December 6, 2022
9:30am
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
DECEMBER 6, 2022
PAGE ITEM
12 3D-1 DELETED FOR FURTHER STAFF REVIEW
(Attorney)
42 4D DELETED (District 5)
48 5G-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends
motion to approve: Corrective Action Plan (CAP) required by Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA), Final Agency Decision (FAD) in Forman v. Palm Beach County, FAA Docket
No. 16-17-13 for submission to the FAA for approval, providing for a commitment
by the County to the repeal of Section 12-6(a) of the Airport Regulations
(R98-220, as amended) (Jet Restriction), which prohibits pure turbo-jet
aircraft and aircraft in excess of 12,500 pounds engaging in air cargo
operations from operating at the Palm Beach County Park Airport (Lantana
Airport); removal of notations referring to the Jet Restriction from aviation
facility records; continued suspension of enforcement of the Jet Restriction
pending approval of the CAP by the FAA; notification to interested parties of
the suspension of enforcement of the Jet Restriction; and completion of the
Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study, including submission of a forecast to the
FAA with the anticipated volume of jet operations. SUMMARY: On January 13, 2021, the FAA issued a FAD determining the Jet
Restriction was adopted in violation of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act
(ANCA) and the County’s federal grant obligations. The FAA ordered the County
to submit a CAP within 60 days, which must, subject to FAA approval, permit
immediate access to jet aircraft capable of using the Lantana Airport’s
existing runways, and, within 180 days, provide a formal, legal commitment to
rescind or not enforce the Jet Restriction. On February 9, 2021, the Board directed
the County Attorney to file a petition for review with the U.S. Court of
Appeals and suspended enforcement of the Jet Restriction pending review. On
November 18, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals issued an opinion denying the
County and City of Atlantis’ (City) joint petition for review. As a result, the
County remains in violation of federal law and its grant assurance obligations,
risking further enforcement action by the FAA. Currently, the FAA will not act
on any applications submitted by the County for general aviation Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) entitlement funds; discretionary AIP grants; or
grants created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including the County’s
allocated funding under Airport Infrastructure Grant program and discretionary
grants under the Airport Terminal Program for any airport within the County’s
Airport System, including the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). If the
County does not submit a CAP acceptable to the FAA, the FAA may take additional
enforcement action, including terminating the County’s eligibility for primary
airport entitlement funds under the AIP and the County’s Passenger Facility
Charge collection authority for PBI. Submission of the CAP to the FAA is
required to restore the County’s compliance with federal law and grant
assurance obligations and is strongly recommended by both the County’s outside
legal counsel and County Attorney’s office. The CAP provides the County will
adopt a resolution repealing the Jet Restriction in accordance with Florida law
(FL Stat. 332.08(2)); remove of notations referring the Jet Restriction in
aviation facility records; notify Errol Forman (Complainant) that he may
operate his jet aircraft at the Lantana Airport; notify the City that the
County is unable to continue to enforce the Jet Restriction as set forth in the
Interlocal Governmental Agreement for Lantana Airport (Interlocal) (R91-324D);
and complete the County’s LNA Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study (R2019-1687),
including the submission of a forecast of aircraft activity to the FAA with the
anticipated volume jet operations and conducting a public meeting regarding the
forecast. Countywide (AH) (Airports)
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
DECEMBER 6, 2022
TUESDAY COMMISSION
9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS
PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS -
9:00 A.M. (Page 7)
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll
Call
B. Invocation
C. Pledge
of Allegiance
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. Additions,
Deletions, Substitutions
B. Adoption
3. CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 7-41)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS (Page 42)
5. REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 43-47)
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 48)
7. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 49)
8. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 50)
9. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page
51)
10. ADJOURNMENT (Page 52)
* * * * * * * * * * *
DECEMBER 6, 2022
CONSENT AGENDA
PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS (Page 7)
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 7
3A-1 Ratify appointments by the Palm Beach County
League of Cities to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
Page 8
3A-2 Appointment
to the CareerSource Palm Beach County, Inc. Board of Directors
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 9
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Change orders, work task orders, minor
contracts, final payments, etc.
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 9
3C-1 Work
order to contract with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. for the Old Boynton
Road from Military Trail to Knuth Road project
Page 10
3C-2 Supplement
to work order to contract with WGI, Inc. for the Smith Sundy Road over the Lake
Worth Drainage District L-33 Canal project
Page 11
3C-3 Consultant
Services Authorization to contract with BCC Engineering, LLC for the State Road
7 and Weisman Way Intersection Improvements project
3C-4 Work
order to contract with M&M Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. for the Jog Road from
Potomac Road to Yamato Road project
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 12
3D-1 Settlement
agreement with Diosdado J. Broche, et al.
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 12
3E-1 Receive and file contract with Housing and Education
Alliance, Inc. for housing counseling services for residents adversely impacted
by the COVID-19 pandemic
Page 13
3E-2 Update
to the Palm Beach County’s Behavioral Health Transportation Plan
Page 14
3E-3 Modification to the Emergency Rental Assistance
Program 2 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to increase funding with
reallocated funds
DECEMBER 6, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)
Page 15
3E-4 Receive and file amendment to Interlocal
Agreement with the City of West Palm Beach to redistribute funds to the
Leasing-Hotel/Motel Vouchers line item
3E-5 Receive
and file Notice of Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Health Resources and Service Administration
Page 16
3E-6 Ratify the Mayor’s signature on the Ryan
White Part A Emergency Relief Grant Year 2023 Agreements
3E-7 Contract
with Housing Partnerships, Inc. to facilitate the 2022 Economic Mobility Summit
F. AIRPORTS
Page 17
3F-1 Amendment
to the hotel development site lease agreement with CVH PBIA, LLC
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 18
3G-1 Receive
and file quarter ending 09-30-2022 information for Children’s Services Council
of Palm Beach County
3G-2 Receive
and file the 2022-2023 budget from the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment
Agency
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 18
3H-1 Receive and file sublease agreement with the
University of Florida and the State of Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Division of State Lands for use of state-owned property located at
571 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach
Page 19
3H-2 Receive and file exercise of the first option
to extend concessionaire lease agreement with Rick Macci Academy, Inc. for
operation at the Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park
3H-3 Amendment to agreement with the South Florida
Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. for use of storage space
Page 20
3H-4 Amendment to lease agreement with RREEF
American REIT II Corp. S for use of space and parking spaces located at 7835
Byron Drive Unit 1, Riviera Beach
Page 21
3H-5 Amendment to concessionaire lease agreement
with Kayak-King Watersports, Inc. for operation at Okeeheelee Park
Page 22
3H-6 License agreement with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for use of portions of the County’s Hagen Ranch Road Library
for a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center
DECEMBER 6, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
Page 23
3H-7 Receive and file standard equipment use
agreements with Ric L. Bradshaw, Sheriff for use of light towers
Page 24
3H-8 Contract with Zyscovich, LLC for the South
County Administrative Complex Redevelopment project
Page 25
3H-9 Work order to contract with Grid-One
Electrical Construction, Inc. for the Ocean Reef Park – Parking Lot Light
Replacement project
Page 26
3H-10 Receive and file termination for convenience of
contract with Commercial Cooling concepts, Inc.
Page 27
3H-11 Contract with The Weitz Company, LLC for the
Governmental Center Renewal And Replacement project
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 28
3L-1 Receive and file amendment to agreement with
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for artificial reef
deployment
3L-2 Amendment to agreement with the Department
of the Army for the Jupiter/Carlin Segment project
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 29
3M-1 Receive and file sponsorship agreement with
Vic Canales Media Group, LLC
3M-2 Receive and file entertainment contractor
agreement with LAM CONSULTING ASSOCIATION LLC
Page 30
3M-3 Receive and file sound and light production
service contractor agreement with Sanderford Sound, Inc.
3M-4 Receive and file two entertainment contractor
agreements with Nathan Mercado and Richard Smith
Page 31
3M-5 Receive and file amphitheater rental
agreement with the American Cancer Society, Inc.
3M-6 Receive and file amendment to independent
contractor agreement with Stephen VanCoppenolle
Pages 32-33
3M-7 Receive and file 11 independent contractor
agreements
DECEMBER 6, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 33
3U-1 Interlocal agreement for Information Systems
Services support to municipalities and special taxing districts
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 34
3X-1 Receive and file Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office State Law Enforcement Trust Fund Agreement providing partial funding for
the regulation of home caregivers
Page 35
3X-2 Receive and file amendment to subcontract
with the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence for sexual assault recovery
services
Page 36
3X-3 Amendment to subcontract with the Florida
Council Against Sexual Violence for sexual assault services
Page 37
3X-4 Receive and file agreements with the City of
Delray Beach and the City of Riviera Beach for reimbursement of Emergency
Medical Services grant funding for medical equipment
Page 38
3X-5 Receive and file amendment to contract with
Phamatech, Inc. for drug testing services
3X-6 Receive and file two agreements for the
placement of mental health counseling student interns
CC. SHERIFF
Page 39
3CC-1 Receive and file grant modification with the State of Florida,
Division of Emergency Management to the FY21 State Homeland Security Subgrant
Agreement
DD. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
Page 40
3DD-1 Indemnification agreement between Petros PACE Administrator, LLC and
an Administrator of Florida Green Finance Authority
EE. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
Page 41
3EE-1 Receive and file FY23 Category “B” Grant Agreement with Loggerhead
Marinelife Center, Inc.
