is $5,090, and is funded under OAA in the amount of $4,581 (90%) and $509 (10%)
in County match. Sufficient
funding is included in the current budget to meet County match obligations. The Division of Senior and Veteran
Services is responsible for providing services north of Hypoluxo Road.
The areas of service exclude portions of Districts 3, 4, 5 and 7 south of
Hypoluxo Road. The Mae Volen Center, Inc. is responsible for providing services
in the excluded areas. (Division of Senior & Veteran Services) Countywide
except for portions of Districts 3, 4, 5, & 7 south of Hypoluxo Road.
(HH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment
No. 1 to contract for Provision of Services with the Area Agency on Aging of
Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA) (R2020-0955), for the period June
1, 2020 through December 30, 2020, to decrease the contract amount by
$1,400,000, for a new not-to-exceed total amount of $1,700,000, to provide
emergency food distribution to Palm Beach County seniors experiencing crisis as
a result of COVID-19. SUMMARY:
AAA worked in partnership with the Palm Beach County Division of Senior
and Veteran Services and The Mae Volen Center, Inc. to address food
insecurities of seniors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Amendment No. 1 was
necessary in order to decrease funding based on the agency’s projections. The Coronavirus Aid,
Relief and Economic Security funds were reallocated to other contracts that
focused on emergency food distribution to offset the impact of COVID-19. AAA coordinated food production, and delivery
(including home delivery) and pick up of meal packages. To date, AAA has
provided more than 30,000 meals to Palm Beach County seniors. The Director of Purchasing has authority to
execute these contracts pursuant to Section 2-54(f)(4), Palm Beach County Code.
In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements,
and grants must be submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file
agenda item. No County
funding required.
(Community Services) Countywide
(HH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts for Provision of Services with the
below-listed agencies for the two-year period October 1, 2020 through September
30, 2022, in an amount not-to-exceed $388,576, to provide emergency shelter,
stipends and supplies to homeless participants in the Parks to Work (P2W)
Program:
A) The Salvation Army, in an
amount not-to-exceed $218,400, of which $109,200 is budgeted for FY 2021, with
an anticipated annual allocation of $109,200 in FY 2022, contingent upon a
budgetary appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), for the
term of the contract, to provide
emergency shelter to homeless participants in the P2W Program; and
B) The Homeless Coalition
of Palm Beach County, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $170,176, of which
$85,088 is budgeted for FY 2021, with an anticipated annual allocation of
$85,088 in FY 2022, contingent upon a budgetary appropriation by the BCC, for the term of
the contract, to provide stipends and
supplies to homeless participants in the P2W Program.
SUMMARY: The P2W Program assists
individuals who have been homeless for extended periods of time, with medical,
substance use, and mental health issues in Palm Beach County parks. The finalization
of the contracts was delayed due to competing staff assignments and an extended
review of the agencies scope of work and budget. The Salvation Army requires
that all negotiations or changes go through their national headquarters before
they can be approved. Clients are often unemployable by mainstream employers.
The P2W Program provides shelter, case management, employment assistance, and
rapid re-housing or permanent supportive housing placement assistance. Since
the inception of the program on February 12, 2018, 60 individuals participated
in the P2W Program. Currently, 32% of the participants are housed through
emergency shelter and/or supportive housing. One hundred percent (100%) of the
individuals who participated in the program received mainstream intensive case
management, which includes medical care, treatment for substance use disorder,
mental health and behavioral health services, vocational and employment skills
training, and financial education. Twenty-seven percent (27%) of the
participants have maintained full-time employment outside of the P2W Program.
Thirty percent (30%) of P2W participants maintained housing by successfully
completing the P2W and rapid re-housing programs. Through the P2W Program, The
Salvation Army will provide emergency shelter per night, for nine homeless
participants who are referred from the Palm Beach County Human Services
Homeless Outreach Programs or any homeless outreach effort. The Homeless
Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. will provide approximately nine program
participants with weekly stipends based on hours worked, as well as equipment
and supplies. Each program participant
will earn $10 an hour for six hours per day, five days per week, for a total of
22 weeks. Uwe Naujak, an employee of The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach
County, Inc., is a member of the Homeless Advisory Board (HAB). The HAB
provides no regulation, oversight, management, or policy-setting recommendation
regarding the
subject contracts or transactions. Disclosure of these contractual relationships at a duly noticed public
meeting is being provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 2-443,
of the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics. (Division of Human Services) Countywide
(HH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment
of three new members to the Palm Beach County HIV Comprehensive AIDS Resources
Emergency (CARE) Council:
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Seat No. |
Appointment |
Term Expires |
6 |
Syler King |
10/15/21 |
11 |
Ashaki Sypher |
08/13/21 |
13 |
Miguel Vazquez |
05/16/22 |
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SUMMARY: The Palm
Beach County HIV CARE Council (HIV CARE Council) nomination process is an open
process with publicized criteria and legislatively defined conflict of interest
standards. All nominees meet the applicable guidelines and requirements outlined
in the resolution and have successfully completed the HIV CARE Council’s
nomination process. The HIV CARE Council recommends the appointments. The total
membership for the HIV CARE Council shall be no more than 33 at-large members,
per Resolution No. 2011-1560. Ms. King will complete the unexpired term of Ms.
Kathleen Belizaire, Ms. Sypher will complete the unexpired term for Ms. Keisha
Jackson and Mr. Vazquez will complete the unexpired term for Mr. Mark White.
Ms. Sypher is an employee of Families First of Palm Beach County. This agency
contracts with the County for services. The HIV CARE Council provides no
regulation, oversight, management, or policy setting recommendations regarding
the subject contracts or transactions. Disclosure of this contractual
relationship at a duly noticed public meeting is being provided in accordance
with the provisions of Section 2-443, of the Palm Beach Code of Ethics. The
diversity count for the 21 seats that are currently filled is:
African-American: 10 (48%), Caucasian: 7 (33%), Hispanic-American: 3 (14%) and
Asian-American: 1 (5%). The gender ratio (female: male) is 11:10. Ms. King and
Ms. Sypher are African-American. Mr. Vazquez is Hispanic-American. Staff
conducts targeted outreach in an effort to proffer candidates for appointments
that maintain a diverse composition of the board. (Ryan
White Program) Countywide (HH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
Change Order No. 8 to
the contract with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. in the amount of
$97,917.03 for the Northeast Airfield Improvements project at Palm Beach
International Airport (PBI); and Ciao Aviation, effective 3/1/2021; and
B)
a budget transfer of
$97,917 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund to provide budget for
the project, including a transfer from Reserves in the amount of $97,917.
SUMMARY: The contract
with Ranger Construction Industries Inc. for the Northeast Airfield
Improvements project at PBI in the amount of $28,745,719.87 and 787 calendar days
was approved by the Board on June 18, 2019 (R2019-0840). Change Orders 1-7 in the amount of $98,285.28
and 41 calendar days were approved under the delegated authorities detailed in
PPM CW-F-050. Approval of Change Order
No. 8 will primarily compensate the contractor to reconstruct a section of
Taxiway M due to an insufficient existing pavement section. This is a unit
price contract based on estimated quantities for work and materials by line
item, which are adjusted based on actual quantities upon completion of the
work. The contractor is currently in the
final phase of construction; therefore, this change order also includes
adjustments to reflect final quantities for items that have been completed. The
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for this project was established
at 16%. Ranger has committed to a
minimum of 17.33% participation. The current cumulative DBE participation for
this contract, including all change orders is 17.01%. Countywide (AH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
receive and file a
Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) in the amount of $1,700,000 for Terminal Humidity and Condensation
Improvements – Phase 2 at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). Delegation of authority for execution of this
PTGA was approved by the BCC on August 25, 2020 (R2020-1017). This PTGA is effective as of March 12, 2021
with an expiration date of December 31, 2022; and
B)
approve a budget amendment
of $1,700,000 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund to recognize
the receipt of a grant from FDOT; which includes a transfer to Reserves of
$1,700,000 to replenish Reserves for funding previously appropriated to the
project
SUMMARY: The FDOT
has issued a PTGA (CSFA No. 55.004) in the amount of $1,700,000 or 50% of the
eligible project costs, whichever is less to complete the second phase of a
multi-phased effort to address temperature, humidity and condensation issues at
PBI. Phase 2 of the project will replace
all the compromised duct insulation that has failed within the ceiling of the
terminal; additionally, portions of the ceiling will be removed and replaced
following the replacement of the ductwork insulation. Airport required local
match of $1,700,000 is in the current budget.
Countywide (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Declaration of Easement (Declaration)
for water utility improvements serving County-owned property under lease to PBI
Post Distr. LLC (PBI Post) (R2017-1892, as amended) west of the Palm Beach
International Airport. SUMMARY: The
Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department is requesting the Declaration to
provide water utilities to these facilities. The Declaration memorializes the
existence of water transmission and distribution facilities on the property and
provides for the installation, operation and maintenance of these facilities. Countywide
(AH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive
and file a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $500,000 for Terminal/
Concourse Chiller Improvements at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). Delegation of authority for execution of this
PTGA was approved by the BCC on August 25, 2020 (R2020-1017). This PTGA is effective as of March 4, 2021
with an expiration date of December 31, 2023;
B) receive and file Amendment No. 1 to the PTGA with the
FDOT in the amount of $900,000 for Terminal/Concourse Chiller Improvements at
PBI. Delegation of authority for execution of this amendment was approved by the
BCC on August 25, 2020 (R2020-1017). This amendment is effective as of April
14, 2021; and
C) approve a budget amendment of $1,400,000 in the
Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund to recognize the receipt of grants
from the FDOT in the amount of $500,000 and $900,000; and increase project
costs by $1,400,000 for a total project cost of $2,800,000.
SUMMARY: This project consists of the replacement of Chillers #4 and #5, as well
as associated cooling towers and other components associated with the HVAC
system at the PBI. The FDOT has issued a PTGA (CSFA No. 55.004) reflecting
their commitment of funding to the above referenced project in the amount of
$500,000 or 50% of the eligible project costs, whichever is less. The FDOT also
issued Amendment No. 1 to the PTGA in the amount of $900,000 or 50% of the
eligible project costs, whichever is less to add funds to fully fund the FDOT
share of the project. Airport required local match of $1,400,000 is in the
current budget. Countywide (AH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: two Consent to Sublease (Consent)
documents, consenting to the sublease of office and hangar space by Atlantic
Aviation – West Palm Beach LLC d/b/a Atlantic Aviation PBI (Atlantic) at the
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), with the following subtenants:
A)
Madava Aviation, LLC,
effective 4/1/2021; and
B)
Textron Aviation Inc.,
effective 4/1/2021.
SUMMARY: Atlantic provides fixed based operator
services for general aviation aircraft at PBI pursuant to a lease agreement
dated October 18, 2000 (R2000-1067, as amended). The lease agreement provides for the sublease
of space subject to the County’s consent. Delegation of authority for execution of the standard form consent to
sublease was approved by the Board in R94-1453. Countywide (AH)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment
No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with RS&H, Inc. (RS&H) in
the amount of $121,188.44 for the continued performance of professional
services related to construction-phase services for the Northeast Airfield
Improvements Project (NEAIP) at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). SUMMARY: The Professional Services
Agreement with RS&H for professional airfield design and engineering
services was approved by the Board on September 27, 2016 (R2016-1336) in the
amount of $1,339,272.39. Consultant Services Authorizations (CSA) 1 through 5
in the amount of $246,556.58 were approved under the delegated authority
detailed in PPM CW-F-050. Amendment No.
1 was approved by the Board on August 20, 2019 (R2019-1159) in the amount of
$3,314,337, bringing the cumulative contract value to $4,900,165.97. Approval
of Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $121,188.44 will provide funds necessary
for the construction-phase services associated with the NEAIP, including
additional Quality Acceptance testing services necessary to complete the
project, and will bring the total cumulative contract value to $5,021,354.41.
RS&H is a Jacksonville, Florida based firm, however, the work will be
completed from their Fort Lauderdale office, in conjunction with several Palm
Beach County subconsultants and firms. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
(DBE) goal of 16% was set for this contract.
