MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR

1. CALL TO ORDER: May 19, 1998, at 9:40 a.m., in the Palm Beach County Governmental Center, West Palm Beach, Florida.

1.A. ROLL CALL

MEMBERS AND OFFICERS PRESENT:
Chair Burt Aaronson - Absent
Vice-Chair Maude Ford Lee
Commissioner Ken L. Foster
Commissioner Mary McCarty
Commissioner Karen T. Marcus
Commissioner Warren H. Newell
Commissioner Carol A. Roberts - Absent
County Administrator Robert Weisman
County Attorney Denise Dytrych
Chief Deputy Clerk John W. Dame
Deputy Clerk Gilbert Centeno

1.B. INVOCATION - Commissioner Foster

1.C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. AGENDA APPROVAL

2.A. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS

County Administrator Weisman noted the Agenda changes as follows:

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11 3E-3 DELETE SECTION A) ONLY: A) Amendment No. 1 to renew Contract with Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc. (R97-612D) for Supportive Housing for homeless persons for a one year period from May 19, 1998 - May 18, 1999 at a cost of $207,000, and amend the documentation required to obtain reimbursement;

B) Amendment No. 1 to renew Contract with Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc. (R97-613D) for Supportive Services for homeless persons for a one year period from May 19, 1998 - May 18, 1999 at a cost of $65,000, and to allow for line item expenses to be adjusted; for FY 97-98;

C) Amendment No. 1 to renew Contract with 45th Street Mental Health Center (R97-614D) for Outreach Case Management Services for a one year period from May 19, 1998 - May 18,1999 at a cost of $35,000; and

D) Amendment No. 1 to renew Contract with Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs, Inc. (R97-615D) for Outreach Case Management Services for a one year period from May 19, 1998 - May 18,1999 at a cost of $35,000. (Comm Serv) (Further staff review)

12 3E-4 REVISED TITLE: A) Contract No. IZ-701-6 with Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA) for State General Revenue Funds not-to-exceed $94,144 for March 20, 1998 through June 30, 1998 under the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI) Grant; and

B) Budget Amendment in DOSS Administration for $94,144.

C) Budget Amendment decreasing DOSS Community Care for the Elderly by $37,794. (Comm Serv)

26 5A-3 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on June 16, 1998 at 9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Section of the Palm Beach County Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Part B; providing for ranking of responsive bidders; providing for bid preference; providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for severability; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date. (Admin) (Further staff review)

36 8G ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring the month of May, 1998 as "National Community Action Month" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lee)

2.B. ADOPTION

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

3. CONSENT AGENDA - See Page 20 for approval.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. - See Pages 20-23.

5. REGULAR AGENDA - See Pages 23-29.

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See Pages 29-30.

7. STAFF COMMENTS - See Page 30.

8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Pages 31-32.

9. ADJOURNMENT - See Page 32.

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

3.A. ADMINISTRATION

3.A.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-639-D

RECEIVE AND FILE EXECUTED GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION FOR $20,287.50 FOR THE SHERIFF'S JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER TO FUND THE MULTI-AGENCY GANG TASK FORCE. (AMENDS R-97-892-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-640-D

RECEIVE AND FILE EXECUTED GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION FOR $112,500 FOR THE SHERIFF'S JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER TO FUND THE TRUANCY INTERDICTION PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-892-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

3.B. CLERK

3.B.1.

WARRANT LIST DATED MAY 18, 1998. APPROVED 5-19-98

COMPUTER CHECKS $18,803,052.20

WIRE TRANSFERS 38,546,611.07

MANUAL CHECKS 63,873.19

TRUSTEE DISBURSEMENTS 0.00

$57,413,536.46

3.B.2.

MINUTES OF THE MARCH 26 ZONING MEETING; MARCH 30 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETING; AND APRIL 7, 1998, REGULAR BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.B.3.

CONTRACTS ON THE CONTRACT LIST EXECUTED BY THE PURCHASING DIRECTOR OR TOURIST DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:

a.

TERM CONTRACT TOTALING $248,000 WITH BOCA TIRES INC., ELPEX INC., MARTINO TIRE COMPANY, PALMIS TIRE & AUTO CENTER AND ROBBIE TIRE COMPANY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TIRES AND TUBES FOR THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT FLEET OF VEHICLES FROM JULY 7, 1998, THROUGH MARCH 14, 1999. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-641-D

ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT CONTRACT FOR $118,065.81 FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING COUNTY'S SUN SPECTRUM CLIENT SERVER NETWORK SYSTEM USED BY INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES, WATER UTILITIES, AND PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING FROM MARCH 1, 1998, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 1999. APPROVED 5-19-98

c.

TERM CONTRACT WITH ITS, INC., FOR $288,000 TO PROVIDE UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS FOR INCREASED POSTS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL SECURITY GUARDS BY PALM TRAN AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM JUNE 1, 1998, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1999. APPROVED 5-19-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-642-D

RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH MMANTEC, INC., FOR $447,528 TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LOADING BRIDGES, CONVEYORS AND CABIN AIR SYSTEMS AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL FROM AUGUST 1 1998, THROUGH JULY 31, 1999. (AMENDS R-95-987-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

e. DOCUMENT R-98-643-D

RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH WEISER SECURITY SERVICES, INC., FOR $796,522.44 TO PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES PERSONNEL TO THE COURT HOUSE AND ANNEXES FROM JUNE 1, 1998, THROUGH MAY 31, 1999. (AMENDS R-96-530-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

f. DOCUMENT R-98-644-D

RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH MONTGOMERY KONE, INC., FOR $201,214.44 TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS FROM AUGUST 1, 1998, THROUGH JULY 31, 1999. (AMENDS R-95-988-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

g.

CLAIM SETTLEMENT WITH SAMUEL GASPARRI FOR $125,000 FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIM OF OCTOBER 11, 1995. APPROVED 5-19-98

h. DOCUMENT R-98-645-D

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX CATEGORY G GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA SPECIAL OLYMPICS NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF SITE/RIGHTS FEES, AWARDS, INSURANCE, RENTALS, MARKETING AND PROMOTION OUTSIDE THE COUNTY FOR THE FLORIDA SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE SPRING GAMES ON MAY 15-17, 1998. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

3.C.1. DOCUMENT R-98-646-D

CONTRACT WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE, INC., FOR $63,514.20 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ROUNDABOUT AS AN INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT AT LAKE IDA ROAD AND VIA FLORA DRIVE. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.2. DELETED

3.C.3. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-697

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $15,000 FROM THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND RESERVES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION TO COVER LEGAL EXPENSES FOR THE FAGO V. THE COUNTY CASE. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.4.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-647-D