DECEMBER 6, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Page
42
4A Certificate
of Recognition to Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden
4B Center for Arts &
Innovation Day
4C World AIDS Day
4D Certificate
of Recognition to Loucia Lynch
4E Impaired
Driving Awareness Month
4F Ellen
Jacoby Day
4G Disability
Employment Awareness Month
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
ADMINISTRATION
Page
43
5A-1 Appointment
of Jyothi Gunta, MD, MPS as the Director of the Palm Beach County Health
Department
B. OFFICE OF
RESILIENCE
Page 43
5B-1 Southeast
Florida Regional Climate Change Compact
C. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 44
5C-1 Direction
regarding potential text amendment to the County’s Comprehensive Plan to allow
for development of the Brookside property
D. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page
45
5D-1 Budget
documents for landscape maintenance
E. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
Pages 46-47
5E-1 Eight FY
2023 NEAT Grant Agreements
F. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 47
5F-1 Strategic
Priorities
BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 48)
STAFF COMMENTS
Page 49
7A-1 Receive and
file updated Board Directive Reports
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 50)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page 51)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 52)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS – 9:00 A.M.
Staff recommends
motion to adopt: Presentation of annual Service Awards to 275 County
employees with 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service. SUMMARY: This
is Palm Beach County’s 56th Annual Service Awards ceremony to honor
County employees for their dedicated service. Countywide (DO)
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to ratify: the
following Palm Beach County League of Cities (League) representatives to the
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC), beginning January 1, 2023 to
December 31, 2023:
Nominees Seat No. Representing
Regular appointments:
Anne Gerwig, Mayor 4 Village
of Wellington
Jeff Hmara, Councilman 5 Village of Royal Palm Beach
Robert Gottlieb, Council Member
6 Town of South Palm Beach
John Linden, Commissioner 7 Town
of Lake Park
Chelsea Reed, Mayor 8 City
of Palm Beach Gardens
Alternate
appointments:
Joseph Peduzzi, Commissioner 4A City of West Palm Beach
Yvette Drucker, Council Member 5A City
of Boca Raton
Kristine de Haseth, Vice Mayor
6A Town of Ocean
Ridge
Christopher McVoy, Vice Mayor
7A City of Lake Worth Beach
Deborah Searcy, Mayor 8A Village of North Palm Beach
SUMMARY: In accordance with the TCRPC Rules of
Order, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) appointed its members and
alternates for the coming year before the Council’s annual meeting in December,
2022. The TCRPC Rules of Order also require the BCC ratify the League’s
members. The League appointed the above municipal representatives at their
October, 2022 meeting. Countywide (HH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment of David M. Gobeo to the
CareerSource Palm Beach County, Inc. Board of Directors (Board) for the seat
and term indicated below:
Appointment |
Seat No. |
Term |
Area of Representation |
Nominated By |
David M. Gobeo |
21 |
12/06/22-12/05/29 |
Private
Sector |
FordHarrison,
LLP |
SUMMARY: On October 5,
2021, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Interlocal Agreement Palm Beach
Workforce Development Consortium, which replaced lnterlocal Agreement
R2007-1220; first amendment to the Interlocal Agreement R2007-1446; Amendment
No. 2 to the Interlocal Agreement R2008-1268; and third amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement R2014-1650. The agreement states each municipality that is a
Consortium member may appoint one private sector member of the Board, meeting
the requirements of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Section
107(b)(2)(A) and the Florida Workforce Innovation Act. The BCC will appoint
private sector board members to assure a minimum 51% private sector majority.
On October 7, 2022, Palm Beach Workforce Development Consortium member
municipality of West Palm Beach, appointed David M. Gobeo to the CareerSource
Palm Beach County, Inc. Board as the City of West Palm Beach private business
sector representative. Mr. Gobeo is a Florida Bar licensed attorney and the
Office Managing Partner with FordHarrison, LLP. The Federal WIOA requests that
an emphasis be placed on Chief Executive Officers or highest level of
management positions for both community and business sector appointments. The
CareerSource Palm Beach County, Inc. Board (Board) is comprised of a minimum of 19
members with representation established in Attachment 4 to this agenda item.
The Board has a maximum of 33 seats, 21 currently filled and a diversity count
of Caucasian: 15 (71%),
African-American: 3 (14%) and Hispanic: 3 (14%). The gender ratio (female:male)
is: 8:13. The nominee is Caucasian male. Countywide (HF)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
B. CLERK
& 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 receive and file: change orders, work task orders, minor
contracts, final payments and other items approved by the Contract Review Committee
and by the department heads for the Engineering Department; Facilities
Development and Operations Department; Water Utilities Department;
Environmental Resources Management Department; and the Department of Airports
during October of 2022. Countywide
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts
(regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the
Clerk & Comptroller’s Office. Countywide
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order 2021050-31 in the amount of
$539,000 to mill and resurface Old Boynton Road from Military Trail to Knuth
Road utilizing Palm Beach County’s (County) annual asphalt milling and
resurfacing contract R2021-0984 (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 $10 million of
Ranger’s $50 million Contract that was approved on August 17, 2021, by the BCC,
has been spent or encumbered. This Contract is one of three contracts with an
available cumulative total of $50 million for the annual asphalt milling and resurfacing
program. The Affirmative Procurement Initiative selected for this Contract on
September 16, 2020 by the Goal Setting Committee is a 15% minimum mandatory
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. Ranger agreed to 15% SBE
participation for the Contract and for this work order. The cumulative SBE
participation, including this work order is 14%. This project is included in the Infrastructure Sales Tax. District
2 (YBH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplement No. 2 (Supplement) to the Work
Task Order (WTO) dated March 13, 2018 (R2018-0206) under the Structural Annual
Services Contract dated February 7, 2017 (R2017-0138) (Contract) with
WGI, Inc. (WGI) in the amount of $125,876.55 for the professional services for Smith Sundy Road over the Lake Worth
Drainage District (LWDD) L-33 Canal (Project).
SUMMARY: The bridge on Smith Sundy Road over the LWDD L-33 Canal,
at approximately 0.5 miles north of Atlantic Avenue, needs to be replaced. It
was determined that the existing bridge would be replaced in-kind to limit the
construction impacts to the surrounding agricultural operations. WTO
(R2018-0206) was issued on March 13, 2018, to prepare the structural plans to
replace the existing bridge with a two-lane bridge, including shoulders on both
sides. Several alternatives for construction were prepared by WGI in order to
provide the most convenient access during construction. The Engineering and
Public Works Department (EPW) evaluated all access options and selected the
current design in July 2019. Between July 2019 and April 2021, several delays
were addressed, including creation of a revised typical section, unanticipated
utility impacts, preparation of Supplement No. 1 and its notice to proceed,
review of the 35% plans submittal and their return with comments. In April
2021, EPW reviewed the 65% complete design plans and it became apparent that
more detailed construction phasing plans would be required. In the meantime,
the Board of County Commissioners approved a maintenance map in June 2021 for
additional right-of-way (ROW) along the Smith Sundy corridor that was acquired
by EPW. Approval of this Supplement will provide the professional services
necessary to revise the construction plans to add more detailed construction
phasing plans to the Project’s scope, and to include the additional ROW
identified on the maintenance map. The solicitation for design
professionals was advertised on August 7, 2016 and August 14, 2016, prior to
the effective date of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance and pursuant to
the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Ordinance at the time with final selection taking
place on October 19, 2016. The SBE goal for all contracts was 15%. WGI
agreed to 15% SBE participation for the Contract. WGI agreed to 20.73% SBE
participation for this Supplement. The cumulative SBE participation to date for
the WTO including this Supplement is 57.92%. WGI has an office located in Palm
Beach County. This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program and the
infrastructure sales tax. District 5 (YBH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant
Service Authorization (CSA) No. 3, to the Construction Engineering Inspection
(CEI) Annual Services Contract (R2021-0883) dated July 13, 2021 (Contract) with BCC Engineering, LLC (BCCE), in the
amount of $101,811.53 for the State
Road 7 and Weisman Way Intersection Improvements (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this CSA will provide the professional CEI services
necessary for the Project. The Affirmative Procurement Initiatives
selected for this Contract on November 6, 2019 by the Goal Setting Committee
are a 20% minimum mandatory Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) participation and an SBE evaluation preference. BCCE
agreed to 30% SBE participation for the Contract. BCCE agreed to 31.35% SBE
participation for this CSA. The cumulative SBE participation to date for the
Contract including this CSA is 30.40%. This Project is included in the
Five-Year Road Program. District 6 (YBH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order 2021050-24 in the amount of
$559,000 to mill and resurface Jog Road from Potomac Road to Yamato Road
utilizing Palm Beach County’s (County) annual asphalt milling and resurfacing
contract R2021-0985 (Contract) with M&M Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. d/b/a All
County Paving (M&M). 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 $5 million of M&M’s $50 million Contract that was approved on
August 17, 2021, by the BCC, has been spent or encumbered. This Contract is one
of three contracts with an available cumulative total of $50 million for the
annual asphalt milling and resurfacing program. The Affirmative Procurement
Initiative selected for this Contract on September 16, 2020 by the Goal Setting
Committee is a 15% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation. M&M agreed to 15% SBE participation for the Contract and 20%
SBE participation for this work order. The cumulative SBE participation,
including this work order is 5.6%. District 4 (YBH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. DELETED FOR FURTHER
STAFF REVIEW Staff recommends motion to approve: a settlement
agreement, in the total
amount of $1,195,000, inclusive of statutory attorneys’ fees, expert fees and
costs, in the eminent domain action styled Palm Beach County v Diosdado J.