RS&H committed to 17% in its proposal. The anticipated DBE
participation based upon the approved tasks is approximately 20%, which will
increase as the County assigns additional tasks. The current paid to date DBE participation is
approximately 9.68%. The DBE participation for this amendment is 100%. Countywide
(AH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the Quarter
Ending 03-31-2021 information for Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach
County (CSCPBC). SUMMARY: The Children’s Services Council has submitted
their Quarter Ending 03-31-2021 information as per Section 125.901, Florida
Statutes. Countywide (DB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: annual report for
the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2020 from the Riviera Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA). SUMMARY: The Riviera Beach CRA has submitted
its Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2020 as per Sections
163.356(3)(d) and 163.387(8), Florida Statutes. Countywide (DB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: annual report for
the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2020 from the West Palm Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA). SUMMARY: The West Palm Beach CRA has
submitted its Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2020 as
per Sections 163.356(3)(d) and 163.387(8), Florida Statutes. Countywide
(DB)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment
and reappointment of the following nominees to the Impact Fee Review Committee
for a three-year term May 18, 2021 – May 17, 2024.
Nominee Seat No. Term Requirement Nominated By
Robert Gotlieb 1 3rd Municipal PBC
League of Cities
Laura Danowski
2 1st Municipal PBC
League of Cities
Lawrence Gordon
3 1st Municipal PBC
League of Cities
Robert J. Harvey,
Esquire 4 1st Business Mayor
Kerner
Vice
Mayor Weinroth
Comm.
Marino
Comm.
Weiss
Comm.
McKinlay
Comm.
Bernard
E. L. Ecclestone, III
5 3rd Business Mayor Kerner
Vice
Mayor Weinroth
Comm.
Marino
Comm.
Weiss
Comm.
Sachs
Comm.
McKinlay
Comm.
Bernard
Scott Worley 6
3rd Business Mayor
Kerner
Vice
Mayor Weinroth
Comm.
Marino
Comm.
Weiss
Comm.
Sachs
Comm.
McKinlay
Comm.
Bernard
Stewart W. Bosley, Jr. 7 1st
At-Large Mayor
Kerner
Vice
Mayor Weinroth
Comm.
Marino
Comm.
Weiss
Comm.
McKinlay
Comm.
Bernard
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET (Cont’d)
4. Continued
SUMMARY: The Impact Fee Review Committee is composed
of seven members and three alternate members. The voting membership of the IFRC
shall include three representatives from municipalities within PBC, three
representatives from the business community, and one member selected at-large.
The alternate members shall include one representative from each of the three
categories listed above. This agenda item provides for the appointment and
reappointment of members to a three-year term that will expire May 17, 2024.
Each of the nominees has completed the required ethics training. The proposed
diversity count will reflect the following makeup: Caucasian: 5 (71.4%),
African American: 2 (28.6%). The gender ratio for the nominees (male:female) is
6:1. (Financial Management) Countywide (CK)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a negotiated settlement offer in the amount of $6,300 for the full
satisfaction of a code enforcement lien that was entered against Joyann Tramuta
& Beryl Prianti on April 11, 2017. SUMMARY: The Code Enforcement
Special Magistrate (CESM) entered an order on September 9, 2016, for the
property owned by Joyann Tramuta & Beryl Prianti providing them until
February 4, 2017 to bring their property located at 11265 86th St
N., West Palm Beach into full compliance. The property had been cited for erecting
accessory structures, storage buildings, and enclosing garage without obtaining
building permits. Compliance with the
CESM’s Order was not achieved by the ordered compliance date and a fine in the
amount of $75 per day was imposed. The CESM then entered a claim of lien
against Joyann Tramuta & Beryl Prianti on April 11, 2017. The Code
Enforcement Division issued an Affidavit of Compliance for the property stating
that the cited code violations had been fully corrected as of January 23, 2018.
The total accrued lien amount through April 12, 2021, the date on which settlement
discussions began, totaled $31,399.23. Joyann Tramuta has agreed to pay Palm
Beach County $6,300, (20%) for full settlement of their outstanding code enforcement
lien. District 6 (SF)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a budget amendment
of $62,897,843 to establish the budget for the bond proceeds, costs of
issuance, and project costs in the 51.05M NAV Pub Imp Rev Bonds, 21A CP, SOE
Bldg Fund for the tax exempt Series 2021A Bonds. SUMMARY: On March 9, 2021, the Board approved Resolution No.
R2021-1528 which authorized the issuance of the Series 2021A Bonds. The tax
exempt Series 2021A Bonds are for the purpose of funding the construction of a
new Supervisor of Elections Operations Facility and to pay the cost of issuance
of the bonds. The bonds, issued for a 20 year term at 1.92%, will provide the
amount needed to fully fund the County’s commitment to the project. Through an
electronic bid process, the County awarded the sale to Hilltop Securities. The
average annual debt service is $3.789 million and interest payments will begin
FY 2022. This budget amendment will establish the budget for the proceeds of
the sale of the tax exempt Series 2021A Bonds. Countywide (DB)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a budget amendment of $44,711,750 in the $44.705M Taxable Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B debt service fund to budget bond proceeds,
refunding bond premium, costs of issuance, and payment to refunding bond escrow
agent; and
B) a budget amendment of $1,034,875 in the
$147.0M Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012 Debt Service Fund to budget sale
of surplus land proceeds and the reduction of FY2021 interest expense.
SUMMARY: On March 9, 2021, the Board approved Resolution No. R2021-1528 which
authorized the issuance of the Series 2021B Refunding Bonds for a partial
refunding of the Public Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012 through a
competitive sale as recommended by the County Financing Committee (CFC) and the
County’s Financial Advisors. Through an electronic bid process, the County awarded
the sale to PNC Capital Markets. The refunding will save the County
approximately $2.98 million (7.197%) in debt service over the life of the
bonds. Countywide (DB)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET (Cont’d)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a budget amendment of $69,166,051 in the $69.235M Taxable Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C Debt Service Fund to budget bond proceeds; and
B) a budget transfer of $417,714 in the $56.645M NAV Public Improvement
Revenue Bonds Debt Service Fund.
SUMMARY: On March 9, 2021, the Board approved Resolution No. R2021-1528 which
authorized the issuance of the Series 2021C Refunding Bonds for a refunding of
the Public Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2015D through a
competitive sale as recommended by the County Financing Committee (CFC) and the
County’s Financial Advisors. Through an electronic bid process, the County
awarded the sale to Wells Fargo. The refunding will save the County
approximately $8.44 million (14.895%) in debt service over the life of the
bonds. Countywide (DB)
9. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: annual report for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2020 from the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
SUMMARY: The Boynton Beach CRA has submitted its Annual Report for the
Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2020 as per Sections 163.356(3)(d) and
163.387(8), Florida Statutes. Countywide (DB)
10. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: annual
report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2020 from the Palm Springs
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). SUMMARY: The Palm Springs CRA has
submitted its Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2020 as
per Sections 163.356(3)(d) and 163.387(8), Florida Statutes. Countywide
(DB)
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Standard License Agreement for Use of County-Owned Property dated March
13, 2021 with Legacy Donor Services Foundation for tissue procurement at the
Office of the Medical Examiner. SUMMARY: In accordance with County PPM
CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by
the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. The standard agreement
has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (Board)
by the County Administrator or designee. The Standard License Agreement was
approved in accordance with R2010-0333, as amended and approved by the Board on
October 1, 2013. The executed document is now being submitted to the Board to
receive and file. (FDO Admin) Countywide (MWJ)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 21-005 to the annual Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) contract with Florida Mechanical LLC
(Contractor) (R2020-0021) in the amount of $303,224 for the Water Utilities
Department (WUD) Southern Regional Operations Center (SROC) Buildings P, O, and
the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Building J - HVAC Replacement project for a
period of 120 days from equipment delivery or until project is complete. SUMMARY: The work consists of
furnishing the labor, equipment, and materials needed to replace the existing
HVAC systems for the SROC buildings P, O, and WTP Building J. The existing
equipment has outlived its useful life and is costly to maintain. The new
equipment will be more efficient and provide for years of dependable service.
This project was competitively advertised and new contractors were invited to
bid on the project by submitting prequalification documents prior to the
submission of the bid response. This work order was solicited pursuant to the
annual HVAC contract and the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity
Ordinance. The annual contract was last presented to the Goal Setting Committee
on March 4, 2020 and the Committee established Affirmative Procurement
Initiatives (API) of sheltered market for projects under $100,000 or a Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) contractor will be given a price preference if their
bid is within 10% of the lowest non-SBE bid for projects over $100,000. Since
this project was over $100,000, the SBE price preference API was applied. The
Contractor is not a certified SBE. There is no SBE participation on this work
order. The overall SBE participation on the annual HVAC contract is 33.91%. The
Contractor is a Palm Beach County business. Funding for this project is from
the Water Utilities Department Operations and Maintenance fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 5 (LDC)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an annual contract with the following contractor for
painting and weatherproofing services on an as-needed basis through April 9,
2023.
Contractor Status SBE or
Non-SBE
Razorback LLC Non-Local Non-SBE
SUMMARY: On April 10, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners approved the annual
painting and weatherproofing contracts (R2018-0392 through R2018-0396). The
work consists of painting and weatherproofing services on an as needed basis.
The contractor now joins the list of 14 already prequalified contractors for a
total of 15 prequalified contractors with a contract expiration date of April
9, 2023. The specific requirements of the work shall be determined by
individual work orders issued against this annual contract. These contracts are
five year indefinite-quantity contracts with a maximum cumulative value of
$2,500,000 across all prequalified contractors. Work is to be awarded as work
orders on a lump-sum, competitively bid basis across all prequalified
contractors. Contractors are allowed to qualify at any time and be added to
this annual contract. Projects $100,000 and over are advertised on the vendor
self-service website while projects $200,000 and over are also advertised in
the newspaper. Projects under $100,000 are bid among the pool of pre-qualified
contractors (currently 15 have pre-qualified) and for projects over $100,000,
the bidding pool is expanded to include any additional bidders responding to
the specific project advertisement that submit a qualification application at
least ten days before the bid due date. The painting and weatherproofing annual
contract was last presented to the Goal Setting Committee on March 4, 2020 and
the Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives of sheltered
market for projects under $100,000 or price preference for Small Business
Enterprise contractors if their bid is within 10% of the lowest non-small
business bid. Actual Small/Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE)
participation will be identified on each work order, and will be tracked
cumulatively for all work orders issued. Current cumulative S/M/WBE
participation for all work orders to-date under the painting and
weatherproofing annual is 70.69%. (Capital Improvements) Countywide
(LDC)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an annual contract with the following contractors
for flooring services on an as-needed basis through May 17, 2026.
