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MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR

1. CALL TO ORDER: January 13, 1998, at 9:35 a.m., in the Palm Beach County Governmental Center, West Palm Beach, Florida.

1.A. ROLL CALL

MEMBERS AND OFFICERS PRESENT:

Chair Burt Aaronson

Vice-Chair Maude Ford Lee

Commissioner Ken L. Foster - Arrived later

Commissioner Mary McCarty - Arrived later

Commissioner Karen T. Marcus

Commissioner Warren H. Newell

Commissioner Carol A. Roberts

County Administrator Robert Weisman

County Attorney Denise Dytrych

Chief Deputy Clerk John W. Dame

Deputy Clerk Michael E. Cummins

1.B. INVOCATION - Commissioner Marcus

1.C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. AGENDA APPROVAL

2.A. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS

County Administrator Weisman noted the Agenda changes as follows:

PAGE ITEM

8 3B-3 DELETED: Contracts and claims settlements list. EXHIBIT K Heard Communication, Inc. Contract to provide bus advertising for the period of 3/01/98 through 10/31/99 per RFP No. 96-156/PR. (Clerk)

11 3C-15 REVISED TITLE: a Resolution approving a Tri-Partite Agreement between Palm Beach County (COUNTY), Florida East Coast Railway Co. (FEC), and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), for the transfer of grade crossing and traffic control devices at Forest Hill Boulevard railroad grade crossing (FEC M.P.303+1830) from the County to FDOT. (Eng)

12 3D-2 DELETED PART A: two (2) Agreements for traffic control jurisdiction with:

A) Boca Greens Homeowners Association, Inc.; and

B) Platina Community Master Association, Inc. (hereinafter the "Communities") at no cost to the County or the Sheriff's Office.

13 3E-3 MOVED TO REGULAR ITEM 7K-1 & REVISED TITLE:

A) Payment to Child Care Resources and Referral and NOAH, Inc. (Building Blocks) in the amount of $835 and $2,250.65, respectively, for unpaid FY96 invoices.

B) Budget Transfer from general fund contingency for $3,086. (Comm Services)

13 3E-5 DELETED: Subcontract Agreement with Lockheed Martin IMS Corporation for $271,603 to provide Specialized Case Management and Support Services for 112 WAGES participants by funding eight new positions (7 Social Worker and 1 Secretary), travel, supplies, and equipment, effective upon execution of the agreement and ending June 30, 1998. (Comm Serv) (Moved to 1/27/98)

15 3F-4 DELETED: a Resolution adopting Airport Rules and Regulations, regarding personal conduct, safety hazards, airport security, obligations of tenants, land traffic, vehicular traffic on air operations area, air traffic, commercial ground transportation, noise abatement and control, solicitation and picketing; providing for standard form documents; providing for promulgation; providing for repeal of resolutions and ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing for savings clause; providing for effective date. (Airports) (Moved to 2/24/98; needs companion item from Co Attorney)

16 3H-1 DELETED: a Contract with O'Brien Kreitzberg to provide program management services on the Palm Beach County Convention Center in the amount of $29,034 and $1,910 for reimbursable for Phase I services. (FD&O) (Waiting on signed agreement)

27 4B DELETED: Presentation of checks to the Board by Lennart E. Lindahl, Treasurer, Florida Inland Navigation District. (Moved to 2/03/98)

27 4F ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring the week of January 25 - 31, 1998, as "Scottish-American Week" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Aaronson)

32 7A-5 DELETED: A) the Job Growth Incentive Grant Agreement with Sensormatic Electronics Corporation, awarding $64,200 to support the expansion of its business operations in the City of Boca Raton; and

B) Budget Transfer of $64,200 from the Economic Development Reserves to fund this Grant Agreement. (Admin) (Moved to 2/3/98; waiting on signed documents)

33 7B-1 DELETED: A) a settlement agreement in the amount of $3,320,000 in the cases of (I) West Peninsular Title Co., et al., v. Palm Beach County, Case No. 88-81111-CIV-Gonzalez, (ii) Gary Nikolits v. Palm Beach County, Case No. 94-1668 AE, (iii) Cooper-Hatch v. Palm Beach County, Case No. 95-8048 AF, and (iv) Absolute, Inc. et al., v. Palm Beach County, Case No. 94-8872 AB\; and.

B) Budget Transfer of $3,320,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from FY 97/98 Road Projects Reserves ($3,150,000) and Rights-of-way Acquisition Reserves FY 96/97 ($170,000). (Co Atty) (Still negotiating settlement)

34 7C-3 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) a First Amendment to Declaration of Easements for Offsite Parking between Abacoa Development Company, Jupiter Stadium, Ltd. and Palm Beach County; and

B) a Modification to Initial Designation.

SUMMARY: The original Declaration of Easements for Offsite Parking at the Spring Training Facility was approved by the Board on December 26, 1996 (R96-879D). Pursuant to the Declaration, Abacoa will provide 3,000 parking spaces on land owned by Abacoa for the exclusive use of the stadium. The Initial Designation was filed by Abacoa pursuant to the Declaration and designated the location of the parking spaces to be provided within the Town Center. The Amendment and the Modification shift the location of the parking spaces to the other side of the stadium. The location is acceptable to the Teams and Staff. Abacoa is in the process of selling the Town Center commercial properties and the Buyer is requiring relocation of the parking areas as a condition of its purchase. That closing is scheduled for early February. (PREM) District 1 (HJF)

35 7D-2 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY:

A) an a Grant Agreement in the amount of $466,666 with the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs for the County's participation in the State's Residential Construction Mitigation Program (RCMP);

B) an Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Insurance for the County's participation in the State's Residential Construction Mitigation Program (RCMP);

C) B) the creation and filling of a Rehabilitation Loan Processor (Residential Construction Mitigation Program {RCMP} Coordinator) position in the Department of Housing and community Development to report to the designated contact person; Housing and Rehabilitation Section under the Department of Housing and Community Development; and

D) C) Budget Amendment of $463,002 $466,666 in the Housing and Community Development Fund.

SUMMARY: The Residential Construction Mitigation program was created by the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the Department of Insurance as a result of the catastrophic devastation caused by Hurricane Andrew. Under the program, approximately 600 selected homeowners whose homes are located in the windstorm zone, east of Interstate 95, and who are Florida Wind Underwriting Association (FWUA) FWA policy holders will be offered free inspections of their properties. Of these, approximately 33 homeowners will be provided with forgiven loans to effect retrofit/rehabilitation to areas of their homes to render them less vulnerable to future wind related damage. A maximum of $10,000 may be expended on each home. The program will be undertaken in collaboration with the Florida Wind Underwriting Association.

Three million dollars was placed in the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund for expenditure in the following counties: Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach counties. At least $0.46 million is earmarked to fund program administration and actual retrofitting/rehabilitation in Palm Beach County. Both agreements end of June 30,1998. Funds must be expended by June 30. Administrative cost will be provided separately to each county and the provision of matching funds is not required. The State legislature will be asked to approve an amount of $10 million for continuation of the program in the next fiscal year.

The agreement with the Department of Community Affairs will provide the County a one time payment of $33,000 for program administration, and to provide up to $10,000 per home for the retrofit of 33 homes at minimum. No fixed amount has been established for this agreement since expenditures will depend on the number of participating homeowners and the cost of retrofit work at each home. A maximum of $10,000 may be expended on each home, allowing at least fourteen (14.0) percent of the total grant for administration and an average expenditure of $8,000 per housing unit, fifty (50) homes could be retrofitted in Palm Beach County under this year's program. The State's legislation will be asked to approve an amount of $10 million for continuation of the program in the next fiscal year .

The agreement with the Department of Insurance will provide the County a one time payment of $10,002 for program administration, and provide $150 per Inspection up to April 15, 1998. No fixed amount has been established for this agreement since expenditures will depend on the number of participating homeowners desiring to have their homes inspected. The $150 fee received by the County may either be applied to the cost of approved County staff performing inspections, or to pay approved private inspectors registered in the program.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the RCMP Coordinator will be of a professional and administrative nature. The position will be responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the RCMP (see Attachment 32). Funding for the position will be made available from funds provided by the DCA for administration. The position will terminate after all funds are expended. However, HAD is very optimistic that it will continue for sometime due to the State's consideration of another $10 million next year. Districts 1,2,3,4 and 7 (TKF) (HCD)

37 7G-1 DELETED: TIME CERTAIN 2:00 P.M. A) a three (3) year Contract with Comsis Mobility Services, Inc., d/b/a Intelitran, for the provision of ADA and TD door-to-door transportation service in the base amount of $9,012,600;

B) inclusion of a Provision in the Contract for an additional annual amount of $26,100 for distribution of bus passes to individuals qualified for TD service; and

C) a Contract Extension from February 4, 1998 through April 19, 1998, with AAA Wheelchair and Wagon Services, Inc., d/b/a Ambulette of the Palm Beaches, for the provision of ADA paratransit and TD service. (Palm Tran) (Further staff review)

37 7G-2 DELETED: an Interlocal Agreement with the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Palm Beach County for the consolidation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all non-sponsored Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) transportation services. (This inter-local agreement is contingent upon the MPO approval at their meeting of January 15, 1998.) (Further staff review)

38 7I-1 DELETED: A) approve a standard form "Homeowner Participation Agreement" between eligible homeowners and Palm Beach County, to allow work under the Palm Beach County Department of Airport Residential sound Insulation Improvement Program; and

B) authorize the County Administrator or his designee, to execute individual Homeowner participation Agreements on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. (Airports) (Further staff review)

38 7J-1 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Edwards & Angell as Bond Counsel to review certain proposals received by the County to synthetically a proposal from Merrill Lynch to refinance the Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 1991. , through the issuance of variable rate refunding bonds in 2001, hedged by an interest rate exchange contract (Swap) between the County and Merrill Lynch. SUMMARY: We have received a swap proposal from Merrill Lynch and a "proprietary" non-swap proposal from Smith Barrney to refinance the Series 1991 Bonds. for a refinancing of Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1991. This proposed swap transaction would generate over $8 million in present value savings at today's rates. Staff recommends that bond counsel be named at this time, so that they can participate with Staff and the County's Financial Advisor in evaluating the benefits and risks of each transaction. further discussions with Merrill Lynch on the transaction. Edwards & Angell is the next bond counsel firm on the rotation list. Countywide

38 7L-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: the expenditure of Byrne Formula Grant Program Funds by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the District IX Office of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice in the amount of $55,000 to purchase a Livescan Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) for the Juvenile Assessment Center in Palm Beach County and to authorize the Chairman to execute the necessary documents. SUMMARY: The Florida Department of community Affairs Public Safety Division has designed a total of $582,143 in Local Byrne Formula Grant Program Funds, which were unexpended and lapsed in the amount of $11,543 in federal FY95 and $470,600 in federal FY96 for the purchase of AFIS stations in various sites throughout the State. Palm Beach County's Juvenile Assessment Center has been selected as one of the site recipients. The Board of County Commissioners must approve the expenditure of Local Byrne Formula Grant Program Funds. Countywide (CJC)

2.B. ADOPTION

MOTION to adopt the Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 5-0. Commissioners Foster and McCarty absent.

3. CONSENT AGENDA - See Page 36 for approval.

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M. - See Page 36.

5. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION COMMISSION - See separate meeting of this date.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. - See Pages 37-38.

7. REGULAR AGENDA - See Pages 38-47 and 48-51.

TIME CERTAIN - 10:30 A.M. - 7.E.1. - See Page 41.

TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M. - 7.A.1. - See Pages 43-44.

TIME CERTAIN - 2:00 P.M. - 7.G.1. and 7.G.2. - Deleted

8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See Pages 51-53.

9. STAFF COMMENTS - See Page 53.

10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Pages 53-54.

11. ADJOURNMENT - See Page 54.

***** CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL *****

3.A. ADMINISTRATION

3.A.1.

a.

RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION 708 OF THE HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION SUPPORTING THE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE IN ITS RECOMMENDATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROPOSED CHANGES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FOR WETLANDS PROTECTION OF THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. APPROVED 1-13-98

b.

RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION 97-35 OF THE WELLINGTON VILLAGE COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE APPOINTMENT OF A VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL. APPROVED 1-13-98

c.

RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION 97-38 OF THE WELLINGTON VILLAGE COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE COUNTY'S PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A 25-METER AQUATIC FACILITY AT SEMINOLE PALMS PARK. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.A.2.

RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF GREENACRES ORDINANCE 97-11 AND THE COMPANION STAFF REPORT FOR THE CITY'S ANNEXATION OF 3.4 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 10TH AVENUE NORTH, BETWEEN BROWARD AVENUE AND WALKER AVENUE. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.A.3. DOCUMENT R-98-17-D

RECEIVE AND FILE A SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE, TERMINATION OF LOAN AGREEMENT, MORTGAGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT AND UCC FINANCING STATEMENTS FROM THE BANK OF NEW YORK FOR FLORIDA HEALTH FACILITIES CORPORATION. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.A.4.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-18-D

RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997, WITH VALDES REALTY & DEVELOPMENT, INC. APPROVED 1-13-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-19-D

RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997, WITH DAVID H. BAKER AS TRUSTEE. APPROVED 1-13-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-20-D

RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997, WITH GOLD COAST BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. APPROVED 1-13-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-21-D

RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997, WITH PALM BEACH COMMERCE CENTER ASSOCIATES, LIMITED. APPROVED 1-13-98

e. DOCUMENT R-98-22-D

RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997, WITH WEST PINES BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. APPROVED 1-13-98

f. DOCUMENT R-98-23-D

RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997, WITH IGLESIA HISPANA BIBLICA BAUTISTA. APPROVED 1-13-98

g. DOCUMENT R-98-24-D

RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997, WITH ORIOLE HOMES CORPORATION. APPROVED 1-13-98

h. DOCUMENT R-98-25-D

RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997, WITH THOROUGHBRED LAKES ESTATES, LIMITED. APPROVED 1-13-98

i. DOCUMENT R-98-26-D

RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997, WITH KARL A. KAHLERT AND HERBERT F. KAHLERT AS CO-TRUSTEES. APPROVED 1-13-98

j. DOCUMENT R-98-27-D

RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997, WITH JAMES G. SHAW, INDIVIDUALLY, LAWRENCE J. SHAW, INDIVIDUALLY, AND JAMES R. KAUFMAN AS TRUSTEE. APPROVED 1-13-98

k. DOCUMENT R-98-28-D

RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997, WITH JOHN L. DARMIN AS TRUSTEE. APPROVED 1-13-98

l. DOCUMENT R-98-29-D

RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED AMENDMENT TO STANDARD POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JOHN I. WHITWORTH, INDIVIDUALLY, AND FOUR WB LAND, INC. (AMENDS R-95-1511-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

3.A.5.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-30-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED 12- MONTH NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT HANGAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GARY E. SORENSEN FOR ONE YEAR AT $400 PER MONTH. APPROVED 1-13-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-31-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED 12-MONTH NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT HANGAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MONTE W. POLLOCK FOR ONE YEAR AT $400 PER MONTH. APPROVED 1-13-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-32-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN AGREEMENT COVERING THE OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS CORPORATION DATED DECEMBER 2, 1997, FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 1997 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.B. CLERK

3.B.1.

WARRANT LIST DATED JANUARY 12, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

COMPUTER CHECKS $3,582,407.92

WIRE TRANSFERS 294,438.57

MANUAL CHECKS 21,500.00

$3,898,346.49

3.B.2.

MINUTES OF THE ZONING/COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 1997; REGULAR WORKSHOP MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 1997; LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP OF OCTOBER 30, 1997; REGULAR LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION COMMISSION MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 4, 1997; JOINT MEETING WITH SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF NOVEMBER 12, 1997; COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1997; REGULAR, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, PALM TRAN, INC., AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION COMMISSION MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 17, 1997; AND REGULAR WORKSHOP MEETING OF NOVEMBER 25, 1997. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.B.3. See Pages 47-49.

3.B.4. DOCUMENT R-98-33-D

RECEIVE AND FILE CHANGE ORDERS, WORK TASK ORDERS MINOR CONTRACTS AND FINAL PAYMENTS 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 DURING OCTOBER, 1997.

a.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENT OR THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE UNDER THE JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROGRAM DURING SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER, 1997:

(1)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH AFCO CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR $2,226 FOR ADDITIONAL DOORS AND WINDOWS FOR FLEET MANAGEMENT. (AMENDS R-96-770-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(2)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $16,256 TO PROVIDE NEW STORM SHUTTERS AND REMOVE OLD SHUTTERS FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL CENTER FIRST FLOOR CHANNEL 20. (AMENDS R-95-1774-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(3)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $16,667 TO FURNISH COMPLETE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN COMPLIANCE WITH NFPA 101.1988 CHAPTER 10 DAY CARE FACILITY FOR THE DELRAY HEAD START. (AMENDS R-95-1774-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(4)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $10,484 TO INSTALL DOOR, FRAME AND INTERIOR WALL PARTITION FOR THE NEW PUBLIC WAITING AREA, SECOND FLOOR OF THE NORTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE. (AMENDS R-95-1774-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(5)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $5,340 FOR ELECTRIC RUN FROM FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY DROP TO PAVILION AT VETERANS' PARK. (AMENDS R-95-1774-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(6)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $3,560 FOR ELECTRIC RUN FROM FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY TO CANOE CONCESSION. (AMENDS R-95-1774-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(7)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $10,304 FOR LANDSCAPING COMPLETION AGREEMENT FOR THE DELRAY HEAD START. (AMENDS R-95-1774-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(8)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $5,499 FOR ADDITIONAL ASPHALT FOR DRIVEWAY, INCLUDING BASE AND ADDITIONAL COST FOR RIBBED ALUMINUM SHUTTERS FOR FIRE STATION 52, PHEASANT WALK. (AMENDS R-95-1774-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(9)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $5,800 FOR BEACH PATROL CARPORT AT GULFSTREAM PARK. (AMENDS R-95-1774-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(10)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $7,876 TO FABRICATE AND DELIVER THREE ADDITIONAL PODIUMS, SIMILAR IN DESIGN TO PREVIOUSLY FURNISHED ITEMS AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(11)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $35,058 FOR MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS FOR IRRIGATION, RAILINGS, INTERIOR CABINETRY, PHONE CONDUITS AND SIGNAGE AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SUBSTATION. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(12)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $59,200 TO INSTALL CATCH BASINS, UNDER DRAINS AND PIPING FOR DRAINAGE AND AN ACCESS DRIVE AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE HANDGUN RANGE. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(13)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $2,491 TO SECURE STRUCTURE, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF OVERGROWN VEGETATION AT 5202 NORMA ELAINE ROAD. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(14)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $1,140 FOR BUILDING BOARD-UP AT 513 ASPEN. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(15)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $30,830 TO INSTALL WASTE OIL FURNACE AND STORE FRONT DOOR AT PALM TRAN-DELRAY SATELLITE. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(16)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $2,967 TO SECURE BUILDING AT 5865 BELVEDERE ROAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING STANDARDS. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(17)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $6,560 TO REPAIR THE ROOF AT FIRE STATION 14. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(18)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $5,335 FOR WALK AND PAVEMENT REPAIRS, REPAIR PARKING LOT POTHOLES, RESURFACE AND STRIPE AT THE BELLE GLADE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(19)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $205 TO REPAIR BROKEN SIDEWALK, WEST SIDE AT 160 AUSTRALIAN AVENUE, AIRPORT CENTER. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

b.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE NOT REPORTED TO CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL IN TIME FOR THE SEPTEMBER, 1997 REPORT:

(1)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 47 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $2,016 FOR DESIGN AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMEDIAL REPAIR AND ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS FOR BIDDING AND

PERMITTING AND SOIL TESTING FOR JEANETTE GRIMES EMERGENCY REHABILITATION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1386-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(2)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 43 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $3,000 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES TO EVALUATE THE EXISTING INLET STRUCTURES FOR SOUTH LAKE WORTH INLET STRUCTURES EVALUATION. (AMENDS R-94-1386-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(3)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 57 WITH UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING SCIENCES FOR $1,283 TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES ON THE SUBGRADE AND BASE FOR ASPHALT PAVEMENTS AT OKEEHEELEE PARK BOAT RAMP. (AMENDS R-93-1250-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(4)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE FOR $3,400 TO PROVIDE ALL SUPERVISION, LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE ADDITIONAL WORK REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH FOR THE SOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE PARKING LOT. (AMENDS R-96-768-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(5)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH LAWSON,

NOBLE & WEBB, INC., FOR $835 TO PROVIDE CANAL CROSS SECTIONS OF THE LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT L-42 CANAL AND ROADWAY CROSS SECTIONS AT STATIONS 12+00 ALONG WITH SPOT EVALUATIONS FOR YAMATO ROAD AND JOG ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. (AMENDS R-95-1533-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(6)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR $7,005 TO SURVEY THE RETENTION POND IN SECTION 6 ON GUN CLUB ROAD FROM KIRK ROAD TO CONGRESS AVENUE. (AMENDS R-96-21-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

c.

THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATIONS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING OCTOBER, 1997:

(1)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH GOITIA & MICHUDA, INC., FOR $33,000 FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES WHICH WILL INCLUDE SCHEMATIC DESIGN, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE NORTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER. (AMENDS R-97-812-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(2)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH PEACOCK COURTNEY ARCHITECTS FOR $41,375 FOR DESIGN OF MAINTENANCE COMPOUND OFFICE BUILDING, INCLUDING CIVIL WORK, GRADING AND PARKING, AT JOHN PRINCE PARK OFFICE BUILDING. (AMENDS R-97-810-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

(3)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 17 WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES FOR $17,015 FOR PILE LOAD TEST MONITORING; PRESTRESS YARD INSPECTIONS; PILE CAPS AND COMPACTION TESTING SERVICES AT JUNO BEACH FISHING PIER. (AMENDS R-93-1248-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 44 WITH MICHAEL B. SCHORAH

AND ASSOCIATES FOR $48,492 FOR ENGINEERING, SURVEY AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR JUPITER FARMS COMMUNITY PARK - PHASE II. (AMENDS R-97-1694-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR $25,920 FOR ADDITIONAL SURVEY, TESTING AND ENGINEERING TO ACCOMMODATE RELOCATED RETENTION POND AND USE OF TRUMP GOLF COURSE LAKE AT GUN CLUB ROAD FROM KIRK ROAD TO CONGRESS AVENUE. (AMENDS R-96-21-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH DIFONTE & THOMAS, INC., FOR $35,800 TO SECURE THE FIELD DATA NECESSARY FOR PREPARING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDING PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES TO DEVELOP AND EVALUATE PROPOSED ALTERNATES FOR THE HIGH RIDGE ROAD PATHWAY FROM 71ST STREET TO LANTANA ROAD. (AMENDS R-94-1388-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC., FOR $22,942 TO EXTEND NORTH APPROACH RIGHT-TURN LANE AT PALM BEACH LAKES BOULEVARD TO PRESIDENTIAL WAY; AND DESIGN A CONCRETE ISLAND OVER EXISTING PAVEMENT STRIPING ON CONGRESS AVENUE. (AMENDS R-95-2533-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC., FOR $15,370 TO ADD A RIGHT-TURN LANE ON MILITARY TRAIL FOR THE SOUTH APPROACH TO BURNS ROAD. (AMENDS R-95-1533-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 8 WITH HELLER-WEAVER AND CATO, INC., FOR $13,340 FOR SURVEYING, RIGHTS-OF-WAY MAPPING AND COMPUTER DRAFTING SERVICES FOR THE MERLIN PARK SUBDIVISION FOR THE MYLA LANE AND MYRTLE LANE WATER MAIN EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-704-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 9 WITH HELLER-WEAVER AND CATO, INC., FOR $29,869 FOR SURVEYING, RIGHTS-OF-WAY MAPPING AND COMPUTER DRAFTING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN OF GLEN RIDGE WATER MAIN EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-704-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 6 WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES FOR $25,157 FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT STAFF REGARDING THE UTILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AGREEMENT RECONCILIATION. (AMENDS R-96-701-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1, SUPPLEMENT 3, WITH MALCOLM PIRNIE, INC., FOR $17,942 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PROVIDE A POWER ANALYSIS STUDY AND REPORT FOR THE EXISTING GENERATOR AT THE SOUTHERN REGION OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COMPLEX. (AMENDS R-96-705-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 6 WITH MALCOLM PIRNIE, INC., FOR $27,404 FOR A VALUE ANALYSIS REVIEW OF 30 PERCENT DESIGN COMPLETION AND A CONSTRUCTION REVIEW AT THE 90 PERCENT DESIGN COMPLETION OF THE EFFLUENT FILTER EXPANSION AT THE SOUTHERN REGION WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY. (AMENDS R-96-705-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 19 WITH MONTGOMERY WATSON AMERICAS FOR $14,915 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WELLFIELD EXPANSION PROJECT AT SYSTEMS 2W, 3W, 8W AND 9W. (AMENDS R-92-470-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

d.

THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING OCTOBER, 1997:

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CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH GOFF COMMUNICATIONS, INC., FOR $4,628 TO PROVIDE DESIGN/BUILD WAVEGUIDE BRIDGE ASSEMBLY FROM COMMUNICATION TOWER TO BUILDING, PLUS A 48-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $248,000) (AMENDS R-97-171-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 27 WITH MORGANTI FLORIDA, INC., FOR $8,207 FOR ELECTRICAL MODIFICATIONS IN TELEPHONE ROOM, FENCING OF OPENINGS AT MECHANICAL ROOM, ADDITIONAL STROBE UNITS AND BRACING FOR WALL FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $6,117,000) (AMENDS R-96-207-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 28 WITH MORGANTI FLORIDA, INC., FOR $8,441 FOR ADDITION OF POWER FOR MINI-COMPRESSORS, 4-INCH WALL SLEEVES AND CABLE TELEVISION CONDUIT FOR BUILDING FEED FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $6,117,000) (AMENDS R-96-207-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH MURRAY LOGAN CONSTRUCTION FOR $16,900 TO ADD A TEMPORARY WATER MAIN AND REMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE FROM SLOPE PLUS A 15-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR DUBOIS PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $114,240) (AMENDS R-97-954-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 8 WITH THE HARDAWAY COMPANY FOR $7,500 FOR CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT FOR EMERGENCY BRIDGE REPAIRS. CONTRACTOR TO BE REIMBURSED AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 100-2.1.8C, EQUIPMENT FAILURES, FOR DONALD ROSS ROAD FROM PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD TO U.S. 1. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $27,674,118.01) (AMENDS R-97-133-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 9 WITH THE HARDAWAY COMPANY FOR $3,278 TO REMOVE, CUT AND REINSTALL REINFORCING STEEL BARS FOR BASCULE BRIDGE DUE TO ERROR IN SPECIFIED LENGTH FOR DONALD ROSS ROAD FROM PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD TO U.S. 1. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $27,674,118.01) (AMENDS R-97-133-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 10 WITH HARDRIVES OF DELRAY, INC., FOR $43,533 TO EXTEND ROADWAY TRANSITION AT WEST END OF PROJECT TO PROVIDE LEFT-TURN LANE, PLUS A 15-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR INDIANTOWN ROAD FROM 130TH AVENUE TO THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $11,337,458.03) (AMENDS R-96-513-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 11 WITH HARDRIVES OF DELRAY, INC., FOR $17,585 TO REMOVE AND PLUG ABANDONED 24-INCH DIP, RECYCLE WATER MAIN AT BOTH BRIDGE LOCATIONS DUE TO CONFLICT WITH BRIDGE PILING AND SHEET PILING FOR INDIANTOWN ROAD FROM 130TH AVENUE TO THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $11,337,458.03) (AMENDS R-96-513-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 7 WITH RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR NO COST FOR A 25-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR DELAYS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR JOG ROAD FROM HYPOLUXO ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $3,865,203.15) (AMENDS R-96-472-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 5 WITH WEEKLEY ASPHALT PAVING FOR NO COST FOR A 30-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO DELAYS AND CONFLICTS WITH UTILITIES BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE PALMETTO CIRCLE NORTH AND POWERLINE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $315,242.07) (AMENDS R-97-600-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH C & A CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $1,482 FOR ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR CONNECTION TO EXISTING EIGHT-INCH WATER MAIN FOR THE FIELDBROOK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WATER MAIN EXTENSION - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $218,135) (AMENDS R-97-408-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH CURRY CONTROLS COMPANY FOR $49,844 TO REPLACE NINE OF THE EXISTING SEISCOR REMOTE TELEMETRY UNITS, DUE TO A LIGHTNING STRIKE TO THE EXISTING SEISCOR BASE STATION SYSTEM AND SUBSEQUENT SYSTEM FAILURE, PLUS A 31-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR THE TELEMETRY INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PHASE II PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $715,473) (AMENDS R-96-1594-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 13 WITH JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION FOR $48,464 TO FURNISH AND INSTALL VARIOUS RELATED ITEMS TO THE SOUTHERN REGION OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COMPLEX. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $8,770,010) (AMENDS R-96-931-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

e.

THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENTS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING OCTOBER, 1997:

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FINAL PAYMENT TO COMLINK NETWORK SERVICES, INC., FOR A COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $92,226 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BELLE GLADE JAIL AND DRUG CABLING AT A 7.74 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $85,604. APPROVED 1-13-98

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FINAL PAYMENT TO DAVID BROOKS ENTERPRISE FOR A COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,121,524 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY FACILITY AT A 0.72 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,106,383. (AMENDS R-96-1926-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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FINAL PAYMENT TO C & A CONTRACTING, INC., FOR A COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $219,617 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIELDBROOK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WATER MAIN EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT AT A 0.68 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $218,135. (AMENDS R-97-408-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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FINAL PAYMENT TO CARTER & VERPLANCK, INC., FOR A COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $156,310 FOR FURNISHING AND START-UP SERVICES OF THE RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM PUMPING UNITS AT THE SOUTHERN REGION WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY AND SITE 3 AT A 28.64 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $121,510. (AMENDS R-96-291-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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FINAL PAYMENT TO JOHNSON-DAVIS, INC., FOR A COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $183,901 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BONIELLO ACRES WATER MAIN EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT AT A 1.05 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $181,985. (AMENDS R-97-290-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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FINAL PAYMENT TO PARKSON CORPORATION FOR A COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $249,910 FURNISHING AND START-UP OF THE RECLAIMED WATER CONTINUOUS BACKWASH FILTER SYSTEM AT THE SOUTHERN REGION WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY AT THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $249,910. (AMENDS R-96-292-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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FINAL PAYMENT TO ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE FOR A COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,495,722 FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE APRON AND TAXILANES AT NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT AT A 2.62 PERCENT DECREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,535,986. (AMENDS R-96-611-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

f.

THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATIONS AGAINST ANNUAL CONTRACTS WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENTS DURING OCTOBER, 1997:

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 48 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $1,896 FOR REVIEW OF GENERATOR DESIGN DRAWINGS, DESIGN BASE SLAB AND TIE DOWN, COORDINATION OF MEETINGS AND SOIL TESTING FOR THE STOCKADE EMERGENCY GENERATOR. (AMENDS R-94-1386-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 49 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $1,500 FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES AND DEMOLITION PLANS AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11081 ELLISON WILSON ROAD, JUNO BEACH - DERAMIREZ RESIDENCE. (AMENDS R-94-1386-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 7 WITH BROWN & PHILLIPS, INC., FOR $400 TO PROVIDE A LOT SURVEY FOR 230 WEST 25TH STREET, RIVIERA BEACH - ROUNDTREE RESIDENCE. (AMENDS R-94-1384-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 8 WITH BROWN & PHILLIPS, INC., FOR $221 TO PROVIDE A TOPOGRAPHIC AND BATHOMETRIC SURVEY OF THE PIER AREA AT THE JUNO PIER. (AMENDS R-94-1384-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 16 WITH DIFONTE & THOMAS FOR $5,000 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FACILITY. (AMENDS R-94-1388-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 22 WITH ISLAND DESIGNS, INC., FOR $5,520 FOR CREATION OF AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR ADJACENT TO STORAGE ROOM, CREATE CONCRETE RAKE BEAM, ADD MONITORED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, ADD KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND ADD ONE THREE-LOCKER GROUP AT FIRE STATION 45. (AMENDS R-93-429-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 23 WITH ISLAND DESIGNS, INC., FOR $2,235 FOR CREATION OF AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR ADJACENT TO STORAGE ROOM, CREATE CONCRETE RAKE BEAM, ADD MONITORED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, ADD KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND ADD ONE THREE-LOCKER GROUP AT FIRE STATION 27. (AMENDS R-93-429-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $4,369 FOR MEETINGS, AERIAL/FIELD VERIFICATION, DESIGN, COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH, PLOTTING AND DISTRIBUTION FOR RIVERBEND/REESE GROVE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-95-814-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH LINDAHL, BROWNING, FERRARI & HELLSTROM, INC., FOR $1,526 FOR UPDATING THE EXISTING SURVEY, LOCATE AND IDENTIFY THE NEW COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE FOR OCEAN CAY PARK. (AMENDS R-97-108-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 49 WITH TESTING LAB OF THE PALM BEACHES FOR $900 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION AND TESTING SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER COMMUNICATIONS TOWER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-93-1249-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 58 WITH UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING SCIENCES FOR $2,870 TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S BUILDING. (AMENDS R-93-1250-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH L. J. NORDARSE & ASSOCIATES FOR $2,500 FOR TESTING LAB SERVICES ON THE COUNTY ROAD 707 (BEACH ROAD) FROM EXISTING PATHWAY TO COUNTY LINE. (AMENDS R-97-205-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH L. J. NORDARSE & ASSOCIATES FOR $4,500 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY, CONCRETE CYLINDERS AND ASPHALT FOR GLADES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ACCESS ROAD TO STATE ROAD 80. (AMENDS R-97-205-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH NUTTING ENGINEERS OF FLORIDA FOR $3,500 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY, CONCRETE CYLINDERS AND ASPHALT FOR HAGEN RANCH ROAD FROM BOYNTON CANAL TO L-22 CANAL. (AMENDS R-93-1247-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH KESHAVARZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $300 FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PERCOLATION TEST FOR SMITH DRIVE (ELLISON WILSON ROAD EAST) MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT A STREET IMPROVEMENTS. (AMENDS R-96-1386-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC., FOR $850 TO PERFORM THREE SOIL BORINGS WITH K-VALUE TESTS FOR NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD, KEATING DRIVE, SANDTREE DRIVE AND SUNRISE DRIVE. (AMENDS R-95-1533-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC., FOR $1,400 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR FOUR PARCEL SKETCHES FOR PALMETTO PARK ROAD AND LYONS ROAD INTERSECTION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-95-1533-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION SUPPLEMENT 2 WITH LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC., FOR $1,770 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR AN FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY PERMIT APPLICATION TO INSTALL A CONDUIT UNDER THE RAILROAD TRACKS FOR SIGNALIZATION DEVICES AT THE RAIL CROSSING AT DONALD ROSS ROAD AND ALTERNATE A1A INTERSECTION. (AMENDS R-95-1533-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH MOCK, ROOS & ASSOCIATES FOR $6,637 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REGARDING THE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED RELATIVE TO THE CENTRAL BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1389-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH DIFONTE & THOMAS, INC., FOR $900 FOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES FOR LANTANA ROAD FROM EAST OF STATE ROAD 7 (U.S. 441) TO WEST OF LYONS ROAD. (AMENDS R-97-271-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 6 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $4,150 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR LANTANA ROAD FROM CONGRESS AVENUE TO HIGH RIDGE ROAD. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 7 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $5,225 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR PALMETTO PARK ROAD FROM STATE ROAD 7 (U.S. 441) TO THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 8 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $1,180 FOR TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR HYPOLUXO ROAD FROM HIGH RIDGE ROAD TO INTERSTATE 95. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 9 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $3,080 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR MILITARY TRAIL FROM 6TH AVENUE SOUTH TO LAKE WORTH ROAD. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 6 WITH HELLER-WEAVER AND CATO, INC., FOR $9,957 FOR SURVEYING, RIGHTS-OF-WAY MAPPING AND COMPUTER DRAFTING SERVICES FOR LAWN LAKE ESTATES STREET WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-704-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 7 WITH HELLER-WEAVER AND CATO, INC., FOR $4,855 FOR SURVEYING, RIGHTS-OF-WAY MAPPING AND COMPUTER DRAFTING SERVICES FOR THE JACKSON AVENUE AND WALKER AVENUE WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-704-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

g.

THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS UNDER $10,000 WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENTS DURING OCTOBER, 1997:

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CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION FOR $960 TO INSTALL TYPE D CURB AS DIRECTED BY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MELALEUCA TRAIL STREET IMPROVEMENTS. (AMENDS R-97-601-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH J. W. CHEATHAM, INC., FOR $9,952 TO INSTALL 18-INCH STEEL CASING FOR WATER MAIN INSTALLATION, INCLUDING SPACERS AND GROUT, PLUS A FOUR-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR GATEWAY BOULEVARD FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE. (AMENDS R-97-675-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 6 WITH J. W. CHEATHAM, INC., FOR $8,658 TO RAISE STRUCTURE TO MATCH ADJACENT PROPERTY AND FENCE, EXTEND NEWLY INSTALLED RCP AND MITERED END SECTIONS, PLUS A THREE-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR FOLSOM ROAD/CRESTWOOD BOULEVARD FROM SOUTHERN BOULEVARD TO OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD/FOREST HILL BOULEVARD/SOUTHERN BOULEVARD INTERSECTION (C-51 BRIDGE). (AMENDS R-96-1351-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH HARDRIVES OF DELRAY, INC., FOR NO COST FOR ABC-3 IN LIEU OF STABILIZED 12-INCH AND 8-INCH LIMEROCK BASE FOR MILITARY TRAIL FROM CLINT MOORE ROAD TO WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE. (AMENDS R-97-674-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH HARDRIVES OF DELRAY, INC., FOR NO COST - CHANGE ORDER 1 INDICATES THE COMPLETION DATE AS APRIL 6, 1998; CHANGE ORDER 2 REVISES THE COMPLETION DATE TO MAY 1, 1998, REFLECTING THE REVISED NOTICE TO PROCEED FOR MILITARY TRAIL FROM CLINT MOORE ROAD TO WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE. (AMENDS R-97-674-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH PHOENIX HAYES, INC., FOR NO COST FOR A 12-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, HOLIDAYS AND ADDITIONAL GRADING WORK TO REVERSE CROSS SLOPES ON SEVERAL AREAS OF SIDEWALK FOR COUNTY ROAD 707 (BEACH ROAD) PATHWAY FROM EXISTING PATHWAY TO MARTIN COUNTY LINE. (AMENDS R-97-548-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

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CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR NO COST TO SUBSTITUTE 5.5 INCHES OF ABC-3 IN LIEU OF 12 INCHES STABILIZED SUBGRADE 4 INCHES OF LIMEROCK BASE (SHOULDER CONSTRUCTION ONLY) FOR LANTANA ROAD AND STATE ROAD 7 (U.S. 441) INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. (AMENDS R-97-449-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

3.B.5.

RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT OF COUNTY OFFICIALS' BONDS FOR EXAMINATION AS TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF THEIR SURETIES, DATED JANUARY, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

3.C.1. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-290

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $416,738 IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE FUND AREA I RECOGNIZING DEVELOPER FUNDING RECEIVED IN FY 1996/97 FOR THE LANTANA ROAD AT STATE ROAD 7 PROJECT, AMENDING THE FY 1997/98 BALANCE FORWARD, AND ADJUSTING PROJECT FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.C.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-34-D

JOINT PROJECT PARTICIPATION/FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY FOR THE UTILITY CONSTRUCTION TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE COUNTY'S CONSTRUCTION OF HOLLY LANE AND FLAMINGO TERRACE STREET IMPROVEMENTS. APPROVED 1-13-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT/TRANSFER 98-279

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $5,624 IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT DISTRICT A FUND RECOGNIZING PARTICIPATION BY THE SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY IN THE HOLLY LANE AND FLAMINGO TERRACE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TRANSFERRING THOSE FUNDS TO DISTRICT A RESERVES. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.C.3. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-274

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $9,952 IN ROAD IMPACT FEE FUND AREA H APPROPRIATING SAID FEE IN UTILITY FUNDING FROM THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH TO COVER THE COST OF VARIOUS UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS FOR GATEWAY BOULEVARD FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.C.4. DELETED

3.C.5.

MINUTES OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 1997, WHEREBY FREDERIC R. HARRIS, INC., WAS SELECTED TO PROVIDE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX-LANE DIVIDED ROADWAY ON JOG ROAD FROM HYPOLUXO ROAD TO MELALEUCA LANE. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.C.6.

MINUTES OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 1997, WHEREBY ROY-FISHER ASSOCIATES, INC., WAS SELECTED TO PROVIDE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MEDIAN AND OTHER LANDSCAPING PROJECTS FOR THE ANNUAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES PROJECT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.C.7. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-277

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $9,400 IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM ROAD PROGRAM RESERVES (FY 1997-98) FOR DESIGN AND ALIGNMENT ACCOUNT TO THE DESIGN/ENGINEER/MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE ROEBUCK ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY FOR THE ANALYSIS OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL SITE. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.C.8. RESOLUTION R-98-35

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY AS RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE ULTIMATE BUILD-OUT OF CONGRESS AVENUE AND SUMMIT BOULEVARD IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. ADOPTED 1-13-98

3.C.9.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-36-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH AMES APPRAISAL SERVICES TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-41-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-37-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH ANDERSON & CARR, INC., TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-45-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-38-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH ATLANTIC COAST REALTY ENTERPRISES, INC., TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-51-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-39-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH CALLAWAY AND PRICE, INC., TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-40-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

e. DOCUMENT R-98-40-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH M. R. FORD & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-46-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

f. DOCUMENT R-98-41-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT L. GROOVER & ASSOCIATES TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-55-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

g. DOCUMENT R-98-42-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH S. F. HOLDEN, INC., TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-47-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

h. DOCUMENT R-98-43-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH JENKINS APPRAISAL SERVICES, INC., TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-48-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

i. DOCUMENT R-98-44-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & PARRISH., INC., TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-44-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

j. DOCUMENT R-98-45-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH K. J. KISSEL, MAI, TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999 IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-53-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

k. DOCUMENT R-98-46-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH LAWSON & POWEL, INC., TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-42-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

l. DOCUMENT R-98-47-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH MAC MILLAN, LAMB AND ASSOCIATES TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-49-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

m. DOCUMENT R-98-48-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH MELTZER APPRAISAL SERVICES TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-50-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

n. DOCUMENT R-98-49-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH MILLER REALTY, INC., TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-54-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

o. DOCUMENT R-98-50-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH PEDERSON & TRASK, INC., TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-52-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

p. DOCUMENT R-98-51-D

AMENDMENT TO THE APPRAISER AGREEMENT WITH REAL PROPERTY ANALYSTS, INC., TO EXTEND SAID AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 14, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 1999, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-43-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

3.C.10. RESOLUTION R-98-52

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT MAINTENANCE OF BISHOP PIT ROAD FROM LOX ROAD, 1,470 FEET SOUTH, APPROXIMATELY 0.27 MILES, AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $1,269 ANNUALLY. ADOPTED 1-13-98

3.C.11. DELETED

3.C.12. DOCUMENT R-98-53-D

CONTRACT WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $147,351.75 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEMINOLE PRATT WHITNEY ROAD/STATE ROAD 80 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.C.13. DOCUMENT R-98-54-D

CONTRACT WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,037.30 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TONEY PENNA DRIVE/ALTERNATE A1A INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.C.14. RESOLUTION R-98-55

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 102, WHICH HAS AN APPRAISED VALUE OF $3,000, IN FEE SIMPLE, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS TO MELALEUCA LANE FROM HAVERHILL ROAD TO MILITARY TRAIL TO BE A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF APPRAISERS AND THE FILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. ADOPTED 1-13-98

3.C.15. RESOLUTION R-98-56

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TRIPARTITE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR THE TRANSFER OF GRADE CROSSING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT FOREST HILL BOULEVARD RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING FROM THE COUNTY TO FDOT. NO FISCAL IMPACT. ADOPTED 1-13-98

3.C.16.

MINUTES OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 1997, WHEREBY CH2M HILL SOUTHEAST, INC., WAS SELECTED TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR THE EXTENSION OF RUNWAY 9L-27R AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROJECT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.C.17. DOCUMENT R-98-57-D

AGREEMENT WITH K-F GROUP, INC., FOR $389,381.33 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED TO PREPARE PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-LANE DIVIDED ROADWAY ON GATEWAY BOULEVARD FROM JOG ROAD TO MILITARY TRAIL. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

3.D.1. DOCUMENT R-98-58-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF MULLER, MINTZ, KORNREICH, CALDWELL, CASEY, CROSLAND AND BRAMNICK, P.A., TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AREA OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000, PLUS AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,400 IN REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES AND COSTS (EXCLUDING EXPERT WITNESS FEES) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1998. (AMENDS R-96-62-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

3.D.2.

a. DELETED

b. DOCUMENT R-98-59-D

AGREEMENT WITH PLATINA COMMUNITY MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC., LOCATED AT 9640 PLATINA AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH, FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL JURISDICTION. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

3.E.1. DOCUMENT R-98-60-D

AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RATE AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 1997, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF REIMBURSABLE MEALS BY 47,090 TO A NEW TOTAL OF 1,035,286 AND INCREASE THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE BY $27,580.90 TO $606,367.29. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (AMENDS R-96-1798-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

3.E.2. DOCUMENT R-98-61-D

USE OF FACILITY AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LAKE WORTH, PROVIDING FOR A CONGREGATE DINING SITE FOR ELDERLY PERSONS AT THE OSBORNE COMMUNITY CENTER ANNEX EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1998, WITH NO FIXED EXPIRATION DATE AND NO COST FOR INCREASED ENERGY USAGE. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.E.3. See Page 46.

3.E.4.

TRAVEL ON FEBRUARY 1-4, 1998, FOR MARILYN MCGHEE AND MARY ANN CHRISTIANSON OF THE HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE REGION IV HEAD START CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA, FOR $1,467, TO INCLUDE A TRAVEL ADVANCE OF $1,367. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.E.5. DELETED

3.F. AIRPORTS

3.F.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-62-D

AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PARCEL W-1 FROM MAXINE WHELPLEY AT 4563 CAMBRIDGE STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR $44,000 AND A REPLACEMENT HOUSING COST OF $14,438 IN ACCORDANCE WITH PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 1-13-98

. b. DOCUMENT R-98-63-D

AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PARCEL W-2 FROM JOSEPH MAZZAMUTO AT 4579 CAMBRIDGE STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR $39,500 AND A REPLACEMENT HOUSING COST OF $17,417 IN ACCORDANCE WITH PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY.