Broche, et al., Case No.: 502018CA013883 MB AE. SUMMARY: Palm Beach
County (County) acquired Parcel 131 in fee simple and Parcel 331 as a temporary
construction easement from the property owners, Diosdado J. Broche and Trinidad
Broche, (Owners) on January 31, 2019, for the improvement of Silver Beach Road
from east of Congress Avenue to east of Old Dixie Highway/President Barak Obama
Highway. This settlement includes $750,000 in compensation for the property and
easement acquired and all damages, $195,000 in statutory attorney’s fees, and
$250,000 for the fees of the property owners’ seven experts, for a total of
$1,195,000. This settlement will completely resolve this eminent domain
proceeding as it relates to the parcels owned by Diosdado J. Broche and
Trinidad Broche. District 7 (DO)
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: contract for Provision of Services with Housing and Education Alliance, Inc. (HEA), for the period January 15, 2022 through September 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, of which $50,000 was budgeted in FY 2022 with an anticipated annual allocation of $50,000 in each subsequent fiscal year, contingent upon a budgetary appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), for the term of the contract, for the provision of housing counseling services for residents of Palm Beach County who were adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are applying for rental and utility assistance under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA - COVID-19), established into law through Section 501, Division N, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, Public Law No. 116-260. SUMMARY: On January 21, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners allocated funding to the Community Services Department to provide rental and utility assistance to individuals and families through ERA - COVID-19. These funds were used to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Palm Beach County. Funding was also made available for eligible entities to implement the housing counseling services component of ERA - COVID-19. HEA will continue to assist clients with housing counseling services and will collectively serve up to 500 unduplicated families and individuals (Client). ERA – COVID-19 provides up to 12 months rental and utility assistance to eligible Palm Beach County residents who have experienced loss of income, reduction in hours of employment, or unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. HEA will perform housing counseling services to provide clients with assistance in stabilizing housing situations to prevent loss of residence to eviction. No County match is required. (Community Services) Countywide (HH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: an update to Palm Beach County’s Behavioral Health Transportation Plan (Plan) to organize a centralized system of acute care services for persons in crisis pursuant to Section 394.462, Florida Statutes. SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners approved the Plan on June 6, 2017 as required by Section 394.462, Florida Statutes. The statute states, in part, “A transportation plan shall be developed and implemented by each county in collaboration with the managing entity.” The Plan describes methods of transport to facilities within the designated receiving system for individuals subject to involuntary examination (pursuant to the Baker and Marchman Acts for involuntary commitment of persons in mental health and substance abuse crises). The Plan was developed by the Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network (SEFBHN) in collaboration with the County, and received community input from the Department of Community Services, the Palm Beach County Public Safety Coordinating Council, the Baker Act Task Force and the Law Enforcement Planning Council. The Plan is required to be updated every three years, and this item represents the third update to the Plan since its 2017 inception. The 2023 Transportation Plan incorporates language to comply with recently enacted legislation regarding emergency contacts and least restrictive restraints. Corresponding programs funded through the County’s Financially Assisted Agencies program have been, and will continue to be, aligned with the Plan. The Plan requires approval by SEFBHN, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Florida Department of Children and Families. Countywide (HH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Modification to Emergency Rental Assistance
Program 2 (ERAP 2), from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), to
increase funding with reallocated funds in the amount $12,262,511.86, for a new
total funding amount of $61,184,275.76; and
B) an upward budget amendment in the amount of
$12,262,512 within the ERAP Fund to recognize the additional funding received
from the Treasury for ERAP 2.
SUMMARY: On July 15, 2022, the Deputy Secretary of the
Treasury released instructions on requesting additional ERAP 2 funding that may
be available due to reallocations from under-performing jurisdictions. As a
high-performing jurisdiction and based on program needs, Palm Beach County
requested an additional $20,000,000. On October 14, 2022, the Treasury awarded
Palm Beach County $12,262,511.86. The full requested amount was not available
as the amount of reallocated funds requested by eligible grantees was far
greater than the funding available to distribute. As of October 18, 2022,
$76,504,373 has been disbursed on behalf of 79,244 unduplicated households
under ERAP. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for ERAP is
21.023. No County match is required. (Division
of Human Services) Countywide (HH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Amendment No.1 to Interlocal Agreement with the City of West Palm Beach (R2020-1539), for the period May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2023, to redistribute funds from the Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU) line item, to the Leasing-Hotel/Motel Vouchers line item, with no change to the total agreement amount of $440,000. SUMMARY: The Ryan White Program was selected as a grant recipient project sponsor from the City of West Palm Beach to provide supportive and housing services to prevent homelessness for people with HIV in Palm Beach County. Approximately 300 families are expected to be served by this funding for transitional housing, permanent housing and short-term rental and utilities assistance, with no change to the total agreement amount. On October 20, 2020, via Agenda Item 3E-3, the Board of County Commissioners authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute grant agreements and all other documents necessary for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Staff is submitting this item as a receive and file item to allow the Clerk and Comptroller’s Office to receive and file the item in accordance with PPM CW-O-051. No County match is required. (Ryan White Program) Countywide (HH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file a Notice of
Award (NOA) No. 6 H89HA00034-29-03 from the U.S Department of Health and Human
Services, Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), for the budget
period of March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, for carryover funding of
unobligated funds in the amount of $580,080; and
B) approve a budget amendment in the amount of $580,080
in the Ryan White Care Program fund to align the budget to the actual grant
award.
SUMMARY: On December 7, 2021, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) ratified the Mayor’s signature on the Ryan White Part A HIV
Emergency Relief Grant Program application (R2021-1778). On September 14, 2022,
NOA No. 6 H89HA00034-29-03 from HRSA issued carryover funding from the prior
grant year to the current grant year in the amount of $580,080, for the Ryan White
HIV/AIDS Program, Emergency Relief Project Grant. The total award for Grant
Year (GY) 2022, including this NOA is $8,181,047. Carryover amounts will vary
from year to year based on funds that were leftover from prior grant year. The
carryover funding will allow the Community Services Department to continue
providing needed medical and support services to Palm Beach County residents
with HIV/AIDS. In GY 2021, 3,155 clients were served with a viral suppression
rate of 83%. No County match is
required. (Ryan White Program) Countywide (HH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends motion to ratify: the signature of the Mayor on the Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief Grant Year (GY) 2023 Agreements and Compliance Assurances, Non-Compete Continuation (NCC) Progress Report, for the period March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024, in an amount not-to-exceed $7,981,015, which represents a 5% increase from the current year grant and the ceiling amount available. SUMMARY: The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) transitioned the Ryan White Program from an annual competitive program to a three-year non-competing continuation program, effective in GY 2022. The Ryan White Program is still annually funded; however, to reduce administrative burden and better align programmatic goals, NCC Progress Reports will be submitted in lieu of competitive applications in the second and third budget periods. The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has received this federal grant since 1994 and assisted thousands of persons with HIV/AIDS with medical and support series. The funding for GY 2023 will allow us to serve approximately 3,800 Palm Beach County residents with HIV/AIDS and advance our goal to end HIV by 2030. The emergency signature process was utilized because there was insufficient time to submit this item through the regular BCC agenda process and meet the grantor’s deadline. No County match is required. (Ryan White Program) Countywide (HH)
7. Staff recommends motion to approve: the contract for Provision of Services with Housing Partnership, Inc., d/b/a Community Partners of South Florida, for the period August 15, 2022 through January 31, 2023, in an amount not-to-exceed $35,000, to facilitate the 2022 Economic Mobility Summit. SUMMARY: Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) will collaborate with Palm Beach County’s Community Services Department (CSD) to hold the 2022 Securing our Future Initiative Economic Mobility Summit (Summit), to be held on December 5, 2022. CSD and CPSFL will work collaboratively to ensure a successful, educational event and will meet regularly to ensure expectations, agreements, registrations, budget, and event activities are within scope and executed with fidelity. CPSFL will process payments for Summit related activities using grant funding, sponsorship funds, and registration fees. CSD will process payments directly for the Convention Center and speaker fees, and CPSFL will process all other payments using sponsorships, registration fees, and up to $35,000 of National Association of Counties funding provided by CSD. CPFSL’s responsibilities include collection of sponsorships and registration fees, coordination of speaker’s lodging, facilitation of pre-summit activities including pre-summit reception, and purchase of conference needs (which will be either purchased through funds collected through sponsorships and registration fees, or reimbursed by CSD for the balance). No County match is required. Countywide (HH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve the fourth amendment (Amendment) to Hotel Development Site
Lease Agreement with CVH PBIA, LLC (CVH), a Florida Limited Liability Company,
(Lease) (R2017-0356, as amended) amending provisions pertaining to leasehold
mortgages and assignment of the Lease in the event of a leasehold mortgage
foreclosure; and
B)
receive and file a Landlord
Estoppel Certificate (Estoppel) confirming terms and conditions of the Lease,
in connection with a leasehold mortgage by CVH.
SUMMARY: CVH leases approximately three acres of ground on the Palm Beach
International Airport for the operation of a Home2 Suites hotel. CVH is in the
process of refinancing its leasehold mortgage that was used to fund the
original improvements to the site. CVH requested the Estoppel on behalf of the lender, which
certifies certain facts related to the Lease such as the term of the Lease,
status of payments and that no current defaults exist. The Estoppel was
provided on October 5, 2022, but the lender’s underwriter has also requested
modifications to the Lease for the protection of the lender in the event of a
default of CVH or the foreclosure of the leasehold mortgage. Modifications
include clarification that the consent of the County is not required for the
assignment of the Lease to the lender in the event of a foreclosure or the
default of the CVH; that the lender shall not be required to cure certain
“non-curable” defaults unrelated to the payment of sums due under the Lease,
such as the bankruptcy of CVH or wrongful assignment of the Lease by CVH; and
that the County will enter into a new lease with a qualified assignee upon the
same terms and conditions as the lease in the event the Lease is terminated.