Contractor Status SBE or Non-SBE
A) Andrea Construction, Inc. Local SBE
B) Brian’s Carpet & Commercial
Flooring,
Inc. Local SBE
C) Designers West Interiors, Inc. Local Non-SBE
D) Jack Walsh Carpet and Rugs, Inc. Local SBE
E) J.I.J. Construction Corp. Local S/M/WBE
F) Joe Schmidt Construction, Inc. Local SBE
G) Leonard Graham Inc. DBA
L G
I Construction Local S/MBE
SUMMARY: The purpose of this annual contract is to pre-qualify contractors to
provide flooring services. The work consists of new installations, replacement
and/or repair of flooring. The specific requirements of the work shall be
determined by individual work orders issued against this annual contract. These
contracts are five year indefinite-quantity contracts with a maximum cumulative
value of $2,000,000 across all prequalified contractors. Work is to be awarded
as work orders on a lump-sum, competitively bid basis across all prequalified
contractors. Contractors are allowed to qualify at any time and be added to
this annual contract. Projects $100,000 and over are advertised on the vendor
self-service website while projects $200,000 and over are also advertised in
the newspaper. Projects under $100,000 are bid among the pool of pre-qualified
contractors (currently seven have pre-qualified) and for projects over
$100,000, the bidding pool is expanded to include any additional bidders
responding to the specific project advertisement that submit a qualification
application at least ten days before the bid due date. The annual flooring contract
was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on January 20, 2021 and the
Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives of sheltered market
for projects under $100,000 or a Small Business Enterprise contractor will be
given a price preference if its bid is within 10% of the lowest non-small
business bid. Actual Small/Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise
participation will be identified on each work order, and will be tracked
cumulatively for all work orders issued. (Capital Improvements) Countywide
(LDC)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 21-004 to the annual low voltage
contract with Peerson Audio, Inc. (Contractor) (R2019-0742) in the amount of
$219,525.71 for the Palm Tran South – Audio Video Equipment Installation
project for a period of 60 days from notice to proceed or until project is
complete. SUMMARY: The work consists of furnishing the labor, equipment,
and materials needed for the furnishing and installation of new audio video
equipment, equipment mounts and associated electronics in the meeting room at
the Palm Tran South facility. This project supplements the efforts of Palm
Tran’s long-term expansion project, which is comprised of additional building
space for offices, locker rooms, training center and ancillary support space;
additional parking for 135 vehicles and a new bus lift at the maintenance
building. This project was competitively advertised and new contractors were
invited to bid on the project by submitting prequalification documents prior to
the submission of the bid response. This work order was solicited pursuant to
the annual low voltage contract and the requirements of the Equal Business
Opportunity Ordinance. The annual contract was last presented to the Goal
Setting Committee on January 2, 2019 and the Committee established an
Affirmative Procurement Initiative of price preference if a Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) is within 10% of the lowest non-small business bid. The
Contractor is a certified SBE and submitted 100% SBE participation on this work
order. The overall SBE participation on the annual low voltage contract is 29.58%.
The Contractor is a Palm Beach County business. Funding for this project is
from the Palm Tran Grants Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District
7 (LDC)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplement No. 1 to Consultant Services
Authorization (CSA) No. 3 to the continuing design contract with Leo A. Daly Company (Consultant) (R2018-0917) in the amount of $272,746 to
provide professional architectural and engineering services for the Vista
Center Covered Drop Off and Main Lobby Modifications project located at 2300 N
Jog Road, West Palm Beach. SUMMARY:
On June 19, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved a
continuing contract (R2018-0917) with the Consultant to provide professional
architectural services for planned or potential future renovations, expansions,
modifications and/or additions to existing judicial type facilities. CSA No. 3
authorized an assessment and evaluation of security concerns at the main lobby
of the 2300 Vista Center building (Vista Center). The security improvements to
be designed at the Vista Center are akin to the typical security provisions
found at judicial facilities (e.g. screening stations) therefore, although
Vista Center is not a judicial facility, the scope of work for this CSA remains
within the overall scope of the containing contract. Supplement No. 1 to CSA
No. 3 authorizes design services for modifications and security enhancements to
accommodate an efficient, secure and central location for customers to perform
tasks related to fire, health, zoning and engineering reviews. Additionally,
the CSA authorizes design services for a new covered drop-off at the north side
of the main public entry of the Vista Center to better serve staff and patrons
during inclement weather. The continuing professional services contract was
advertised according to the County’s prior Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
program where a 15% subcontracting goal was applied. The Consultant committed
to a contract goal of 25%. SBE participation on this CSA is 27.19%. To date,
the overall SBE participation on this continuing contract is 25.35%. The Consultant
is not a certified SBE. The Consultant
has a local office in Palm Beach County. The funding sources for this project
is from the Building Capital Projects fund and Municipal Services Taxing
District fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 2 (MWJ)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the
appointment of two new members to the Public Art Committee as follows:
Appoint |
Seat No. |
Requirement |
Term |
Amie Calisti |
1 |
Urban Planner / Architectural Design Professional |
5/18/21– 9/30/22 |
Vivian Donnell Rodriguez |
2 |
PBC resident with significant visual art background |
5/18/21 – 9/30/22 |
SUMMARY: Pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-1160, the
Public Art Committee consists of nine members that are appointed for a term of
three years. Two new members are
recommended to complete terms of two individuals who resigned from the Public
Art Committee. The new recommended appointments are Amie Calisti to replace
Theodore Smith, Jr. and Vivian Donnell Rodriguez to replace Camila
Afandor-Lach. Both terms expire on
September 30, 2022. The Public Art Committee has the following diversity count with
the proposed appointees: Caucasian: 6 (67%), Hispanic: 2 (22%),
African-American: 0 (0%), Asian: 1 (11%). The resulting gender ratio
(female:male) would be 7:2. (FDO
Admin) Countywide (MWJ)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 1 to Amendment No. 3 of the
construction management (CM) at risk contract with Kast Construction Company
LLC (R2020-0249.1) increasing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount
of $142,850.84 for the Palm Beach Sheriff Office Headquarters (PBSO HQ)
Renovation Project. SUMMARY: On March 9, 2021, the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) approved Amendment No. 3 (R2021-0345) to the CM contract
with Kast Construction Company LLC (R2020-0249.1) for the PBSO HQ Renovation
project establishing a GMP in the amount of $33,653,791. Change Order No. 1
authorizes professional cleaning services for the existing metal supply and
return ductwork in a section of the facility (phase 1 of the project) which
will remain occupied during construction allowing for continuity of operations.
Additionally, this change order authorizes targeted cleaning of the interiors
of the fibrous duct board as determined on a case-by-case basis during
professional cleaning efforts. These duct cleaning services are part of the
preventative measures aimed at addressing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) concerns
raised by building occupants. The CM contract with Kast Construction Company
LLC was awarded pursuant to the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) ordinance but
this GMP, having been initiated after January 1, 2019, is subject to the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. Kast Construction
Company LLC is not an SBE, but has partnered with All-Site Construction, Inc.,
an SBE CM. In September 2020, prior to subcontractor advertisement and bidding,
the Goal Setting Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative to the
construction subcontracts of 25% SBE participation, of which 5% must be a
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) African American or Hispanic American. The
original SBE participation on Amendment No. 3 was 39.89% of which 7.37% was MBE
participation. There is no SBE participation for Change Order No. 1. To date,
including Change Order No. 1 to Amendment No. 3, Kast Construction Company LLC
has achieved 39.79% SBE subcontracting participation of which 7.42% is MBE
participation. Kast Construction Company LLC is a Palm Beach County business. The funding source for this project is from
the Infrastructure Sales Tax fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District
2 (LDC)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive
and file: the
following two Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Agreements and
two CDBG funded Amendments to Agreements.
A) Agreement in the amount of $65,226 with the Town of Lantana;
B) Agreement in the amount of $12,066 with the Town of Mangonia Park;
C) Amendment 001 to Agreement R2020-1883 with the
Town of Lake Park; and
D) Amendment 002 to Agreement R2018-0166 with the Town of Mangonia Park.
SUMMARY: These documents have been executed
on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Department of Housing and
Economic Sustainability in accordance with Agenda Item 6D-1 and Agenda
Item 5C-3, as approved by the BCC on
July 14, 2020 and July 10, 2018, respectively. The Agreement with the Town of
Lantana allocates $65,226 to fund landscaping and signage improvements in the
North Broadway neighborhood. The Agreement
with the Town of Mangonia Park allocates
$12,066 to fund a portion of the salary of a code enforcement officer. Amendment 001 to the Agreement (R2020-1883)
with the Town of Lake Park extends the completion date until June 30, 2022, for
the installation of playground improvements at Lake Shore Park. Amendment 002 to the Agreement (R2018-0166),
with the Town of Mangonia Park, as amended, allocates an additional $41,676 in
CDBG funds to the sanitary sewer project and revises the project completion
date. In accordance with County PPM
CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by
the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. These are Federal CDBG funds which require no local match. District 7 (HJF)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING, ZONING
& BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 19 N. Dixie
Boulevard, Delray Beach;
B) approve a tax exemption covenant for 19 N. Dixie
Boulevard, Delray Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be
maintained during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted;
C) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 101 NE 5th
Street, Delray Beach;
D) approve a tax exemption covenant for 101 NE 5th
Street, Delray Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted;
E) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 126 SE 7th
Avenue, Delray Beach;
F) approve a tax exemption covenant for 126 SE 7th
Avenue, Delray Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted;
G) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 128 SE 7th
Avenue, Delray Beach;
H) approve a tax exemption covenant for 128 SE 7th
Avenue, Delray Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted;
I) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 246 N. Swinton
Avenue, Delray Beach;
J) approve a tax exemption covenant for 246 N.
Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be
maintained during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted;
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING, ZONING
& BUILDING (Cont’d)
1. Continued
K) adopt a resolution of the Board
of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax
exemption for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 701 N.
Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach;
L) approve a tax exemption covenant
for 701 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, requiring the qualifying
improvements be maintained during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is
granted;
M) adopt a resolution of the Board
of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax
exemption for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 777 N.
Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach;
N) approve a tax exemption covenant
for 777 N. Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, requiring the qualifying
improvements be maintained during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is
granted;
O) adopt a resolution of the Board
of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax
exemption for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 1420 N.
Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach; and
P) approve a tax exemption covenant
for 1420 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, requiring the qualifying
improvements be maintained during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is
granted.
SUMMARY: The
resolutions will authorize a County tax exemption for the following historic
properties located within the City of Delray Beach:
19 N. Dixie Boulevard, (property is privately owned for residential use), 101
NE 5th Street, (property is privately owned for residential use),
126 SE 7th Avenue, (property is privately owned for residential
use), 128 SE 7th Avenue, (property is privately owned for
residential use), 246 N. Swinton Avenue, (property is privately owned for
residential use), 701 N. Swinton Avenue, (property is privately owned for
Residential use), 777 N. Ocean Boulevard (property is privately owned for
residential use) and 1420 N. Swinton Avenue, (property is privately owned for
Residential use). If granted, the tax exemptions shall take effect January 1, 2021, and
shall remain in effect for ten years, or until December 31, 2030. The exemption
shall apply to 100% of the assessed value of all improvements to the historic
property, which resulted from restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of the
property. The estimated total tax exempted for the ten years ending December
31, 2030, is $297,661. Actual exemption amounts will be based upon the
Countywide Millage rate on a yearly basis. It is estimated that approximately
$29,766 tax dollars will be exempted annually based on the 2021 Countywide Millage Rate. Accompanying
each resolution is a restrictive covenant, which requires the qualifying
improvements be maintained during the period that each tax exemption is
granted. District 7 (RPB)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING, ZONING
& BUILDING (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 350 Worth Avenue,
Palm Beach; and
B) approve a tax exemption covenant for 350 Worth
Avenue, Palm Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted.
SUMMARY: The resolution will authorize a County tax
exemption for the following historic property located within the Town of Palm
Beach: 350 Worth Avenue, (property is privately owned for commercial use). If
granted, the tax exemptions shall take effect January 1, 2021, and shall remain
in effect for ten years, or until December 31, 2030. The exemption shall apply
to 100% of the assessed value of all improvements to the historic property,
which resulted from restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of the property.
The estimated total tax exempted for the ten years ending December 31, 2030, is
$201,424. Actual exemption amounts will
be based upon the Countywide Millage rate on a yearly basis. It is estimated
that approximately $20,142 tax dollars will be exempted annually based on the
2021 Countywide Millage Rate. Accompanying each resolution is a restrictive
covenant, which requires the qualifying improvements be maintained during the
period that each tax exemption is granted. Districts 1 & 7 (RPB)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING, ZONING
& BUILDING (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a resolution of the Board of County Commissioners
of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption for the historic
rehabilitation of the property located at 322 South L Street, Lake Worth
Beach;
B) approve a tax exemption covenant for 322 South L Street, Lake Worth Beach,
requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained during the 10-year period
that the tax exemption is granted;
C) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 407 South Lakeside
Drive, Lake Worth Beach;
D) approve a tax exemption covenant for 407 South Lakeside Drive, Lake Worth
Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained during the
10-year period that the tax exemption is granted;
E) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 631 Lucerne Avenue, Lake Worth Beach;
F) approve a tax exemption covenant for 631 Lucerne Avenue, Lake Worth Beach,
requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained during the 10-year period
that the tax exemption is granted;
G) adopt a resolution of the Board
of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax
exemption for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 910 North
M Street, Lake Worth Beach; and
H) approve a tax exemption covenant for 910 North M Street, Lake Worth Beach,
requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained during the 10-year period
that the tax exemption is granted.
