ORDER OF BUSINESS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

 

DECEMBER 2, 2008

 

 

TUESDAY                                                                                                                COMMISSION

9:30 A.M.                                                                                                                   CHAMBERS

 

 

1.         CALL TO ORDER

 

A.        Roll Call

B.        Invocation

C.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

2.         AGENDA APPROVAL

 

A.        Additions, Deletions, Substitutions

B.        Adoption

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 7 - 32)

 

4.         SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M. (Page 33)

 

5.         PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Page 34) 

 

6.         REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 35 - 39)

            TIME CERTAIN 10:15 A.M. (“MyMinutes” Presentation by Clerk & Comptroller) (Page 35)

 

7.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Pages 40 - 42)

 

8.         MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M.  (Page 43)

 

9.         STAFF COMMENTS (Page 44)

 

10.       COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 45)

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT (Page 45)

 

 

 

 

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DECEMBER 2, 2008

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

A.  ADMINISTRATION

Page 7

            3A-1    Neighborhood Partnership Grants

Page 8

            3A-2    HUD Letters of Removal of Environmental Grant Condition for Brownfield Economic Development Initiative

            3A-3    Amendment No. 1 with Business Development Board for business recruitment assistance

 

B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER

Page 8

            3B-1    Warrant list

            3B-2    Minutes

            3B-3    Contracts and claim settlements list

Page 9

            3B-4    Annual financial reports, excess fees and unexpended budget for FY 2007-2008

 

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 9

            3C-1   Deleted

            3C-2   Budget Transfer for Lakeridge Boulevard speed humps

Page 10

            3C-3   Assessment rolls for Kidd St., 2nd St., McConnell St., Clinton Blvd. & Cambridge St. Projects

            3C-4   Report of plat recordation’s (July 1 – September 30, 2008)

            3C-5   Resolution declaring acquisition of 2 parcels relative to Lawrence Road improvements

            3C-6   Resolution declaring acquisition of 1 parcel relative to Haverhill R/Stacy St. traffic signal

Page 11

            3C-7   Contract with Ranger Construction Industries for Alternate A1A improvements

            3C-8   Agreement with City of West Palm Beach regarding lighting system along Okeechobee Blvd

 

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 11

            3D-1   Payment to Leon County for pro-rata share of professional services in litigation case

Page 12

            3D-2   Palm Beach County-Congress Avenue Widening Statement of Offer & Purchase Agreement for Parcel 312 owned by Atlantis Golf Club, Inc.

            3D-3   List law firms to the County’s bond counsel rotation list

 

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

Page 12

            3E-1    Amendment No. 1 with Area Agency on Aging for Older Americans Act Program

            3E-2    Contract with Multilingual Psychotherapy Centers for mental health services for Early Head Start children

Page 13

            3E-3    Contract with DCF for Brief Intervention and Treatment for Elders Program

            3E-4    Travel for 2 Head Start Policy Council Members to attend Annual Parent Training Conference

 

F. AIRPORTS

Page 13

            3F-1    Commercial/Industrial Demand Reduction Rider Agreement with FPL for long term parking garage

Page 14

            3F-2    Receive and file seven (7) original agreements for Department of Airports

 

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 14

            3G-1   Appointment of Senior Manager and Co-Managers for the $90M Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds


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H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 15

            3H-1   Contract with Musco Sports Lighting for outdoor lighting at Santaluces Athletic Complex

            3H-2   Amendment No. 2 with Stephen L. Boruff for Fire Rescue projects architectural services

            3H-3   Change Order No. 76 with The Weitz Company for South County Courthouse project

            3H-4   Utility Easement Agreement in favor of FPL for Fire Station No. 32

Page 16

            3H-5   Resolution conveying County’s interest in four (4) properties to City of Pahokee

            3H-6   Resolution conveying County’s interest in 13 properties to City of Belle Glade

Page 17

            3H-7   Utility Easement Agreement in favor of FPL for South County Regional Park restroom facility

            3H-8   Notice of exercise of second and final option to lease with San Castle Community Leadership Organization for operation of a community center

            3H-9   Termination of Lease with South Florida Science Museum adjacent to Lake Lytal Park for new science museum