AGREEMENT WITH JAMES J. O'BRIEN, TRUSTEE, FOR $55,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LANTANA ROAD FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE. THIS ACQUISITION WILL BE FULLY FUNDED BY THE DEVELOPER THROUGH A LETTER OF CREDIT. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-698

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $55,000 IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE FUND AREA H ESTABLISHING IMPACT FEE REVENUE FROM THE DEVELOPER FOR THE LANTANA ROAD FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.5. DOCUMENT R-98-648-D

JOINT PROJECT PARTICIPATION/FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF JUPITER FOR $8,221 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH PALM BEACH HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.6. DOCUMENT R-98-649-D

COUNTY DEED TO MILITARY TRAIL ASSOCIATES RECONVEYING A RIGHT-TURN LANE ON MILITARY TRAIL SOUTH OF HYPOLUXO ROAD FOR A MAIN ENTRANCE ROAD TO TRAIL ENDS PLAZA. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.7. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-696

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $16,432 IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE FUND AREA K ESTABLISHING DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS AND ENGINEERING REVIEW FEES. THIS AMENDMENT WILL APPROPRIATE REVENUE INTO THE JOG ROAD (LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD) PROJECT. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.8. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-786

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE FUND AREA I FROM AREA I RESERVES FOR $36,400 TO THE LANTANA ROAD (STATE ROAD 7 TO GRAND LACUNA BOULEVARD) PROJECT. THIS TRANSFER FUNDS THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND MODIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR LANTANA ROAD FROM LYONS ROAD TO HAGEN RANCH ROAD. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.9.

READING INTO THE RECORDS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES 287.055 THE NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE COUNTY ON AN ANNUAL CONTRACTUAL BASIS FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT DISTRICTS A THROUGH E STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.10. RESOLUTION R-98-650

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 120, 121 AND 125 IN FEE SIMPLE FOR THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 120A, 121A AND 125A AS TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR AN APPRAISED VALUE OF $134,995 FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN EAST APPROACH RIGHT-TURN LANE AND A WEST APPROACH RIGHT-TURN LANE AT NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD AND OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY. ADOPTED 5-19-98

3.C.11. RESOLUTION R-98-651

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 1, WHICH HAS AN APPRAISED VALUE OF $500, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PATHWAY PROJECT AT KIRK ROAD FROM 10TH AVENUE NORTH TO NORTH OF THE L-9 CANAL. ADOPTED 5-19-98

3.C.12. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-709

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $100,000 IN THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND INCREASING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT REVENUE AND ADJUSTING APPROPRIATION LIES FOR SMALL PROJECT FUNDING TO ACCOMPLISH CERTAIN TRAFFIC-RELATED FUNCTIONS ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.13.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-652-D

CONTRACT WITH THE MURPHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR $950,002.17 FOR CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS OF THE POINT CHOSEN BRIDGE, THE ONLY VEHICULAR ACCESS ROAD TO TORRY ISLAND IN BELLE GLADE. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-799

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $1,347,102 IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM ROAD PROGRAM RESERVES TO THE POINT CHOSEN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS OF THE POINT CHOSEN BRIDGE, THE ONLY VEHICULAR ACCESS ROAD TO TORRY ISLAND IN BELLE GLADE. APPROVED 5-19-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-653-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BELLE GLADE NOT TO EXCEED $69,271 PER MONTH WHICH INCLUDES LOSS OF REVENUE DUE TO CAMPERS BEING UNABLE TO USE THE CAMPGROUNDS ON TORRY ISLAND, COST OF PLACING FIRE, POLICE AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT ON THE ISLAND IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE 24-HOURS-A-DAY SECURITY PERSONNEL PLACED ON THE ISLAND TO PROTECT CITY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY, AND RELOCATION COSTS FOR THE PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF YEAR-ROUND RESIDENTS FROM THE CAMP GROUND FACILITIES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS OF THE POINT CHOSEN BRIDGE. APPROVED 5-19-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-654-D

AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S FISH CAMP FOR $8,400 ASSOCIATED WITH THE POINT CHOSEN BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT START-UP, AND A MONTHLY PAYMENT OF $12,000 PRO-RATED FOR ANY PORTION LESS THAN A MONTH, FOR THE PROJECT DURATION, AND $8,400 ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT COMPLETION. APPROVED 5-19-98

e. DOCUMENT R-98-655-D

AGREEMENT WITH J-MARK FISH CAMP FOR $3,328 ASSOCIATED WITH THE POINT CHOSEN BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT START-UP, AND A MONTHLY PAYMENT OF $5,015 PRO-RATED FOR ANY PORTION LESS THAN A MONTH, FOR THE PROJECT DURATION, AND $3,328 ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT COMPLETION. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.14. RESOLUTION R-98-656

RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF A 10-FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT LYING WITHIN A PORTION OF LOT 87, ALL OF LOTS 88-90 AND A PORTION OF LOT 91; A 12-FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LYING WITHIN TRACT B; AND A PORTION OF TRACT A, A PRIVATE STREET, WITHIN THE POLO OAKS, PART OF THE POLO CLUB, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED NORTH OF CLINT MOORE ROAD AND EAST OF JOG ROAD ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE E-3 CANAL. THE EASEMENTS ARE VACATED BECAUSE THE PLATTED EASEMENTS CONFLICT WITH THE PROPOSED REPLAT OF A PORTION OF THE POLO OAKS TO BE KNOWN AS VINTAGE OAKS ESTATES. ADOPTED 5-19-98

3.C.15. DOCUMENT R-98-657-D

COUNTY DEED IN FAVOR OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR FOUR COUNTY-OWNED PARCELS ADJACENT TO SOUTHERN BOULEVARD AND A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WHICH WILL ALLOW FDOT TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY $515,000 FOR EXPENSES INCURRED RELATED TO THESE PARCELS. FDOT WILL USE THESE PARCELS TO WIDEN SOUTHERN BOULEVARD. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.16. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-791

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $40,000 IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM ROAD PROGRAM RESERVES FOR DESIGN AND ALIGNMENT (FISCAL YEAR 1998) TO THE CONGRESS AVENUE (BLUE HERON BOULEVARD TO NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD) PROJECT. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.17.

a. RESOLUTION R-98-658

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES FOR AN APPRAISED VALUE OF $168,300 FOR PARCEL 111 IN FEE SIMPLE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY, PARCEL WDA-2 IN FEE SIMPLE FOR WATER DETENTION AND PARCELS T-1, T-6 AND T-8 FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS AS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF JOG ROAD FROM LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF APPRAISERS AND THE FILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. ADOPTED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-816

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $329,500 IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE FUND AREA K ESTABLISHING ROAD IMPACT FEES FROM A DEVELOPER FOR THE JOG ROAD FROM LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.C.18. DOCUMENT R-98-659-D