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING, ZONING
& BUILDING (Cont’d)
3. Continued
SUMMARY: The
resolution will authorize a County tax exemption for the following historic
properties located within the City of Lake Worth Beach: 322 South L Street,
(property is privately owned for residential use), 407 South Lakeside Drive,
(property is privately owned for residential use) 631 Lucerne Avenue, (property
is privately owned for commercial use) and 910 North M Street, (property is
privately owned for residential use). If granted, the tax
exemptions shall take effect January 1, 2021, and shall remain in effect for
ten years, or until December 31, 2030. The exemption shall apply to 100% of the
assessed value of all improvements to the historic property, which resulted
from restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of the property. The estimated
total tax exempted for the ten years ending December 31, 2030, is $44,124.
Actual exemption amounts will be based upon the Countywide Millage rate on a
yearly basis. It is estimated that approximately $4,412 tax dollars will be
exempted annually based on the 2021 Countywide
Millage Rate. Accompanying each resolution is a restrictive
covenant, which requires the qualifying improvements be maintained during the
period that each tax exemption is granted. District 3 (RPB)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING, ZONING
& BUILDING (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 134 Greymon
Drive, West Palm Beach;
B) approve a tax exemption covenant for 134 Greymon Drive, West Palm Beach,
requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained during the 10-year period
that the tax exemption is granted;
C) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 617 Claremore
Drive, West Palm Beach;
D) approve a tax exemption covenant for 617 Claremore Drive, West Palm Beach,
requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained during the 10-year period
that the tax exemption is granted;
E) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 2111 South
Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach; and
F) approve a tax exemption covenant for 2111 South Flagler
Drive, West Palm Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted.
SUMMARY: The
resolution will authorize a County tax exemption for the following historic
properties located within the City of West Palm Beach: 134 Greymon Drive,
(property is privately owned for residential use); 617 Claremore Drive,
(property is privately owned for residential use) and 2111 South Flagler Drive,
(property is privately owned for residential use). If granted, the tax exemptions shall take effect January 1, 2021, and shall
remain in effect for ten years, or until December 31, 2030. The exemption shall
apply to 100% of the assessed value of all improvements to the historic
property, which resulted from restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of the
property. The estimated total tax exempted for the ten years ending December
31, 2030, is $132,906. Actual exemption
amounts will be based upon the Countywide Millage rate on a yearly basis. It is
estimated that approximately $13,290 tax dollars will be exempted annually based
on the 2021 Countywide Millage Rate. Accompanying each resolution is a restrictive covenant,
which requires the qualifying improvements be maintained during the period that
each tax exemption is granted. Districts
2 & 7 (RPB)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Authorization (WA) No. 3 to the Lift Station
Rehabilitation Continuing Construction Contract 2020 (Continuing Contract) with
Hinterland Group Inc. (Hinterland) for the Lift Station Pressure Nodes Addition
(Project) in the amount of $471,957. SUMMARY:
On September 15, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Palm
Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2020-1379) with
Hinterland. WA No. 3 provides for the installation of pressure nodes on the
water and force main pipes at 23 lift stations throughout the PBCWUD service
area in order to monitor potable water and force main pressures. The Project
also includes the installation of water services, backflow preventers and
electrical components required for remote monitoring of system pressures at the
lift stations. The Continuing Contract was procured under the requirements of
the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On January 15, 2020, the Goal Setting
Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative of a mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
subcontracting participation, of which 3% shall be among certified African American
and/or Hispanic American owned firms. The Continuing Contract provides
for 26.87% SBE participation which includes 3.18% MBE participation, 3.18% MBE
(H). WA No. 3 includes 0% SBE
participation which includes 0% MBE participation, 0% MBE (H). The cumulative
SBE participation including WA No. 3 is 0% which includes 0% MBE participation,
0% MBE (H). Hinterland is a Palm Beach County based Company. The Project is
included in the PBCWUD FY21 budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 19-047) Countywide
(MJ)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) contracts for Consulting/Professional
Services Lift Station Rehabilitation with:
1) Barnes, Ferland and Associates, Inc. (BFA);
2) EAC Consulting, Inc. (EAC); and
3) Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc. (MRA)
B)
Consultant Services
Authorization (CSA) No. 1 with (BFA) for the Lift Station Rehabilitation Bid
Package 3 for a not to exceed amount of $338,749.07;
C)
CSA No. 1 with EAC for the
Lift Station Rehabilitation Bid Package 2 for a not to exceed amount of
$358,578.09; and
D) CSA No. 1 with MRA for the Lift Station
Rehabilitation Bid Package 1 for a not to exceed amount of $1,017,258.76.
SUMMARY: The contract will provide consulting/professional engineering services
for the rehab and refurbishment of lift stations throughout the Palm Beach
County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) service area. The contract has a term of five years. The contract
was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on June 3, 2020, and a
minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal and
an evaluation preference for up to 15 points based upon the relative level of
dollar participation by certified African American owned firms were the
Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (API) applied to this contract. BFA, EAC and MRA have met the established API for this Contract. Under each CSA No.
1, the selected firm shall perform a range of planning, design and permitting
related services to provide for the rehabilitation and refurbishment of a fixed
number of submersible lift stations throughout the PBCWUD service area. A
limited number of the submersible lift stations may require abandonment and the
installation of new gravity wastewater systems. Each construction package will
follow the design-bid-build delivery method. The Project are included in the
PBCWUD FY21 Budget. The contract with BFA
provides for 90% SBE Participation,
which includes 90% M/WBE participation, 68% MBE (B), 20% MBE (H), and 2% MBE
(A).
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
2. SUMMARY (Continued):
While BFA is headquartered in Orlando, FL, they maintain an office in
Palm Beach County from which the majority of the work under this contract will
be performed. (PBCWUD Project No. 20-035).
The contract with EAC provides for 49% SBE Participation,
which includes 29.5% M/WBE participation, 26% MBE (B) and 3.5% MBE (A). While
EAC is headquartered in Miami, FL, they maintain an office in Palm Beach
County from which the majority of the work under this contract will be
performed. (PBCWUD Project No. 20-035). The
contract with MRA provides for 47%
SBE Participation, which includes 35% M/WBE participation, 35% MBE (B). MRA is a Palm Beach County based company.
(PBCWUD Project No. 20-035). CSA No. 1 with BFA provides for professional
engineering services relating to design and permitting of Lift Station Rehabilitation
Bid Package 2 Project. These services include condition assessment reviews,
utility locates, surveying, geotechnical engineering services, construction
plans, permitting and bid support services for the rehabilitation and
refurbishment of ten lift stations throughout the PBCWUD service area. CSA No. 1 with BFA provides for 94.97% SBE participation which includes
94.97% M/WBE participation, 70.38% MBE (B), 24.58% MBE (H), 0% MBE (A). The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY21
Budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 21-023).
CSA No. 1 with EAC provides for
professional engineering services relating to design and permitting of Lift
Station Rehabilitation Bid Package 3 Project. These services include condition
assessment reviews, utility locates, surveying, geotechnical engineering
services, construction plans, permitting and bid support services for the
rehabilitation and refurbishment of ten lift stations throughout the PBCWUD
service area. CSA No. 1 with EAC provides for 58.9% SBE participation
which includes 32.37% M/WBE participation, 17.59% MBE (B) and 14.77% MBE (A). The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY21
Budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 21-022). CSA No. 1 with MRA provides for professional engineering services
relating to design and permitting of Lift Station Rehabilitation Bid Package 1
Project. These services include condition assessment reviews, utility locates,
surveying, geotechnical engineering services, construction plans, permitting
and bid support services for the rehabilitation and refurbishment of 30 lift
stations throughout the PBCWUD services area. CSA No. 1 with MRA
provides for 49.91% SBE participation which includes 35.26% M/WBE
participation, 35.26% MBE (B). The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY21
Budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 21-021) Countywide (MJ)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 3 to the
Consulting/Professional Services Utility Distribution & Collection System
Engineering Services Contract (Contract) with C Solutions, Inc. (Consultant)
for the Florida Mango Road Utility Adjustments - Barbados Rd to Myrica Rd (PBC
#2017-517) (Project) for a not to exceed amount of $133,370. SUMMARY: On December 15, 2020, the
Board of County Commissioners approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2020-1896) with Consultant. CSA No. 3 provides
for professional engineering services relating to field investigation, design,
permitting and bidding support of the Project. These services include, survey
coordination, utility coordination, subsurface utility exploration,
construction plans, permitting and bid support services for the adjustment and
relocation of water and force mains along Florida Mango Road, from south of
Barbados Road to south of Myrica Road, as a result of the Palm Beach County
Engineering and Public Works Department - Roadway Production Division's (PBC
Roadway) road widening project. This Contract was procured under the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On October 2, 2019,
the Goal Setting Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API)
of a minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal
and an evaluation preference for up to 15 points based upon the relative level
of dollar participation by certified SBE firms were the API applied to the
Contract. The Contract provides for 83% SBE participation, which includes 78%
M/WBE participation, 76% MBE (B), 1% MBE (H) and 1% MBE (A). CSA No. 3 includes
83.17% SBE participation which includes 65.53% M/WBE participation, 65.53% MBE
(B), 0% MBE (H) and 0% MBE (A). The cumulative SBE participation including CSA
No. 3 is 69.76% SBE participation which includes 60.88% M/WBE participation,
60.88% MBE (B), 0% MBE (H) and 0% MBE (A). Consultant is a Palm Beach County
based company. The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY21 Budget. (PBCWUD
Project No. 21-037) District 2 (MJ)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
Subordination of Utility Interests to the State of Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT). The Subordination of Utility Easements includes a portion
of the following easements recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach
County: ORB 12332, Page 1811 and ORB 12414 Page 405. SUMMARY: The FDOT
has an interest in a portion of the utility easements recorded in the Official
Records of Palm Beach County as noted above that have been determined necessary
for highway purposes. The proposed use of these lands for highway purposes will
require subordination of the interest claimed in such lands by the County to
FDOT. FDOT has committed to pay to have the County’s facilities relocated in
the future if necessary. The Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department has determined that the subordination of utility interests will not
affect any existing public utility facilities and therefore recommends the
subordination. District 3 (MJ)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
Work Authorization (WA) No.
9 to the 2019 Pipeline
Continuing Construction Contract (Continuing Contract) with Centerline
Utilities, Inc., (Centerline) for the Palm Beach National Golf and Country Club
Water Main Replacement (Project) in the amount of $3,482,330.87; and
B)
a $3,657,000 budget transfer
in the Water Utilities Department Capital Improvement Fund to establish budget
for the entire project.
SUMMARY: On July 14, 2020, the Board of County
Commissioners approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department
(PBCWUD) Contract (R2020-0862) with Centerline. WA No. 9 provides for the
replacement of approximately 22,300 linear feet of 4-inch and 6-inch asbestos
cement water mains, fire protection improvements, and the affected water
services located within the Palm Beach National Golf and Country Club
residential community in Lake Worth Beach. The Continuing Contract was procured
under the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On January
15, 2020, the Goal Setting Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement
Initiative of a mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting
participation, of which 5% shall be among certified African American and/or
Hispanic American owned firms. The Continuing Contract provides for 20.05% SBE
participation which includes 10.29% M/WBE participation, 6.51% MBE (H) and
3.78% MBE (B). WA No. 9 includes 20.76%
SBE participation which includes 4.93% M/WBE participation, 4.93% MBE (H), and
0% MBE (B). The cumulative SBE participation including WA No. 9 is 20.54% SBE,
which includes 7.68% M/WBE participation, 7.68% MBE (H), and 0% MBE (B).
Centerline is headquartered in Palm City, Florida, but maintains an office in
Palm Beach County from which the majority of the work under WA No. 9 will be
undertaken. The Project is included in
the PBCWUD FY21 budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 19-048) District 2 (MJ)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2 to the
Consulting/Professional Services Utility Distribution & Collection System
Engineering Services Contract (Contract) with Holtz Consulting Engineers, Inc.
