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MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR

1. CALL TO ORDER: June 16, 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

Vice-Chair Maude Ford Lee

Commissioner Ken L. Foster - Absent

Commissioner Mary McCarty

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 Linda C. Hickman

1.B. INVOCATION - Commissioner Lee

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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6 3A-1 DELETED: a Resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, relating to the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program . . . (Adm.)

6 3A-2 REVISED TITLE: A) an Amendment to Contract . . .and B) a Budget Amendment in the amount of $50,0000 $50,000 for the Office of Equal Opportunity Fund 001-400-4131. (Adm.)

7 3B-5 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Change Orders, Work Task Orders, Minor Contracts and Final Payments approved by the Contract Review Committee by the Department Heads for the Engineering Department, Facilities Development & Operations, Water Utilities Department, Environmental Resources Management Department and the Department of Airports during the month of April, 1998. (Clerk)

10 3C-13 REVISED MOTION: A) approve a $1,328,306 construction Contract with Omega Contracting, Inc. (OMEGA), the lowest responsive bidder, for the construction of the 1998 artificial reef projects; B) adopt a Resolution authorizing the Clerk of the Board to disburse $467,064 from the Vessel Registration Fee Trust Fund to provide funding for this project; C) approve a Budget Transfer of $467,064 in the Vessel Registration Fee Trust Fund (131) from Reserves to Environmental Resources Management's Rock Reef Projects accounts; D) approve a Budget Transfer of $400,000 in the Beach Improvement Trust Fund (459) from

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Reserves to Environmental Resources Management's Jupiter/Carlin Shore Protection Project; and E) approve a Budget Amendment of $50,000 in the Vessel Registration Fee Trust Fund (131). (Eng.)

12 3E-3 DELETED: A) ratify the Chairman's signature on an Early Head Start grant application for Federal Assistance. . .B) approve a total match of $231,593, including County ($60,531), Children's Services Council ($60,531), Quantum Foundation ($60,531) and Healthy Start in-kind contribution of $50,000, for a total grant of $957,971. . . and C) approve Five (5) new positions to implement the Early Head Start program in accordance with the Federal Performance Standards 45CFR Part 1304. (Comm. Services)

14 3F-3 DELETED: a Resolution amending the project description of an existing JPA by Supplemental Agreement accepting funding assistance and authorizing the Chairman to execute a Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to allow for the remaining funding to be utilized to purchase a second CFR Vehicle at Palm Beach International Airport.. . . (Airports)

22 3V-1 REVISED MOTION: Staff recommends motion to approve: A) a Budget Transfer in the amount of $328,446. . . B) a Budget Transfer in the amount of $241,846 in the Mass Transportation Transportation Authority Fund (581), reducing the transfer from MPO and increasing the transfer from the Trust Fund; and C) $24,846 Budget Transfer in the amount of $241,846 in the Mass Transportation Trust Fund (107), reducing the Reserve and increasing the Transfer to Mass Transit. (Met. Planning Org.)

24 4 RECESS AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONVENE AS THE ZONING COMMISSION

24 4A REVISED MOTION & TITLE: A) approve an Official Zoning Map Amendment, rezoning parcels with an Agricultural Reserve (AGR) land use, excluding those with a dual land use, IND/AGR, CL/AGR, C/AGR, and the Terra Store Property, PCN 00-42-43-27-052-0133, to the Agricultural Reserve (AGR) Zoning District; and B) adopt a Resolution affirming that action. (PZ&B)

27 5B-2 REVISED TITLE: a final Settlement, for a total sum of $27,500.00, $57,500, inclusive of costs and attorneys' fees, in the case of Santos Escareno v. Palm Beach County, Case No. CL-97-011145 AH.

28 5B-4 REVISED TITLE: B) A Budget Transfer in the amount of $90,000.00 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from the Five Year Road Program Reserves for Right of Way Acquisition FY 1996-97 to the Donald Ross Road Project - Prosperity Farms Road to US1. (Cty. Atty.)

29 5E-2 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: the Acceptance of a negotiated settlement offer in the amount of $13,000 for full satisfaction of a Code Enforcement Lien that was entered against B & B Leasing, Inc. on June 3, 1996. SUMMARY: The Code Enforcement Board entered an Order and Claim of Lien against B & B Leasing, Inc. on June 3, 1996 for code violations involving the construction of a shed without permits and inspections. The cited code violations were corrected as of April 17, 1998. The accumulated fines and interest as of May 31, 1998 totaled $38,874.08 of which B & B Leasing, Inc. has agreed to pay the County $13,000.00 (33.5%) for full settlement of their outstanding Code Enforcement Lien. District 2 (DH) (OFMB)

30 5F-1 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: A). . .B) a Budget Amendment in the amount of $51,239 in the from General Fund Contingency Reserves for $41,239; C) a Budget Amendment in DOSS Community Care for the Elderly for $10,000; DC) a Budget Amendment in the amount of $51,239 in the DOSS Community Care for the Elderly for $51,239. SUMMARY: This Contract Amendment provides . . . $91,242.90. This increase is offset by Program Income in the amount of $50,003.98 $40,003.98 for a net increase in costs in the amount of $41,238.92 $51,238.92. This allows ... Countywide except for portions of Districts 3,4,5 and 7 south of Hypoluxo Road (TKF) (Comm. Services)

30 5G-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to: A) adopt a Resolution declaring the acquisition of properties known as Parcels WDA-1 and WDA-1A in fee simple for water detention as necessary for the improvement of Jog Road from Lake Ida Road to Boynton Beach Boulevard, authorizing the selection of appraisers and the filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings, and B) approve a Budget Amendment in the amount of $170,500 in the Road Impact Fee Fund Area K Fund establishing Road Impact Fees from a developer for the Jog Road from Lake Ida Road to Boynton Beach Boulevard project.

SUMMARY: This initiates Eminent Domain Proceedings against two (2) parcels whose estimated appraised value totals $170,000. Districts: 3 & 5 (SB) (Eng)

30 5G-2 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to deny: The Cypress Lakes development request to delete from the construction plans for Jog/Roebuck (Montclair Lakes to Haverhill Road) currently being designed, the proposed sidewalk adjacent to their property along Roebuck road. SUMMARY: A concrete sidewalk is now proposed adjacent to the Cypress Lakes development. The future construction of the Montclair Lakes development adjacent to Jog Road (west of Florida's Turnpike) will have sidewalks on both sides of Jog Road. Allowing this deletion will require pedestrians to cross the road to get to the remaining sidewalk. District 2 (ME) (Eng.)

30 5G-3 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: A Budget Transfer in the amount of $35,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund from Contingency Reserves to the Riverside Drainage project. SUMMARY: This $35,000 budget transfer is required to allow the County to make improvements for a Riverside Drive outfall ditch in return for which the County has received a drainage easement at no cost to the County. District 1 (ME) (Eng.)

30 5H-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends a motion to adopt: a Resolution to request that language be added to the draft bill entitled Water Resources Development Act of 1998 that would require the Secretary of the Army to carry out periodic beach nourishment for all Palm Beach County shore protection projects identified in WRDA 1996 for a period of 50 years beginning with the date of initiation of construction of the project. SUMMARY: The 1998 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) bill is being drafted. Congressman E. Clay Shaw has already made a presentation to the chairman of that committee that included requests as of that date. However, we have now learned that the Secretary of the Army has taken an interpretation of the language in WRDA 1996 which does not require them to carry out periodic beach nourishment for all of the identified Palm Beach County shore protection projects for a 50 year period. A resolution by this Board is now needed to make a further request that appropriate language be added to the 1998 WRDA bill which would require the Secretary of the Army to enter into an agreement for reimbursement of project costs beginning with initial project construction and for 50 years thereafter. Countywide. (LB) (ERM)

32 6B-1 DELETED: A) appoint Edgar McRae, a local resident and prior CRA Board member, to fill the expired term of James Thornton, Seat 4, for a four year term commencing June 16, 1998 and expiring May 31, 2002; and B) approve CRA board appointment of Edgar McRae, as CRA Chair, Donna Barry, as CRA Vice-Chair, and R. McDonald as CRA Secretary/Treasurer for a one-year term commencing June 16, 1998 and expiring May 31, 1999. (HCD)

34 6D-1 REVISED TITLE: Staff recommends motion to appoint and reappoint: the following named individuals to the Fire Rescue Advisory Board for the term of three years effective July 1, 1998.

Nominee Area of Representation Seat No.

Choose One

Appoint:

John Douglas Boykin Business 5

(Nominated by Carol Roberts)

OR

Robert C. Blomquist Business 5

(Nominated by Karen Marcus)

Reappoint:

Ernie LoFurno Building Community 3

(Nominated by Carol Roberts)

(Fire Rescue)

2.B. ADOPTION

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

3. CONSENT AGENDA - See Page 29 for approval.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. - See Pages 29-35.

5. REGULAR AGENDA - See Pages 35-39.

TIME CERTAIN - 11:15 A.M. - 5.A.1. - See Page 33.

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See Pages 39-40.

7. STAFF COMMENTS - See Page 41.

8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Pages 41-43.

9. ADJOURNMENT - See Page 43.

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

3. CONSENT AGENDA

3.A. ADMINISTRATION

3.A.1. DELETED

3.A.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-807-D

AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR $50,000 FOR THE OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR PROCESSING AND RESOLVING COMPLAINTS OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION. (AMENDS R-97-164-D) (SEE R-97-1654-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-886

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FUND FOR $50,000 TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECEIPT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE OF REVENUE GENERATED BY THE CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.A.3.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-808-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE BUSINESS LOAN FUND OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC., PROVIDING $40,000 FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR ITS ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND A TIME EXTENSION FOR THREE MONTHS TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, TO BRING THE BUSINESS LOAN FUND GRANT AGREEMENT INTO CONSISTENCY WITH THE COUNTY'S FISCAL YEAR BUDGET CYCLE. (AMENDS R-96-2015-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-914

BUDGET TRANSFER FOR $40,000 FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESERVES TO BRING THE BUSINESS LOAN FUND GRANT AGREEMENT INTO CONSISTENCY WITH THE COUNTY'S FISCAL YEAR BUDGET CYCLE. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.B. CLERK

3.B.1.