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 101, 102, 103, 104 AND 105, TOTALING $11,990 AS TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE WIDENING OF CONGRESS AVENUE FROM MINER ROAD TO HYPOLUXO ROAD TO BE A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF APPRAISERS AND THE FILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. ADOPTED 5-19-98

3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None

3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

3.E.1. DOCUMENT R-98-660-D

CONTRACT WITH THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AS THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR FOR THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY FROM JANUARY 1, 1998, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.E.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-661-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO DECREASE FUNDS BY $5,000, FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $49,931, TO PAY FOR DELINQUENT RENT/MORTGAGE OR UTILITIES TO HOUSEHOLDS AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS DUE TO A CONCURRENT REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS SERVED FROM 78 TO 60 FROM JULY 15, 1997, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1998. (AMENDS R-97-856-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-790

BUDGET AMENDMENT DECREASE OF $5,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND REDUCING THE TOTAL TO $49,931 FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO PAY FOR DELINQUENT RENT/MORTGAGE OR UTILITIES TO HOUSEHOLDS AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.E.3.

a. DELETED

b. DOCUMENT R-98-662-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH GULFSTREAM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR $65,000 FROM MAY 19, 1998, THROUGH MAY 18, 1999 FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS AND TO ALLOW FOR LINE ITEM EXPENSES TO BE ADJUSTED FOR FISCAL YEAR 97-98. (AMENDS R-97-613-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-663-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH 45TH STREET MENTAL HEALTH CENTER FOR $35,000 FOR OUTREACH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FROM MAY 19, 1998, THROUGH MAY 18, 1999. (AMENDS R-97-614-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-664-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, INC., FOR $35,000 FOR OUTREACH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FROM MAY 19, 1998, THROUGH MAY 18, 1999. (AMENDS R-97-615-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

3.E.4.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-665-D

CONTRACT WITH AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., NOT TO EXCEED $94,144 OF STATE GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS UNDER THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATIVE GRANT, FROM MARCH 20, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1998. THE GRANT IS AWARDED ON A UNIT RATE BASIS, IN WHICH THE COUNTY WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR THE NUMBER OF UNITS DELIVERED FOR EACH TYPE OF ADULT DAY CARE SERVICE: RESPITE AND IN-FACILITY RESPITE SERVICES. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-793

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $94,144 IN THE DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR SENIORS UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS. THE GRANT WILL PROVIDE 3,865 HOURS OF RESPITE AND 4,833 HOURS OF IN-FACILITY RESPITE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DIAGNOSED OR SUSPECTED OF HAVING A MEMORY LOSS WHERE MENTAL CHANGES APPEAR AND GRADUALLY INTERFERE WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. APPROVED 5-19-98

c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-827

BUDGET AMENDMENT DECREASE OF 37,794 IN THE DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (CCE). ADULT CARE SERVICES CURRENTLY FUNDED BY CCE WILL BE FUNDED BY THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATIVE (ADI) GRANT. THE ADI GRANT WILL PROVIDE 3,865 HOURS OF RESPITE AND 4,833 HOURS OF IN-FACILITY RESPITE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DIAGNOSED OR SUSPECTED OF HAVING A MEMORY LOSS WHERE MENTAL CHANGES APPEAR AND GRADUALLY INTERFERE WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.E.5. DOCUMENT R-98-666-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE DELEGATE AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION INCREASING THE CONTRACT FROM $165,560 TO $225,513, INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN FOR 30 TO 62 AND A LUMP SUM REIMBURSEMENT OF $454 FOR PROGRAM INVOLVEMENT FROM JUNE 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. (AMENDS R-97-1438-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

3.E.6.

PAYMENT TO APOSTOLIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS, INC., FOR $748.80 TO REIMBURSE FOR ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROVIDED TO AN ADULT MIGRANT PROGRAM TRAINEE FROM FEBRUARY 13, 1998, THROUGH APRIL 7, 1998. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.F. AIRPORTS

3.F.1. DOCUMENT R-98-667-D

GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 FOR SOUND INSULATION MATERIALS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VEDADO PARK COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED WITHIN THE DAY-NIGHT AVERAGE LEVEL (DNL) 65 NOISE CONTOURS OF PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.F.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-668-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO THE CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH URS GREINER, INC., FOR $200,000 FOR GENERAL AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN. THE PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AND COSTED ARE AS FOLLOWS: TASK C-1 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND TASK C-2 STAFF EXTENSION AND ADMINISTRATION. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-710

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $200,000 IN THE AIRPORTS IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR GENERAL AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN BY URS GREINER, INC. THE PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AND COSTED ARE AS FOLLOWS: TASK C-1 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND TASK C-2 STAFF EXTENSION AND ADMINISTRATION. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.F.3.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-669-D

AMENDMENT 3 TO THE CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH DAMES & MOORE FOR $400,000 FOR GENERAL AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN. (AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-708

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $400,000 IN THE AIRPORTS IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR GENERAL AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN BY DAMES & MOORE. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.F.4. DOCUMENT R-98-670-D

CONTRACT WITH THE SIGNAL GROUP, INC., FOR $1,071,311.23 FOR THE LANDSIDE SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - None

3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

3.H.1. DOCUMENT R-98-671-D

DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT WITH DANVILLE-FINDORFF, INC., FOR $12.575 MILLION FOR A NEW TWO-STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF 69,500 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE ADDED TO THE NORTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.H.2. DOCUMENT R-98-672-D

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT 1 WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $178,746 TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT THE WEST BOYNTON DISTRICT PARK B. (AMENDS R-98-163-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

3.H.3. DOCUMENT R-98-673-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WALLACE K. LUTZ, SR., AND THERESA C. LUTZ FOR $5,860.80 A YEAR FOR A SECOND TWO-YEAR LEASE EXTENSION OF A SATELLITE OFFICE FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S MIGRANT PROGRAM LOCATED AT 607 SOUTH MAIN STREET, UNIT 103, BELLE GLADE. THE TERM OF THE FIRST EXTENSION EXPIRES ON MAY 31, 1998. (AMENDS R-91-437-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

3.I.1. DOCUMENT R-98-674-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE HAITIAN RESOURCE CENTER (HRC), INC., FOR UP TO $7,100 UNDER THE 1997-98 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM TO BE UTILIZED BY HRC FOR INSURANCE AND HOMELESS PREVENTION CONSISTING OF EMERGENCY RENT/MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO THOSE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS FROM MAY 19, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.I.2. DOCUMENT R-98-675-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH THE LIMESTONE CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LCCDC) FOR $6,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACCESS ROAD AND DRIVEWAY TO A BUILDING USED AS AN OFFICE BY THE LCCDC, LOCATED AT 6891 CHURCH STREET, JUPITER. NO LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED. (AMENDS R-97-1027-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