(Consultant) for the Priority Aerial Canal Crossing Improvement Phase 3
(Project) for a not to exceed amount of $614,585.59. SUMMARY: On December 15, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners
approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2020-1897)
with Consultant. CSA No. 2 provides for professional engineering services
relating to design and permitting of the Project. These services include,
subsurface utility exploration, geotechnical exploration, survey, construction
plans, permitting and bid support services for the rehabilitation of up to 20
aerial canal crossings. Project also includes the condition assessment of 50
aerial canal crossings. This Contract was procured under the requirements of
the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On October 2, 2019, the Goal Setting
Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a minimum
mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal and an
evaluation preference for up to 15 points based upon the relative level of
dollar participation by certified SBE firms were the API applied to the
Contract. The Contract provides for 96%
SBE participation, which includes 90% M/WBE participation, 85% MBE (H), and 5%
MBE (A). CSA No. 2 includes 87.25% SBE participation which includes 71.87%
M/WBE participation, 71.87% MBE (H), and 0% MBE (A). The cumulative SBE participation including
CSA No. 2 is 83.42% SBE, which includes 71.83% M/WBE, 71.83% MBE (H), and 0%
MBE (A). Consultant is a Palm Beach County based company. This project is
included in the PBCWUD FY21 Budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 21-035) Countywide
(MJ)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a contract for Consulting/Professional
Services Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility (SRWRF) Process
Improvements with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., (Hazen); and
B)
Consultant Services
Authorization (CSA) No. 1 for Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility
Process Improvements Preliminary Engineering Design Services (Project) for a
not to exceed amount of $413,747.74.
SUMMARY: The contract will provide consulting/professional engineering services
for the design, permitting, bidding and construction management services to
enhance operational process reliability and efficiency at the Palm Beach County
Water Utilities Department’s (PBCWUD) SRWRF.
The contract has a term of five years. Under CSA No. 1, Hazen shall
provide services to include options assessment, preparation of preliminary
sketches and drawings, preparation of a Preliminary Design Report (PDR) and
Class V Opinion of Probable Cost. The contract with Hazen was procured under
the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. The contract was
presented to the Goal Setting Committee on August 19, 2020, and a minimum
mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal and
evaluation preference for up to 15 points based upon the relative level of
dollar participation by certified African American owned firms were the
Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (API) applied to this contract. Hazen has met the established API for this
contract. The contract with Hazen
provides for 29.5% SBE participation, which includes 29% M/WBE participation,
19.5% MBE (B), 0.5% MBE (H), 0.5 WBE, and 8.5% MBE (A). CSA No. 1 includes 12.83% SBE participation,
which includes 12.83% M/WBE participation, 0% MBE (B), 0% MBE (H), 12.83% MBE
(A), and 0% WBE. While Hazen is headquarted in New York, New York, they
maintain an office in Palm Beach County from which the majority of the work
under this contract will be performed.
The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY21 Budget. (PBCWUD Project No.
20-059 Contract and PBCWUD Project No. 21-052 CSA No. 1) District 5 (MJ)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: appointment of one at-large member to the
Groundwater and Natural Resources Protection Board (GNRPB) for Seat No. 4 to
complete a three-year term due to a resignation, beginning May 18, 2021 through
August 19, 2022.
Seat No. Appoint Seat
Requirement Term Ending Recommended by
4 Donald Medellin Biologist or Chemist 8/19/22 Treasure
Coast Chapter
of the Florida
Association
of
Environmental
Professionals
SUMMARY: The GNRPB
is comprised of seven members as specified in Article 2.G.3.F.3 of the Unified
Land Development Code (ULDC). The
membership consists of one professional engineer, one attorney, one hydrologist
or hydrogeologist, one citizen possessing expertise and experience in managing
a business, one biologist or chemist, one concerned citizen, and one member of
an environmental organization. Ordinance 92-20 and Article 2.G.3.F.3 of the
ULDC requires that Seat No. 4 be filled by a biologist or chemist. The GNRPB has six seats currently filled and
diversity count of Caucasian: 4 (66.7%), African-American: 2 (33.3%), and
Hispanic-American: 0 (0%). The gender ratio (female:male) is 3:3. Seat No. 4
nominee is a Hispanic-American male.
Staff continues to address the need for increased diversity within our
boards and will encourage expansion of this Board’s diversity. Countywide
(SS)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Task
Order No. 1543-09 to a continuing Contract (R2019-1543) with Olsen Associates,
Inc. (Olsen) in the amount of $178,727 to provide professional engineering,
environmental surveys, reporting, and documentation to be used in permit
required monitoring. SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners
approved the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act Contract with Olsen, a
Jacksonville company, on October 8, 2019 (R2019-1543). Task Order No. 1543-09 authorizes Olsen to
conduct yearly topographic and hydrographic surveying required by project
permits. The task order also contains optional tasks for post-hurricane surveys
and damage assessment reports to aid in securing disaster assistance funding.
Costs will be paid from the Beach Improvement Fund. Office of Equal Business
Opportunity’s Goal Setting Committee set a 20% minimum mandatory Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal as the Affirmative Procurement Initiative
for the contract. Olsen has agreed to 24% SBE participation. The SBE
participation for this Task Order is 71.8%. Districts 1 & 4 (YBH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve State of Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) Standard Grant Agreement No. 21PB4 (Agreement) for an amount not to exceed $100,000
providing for post-construction monitoring of the Ocean Ridge Shore Protection
Project (Project) beginning July 1, 2020 and expiring December 31, 2023;
B) approve a budget amendment
of $100,000 in the Beach Improvement Fund to recognize the revenue award from
FDEP; and
C) authorize the County Administrator or designee to sign all
future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other forms
associated with the Agreement, and any necessary minor amendments that do not
substantially change the scope of work, terms, or conditions of the Agreement.
SUMMARY: The Agreement provides for reimbursement
from FDEP of up to $100,000 for physical monitoring costs and the County will
provide a local match of $100,000, or 50% of the $200,000 total Project cost.
The County’s 50% cost-share for the Project will come from the Beach
Improvement Fund. The Agreement contains an indemnification provision that
differs from that adopted for use by the County under PPM CW-F-049. Although
the language does indicate that each party shall be solely responsible for the
negligent or wrongful acts of its employees and agents, there is no language
that states each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other
party against actions, claims or damages arising out the party’s negligence in
connection with the Agreement. In accordance with PPM CW-F-049, the Risk
Management Department and the County Attorney’s Office have reviewed the terms
and agreed to the deviations, taking into consideration the County’s need to
conduct the monitoring work, the amount of the grant award, County’s current
performance of such monitoring work and liability for its acts, and the
non-waiver of sovereign immunity beyond the statutory caps of Section 768.28,
Florida Statutes. District 4 (SS)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Artificial Reef Deployment Area Use
Agreement (Agreement) with Martin County to use the 96th Street
Staging Area within Martin County for the purpose of short term storage,
fabrication and deployment of artificial reef materials in connection with Palm
Beach County’s Artificial Reef Program beginning upon execution and terminating
one year from the date of execution. The
Agreement will be automatically extended for an additional one year unless
either party gives written notice of termination at least 60 days prior to the
expiration of the current term; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or designee to
sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications and other
forms associated with this Agreement, and any necessary minor amendments that
do not significantly change the scope of work, terms, or conditions of this
Agreement.
SUMMARY: The Agreement provides for access and use
of Martin County’s 96th Street Staging Area for materials associated
with the County’s Artificial Reef Program. The parcel located along the St.
Lucie Canal south of SW 96th Street in Martin County will be
utilized by County contractors for short term storage, fabrication, deployment
and loading of artificial reef materials for offshore deployment. The Agreement
contains indemnification and termination provisions that differ from those
adopted for use by the County under PPM CW-F-049. In accordance with PPM CW-F-049, the Risk
Management Department and the County Attorney’s Office have reviewed the terms
and agreed to the deviations, taking in to consideration the County’s need to
utilize this site for the success of the County’s Artificial Reef Program. There is no cost to the County. Countywide
(SS)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Contract No. 20306 with the State of
Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) (Contract)
providing an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 of funding assistance, to
implement a Hurricane Irma Fisheries Disaster Recovery Grant Agreement
NA19NMF0220003, funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA), for the Tarpon Cove Estuarine Habitat Restoration Project (Project) in
the Lake Worth Lagoon (LWL) for a term beginning May 18, 2021, or upon
execution, whichever is later, and expiring June 30, 2023;
B) approve a budget amendment of $1,000,000 to the
Manatee Protection Fund to recognize the revenue award from the Contract; and
C) authorize the County Administrator or
designee to sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications,
and other forms associated with the Contract, and any necessary minor
amendments that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms, or
conditions of the Contract.
SUMMARY: The Contract provides pass through federal
funding awarded by NOAA and will pay the County on a cost reimbursement basis
in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for supplying sand to create seagrass and
mangrove habitat, and supplying limestone rock to construct rock breakwaters to
protect mangrove islands and create oyster reef habitat as part of the County’s
Project. The federal funding requires no match. The Contract contains an
indemnification provision that differs from that adopted for use by the County
under PPM CW-F-049. Although the language does indicate that each party shall
be solely responsible for the negligent or wrongful acts of its employees and
agents, there is no language that states each party shall indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the other party against actions, claims or damages arising out
the party’s negligence in connection with the Contract. In accordance with PPM
CW-F-049, the Risk Management Department and the County Attorney’s Office have
reviewed the terms and agreed to the deviations, taking into consideration the
County’s financial commitment to the project, the amount of the grant award,
County’s performance with similar work and liability for its acts, and the
non-waiver of sovereign immunity beyond the statutory caps of Section 768.28,
Florida Statutes. There is no cost to the County. Districts 2 & 7 (SS)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Contract No. 20307 with the State of
Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) (Contract)
providing an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 of funding assistance to implement
a National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program (NCWCGP) Grant Agreement
FL-C-F19AP00204, funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), for
Tarpon Cove Estuarine Habitat Restoration Project (Project) in the Lake Worth
Lagoon (LWL) for a term beginning May 18, 2021, or upon execution,
whichever is later, and expiring June 30, 2023;
B) approve a budget amendment of $1,000,000 to the
Manatee Protection Fund to recognize the revenue award from the Contract; and
C) authorize the County Administrator or
designee to sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications,
and other forms associated with the Contract, and any necessary minor
amendments that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms, or
conditions of the Contract.
SUMMARY: The Contract provides pass through federal
funding awarded by USFWS and will pay the County on a cost reimbursement basis
in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for supplying limestone rock to construct
rock breakwaters to protect mangrove islands and create oyster reef habitat as
part of the Project. The County committed to a match of $361,574, of which, $180,787
comes from Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement No.
LP50202 (R2017-0082) and the remaining $180,787 from the Manatee Protection
Fund, which has already been submitted for work completed during the period of
July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The costs are shared between FWC 74.4% FDEP
13.3%, and County 13.3%. The Contract contains an indemnification provision
that differs from that adopted for use by the County under PPM CW-F-049.
Although the language does indicate that each party shall be solely responsible
for the negligent or wrongful acts of its employees and agents, there is no
language that states each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
other party against actions, claims or damages arising out the party’s
negligence in connection with the Contract. In accordance with PPM CW-F-049,
the Risk Management Department and the County Attorney’s Office have reviewed
the terms and agreed to the deviations, taking into consideration the County’s
financial commitment to the project, the amount of the grant award, County’s
performance with similar work and liability for its acts, and the non-waiver of
sovereign immunity beyond the statutory caps of Section 768.28, Florida
Statutes. Districts 2 & 7 (SS)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an agreement
with Digital Vibez,
Inc. for the Coordination of Summer
Camp at West Jupiter Recreation Center and South Bay Crossroads Center effective June 21, 2021 through August
6, 2021;
B) an agreement
with the YMCA of South Palm Beach County for the Coordination of Summer Camp at
West Boynton Recreation Center effective June 21, 2021 through August 6, 2021;
and
C) an agreement
with Faith’s Place Center For Arts Education, Inc. for
the Coordination of Summer Camp at Westgate Park and Recreation Center
effective June 21, 2021 through August 6, 2021.