APPROVED 1-13-98

 

3.F.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-64-D

AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH HARRIS MILLER MILLER & HANSON, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $276,049 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR INSTALLATION OF THE AIRPORT NOISE AND OPERATIONS MONITORING SYSTEM AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND EXTEND THE CONTRACT FROM JANUARY 1, 1998, TO JUNE 30, 1999. (AMENDS R-96-1299-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-289

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT AND MITIGATION FUND (FUND 556) FOR $276,049 FROM THE AIRPORT EXPENDITURES RESERVES ACCOUNT TO THE NOISE ABATEMENT ACCOUNT FOR INSTALLATION OF THE AIRPORT NOISE AND OPERATIONS MONITORING SYSTEM. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.F.3. DOCUMENT R-98-65-D

LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AT NO CHARGE FOR A PLOT OF GROUND AT GLADES AIRPORT (PAHOKEE) FOR A DISTANCE AND DIRECTIONAL MEASURING NAVIGATIONAL AID, REFERRED TO AS A VORTAC, FROM OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.F.4. DELETED

3.F.5.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-66-D

AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR $316,245 FOR THE COUNTY TO PURCHASE A 4.84 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND BY THE ENTRANCE TO NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT ON THE BEELINE HIGHWAY. APPROVED 1-13-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-293

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $316,245 IN THE AIRPORTS IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND FROM THE AIRPORT EXPENDITURES 8 AND D RESERVES ACCOUNT TO THE LAND ACQUISITION ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 4.84-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND BY THE ENTRANCE TO NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

3.G.1.

SETTLEMENT OFFER OF $20,226 FOR A CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN RECEIVED BY MID AM, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY FROM CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR FULL SATISFACTION OF THE LIEN THAT WAS ENTERED AGAINST CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY ON JUNE 14, 1996, FOR $44,743.54 IN ACCUMULATED FINES, INTEREST (AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997) AND CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD COSTS FOR AN UNMAINTAINED STRUCTURE, OPEN STORAGE OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND AN OVERGROWN LAWN. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.G.2.

a. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-309

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE PALM BEACH SHERIFF'S OFFICE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL FACILITY DEBT SERVICE FUND TOTALING $348,796 TO ELIMINATE THE FUND. APPROVED 1-13-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-310

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE PALM BEACH SHERIFF'S OFFICE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION FUND TOTALING $6,505,000 TO ELIMINATE THE FUND. APPROVED 1-13-98

c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-311

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE NORTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE/PALM BEACH SHERIFF'S OFFICE MOTOR POOL CONSTRUCTION FUND TOTALING $10,596,958 TO RECORD THE ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 1997 REVENUE BONDS. APPROVED 1-13-98

d. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-308

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE NORTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE/PALM BEACH SHERIFF'S OFFICE MOTOR POOL DEBT SERVICE FUND TOTALING $138,997 FROM THE FUTURE DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS ACCOUNT TO THE INTEREST BONDS ACCOUNT TO SET UP THE FY 1998 INTEREST PAYMENT FOR THE SERIES 1997 REVENUE BONDS. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.G.3. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-316

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 1997 DEBT SERVICE FUND TOTALING $47,000 TO BUDGET BALANCE FORWARD FROM FY 1997 FOR THE PAYMENT OF ISSUE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLOSING OF THE BONDS. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

3.H.1. DELETED

3.H.2. DOCUMENT R-98-67-D

LAND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON FOR $1 PER YEAR TO INSTALL AND OPERATE TEMPORARY FIRE-RESCUE STATION 27 AT THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 1998, FOR 30 MONTHS. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.H.3.

MINUTES OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 14, 1997, AND GRANT PERMISSION TO NEGOTIATE A FULL-SERVICE CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR THE OKEEHEELEE PARK GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE WITH STEPHEN BORUFF, AIA, ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS, INC. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.H.4. DELETED

3.H.5. DOCUMENT R-98-68-D

CONTRACT WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE, INC., FOR $82,800 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WESTGATE PARK PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.H.6. DOCUMENT R-98-69-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF JUPITER FOR $15,017.11 TO PROVIDE WATER SERVICE TO THE WEST JUPITER COMMUNITY CENTER. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.H.7.

GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM THE PORT OF PALM BEACH DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT A PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY OVER A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LEASED TO PALM BEACH MARITIME MUSEUM, INC. APPROVED 1-13-97

3.H.8. DOCUMENT R-98-70-D

EXCLUSIVE PERPETUAL EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE TOWN OF JUPITER ON A PARCEL OF LAND APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET BY 505 FEET FOR A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR FIRE RESCUE-STATION 19 TO CONNECT IT TO THE EXISTING TREATED WATER SYSTEM. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.H.9.

INCREASE IN THE AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURE LEVEL TO TERM CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN BUILDING MAINTENANCE FROM $713,820 TO $812,820 FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES IN NORTH AND SOUTH COUNTY FROM DECEMBER 1, 1996, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1997. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.H.10.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-71-D

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSTRUCT A SEWER LINE ACROSS AN UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF THE SOUTH COUNTY CIVIC CENTER PROPERTY. THE 30 FOOT BY 264 FOOT EASEMENT, NOT TO EXCEED A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS, IS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BUILDING OF MORIKAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-72-D

DECLARATION OF EASEMENT ALONG AN APPROXIMATELY 30 FOOT BY 264 FOOT SECTION OF SOUTH COUNTY CIVIC CENTER PROPERTY RUNNING NORTH FROM MORIKAMI PARK ROAD, INSTALLED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF MORIKAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TO BE RECORDED TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE LOCATION. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.H.11. DOCUMENT R-98-73-D

UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT AND PROVIDE UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO MORIKAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPON ITS COMPLETION. THE EASEMENT AREA IS APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET BY 274 FEET AND IS LOCATED ON AN UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF THE SOUTH COUNTY CIVIC CENTER PROPERTY. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.H.12. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-307

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND TOTALING $3,482 TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PAUL GELLIS MEMORIAL GARDEN AT FIRE STATION 46. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

3.I.1. DOCUMENT R-98-74-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY, UNDER THE 1997 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE UP TO $29,643 FROM OCTOBER 1, 1997, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, FOR A FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM TO HELP SECTION 8 CERTIFICATE AND VOUCHER CLIENTS BECOME INDEPENDENT OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.I.2. DOCUMENT R-98-75-D

AGREEMENT WITH HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT FOR EXCELLENCE, INC. (HOPE, INC.), UNDER THE 1997 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE UP TO $34,300 FROM OCTOBER 1, 1997, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, TO PROVIDE FAIR HOUSING EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE OPERATIONS OF A FAIR HOUSING SPECIALIST AND CLERK/RECEPTIONIST. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.I.3. DOCUMENT R-98-76-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH, UNDER THE 1997 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, FOR $64,000 FROM JANUARY 13, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS, SCENIC HEALTH WALKING CIRCUITS, AND FENCING IN LAKESIDE CHALLENGER PARK. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.I.4. DOCUMENT R-98-77-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH THE WESTGATE/BELVEDERE HOMES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $500,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS, WITHIN A PORTION OF THE WESTGATE NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGY AREA KNOWN AS NORTH WESTGATE ESTATES, FROM DECEMBER 31, 1997, TO DECEMBER 31, 1998. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (AMENDS R-96-212-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

3.I.5. DOCUMENT R-98-78-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LAKE WORTH TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $96,623 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS, ON 5TH AVENUE NORTH, FROM DECEMBER 31, 1997, TO MARCH 31, 1998. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (AMENDS R-96-2057-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

3.I.6.

RELOCATION BENEFIT OF $32,748 AND A DEMOLITION PAYMENT OF $5,393 TO MANUELA FUENTES OF BELLE GLADE, WHO IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE COUNTY'S LOCAL RELOCATION PROGRAM. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.J. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING - None

3.K. WATER UTILITIES

3.K.1. DOCUMENT R-98-79-D

CONTRACT WITH R. J. SULLIVAN CORPORATION FOR $5,760,050 FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO WATER TREATMENT PLANT 8. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

3.L.1. DOCUMENT R-98-80-D

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE FRENCHMAN'S FOREST NATURAL AREA WITH THE COUNTY DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND REPORTING TO THE STATE. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION, TRASH REMOVAL, AND DAILY OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS GATES. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.L.2.

a. RESOLUTION R-98-81

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $10,000 FROM THE VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE RESTORATION OF CRINUM ISLAND SITUATED WITH THE SOUTHERN LOBE OF LAKE OSBORNE. ADOPTED 1-13-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-276

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $10,000 IN THE VESSEL REGISTRATION FUND FROM THE FRESHWATER RESERVES ACCOUNT TO THE CRINUM ISLAND RESTORATION PROJECT ACCOUNT FOR THE RESTORATION OF CRINUM ISLAND. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.L.3.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-82-D

GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR $37,638 TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY FOR THE REMOVAL OF FOUR DERELICT VESSELS FROM COUNTY WATERS IN THE VICINITY OF PEANUT ISLAND. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-276

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $37,638 TO ESTABLISH THE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET FOR THE GRANT FOR REMOVAL OF FOUR DERELICT VESSELS FROM COUNTY WATERS IN THE VICINITY OF PEANUT ISLAND. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.L.4.

STATE OF THE LAKES MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT PLAN FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE OF THE CHAIN OF FRESHWATER LAKES IN THE COUNTY. THE COUNTY WILL ASSUME PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN. PROJECTED CAPITAL COSTS ARE $5,450,000 TO IMPLEMENT THE ENTIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN, MAINTENANCE COSTS ARE $115,230 PER YEAR. FUNDING WILL BE PURSUED THROUGH OUTSIDE GRANTS AND PARTICIPATION. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.L.5.

a. RESOLUTION R-98-83

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY POLLUTION RECOVERY TRUST FUND TOTALING $888,979 FOR THE PURCHASE, ENHANCEMENT, RESTORATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF LANDS WITHIN A PORTION OF THE ACREAGE KNOWN AS UNIT 11. ADOPTED 1-13-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-295

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $888,979 IN THE POLLUTION RECOVERY TRUST FUND FROM THE POLLUTION RECOVERY RESERVES ACCOUNT TO THE UNIT 11 ACQUISITION/ENHANCEMENT FUND ACCOUNT, $564,120, AND THE UNIT 11 STEWARDSHIP FUND ACCOUNT, $324,859. APPROVED 1-13-98

c. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-296

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $54,987 IN THE STEWARDSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND FROM THE PRINCIPAL RESERVES ACCOUNT TO THE STEWARDSHIP FUND ACCOUNT. APPROVED 1-13-98

d. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-297

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $564,120 IN THE UNIT 11 ACQUISITION/ENHANCEMENT FUND. APPROVED 1-13-98

e. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-298

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $379,846 IN THE UNIT 11 STEWARDSHIP FUND, A NEW FUND IN WHICH EXPENDITURES WILL BE LIMITED TO EARNINGS ON PRINCIPAL. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.L.6. See Pages 49-50.