 

I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Page 18

            3I-1     Amendment No. 4 with City of Belle Glade regarding drainage improvements to several roads

 

J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING  -  None

 

K. WATER UTILITIES

Page 18

            3K-1    Change Order No. 7 with Widell, Inc. for Northern Region Utility Site

            3K-2    Receive and file one (1) Agreement for Emergency Generator Purchase with Venetian Isles

Page 19

            3K-3    Supplemental No. 3 to CSA with Mock-Roos regarding City of Lake Worth Water Treatment Plant

            3K-4    Contract with TLC Diversified, Inc. for wastewater lift station rehabilitation project

            3K-5    Receive and file standard development agreements and renewal agreements

 

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Page 20

            3L-1    Resolution authorizing disbursement of funds for construction of Boynton/Ocean Ridge Mangrove Riprap project

            3L-2    50-Year Lease Agreement with SFWMD for 256.94 acres to be managed as part of the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area

Page 21

            3L-3    Revised Management Plan for Jupiter Ridge Natural Area

            3L-4    Amended and Restated Management and Maintenance Agreement with Bridgewater Ventures for wildlife/greenway corridor

Page 22

            3L-5    Receive and file law enforcement agreements for presence in estuarine waters

            3L-6    Project Agreement with FIND for construction of Snook Islands public use facility project

Page 23

            3L-7    Interlocal Agreement with City of Riviera Beach regarding Singer Island erosion control project

            3L-8    Task Order No. 0878-02 with Humiston and Moore Engineers regarding erosion control project for Singer Island

Page 24

            3L-9    Amendment No. 1 with FDEP for Singer Island shore protection project

            3L-10  Contract with Murray Logan Construction for pedestrian bridge over C-18 Canal


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M. PARKS & RECREATION

Page 24

            3M-1   Receive and file School Board RAP for Rosenwald Elementary safety patrol trip

Page 25

            3M-2   Receive and file School Board RAP for Boynton Beach High chorus trip

            3M-3   First Amendment with City of Boynton Breach for 2008 Boynton Beach Heritage Celebration

            3M-4   Deleted

            3M-5   Agreement with Cops Helping Kids for 2008 Silver Gloves boxing tournament

            3M-6   Agreement with Police Athletic League of West Palm Beach for 2008 Gramercy Park summer camp program

            3M-7   Agreement with Artists Showcase of the Palm Beaches for multi-cultural art programs

Page 26

            3M-8   Agreement with Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic Alliance for recreational and cultural amenities map

            3M-9   Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Florida Boating Improvement Program grant for DuBois Park docks and shoreline stabilization project

            3M-10 Agreement with MLK, Jr. Coordinating Committee for performing arts competition and scholarship breakfast

Page 27

            3M-11 Receive and file School Board RAP for Golden Grove Elementary fitness trail equipment

            3M-12 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Project Agreement for John Prince Memorial Park

Page 28

            3M-13 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Project Agreement for Lake Ida Park

            3M-14 Ratify Florida Coastal Partnership Initiative grant application to FDEP regarding Zeke’s Marina

Page 29

            3M-15 Receive and file three (3) independent contractors agreements

            3M-16 Budget Transfer to Bert Winters boat ramp improvements

            3M-17 Budget Transfer to Sansbury Way Park

            3M-18 Interlocal Agreement with School District for the mutual use of recreational facilities

 

N. LIBRARY  -  None

 

P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE  -  None

 

Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION  -  None

 

R.  HUMAN RESOURCES  -  None

 

S. FIRE RESCUE

Page 30

            3S-1    Appoint Michael C. McCurdy and John Sluth to Lantana Firefighters Pension Fund Board

            3S-2    Receive and file one (1) standard agreement for swimming lesions with YMCA

            3S-3    Interlocal Agreement for Interfacility Ambulance Funding with Glades Hospital Holdings, Inc.