SUMMARY: The Parks and
Recreation Department (Department) wishes to expand its summer day camp
programming partnerships to include three not-for-profit agencies. The YMCA of South Palm Beach County will utilize space at
West Boynton Park and Recreation Center for up to 100 children. Digital Vibez will utilize
space at two Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation facilities and will serve
80 children at West Jupiter Park and Recreation Center and 30 children at South Bay
Crossroads Center. Faith’s Place will utilize
space at Westgate Park and Recreation Center for up to 100 children.
Registration will be open to the public and Youth Services Summer Camp
scholarship recipients are eligible to attend. These organizations are responsible for all operating expenses and
ensuring compliance with CDC guidelines associated with summer day camp
programs. In exchange, the County will provide use of the facilities at no
charge. Districts 1, 3, 6 & 7 (AH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
N. LIBRARY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: ratify: a
subscription agreement for the Library Department with NewsBank, Inc. SUMMARY:
The Library Department requests a new five year term contract to purchase a
subscription with NewsBank, Inc. for use by the public. This agreement would
provide residents with access to the Palm Beach Post (FL) Digital Archive, Palm
Beach Post (FL) 2020 Digital Archive, America’s News 2021 Edition (trial)
including online training, special reports and news. The agreement would start
in July 2021, in the amount of $25,000 for the first year. The vendor requires
the County enter into a license agreement that contains liability provisions
different from the County’s standard requirements. The proposed agreement does
not contain a cap on liability and the County would be liable for its own
negligence. There is also no indemnification by NewsBank to the County. Countywide
(AH)
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
SERVICE
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agricultural Land Management Interlocal
Agreement (Agreement) with the Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District
(PBSWCD), for a period of three years from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024,
which continues their management of County property within the Ag Reserve that
has been purchased by Palm Beach County and leased out for agricultural uses
for a fee of $61,899 per year. SUMMARY: Since July 2000, PBSWCD has
managed the County’s agricultural lands under several Agricultural Land Management
Interlocal Agreements. This Agreement is for a term of three years, commencing
on July 1, 2021, extending through June 30, 2024; provides one option to
extend, for a period of three years that is subject to approval by the Board in
its sole discretion. The annual
management fee of $61,899 per year will be paid from agricultural leased
properties owned by Palm Beach County; and the annual management fee will
increase by 5% upon the exercise of the extension option. Property & Real
Estate Management Division will continue to have management responsibility for
the Agreement with Cooperative Extension Services assistance. (Cooperative
Extension Services) Districts 3 & 5 (AH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following Declarations and Emergency Order (EO) related to COVID-19:
A)
Declaration of Continuing
State of Emergency PBC, FL, dated February 23, 2021;
B)
Declaration of Continuing
State of Emergency PBC, FL, dated March 3, 2021;
C)
Declaration of Continuing
State of Emergency PBC, FL, dated March 10, 2021;
D)
EO Number 3 (2021-003),
extension of facial covering directive, dated March 17, 2021;
E)
Declaration of Continuing
State of Emergency, PBC, FL, dated March 18, 2021;
F)
Declaration of Continuing
State of Emergency, PBC, FL, dated March 23, 2021; and
G)
Declaration of Continuing
State of Emergency, PBC, FL, dated April 1, 2021
SUMMARY: On March 9, 2020, the Governor issued
Executive Order No. 20-52 declaring a State of Emergency in the State of
Florida based on the on–going risk posed by COVID-19. The County issued a State
of Local Emergency on Friday, March 13, 2020. The local emergency is ongoing
and the declarations of continuing the State of Local Emergency are necessary
to initiate emergent actions taken by the County Administrator to ensure the
health, safety and welfare of the community. With the executed State of
Local Emergency, resources are available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security Act and/or Federal Emergency Management Agency Public
Assistance. Staff are able to purchase equipment, materials, supplies, and open
non-congregate shelters for residents and persons who may be in need of
isolation. Furthermore, Emergency Order
2021-003 extended the directive on wearing facial coverings an additional 30
days. Countywide (LDC)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant
Agreement (Z2510) with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management
(FDEM) to authorize the reimbursement of eligible projects for Public
Assistance funding for three Hurricane Isaias projects; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or designee to
execute future Federally Funded Public Assistance Amendments with the State of
Florida after approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
SUMMARY: On August
1, 2020, the President of the United States issued an emergency declaration
designated “EM-3533-FL” for the State of Florida as a result of Hurricane
Isaias authorizing Category “B” (Emergency Protective Measures) Public
Assistance funding for 19 eligible Florida counties, including Palm Beach
County. Public Assistance is a federal
reimbursement grant (CFDA #97.036) to aid state and local governments in
returning a disaster area to pre-disaster conditions. There are currently three Project Worksheets
with a total estimated cost of $1,032,000; which includes the Emergency
Operations Center emergency protective measures project for approximately
$187,000; shelter operations project for approximately $705,000; and evacuation
operations project for approximately $140,000. FDEM will send Federally Funded
Public Assistance Amendments for these projects once they are obligated for
funding. The amount of total available funding for this sub grant is limited to
the amount obligated by FEMA for all projects approved. Federal reimbursement
is approved for 75%, typically, the State of Florida will contribute a 12.5% share
of the qualified actual expenditures incurred, leaving the County responsible
for absorbing the remaining 12.5%. Countywide (LDC)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a third amendment to contract for Consulting/Professional Services with
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc. (CCDPB) (R2018-0110) increasing the contract amount
by $10,000 for a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $32,900 and
extending the contract from March 31, 2021 to September 30, 2021. SUMMARY:
On January 23, 2018, the Board approved
Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Improving
Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) grant (2017-WE-AX-0034) in the amount of
$900,000 for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020. The
Division of Victim Services (DVS) issued a contract with CCDPB for
consulting/professional services for the period October 1, 2017 through
September 30, 2020. On June 2, 2020, DVS was granted a one-year extension of
the ICJR grant (2017-WE-AX-0034), thereby extending the date for completion of
services from September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2021. The first amendment to
the original contract with CCDPB increases the contract amount by $6,900 for a
new total not-to-exceed of $22,900 to increase the number of specialized legal
advocacy services to immigrant victims
of domestic violence and other crime victims from 24 to 44 clients and
decrease the monthly mileage reimbursement and total number of trainings and
meeting attendance. The second amendment was to extend the contract through
March 31, 2021 in order to spend down grant funds with no change to the scope
of work. The third amendment increases the contract amount by $10,000 to
increase the number of specialized legal advocacy services to immigrant victims of domestic violence and
other crime victims from 44 to 64 clients and extends the contract through
September 30, 2021 in order to spend down the grant funds. The funding is
available through lapse salaries and benefits from two vacant positions funded
by the grant. The positions are not being filled since the grant ends in 6
months; therefore the responsibilities are being absorbed by other staff. R2014-1633 authorized the County
Administrator or designee to execute future applications, awards, contracts and
amendments/modifications utilizing funding from the Department of Justice, OVW
on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. Countywide (JW)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
receive and file executed
subcontract (#21RPE26) with the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV)
for the implementation of strategies to reduce sexual violence victimization or
perpetration in the amount of $225,000 for the period of February 1, 2021
through January 31, 2024; and
B)
approve a budget amendment
of $225,000 in the Public Safety Grants Fund to recognize the grant award.
SUMMARY:
Palm Beach County Victim Services (PBCVS) was competitively awarded a
grant from the FCASV as a pass thru from the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) in the amount of $225,000 for a three year funding cycle for
the period February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2024, to implement strategies
to decrease sexual violence (SV) risk factors and increase SV protective
factors in our target populations, girls age 11-22, men and boys, and members of the small business sector
in Palm Beach County. PBCVS, along with
community partners, will be implementing a combination of strategies
based on promoting social norms that protect against violence; teaching skills
to prevent SV; providing opportunities to empower and support girls; creating
protective environments and supporting victims. This collaborative approach
will reduce SV victimization, perpetration and risk factors for our target
populations. Funding will support one existing Victim Services Project
Coordinator who will manage and direct all prevention strategies. If grant
funding ceases, the position associated with this grant will be deleted from
the PBCVS complement. This subcontract was executed in accordance with Agenda
Item 3X-3 dated January 10, 2006 which authorized the County Administrator or
designee to execute FCASV grant contracts and amendments on behalf of the
County. No County matching funds are
required. Countywide (JW)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: four Grant Adjustment
Modifications (GAM) with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence
Against Women (OVW), Grants to Improve Criminal Justice Response Program (ICJR)
(2017-WE-AX-0034), which facilitated administrative filing and approvals
through December 31, 2021 as follows:
A) #68244: Training Materials;
B) #68245: Budget Modification;
C) #68246: Project Period Extension; and
D) #68248: Grantee Advocate Change
SUMMARY: As
per grant guidelines, certain expenditures and work products require approval
from the OVW ICJR grant manager. The approval process is facilitated by
drafting a GAM and submitting it through the OVW’s JustGrants Grant Management
web portal. 1) GAM #68244 approved the “Teal Tag” work product. The Teal Tag will
be used to train hospital emergency department physicians on the services
available to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and
stalking who may enter their emergency room as a result of these crimes. The
Teal Tag is designed to act as a badge buddy that can be attached behind
hospital staff’s identification badges and utilized as a quick reference guide
to contact PBC Victim Services when encountering victims of these crimes. 2) GAM #68245 denied a budget
modification to add an additional Consultant Contract for contracted therapy
services. The Grant Manager denied the request due to the old Grants Management
System being phased out and no new GAMs were being reviewed during the time of
transition to the new system. 3) GAM #68246
approved a one-year no-cost extension of the award period. The award period
will now end September 30, 2021. 4) GAM #68248 approved the Grantee Advocate
Change from Carrie Gale to Tessa Jacobson. R2014-1633 authorized the County
Administrator or designee to execute future awards, contracts, sub-recipient
agreements and sub contracts and amendments/modifications utilizing funding
from the DOJ, OVW on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. Countywide (JW)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve:
A) a downward budget amendment of
$3,097,266 in Palm Tran’s Capital Fund 1341 to transfer unencumbered CARES
funds to Palm Tran’s Operating Fund 1340;
B) an upward budget amendment of
$3,097,266 in Palm Tran’s Operating Fund 1340 to recognize the transfer of
unencumbered CARES capital funds; and
C) a budget transfer in Fund 1160 CARES
Act Relief Fund of $3,097,266 to decrease the transfer to Palm Tran’s Capital
Fund 1341 and increase the transfer to Palm Tran’s Operations Fund 1340.
SUMMARY: On June
16, 2020 the Board approved the grant application of FY2020 CARES ACT Section
5307 (R2020-0706), from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The grant was used for capital and operating
expenses to prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and
maintain operations. The FTA has directed recipients to spend down the
unobligated CARES Act funding as soon as possible, with a focus on payroll and
operations. The grant award included $37,521,790 in operating costs and
$13,180,000 in capital projects. Several capital projects had actual costs
lower than anticipated. This amendment moves $3,097,266 in available capital
funds to offset the continuing operating costs related to the COVID-19 response
and to maintain operations. Countywide (MM)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC), of Palm Beach County, Florida, approving the revised
FY2021 Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) in Section 5311 Grant
funding for non-urbanized area public transportation operating assistance (FM
No. 407184-3-84-01) with the State of Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT), providing a grant in the amount of $353,821, to offset the operating
costs of providing fixed route services to the public in the rural areas of
Palm Beach County;
B) rescind the prior
version of the agreement (R-2021-0255); and
C) approve
a downward budget amendment of $4,828 in the Palm Tran Operating Fund 1340 to reconcile the
revenue budget to the actual grant award.