3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION

3.M.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-84-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIAN TRAIL WATER CONTROL DISTRICT INCREASING THE COUNTY'S FUNDING COMMITMENT TO $80,000 FROM $30,000 AND EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PAVILION/PICNIC AREA IN PINES WEST COMMUNITY PARK (ACREAGE COMMUNITY PARK), EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-278

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $50,000 IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM THE NEW PROJECTS RESERVES ACCOUNT TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ACCOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PINES WEST COMMUNITY PARK (ACREAGE COMMUNITY PARK). APPROVED 1-13-98

3.M.2. DOCUMENT R-98-85-D

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT STARLIGHT COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.M.3. DOCUMENT R-98-86-D

AGREEMENT WITH MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL CORPORATION FOR A $70 SPECIAL EVENT FEE AND A GUARANTEED DONATION OF $15,000 (PLUS 5% OF GATE RECEIPTS MINUS THE $15,000) FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SPECIAL EVENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, FOR USE OF PORTIONS OF JOHN PRINCE PARK TO HOLD A RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL ON FEBRUARY 7 AND 8, 1998, AND FEBRUARY 13 THROUGH 16, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.N. LIBRARY

3.N.1. DOCUMENT R-98-87-D

RATIFICATION OF THE SIGNATURE OF COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE ON AN APPLICATION FOR OPPORTUNITY GRANT FOR LIBRARIES WITH THE GATES LIBRARY FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,446 AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY FORMS AND CERTIFICATIONS. APPROVED 1-13-98

(CLERK'S NOTE: There were no Agenda items for 3.P. through 3.T.)

3.U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES

3.U.1. DOCUMENT R-98-88-D

AMENDMENT 3 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER FOR CONTINUING THE CREATION OF A DIGITAL PLANIMETRIC MAP FOR PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF BOCA RATON AND TO INCREASE THE COUNTY'S SHARE OF FUNDING BY $46,256. THE TOTAL PROJECT COSTS OF $720,318 ARE SHARED BY THE COUNTY GEOGRAPHICAL AND LAND INFORMATION SYSTEM, PROPERTY APPRAISER, AND CITY OF BOCA RATON. (AMENDS R-96-223-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

3.U.2. DOCUMENT R-98-89-D

AGREEMENT WITH ANALYTICAL SURVEYS, INC., FOR $213,152 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE DIGITAL ORTHO PHOTOGRAPHY AND TO PROVIDE UPDATES TO THE EXISTING PORTION OF THE COUNTY GEOGRAPHICAL AND LAND INFORMATION SYSTEM BASE MAP BEGINNING JANUARY 13, 1998, WITH A COMPLETION DEADLINE OF JANUARY 13, 2000. APPROVED 1-13-98

 

(CLERK'S NOTE: There were no Agenda items for 3.V. through 3.Z.)

3.AA. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION

3.AA.1.

a. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-302

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $3,442,048 IN THE MASS TRANSIT FUND REDUCING TRANSFERS FROM THE MASS TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND, DECREASING GRANT REVENUES, ESTABLISHING ACTUAL PROJECT CARRY-FORWARD BALANCES, AND REDUCING FUNDING FOR EXISTING PROJECTS. APPROVED 1-13-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-303

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $723,729 IN THE MASS TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND FROM THE TRANSFER TO TRANSIT AUTHORITY ACCOUNT TO THE RESERVE FOR MASS TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT TO DECREASE THE TRANSFER TO MASS TRANSIT AND PLACING THE FUNDS IN RESERVES. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.BB. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

3.BB.1. DOCUMENT R-98-90-D

AGREEMENT WITH BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE RESEARCH CORPORATION FOR $70,000 TO PROVIDE VISITOR DATA FOR THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FROM OCTOBER 1, 1997, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

3.CC. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

PRECINCT LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS AND BOUNDARY CHANGES AS SUBMITTED BY THERESA LEPORE, SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FOR APPROVAL ON 1-13-98.

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner McCarty joined the meeting.)

MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

***** THIS CONCLUDES THE CONSENT AGENDA *****

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 a.m.

4.A.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING JANUARY 18-24, 1998, AS WEEK OF THE WORKING PARENT. PRESENTED 1-13-98

4.B. DELETED

4.C.

PROCLAMATION HONORING L. E. ("ED") ZORZI FOR HIS 37.5 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS. PRESENTED 1-13-98

4.D.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING JANUARY 16, 1998, THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 1998, AS SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR DAYS FEATURING FLORIDA EXPO '98. PRESENTED 1-13-98

4.E. POSTPONED.

4.F.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 25-31, 1998, AS SCOTTISH-AMERICAN WEEK. PRESENTED 1-13-98

RECESS

At 10:00 a.m., the Chair declared the meeting recessed to convene as the Land Development Regulation Commission.

5.A. LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION COMMISSION -

See separate meeting of this date.

RECONVENE

At 10:10 a.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Newell and Roberts present.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to receive and file Proofs of Publication Nos. 413337, 413338, 413039 and 413357. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

6.A. RESOLUTION R-98-91

RESOLUTION ABANDONING A PORTION OF DAVIS ROAD, LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF SUMMIT BOULEVARD AND WEST OF THE CREDIT UNION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE THE LESSEE OF THE ADJACENT LANDS. NO FISCAL IMPACT. PROOF OF PUBLICATION NO. 413337. ADOPTED 1-13-98

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Newell and seconded by Commissioner Roberts.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

6.B. RESOLUTION R-98-92

RESOLUTION ABANDONING A PORTION OF 105TH AVENUE SOUTH WITHIN BOCA CHASE SECTION 3, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 181ST STREET AND WEST OF STATE ROAD SEVEN, TO ALLOW THE PETITIONER TO UTILIZE THE EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY. NO FISCAL IMPACT. PROOF OF PUBLICATION NO. 413338. ADOPTED 1-13-98

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Newell.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

6.C. ORDINANCE 98-2

ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING ALL POWERS AND DUTIES TO PROVIDE SOLID WASTE RELATED GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS, GRANT FRANCHISES AND AUTHORITY FOR ESTABLISHING RATES TO THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY. (REPEALS ORDINANCES 81-26, 85-5, 86-3, 86-12 AND 87-6 AND AMENDS ORDINANCE 84-10) PROOF OF PUBLICATION NO. 413039. ADOPTED 1-13-98

MOTION to adopt the ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Roberts.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

6.D. ORDINANCE 98-3

ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ADDING SECTION 9.4, ENTITLED WETLANDS PROTECTION, TO THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. (AMENDS ORDINANCE 92-20) PROOF OF PUBLICATION NO. 413039. ADOPTED 1-13-98

MOTION to adopt the ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Newell and seconded by Commissioner McCarty.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

6.E. DOCUMENT R-98-93-D

AMENDMENT TO WEST PALM BEACH FIRE-RESCUE'S CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO INCLUDE THE TOWN OF MANGONIA PARK IN ITS AREA OF JURISDICTION AND ENABLING WEST PALM BEACH TO BE THE PRIMARY PROVIDER OF ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AND BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION IN THE TOWN OF MANGONIA PARK. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (AMENDS R-96-2097-D) PROOF OF PUBLICATION NO. 413357. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the amendment. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

Commissioner Roberts stated there was no objection to West Palm Beach Fire-Rescue taking over the services and requested confirmation whether or not the County had been serving Mangonia Park.

Staff confirmed that the County had not been serving Mangonia Park.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

7. REGULAR AGENDA

7.A. ADMINISTRATION

7.A.1. TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M. - See Pages 43-44.

7.A.2.

a.

FUNDING FOR THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR $10,000 TO FUND ARTICLE V (JUDICIARY) REVISION EFFORTS TO HAVE THE STATE OF FLORIDA FUND CRIMINAL JUSTICE COSTS. APPROVED 1-13-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-304

BUDGET TRANSFER UP TO $10,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND FROM THE CONTINGENCY RESERVES ACCOUNT TO THE CONSULTANT SERVICES ACCOUNT. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the funding for the Article V revision efforts. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.

Commissioner Roberts pointed out that the Clerk's Office had a question on whether or not this money was for something yet to be done, but that it was for something the Florida Association of Counties had already done. Commissioner McCarty confirmed that a survey had already been conducted.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

7.A.3.

ACCEPT THE FIRST QUARTER REPORT (JULY 1, 1997, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1997) SUBMITTED BY THE PALM BEACH COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC., PROVIDING DATA OF ITS ACTIVITIES. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to accept the report. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

7.A.4.

a.

SELECT EITHER FLORIDA COUNTIES FOUNDATION OR A JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSHIP OF LANGTON ASSOCIATES, INC./IN REM SOLUTIONS, INC., AS A CONSULTANT FOR THE GRANT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPLEMENT CURRENT STATE AND FEDERAL LOBBYISTS AND SUPPORT SERVICES CURRENTLY PROVIDED BY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS. SELECTED LANGTON ASSOCIATES/IN REM SOLUTIONS 1-13-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-376

BUDGET TRANSFER OF EITHER $31,625 FOR FLORIDA COUNTIES ASSOCIATION OR $50,000 FOR LANGTON ASSOCIATES/IN REM SOLUTIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND FROM THE CONTINGENCY RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT. APPROVED TRANSFER OF $50,000 1-13-98

MOTION to select Langton Associates/In Rem Solutions as consultant and budget transfer of $50,000. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

The Board discussed the use of Langton Associates/In Rem Solutions to look for additional grants and perform lobbying services and approve the budget transfer. Commissioner Aaronson suggested Langton/In Rem provide quarterly reports in order to monitor their progress and determine the cost effectiveness of retaining them.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

7.A.5. DELETED

7.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY

7.B.1. DELETED

7.B.2. RESOLUTION R-98-94

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY PALM BEACH COUNTY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC., OF ONE SERIES OF REVENUE BONDS, IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6.2 MILLION, AN INCREASE FROM $5.27 MILLION, TO REFINANCE A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECT IN WEST PALM BEACH. (AMENDS R-97-2057) ADOPTED 1-13-98

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

7.B.3.

APPROVE ON PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 24, 1998, 9:30 A.M., AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR A SLOW SPEED/MINIMUM WAKE ZONE ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS NEAR A SANDBAR, WHICH IS NEAR THE NORTH FORK IN THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER, THAT IS EXPOSED AT LOW TIDE. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the ordinance on preliminary reading and to advertise for public hearing on February 24, 1997. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner McCarty.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Gerald Ward opposed adoption of the ordinance, contending that additional regulation at the County level is not required and that possible additional costs may be incurred by the County that no one is aware of.

John Sprague, representing the Marine Industry Association of Palm Beach County, expressed support for the ordinance, citing safety concerns, the fact that the Florida Marine Patrol preferred that the matter be dealt with at the County level and the need to preserve the sandbar as a recreational area.

Commissioner Aaronson read a letter from the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office which indicated that the ordinance could be enforced and should stand as it reads.

George Gentile, commissioner of the Jupiter Inlet District, proposed limiting the number of warning signs to three on the north side of the sandbar as many residents in that area were opposed to having a lot of signs that would affect the beauty of the area. He also pointed out that the channel on the south side of the sandbar would not be covered by the ordinance so it would be pointless to have signs facing the channel.

Commissioner Marcus stated that her staff had met with law enforcement officials who believed that the area, both north and south of the sandbar, needed to be covered under the ordinance. She further stated she would try to get the signage issue resolved with law enforcement.

Commissioner Aaronson said that it was one of the prime responsibilities of the Commissioners to try to save lives.

Robert Burton objected to including the north fork of the Loxahatchee in the ordinance, claiming that there was not as much boat traffic as the original petitioners for the ordinance claimed, but agreed with the rest of the ordinance.

Larry Smith stated that he lived adjacent to the north fork of the river and that he has observed reckless and hazardous boating activity. He urged that the ordinance be adopted.

Commissioner Aaronson read letters from Dan Kleiser and Raymond DeSimone supporting the ordinance.

John Kastrenakes complained that the draft ordinance did not specify certain hours for the slow speed/slow wake zone. (It was pointed out that the hours were specified, but for weekends and holidays only.) He further stated that he opposed a speed zone on the north fork of the river due to lack of boating and recreational activity and the fact that there are no such restrictions on any other part of the Loxahatchee River.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

RECESS

At 10:35 a.m., the Chair declared a recess.

RECONVENE

At 10:40 a.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Foster, McCarty and Newell present.