             

T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT  -  None

 

U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES  -  None

 

V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION  -  None

 

W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS  -   None

 

X. PUBLIC SAFETY

Page 31

            3X-1    Receive and file grant documents with Florida Council Against Sexual Violence

            3X-2    Receive and file Victim of Crime Act Grant Agreement with Office of Attorney General

            3X-3    Receive and file SARA Planning Grant Agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

 

Y. PURCHASING  -  None

 

Z. RISK MANAGEMENT  -  None

 

AA. PALM TRAN

Page 32

            3AA-1 Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT to fund construction of park and ride lots

 

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.

Page 33

            4A       Presentation of check from Florida Inland Navigation District for Burt Reynolds Park

            4B       Presentation of check from Florida Inland Navigation District for South Lake Worth Inlet Sand Trap Dredging Project

            4C       Governor’s Point of Light Award to Matilda Nieves

            4D       Arbor Day

            4E       Joey Bergsma Retinoblastoma Month

            4F       Certificate of Appreciation to Frank Barbieri

            4G       Animal Rights Day

 

           

PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M.

Page 34

            5A       Five-Year Road Program Ordinance

            5B       Ordinance adopting Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Village of Palm Springs

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

ADMINISTRATION

Page 35

            6A-1    Amendment No. 3 to Palm Beach County Section 108 Loan Program criteria

 

            CLERK & COMPTROLLER

Page 35

            6B-1    “MyMinutes” presentation – TIME CERTAIN 10:15 A.M.

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 36

            6C-1   Pine Crest Preparatory School Bond Application

 

            ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 36

            6D-1   Municipal Service Taxing Unit Special Assessment Ordinance

            6D-2   Reimbursement Agreement with Village of Wellington for traffic signal at Forest Hill Blvd/Quercus Lane

             

            FIRE RESCUE

Page 37

            6E-1    Collective Bargaining Agreement with Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Local 2928, IAFF, Inc.

            6E-2    Ordinance amending boundaries of Fire Rescue MSTU to include Village of Palm Springs

            6E-3    Ordinance amending boundaries of Fire Rescue MSTU to include City of Lake Worth

 

            PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING

Page 38

            6F-1    Resolution changing street name of Orange Road to Old Orange Road


DECEMBER 2, 2008

 

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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED

 

 

            PUBLIC SAFETY

Page 38

            6G-1   Adult Entertainment Ordinance

 

            WATER UTILITIES

Page 38

            6H-1   Addition of six (6) Meter Reader positions

 

            SHERIFF

Page 39

            6I-1     Nightclub Security Ordinance

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS  (Pages 40 - 42)

 

 

MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.  (Page 43)

 

 

STAFF COMMENTS  (Page 44)

 

 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 45)

 

 

ADJOURNMENT (Page 45)

 


DECEMBER 2, 2008

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Neighborhood Partnership Grant (NPG) funding agreements for Fiscal Year 2008-2009:

 

A) an Agreement with Pleasant Ridge Property Owners Association, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $10,000 to install landscaping on Osceola right-of-way, concrete post markers and a dedication plaque;

 

B) an Agreement with Lantana Homes Homeowners Association, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,700 to install lighting and landscaping for entrance signs;

 

C) an Agreement with Homes At Lawrence Homeowners Association, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $14,100 to excavate and install American’s with Disabilities Act engineered wood mulch and rainbow turf under playground; 

 

D) an Agreement with Sharon McConnell an individual representing W.E.C.A.R.E. Community of Watergate Estates in an amount not to exceed  $3,800 to beautify and maintain common areas around Watergate Estates;

 

E) an Agreement with City of Pahokee in c/o Helping Hands Improving Pahokee in an amount not to exceed $8,200 to make façade improvements to main street businesses and installation of a playground;

 

F) an Agreement with  Frank Cote an individual representing Glades Airboat and Buggy in an amount not to exceed  $20,000 to purchase and install an entryway into Boy Scout Island with signage, landscaping and picnic facilities;

 

G) an Agreement with Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 611 in an amount not to exceed $10,000 to purchase and install an entrance sign in Mace Park with landscaping and picnic facilities;

 

H) an Agreement with City of Pahokee in an amount not to exceed $11,200 to purchase and install a chess park and skate park along Rardin Avenue;

 