WARRANT LIST DATED JUNE 15, 1998. APPROVED 6-16-98

COMPUTER CHECKS $16,348,697.46

WIRE TRANSFERS 37,356,001.80

MANUAL CHECKS 43,677.25

TRUSTEE DISBURSEMENTS .00

$53,748,376.51

3.B.2.

MINUTES APPROVAL - NONE

3.B.3.

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

a. DOCUMENT R-98-809-D

CONTRACT WITH ATC ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ASBESTOS CONSULTING SERVICES FROM JUNE 16, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 15, 1999, WITH TWO 12-MONTH RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000. THE CONTRACT USES A PREQUALIFIED LIST OF VENDORS WHO WILL QUOTE EACH REQUIREMENT AS IT OCCURS, WITH AWARD GOING TO THE LOW QUOTE. APPROVED 6-16-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-810-D

CONTRACT WITH DAMES & MOORE, INC., FOR ASBESTOS CONSULTING SERVICES FROM JUNE 16, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 15, 1999, WITH TWO 12-MONTH RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000. THE CONTRACT USES A PREQUALIFIED LIST OF VENDORS WHO WILL QUOTE EACH REQUIREMENT AS IT OCCURS, WITH AWARD GOING TO THE LOW QUOTE. APPROVED 6-16-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-811-D

CONTRACT WITH ENHEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., FOR ASBESTOS CONSULTING SERVICES FROM JUNE 16, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 15, 1999, WITH TWO 12-MONTH RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000. THE CONTRACT USES A PREQUALIFIED LIST OF VENDORS WHO WILL QUOTE EACH REQUIREMENT AS IT OCCURS, WITH AWARD GOING TO THE LOW QUOTE. APPROVED 6-16-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-812-D

CONTRACT WITH ENTEK ENVIRONMENTAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., FOR ASBESTOS CONSULTING SERVICES FROM JUNE 16, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 15, 1999, WITH TWO 12-MONTH RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000. THE CONTRACT USES A PREQUALIFIED LIST OF VENDORS WHO WILL QUOTE EACH REQUIREMENT AS IT OCCURS, WITH AWARD GOING TO THE LOW QUOTE. APPROVED 6-16-98

e. DOCUMENT R-98-813-D

CONTRACT WITH EVANS ENVIRONMENTAL & GEOSCIENCES FOR ASBESTOS CONSULTING SERVICES FROM JUNE 16, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 15, 1999, WITH TWO 12-MONTH RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000. THE CONTRACT USES A PREQUALIFIED LIST OF VENDORS WHO WILL QUOTE EACH REQUIREMENT AS IT OCCURS, WITH AWARD GOING TO THE LOW QUOTE. APPROVED 6-16-98

f. DOCUMENT R-98-814-D

CONTRACT WITH GAUDET ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ASBESTOS CONSULTING SERVICES FROM JUNE 16, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 15, 1999, WITH TWO 12-MONTH RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000. THE CONTRACT USES A PREQUALIFIED LIST OF VENDORS WHO WILL QUOTE EACH REQUIREMENT AS IT OCCURS, WITH AWARD GOING TO THE LOW QUOTE. APPROVED 6-16-98

g. DOCUMENT R-98-815-D

CONTRACT WITH GLE ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ASBESTOS CONSULTING SERVICES FROM JUNE 16, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 15, 1999, WITH TWO 12-MONTH RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000. THE CONTRACT USES A PREQUALIFIED LIST OF VENDORS WHO WILL QUOTE EACH REQUIREMENT AS IT OCCURS, WITH AWARD GOING TO THE LOW QUOTE. APPROVED 6-16-98

h. DOCUMENT R-98-816-D

CONTRACT WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR ASBESTOS CONSULTING SERVICES FROM JUNE 16, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 15, 1999, WITH TWO 12-MONTH RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000. THE CONTRACT USES A PREQUALIFIED LIST OF VENDORS WHO WILL QUOTE EACH REQUIREMENT AS IT OCCURS, WITH AWARD GOING TO THE LOW QUOTE. APPROVED 6-16-98

i. DOCUMENT R-98-817-D

CONTRACT WITH J. J. SOSA & ASSOCIATES FOR ASBESTOS CONSULTING SERVICES FROM JUNE 16, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 15, 1999, WITH TWO 12-MONTH RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000. THE CONTRACT USES A PREQUALIFIED LIST OF VENDORS WHO WILL QUOTE EACH REQUIREMENT AS IT OCCURS, WITH AWARD GOING TO THE LOW QUOTE. APPROVED 6-16-98

j. DOCUMENT R-98-818-D

CATEGORY A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH GLADES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ADVERTISING AND MARKETING OF WESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 WITH REIMBURSEMENT BASED ON 50/50 MATCHING FUNDS AND ADVERTISING OCCURRING OUTSIDE THE COUNTY. APPROVED 6-16-98

k. CLAIMS SETTLEMENT WITH LEESA STANFIELD FOR $125,000 FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIM OF APRIL 19, 1996. APPROVED 6-16-98

l. CLAIMS SETTLEMENT WITH PATRICIA MCCABE FOR $110,250 FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIM OF OCTOBER 14, 1995. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.B.4. DOCUMENT R-98-818.1-D

STATE REVENUE SHARING APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.B.5. DOCUMENT R-98-819-D

RECEIVE AND FILE CHANGE ORDERS, WORK TASK ORDERS, CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION, APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE AND BY THE DEPARTMENT HEADS FOR ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS, FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS, WATER UTILITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS DURING APRIL, 1998. APPROVED 6-16-98

a. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY THE PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR APRIL, 1998:

(1) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH ATLANTIC/CARIBBEAN MAPPING FOR $1,500 FOR PREPARATION OF A SPECIFIC PURPOSE SURVEY (DELINEATING SIZE AND LOCATION OF BUILDINGS ONLY) FOR PAHOKEE CITY HALL. APPROVED 6-16-98

(2) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH JONES & SONG ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, INC., FOR $7,780 FOR PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS AS NEEDED IN THE PREPARATION FOR STATE PRESERVATION GRANT FOR PAHOKEE CITY HALL. APPROVED 6-16-98

(3) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH JONES & SONG ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, INC., FOR $3,460 FOR PREPARATION OF A PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS AS NEEDED IN THE PREPARATION FOR STATE PRESERVATION GRANT FOR SOUTH BAY RAILROAD COTTAGE AND ROW HOUSE. APPROVED 6-16-98

b. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENT OR CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE UNDER THE JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) PROGRAM FOR APRIL, 1998:

(1) JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-089 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $50,979 FOR EXTERIOR PAINTING OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION RECREATION YARD. (AMENDS R-95-1774-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(2) JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-097 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $7,046 TO PROVIDE ACOUSTICALLY APPROPRIATE RETURN AIR FROM SIX COUNSELOR OFFICES AT HIGHRIDGE FAMILY CENTER. (AMENDS R-95-1774-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(3) JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-068 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $99,848 FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT REPLACEMENT AND SYSTEM CONVERSION AT SOUTH WINDS COUNTRY CLUB. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(4) JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-078 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $471 TO SECURE POOL BEHIND BURNED HOUSE AT 3185 CAPRE, PALM BEACH GARDENS. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(5) JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-079 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $5,164 TO REPAIR AND REPLACE SHINGLE ROOF AT LAKE LYTAL PARK ACTIVITY BUILDING. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(6) JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-088 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $26,701 TO IMPROVE AND RENOVATE EXISTING REST ROOM SITUATION AT GULFSTREAM PARK - REMOVE AND DISCARD EXISTING WOOD SIDING FROM MASONRY WALLS, REPAIR AS NECESSARY, APPLY STUCCO AND PAINT. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(7) JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-090 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $397 FOR ADDITIONAL GROUNDING FOR SEACOAST HOOD ROAD. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(8) JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-092 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $6,562 TO REPLACE A PREVIOUSLY OVERSIZED 7.5-TON UNIT WITH A 2-TON UNIT FOR AIRPORT CENTRE HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR-CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(9) JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-095 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $3,794 FOR COMPUTER ROOM RENOVATIONS AT 810 DATURA STREET - RELOCATE DOOR, HANG BLINDS AND REMOVE WALL. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

c. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE NOT REPORTED TO CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL IN TIME FOR THE MARCH, 1998 REPORT:

(1) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES FOR $1,500 TO ADD 6,000 SQUARE YARDS MIXING EXISTING ASPHALT PAVEMENT AND DELETE 2,250 SQUARE FEET R/W AND T/W PAINTING FOR GLADES AIRPORT RUNWAY OVERLAY. (AMENDS R-97-1017-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(2) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH MARITIME TUG & BARGE, INC., FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF 30 DAYS TO COMPLETE ALL SERVICES FOR THE ARTIFICIAL REEF PROJECT, WITH NO FISCAL IMPACT. (AMENDS R-97-2141-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.B.5.c. - DOCUMENT R-98-819-D - CONTINUED

(3) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH BROWN & PHILLIPS, INC., FOR $5,250 TO PREPARE SKETCHES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR LANTANA ROAD FROM LYONS ROAD TO GRAND LACUNA BOULEVARD. (AMENDS R-94-1384-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(4) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH TESTING LAB OF THE PALM BEACHES FOR $5,000 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIAL, SOIL DENSITY, CONCRETE CYLINDERS AND ASPHALT FOR LANDSIDE SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (AMENDS R-93-1249-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(5) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH BBL, INC., FOR $22,877 TO DEVELOP AND NEGOTIATE A CONTAMINATION ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REVIEW AND COMMENT FOR PALM TRAN. (AMENDS R-94-605-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

d. THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATIONS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING APRIL, 1998:

(1) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH REG ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR $49,330 TO DESIGN A 7,680-SQUARE-FOOT MAINTENANCE BUILDING WITH COVERED WORK AREA, INCLUDING PARKING AND FUELING FACILITY AT MORIKAMI PARK. (AMENDS R-97-811-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(2) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH TESTING LAB OF THE PALM BEACHES FOR $15,000 FOR ADDITIONAL TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR PALM TRAN MAIN FACILITY. (AMENDS R-93-1249-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(3) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 9 WITH ADAIR & BRADY, INC., FOR $20,180 TO PROVIDE COORDINATION WITH FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PERMITTING OF THE AUSTRALIAN AVENUE/AIRPORT HILTON ENTRANCE TO PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (AMENDS R-87-398-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(4) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 20 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $15,320 FOR MEDIAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN UNDER THE COUNTY'S TREES ONLY THOROUGHFARE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR MILITARY TRAIL FROM VIA DELRAY TO LANTANA ROAD. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(5) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH METRIC ENGINEERING, INC., FOR $49,002 FOR CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE JOG ROAD/ROEBUCK ROAD (MONTCLAIR LAKES-ROEBUCK ROAD)/(JOG ROAD-HAVERHILL ROAD) PROJECT SCOPE OF SERVICES. (AMENDS R-95-1151-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(6) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 9 WITH MOCK, ROOS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $11,203 TO REVISE THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS, DRAINAGE CALCULATIONS AND MODIFY THE PERMITS FOR RELOCATION OF WET DETENTION AREA TO THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT L-30 CANAL FOR JOG ROAD FROM LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-1785-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(7) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 10 WITH MOCK, ROOS, & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $14,322 TO REVISE THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS, SIGNING AND MARKING PLANS, ETC., IN THE AREA OF PIPER'S GLEN, FOR JOG ROAD FROM LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD. (AMENDS R-96-1785-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(8) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH MOCK, ROOS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $30,400 FOR REVISED PROPOSAL TO REVISE THE PLANS FOR THE LANTANA ROAD FROM LYONS ROAD TO HAGEN RANCH ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1389-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(9) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH DIFONTE & THOMAS, INC., FOR $26,000 FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUIRED FOR BASE MAPPING, DATA COLLECTION, DESIGN, PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATIONS FOR LAKEWOOD ROAD CORRIDOR SUBAREA I (WEST OF KIRK ROAD TO EAST OF PATIO COURT). (AMENDS R-94-1388-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(10) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC., FOR $36,550 FOR A CONVERSION OF THE OUTSIDE EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND DUAL LEFT-TURN LANES TO A SHARED THROUGH LEFT LANE FOR PALM BEACH LAKES BOULEVARD AND INTERSTATE-95 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. (AMENDS R-95-1533-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(11) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TASK C-107 WITH DAMES & MOORE FOR $17,476 FOR APRON REHABILITATION - MODIFICATIONS FOR APRONS B, D AND E, SURVEY, GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION, UPDATE ALP AND MASTER SIGNAGE PLAN FOR PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(12) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TASK C-404 WITH DAMES & MOORE FOR DECREASE OF $7,760 FOR ENPLANING LEVEL OUTER CURB CHECK-IN AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, REVISION OF THE TASK AUTHORIZATION DUE TO A MATHEMATICAL ERROR CAUSING A DEDUCTION TO THIS AUTHORIZATION. (AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(13) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR $27,400 TO PERFORM 36-MONTH POST-CONSTRUCTION MONITORING SURVEY AND ANALYSIS FOR JUPITER/CARLIN SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT. APPROVED 6-16-98

e. THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING APRIL, 1998:

(1) CHANGE ORDER 18 WITH S. I. NICHOLS, INC., FOR A DECREASE OF $27,425 FOR SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK, PARCEL B TO PROTECT THE WOOD SIDING FROM FURTHER WEATHER DAMAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $7,571,813) (AMENDS R-94-79-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(2) CHANGE ORDER 6 WITH BERGERON LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR $20,052 TO FURNISH AND INSTALL YARD DRAINS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS, PLUS AN 11-DAY TIME EXTENSION, FOR WESTGATE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $3,109,045) (AMENDS R-96-1350-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(3) CHANGE ORDER 7 WITH BERGERON LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR $18,065 FOR ROADWAY ELEVATIONS BETWEEN STATIONS THAT REQUIRE REDESIGN TO AVOID ACQUISITION OF CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS, PLUS A 28-DAY TIME EXTENSION, FOR WESTGATE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE. (AMENDS R-96-1350-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(4) CHANGE ORDER 9 WITH BERGERON LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR A 22-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, WITH NO FISCAL IMPACT, FOR SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD FROM GREENVIEW SHORES BOULEVARD TO BIG BLUE TRACE PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,597,173.98) (AMENDS R-97-584-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(5) CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH CHAZ EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., FOR A 12-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, WITH NO FISCAL IMPACT, FOR HAGEN RANCH ROAD FROM BOYNTON CANAL TO L-22 CANAL PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $404,550.45) (AMENDS R-97-1181-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(6) CHANGE ORDER 5 WITH EDENS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR $9,162 TO INSTALL TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIER WALL FOR ADDITIONAL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, PLUS A 12-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR GLADES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ACCESS ROAD TO STATE ROAD 80. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $888,779.40)(AMENDS R-97-1180-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(7) CHANGE ORDER 14 WITH THE HARDAWAY COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT TYPE B STABILIZED SUBGRADE IN LIEU OF TYPE C, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE COUNTY, FOR DONALD ROSS ROAD FROM PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD TO U.S. 1 PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $27,674,118.01) (AMENDS R-97-133-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(8) CHANGE ORDER 8 WITH HARDRIVES OF DELRAY, INC., FOR $12,097 FOR REMOVAL OF BARRIER WALL AND REVISED IMPROVEMENTS, PLUS A FIVE-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR MILITARY TRAIL FROM CLINT MOORE ROAD TO WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $2,501,422.20) (AMENDS R-97-674-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(9) CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH CHARLES S. WHITESIDE, INC., WITH NO FISCAL IMPACT, FOR A 54-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR DELAYS WITH THE EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEM, BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE CONTRACTOR, FOR THE PINES OF DELRAY VILLAS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-1609-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(10) CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH CHARLES S. WHITESIDE, INC., FOR A DECREASE OF $15,780 FOR ADJUSTED UNIT AMOUNTS FOR A DEDUCTION IN THE FINAL QUANTITIES FOR THE PINES OF DELRAY VILLAS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $84,337) (AMENDS R-97-1609-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(11) CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH MARITIME TUG & BARGE, INC., WITH NO FISCAL IMPACT, FOR A 30-DAY TIME EXTENSION TO COMPLETE ALL SERVICES FOR THE ARTIFICIAL REEF PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $40,000) (AMENDS R-97-2141-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(12) CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES FOR $9,223 TO ADD 850 LINEAR FEET OF 1W2 CONCRETE ENCASED DUCT, PLUS A 63-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR COAL TAR EMULSION CURING TIME NEEDED FOR GLADES AIRPORT RUNWAY OVERLAY. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $998,352.02) (AMENDS R-97-1017-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

f. THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENTS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING APRIL, 1998:

(1) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO MURRAY LOGAN CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DUBOIS PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT A 25.3 PERCENT INCREASE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $114,240; COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT $143,140) (AMENDS R-97-954-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(2) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO S. I. NICHOLAS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK, PARCEL B AT A 0.5 PERCENT DECREASE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $7,571,813; COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT $7,533,999) (AMENDS R-94-79-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(3) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO SELECT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION 46 AT A 1.89 PERCENT INCREASE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $657,800; COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT $670,201) (AMENDS R-97-111-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(4) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO J. W. CHEATHAM, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FOLSOM ROAD/CRESTWOOD BOULEVARD FROM SOUTHERN BOULEVARD TO OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD AND FOREST HILL BOULEVARD AND SOUTHERN BOULEVARD INTERSECTION (C-51 BRIDGE) AT A 3.93 PERCENT DECREASE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $4,317,728; COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT $4,148,020) (AMENDS R-96-1351-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(5) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO BROWN & BROWN ELECTRIC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT WATER TREATMENT PLANTS 2, 3, 8 AND 9 AT A 9.23 PERCENT INCREASE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $296,532; COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT $323,908) (AMENDS R-96-1595-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(6) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO FOSTER MARINE CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PINE AIR WEST WATER MAIN EXTENSION AT A 0.77 PERCENT DECREASE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $423,508; COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT $420,254) (AMENDS R-97-823-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(7) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO MURRAY LOGAN CONSTRUCTION FOR REHABILITATION OF COUNTY PUMP STATIONS 946, 960, 1043 AND 1045 AT A 4.55 PERCENT INCREASE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $422,010; COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT $441,206) (AMENDS R-97-486-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(8) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO SIGNAL GROUP, INC., FOR INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEMS AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AT A 15.26 PERCENT DECREASE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $854,817; COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT $724,362) (AMENDS R-97-282-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

g. THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATIONS AGAINST ANNUAL CONTRACTS WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENTS DURING APRIL, 1998:

(1) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH BAILEY ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR $3,750 TO INVESTIGATE TEMPERATURES ON THE FOURTH FLOOR AT 160 AUSTRALIAN AVENUE. (AMENDS R-95-307-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(2) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 16 WITH BROWN & PHILLIPS, INC., FOR $2,200 TO PROVIDE SURVEYING SERVICES ON THE PROPERTY LYING IN A PORTION OF TRACTS 57 AND 58 REGARDING A PROPERTY EXCHANGE WITH THE STATE. (AMENDS R-94-1384-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(3) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 17 WITH BROWN & PHILLIPS, INC., FOR $7,125 FOR REVIEW OF DOCUMENTATION INVOLVED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF THE TOWN OF GOLFVIEW. (AMENDS R-94-1384-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(4) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH ROBERT G. CURRIE PARTNERSHIP FOR $2,487 FOR BUS WASH EQUIPMENT CHANGES FOR PALM TRAN MAIN FACILITY. (AMENDS R-94-1274-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(5) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $8,739 FOR SERVICES TO COVER ATTENDANCE BY TEAM MEMBERS AT ANTICIPATED MEETINGS REGARDING RIVERBEND REESE GROVE. (AMENDS R-95-814-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(6) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $8,652 TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO COVER REVISION OF THE MASTER PLAN AND SUPPORT MAPS REGARDING RIVERBEND REESE GROVE. (AMENDS R-95-814-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(7) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH PSI, INC., FOR $5,789 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT 4 CANAL PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-503-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(8) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 21 WITH PSI, INC., FOR $321 TO PROVIDE IN-PLACE TESTING SERVICES FOR THE INDIANTOWN ROAD AND FLORIDA TURNPIKE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-93-1248-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(9) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 49 WITH MICHAEL B. SCHORAH & ASSOCIATES FOR $3,623 TO PROVIDE TOPOGRAPHY, WETLAND DELINEATIONS AND A TREE SURVEY FOR THE ENTIRE 26.8-ACRE PARCEL FOR JUPITER FARMS COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1694-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(10) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 50 WITH MICHAEL B. SCHORAH & ASSOCIATES FOR $2,240 TO PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR THE JUPITER FARMS COMMUNITY PARK MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD WITH THE EXISTING LIGHTS FROM THE JUPITER RECREATION CENTER. (AMENDS R-94-1694-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(11) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 51 WITH MICHAEL B. SCHORAH & ASSOCIATES FOR $6,300 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES TO INCLUDE PREPARATION OF A REPORT SHOWING THE ANTICIPATED IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION OF A 350-FOOT SELF-SUPPORT OR GUYED TOWER FOR THE NORTH COUNTY TOWER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1694-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(12) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH AVIROM & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $10,000 TO REVIEW SKETCHES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHECK LIST FOR LAWRENCE ROAD FROM GATEWAY BOULEVARD TO HYPOLUXO ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1385-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(13) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $402 TO PREPARE DESIGN DETAIL OF SIDEWALK TO BACK UP INLET TOP AS INDICATED - PATHWAY PROGRAM FY 1998 SIDEWALK ATTACHMENT DESIGN STUDY. (AMENDS R-94-1386-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(14) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH DIFONTE & THOMAS, INC., FOR $9,500 FOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES FOR LANTANA ROAD FROM EAST OF STATE ROAD 7 TO WEST OF LYONS ROAD. (AMENDS R-97-271-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(15) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 6 WITH E. C. DRIVER & ASSOCIATES FOR $9,600 TO PREPARE SKETCHES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR NORTHLAKE RELIEVER, PHASE I FROM GARDENS ROAD TO CONGRESS AVENUE. (AMENDS R-93-913-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(16) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 21 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $5,330 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, MEDIAN LANDSCAPING (TREES ONLY) FOR YAMATO ROAD FROM STATE ROAD 7 TO THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(17) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 22 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $3,710 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, MEDIAN LANDSCAPING (TREES ONLY) FOR LANTANA ROAD FROM JOG ROAD TO MILITARY TRAIL. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(18) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 23 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $2,090 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, MEDIAN LANDSCAPING (TREES ONLY) FOR LANTANA ROAD/ HAGEN RANCH ROAD, COLBRIGHT ROAD TO JOG ROAD. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(19) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 24 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $2,900 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, MEDIAN LANDSCAPING (TREES ONLY) FOR CONGRESS AVENUE FROM HYPOLUXO ROAD TO LANTANA ROAD. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(20) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 25 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $5,330 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, MEDIAN LANDSCAPING (TREES ONLY) FOR BELVEDERE ROAD FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO FLORIDA MANGO ROAD.(AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(21) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 26 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $4,790 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, MEDIAN LANDSCAPING (TREES ONLY) FOR PALMETTO PARK ROAD FROM LOGGERS RUN/PONDEROSA DRIVE TO STATE ROAD 7. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(22) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 27 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $3,440 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, MEDIAN LANDSCAPING (TREES ONLY) FOR ROUNDABOUTS ON HAGEN RANCH ROAD AT GATEWAY BOULEVARD AND LE CHALET BOULEVARD. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(23) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 8 WITH MOCK, ROOS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $4,261 TO PROVIDE RESPONSES TO PERMITTING AGENCY COMMENTS FOR JOG ROAD FROM LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD. (AMENDS R-96-1785-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(24) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES FOR $2,000 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY, CONCRETE CYLINDERS AND ASPHALT. (AMENDS R-98-500-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(25) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH DUNKELBERGER ENGINEERING & TESTING FOR $2,000 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY, CONCRETE CYLINDERS AND ASPHALT FOR LINTON BOULEVARD BRIDGE FENDER SYSTEM. (AMENDS R-98-501-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(26) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING SCIENCES FOR $6,000 FOR TESTING LAB SERVICES ON WESTGATE AVENUE FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE. (AMENDS R-93-1250-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(27) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $2,400 TO PERFORM THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE LINTON BOULEVARD BASCULE BRIDGE OVER THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY. (AMENDS R-94-1386-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(28) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 6 WITH LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC., FOR $1,806 TO REVISE THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS TO EXCLUDE THE RIGHT TURN LANES AT OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY FOR NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD (OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY AND ALTERNATE A1A) INTERSECTION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-95-1533-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(29) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 10 WITH HELLER-WEAVER AND CATO, INC., FOR $7,900 FOR SURVEYING, RIGHT-OF-WAY MAPPING AND COMPUTER DRAFTING SERVICES FOR LIN MAR DRIVE WATER MAIN EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, LAKE CLARKE SHORES. (AMENDS R-96-704-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(30) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 11 WITH HELLER-WEAVER AND CATO, INC., FOR $8,369 FOR SURVEYING, RIGHT-OF-WAY MAPPING AND COMPUTER DRAFTING SERVICES FOR SUNSET LANE WATER MAIN EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. (AMENDS R-96-704-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(31) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 7 WITH MONTGOMERY WATSON AMERICAS, INC., FOR $9,500 FOR PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PERFORM BENCH SCALE TESTING OF PROCESS TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LIME SOFTENING PROCESS AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT 8. (AMENDS R-96-699-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

h. THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS UNDER $10,000 WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENTS DURING APRIL, 1998:

(1) CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH MURRAY LOGAN CONSTRUCTION FOR $3,975 FOR ADDITIONAL SURVEY WORK AND INSTALLATION OF AN ADDITIONAL 165 LINEAR FEET OF CONCRETE CURBING AT PARKING LOT PERIMETER, PLUS A 58-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR OKEEHEELEE PARK BOAT RAMP AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $148,000) (AMENDS R-97-1019-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(2) CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE FOR $580 FOR WESTGATE PARK PARKING LOT EXPANSION. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $82,800) (AMENDS R-98-68-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(3) CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC., FOR A DECREASE OF $400 TO DELETE WOOD FURRING ON ALL CEILINGS FOR SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK CARETAKER'S RESIDENCE PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $116,150) (AMENDS R-97-1542-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(4) CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC., FOR $96 TO USE DURAROCK AT TUB AREA IN LIEU OF GREENBOARD FOR SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK CARETAKER'S RESIDENCE PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $116,150) (AMENDS R-97-1542-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(5) CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH CHAZ EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., FOR $5,559 TO REPLACE REVETMENT MATS AT STRUCTURE S-10 AS REQUIRED BY LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE FOR HAGEN RANCH ROAD FROM BOYNTON CANAL TO L-22 CANAL PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $404,550.45) (AMENDS R-97-1181-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(6) CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH EDENS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., WITH NO FISCAL IMPACT, FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF 13 DAYS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR GLADES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ACCESS ROAD TO STATE ROAD 80. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $888,779.40) (AMENDS R-97-1180-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(7) CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE, INC., FOR $1,494 TO INSTALL LIMEROCK BASE IN LIEU OF STABILIZED SUBGRADE TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH EXISTING GAS MAIN, PLUS A 14-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR TONEY PENNA DRIVE AND ALTERNATE A1A (SR 811) PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $49,037.30) (AMENDS R-98-54-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(8) CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH WYNN & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL FOR $10,000 TO COVER COST OF ADDITIONAL WORK NOT ANTICIPATED BY FIRE-RESCUE FOR ANNUAL PATHWAY AND MINOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,810,000) (AMENDS R-97-1525-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(9) CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH FOSTER MARINE CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR A DECREASE OF $3,254 FOR FINAL ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT QUANTITIES TO MATCH ACTUAL QUANTITIES INSTALLED, PLUS A TIME EXTENSION OF NINE DAYS FOR PINE AIR WEST AREA WATER MAIN EXTENSION. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $423,507.99) (AMENDS R-97-823-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(10) CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE, INC., FOR A DECREASE OF $5,193 FOR DEDUCTION AND ADDITION OF LANDSCAPING TO PL 1 AND A CREDIT FOR CHANGING THE IRRIGATION PUMP FROM THREE PHASE TO SINGLE PHASE FOR PARK AND RIDE, LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,932,836.75) (AMENDS R-97-680-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

(11) CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES FOR $440 FOR CONTROLLER MODIFICATIONS FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS VIA PHOTOCELL FOR GLADES AIRPORT RUNWAY OVERLAY. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $998,353.02) (AMENDS R-97-1017-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