The modifications are consistent with language typically required by lenders
providing leasehold mortgages; therefore, the Department is recommending
approval of this item. Countywide (HF)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: the Quarter Ending 9-30-2022 information for
Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County (CSCPBC). SUMMARY: The
CSCPBC has submitted their Quarter Ending 9-30-2022 information as per Section
125.901(3)(f), Florida Statutes. Countywide (DB)
2.
Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the 2022-2023 Budget from the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA).SUMMARY: The Delray Beach CRA has submitted its CRA Budget for
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 as per Section 163.356(3)(d), Florida Statutes. Countywide
(DB)
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Sublease
Agreement with the University of Florida (University) and the State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Division of State Lands (State) for use
of State-owned real property located at 571 N. Military Trail in West Palm
Beach, adjacent to the Mounts Botanical Garden (Mounts). 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 Sublease Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the County Administrator or designee,
which in this case was the Director of Facilities Development & Operations,
after review and approval by the County Attorney and in accordance with the
Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the University, which was
approved by the Board on May 2, 2022 (R2022-0459). The executed agreement is
now being submitted to the Board to receive and file. (FDO Admin) Countywide/District
2 (MWJ)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: exercise
of the first option to extend Concessionaire Lease Agreement with Rick Macci
Academy, Inc. d/b/a Rick Macci Tennis Academy for the continued operation of a
tennis, racquetball and pro shop concession at Burt Aaronson South County
Regional Park, extending the term from January 15, 2023 through January 14,
2025 at an annual rent of $27,540 ($2,295 monthly). SUMMARY: On January
15, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the Concessionaire
Lease Agreement (R2019-0156), which was amended on September 14, 2021 by the first amendment (R2021-1373)
(collectively, Agreement) with Rick Macci Academy, Inc. d/b/a Rick Macci Tennis
Academy (Macci) for the operation of a tennis, racquetball and pro shop
concession at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park. The current term
expires on January 14, 2023 with three two-year renewal options. Macci provided
the County with a notice of its intent to exercise the first option to extend
the Agreement through January 14, 2025.
Effective January 15, 2023 and pursuant to the terms of the Agreement,
the annual rent shall increase by 2% to $27,540 (i.e. $2,295/month). All other terms and conditions of the
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Parks and Recreation (Parks)
will continue to have administrative responsibilities for this Agreement.
(Property & Real Estate Management) District 5 (HJF)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 3 to License Agreement #2276 with
South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. for the continued
use of 7,080 SF ($16.62/SF) of storage space located at 9067 Southern Blvd. in
West Palm Beach at a rate of $325 per day and utilities at $600/month, from
January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. SUMMARY: On December 29,
2020, the County Administrator executed License Agreement #2276 with South
Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. (Fair) for warehouse
space at the Fairground to store emergency supplies related to the COVID-19
emergency. The current term expires on December 31, 2022. Fire Rescue has
requested a 12-month extension as it is still in need of storage space; the
Fair has agreed to the extension. This Amendment No. 3 will extend the term
from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The rental rate and utility
cost will remain unchanged. All other
terms of the License Agreement remain unchanged. Fire Rescue will continue to
have administrative responsibility for this License Agreement. This License Agreement is exempt from public
disclosure pursuant to Florida Statutes, Sections 119.071(3)(a) and 286.011, Florida
Statutes. (Property & Real Estate Management) District 6 (HJF)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a second amendment to lease
agreement with RREEF America REIT II Corp. S for the continued use of 76,603
square feet of space and exclusive use of two parking spaces located at 7835
Byron Drive Unit 1, Riviera Beach, for the Supervisor of Elections warehouse
operation from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026 at an annual rental
rate of $727,728.50 ($9.50/sf). SUMMARY: The
County has leased 76,603 sf of warehouse and office space on behalf of the
Supervisor of Elections (SOE) from RREEF America REIT II Corp. S (RREEF) since
2009. On September 22, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved
Lease Agreement (R2015-1342) with RREEF for a term of five years, commencing on
June 22, 2016 through June 21, 2021, with one option to renew for two years. The
first amendment (R2020-0923) dated July 14, 2020, extended the term of the
lease for 30 months, from June 22, 2021 until December 31, 2023 (current
expiration date). Due to delays in the construction of the new permanent SOE
facility resulting in part from the impacts the COVID19 pandemic had on
material availability and distribution chain, and to prevent disruption of
operation during elections, especially the upcoming presidential elections, County
Staff proceeded with a request to extend the current lease to ensure continuity
of operations. This second amendment to the lease extends the term from January
1, 2024 through December 31, 2026; increases the annual rental rate from
$629,676.66 ($8.22/sf) to $727,728.50 ($9.50/sf), subject to 4% annual
increases; and provides for exclusive use of two parking spaces. SOE will
continue to be responsible for its share of taxes and expenses for the leased
premises. All other terms and conditions of the Lease shall remain in full force
and effect. SOE will continue to have administrative responsibility for this lease.
(Property & Real Estate Management) Countywide (HJF)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a first amendment to Concessionaire Lease
Agreement with Kayak-King Watersports, Inc. for the continued management and
operations of the water sports and recreational rental concession at Okeeheelee
Park from February 4, 2023 to February 3, 2025 at a Guaranteed Annual Rate
(GAR) of $8,701.91. SUMMARY: On
February 4, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the
Concessionaire Lease Agreement (R2020-0124) with Kayak-King Watersports,
Inc. (Kayak-King) for the management and operations of the water sports and
recreational rental concession at Okeeheelee Park for an initial term of three
years, expiring on February 3, 2023. Pursuant to the agreement, Kayak-King has
the option to exercise two extensions for a period of two years each.
Kayak-King provided the County with a notice of its intent to exercise the
first option to extend the term of the agreement through February 3, 2025, with
one two-year extension option remaining. The current GAR is $8,531.28/year,
which will increase by 2% annually effective February 4, 2023, for a new GAR of
$8,701.91/year. This amendment also updates certain standard provisions
required in County agreements. All other terms and conditions shall remain the
same. Parks & Recreation will continue to have administrative
responsibility for this agreement. (Property Real Estate Management) District
2 (HJF)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
6. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) approve a license
agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the use of
portions of the County’s Hagen Ranch Road Library for FEMA to establish a
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) for the benefit of Palm Beach County
residents impacted by Hurricane Ian for a term of 60 days (Agreement); and
B) authorize the County
Administrator or designee which in this case shall be the Director of the
Facilities Development and Operations Department (FDO), to execute FEMA’s
standard form license agreement when FEMA assistance is required and where
there is no fiscal impact to the County and the County Attorney’s Office (CAO)
has reviewed the form of agreement for legal sufficiency.
SUMMARY: Staff recommends
approval of the Agreement with FEMA. Under the Agreement, FEMA will establish a
MDRC at the County’s Hagen Ranch Road Library where Palm Beach County residents
impacted by Hurricane Ian may apply for federal assistance. The Agreement has a
term of 60 days and may be extended by the mutual consent of the parties. The
use of the library will be at no cost to FEMA and will have no fiscal impact on
the County. Staff also recommends that the FDO Director be delegated authority
to sign FEMA’s standard form license agreement when necessary to assist
residents when there is no fiscal impact to the County and CAO has reviewed the
agreement. This Agreement is exempt from the Equal Opportunity Ordinance as an
agreement between government entities. The Public Safety Department supports
this request. The Agreement contains non-standard liability language whereby
the County and FEMA each agree to be responsible for the negligent or wrongful
acts or omissions of their respective employees arising under the Agreement.
FDO has requested Risk Management and the CAO approval of the nonstandard
liability provisions due to the need for this Agreement, and after advising the
department accordingly, approval has been granted. (FDO Admin) Countywide
(MWJ)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) Standard Equipment Use Agreement for the period of October 20, 2022
through October 25, 2022, with Ric L. Bradshaw, Sheriff of Palm Beach County,
for use of two Doosan light towers and two Wanco light towers; and
B) Standard Equipment Use Agreement for the period or June 29, 2022 through
July 1, 2022, with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Inc., for the use
of 17 radios.
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
Equipment Use Agreements have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of
County Commissioners (Board) by the County Administrator or designee, who in
this case was the Director of the Facilities Development and Operations
Department. The Standard Equipment Use
Agreements were approved by the Board on October 1, 2013, agenda item 3H-2.
These executed documents are now being submitted to the Board to receive and
file. (FDO Admin) Countywide (MWJ)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a contract with Zyscovich, LLC (Consultant) to provide professional master site planning, programming, investigation,
design, interior space planning, engineering, permitting and construction
administration services for the South County Administrative Complex
Redevelopment project in the amount of $498,853. SUMMARY: The South
County Administrative Complex (Complex) consists of approximately 28 acres of
County-owned developed real property located in close proximity to West
Atlantic Avenue on the east side of Congress Avenue in the City of Delray
Beach. The existing main building houses several County general
government departments (e.g. Community Services, Facilities Development &
Operations) as well as offices for Constitutional Officers (e.g. County
Commissioners, Supervisor of Elections). The Complex includes standalone
buildings currently occupied by the Tax Collector and the Department of Health.
On April 26, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) authorized County
Staff to proceed with a programming and needs assessment effort in order to
ensure that the property on which the Complex sits is redeveloped to its
highest and best use. The objective of the programming and needs assessment
phase will be to determine current and projected future growth needs to support
County government operations and that of its governmental partners in the South
County area. The Consultant will conduct a programming and needs assessment to
identify potential efficiencies to be achieved by consolidating operations into
a multi-story general government facility, as well as assisting staff in a
professional analysis of best placement (on-site and/or off-site) for all
identified needs. In addition to the new general government facility, the
project will include the development of a preliminary master plan for the site,
to be finalized in collaboration with a private development partner, which the
County will select through a separate public procurement effort. Once the
programming and needs assessment effort is complete, the Consultant will
provide site planning and master planning services to identify potential
configurations for redevelopment of the site, acreage to be retained for public
use and the resulting real property acreage and configuration to be allocated
for private redevelopment. The solicitation for design professionals was advertised
on May 22, 2022 according to the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance,
with final selection on August 16, 2022.