3.I.3. DOCUMENT R-98-676-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK FOR $100,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS PROVIDING A FIVE-MONTH EXTENSION FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF STORM WATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LAKE PARK AND INCORPORATES WORK IN SUBAREA 7 ON PARK AVENUE AT EIGHTH STREET FROM APRIL 30, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. NO LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED. (AMENDS R-97-66-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

3.I.4.

a. RESOLUTION R-98-677

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1995-96, 1996-97 AND 1997-98 LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN WHICH ESTABLISHED THE FUNDING PROGRAMS AND ALLOCATION LEVELS OF THE ROBERT E. PINCHUCK MEMORIAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND. THIS AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE COMMISSION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING STAFF TO REVISE THE BUDGETS OF ITS: PRIOR YEARS COMPETITIVE CYCLE PROGRAM; COMPETITIVE RENTAL PROGRAM; COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM; AND HARDSHIP "B" FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-733) ADOPTED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-719

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $944,928 FROM THE COMPETITIVE HOMEOWNERSHIP, COMPETITIVE RENTAL AND COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAMS TO THE HARDSHIP "B" FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM IN THE COMMISSION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.I.5.

RELOCATION BENEFIT OF $50,150 AND A DEMOLITION PAYMENT OF $4,200 FOR NOEMI ROJAS OF LAKE WORTH, WHO IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE LOCAL RELOCATION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS THAT ARE VOLUNTARILY, PERMANENTLY OR TEMPORARILY DISPLACED. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.I.6.

RECEIVE AND FILE A SUMMARY OF DELEGATED FUNDING AWARDS TOTALING $47,218 MADE TO PROPERTY OWNERS FOR REHABILITATION PROJECTS APPROVED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1998, AND MARCH 31, 1998. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.I.7.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-678-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE OF $93,000 FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3796-3826 HIAWATHA AVENUE, 3773-3825 SAGINAW AVENUE AND 1636-1658 WABASO DRIVE, ALL IN WEST PALM BEACH, ACQUIRED BY THE WESTGATE APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, UNDER THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. FEDERAL FUNDS WERE UTILIZED TO BRING EACH PROPERTY OWNER'S MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES. NO LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-679-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE OF $93,000 FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3796-3826 HIAWATHA AVENUE, 3773-3825 SAGINAW AVENUE AND 1636-1658 WABASO DRIVE, ALL IN WEST PALM BEACH, ACQUIRED BY THE WESTGATE APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, UNDER THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. FEDERAL FUNDS WERE UTILIZED TO BRING EACH PROPERTY OWNER'S MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES. NO LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED. APPROVED 5-19-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-680-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE OF $15,520 FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3796-3826 HIAWATHA AVENUE, 3773-3825 SAGINAW AVENUE AND 1636-1658 WABASO DRIVE, ALL IN WEST PALM BEACH, ACQUIRED BY THE WESTGATE APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, UNDER THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. FEDERAL FUNDS WERE UTILIZED TO BRING EACH PROPERTY OWNER'S MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES. NO LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED. APPROVED 5-19-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-681-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE OF $15,800 FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3796-3826 HIAWATHA AVENUE, 3773-3825 SAGINAW AVENUE AND 1636-1658 WABASO DRIVE, ALL IN WEST PALM BEACH, ACQUIRED BY THE WESTGATE APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, UNDER THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. FEDERAL FUNDS WERE UTILIZED TO BRING EACH PROPERTY OWNER'S MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES. NO LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.I.8.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-682-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE OF $4,050 FOR LOTS 23-25, BLOCK 2, PLEASANT HEIGHTS, ACQUIRED BY ERIE W. BLYE OF RIVIERA BEACH, UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-683-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE OF $10,000 FOR LOTS 5-6, BLOCK 13, ACREHOME PARK, FIRST ADDITION, ACQUIRED BY REBECCA FLUELLEN OF RIVIERA BEACH, UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. APPROVED 5-19-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-684-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE OF $10,000 FOR LOTS 49-50, BLOCK 4, PLEASANT HEIGHTS, ACQUIRED BY ADA FORD OF RIVIERA BEACH, UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. APPROVED 5-19-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-685-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE OF $8,800 FOR LOTS 16-17, BLOCK 3, PLEASANT HEIGHTS, ACQUIRED BY MATTIE L. MELTON OF RIVIERA BEACH, UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. APPROVED 5-19-98

e. DOCUMENT R-98-686-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE OF $10,000 FOR LOTS 21-22, BLOCK 2, MONROE HEIGHTS, ACQUIRED BY PAULA M. ROBINSON OF RIVIERA BEACH, UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. APPROVED 5-19-98

f. DOCUMENT R-98-687-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE OF $2,650 FOR LOT 11, BLOCK 1, POINCIANA HEIGHTS, ACQUIRED BY JOE AND EMMA NOWELL OF BOYNTON BEACH, UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. APPROVED 5-19-98

g. DOCUMENT R-98-688-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE OF $8,800 FOR LOT 3, BLOCK 28, ROLLING GREEN RIDGE, FIRST ADDITION, ACQUIRED BY PHYLLIS WOODLEY OF BOYNTON BEACH, UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.I.9.

a. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-720

BUDGET AMENDMENT DECREASE OF $535,158 IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) FUND ADJUSTING HCD'S BUDGET TO REFLECT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACTUAL SPENDING AND ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-784

BUDGET AMENDMENT DECREASE OF $1,194,259 IN THE HOME PROGRAM FUND ADJUSTING THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S BUDGET TO REFLECT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACTUAL SPENDING AND ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES. APPROVED 5-19-98

c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-785

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $48,631 IN THE REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM FUND ADJUSTING HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S BUDGET TO REFLECT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACTUAL SPENDING AND ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES. APPROVED 5-19-98

d. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-824

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $761,042 IN THE COMMISSION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM FUND TO REDUCE THE BALANCE FORWARD FROM FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 AND REALLOCATE FUNDING TO 1997-98 NEW PROJECTS. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.I.10. DOCUMENT R-98-689-D

AMENDMENT 5 TO AGREEMENT WITH THE WEST JUPITER COMMUNITY GROUP, INC., FOR $397,887 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FROM MARCH 30, 1998, TO AUGUST 31, 1998, FOR LAND ACQUISITION, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A TUTORIAL CENTER INTENDED TO SERVE APPROXIMATELY 50 STUDENTS OF THE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL. NO LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED. (AMENDS R-93-992-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