3.C.1. DOCUMENT R-98-820-D

CONTRACT WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE, INC., FOR $217,205 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF YAMATO ROAD FROM CONGRESS AVENUE TO INTERSTATE 95. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.C.2.

a. PAYMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY NOT TO EXCEED $102,511 FOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION ELECTRIC POWER LINES, AS REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF JOG ROAD FROM LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD. APPROVED 6-16-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-850

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE AREA K FUND FOR $102,511 FROM AREA K RESERVES TO THE JOG ROAD FROM LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.C.3. PAYMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY NOT TO EXCEED $25,780 FOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION ELECTRIC POWER LINES, AS REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LAWRENCE ROAD FROM GATEWAY BOULEVARD TO HYPOLUXO ROAD. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.C.4. RESOLUTION R-98-821

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES KNOWN AS PARCELS 100 AND 101 IN FEE SIMPLE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF YAMATO ROAD AND JOG ROAD, AND INITIATING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS AT AN APPRAISED VALUE OF $200,000. ADOPTED 6-16-98

3.C.5. RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DOCUMENTS CONVEYING RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND/OR EASEMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE COUNTY ENGINEER, AS PROVIDED IN RESOLUTION R-87-1071. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.C.6. RESOLUTION R-98-822

AMENDING RESOLUTION REVISING THE AREA OF TAKING FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS KNOWN AS PARCELS 102A, 106A, 125A AND ADDING PARCEL 125 IN FEE SIMPLE FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE WESTGATE AVENUE FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT AT AN ESTIMATED TOTAL APPRAISED VALUE OF $2,900. (AMENDS R-97-673) ADOPTED 6-16-98

3.C.7. DELETED

3.C.8. DOCUMENT R-98-823-D

PUBLIC FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH CARRAMERICA DEVELOPMENT, INC., TO DEFINE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNTY AND THE PENINSULA CORPORATE CENTER REGARDING THE SIX-LANE CONSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS AVENUE FROM LINTON BOULEVARD TO YAMATO ROAD. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.C.9. RESOLUTION R-98-824

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COUNTY DEED TRANSFERRING TO THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH THE JURISDICTION AND CONTROL OF 49TH TERRACE NORTH AND BARBOUR ROAD FROM DYER BOULEVARD NORTH TO THE ENDS OF THE ROADS. (SEE R-98-187-D) ADOPTED 6-16-98

3.C.10. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-880

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE AREA D FUND FOR $67,500 FROM AREA D RESERVES TO THE JOG ROAD/ROEBUCK ROAD FROM MONTCLAIR LAKES TO HAVERHILL ROAD PROJECT. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.C.11. RESOLUTION R-98-825

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT 1 TO A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ALLOW A PORTION OF THE $200,000 PER YEAR FUNDING FOR THE STAFFING AND ENHANCING OF THE COMPUTERIZED TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM TO BE EXPENDED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION FACILITIES. (AMENDS R-95-193) ADOPTED 6-16-98

3.C.12. DOCUMENT R-98-826-D

CONTRACT WITH CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY, INC., FOR $38,213 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GULFSTREAM ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER THE L-11 CANAL. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.C.13.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-827-D

CONTRACT WITH OMEGA CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $1,328,306 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1998 ARTIFICIAL REEF PROJECTS CONSISTING OF JUPITER NEARSHORE REEF, PALM BEACH OFFSHORE REEF, LAKE WORTH LAGOON REEF, BOYNTON OFFSHORE REEF AND BOYNTON NEARSHORE REEF. APPROVED 6-16-98

b. RESOLUTION R-98-828

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK OF THE BOARD TO DISBURSE $467,064 FROM THE VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1998 ARTIFICIAL REEF PROJECTS. ADOPTED 6-16-98

c. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-864

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE TRUST FUND FOR $467,064 FROM RESERVES TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT'S ROCK REEF PROJECTS ACCOUNTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1998 ARTIFICIAL REEF PROJECTS. APPROVED 6-16-98

d. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-865

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE BEACH IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND FOR $400,000 FROM RESERVES TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT'S JUPITER/CARLIN SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT. APPROVED 6-16-98

e. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-866

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE TRUST FUND FOR $50,000 TO ESTABLISH FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND) GRANT REVENUE FOR THE INSHORE ARTIFICIAL REEF PROGRAM APPROVED BY FIND ON MARCH 16, 1998. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

3.D.1. DOCUMENT R-98-829-D

AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF QUARLES & BRADY, P.A., TO ASSIST IN NEGOTIATING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE COUNTY'S JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM WITH SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE AGREEMENT'S EFFECTIVE DATE FROM FEBRUARY 3, 1998, TO JANUARY 28, 1998, WHEN THE FIRM BEGAN PERFORMING LEGAL SERVICES. (AMENDS R-98-181-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.D.2. DOCUMENT R-98-830-D

FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR A TOTAL OF $20,000, INCLUSIVE OF COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES IN THE CASE OF JACQUELINE BANKS-DIXON V. THE COUNTY; THE PLAINTIFF TRIPPED WHILE WALKING ON A SIDEWALK LEADING INTO THE NORTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

3.E.1. DOCUMENT R-98-831-D

CONTRACT FOR $54,931 WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR A GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS FOR A MINIMUM OF 68 AT-RISK HOUSEHOLDS FROM JULY 1, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.E.2. DOCUMENT R-98-832-D

AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AS COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR FOR HEAD START AND CHILDREN SERVICES DIVISION TO MONITOR AND REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED SERVICES PROVIDED BY HEAD START FROM OCTOBER 1, 1997, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, AT A COST OF $311,125 COMPRISING $248,900 IN FEDERAL FUNDING AND $62,225 COUNTY MATCH. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.E.3. DELETED

3.E.4. DELETED

3.E.5.

a. AUTHORIZATION FROM AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF THE PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., TO INCREASE THE SUBSIDY SPENDING AUTHORITY FOR HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY BY $6,105 FOR A TOTAL OF $324,136. APPROVED 6-16-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-833-D

AUTHORIZATION FROM AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF THE PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., TO TRANSFER $6,105 FROM THE CASE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION UNDER CONTRACT IH-702-1 TO THE SUBSIDY SPENDING AUTHORITY FOR A TOTAL OF $80,599 TO PAY CARE GIVERS WHO HAVE EXTREMELY FRAIL SENIORS LIVING IN THEIR HOMES. (AMENDS R-97-726-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.E.6.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-834-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATIVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., INCREASING FUNDING BY $165,265 FOR A TOTAL OF $259,409 AND EXTENDING THE END DATE FROM JUNE 30, 1998, TO NOVEMBER 15, 1998. (AMENDS R-98-665-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-957

BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR $165,265 TO INCREASE THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FUND FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATIVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC. APPROVED 6-16-98

c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-958

BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR $73,447 TO DECREASE THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES ALTERNATE COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY FUND. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.E.7. DOCUMENT R-98-835-D

SUPPLEMENTAL HEAD START FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,198, CONSISTING OF $6,558 FEDERAL AND $1,640 COUNTY MATCH, TO REIMBURSE STAFF TRAVEL COST FOR THE JOHNSON & JOHNSON MANAGEMENT FELLOWS PROGRAM TO BE HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES ON JULY 11-24, 1998. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.F. AIRPORTS

3.F.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-836-D

CONTRACT WITH CH2M HILL, INC., FOR CONSULTING/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR $870,300 TO EXTEND RUNWAY 9L-27R AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BY 2,000 FEET. APPROVED 6-16-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-855

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR $870,300 FOR EXTENSION OF RUNWAY 9L-27R AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.F.2. NEGOTIATION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL INVESTMENT COMPANY FOR THE LEASE OF 13 ACRES OF DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS PROPERTY ON BELVEDERE ROAD FOR USE AS WAREHOUSES.APPROVED 6-16-98

3.F.3. DELETED

3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

3.G.1. ACCEPTANCE OF A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT OFFER OF $2,500 FOR FULL SATISFACTION OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN THAT WAS ENTERED AGAINST JOHN C. AND JEAN M. ORNSTEIN ON FEBRUARY 4, 1994, FOR CODE VIOLATIONS INVOLVING STORAGE OF INOPERABLE VEHICLES, OVER-GROWTH AND VIOLATION OF THE POOL AND SPA CODE. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

3.H.1. DOCUMENT R-98-837-D

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 9 WITH HELLER-WEAVER & CATO, INC., FOR $202,737.80 TO PROVIDE FINAL DESIGN, PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE SEMINOLE PALMS PARK AQUATIC CENTER PROJECT CONSISTING OF SECOND PHASE POOL WITH DIVE WELL, WATER SLIDES WITH SPLASH POOL, LAZY RIVER, ZERO ENTRY DEPTH POOL WITH PLAY STRUCTURE, BATHOUSE AND OFFICES. (AMENDS R-94-809-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.H.2.