The project was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on May 18, 2022.
The Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives of a Minority
Business Enterprise (MBE) evaluation preference of up to 15 points and a
minimum mandatory participation goal of 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation. The Consultant is not a certified SBE firm. The Consultant
committed to a 20% SBE participation goal, of which 7% is MBE participation
from an African American business for this contract. The Consultant will
provide 12.16% S/MBE participation on this phase of the project. The Consultant
is not a local firm. Funding for this project is from the Infrastructure
Sales Tax fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 7 (MWJ)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 22-007 to the annual electrical
contract with Grid-One Electrical Construction, Inc. (Contractor) (R2019-1755)
for the Ocean Reef Park – Parking Lot Light Replacement project in the amount
of $385,000 for a period of 120 calendar days from permit issuance. SUMMARY:
On November 19, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved
the annual electrical contract with the Contractor to provide electrical repair
and replacement services. The existing metal halide fixtures at Ocean Reef Park
are obsolete and becoming expensive to operate and maintain. Work Order No.
22-007 authorizes construction services to replace the existing metal halide
parking lot light fixtures with light-emitting diode (LED) light fixtures. The
existing lighting circuitry and controls will be eliminated as each new fixture
will have integral controls. Replacing these fixtures with LED light fixtures
will reduce energy consumption, maintenance cost and provide improved lighting
throughout the area. 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. The Contractor will have
120 calendar days from permit issuance to substantially complete the project.
Liquidated damages for failure to achieve certification of substantial
completion within the contract time or approved time extension thereof are $120
per day. On June 5, 2019, the Goal Setting Committee applied the following
Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (API) for this annual contract: 1)
Sheltered Market for projects less than $100,000; or 2) 10% Small Business
Enterprises (SBE) Price Preference for projects $100,000 or greater. Since this
project is over $100,000, the applicable API is 10% SBE price preference. The
Contractor is an SBE and committed to 100% SBE participation for this work
order. The cumulative SBE participation on the annual electrical contract is
79.64%. The Contractor is a local business. The funding sources for this
project are the Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund and the Park Improvement Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 1 (MWJ)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
10. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: termination for convenience of the annual
heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contract with Commercial
Cooling Concepts, Inc. (Contractor) (R2020-1230). SUMMARY: On March 10,
2020, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the annual HVAC
contract with the Contractor to provide HVAC services related to system and
component installations, upgrades, replacements, modifications and repairs to
County properties. On September 30, 2022, the Purchasing Director sent
Contractor a letter that terminated its existing contracts and suspended it
from doing any new business with the County for a period of two years in
accordance with Section 2-56(b)(1) of the County’s Purchasing Code. This
suspension prohibits the Contractor from bidding on, or being awarded work,
under any new or preexisting County contract during the term of the suspension.
Accordingly, on October 5, 2022, the Director of Facilities Development and
Operations executed a termination for convenience of the annual HVAC contract
(R2020-1230) in accordance with General Condition 26. This contract termination
is being submitted to the Board as a receive and file item. (Capital
Improvements Division) Countywide (MWJ)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a contract with The Weitz Company, LLC (Weitz) to provide construction manager at risk services for the Governmental
Center Renewal and Replacement (R/R) project, located at 301 North Olive
Avenue, West Palm Beach. SUMMARY: The Governmental Center R/R project
consists of upgrades and replacement of select building finishes and systems
including security, heating ventilation air conditioning, plumbing, fire alarm,
fire sprinkler, electrical, low voltage, lighting, flooring, painting and
interior improvements to better address department operational needs.
Additional improvements to the facility may include building hardening,
exterior improvements and interior structural work. Construction services for
this project shall be implemented in phases. During the first phase of the
project, the construction manager (CM) shall assist the design
professional with a building condition assessment, including an evaluation of
the building’s structural integrity. The County will evaluate the findings and
recommendations of the aforementioned study in order to determine the most
appropriate solution to be used as the scope of the project to be constructed.
Once the construction documents are completed, the CM will bid the construction
subcontracts and provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The construction of
the facility will be authorized through a GMP amendment to the contract, which
will be presented to the appropriate approval authority. The proposed
renovations will be designed to increase the functionality of key areas within
the facility and bring the building up to current County standards. The
estimated construction cost is $50,000,000. The solicitation for the CM was
advertised on October 17, 2021 according to the Equal Business Opportunity
(EBO) Ordinance, with final selection taking place on March 15, 2022. On
October 6, 2021, the Goal Setting Committee established an Affirmative
Procurement Initiatives (API) for a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) evaluation
preference of up to ten points for SBE participation plan and five points for
CM/SBE partnering. Weitz is not a certified Small/Minority/Women-Owned
(S/M/WBE) Business Enterprise. Weitz partnered with All-Site Construction Inc.,
an S/MBE firm for services in the amount not less than 15% of its
preconstruction and construction phase fees. The CM is on notice that all GMP amendments
for construction services issued pursuant to this contract will be subject to
the requirements of the EBO, including requesting that an API be set prior to
bidding the subcontracts. Weitz is a local business. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 7 (MWJ)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment 1 to the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Agreement No. 21030 (Agreement), for
artificial reef deployment, in order to extend the reef deployment timeline for
completion to September 1, 2023, extend the Agreement expiration date to
September 30, 2023, and change the funding category from state to federal
funds. SUMMARY: On January
4, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved FWC Agreement No. 21030
(R2022-0028) and authorized the County Administrator or designee to sign all
future time extensions and any necessary minor amendments that do not
substantially change the scope of work, terms, or conditions of the
Agreement. Amendment 1 extends the reef
deployment timeline for completion to September 1, 2023, extends the Agreement
expiration date to September 30, 2023, and changes the funding category from
state to federal funds in order to utilize an existing federalized artificial
reef deployment contract. In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated
contracts/agreement/grants must be submitted by the initiating Department as a
receive and file agenda item. There is
no cost to the County. District 4 (SS)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment
Number 1 (Amendment) to the Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) (R1995-352D)
between the Department of the Army (DoA) and Palm Beach County, Florida for construction
of the Jupiter/Carlin Segment (Project) of the Palm Beach County, Florida Shore
Protection Project. SUMMARY: The PCA approved in 1995 provides Federal
cost share for periodic beach nourishment of the Project and 100% federally
funded restoration of storm damages through the Flood Control and Coastal
Emergencies Act (FCCE). The originally authorized periodic nourishment
period included two Federally
cost-shared projects completed in 1995 and 2002 before expiring in 2005. From
2005 to now, the DoA also completed two 100% Federal FCCE projects following
Hurricanes Sandy and Irma. The Amendment extends Federal participation in
periodic nourishment to 2045. There
is no cost to the County. District 1 (SS)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Sponsorship Agreement with Vic Canales Media Group,
LLC, for a cash sponsorship in the amount of $20,000 for four Carlin Park After
Dark concert events at Seabreeze Amphitheater, during the period October 8,
2022 through April 8, 2023. SUMMARY: This
Sponsorship Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) by the County Administrator and Director of the Parks and
Recreation Department in accordance with Resolution 2008-0442, amended by
Resolution 2017-0102. Sponsorship events
help offer a balanced schedule of events, which promote the quality of life in
the communities we serve. The Department is now submitting this agreement in
accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, which requires all delegated agreements to
be submitted by the initiating Department to the BCC as a receive and file
agenda item. District 1 (AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the executed
Entertainment Contractor Agreement for LAM CONSULTING ASSOCIATION LLC in an
amount not to exceed $2,000 for the All Fired Up concert at Seabreeze
Amphitheater, on October 8, 2022. SUMMARY: The Parks and Recreation
Department produces cultural activities to promote the quality of life in the
communities it serves. A sponsorship in the amount of $20,000 for
the Carlin Park After Dark concert series from Vic Canales Media Group LLC
offset the expenses of this event at the Seabreeze Amphitheater. This Entertainment Contractor
Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with
Resolution 2008-1109, amended by Resolutions 2010‑0644, 2014-0168 and
2017-1367. The Department is now
submitting this agreement in accordance with County PPM CW‑O‑051,
which requires all delegated agreements to be submitted by the initiating
Department to the BCC as a receive and file agenda item. District 1 (AH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Sound and
Light Production Service Contractor Agreement with Sanderford Sound, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $2,590 for the All Fired Up concert at Seabreeze
Amphitheater, for the period October 8, 2022 through October 9, 2022. SUMMARY: The Parks and Recreation Department
produces cultural activities to promote the quality of life in the communities
it serves. A sponsorship in the amount of $20,000 for
the Carlin Park After Dark concert series from Vic Canales Media Group LLC
offset the expenses of this event at the Seabreeze Amphitheater. This
Sound and Light Production Service Contractor Agreement has been fully executed
on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Parks and Recreation
Department in accordance with Resolution 2009-0592, amended by Resolutions 2010‑0645,
2014‑0167, 2017-1368 and 2018-0179. The Department is now submitting this agreement in accordance with County
PPM CW-O-051, which requires all delegated agreements to be submitted by the
initiating Department to the BCC as a receive and file agenda item. District
1 (AH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following two
executed
Entertainment Contractor Agreements:
A)
Nathan Mercado in an amount
not to exceed $500 for the Spider Cherry concert at Canyon Amphitheater, on
September 17, 2022; and
B) Richard Smith in an amount not to exceed $500
for the Big City Dogs Band concert at Canyon Amphitheater, on October 15, 2022.