3.J. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING - None

3.K. WATER UTILITIES

3.K.1. RESOLUTION R-98-690

RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PARCEL 840.2 ALONG STATE ROAD 7 BETWEEN LANTANA ROAD AND LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT'S L-15 CANAL TO ALLOW FOR THE WIDENING OF STATE ROAD 7. THE STATE REQUIRES SUBORDINATION OF UTILITY INTERESTS FOR EACH PARCEL IMPACTED BY THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION. ADOPTED 5-19-98

3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

3.L.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-691-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. JOHN BOCCANFUSO, POST OFFICE BOX 74, LOXAHATCHEE, FOR A 1.0-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-692-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. LANE CROSBY, 18420 WINDSONG WAY, POST OFFICE BOX 14462, NORTH PALM BEACH, FOR A 0.975-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-693-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. GEORGE CUMMINS, JR., 5155 MICHLAR DRIVE, LAKE WORTH, FOR A 0.67-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-694-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. RAYMOND GNIZAK, 14940 WIND RIVER DRIVE, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FOR A 0.72-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

e. DOCUMENT R-98-695-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. JOSE HERES AND MS. MIKA DESSEL JAFFE, 1897 GALLOP DRIVE, LOXAHATCHEE, FOR A 1.16-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

f. DOCUMENT R-98-696-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. S. HUBERT JACK, 2375 DEER RUN BOULEVARD, LOXAHATCHEE, FOR A 0.5-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

g. DOCUMENT R-98-697-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. KURT KANETZKY, 13224 IRON HORSE COURT, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FOR A 0.86-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

h. DOCUMENT R-98-698-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. JOHN KRYGIER, 11296 URA LANE, LAKE WORTH, FOR A 0.56-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

i. DOCUMENT R-98-699-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. MARK LEEBOVE, 2802 PRARIEVIEW DRIVE, LOXAHATCHEE, FOR A 0.95-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

j. DOCUMENT R-98-700-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. TODD MARSHALL, 14242 COCO PLUM ROAD, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FOR A 1.03-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

k. DOCUMENT R-98-701-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. TIEN NGUYEN, 19145 DEER RUN BOULEVARD, LOXAHATCHEE, FOR A 1.0-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

l. DOCUMENT R-98-702-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR ALAN PARADIS, 9465 SOUTHERN OAK LANE, JUPITER, FOR A 0.632-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

m. DOCUMENT R-98-703-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR ROBERT SLUTH, 1201 F ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE, FOR A 0.665-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

n. DOCUMENT R-98-704-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. SCOTT SMITH, 14176 WIND FLOWER DRIVE, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FOR A 0.59-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

o. DOCUMENT R-98-705-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL STRANO, 13484 SAND RIDGE ROAD, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FOR A 0.87-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

p. DOCUMENT R-98-706-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. SCOTT THOMPSON, 3681 LEARWOOD DRIVE, LOXAHATCHEE, FOR A 2.0-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

q. DOCUMENT R-98-707-D

RELEASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR MR. AND MRS. GLENN WIER, 14839 CRAZY HORSE LANE, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FOR A 1.0-ACRE PRESERVE. THE VEGETATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVE NOT BE REQUIRED UNDER THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND BE RELEASED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION

3.M.1.

REQUEST TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A LONG-TERM LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE BLUE HERON BRIDGE CAUSEWAY PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF AND CONTIGUOUS TO PHIL FOSTER MEMORIAL PARK FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FOR UNIFIED MANAGEMENT OF THE ENTIRE PARK AND TO EFFECTIVELY ENFORCE COUNTY PARK ORDINANCE RULES AND REGULATIONS. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.M.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-708-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT THE GREENACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-712

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $20,000 WITHIN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 2 TO SCHOOL DISTRICT/GREENACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT THE GREENACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.M.3.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-709-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF LANTANA NOT TO EXCEED $89,500 FOR LIGHTING AT THE LANTANA A. G. HOLLEY SPORTS COMPLEX SOCCER FIELDS. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-711

BUDGET TRANSFERS OF $50,000 AND $39,500 WITHIN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 3 AND DISTRICT 4 TO LANTANA/A. G. HOLLEY SOCCER FIELD LIGHTING FOR LIGHTING AT THE LANTANA A. G. HOLLEY SPORTS COMPLEX SOCCER FIELDS. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.M.4.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-710-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BELLE GLADE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 FOR BELLE GLADE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE CART PATHS. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-713

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $25,000 WITHIN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 6 TO BELLE GLADE/MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE CART PATHS FOR OVERLAY AND NEW ASPHALT FOR THE GOLF COURSE CART PATHS. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.M.5.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-711-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR $100,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $200,000 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF BLEACHERS AT THE ROYAL PALM BEACH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL. (AMENDS R-97-576-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-714

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $100,000 WITHIN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 6 TO SCHOOL DISTRICT/ROYAL PALM BEACH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF BLEACHERS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.M.6.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-712-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 FOR A JOGGING TRAIL WORKOUT STATION AND MULTI-USE PLAYGROUND AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-715

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $25,000 WITHIN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 1 TO NORTH PALM BEACH/COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS FOR A JOGGING TRAIL WORKOUT STATION AND MULTI-USE PLAYGROUND AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER. APPROVED 5-19-98

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

3.S. FIRE-RESCUE

3.S.1. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-789

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $30,495 IN THE FIRE-RESCUE IMPROVEMENT FUND TO RECOGNIZE A $30,494.90 DONATION FROM THE FIRE-RESCUE STATION 52 ORGANIZATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A 500-GALLON DIESEL FUEL TANK. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.S.2.

RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATION ON THE PAYBACK OF $2,699.06 IN UNEXPENDED GRANT FUNDS FOR THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER TRAILER $35,000 GRANT. APPROVED 5-19-98

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

3.X. PUBLIC SAFETY

3.X.1. DOCUMENT R-98-713-D

CONTRACT WITH GLENN O. JOHNSON AND ASSOCIATES FOR NOT MORE THAN $45,000 TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY RECOVERY AND REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. THIS PROGRAM WILL DEVELOP PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HAZARD MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOCUSED ON THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. (SEE R-98-714-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

3.X.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-714-D

CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A $106,450 GRANT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUSINESS COMMUNITY RECOVERY AND REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. (SEE R-98-713-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

b.