MINUTES OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON MAY 11, 1998, AND PERMISSION TO NEGOTIATE A FULL-SERVICE CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING DESIGN SERVICES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS WITH THE TOP-RANKED FIRM, GARTECK ENGINEERING CORPORATION. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.H.3. DOCUMENT R-98-838-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AMCO PROPERTIES ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES, FOR THE LEASE OF 1,928 SQUARE FEET AT WOODBRIDGE PLAZA, 6623-25 FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, GREENACRES CITY, FOR USE AS A MID-COUNTY ADULT DAY CARE CENTER, TO EXTEND THE LEASE FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS AND REDUCE THE BASE RENT FROM $7.59 PER SQUARE FOOT TO $6.60 PER SQUARE FOOT, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1998. (AMENDS R-91-716-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.H.4. DOCUMENT R-98-839-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., TO IMPLEMENT THE SECOND AND FINAL 12-MONTH EXTENSION OF JOB ORDER CONTRACT-SOUTH (BOND WAIVER) WITH A MAXIMUM VALUE OF $1 MILLION; THE CONTRACTOR WILL CONTINUE TO PERFORM AS AN ANNUAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF MAINTENANCE/CAPITAL PROJECTS. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.H.5. DOCUMENT R-98-840-D

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $110,056 FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AT SOUTHWINDS COUNTRY CLUB. (SEE R-96-769-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.H.6. DOCUMENT R-98-841-D

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH H.A. CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $176,527.80 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF THE RIVIERA BEACH TEMPORARY HEAD START FACILITY. (SEE R-97-684-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.H.7. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS TO UNDERTAKE A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $221,812 FOR EIGHT MODULAR BUILDINGS WHICH WOULD SERVE AS CLASSROOMS, FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES, AND OFFICE FOR THE TEMPORARY RIVIERA BEACH HEAD START. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.H.8. DOCUMENT R-98-842-D

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $78,582.88 FOR THE INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE FORMER RIVIERA BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THAT WILL TEMPORARILY HOUSE COMMUNITY ACTION AND HUMAN SERVICES. (SEE R-96-769-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

3.I.1. RELOCATION BENEFIT FOR $50,275 AND A DEMOLITION PAYMENT OF $4,200 FOR ALIN DEE NAZARIO OF WEST PALM BEACH, WHO IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE COUNTY'S LOCAL RELOCATION PROGRAM. NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.I.2. DELETED

3.J. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

3.J.1. RESOLUTION R-98-843

RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNERS, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT C/O RAQUEL RENTAS, 1320 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 FOR $1,177.52 AND HOMER C. AND WILLIE W. BENNETT, 2039 MERIDIAN ROAD, APT. 170, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303 FOR $1,642.97. ADOPTED 6-16-98

3.K. WATER UTILITIES

3.K.1. DOCUMENT R-98-844-D

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 7 FOR $93,748 WITH METCALF & EDDY FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PREPARE A MASTER SITE AND FACILITIES PLAN FOR THE WATER UTILITIES CENTRAL REGION OPERATIONS CENTER AT SITE 2. (AMENDS R-96-700-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.K.2. DOCUMENT R-98-845-D

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 11 FOR $75,127 WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR DESIGN, PERMITTING, BIDDING, AND FIELD OBSERVATION SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FLORIDA AQUIFER SUPPLY WELL AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT 9. (AMENDS R-96-701-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

3.L.1. DOCUMENT R-98-846-D

TASK ORDER 4 FOR $69,550 WITH COASTAL PLANNING AND ENGINEERING, INC., FOR FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO THE CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE JUNO BEACH SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-783-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.L.2. QUITCLAIM DEED FROM JUPITER YACHT CLUB, LTD., TO CONVEY A 1.67-ACRE PARCEL (TRACT M-1) KNOWN AS THE BLUFF'S TRIANGLE PARCEL TO THE COUNTY TO MANAGE AS PART OF THE JUPITER RIDGE NATURAL AREA. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.L.3. RESOLUTION R-98-847

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND ESTABLISH AN EROSION CONTROL LINE ALONG THE ATLANTIC OCEAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT ON APPROXIMATELY 2.3 MILES OF SHORELINE LOCATED IN THE SOUTHERN SECTION OF THE TOWN OF JUPITER AND THE TOWN OF JUNO BEACH, BETWEEN FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SURVEY MONUMENTS R-26 AND R-38. ADOPTED 6-16-98

3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION

3.M.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-848-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,900 FOR ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT FOR PALM BEACH GARDENS COMMUNITY HIGH, W. T. DWYER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL AND JUPITER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL. APPROVED 6-16-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-868

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $9,900 FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 1 TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT FOR ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT FOR PALM BEACH GARDENS COMMUNITY HIGH, W. T. DWYER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL AND JUPITER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.N. LIBRARY - None

3.P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None

3.Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

3.Q.1.

a. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-905

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE WEED AND SEED FUND FOR $438,001 TO ESTABLISH FISCAL YEAR 1998 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM. APPROVED 6-16-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-906

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FOR $39,000 TO RETURN UNUSED SHERIFF'S MATCH FOR THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM. APPROVED 6-16-98

c. INTERDEPARTMENTAL TRANSFER OF THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM BUDGET FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN THE WEED AND SEED FUND. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.Q.2. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-887

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE FINE AND FORFEITURE FUND FOR $39,000 TO RECEIVE SHERIFF'S FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM EVALUATION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.Q.3. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-888

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FOR $39,000 FROM RESERVES TO THE SHERIFF TO FUND A PROGRAM EVALUATION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.R. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL - None

3.S. FIRE-RESCUE - None

3.T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None

3.U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES - None

3.V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

3.V.1.

a. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-901

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FUND FOR $328,446 FROM TRANSFERS TO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ($241,846) AND TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED CAPITAL ($86,600) TO TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED-OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FOR THE COST OF TRIPS PROVIDED FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED BY PROVIDERS OTHER THAN SPECTRAN. APPROVED 6-16-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-902

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FUND FOR $241,846 REDUCING THE TRANSFER FROM METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND INCREASING THE TRANSFER FROM THE TRUST FUND FOR THE COST OF TRIPS PROVIDED FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED BY PROVIDERS OTHER THAN SPECTRAN. APPROVED 6-16-98

c. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-903

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE MASS TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND FOR $241,846 REDUCING RESERVE AND INCREASING THE TRANSFER TO MASS TRANSIT FOR THE COST OF TRIPS PROVIDED FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED BY PROVIDERS OTHER THAN SPECTRAN. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None

3.X. PUBLIC SAFETY - None

3.Y. PURCHASING - None

3.Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None

3.AA. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION/PALM TRAN

3.AA.1. DOCUMENT R-98-849-D

CONTRACT WITH TOTAL COMPLIANCE NETWORK, INC., FOR THREE YEARS, AT AN ANNUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $40,000 PER YEAR TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR PALM TRAN'S DRUG TESTING PROGRAM AS A COLLECTION SITE, TO COORDINATE LABORATORY ANALYSIS OF URINE SAMPLES, TO CONDUCT BREATH TESTING FOR ALCOHOL FOR ALL SAFETY-SENSITIVE EMPLOYEES, ACT AS THE MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER RESPONSIBLE FOR RECEIVING THE LABORATORY RESULTS, REPORTING THE RESULTS TO EMPLOYEES/EMPLOYERS AND PROVIDING A RANDOM SELECTION SYSTEM FOR TESTING. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.AA.2. DOCUMENT R-98-850-D

RENEWAL OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH PROVIDING FOR THE LEASE OF FOUR 25-FOOT TRANSIT COACHES THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2001, AT A FEE OF $10 PER YEAR, FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING GENERAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY'S CORPORATE BOUNDARIES. (AMENDS R-94-1863-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

3.BB. SHERIFF'S OFFICE

3.BB.1. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-847

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE SHERIFF'S GRANT FUND FOR $90,676 TO REESTABLISH THE COPS MORE 96 GRANT. APPROVED 6-16-98

3.CC. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

3.CC.1. DELETED

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. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION. APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to receive and file Proofs of Publication 463901, 478401, 478421, 478590, 478657 and 479224. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

4.A.

1. OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AMENDMENT, REZONING PARCELS WITH AN AGRICULTURAL RESERVE (AGR) FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION, EXCLUDING THOSE WITH A DUAL LAND USE, INDUSTRIAL/AGRICULTURAL RESERVE, COMMERCIAL LOW/AGRICULTURAL RESERVE, COMMERCIAL/AGRICULTURAL RESERVE AND THE TERRA STORE PROPERTY, TO THE AGRICULTURAL RESERVE ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION 97-120). (P.O.P. 463901 AND 478657) APPROVED 6-16-98

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

MOTION to approve the official zoning map amendment. Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

2. RESOLUTION R-98-851

RESOLUTION AFFIRMING AN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AMENDMENT, REZONING PARCELS WITH AN AGRICULTURAL RESERVE (AGR) FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION, EXCLUDING THOSE WITH A DUAL LAND USE, INDUSTRIAL/AGRICULTURAL RESERVE, COMMERCIAL LOW/AGRICULTURAL RESERVE, COMMERCIAL/AGRICULTURAL RESERVE AND THE TERRA STORE PROPERTY, TO THE AGRICULTURAL RESERVE ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION 97-120). (P.O.P. 463901 AND 478657) ADOPTED 6-16-98

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

4.B.

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF A REVISED PLAN AND LIST OF PROJECTS. (P.O.P. 478401) DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 6-16-98

County Engineer George T. Webb stated that the corridor between State Road 7 and the Florida Turnpike would have a significant increase in traffic and also urged that funds be budgeted for a design study for Roebuck Road.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Jim Green, chair of the Coalition Against the Extension of Roebuck Road, suggested instead of extending Roebuck Road, the funds should be used for the widening of Okeechobee Boulevard and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. Sally Cantor stated congestion on Okeechobee Boulevard caused serious travel delays for the residents of Golden Lakes. Barry Beeber and Charles Walsey suggested utilizing the Roebuck Road design study funds for other road projects. Richard Tuttle, engineer for the Town of Royal Palm Beach; John Bonde, District Administrator for Indian Trail Water Control District, and Carmela Sturace, vice-mayor of the Town of Royal Palm Beach, supported the extension of Roebuck Road.

Vice-Mayor Lauren Furtado and Ed Tombari, of the City Palm Beach Gardens, supported the extension of Congress Avenue.

MOTION to receive and file the documentation submitted by Ms. Sturace. Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

Rosa Durando commented that there had to be a choice of better flood control and water resources in the proposed Roebuck Road alignment area or travelers would have to spend more time on the congested roadways. State Representative Barry Silver spoke in opposition to the extension of Roebuck Road and submitted case law in support.

Dagmar Brahs, president of the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations (COBWRA), stressed the need to widen Lawrence Road due to massive development.