SUMMARY: On February 9, 2021, the BCC
approved the original agreement (R2021-0255); FDOT did not execute the
agreement and issued a revised PTGA as a result of adjusted appropriation
funds. Palm Tran will utilize the grant funds to offset the operating costs of
providing fixed route service in the rural areas of the County. This FY2021 PTGA, in the amount of $707,642,
will provide operating funding in the amount of $353,821, which requires a
match of $353,821. The match is included
in Palm Tran’s FY2021 budget. The PTGA
will become effective upon FDOT Execution and has an expiration date of June
30, 2024. The grant agreement contains an indemnification provision that differs
from that adopted for use by the County under PPM CW-F-049. The grant requires
the County, to the extent permitted by law and in accordance with the
provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless FDOT and all of its officers, agents and employees from any claim,
loss, damage, cost, charge, or expense arising out of the County’s
non-compliance in the performance of this agreement, including that of its
officers, agents or employees. An exception to the PPM has been recommended by
the Risk Management Department and the County Attorney’s Office, taking into
consideration the County’s need to provide the services, the amount of the
grant award, the County’s current performance of such services and liability
for its acts, and the non-waiver of sovereign immunity beyond the statutory
caps of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. The
indemnification obligation must also be passed on to contractors and/or
consultants. Countywide (MM)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. YOUTH SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
a Community Based Agency
Contract with Digital Vibez, Inc., for the period June 1, 2021, through
September 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $169,999 for the Wellness
Workshops and Family Fitness Events; and
B) a budget transfer of $169,999 in the
General Fund from the Evidence-Based Programming unit (Unit 1451) to fund the
cost of programming associated with this Contract.
SUMMARY: The Wellness
Workshops and Family Fitness Events Program (Program) is designed to combat
childhood obesity. Over the Contract period, the Program will serve a projected
1,000 youth ages 5 – 12 at a number of out-of-school and summer camps in
high-need communities throughout Palm Beach County. Each Workshop will consist of seven one-hour
sessions providing dance fitness and nutrition education. Each Workshop series
will end with the Family Fitness event focusing on parental engagement, and
providing an opportunity for participants to showcase their accomplishments. This Contract includes a logic model and reporting
measurements specific to Digital Vibez. After completion of the contract,
a report will be generated detailing Digital Vibez’s progress in meeting their
performance measurements. Countywide
(HH)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept
on
behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Contract Award Modification
Notice 3 with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration (TSA), to provide $210,416 in supplemental funding and to extend
the contract agreement through December 31, 2021; and
B) approve a budget amendment of $210,416
in the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
SUMMARY: The Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) accepted this grant for $126,249 on August 25, 2020
(R2020-1179) to fund five Canine Teams at the Palm Beach International Airport
(PBIA) through TSA’s National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP)
for the contract period July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. The BCC
approved Grant Modification #1 on March 9, 2021 which provided $21,042 in
additional funding to offset the costs of the five Canine Teams at PBIA and
extended the contract period through January 31, 2021. The BCC approved Grant
Modification #2 on April 6, 2021 which provided $21,042 in additional funding
to offset the costs of the five Canine Teams at PBIA and extended the contract
period through February 28, 2021. This Modification #3 will provide $210,416 in
additional funding from March 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. The purpose of the TSA NEDCTP Program is to
provide enhanced security at the PBIA, to promptly respond to threats and
suspected explosive devices which affect air carrier operations. There is no
match requirement associated with this award. No additional positions are needed and no additional County funds are
required. The contract number is
70T02020T9NNCP464. Countywide (LDC)
MAY 18, 2021
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a fully executed Palm Beach County FY2021
Grant Agreement in the amount of $25,000 with the Palm Beach County Sports
Commission, Inc. for the promotion of the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf National
Championship, held from May 16 - 18, 2021. The grant agreement was approved by
the Tourist Development Council on February 14, 2019 for a term of January 16,
2021 – August 21, 2021. 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. On June 7, 1994, the Board of County Commissioners adopted resolution
(R94-207) authorizing the Executive Director of the Tourist Development Council
to enter into grant agreements with Category G (Sports) grantees after they
have been approved by the Tourist Development Council. The grant agreement is
expected to produce 1758 room nights and fund an event which promoted sports
tourism in Palm Beach County. District 1 (LDC)
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MAY 18, 2021
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A) COVID-19
Update by Dr. Alonso and County Staff
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MAY 18, 2021
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and
file: Proof of publication)
A. PALM TRAN
1. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) approve the filing of electronic grant application #1098-2021-2, with the
Federal Transit Administration (FTA), for FY2021 Section 5307 (CFDA 20.507)
allocated to the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners under H.R. 133
entitled the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations
Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) for a cost reimbursement grant in the amount of
$23,872,692 that will become effective upon FTA Award with an anticipated end
date of March 30, 2023;
B) approve the Program of Projects (POP) for the
FY2021 CRRSAA Section 5307 Grant allocation, in the amount of $23,872,692 from
the FTA;
C) approve the filing of Standard Form LLL - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities;
D) approve an upward budget amendment of
$23,872,692 in Palm Tran’s Operating Fund 1340 to recognize the grant award and
reduce transfers to Palm Tran Operating Fund 1340 from Palm Tran Grants Fund
1341 and General Fund 0001;
E) approve a budget transfer of $8,597,504
in Palm Tran Grants Fund 1341 to reduce the transfer to Palm Tran’s Fund 1340
for preventative maintenance and increase capital expenses;
F) approve a budget transfer of
$3,338,842 in the General Fund 0001 to reduce the transfer to Palm Tran
Operating Fund 1340 and increase Contingency Reserves; and
G) authorize the County Administrator or designee to execute on behalf of the BCC,
and to transmit electronically the BCC’s approval of the grant application,
award and the resulting grant agreement; provided that no special conditions or
requirements are issued under Part 6 of the application.
SUMMARY: On December 27, 2020, the President signed into law H.R. 133 entitled the Coronavirus Response and Relief
Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA). This bill includes supplemental
appropriations for COVID-19 relief. The
bill allocated $14 billion to support
the transit industry during the COVID-19 public health emergency to maintain
operations of Public Transit Agencies. The Act directs recipients to prioritize
payroll and operational needs. The grant
provides $3,338,842 in funding for operational costs to offset lost fare
revenue and replaces $8,597,504 in funds from the Palm Tran’s FTA Section 5307
allocated capital funds that were used to offset the costs of preventative
maintenance. The amount of $11,936,346
per year will be used for two years, FY21 and FY22, for the total grant amount
of $23,872,692. The supplemental funding will be provided at 100-percent
federal share, with no local match required. The grant
application requires execution of the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Form
LLL. No County funds are required. Countywide
(MM)
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MAY 18, 2021
A. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: County Attorney Designate Agreement (Agreement) with Denise Coffman, Esquire (hereinafter Coffman) for the period of June 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021. SUMMARY: At the April 6, 2021 Board of County Commissioners (hereinafter the Board) meeting, staff was authorized to proceed with preparation of an Agreement to appoint Coffman to serve as County Attorney Designate between June 1, 2021 and October 31, 2021 with the intent of subsequently contracting with Coffman as County Attorney effective November 1, 2021. Countywide (DO)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
a contract for Professional Legal Services by and between Palm Beach County and
Greenberg Traurig P.A. for legal services in connection with two current Class
Action lawsuits against the County, with a not-to-exceed amount of $850,000
combined for both cases, including costs. SUMMARY:
The legal services are necessary for the defense of two separate Class
Action lawsuits against the County. The agreement would commence upon approval
of the Board of County Commissioners and would include a not-to exceed amount
of $500,000, including costs, for the defense of one case, and a not-to-exceed
amount of $350,000, including costs, for the other. Countywide (DO)
MAY 18, 2021
6. REGULAR AGENDA
B. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on
June 15, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance
of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida amending Chapter
6, Article I, of the Palm Beach County Code of Ordinances (Ordinance 2015-030);
amending Section 6-2 of the Palm Beach County Code (anchoring or mooring of
floating structures); amending Section 6-2(b) of the Palm Beach County Code (applicability);
amending Section 6-2(c) of the Palm Beach County Code (definitions); amending Section
6-2(d) of the Palm Beach County Code (prohibition of floating structures);
amending Section 6-2(e) of the Palm Beach County Code (enforcement; penalties);
adding Section 6-2(e) of the Palm Beach County Code (exceptions); providing for
repeal of laws in conflict; providing for severability; providing for inclusion
in the code of laws and ordinances; providing for captions; and providing for
an effective date. SUMMARY: Staff
was directed by the Board of County Commissioners to amend the Cindy DeFilippo
Floating Structure Ordinance (2015-030) to address continuing floating
structure issues in waters of the County. The proposed ordinance amendment will
prohibit the anchoring, mooring or otherwise affixing of floating structures
upon or to, waters of the County within the incorporated and unincorporated
areas of the County unless a municipality opts out or adopts an ordinance in
conflict, and allow for direct removal of floating structures in violation of
the ordinance, unless anchored or moored at a marina, marine facility,
permitted public mooring field, privately owned dock, permitted private
mooring, privately owned submerged land or as otherwise permitted under the ordinance. Floating structures found to be in violation
of the ordinance will have a notice placed upon them to notify the owner(s)
that the floating structure is in violation of this ordinance and that they
have 14 calendar days from the date of the posting to remove the floating
structure, except when there is an impending tropical system, in which case an
owner(s) shall be given 24 hours from the date and time of the posting of the
notice to remove the floating structure. This ordinance is a tool for municipal
enforcement; the County is not assuming enforcement responsibility within
incorporated boundaries. Any law enforcement officer or Code Enforcement
Officer acting within his/her jurisdiction can enforce this ordinance. On April
21, 2021, staff presented the proposed amendment to the League of Cities, who
voted unanimously to not oppose. The draft was also distributed to various
stakeholders to increase awareness and solicit comments. Countywide (SS)
MAY 18, 2021
6. REGULAR AGENDA
C. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Change Order No. 1 to Amendment No. 4
of the Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Contract (Contract) with The Morganti
Group, Inc. (MGI) for CM at Risk Services for Airport Improvements for Palm
Beach County Department of Airports (Department) in the amount of $975,516 for
Work Order MC 15: Escalator Replacement at Palm Beach International Airport
(PBI); and
B) a budget
transfer of $975,516 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund to
provide budget for the project, including a transfer from Reserves in the
amount of $975,516.
SUMMARY:
Amendment No. 4 (Work
Order MC 15) in the amount $8,145,981 and 907 Calendar Days was approved by the
Board on September 15, 2020 (R2020-1336) for the Escalator Replacement at PBI.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 to Amendment No. 4 in the amount of $975,516
will enable MGI to complete the replacement of eight interior stairway
handrails at PBI. The Department intended to replace the handrails in a future
project; however, it was determined that the state inspector will require the
handrails in the adjacent stairways to be brought into compliance with current
code and The Americans with Disabilities Act requirements before the escalators
can be accepted and returned to service. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
(DBE) goal of 12% was established for this contract. DBE participation for this
change order is 48.03%. Pursuant to
changes to Chapter 332, Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2020, a
governing body of a commercial service airport may not approve purchases of
contractual services in excess of the Category Five threshold amount of
$325,000 provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, on a consent agenda.
This change order exceeds the threshold amount and must be approved on the
regular agenda. Countywide (AH)
MAY 18, 2021
6. REGULAR AGENDA
D. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida; approving the
issuance of Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida,
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (St. Andrews Residences) in an amount not to
exceed $27,000,000. SUMMARY: The Bonds are being issued by the Housing
Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida (the Authority), to finance the
costs of acquiring, renovating and equipping a multifamily rental housing
facility for the elderly containing 177 units known as St. Andrews Residences
(the Project). The Project is located at
208 Fern Street in the City of West Palm Beach.
These units will be rented to qualified persons and families whose
household incomes do not exceed 80% of area median income. The borrower is SA Residences Preservation,
LP, or an affiliate thereof (Borrower).