AN ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE WITHIN THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO COORDINATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY RECOVERY AND REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. (SEE R-98-713-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-833

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $106,450 TO ACCEPT GRANT PROCEEDS AND TO PROVIDE EXPENSE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND. THE GRANT PROPOSES TO CONTRACT GLENN 0. JOHNSON AND ASSOCIATES TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY RECOVERY AND REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND FUNDS A FULL-TIME POSITION TO COORDINATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLAN. APPROVED 5-19-98

3.X.3.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-715-D

CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ACCEPTING A REIMBURSABLE GRANT OF $476,334 TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL AN EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR AND GENERATOR SHELTER BUILDING FOR THE SPECIAL CARE UNIT AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS EXPO BUILDING. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-670

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $476,334 IN THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCEPT GRANT PROCEEDS AND TO PROVIDE EXPENSE APPROPRIATIONS TO PERMANENTLY INSTALL AN EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL GENERATOR, BUILDING, AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES FOR USE AT THE EXPO BUILDING AS THE COUNTY'S SPECIAL CARE UNIT. APPROVED 5-19-98

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

3.BB. COURT ADMINISTRATION

3.BB.1. DOCUMENT R-98-716-D

RENEWAL OF THE QUASI-JUDICIAL CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR $198,749.52 PROVIDING REIMBURSEMENT TO THE COUNTY FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PROCESSING TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT CASES. (AMENDS R-89-1193-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

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

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

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

PROOF OF PUBLICATION. APPROVED 5-19-98

MOTION to receive and file Proofs of Publication Nos. 432111, 463716, 463736, 463747, 463748 and 463822. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

4.A. RESOLUTION R-98-717

TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE COUNTY'S PRELIMINARY APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $9.85 MILLION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998, THE PURE H2O BIO-TECHNOLOGIES, INC., PROJECT. (P.O.P. 432111) ADOPTED 5-19-98

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

MOTION to conduct the hearing and adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Foster and Roberts absent.

4.B.

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COUNTY CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITION AGAINST FIREWORKS EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 791. (AMENDS ORDINANCE 86-22) (P.O.P. 463822) ADOPTED 5-19-98

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Michael Cato, Delray Beach Fire Marshall, supported the ordinance. He expressed interest in uniformity of enforcement of fireworks laws in Florida and especially within the County. Collins Foreman of Neptune Fireworks requested to postpone adoption of ordinance by 120 days to allow discussion with staff on specific language problems within the ordinance.

Commissioner McCarty said she had concerns with the application forms not being ready and the turnaround time for approval or denial of permit applications.

Commissioner Foster questioned the process by the Sheriff's Office upon a violation, whose responsibility would it be for safety of the facility and any costs incurred by the vendor after an arrest were made.

Richard Torpy, an agent for Phantom Fireworks had concerns with the timing issue in processing permit applications. He requested additional time be allowed for a dialogue with staff to work out flaws in the ordinance.

Commissioner Newell requested Deputy Chief (Fire Marshall) Jim Sweat contact all 38 municipalities within the County and ask if they buy fireworks from vendors for display purposes.

Hugo Unruh, an agent for Neptune and Phantom Fireworks said there are several ambiguitities and inconsistencies within the ordinance. He requested making changes to the ordinance, additional time to discuss these issues and stated the ordinance should not be submitted to the Secretary of State until the permit application form was complete and the conditions of the bond were established.

Commissioner McCarty suggested to postpone for two weeks the adoption of the ordinance to allow for further discussions by all interested parties.

Lieutenant Rhett Turnquest, representing the West Palm Beach Fire-Rescue Department supported the adoption of the ordinance for Countywide enforcement.

Elwood J. Hunnewell, owner of fireworks locations within the County, said there was a problem with the definition of fireworks and this issue should be at the federal and not at the County level. He stated the County was in violation of the Federal Hazardous Substance Act.

Commissioner Lee asked for recommendations from County Attorney Dytrych who recommended to continue the public hearing on to June 2, 1998.

SUBSTITUTE MOTION for a continuance until June 2, 1998, at 9:45 a.m., and confirmation from the cities as to their purchase of fireworks. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Newell and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

Deputy Chief Sweat requested to enter into the Clerk's record a memorandum from Fire-Rescue Administrator Herman W. Brice, a report from Dr. John Hall, head of the Fire Analysis and Research Division of the National Fire Protection Association, on fireworks-related injuries, deaths and fires in the U.S.

(CLERK'S NOTE: Report on fireworks-related injuries, deaths and fires in the U.S. was informally accepted by the Board.)

4.C. RESOLUTION R-98-718

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COUNTYWIDE FUNDS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 AS FOLLOWS: (AMENDS R-97-1303) (P.O.P. 463736) ADOPTED 5-19-98

a. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-764

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $5,054,382 IN THE GENERAL FUND TO RECOGNIZE THE ADDITIONAL BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-765

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $4,510 IN THE HANDICAPPED PARKING ENFORCEMENT FUND TO RECOGNIZE THE ADDITIONAL BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD. APPROVED 5-19-98

c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-766

BUDGET AMENDMENT DECREASE OF $3,776 IN THE FINE AND FORFEITURE FUND TO RECOGNIZE THE ADDITIONAL BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD. APPROVED 5-19-98

d. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-767

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $282,382 IN THE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND TO RECOGNIZE THE ADDITIONAL BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD. APPROVED 5-19-98

e. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-768

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $250,835 IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND TO RECOGNIZE THE ADDITIONAL BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD. APPROVED 5-19-98

f. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-769

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $800,092 IN THE SALES TAX FUND TO RECOGNIZE THE ADDITIONAL BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD. APPROVED 5-19-98

g. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-770

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $528,962 IN THE FRANCHISE FEE FUND TO RECOGNIZE THE ADDITIONAL BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD. APPROVED 5-19-98

h. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-771

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $3,199,192 IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE TAX FUND TO RECOGNIZE THE ADDITIONAL BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD. APPROVED 5-19-98

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

4.D. ORDINANCE 98-17

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS ACQUISITION SELECTION COMMITTEE ORDINANCE STATING THAT THE REQUIREMENT FOR EXPERTISE IN ECOLOGY, CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, REAL ESTATE OR LAND ACQUISITION, LAND MANAGEMENT, OR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND THE REQUIREMENT FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF SUCH EXPERTISE SHALL NOT APPLY TO NOMINEES FOR THE CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS ON THE COMMITTEE. (AMENDS ORDINANCE 91-13) (P.O.P. 463716) ADOPTED 5-19-98

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

MOTION to adopt the ordinance. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

4.E. RESOLUTION R-98-719

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN FOR THE PAYMENT OF GUARANTEED REVENUE FEES, CONNECTION FEES, AND SERVICE INSTALLATION FEES UPON CONVERSION FROM THE USE OF EXISTING WELLS, SEPTIC TANKS, AND/OR PRIVATE IRRIGATION SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND CONNECTION TO THE COUNTY'S POTABLE WATER, WASTEWATER AND/OR RECLAIMED WATER FACILITIES. (SUPERSEDES R-93-51, R-96-109 AND R-97-643) (P.O.P. 463748) ADOPTED 5-19-98

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

4.F. RESOLUTION R-98-720

RESOLUTION REVISING THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT'S UNIFORM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL. THIS RESOLUTION WILL MODIFY VARIOUS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, UPDATE ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND REVISE THE FORM OF STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1998. (AMENDS R-81-941) (P.O.P. 463747) ADOPTED 5-19-98

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

5. REGULAR AGENDA

5.A. ADMINISTRATION

5.A.1.