SUMMARY: The Parks
and Recreation Department produces cultural activities to promote the quality
of life in the communities it serves. A sponsorship in the amount of $6,000 for the
Legends of the Lawn events from Nostalgic America offset the expenses of these
two concerts at the Canyon Amphitheater. These Entertainment Contractor
Agreements have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with
Resolution 2008-1109, amended by Resolutions 2010‑0644, 2014-0168 and
2017-1367. The Department is now submitting
these agreements in accordance with County PPM CW‑O‑051,
which requires all delegated agreements to be submitted by the initiating
Department to the BCC as a receive and file agenda item. District 5 (AH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed
Amphitheater Rental Agreement with American Cancer Society, Inc. for the Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Sunset Cove Amphitheater, for the period
of October 14, 2022 through October 15, 2022. SUMMARY: This Amphitheater Rental Agreement has
been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the
Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with Resolution
2009-0335, amended by Resolutions 2009-1807, 2012-1715, and 2014-0166. The Department
is now submitting this agreement in accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, which
requires all delegated agreements to be submitted by the initiating Department
to the BCC as a receive and file agenda item. District 5 (AH)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed
second amendment to the Independent Contractor Agreement with Stephen
VanCoppenolle, Adult Water Aerobics Program, North County Aquatic Complex, to increase
the amount of the agreement (R2021-1835, amended R2021-1835), by $1,000 for a
total amount not to exceed $6,250 for the period of October 1, 2021 through
September 30, 2022. SUMMARY: The Independent Contractor Agreement has
been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the
County Administrator and Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in
accordance with Resolution 94-422, amended by Resolutions 2002-2103, 2007-0409,
2012-0168, 2017-0822 and 2021-2049. The Department is now submitting this amendment
in accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, which requires all delegated agreements
to be submitted by the initiating Department to the BCC as a receive and file
agenda item. District 1 (AH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following 11 executed Independent
Contractor Agreements:
A)
Coralytes, LLC, US
Synchronized Swimming Coach at Aqua Crest Pool, for the period of October 1,
2022 through September 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $62,244;
B)
LB2 Enterprises, Inc., US
Masters Swimming Coach at Aqua Crest Pool, for the period of October 1, 2022
through September 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $92,000;
C)
Lightning Swimming, LLC,
USA Swimming Coach at Lake Lytal Pool, for the period of October 1, 2022
through September 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $138,978;
D)
LB2 Enterprises, Inc., US
Masters Swimming Coach at Lake Lytal Pool, for the period of October 1, 2022
through September 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $26,922;
E)
Derek Jones, US Diving
Coach at North County Aquatic Complex, for the period of October 1, 2022
through September 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $87,828;
F)
Jupiter Dragons Swim Team
LLC, USA Swimming Coach at North County Aquatic Complex, for the period of
October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $244,501;
G)
LB2 Enterprises, Inc., US
Masters Swimming Coach at North County Aquatic Complex, for the period of
October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $131,838;
H)
Mary Lou Putnam, Water
Aerobics Instructor at North County Aquatic Complex, for the period of October
1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $24,001;
I)
Stephen VanCoppenolle,
Water Aerobics Instructor at North County Aquatic Complex, for the period of
October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $7,000;
J) Gold Coast Gymnastics, Inc., Gymnastics
Instructor at West Boynton Recreation Center, for the period of October 18,
2022 through October 13, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $7,546; and
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(Cont’d)
7. (Cont’d)
K)
Modern Bujutsu Karate
Florida, Inc., Karate Instructor at West Boynton Recreation Center, for the
period of October 19, 2022 through October 27, 2023 in an amount not to exceed
$11,813.
SUMMARY: These Independent Contractor Agreements have
been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the
County Administrator and Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in
accordance with Resolution 94-422, amended by Resolutions 2002-2103, 2007-0409,
2012-0168, 2017-0822 and 2021-2049. The
Department is now submitting these agreements in accordance with County PPM
CW-O-051, which requires all delegated agreements to be submitted by the
initiating Department to the BCC as a receive and file agenda item. Districts 1, 2, 3 & 7 (AH)
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a standard
Interlocal Agreement for Information Systems Services (ISS) support services
provided to municipalities and special taxing districts in preparing their non-ad
valorem (NAV) assessment rolls; and
B) authorize the County
Administrator or designee to delegate authority to ISS to execute interlocal
agreements with municipalities and special taxing districts associated with
these services.
SUMMARY: Section 197.3632,
Florida Statutes, establishes a uniform method for levying collection and
enforcement of NAV assessments imposed by counties, municipalities, and special
districts. These assessments are calculated on a unit basis rather than on
property value and are used to pay for an improvement or service to the
property such as drainage, lighting, paving or fire hydrants. ISS has
historically assisted special districts and municipalities in the final
preparation of their assessment rolls. Countywide (DB)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the executed Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office State Law Enforcement Trust Fund Agreement (LETF) which provides partial
funding of expenses associated with regulation of home caregivers in the amount
of $10,000 for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. SUMMARY: The Department of Public Safety Division
of Consumer Affairs administers the Home Caregiver Ordinance, a general fund
program. While home caregivers affiliated with an agency pay a $30 application
fee and private/independent caregivers pay a $100 application fee for the ID
Badge, there is an annual shortfall of revenue that is offset by general funds.
To close this revenue shortfall and keep the five-year ID badge affordable,
staff submitted an application to LETF and was subsequently notified of the
$10,000 award. R2021-1848 authorized the
County Administrator or designee to sign future LETF agreements including
amendments and renewals that do not change the scope of work or terms and
conditions of the contract. The County received the fully executed agreement on
September 30, 2022. Countywide (RS)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file Amendment 10 for subcontract #16TFGR26
with the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) in the amount of
$270,971 to define tasks and deliverables for the period of July 1, 2022
through June 30, 2023, to provide sexual assault recovery services for a total
of $1,204,811 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2026; and
B) approve budget amendment of $114,801 in the
Public Safety Grants Fund to adjust the budget to the actual grant awards.
SUMMARY: FCASV provides
funding to Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety Division of Victim
Services (DVS) through the award of annual grants to support and enhance sexual assault recovery
services to primary and secondary victims. Amendment 10 to subcontract #16TFGR26
(R2016-1195,CSFA 64.061 and CSFA 64.069), revises the contract amount from
$1,090,010 to $1,204,811 which is inclusive of the $933,840 allocation received
in the previous grant periods and $270,971 allocated for the current grant
period. Amendment 10 reduces the Rape Crisis Trust Fund Award from $58,456 to
$57,575 due to a reduction in funds allocated from the Department of Health and
provides additional General Revenue (GR+) funding in the amount of $115,682
effective September 1, 2022 for staff salaries and benefits. Amendment 10 also
requires a Monthly Expenditure Report to report GR+ expenditures on a monthly
basis to verify that funds are spent on allowable costs. These contracts will
continue to fund two Victim Advocates and one Victim Services Project
Coordinator. The Project Coordinator specializes in follow up care for victims
of sexual assault and provides services such as organizing comprehensive
medical follow up and other supportive services as needed. All other provisions in the contract are
still in effect and are to be performed at the level specified in the contract.
If grant-funding ceases, the positions associated with these contracts will be
deleted from the DVS complement. R2006-0095 authorized the County Administrator
or designee to execute FCASV grant contracts on behalf of the County. No County matching funds are required. Countywide
(RS)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment 5 for subcontract 18SAS26 with the
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) to provide sexual assault
services increasing the total subcontract amount by $94,926 for the period of August
1, 2022 through July 31, 2023; and
B) a budget amendment in the amount of $77,203
in the Public Safety Grants Fund to adjust the budget to the actual grant
award.
SUMMARY: This is year five of a Sexual Assault
Services Program Formula Grant (CFDA#16.017) that was awarded by FCASV to the
Palm Beach County Division of Victim Services (PBCDVS) to support and provide
sexual assault services to primary and secondary victims. Amendment 5 to
contract #18SAS26 (R2018-1038) revises the total contract amount to $498,979,
which is inclusive of the $99,654 allocation received in Grant Year (GY) 18,
$103,135 allocation in GY19, $106,338 allocation in GY20, $94,926 allocation in
GY21 and $94,926 allocation in GY22. This amendment provides continued funding
to the County for one full time Victim Advocate position to increase
intervention, advocacy, accompaniment and support services to adult, youth, and
child victims of sexual assault and those collaterally impacted by the
victimization. Emphasis is on the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and
queer communities. If grant funding ceases, the position associated with this
grant will be deleted from the PBCDVS complement. No County matching funds are required. Countywide (RS)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: agreements with two governmental agencies for the reimbursement of
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant funding for medical equipment:
1. City of
Delray Beach; and
2. City of
Riviera Beach
SUMMARY: Palm Beach County (County) was awarded
$138,411 (CSFA #64.005) during the FY 2021-22 grant cycle from the State of
Florida Department of Health, EMS Bureau, to improve and expand EMS systems.
The grant funding may be used by the County or municipal agencies to purchase
EMS equipment. Accordingly, the County has agreed to reimburse the following
municipalities: The City of Delray Beach for the purchase of Advanced Airway Training
for 100 Officers not to exceed the amount of $10,500.00 and the City of Riviera
Beach for the purchase of upgrade equipment for their existing 7 LifePak 15s
not to exceed the amount of $18,055.95.