MOTION to receive and file the documentation submitted by Representative Silver. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Newell and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

Commissioner Aaronson asked that the County Attorney's office respond to the documentation submitted by Representative Silver. Assistant County Attorney Barbara Alterman stated that she would like to review the case before responding. During the discussion that followed, the Board concurred that Roebuck Road would remain in the Thoroughfare Plan but removed from the Five-Year Road Plan and that the $3 Million planned for the design study would be placed in the Reserve Fund to be utilized for other projects.

MOTION to remove Roebuck Road from the Five-Year Road Plan and to place the design study money in the Reserve Fund to be utilized for other projects. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

Commissioner McCarty stated that Lake Ida Road had the greatest traffic impact in the County. She recommended that $2 Million of the proposed Roebuck Road design study funds be used to expand Lake Ida Road to four lanes.

MOTION to utilize $2 Million from the Roebuck Road funds for the Lake Ida Road project. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

Commissioner Newell asked that $500,000 of the proposed Roebuck Road study funds be used for the right-of-way acquisition/construction of Boutwell Road from 2nd Avenue to Lake Worth Road. He stated when other reserve funds became available, they could be used for the project.

MOTION to utilize $500,000 from the Roebuck Road funds for the Boutwell Road project. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

Commissioner Lee asked that immediate attention be given to the serious potholes on Australian Avenue near Blue Heron Boulevard. Commissioner Marcus stated the repairs would come out of the maintenance fund. Ms. Lee requested funding for construction of a bridge in Lake Ida Park in Boynton Beach which would allow B. E. Aerospace workers to exit without driving through residential neighborhoods. The bridge would cost approximately $645,000. She suggested using $500,000 from the Roebuck Road study funds and the City of Boynton Beach to provide the remainder.

MOTION to utilize $500,000 from the Roebuck Road funds for construction of a bridge in Lake Ida Park in Boynton Beach. Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

Commissioner McCarty informed the Board that Commissioner Foster had requested street lighting on State Road 7 from Glades Road to Lake Worth Road, although policy was that rural areas would not be lighted.

Mr. Webb noted the maintenance costs for lighting State Road 7 from Glades Road to Lake Worth Road would be approximately $100,000 per year. Commissioner Aaronson emphasized the importance of street lights in any heavily trafficked area where there was a visibility hazard to travelers and supported County funding of the operation costs. Commissioner Newell recommended to have the Metropolitan Planning Organization contact the state to fund the operation costs. Commissioner Aaronson concurred that the state should be asked to fund the costs. If those efforts failed, the County should fund the operation costs, he maintained.

Staff was directed to place the issue of street lighting on State Road 7 from Glades Road to Lake Worth Road on a future Board Agenda and to supply information on the volume of traffic.

Commissioner Marcus recommended enhancing landscape funding for improved landscaping of County roads. Staff was directed to consider means to enchance landscape funding.

MOTION to CONTINUE the item until June 25, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

4.C. RESOLUTION ABANDONING A PORTION OF AN UNIMPROVED 50-FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR MASSACHUSETTS DRIVE, LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 1 AND 2 OF FLORAL PARK LOCATED EAST OF CONGRESS AVENUE AND NORTH OF HYPOLUXO ROAD. (P.O.P. 479224) CONTINUED TO JULY 17,1998 6-16-98

Staff recommended that the item be continued until July 7, 1998, at 9:30 a.m.

MOTION to CONTINUE the item until July 7, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Newell and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

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

4.D. CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL JULY 21, 1998, FOR A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE BARBOUR ROAD AND 49TH TERRACE NORTH FROM DYER BOULEVARD TO THE DEAD END PROJECT, LOCATED IN SECTIONS 25 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 42, RANGE 42, AND A BUDGET TRANSFER IN MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT DISTRICT F FUND FOR $143,221 FROM DISTRICT F RESERVES TO THE BARBOUR ROAD AND 49TH TERRACE NORTH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (P.O.P. 478590) APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to CONTINUE the public hearing until July 21, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. 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.

TIME CERTAIN - 11:15 A.M.

5.A. ADMINISTRATION

5.A.1. PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 21, 1998, AT 9:30 A.M., OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE SECTION OF THE COUNTY CODE, PROVIDING FOR RANKING OF RESPONSIVE BIDDERS; AND PROVIDING FOR BID PREFERENCE. APPROVED WITH DIRECTION 6-16-98

Staff commented the item was a follow-up of Board direction.

MOTION to approve the ordinance on preliminary reading and to advertise for public hearing on July 21, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Lee and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Dan Liftman, representative for Congressman Alcee Hastings; Robbie Littles; and Wayne Richards, president, and Olivia Simmons of Suncoast Chamber of Commerce, supported the proposed ordinance revisions. Commissioner Newell asked staff to prepare a report on the length of time the state allows for certification of companies and to address the issue of family-owned businesses.

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

4.E. ORDINANCE 98-22

ORDINANCE TO BE DESIGNATED AS THE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 89-2 AS AMENDED; REQUIRING THAT OWNERS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFINING UNSTERILIZED CATS; PROVIDING FOR A MEANS TO RECOGNIZE AND REGULATE FERAL CAT CAREGIVERS; PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM STANDARD ANIMAL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS FOR HUMANE SOCIETIES AND NON-PROFIT ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING FOR A DANGEROUS DOG LAW THAT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND ACTIONS FOR LEGITIMATE DOG/CAT HOBBY BREEDERS; PROVIDING FOR A DISTINCTION BETWEEN PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL HORSE STABLES; PROVIDING FOR A MEANS TO RESTRICT FEEDING OF WILDLIFE THAT POSE A HIGH RISK FOR RABIES, *0 MEANS TO REQUIRE REPEAT OFFENDERS TO APPEAR IN COURT; PROVIDING FOR A MEANS TO PERMIT MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES TO ENFORCE THE COUNTY ORDINANCE; PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANIMALS AS PRIZES IN GAMES OF CHANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR A MEANS TO ESTABLISH A FIRST OFFENDERS COURSE TO EDUCATE OWNERS ABOUT ANIMAL PROBLEMS IN LIEU OF PAYING CITITATION FINES. (P.O.P. 478421) (AMENDS ORDINANCE 89-2) ADOPTED AS AMENDED 6-16-98

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

Animal Care and Control Director Dennis Moore informed the Board that the Animal Care and Contol Advisory Board had voted unanimously in support of the changes. He stated that the greatest concern from the public was the definition of hobby breeders compared to backyard breeders and commercial breeders.

Commissioner Roberts asked that the word "hunting" be deleted from references to performance events for specialty shows, in order to show a sensitivity to what could be considered as cruelty to animals.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Carol Dixon and Donna Sherpitis of the Jupiter/Tequesta Dog Club, Lisette Longarzo and Elsa Krauss opposed the ordinance's definition of hobby breeder because they said it placed too many restrictions on the hobby breeder compared to the commercial and backyard breeders. Nanci Alexander, president of the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida and Animal Care and Control Advisory Board member, supported the ordinance, but disagreed with language that condoned activities that would allow one animal to kill another. Catherine Bradley of the Palm Beach Cat Rescue and Humane Society, Inc., recommended spaying and neutering as a means to control feral cats and submitted a petition in support of her organization's efforts.

AMENDED MOTION to include to receive and file the petition submitted by Ms. Bradley. The maker and seconder agreed.

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

Heidi Cole, president of Jupiter/Tequesta Dog Club, supported the proposed ordinance and presented a check to the Board for $1,000 in support of the County's spay shuttle. Rosa Durando asked if school experiments utilizing animals would be subject to the ordinance. John Webster of the Jupiter/Tequesta Dog Club stated that a true breeder should accept a returned animal regardless of the reason.

Commissioner Aaronson said that he would not support the language requiring a breeder to accept a returned animal regardless of the reason or the prohibition of the feeding of an animal. Commissioner Roberts explained that the ordinance stated that if anyone feeds an animal, they must become responsible for it, not that the person would be penalized for feeding it. County Attorney Dytrych explained that the language was a state requirement.

SUBSTITUTE MOTION to adopt the ordinance as amended to delete the reference to hunting as stated by Commissioner Roberts. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 4-1. Commissioner Aaronson opposed. Commissioners Foster and McCarty absent.

4.F. ORDINANCE 98-23

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE REVISING THE PROHIBITIONS ON PRICE GOUGING AND ENFORCEMENT. (P.O.P. 478421) (AMENDS ORDINANCE 92-37) ADOPTED 6-16-98

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

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

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

RECESS

At 12:45 p.m., the Chair declared a recess.

RECONVENE

At 2:15 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Newell and Roberts present.

5. REGULAR AGENDA

5.A. ADMINISTRATION

5.A.1. See Page 33.

5.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY

5.B.1. RESOLUTION R-98-852

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY SINGLE-FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1998, AND OTHER DESIGNATED SERIES IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50 MILLION. ADOPTED 6-16-98

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

Commissioner McCarty stated that she would abstain from voting on Item 5.B.1. on the Housing Finance Authority Single-family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, due to a conflict of interest. She said that she would be submitting a Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal and other Local Public Officers in compliance with Florida Statutes, Section 112.3143.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 5-0. Commissioner McCarty abstained. Commissioner Foster absent.