7.E.1. TIME CERTAIN - 10:30 A.M.

RECEIVE AND FILE THE 1997 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION. DISCUSSED 1-13-98

Max Davis, 1997 Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission, (CJC) presented the Annual Report. He explained and commented on the various programs that the Commission had conducted and that they had obtained and administered nearly $2 Million in grants.

The Board expressed satisfaction with the performance of the CJC and its preparation of the report.

(CLERK'S NOTE: There was no motion to receive and file the Annual Report.)

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioners Roberts, Marcus and Lee rejoined the meeting.)

7.C. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION

7.C.1. DOCUMENT R-98-95-D

CONTRACT WITH ROCKLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF FORT LAUDERDALE FOR $4,685,435.28 FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY CONSTRUCTION. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the contract. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Foster.

Commissioner Lee expressed concern about the contract, stating that there were inconsistencies with it and wanted the contract rebid. She further stated that there appeared to be different rules for different vendors. She said she thought that the Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) ordinance had shortcomings since it did not require strict compliance with its goals. Commissioner Lee questioned how a non-responsive bidder could take the County to court if this contract were put out for rebid.

Staff replied and explained that the bid award process was reexamined and found no inconsistencies, that the lowest bidder was rejected for using unlicensed contractors, and that Rockland was the most responsive to M/WBE goals. They further explained that, as the ordinance was currently written, a bidder could be responsive to the overall bid and not necessarily meet the M/WBE goals. On the issue of a possible court case, staff explained that outcomes in previous court cases indicated it was unlikely the County would prevail.

Commissioner Aaronson suggested that a workshop be conducted on the ordinance to possibly rewrite it to the satisfaction of all the Commissioners. County Administrator Weissman confirmed that there was a workshop scheduled for March 24, 1998.

SUBSTITUTE MOTION to rebid the contract. Motion by Commissioner Lee and seconded by Commissioner Newell.

Assistant County Attorney Jim Mize reiterated the possibility of a lawsuit against the County if this contract were rebid.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the substitute motion FAILED 2-5. Commissioners Aaronson, Foster, McCarty, Marcus and Newell opposed.

Commissioner Aaronson requested a vote on the original motion.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE on the original motion, the motion carried 5-2. Commissioners Lee and Roberts opposed.

7.C.2. DOCUMENT R-98-96-D

CHANGE ORDER 29 TO MORGANTI FLORIDA, INC., FOR $30,578 AND A 110-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR COMPLETION OF THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER. (AMENDS R-96-207-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the change order. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 7-0.

7.C.3.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-97-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO DECLARATION OF EASEMENTS FOR OFFSITE PARKING WITH ABACOA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND JUPITER STADIUM, LTD., TO SHIFT THE LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BASEBALL STADIUM WHICH IS LOCATED NEAR THE TOWN CENTER IN THE TOWN OF JUPITER. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (AMENDS R-96-878-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-98-D

MODIFICATION TO INITIAL DESIGNATION TO SHIFT THE LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STADIUM WHICH IS LOCATED NEAR THE TOWN CENTER IN THE TOWN OF JUPITER. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the amendment to declaration of easements for offsite parking and modification to initial designation. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 7-0.

TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M.

7.A.1.

DIRECTION REGARDING A PROPOSAL FOR A 10,000-SEAT ARENA THAT WOULD BE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF CLEMATIS AND ROSEMARY STREETS AND A REQUEST FOR COUNTY COMMITMENT OF $1.5 MILLION ANNUALLY FOR 25 YEARS FOR DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS ON BONDS WHICH WOULD BE USED TO FUND A PORTION OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE ARENA. DISCUSSED 1-13-98

Hugo Unruh, on behalf of Arena At Clematis, Inc. (ACI), made a presentation regarding reasons for a new arena, scope of the proposals, financing and a timetable for getting the new arena built. He requested that ACI be given a one-year exclusive period to meet a series of conditions and for the County to issue $1.5 Million in public purpose bonds when the conditions are met.

The following is a list of conditions, set forth in a letter from Stanley McKnight, to be met by ACI:

1. Divulging the investing company's interests and role.

2. Signing the contract for the purchase of the arena site.

3. Executing documents effecting the relocation of the Post Office and the FP&L transmission line and obtaining alley abandonment.

4. Getting the agreement approved with the City of West Palm Beach to use the police garage for parking.

5. Completing preliminary construction documents.

6. Executing a conditional commitment for private construction and long term financing.

7. Completing a professional independent analysis and report on the County's projected revenues from the use of parking facilities and new sales tax revenues.

Mr. Unruh acknowledged the addition of an eighth condition that was added to the original list of conditions: 8. ACI devising means to guarantee to make up any revenue shortfalls in the debt service.

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Lee left the meeting.)

Commissioner Aaronson disputed Mr. Unruh's revenue and attendance projections and the arena's impact on area businesses. The Board discussed other significant issues relating to the construction of an arena, both positive and negative. The main concern, however, was for ACI to devise a means to guarantee to make up any revenue shortfalls in the debt service. The Board directed staff to draft a letter of intent to formalize the relationship between ACI and the County.

MOTION to give ACI six months to meet conditions seven and eight, formalize, through a letter of intent, the relationship between ACI and the County; give ACI the exclusive private sector position; and direct the Chair to meet with Florida Atlantic University and the South Florida Fair and Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., to investigate a partnership opportunity during the next 30 days. If conditions seven and eight were met during the six-month period, grant ACI a time extension of no more than another six months; then, at the end of that year, if not sooner, establish a time period for negotiating a contract between the parties. Motion by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Lee absent.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Richard Sanford, on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame, spoke in support of a permanent facility for its artifacts.

Richard Giorgio spoke on behalf of the Community Coalition for a Better Auditorium Deal. He stated his group was trying to get the sale of the West Palm Beach auditorium repealed. He spoke of some degree of support for ACI's proposal, but reiterated that his group was more concerned with getting some sort of arena opened. He also asked the Board if the County would take over the operation of the auditorium if the sale were repealed. Commissioner Aaronson stated that the proposal had previously "fallen on deaf ears," but that it might possibly be reconsidered.

RECESS

At 1:25 p.m., the Chair declared a recess.

RECONVENE

At 2:30 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Foster, Lee, and McCarty present.

7.D. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

7.D.1.

a.

FUNDING UNDER THE PROPERTY REHABILITATION PROGRAM USING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR $25,354 TO HAZEL COLLIER OF WEST PALM BEACH, WITH A WAIVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM FUNDING AMOUNT OF $21,00 AS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE PROPERTY REHABILITATION PROGRAM POLICY. APPROVED 1-13-98

b.

FUNDING UNDER THE PROPERTY REHABILITATION PROGRAM USING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR $15,205.50 TO WILFRED AND HATTIE HAWKINS OF RIVIERA BEACH, WITH A WAIVER TO EXCEED 120 PERCENT LOAN TO VALUE RATIO ESTABLISHED UNDER THE PROPERTY REHABILITATION PROGRAM POLICY. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the funding. Motion by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 4-0. Commissioners Marcus, Newell and Roberts absent.

7.D.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-99-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, FOR THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE'S RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $10,000 PER HOME, TO HELP RETROFIT/REHABILITATE CERTAIN HOMES TO RENDER THEM LESS VULNERABLE TO FUTURE WIND-RELATED DAMAGE FROM JANUARY 13, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1998, UNLESS TERMINATED EARLIER. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-100-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, FOR THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE'S RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT OF $150 PER HOME, TO INSPECT CERTAIN HOMES FOR WIND-RELATED DAMAGE FROM JANUARY 13, 1998, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998, UNLESS TERMINATED EARLIER. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

c.

CREATION AND FILLING OF A REHABILITATION LOAN PROCESSOR (RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION PROGRAM [RCMP] COORDINATOR) POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE OVERALL COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RCMP. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

d. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-317

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $463,002 IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION PROGRAM. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the agreements, create and fill the position and approve the budget amendment. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 4-0. Commissioners Marcus, Newell and Roberts absent.

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioners Newell and Roberts rejoined the meeting.)

7.E. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

7.E.1. TIME CERTAIN - 10:30 A.M. - See Page 41.

7.F. PUBLIC SAFETY

7.F.1.

a.

ESTABLISH A NEW ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL PILOT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE PET ADOPTIONS, TITLED "ADOPTION MATCH-MAKER." APPROVED 1-13-98

b.

STANDARD CONTRACT WHICH IDENTIFIES THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PAYMENT MECHANISMS FOR ADOPTION MATCH-MAKER INDEPENDENT CONTRACT PERSONNEL. APPROVED 1-13-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-101-D

AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN THE STANDARD ADOPTION MATCH-MAKER CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to establish the program, approve the standard contract and authorize the County Administrator or designee to sign the contracts. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Marcus absent.

7.G. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION

7.G.1. TIME CERTAIN 2:00 p.m. - DELETED

7.G.2. TIME CERTAIN 2:00 p.m. - DELETED

7.H. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

7.H.1. RESOLUTION R-98-102

RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING MUNICIPALITIES WHICH CONTAIN ESTUARINE WATERS WITHIN THEIR BOUNDARIES TO ADOPT ORDINANCES WHICH PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR SEA GRASSES AND OTHER AQUATIC NATURAL RESOURCES. NO FISCAL IMPACT. ADOPTED 1-13-98

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 6-0. Commissioner Marcus absent.

7.I. AIRPORTS

7.I.1. DELETED

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Marcus rejoined the meeting.)

7.J. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

7.J.1.

APPOINT EDWARDS & ANGELL AS BOND COUNSEL TO REVIEW CERTAIN PROPOSALS RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY TO SYNTHETICALLY REFINANCE THE AIRPORT SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1991. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the appointment. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Foster.

The Board and staff discussed a swap proposal from Merrill Lynch and a "proprietary" non-swap proposal from Smith Barney. Staff will continue to look at both proposals and a decision will be made by bond counsel. Commissioner Foster requested that staff report back with recommendations at the next workshop.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0.

Staff proposed to move Rudd, McCloskey, Smith and Schuster to top of the bond rotation list. The Board had no objection and decided to move any firm, in the future, to the top of the bond counsel rotation list if it was determined that that firm was underpaid for work on a project.

7.K. COMMUNITY SERVICES

7.K.1.

a.

PAYMENT TO CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL AND NOAH, INC. (BUILDING BLOCKS), FOR $835 AND $2,250.65, RESPECTIVELY, FOR UNPAID FY 1996 INVOICES. APPROVED 1-13-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-321

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $3,086 IN THE GENERAL FUND FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND ACCOUNT TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS NON-GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FUND TO PAY CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL AND NOAH, INC. (BUILDING BLOCKS) FOR THEIR SERVICES. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the payment and budget transfer. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 7-0.

7.L. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

7.L.1. DOCUMENT R-98-103-D

EXPENDITURE OF BYRNE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE DISTRICT IX OFFICE OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,000 TO PURCHASE A LIVESCAN AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the expenditure. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 7-0.

ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

3.B.3.

CONTRACTS ON THE CONTRACT LIST EXECUTED BY THE PURCHASING DIRECTOR:

a.

TERM CONTRACT FOR $915,000 WITH FIRST COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS DBA SJF/FIRST COMPUTERS, INC., AND GLOBAL ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE PRE-PROGRAMMED SOFTWARE ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM JANUARY 13, 1998, THROUGH JULY 12, 1999. APPROVED 1-13-98

b.

TERM CONTRACT INCREASE TO $326,000 WITH BOCA TIRES, INC.; ELPEX, INC., PALMIS TIRE & AUTO CENTER, AND ROBBIE TIRE COMPANY TO PROVIDE TIRES AND TUBES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FROM MARCH 18, 1997, THROUGH MARCH 14, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

c.