I) an Agreement with Kim Erickson an individual representing Canal Point Community Development, Inc. in an amount not to exceed  $15,000  to install three (3) “Welcome to Canal Point” signs with lighting and landscaping;

 

J) an Agreement with Melanie Grimes an individual representing Lions Club of Belle Glade in an amount not to exceed  $9,000 to purchase and install an entrance sign in Lyons Park with landscaping and picnic facilities;

 

K) an Agreement with Demetrius Jacques an individual representing Gramercy Park Coalition in an amount not to exceed $10,000 to purchase and install signage with landscaping and a canopy in Gramercy Park; and

 

L) an Agreement with Paint Your Heart Out, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $10,000 to purchase supplies to make repairs to homes.

 

SUMMARY:  Projects were reviewed by the Neighborhood Partnership Grant Program Review Committee (NPGRC) on September 24, 2008, and are now being recommended for funding. Funding was established in FY 2007-2008 budget for the purpose of funding neighborhood projects. Countywide (AH)

 


DECEMBER 2, 2008

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION (Cont’d)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Letters of Removal of Environmental Grant Condition and the executed Authority to Use Grant Funds forms for the Brownfield Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grant funds in the amount of $1.2 million and the Section 108 Loan funds in the amount of $2.6 million.  SUMMARY:  On December 18, 2007, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) adopted a Resolution (R2007-2307) authorizing the submittal of a BEDI grant application for $1.2 million and a Section 108 Loan Program application for $2.6 million to fund the Avenue A Project in Belle Glade. HUD submitted notifications of application approvals for the BEDI grant in June 2008 and the 108 Loan in September 2008. The implementation of the Avenue A Project will start with the execution of both applications/contracts. Countywide (DW)

 

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County Inc. (BDB) Five-Year Agreement (R2006-1998) to reduce the grant amount by 5.4% or $55,250 annually. The total Agreement will be reduced from $1,032,100 to $976,850 annually beginning FY 2009. The Agreement period is from October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2011, and it is in its third year of the term. SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners entered into an Agreement with the BDB to provide business recruitment assistance, business retention activities and business expansion services in Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County and the BDB entered into a public-private partnership to promote the County, attract new businesses and assist in creating new industries in the County. This reduction is required to bring the annual fee in the Agreement in line with the approved FY 08-09 budget. Countywide (DW)

 

 

B.        CLERK & COMPTROLLER

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Warrant List.

 

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  the following final minutes of the Board of County Commissioners= meetings:

 

                       Meeting Type                                              Meeting Date

                       Budget                                                           June 18, 2008

                       Environmental Control                               July 22, 2008

                       Regular                                                          July 22, 2008

                       Comprehensive Plan                                  July 23, 2008

                       Zoning                                                           August 28, 2008

                       Budget                                                           September 8, 2008

                       Workshop                                                      September 16, 2008

                       Budget                                                           September 22, 2008

                       Workshop                                                      October 28, 2008

 

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Contracts (regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the Clerk & Comptroller=s Office.  Countywide

 


DECEMBER 2, 2008

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

B.        CLERK & COMPTROLLER (Cont’d)

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Annual financial reports, excess fees and unexpended budget for FY 2007-2008, for the Clerk & Comptroller, Tax Collector, and Property Appraiser. SUMMARY: The financial reports of these Constitutional Officers were submitted to the Office of the Clerk & Comptroller on or before October 31, 2008, in accordance with F.S. 218.36.  The amounts shown for the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser represent the total payment to the County.  A portion of these revenues are budgeted in the Library, Fire Rescue, and various other special revenue funds.

 

 

 Budget      Estimate 

 Actual                     Excess Fees  

 Additional      Excess Fees 

CLERK & COMPTROLLER

$      500,000.00

  $       503,678.53

$      3,678.53

TAX COLLECTOR

$ 31,704,537.00

$  38,531,435.63

$6,826,898.63

PROPERTY APPR.

$   1,175,459.00

$    2,145,738.64

$   970,279.64

          

$ 33,379,996.00

$  41,180,852.80

$7,800,856.80

 

The amounts shown as additional excess fees will be included in the adjustment for additional balances brought forward which will be brought to the Board of County Commissioners in March 2009.