APPROVE ON PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 2, 1998, AT 9:45 A.M., OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAXATION TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTY FOR NABI (FORMERLY NORTH AMERICAN BIOLOGICALS, INC.). APPROVED 5-19-98

MOTION to approve the ordinance on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing at 9:45 a.m., on June 2, 1998. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

5.A.2.

APPROVE ON PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 16, 1998, AT 9:45 A.M., OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAXATION TO ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTY FOR LRP PUBLICATIONS, INC. APPROVED 5-19-98

MOTION to approve the ordinance on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing at 9:45 a.m., on June 2, 1998. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

5.A.3. DELETED

5.A.4.

APPROVE GULFSTREAM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC., AS PROPOSER SELECTED BY THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC./WAGES COALITION TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING UNDER THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT. APPROVED 5-19-98

MOTION to approve Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc., to provide employment training. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

5.B. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

5.B.1.

APPROVE ON PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 16, 1998, AT 9:30 A.M., OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM. APPROVED 5-19-98

MOTION to approve the ordinance on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on June 16, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Foster.

Commissioner Foster suggested directing Engineering to come back with options on what would be the impact if Okeechobee Boulevard were widened and Jog Road extended to 45th Street, which would make the expansion of Roebuck Road unnecessary.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Jim Greene, chair of the Coalition Against Roebuck Road Extension (CARE), supported Commissioner Foster's statement. He had concerns with noise pollution, run-off pollution into the water catchment area and the racetrack-style road by the communities of Riverwalk, Andros Isles, Oakton Lakes, Lenar and Cypress Lakes which could lead to tragic vehicle accidents. He recommended further engineering studies before any construction was started on Roebuck Road.

Commissioner Foster speculated that Mr. Greene had other interests or other reasons in regards to plans for Roebuck Road under the five-year road program.

Joseph Fields, had safety concerns and several recommendations for road striping and turn lane changes for Haverhill Road. Commissioner Foster told Mr. Fields that the Haverhill Road project was already budgeted and staff would study his recommendations.

Commissioner Foster suggested that Engineering look at the cause and effect of communities asking for infrastructure reductions and additions, so they may know what effect their efforts might have on other surrounding communities and how it could also severely impact their own community.

County Engineer George T. Webb said that Okeechobee Boulevard is a state road. He added that the Board has traditionally not spent any funds on state roads. He strongly agreed that any widening or improvements of roads should first begin on Okeechobee Boulevard, but planning should continue on other options and that funds may come from the Metropolitan Planning Organization and Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

5.C. COUNTY ATTORNEY

5.C.1. DOCUMENT R-98-721-D

AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY FOR THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE-RELATED SERVICE FEES FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BUILDINGS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY. (AMENDS R-94-829-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

MOTION to approve the amended interlocal agreement. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

5.D. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

5.D.1. DOCUMENT R-98-722-D

RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FIRST UNION BANK TO REIMBURSE $6,000 TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME PROGRAM FUND TO SETTLE ALL CLAIMS THE COUNTY MAY HAVE AGAINST THE BANK FOR ALLOWING THE FRAUDULENT CASHING OF A CHECK FOR $12,535. APPROVED 5-19-98

MOTION to approve the release and settlement agreement. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

5.D.2.

CRITERIA FOR THE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND AWARD OF GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE 1998-99 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SET-ASIDE, PROPOSED TIME-LINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES UNDER THE PROGRAM. APPROVED 5-19-98

MOTION to approve the criteria for the review of applications and award of grant funds, a proposed time-lime for program implementation and publication of a Notice of Funding Availability. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

5.E. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

5.E.1.

DIRECTION CONCERNING A REQUEST BY THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO AMEND THE TERMS OF THE LAND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY TO RESTORE THE FORMER COURTHOUSE STRUCTURE. DISCUSSED 5-19-98

Deputy County Administrator Patrick Miller advised the board of the Historical Society's time extension request to separate its fund raising campaign and construction into two phases. He said that if the Historical Society were unable to raise the funds needed for the last phase of the restoration, that the County would have to continue the unfinished work and procure additional funding to complete the project.

Ted Brown, president of the Historical Society, said they have obtained 86 percent of the funds required for Phase 1, but that $570,000 more is still needed. He gave an extended slide presentation on the past background and future plans for this project.

Commissioner Foster said he wanted to make sure no shortfall exists before the project started and asked for the status of the $1.8 Million allocated for the project.

Director of Facilities Development and Operations Audrey Wolf said this money is accruing interest and interest earned could be used for the preservation work.

Commissioner McCarty stated she could not support phasing, but supported giving a time extension.

Mr. Brown said the state wanted the $500,000 being allocated for this project spent immediately, starting with the unwrapping and restoration of the exterior of the building.

Commissioner McCarty said the Board would have to discuss if the majority of the Commission would want to proceed with this option under those conditions.

Commissioner Marcus said that the downtown area is becoming very active and she'd like to be in the forefront of trying to help this project. She suggested leaving the question of phasing open, proceeding with partnerships, such as with the City of West Palm Beach, to make it easier to raise money with the exterior of the original building revealed.

Commissioner Foster supported a year extension only if all the funding is in place for Phase 1. He also agreed with Commissioner McCarty that the Board should be in sync with the state's position regarding funding and extensions for the project.

MOTION to give the Historical Society a year time extension to raise Phase 1 funding. Motion by Commissioner Foster and seconded by Commissioner McCarty.

Deputy County Administrator Miller suggested that once the Historical Society has raised the money needed during their first year extension, a workshop could be scheduled and for the Board to decide on how to proceed with the project.

Commissioner McCarty said she would like to see how the interest is being spent on the bond issue and use those monies based on the layout of funds available.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

5.F. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

5.F.1.

RECOMMENDATION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION THAT THE CURRENT CONTRACT FOR COUNTY COURT PROBATION SERVICES WITH PRIDE INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC., BE EXTENDED FROM DECEMBER 6, 1998, THROUGH DECEMBER 5, 1999, AND NO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BE ISSUED FOR THE PROVISION OF MISDEMEANOR PROBATIONS SERVICES. APPROVED 5-19-98

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

MOTION to approve the contract extension. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Marcus and Roberts absent.

5.F.2.

a.