Agreements with seven other governmental agencies for a total of
$73,985.80 were approved on October 4, 2022 (R2022-1130 through R2022-1136). In
addition, $25,414.64 is allocated to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and
$6,840.70 will be used to purchase AEDs for Countywide facilities. The
remaining $3,613.91 is due to a change in the amount budgeted for the City of
Riviera Beach and the final agreement. A separate item will receive and file
the grant change request. Any remaining
unspent balance will roll over into the new grant cycle. On August 13,
2013, the County Administrator or designee was authorized to execute these
standard agreements between the County and various governmental and
non-governmental agencies and make non-substantive and ministerial changes on
behalf of the Board of County Commissioners after approval of legal sufficiency
by the County Attorney’s Office, and within budgeted allocations. No
County matching funds are required. Countywide
(SB)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(Cont’d)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the third amendment to contract for Consulting/Professional Services
with Phamatech, Inc. (R2020-1393) extending the contract through September 30,
2023, for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $30,000. SUMMARY: On
September 15, 2020, the County issued a one-year contract for the period
September 15, 2020, through September 30, 2021, in the amount of $116,000 with
Phamatech, Inc. (R2020-1393) to provide drug testing services to approximately
15-20 indigent pretrial defendants per week who are on supervised release and
are subject to court-ordered random testing. The first amendment (R2021-0449)
incorporated an eight-panel screen, bringing the unit rate from $35 to $35.75.
The second amendment (R2022-0215) extended the contract through September 30,
2022, for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $58,000. The third amendment
extends the contract for one more year for a not to exceed contract amount of
$30,000 through September 30, 2023. The Phamatech contract is funded by the
MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge grant, which was extended to September
30, 2023 to expend all of the grant funds. R2022-0215 authorized the County
Administrator or designee to execute amendments and administrative documents
associated with the above contracts, on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners, after approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s
Office, and within budgeted allocations.
Countywide (SF)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following executed agreements to collaborate as partners for the
placement of mental health counseling student interns for the period September
1, 2022 through August 31, 2027 unless terminated earlier, and with no
financial obligation.
A) Affiliation Agreement with Palm Beach Atlantic University,
Inc. (PBA); and
B) Agreement with Florida Atlantic University (FAU).
SUMMARY: These agreements
formalize the cooperative arrangements between PBA, FAU and Palm Beach County
(PBC) for the development and implementation of the practicum and internship
program for mental health counseling students. It outlines the respective
duties, responsibilities, policies, and procedures that will be undertaken by
PBA and FAU and PBC. PBA and FAU will only refer to PBC students that have
completed the required prerequisites for the internship. PBC will provide a
training program and training facilities, designate a supervisor, ensure
students receive the required service hours, and evaluate performance by
completing evaluations for each semester. PBC, PBA and FAU will each be
responsible for their own costs. R2018-0314 and R2018-0315 authorized the
County Administrator or designee to execute future agreements relating to
internship programs with universities on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners, after approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s
Office and within budgeted allocations. Countywide (RS)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC.
SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file Grant Modification 1 to the FY21 State Homeland
Security Subgrant Agreement with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency
Management to provide supplemental funds in the amount of $462,317 for the Palm
Beach County Sheriff’s Office;
and
B) approve a budget
amendment in the amount of $462,317 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
SUMMARY: On March 22,
2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved a grant award from the State of Florida, Division of Emergency
Management in the amount of $763,240 for the period of January 18, 2022 through
March 31, 2023 to support various domestic security initiatives (R2022-0254).
This modification will increase grant funds by $462,317, which brings the grant
award total to $1,225,557. These additional funds will be used to support a
statewide law enforcement data sharing system administered by the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement. There is
no match associated with this award. The
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number for this program is
97.067 and the contract number is R0515. Countywide (RS)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an
indemnification agreement between Petros PACE Administrator, LLC, (Petros
PACE), as an Administrator of Florida Green Finance Authority, and Palm Beach
County, Florida. SUMMARY: The Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) has authorized a County Property Assessed Clean
Energy (PACE) program for third parties to provide funding for energy
efficiency, renewable energy, and wind resistant improvements for residential
and commercial properties by levying non-ad valorem assessments on property
owner tax bills. The County enters into interlocal agreements (ILAs) with
multiple PACE agencies/authorities/districts (Districts) for them to provide
the financing for qualifying improvements. Districts are then required to
obtain indemnification agreements from all third-party administrators, whom the
Districts use to execute PACE financing. In the ILA between Palm Beach County
and the Florida Green Finance Authority (FGFA) district (R2017-1103), the BCC
authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute such indemnification
agreements with subsequent administrators of FGFA. The BCC then rescinded such
delegated authority at the September 10, 2019 BCC meeting. The Office of
Resilience is bringing forth this item because FGFA seeks to add Petros PACE as
a PACE third-party administrator for commercial projects, thus requiring an
indemnification agreement. This indemnification agreement acknowledges that Petros
PACE is a third-party administrator for FGFA and that Petros PACE agrees to
indemnify and hold the County harmless as Petros PACE assists FGFA. Countywide
(RM)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
EE. TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a fully executed Palm Beach County FY23 Category “B” Grant Agreement
with Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Inc., totaling $226,234 and managed by the
Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Inc., d.b.a. as Cultural Council for
Palm Beach County (Cultural Council) for the promotion/marketing of cultural
events (Grant). This Grant was approved by the Tourist Development Council
(TDC) on October 13, 2022, for the term October 13, 2022 – September 30, 2023. 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. On June 7, 1994, the Board of County Commissioners adopted
Resolution (R94-702) authorizing the County Administrator and/or the Executive
Director of the TDC to enter into grant agreements with Category “B” grantees
after they have been approved by the TDC. Cultural organizations with operating
budgets of $1.175 million or more are eligible for Category “B” funding. After completing an application for funding,
the organizations and their programs are reviewed by a grant panel, which
recommends funding levels. The County
previously approved 21 Category “B” grants for FY2023 (R2022-1317 through
1337), the Grant was not among them due to programming issues. At the request
of the Cultural Council, the TDC set funding for this Grant aside pending
correction of those issues. In October,
members of the Center’s Board of Directors and the new CEO/President presented to the TDC about the improvements made to the
Center, the reestablishment of programs and resolution of all pending issues. A
request was made by the Cultural Council to approve the Grant. The TDC approved
the Grant at the October 13, 2022, TDC meeting. This Grant will fund events,
which will promote/market cultural tourism in Palm Beach County. District 1
(YBH)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
DECEMBER 6, 2022
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A) Certificate
of Recognition to Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden (District 2)
B) Proclamation
declaring December 12, 2022 as the Center for Arts & Innovation Day in Palm
Beach County (District 5)
C) Proclamation
declaring December 1, 2022 as World AIDS Day in Palm Beach County (District 7)
D) Certificate
of Recognition presented to Loucia Lynch for earning the Palm Tran Connection
Operator of the Year award from the Florida Commission for the Transportation
Disadvantaged (District 5)
E) Proclamation
declaring December 2022 as Impaired Driving Awareness Month in Palm Beach
County (District 7)
F) Proclamation
declaring December 6, 2022 as Ellen Jacoby Day in Palm Beach County (District
5)
G) Proclamation
declaring December 2022 as Palm Beach County Disability Employment Awareness
Month in Palm Beach County (District 4)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
DECEMBER 6, 2022
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to concur: with the
appointment by the State Surgeon General of Jyothi Gunta, MD, MPH, as the
Director of the Palm Beach County Health Department. SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section
154.04(1)(b), Florida Statutes, the Board of County Commissioners must concur
with the State Surgeon General’s appointment of the County Health Department
Director. Dr. Gunta will replace Dr. Alina
Alonso effective upon her retirement on February 28, 2023. Dr. Gunta is
expected to officially be appointed as Director on March 1, 2023. Countywide
(HH)
B. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt the Southeast Florida Regional Climate
Change Compact (Compact) Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) 3.0;
B) authorize the County Administrator to implement RCAP
3.0 where appropriate and practicable; and
C) authorize any member of the Palm Beach County Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) or staff to sign a pledge signifying BCC support for
regional collaboration, action on climate change, and RCAP 3.0 at the upcoming
14th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit
(Summit).
SUMMARY: RCAP 3.0 will be
the latest update to the Compact RCAP, a catalogue of adaptation and mitigation
strategies for addressing sea level rise and other climate change issues. RCAP
3.0 is intended to be a framework for actions that can be implemented by local governments
and other organizations within the four-County Compact region. The original
RCAP was adopted by the BCC in 2014 and updated in 2017. RCAP 3.0 has been
developed through the Compact with significant input from local stakeholders.
The language of RCAP 3.0 has been finalized, and graphic design should be
complete before the upcoming Summit, to be held on December 8 and 9, 2022. At
the Summit, the Compact will ask local elected officials and stakeholders to sign
a pledge supporting the Compact and the goals of RCAP 3.0. Approval of this
item will constitute formal adoption of RCAP 3.0 by the County, and will
authorize any member of the BCC or staff to join other regional elected
officials and stakeholders in pledging support for the Compact, climate action,
and the RCAP. Countywide (RM)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
5. REGULAR AGENDA
C. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff request Board
direction: regarding a potential text amendment to the
County’s Comprehensive Plan to allow for the development of the Brookside
property in light of the restrictions that currently encumber the same. SUMMARY:
On November 15, 2022, the
Board of County Commissioners (Board) directed Staff to provide a report on the
history regarding the County’s acquisition of the Brookside property and the
required actions to, and potential consequences of, proceed with a text
amendment to the County’s Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) to allow for
development of the real estate holding. The Brookside property was originally
acquired by the County in 2003 as part of the Agricultural Reserve Acquisition
program. The property was sold in 2006, without development rights and with
restrictions for conservation, agricultural and equestrian uses. If the Board
were to initiate a text amendment to the Comp Plan in December 2022, the
process would result in the item being considered by the Planning Commissions
in Fall 2023, with transmittal hearing by the Board in November 1, 2023 and an
adoption hearing by the Board in February 2024. (FDO Admin) Countywide (HJF)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
5. REGULAR AGENDA
D. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a budget transfer of $1,580,000 in the
General Fund from Contingency Reserves to the County Transportation Trust Fund;
and
B) a budget amendment of $1,580,000 in the
County Transportation Trust Fund to recognize the transfer and appropriate it
to Streetscape Section Contractual Services.