The Borrower is affiliated with the developer, The Related Companies,
L.P., New York, New York. The Bonds will
be payable solely from revenues derived from the Borrower and/or other
collateral provided by or on behalf of the Borrower. Greenberg Traurig, P.A. is Bond Counsel, and
Bryant Miller Olive P.A. is Disclosure Counsel to the Authority with respect to
the Bonds, and RBC Capital Markets is the underwriter of the Bonds. On April 9, 2021, the Authority held a public
hearing with respect to the Bonds in the noticed principal amount of
$27,000,000 as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the Code). Neither the
taxing power nor the faith and credit of the County nor any County funds are
pledged to pay the principal, redemption premium, if any, or interest on the
Bonds. District 7 (DCB)
MAY 18, 2021
6. REGULAR AGENDA
D. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board
of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida; approving the issuance
of Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida, Multifamily Housing
Revenue Bonds (St. James Residences) in an amount not to exceed $36,000,000. SUMMARY:
The Bonds are being issued by the Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach
County, Florida (the Authority), to finance the costs of acquiring, renovating
and equipping a multifamily rental housing facility for the elderly containing
148 units known as St. James Residences (the Project). The Project is located at 400 S. Olive Avenue
in the City of West Palm Beach. These
units will be rented to qualified persons and families whose household incomes
do not exceed 60% of area median income.
The borrower is SJ Residences Preservation, LP, or an affiliate thereof
(Borrower). The Borrower is affiliated
with the developer, The Related Companies, L.P., New York, New York. The Bonds will be payable solely from
revenues derived from the Borrower and/or other collateral provided by or on
behalf of the Borrower. Greenberg
Traurig, P.A. is Bond Counsel, and Bryant Miller Olive P.A. is Disclosure
Counsel to the Authority with respect to the Bonds, and RBC Capital Markets is
the underwriter of the Bonds. On April
9, 2021, the Authority held a public hearing with respect to the Bonds in the
noticed principal amount of $36,000,000 as required by Section 147(f) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). Neither the taxing power nor the faith and
credit of the County nor any County funds are pledged to pay the principal,
redemption premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds. District 7 (DCB)
MAY 18, 2021
6. REGULAR AGENDA
D. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve the allocation of
$5,386,951 of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Program
funding;
B)
approve a budget amendment
of $5,386,951 to appropriate funds in the CARES Act Fund 1160; and
C)
authorize the County
Administrator or designee to execute a CDBG-CV grant agreement with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Standard Form SF-424 and
Certifications, and all other documents necessary to secure the grant award and
implement the CDBG-CV Program.
SUMMARY: On
September 11, 2020, HUD notified Palm Beach County of a second award of CDBG-CV
funding in the amount of $5,386,951 to respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic. Staff proposes the allocation
of CBDG-CV funds be used for a mortgage assistance/foreclosure prevention
program that will assist eligible homeowners with incomes up to 80% area median
income and who have suffered adverse financial impact from the COVID-19
pandemic. This program will be implemented by the County’s Department of
Housing and Economic Sustainability. The
proposed budget amendment is necessary to allow for discrete accounting of the
grant funds. In order to facilitate
delivery of grant resources, staff requests delegation of signatory authority
to the County Administrator or designee for grant agreements with HUD, Standard
Form SF 424 and Certifications, and all other documents necessary for grant
implementation. These are Federal CDBG-CV grant funds which require no local
match. Countywide (HJF)
MAY 18, 2021
6. REGULAR AGENDA
E. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Interlocal Agreement between Palm
Beach County (County) and the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization
d/b/a the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA). SUMMARY: The TPA operated under an agreement for staff services and
facilities with the County beginning October 1, 1985 and ending September 30,
2019. During this time period, pursuant to the agreement, the County regularly
appropriated and advanced funds to the TPA, resulting in a balance of $420,086.
Under the terms of the agreement, funds advanced to the TPA were to be
reimbursed to the County. With the TPA
now operating fully on its own, in lieu of the reimbursement to the County of
these advances, this Interlocal Agreement will transfer $100,000 of the
remaining balance to the TPA in return for the County executing an Interlocal Agreement
with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) committing the County to
continued operations and maintenance of SR 80 street lighting throughout its
useful life. This is contingent upon FDOT affording
the County substantially similar terms and conditions for the SR 80
street lighting as provided in the 2004 State Highway Lighting, Maintenance,
and Compensation agreement between FDOT and the County. Countywide (MM)
MAY 18, 2021
6. REGULAR AGENDA
F. COMMISSION
ON ETHICS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on
June 15, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending chapter 2, article V,
Division 8 of the Palm Beach County Code, the Palm Beach County Commission on
Ethics Ordinance, as amended; amending section 2-255 (Membership,
Qualifications, Terms, Vacancies); amending section 2-256 (Applicability of
Code of Ethics Ordinance); amending section 2-257 (Organization); amending
section 2-258 (Powers and Duties); amending section 2-258.1 (Extended
Jurisdiction by Interagency Agreements); amending section 2-259 (Financial
Support For The Commission); amending section 2-260 (Procedure on Complaints
Filed); amending section 2-260.1 (Public Hearing Procedures); amending section
2-260.2 (Notification And Referral To Other Authorities); amending section
2-260.3 (Dismissal of Complaints); amending section 2-260.4 (Frivolous or
Groundless Complaints); amending section 2-260.8 (Statute of Limitations);
amending section 2-260.9 (Advisory Opinion); providing for a Savings Clause;
providing for Repeal of Laws in Conflict; providing for Severability; providing
for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; providing for Enforcement;
providing for Penalties; and providing for an Effective Date. SUMMARY:
The Board of County Commissioners adopted the Palm Beach County Commission on
Ethics Ordinance as a countywide Ordinance in May of 2011, in accordance with
the County Charter. The Charter amendments, which were approved by the voters
in November 2010, also called for the establishment of a review committee to
review and recommend proposed changes to the Commission on Ethics
Ordinance. This amendment was proposed by the Commission on Ethics and
recommended for approval by the ordinance review committee. These amendments would create a removal
process for commissioners due to violation of any of the provisions listed in
sec. 2-255(e); amend chair and vice-chair terms from two years to one year;
provide for payment of advocates needed to present case where Commission on
Ethics is seeking sanctions at the current hourly rate established by the
county for outside legal services; provide for payment of hearing officers or
special magistrates in accordance with the current schedule established by the
county for hearing officers or special magistrates; require hearing officer or
special magistrate to conducting final public hearings; require the Commission
on Ethics Commissioners to determine appropriate penalty and render final order
if the hearing officer or special magistrate finds a violation has been
committed; and amend schedule for non-state reporting individuals to report
qualified gifts from fiscal year to calendar year. Countywide (HJF)
MAY 18, 2021
6. REGULAR AGENDA
F. COMMISSION ON ETHICS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends a
motion to approve on preliminary
reading and advertise for public hearing on June 15, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.:
an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County,
Florida, amending Chapter 2,
Article XIII, “The Palm Beach County Code of Ethics” as amended; amending
section 2-442 (definitions) amending section 2-443 (Prohibited Conduct);
amending section 2-444 (Gift Law); amending section 2‑446 (Ethics
Training); amending section 2-448. (Administration, Enforcement and Penalties);
providing for a Savings Clause; providing for Repeal of Laws in Conflict;
providing for Severability; providing for Inclusion in the Code of Laws and
Ordinances; providing for Enforcement; providing for Penalties; and providing
for an effective date. SUMMARY: The
Board of County Commissioners adopted the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics
Ordinance as a Countywide Ordinance in May of 2011, in accordance with the
County Charter. The Charter amendments, which were approved by the voters in
November 2010, also called for the establishment of a drafting committee to
review and recommend proposed changes to the Commission on Ethics
Ordinance. These amendments were proposed by the Commission on Ethics and
recommended for approval by the ordinance review committee. The amendments would amend the definition of
lobbyist to include those who register in the county’s central lobbyist
registry or with any municipality; amend the definition of employee to include volunteers when such volunteers
exercise discretionary police, fire, or parking enforcement department
authority; amend the definition of employee to include the chief executive
officer of the county or any municipality, who is not part of the local
governing body; amend the definition of employee to include “privatized” chief
administrative officers or chief executive officers and officer, directors, and
employees of any entity utilized by the county or municipality to provide such
services; amend the definition of employee to not include local government
attorneys who are not actual employees of the county or a municipality but
contract for these services, as defined in Florida Statutes §112.313, or
attorneys who render contracted services to the county or municipality that are
limited in scope to a specific issue or subject, to specific litigation, or to
a specific administrative proceeding; amend the definition of vendor to include
definition of currently sells; amend the prohibited persons or entities which
cannot receive special financial benefit to include any organization of which
the official or employee is an officer or director; amend the prohibited
persons or entities which cannot receive special financial benefit to not apply
to any official or employee who is required to serve on the board of directors
of any organization solely based on their official position (ex officio),
regardless of whether they have voting rights on the board, and who receives no
financial compensation for such service on the board of directors, and
otherwise has no personal ownership interest in the organization; require state
reporting individuals to file a copy of their quarterly gift forms within 10
days to the Commission on Ethics; and remove the prohibition on officials and
employees using county/municipal resources in solicitation of charitable contributions.
Countywide (HJF)
MAY 18, 2021
6. REGULAR AGENDA
F. COMMISSION ON ETHICS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary
reading and advertise for public hearing on June 15, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.: an
Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida,
amending Chapter 2, Article VIII, of The Palm Beach County Code, The Palm Beach
County Lobbyist Registration Ordinance, as amended amending section 2-352 (Definitions); amending section 2-353
(Registration and Expenditures); amending section 2-354 (Record of Lobbying
Contacts); amending section 2-355 (Cone of Silence); amending section 2-357 (Penalties); providing
for a Savings Clause; providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for
Severability; providing for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances;
providing for Enforcement; providing for Penalties; and providing for an effective
date. SUMMARY: The
Board of County Commissioners adopted the current version of the Palm Beach
County Lobbyist Registration Ordinance in December of 2011. These amendments
were proposed by the Commission on Ethics and recommended for approval by the
ordinance review committee. These amendments revise certain definitions to
match the terminology used in the Code of Ethics; remove the requirement of
reporting of expenditures by lobbyists who had no expenditures over $25
annually per principal; provide for a permanent suspension from lobbying after
three or more violations of any provisions of the Lobbyist Registration
Ordinance; and allow for a petition for reinstatement to be filed with the
Commission on Ethics 365 days after permanent suspension is ordered. Countywide
(HJF)
G. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: receive and file: the 2021
Storm Season Preparedness Report compiled by the Public Safety Department’s
Division of Emergency Management (DEM). SUMMARY: The purpose of
this report is to provide an update on the 2021
Atlantic Hurricane Season and Palm Beach County’s accomplishments and
improvements to disaster preparedness since Hurricane Isaias (2020).
Additionally, the Public Safety Department’s Division of Emergency
Management (DEM) will provide an overview of new preparedness
strategies for the upcoming 2021 hurricane storm season. DEM relies
on all County departments as well as the Board of County Commissioners and
numerous local state, federal, and non-profit volunteer agencies to provide
support and resources to help Palm Beach County plan, respond, and recover from
disasters. DEM has worked with numerous
stakeholder agencies to implement ensure the safety and well being of
our residents and employees of Palm Beach County. significant changes
made to our response and preparedness program such as additional tools,
staffing and resources, enhanced training, and improved communications. Countywide
(LDC)
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MAY 18, 2021
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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MAY 18, 2021
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
MAY 18, 2021
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
District 3 – COMMISSIONER DAVE KERNER
Request
for off-site Proclamation declaring the week of May 16-22, 2021 as Emergency
Medical Services Week in Palm Beach County
Request
for off-site Proclamation declaring May 2021 as National Drug Court Month in
Palm Beach County
District 4 – COMMISSIONER ROBERT S. WEINROTH
Request
for off-site Proclamation recognizing September 2021 as the 50th Anniversary
of the Junior League of Boca Raton
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
MAY 18, 2021
9. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS CONTINUED
District 6 - COMMISSIONER MELISSA MCKINLAY
District 7 – COMMISSIONER MACK BERNARD
Request for off-site Proclamation
declaring the week of May 24-31, 2021 as African American Golfers Hall of Fame and African American
Collegiate and Youth Golfers Hall of Fame Week in Palm Beach County
MAY 18, 2021
10. 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."