ALLOCATION OF INTEREST EARNINGS FROM THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT TRUST FUND OF $20,000 FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY STAFF AND TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE AND OF $40,000 TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PURCHASE ELECTRONIC MONITORING EQUIPMENT. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-775

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $60,000 IN THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT TRUST FUND TO RECOGNIZE THE INTEREST EARNINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, AND INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR $20,000 FOR THE TRANSFER TO THE FINE AND FORFEITURE FUND AND FOR $40,000 FOR THE TRANSFER TO THE SHERIFF. APPROVED 5-19-98

c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-776

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $20,000 IN THE FINE AND FORFEITURE FUND TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION'S BUDGET FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES AND TRAVEL EXPENSES. APPROVED 5-19-98

MOTION to approve the allocation and budget amendments. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Marcus and Roberts absent.

5.G. SHERIFF'S OFFICE

5.G.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-723-D

APPLICATION FOR $51,000 FOR EXCESS FUNDS UNDER THE DRUG CONTROL AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM TO FUND THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE MULTI-AGENCY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE FOR EQUIPMENT, ONE VAN, AND ONE MARKED PATROL VEHICLE TO ENHANCE HIGHWAY INTERDICTION EFFORTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE DRUG CONTROL AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-798

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $12,775 IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE REQUIRED GRANT MATCH TO FUND THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE MULTI-AGENCY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE. APPROVED 5-19-98

c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-797

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $51,000 IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE GRANT FUND TO ESTABLISH FOR THE GRANT OF $38,325 AND MATCH OF $12,775 TO FUND THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE MULTI-AGENCY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE. APPROVED 5-19-98

County Administrator Weisman requested portion 5.G.1.a., be modified to authorize the County Administrator or his designee to execute all related documents for the Drug Control and System Improvement Program.

MOTION to approve the application, budget transfer, budget amendment and amend portion 5.G.1.a., to authorize the County Administrator to execute all related documents. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Marcus and Roberts absent.

5.H. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

5.H.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-724-D

AMENDMENT 8 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP NOT TO EXCEED $14,000 FOR AUDITING SERVICES EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF WORK TO INCLUDE A REPORT ON THE CLERK OF COURTS REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES. (AMENDS R-92-872-D) APPROVED 5-19-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-812

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $14,000 FROM GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY TO OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES IN THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT'S BUDGET FOR AUDITING SERVICES EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF WORK BY ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP TO INCLUDE A REPORT ON THE CLERK OF COURTS REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES. APPROVED 5-19-98

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

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS

6.A. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

6.A.1.

APPOINTMENT OF EITHER JEFFREY A. ORNSTEIN, CATHERINE DWORE OR CHRISTINE LOCKHART TO THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS ACQUISITION SELECTION COMMITTEE, REPLACING WARREN RESEN. APPROVED CHRISTINE LOCKHART 5-19-98

MOTION to approve the appointment of Christine Lockhart. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Marcus and Roberts absent.

6.B. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

6.B.1.

REAPPOINTMENT OF LESLIE DIVOLL, HOWARD W. OSTROUT, JR. AND RICHARD PROCYK TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES REVIEW BOARD. APPROVED 5-19-98

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

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

6.C. PUBLIC AFFAIRS/CHANNEL 20

6.C.1.

a.

REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID BAKER, DEBORAH STEWART AND AL ZUCARO TO THE EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 5-19-98

b.

APPOINT JOE JARBOE, JAMES DEVANEY AND CATHY WOLLOSIN TO THE EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED JOE JARBOE AND POSTPONED THE CITIZEN-AT-LARGE APPOINTMENTS 5-19-98

Commissioner McCarty recommended the Board approve the reappointments, appoint Joe Jarboe and wait two weeks to further consider the Citizen-at-Large appointments.

MOTION to reappoint David Baker, Deborah Stewart and Al Zucaro; appoint Joe Jarboe and directed staff to bring back in two weeks for Citizen-at-Large appointments. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

6.D. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS - None

7. STAFF COMMENTS

7.A. ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS

7.A.1.

APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR PALM TRAN, INC. APPROVED 5-19-98

County Administrator Weisman requested the Board approve Robert Fink as the Executive Director of Palm Tran, Inc.

No backup submitted.

MOTION to approve Robert Fink as the Executive Director of Palm Tran, Inc. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

7.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None

8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

8.A. COMMISSIONER WARREN H. NEWELL

8.A.1.

PAWN SHOP ORDINANCE. DISCUSSED 5-19-98

Commissioner Newell requested a proposed pawn shop ordinance be scheduled for workshop discussion in an effort to better recover stolen goods which may be pawned.

No backup submitted.

8.A.2.

TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (TCRPC). DISCUSSED 5-19-98

Commissioner Newell had several concerns with numerous issues concerning the TCRPC. He complained that the decisions by the TCRPC, funded 71 percent by the County, appeared to be guided by other counties. Commissioner Newell described the council's actions as out of control.

Commissioner McCarty requested staff assess the Board on their options in regards to funding and what is the appropriate scope for the TCRPC. She asked if these issues could be brought up at the Board's budget workshops. Commissioner Marcus was told that a presentation by the TCRPC is scheduled for July 14, 1998, at 9:30 a.m.

County Administrator Weisman said that funding the TCRPC is not an option and must be funded.

No backup submitted.

8.B. COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY

8.B.1.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 10-16, 1998, AS NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK. APPROVED 5-19-98

MOTION to approve the proclamation. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

8.B.2.

SCHOOL CONCURRENCY LEGISLATION. DISCUSSED 5-19-98

Commissioner McCarty said that Governor Lawton Chiles had signed Senate Bill 2474 and House Bill 4377 on school concurrency legislation. She would like for the County to be the model and first within the state to implement the concurrency legislation. Commissioner McCarty proposed a workshop be scheduled on the matter.

County Administrator Weisman said the workshop will be held at 3:00 p.m., on July 14, 1998.

No backup submitted.

8.C. COMMISSIONER KEN L. FOSTER - None

8.D. COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS - None

8.E. COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE

8.E.1.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY, 1998, AS NATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH. APPROVED 5-19-98

Commissioner Foster made the following motion on behalf of Commissioner Lee.

MOTION to approve the proclamation. Motion by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts absent.

8.E.2.

SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR MINORITY CHILDREN. DISCUSSED 5-19-98

Commissioner Lee encouraged the other Commissioners to get a copy of A Gathering Storm, a study commissioned by the MacArthur Foundation and the National Coalition of Advocates for Students. The extensive report is a summary of what is happening to the poor and minority children and how they are failing to be served by schools. Commissioner Lee said that the Board must come together, so the County could be the best they can make it; now it is not that.

No backup submitted.

8.F. COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON - None

8.G. COMMISSIONER CAROL A. ROBERTS - None

9. ADJOURNMENT

The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 12:00 m.

ATTESTED: Clerk APPROVED: Chairman

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