SUMMARY: There are four contracts, which cover the
maintenance of various landscaped thoroughfare medians throughout Palm Beach
County. The costs have increased with the rebidding of the annual contracts by
178% over the previous contracts. The average cost per cut increased from
$5,535 to $18,135. Our past annual maintenance contract vendors have chosen not
to renew existing contracts or have terminated their contracts early, citing
increased costs, labor shortages, and difficult working environment. As such,
all four contracts have been rebid this year.
The maintenance contracts include regular mowing service, yearly
fertilizer and mulching application, and spraying treatments, as needed. In addition, tree-trimming services are also
covered in the budget line item. There is not sufficient funding to cover the
annual contracts at the current level of service of 16 cuts per year. In order
to continue at the same level of service, a budget transfer of $800,000 is
necessary for FY 2023. It is recommended to increase the number of cuts each
year to protect the integrity and improve the overall appearance of our
landscaped thoroughfare medians. Mowing performed at the correct height and
frequency is essential to the health and density of the grass. Issues with the
current level of service have resulted in unsightly appearance to County
roadways; loss of grass quality due to infrequent mowing and proliferation of
weed seed dispersal; excessive wear and damage to vendor equipment; increase in
trash accumulation; and excessive discharge of grass clippings that negatively
impacts the existing turf and storm drainage systems (flooding and water
quality). For comparison, other County Departments provide annual grounds
maintenance service events as follows:
Parks and Recreation - 24 cuts/year; Facilities Development and
Operations - 27 cuts/year; Library - 35 cuts/year; and Water Utilities - 50
cuts/year. A budget transfer of $1,580,000 is necessary for FY 2023 in order to
increase the level of service to 24 cuts annually. Countywide (YBH)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
5. REGULAR AGENDA
E. OFFICE
OF COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve
the following agreements (FY 2023 NEAT Grant Agreements) to implement various
community improvement projects and initiatives through the Office of Community
Revitalization’s (OCR) Neighborhood Engagement and Transformation (NEAT) Grants
Program for a total of $98,000:
1.
an agreement with The Busch
Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 for a demonstration
garden project to benefit homeowners in eligible Countywide Community
Revitalization Team (CCRT) areas;
2. an agreement with Limestone Creek Advocates, Inc. in an amount
not-to-exceed $10,000 for a neighborhood emergency project to acquire portable,
life-saving devices and training;
3. an agreement with Michael Mayweathers, an individual representing the
Limestone Creek community, in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 for a memorial
wall project to commemorate those residents buried in unmarked historical
graves in one of the oldest burial grounds in Palm Beach County;
4. an agreement with Student Aces, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000
for a butterfly garden project to address behavioral health issues for students
in the Glades;
5. an agreement with The Glades Initiative, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed
$8,000 for a resource guide project to provide residents with an array of
available resources and information on how to access needed services in the
Glades region;
6. an agreement with the City of Pahokee in an amount not-to-exceed
$20,000, $10,000 for the MLK park repair project and $10,000 for a splash pad
repair project;
7. an agreement with Paint Your Heart Out Palm Beach County, Inc. in an
amount not-to-exceed $20,000, $10,000
for a painting project and $10,000 for a home beautification project for
qualified homes in CCRT neighborhoods; and
8. an agreement with Rebuilding Together of the Palm Beaches, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 for
critical home repairs for low-income homeowners in CCRT neighborhoods;
DECEMBER 6, 2022
5. REGULAR AGENDA
E. OFFICE
OF COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION (Cont’d)
1. (Cont’d)
B) delegate authority to the
County Administrator or designee to approve minor changes to the scope of work
of the FY 2023 NEAT Grant Agreements that do not increase the awarded grant
funding or change the scope of work or the overall intent of the program; and
C) approve revisions to the NEAT Grants Program and
application.
SUMMARY: The NEAT Grants Program, established by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on March 13, 2018,
provides funding to
neighborhood-based groups and/or organizations for projects that improve the
quality of life in their communities.
This agenda item includes eight agreements
for the recommended ten projects for
this year’s cycle. The projects will be
completed in FY 2023 and include a variety of activities. Staff is requesting BCC approval of the
agreements and related funding, as well as the delegation of authority to the
County Administrator or designee to approve minor changes to the scope of work. Additionally, staff is requesting the BCC to
approve the following revisions to the NEAT Grants Program: 1) limit funding to
projects located only within designated CCRT areas and the Glades region,
including the municipalities of Belle Glade, South Bay and Pahokee; 2) clarify
who and what types of organizations are eligible to apply; and 3) add
infrastructure and resiliency type of projects as eligible activities under the
program. These revisions are intended to clarify the program guidelines and eligibility
requirements, focus County funding on areas which are under OCR’s purview, and
allow for critical neighborhood improvements. OCR staff is recommending
approval of the revisions to the program. Countywide (RS)
F. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff requests
Board direction: on the County’s
six Strategic Priorities. SUMMARY: Staff
presented on the County’s six Strategic Priorities on November 22, 2022. The
presentations focused on inter-departmental collaborations to address needs and
progress on work completed in relation to the individual strategic priorities
and how they coordinate with the County’s Mission and Vision. Further
discussion on the current Strategic Priorities was requested by the Board to
determine if the current Strategic Priorities shall remain in place or be
updated. The priorities are as follows: Economic Development, Housing and
Homelessness, Environmental Protection, Infrastructure, Public Safety, and
Substance Use and Behavior Disorders. Countywide (DB)
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DECEMBER 6, 2022
5. REGULAR AGENDA
G. AIRPORTS
1. ADD-ON: Staff recommends
motion to approve: Corrective Action Plan (CAP) required by Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA), Final Agency Decision (FAD) in Forman v. Palm Beach County, FAA Docket
No. 16-17-13 for submission to the FAA for approval, providing for a commitment
by the County to the repeal of Section 12-6(a) of the Airport Regulations
(R98-220, as amended) (Jet Restriction), which prohibits pure turbo-jet
aircraft and aircraft in excess of 12,500 pounds engaging in air cargo
operations from operating at the Palm Beach County Park Airport (Lantana
Airport); removal of notations referring to the Jet Restriction from aviation
facility records; continued suspension of enforcement of the Jet Restriction
pending approval of the CAP by the FAA; notification to interested parties of
the suspension of enforcement of the Jet Restriction; and completion of the
Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study, including submission of a forecast to the
FAA with the anticipated volume of jet operations. SUMMARY: On January 13, 2021, the FAA issued a FAD determining the Jet
Restriction was adopted in violation of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act
(ANCA) and the County’s federal grant obligations. The FAA ordered the County
to submit a CAP within 60 days, which must, subject to FAA approval, permit
immediate access to jet aircraft capable of using the Lantana Airport’s
existing runways, and, within 180 days, provide a formal, legal commitment to
rescind or not enforce the Jet Restriction. On February 9, 2021, the Board
directed the County Attorney to file a petition for review with the U.S. Court
of Appeals and suspended enforcement of the Jet Restriction pending review. On
November 18, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals issued an opinion denying the
County and City of Atlantis’ (City) joint petition for review. As a result, the
County remains in violation of federal law and its grant assurance obligations,
risking further enforcement action by the FAA. Currently, the FAA will not act
on any applications submitted by the County for general aviation Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) entitlement funds; discretionary AIP grants; or
grants created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including the County’s
allocated funding under Airport Infrastructure Grant program and discretionary
grants under the Airport Terminal Program for any airport within the County’s
Airport System, including the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). If the
County does not submit a CAP acceptable to the FAA, the FAA may take additional
enforcement action, including terminating the County’s eligibility for primary
airport entitlement funds under the AIP and the County’s Passenger Facility
Charge collection authority for PBI. Submission of the CAP to the FAA is
required to restore the County’s compliance with federal law and grant
assurance obligations and is strongly recommended by both the County’s outside
legal counsel and County Attorney’s office. The CAP provides the County will
adopt a resolution repealing the Jet Restriction in accordance with Florida law
(FL Stat. 332.08(2)); remove of notations referring the Jet Restriction in
aviation facility records; notify Errol Forman (Complainant) that he may
operate his jet aircraft at the Lantana Airport; notify the City that the
County is unable to continue to enforce the Jet Restriction as set forth in the
Interlocal Governmental Agreement for Lantana Airport (Interlocal) (R91-324D);
and complete the County’s LNA Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study (R2019-1687),
including the submission of a forecast of aircraft activity to the FAA with the
anticipated volume jet operations and conducting a public meeting regarding the
forecast. Countywide (AH)
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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DECEMBER 6, 2022
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the updated Board Directive Reports which
include in process and completed board directive items. SUMMARY: At the
February 6, 2018 Board of County Commissioners Meeting, direction was given to
the County Administrator to submit monthly a status report of the board
directives. The report categorizes: 1)
In Process Items and 2) Completed
Items. The report continues to be updated on an on-going basis. Countywide
(DC)
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
DECEMBER 6, 2022
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
District 3 – COMMISSIONER DAVE KERNER
District 4 – COMMISSIONER MARCI WOODWARD
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
District 6 - COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER
District 7 – COMMISSIONER MACK BERNARD
DECEMBER 6, 2022
9. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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DECEMBER 6, 2022
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."