TERM CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR $285,000 WITH LEACHEM INDUSTRIES, INC., TO PROVIDE CATIONIC FLOCCULENT (POLYELECTROLYTE) FROM JANUARY 9, 1998, THROUGH JULY 7, 1999. APPROVED 1-13-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-104-D

PURCHASE ORDER FOR $193,920 WITH SOUTHERN SEWER EQUIPMENT FOR ONE EACH VAC-ALL MODEL E5-16BTD SWEEPER/CATCH BASIN CLEANER WITH 16 CUBIC YARD DEBRIS BODY. APPROVED 1-13-98

e.

TERM CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR $788,588 WITH AMERICAN BUILDING MAINTENANCE TO PROVIDE CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR NORTH AND SOUTH COUNTY REGIONS FROM FEBRUARY 1, 1998, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1998. EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY, 1998, THIS 10-MONTH RENEWAL WILL REPLACE THE 3-MONTH EXTENSION GRANTED ON DECEMBER 9, 1997. APPROVED 1-13-98

f.

TERM CONTRACT INCREASE TO $110,000 WITH FLORIDA BRAKE & TRUCK PARTS; GENUINE PARTS COMPANY DBA NAPA AUTO PARTS; JACK LYONS TRUCK PARTS; MARC INDUSTRIES; PALM BEACH SPRING COMPANY; PARTS HOUSE, INC.; AND SCHOOL BUS PARTS COMPANY TO PROVIDE HEAVY DUTY BRAKE AND SUSPENSION PARTS FROM FEBRUARY 3, 1997, THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

g.

TERM CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR $110,000 WITH MARPAN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., TO PROVIDE VARIOUS TYPES OF LIGHT BULBS FROM JANUARY 10, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 9, 1999. APPROVED 1-13-98

h.

TERM CONTRACT FOR $800,000 WITH SNELLING PERSONNEL SERVICES AND KELLY SERVICES TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY PERSONNEL ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM JANUARY 25, 1998, THROUGH JULY 24, 1999. APPROVED 1-13-98

i. DOCUMENT R-98-105-D

PURCHASE ORDER FOR $3,044 534 WITH GENERAL GMC TRUCK SALES & SERVICE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $639,349; STEVE MOORE CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,168; DON REID FORD, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $221,218; ED MORSE CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $360,639; ED MORSE FLEET SALES/GMAC IN THE AMOUNT OF $562,565; PETERBILT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA IN THE AMOUNT OF $529,015; RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,668; AND ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $542,921 FOR THE PURCHASE OF 31 HEAVY TRUCKS, 25 VANS, 4 UTILITY VEHICLES AND 47 PICKUP TRUCKS. APPROVED 1-13-98

j.

TERM CONTRACT FOR $575,000 WITH SOUTHEASTERN EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT; ECOLAB, INC.; AERO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; OMEGA GROUP, INC.; MICRO BIO-MEDICS; PRO-MED INTERNATIONAL, INC.; BERGEN BRUNSWIG MEDICAL CORPORATION; ADVANCED MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIERS; PRO MEDIX, INC.; SURE-LOC, INC.; MERCURY MEDICAL; MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY; MEDWASTE SOLUTIONS; MEDLINE INDUSTRIES; INC., BOUND TREE CORPORATION; AND QUADMED, INC., TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SUPPLIES FROM JANUARY 23, 1998, THROUGH JULY 22, 1999. APPROVED 1-13-98

k. DELETED

l. DOCUMENT R-98-106-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX CATEGORY "B" AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA HISTORY CENTER AND MUSEUM TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASING THE FY98 GRANT BY $59,811.65 FROM $34,830.00 TO A REVISED TOTAL OF $94,641.65 AND REVISING THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE TO ALLOW FOR FULL REIMBURSEMENT OF THE INCREASE PLUS ONE-FOURTH OF THE ORIGINAL AMOUNT IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF FY 98. (AMENDS R-97-1328-D) APPROVED 1-13-98

m. DOCUMENT R-98-107-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM AND TELEVISION COMMISSION, INC. (FTC), FOR $50,000 PLUS EXPENSES FOR THE PROVISION BY FTC AND DON TILLMAN FOR LOS ANGELES/HOLLYWOOD REPRESENTATION TO HIGH-LEVEL FILM AND TV STUDIO EXECUTIVES FROM JANUARY 1, 1998, TO DECEMBER 31, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner McCarty left the meeting.)

Commissioner Roberts expressed concern that there was no Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) with State contracts. Staff replied that the matter is brought before the Goal Setting Committee to determine M/WBE availability before authorizing use of state contracts. Staff noted that the longer the contract, the better it was for the County, but the normal length was for a year and that contracts may have to be revisited if additional purchases are required. Staff also pointed out that state contracts usually offer the best prices because of the quantity purchased. Commissioner Roberts also questioned the need for sole-source contracts. Staff replied that departments sometimes require a unique piece of equipment that not just anyone can provide, but that every effort is made to get a department to minimize the use of restrictive specifications.

Staff further clarified that if an M/WBE vendor is on the state contract, that vendor would be used and that, if a non-certified vendor wants to piggyback, that vendor is asked to include M/WBE language in the bid.

Commissioner Roberts pointed out that the County should be aggressively pursuing minority businesses. Commissioner Lee stated that the M/WBE Committee was getting into small business advocacy to get small businesses to provide the products and services the County needs. Commissioner Aaronson pointed out that piggybacking would be brought up at an upcoming workshop.

MOTION to approve the contracts on the contracts list. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner McCarty absent.

3.L.6.

a.

THREE AGREEMENTS FOR PURCHASE AND SALE AT AN AGGREGATE COST OF $18,630 (LAND COSTS) AND $1,495 (CLOSING AND MISCELLANEOUS COSTS), FOR A TOTAL OF $20,125 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 4.6 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND IN UNIT 11 WITH MITIGATION FUNDS AND TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND IMPACTS IN THE ACREAGE:

 

(1) DOCUMENT R-98-108-D

AGREEMENT WITH LINDA DONISI FOR $4,657.50 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PARCEL OF LAND (P-C-N 00414129000007240) WITHIN THE UNIT 11 ACQUISITION AREA OF THE ACREAGE FOR THE RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF LANDS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

(2) DOCUMENT R-98-109-D

AGREEMENT WITH SOPHIE DZIEWIATEK FOR $9,315 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO PARCELS OF LAND (P-C-N 00414130000001440/1450) WITHIN THE UNIT 11 ACQUISITION AREA OF THE ACREAGE FOR THE RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF LANDS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

(3) DOCUMENT R-98-110-D

AGREEMENT WITH DAVID A. AND PATRICIA PETERSON FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PARCEL OF LAND (P-C-N 00414129000007370) WITHIN THE UNIT 11 ACQUISITION AREA OF THE ACREAGE FOR THE RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF LANDS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 1998. APPROVED 1-13-98

b.

ESTABLISHMENT OF FIVE ADDITIONAL UNIT 11 ACQUISITION ZONES FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL PARCELS AS MITIGATION FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE. THE ACQUISITION PROCEDURES WILL CONTINUE IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNIT 11 ACQUISITION PROCEDURES. APPROVED 1-13-98

c.

ESTABLISHMENT OF OVERLAPPING ZONE NUMBER 9 WHICH INCLUDES POTENTIAL RIGHT-OF-WAY NEEDED FOR THE SEMINOLE PRATT WHITNEY ROAD EXTENSION TO THE BEE LINE HIGHWAY. OFFERS ON THESE PARCELS WOULD BE MADE AT A REDUCED COST OF $3,050 PER ACRE ($1,000 LESS THAN APPRAISED VALUE). APPROVED 1-13-98

Staff clarified that establishing the right-of-way would help secure the future of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. The right-of-way would not be considered as environmentally sensitive land. In addition, it was purchased record it as a certain amount of Engineering acquisition so that, when the actual right-of-way was determined, they would have land within that area to work with.

MOTION to approve the agreements, establish five additional acquisition zones and establish an overlapping zone. Motion by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner McCarty absent.

8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS

8.A. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

8.A.1.

APPOINTMENT OF LESLIE M. CORLEY AND WENDY SARTORY LINK AND THE REAPPOINTMENT OF RANDOLPH K. JOHNSON SR., AND JORGE DOMINICIS, RECOMMENDED BY THE ECONOMIC COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2000. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the appointments and reappointments Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner McCarty absent.

8.B. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

8.B.1.

REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT LECKY, WILLIAM STAPLES, ROBERT MOORE, GARY KOZAN, ROBERT MCDONALD AND LARRY SEHRES AND THE APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN C. RHEAULT TO THE BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS. APPROVED 1-13-98

MOTION to approve the reappointments and appointment. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner McCarty absent.

8.C. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner McCarty rejoined the meeting.)

8.C.1.

a.

REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT BASEHART TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS. APPROVED 1-13-98

b.

REAPPOINTMENT OF BARBARA GOLDBERG TO THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 1-13-98

c.

APPOINTMENT JOSEPH CASALE THE SPORTS COMMISSION. APPROVED 1-13-98

No backup submitted.

MOTION to approve the reappointments and the appointment. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 7-0.

8.C.2.

REAPPOINTMENT OF MIME LEVINSON TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 1-13-98

 

No backup submitted.

MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 7-0.

8.C.3.

REAPPOINTMENT OF MIKEL JONES TO THE ZONING COMMISSION. APPROVED 1-13-9

No backup submitted.

MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 7-0.

8.C.4.

REAPPOINTMENT OF VINCE LARKIN TO THE FAIR HOUSING BOARD. APPROVED 1-13-98

NO BACKUP SUBMITTED.

MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 7-0.

8.C.5.

REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM F. ANDERSON TO THE ZONING COMMISSION AND CHELLY KONYK TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS.

NO BACKUP SUBMITTED.

MOTION to approve the reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 7-0.

9. STAFF COMMENTS

9.A. ADMINISTRATION

9.A.1.

STAFF REQUESTED AUTHORITY TO APPROVE MUNICIPALITIES' REQUESTS TO PLACE BUS BENCHES WITHIN THE COUNTY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. APPROVED 1-13-98

NO BACKUP SUBMITTED.

MOTION to grant the authority. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty.

Commissioner Roberts questioned possible liability to the County. Staff replied that the bus benches would be constructed and emplaced according to Department of Transportation standards, and that the County is not incurring any unusual liability.

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner McCarty left the meeting.)

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner McCarty absent.

9.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None

10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

10.A. COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY - None

10.B. COMMISSIONER WARREN H. NEWELL - None

10.C. COMMISSIONER KEN L. FOSTER - None

10.D. COMMISSIONER CAROL A. ROBERTS - None

10.E. COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE

10.E.1.

RECEPTION HONORING MARY SORGE OF THE HOMELESS COALITION

Commissioner Lee asked the Board if the County would like to be part of a farewell reception on January 27, 1998, honoring Mary Sorge of the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County Inc. The Board directed County Administrator Weisman to assist with the matter.

No backup submitted.

10.F. COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS

10.F.1.

LACK OF RESPONSE TO RACCOON ATTACK

Commissioner Marcus commented on a lack of response by Animal Control to a raccoon attack and that it would be brought up at a later date.

No backup submitted.

10.G. COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON

10.G.1.

CONVENTION CENTER AND CELLULAR TOWERS

Commissioner Aaronson informed the Board that Sharon Merchant was instructed to draft legislation to include the fourth cent in operating expenses for the convention center.

Commissioner Marcus asked about a resolution regarding cellular telephone towers. Commissioner Roberts stated that a senator from Vermont was introducing legislation regarding their regulation. Commissioner Aaronson said that he did not want to bring it up until the Board could get a copy of the bill to read before acting on an type of County regulation to avoid any conflict.

No backup submitted.

11. ADJOURNMENT

The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

ATTESTED: APPROVED:

Clerk Chairman

 
 
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