5.B.2. DOCUMENT R-98-853-D

FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR $57,500, INCLUSIVE OF COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES, IN THE CASE OF SANTOS ESCARENO V. THE COUNTY; THE PLAINTIFF WAS INJURED WHEN HER CAR WAS HIT BY A COUNTY VEHICLE OPERATED BY A COUNTY DRIVER. APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the settlement. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

5.B.3. SETTLEMENT FOR $60,968 IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN CASE OF THE COUNTY V. HARTSEL ET AL. REGARDING PARCELS 5 AND 5C FOR THE WIDENING OF DONALD ROSS ROAD FROM PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD TO U.S. 1; INCLUDES FEES AND COSTS RELATING TO BUSINESS DAMAGE TO CLAIMANTS, LEHEARTS FRIENDLY SERVICE, INC., DBA JUNO BEACH CHEVRON, AND JERRY GARBER, INDIVIDUALLY. APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the settlement. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

5.B.4.

a. SETTLEMENT FOR $50,602 IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN CASE OF THE COUNTY V. HARTSEL ET AL. REGARDING PARCELS 5 AND 5C FOR THE WIDENING OF DONALD ROSS ROAD FROM PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD TO U.S. 1; INCLUDES FEES AND COSTS RELATING TO THE LAND OWNER, CHEVRON U.S.A., INC. APPROVED 6-16-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-940

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $90,000 FROM THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM RESERVES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FY 1996-97 TO THE DONALD ROSS ROAD FROM PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD TO U.S. 1 PROJECT. APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the settlement and budget transfer. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

5.B.5. SETTLEMENT FOR $22,328.25 IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN CASE OF THE COUNTY V. BRUCE S. LUCAS ET AL. REGARDING PARCEL 217 FOR THE WIDENING OF WESTGATE AVENUE FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the settlement. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

5.C. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

5.C.1. ADDITIONAL FUNDING OF $1,925 TO MATTIE K. PARKER OF RIVIERA BEACH, TO COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY REHABILITATION PROJECT AT HER HOME, WITH A WAIVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM FUNDING AMOUNT OF $8,000 AS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE REHABILITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THE FUNDS ARE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DOLLARS THAT REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the funding. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Newell and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

5.C.2. FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,000 UNDER THE PROPERTY REHABILITATION PROGRAM, USING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, FOR LILLIE B. HANDSFORD AND CAROLYN HANDSFORD OF SOUTH BAY, WITH A WAIVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM FUNDING AMOUNT OF $20,000 AS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE PROPERTY REHABILITATION PROGRAM POLICIES. THE FUNDS ARE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DOLLARS THAT REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the funding. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

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

5.D. COURT ADMINISTRATION

5.D.1. DELETED

5.E. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

5.E.1. RESOLUTION R-98-854

RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING AND AMENDING RESOLUTION R-98-803 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998, IN THE ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $30 MILLION TO FINANCE THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COUNTY'S WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM. (AMENDS R-84-1206 AND R-98-803) ADOPTED 6-16-98

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

5.E.2. ACCEPTANCE OF A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT OFFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000 FOR FULL SATISFACTION OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN THAT WAS ENTERED AGAINST B&B LEASING, INC., ON JUNE 3, 1996, INVOLVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED WITHOUT PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS. APPROVED 6-16-98

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

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

5.F. COMMUNITY SERVICES

5.F.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-855-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., FOR THE 1997/98 COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY GRANT TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF ADULT DAY CARE UNITS BY 4,833 FOR A FUNDING DECREASE OF $65,027.68 AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF IN-HOME SERVICES UNITS, SUCH AS HOMEMAKER, PERSONAL CARE AND RESPITE, BY 4,010 FOR A FUNDING INCREASE OF $110,333.86. IN ADDITION, DUE TO BUDGET METHODOLOGY CHANGE MANDATED BY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ELDERLY AFFAIRS, CASE MANAGEMENT COSTS INCREASED BY $45,936.72. (AMENDS R-98-665-D) APPROVED 6-16-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-925

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $51,239 FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVES FOR COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY. APPROVED 6-16-98

c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-926

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES FUND FOR $51,239 FOR COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY. APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the contract and budget amendments. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

Commissioner Aaronson queried if the Mae Volen Center needed funding. Community Services Director Ed Rich replied center officials had informed his office that it was not in need of funding.

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

5. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

5.G.1.

a. RESOLUTION R-98-856

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES KNOWN AS PARCELS WDA-A AND WDA-1A, IN FEE SIMPLE, FOR WATER DETENTION AS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF JOG ROAD FROM LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF APPRAISERS AND THE FILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. ADOPTED 6-16-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-932

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE AREA K FUND FOR $170,500 TO ESTABLISH ROAD IMPACT FEES FROM A DEVELOPER FOR THE JOG ROAD FROM LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT. APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to adopt the resolution and approve the budget amendment. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

5.G.2. DENY THE CYPRESS LAKES DEVELOPMENT'S REQUEST TO DELETE THE PROPOSED SIDEWALK ADJACENT TO THEIR PROPERTY ALONG ROEBUCK ROAD FROM THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR JOG ROAD/ROEBUCK ROAD FROM MONTCLAIR LAKES TO HAVERHILL ROAD. APPROVED DEVELOPER'S REQUEST 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the development's request. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

5.G.3. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-941

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND FOR $35,000 FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVES TO THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE DRAINAGE PROJECT. APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the budget transfer. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

5.H. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

5.H.1. RESOLUTION R-98-857

RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT LANGUAGE BE ADDED TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL BILL ENTITLED WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1998, THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY TO CARRY OUT PERIODIC BEACH NOURISHMENT FOR ALL PALM BEACH COUNTY SHORE PROTECTION PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN WRDA 1996 FOR A PERIOD OF 50 YEARS BEGINNING WITH THE DATE OF INITIATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT. ADOPTED 6-16-98

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

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS

6.A. ADMINISTRATION

6.A.1. APPOINTMENT OF ONE PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC./WAGES COALITION THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2001: MELANIE BRENNER, STEPHEN H. BARNETT, DR. EDWARD EISSEY, OR H. BURTON SMITH. APPROVED MELANIE BRENNER 6-16-98

MOTION to appoint Melanie Brenner. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

6.A.2. SPECIAL APPOINTMENT OF JUDY MAE WILSON AS A WAGES PARTICIPANT TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY WAGES COALITION FOR ONE YEAR, BEGINNING JULY, 1998. APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the appointment of Judy Mae Wilson. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

6.B. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

6.B.1. DELETED

6.C. COMMUNITY SERVICES

6.C.1.

APPOINTMENT AND/OR REAPPOINTMENT OF ONE AT-LARGE MEMBER TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES: PAUL BOISVERT, MARY "JILL" HANSON, EDWARD CARL HORTON, JACK MCALLISTER, LAWRENCE L. PARKER, LYDIA R. PATTERSON AND JOSE R. RICHARD. APPROVED MARY "JILL" HANSON, PAUL BOISVERT, JOSE R. RICHARD AND LAWRENCE L. PARKER 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the appointment and/or reappointment of Paul Boisvert, Mary "Jill" Hanson, Lawrence L. Parker and Jose R. Richard. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

6.C.2.

APPOINTMENT OF MARY D. BROWN, JAMES K. MCGILL, RICHARD ARNETT RYLES AND AUTRY MOORE-WILLIAMS TO THE HIV CARE COUNCIL FOR THE REMAINDER OF ONE-YEAR TERMS, EACH ENDING SEPTEMBER 2, 1998. APPROVED 6-16-98

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

6.D. FIRE-RESCUE

6.D.1.

APPOINTMENT OF EITHER ROBERT C. BLOMQUIST OR JOHN DOUGLAS BOYKIN AND REAPPOINTMENT OF ERNIE LOFURNO TO THE FIRE-RESCUE ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE TERM OF THREE YEARS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1998. APPROVED ROBERT C. BLOMQUIST AND ERNIE LOFURNO 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the appointment of Robert C. Blomquist and the reappointment of Ernie LoFurno. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

6.E. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS

6.E.1.

APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT HOCHBERG TO THE EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY. APPROVED 6-16-98

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

7. STAFF COMMENTS

7.A. ADMINISTRATION

7.A.1. APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM INTERNAL AUDITOR. APPROVED JENNY BOYER 6-16-98

County Administrator Weisman recommended the appointment of Jenny Boyer, internal audit manager, as the Interim Internal Auditor with a temporary salary increase. A 7 percent increase would raise her salary from $74,747 to $80,000; or 10 percent which would be $82,221. It was anticipated that she would be in the position through the summer, he said.

MOTION to appoint Jenny Boyer as Interim Internal Auditor with a 7 percent salary increase. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

7.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None

8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

8.A. COMMISSIONER WARREN H. NEWELL

8.A.1. WORKSHOP WITH THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY. DISCUSSED 6-16-98

Commissioner Newell suggested scheduling a workshop with the Housing Finance Authority to address mutual concerns. Commissioner Aaronson recommended September 29 as the workshop date. Commissioner McCarty expressed concern with Commissioners attending meetings of other boards/committees and expressing the concerns of the Board of County Commissioners without prior written notice to each board member. Commissioner Aaronson stated the matter would be addressed during the workshop.

No backup submitted.

8.B. COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY

8.B.1. WORKSHOP ON IMPACT FEES. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 6-16-98

Commissioner McCarty reported staff had recommended that the item regarding impact fees scheduled for June 23, at 2:00 p.m., be postponed until completion of an impact fee study by downtown West Palm Beach developers. The Board concurred to postpone the item until completion of the study and that the 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. items be moved up on the Agenda.

8.C. COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE

8.C.1. PROCLAMATION HONORING EVA WILLIAMS MACK IN RECOGNITION OF HER OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP TO THE CITIZENS OF THE COUNTY. APPROVED 6-16-98

MOTION to approve the proclamation. Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

8.D. COMMISSIONER CAROL A. ROBERTS - None

8.E. COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS

8.E.1. PURCHASE OF LENNAR HOMES PROPERTY. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 6-16-98

Commissioner Marcus asked if the board had any objection with pursuing the purchase of the Lennar Homes property, located near the City of West Palm Beach Water Catchment area. Commissioner Aaronson suggested that staff pursue the purchase.

No backup submitted.

8.F. COMMISSIONER KEN L. FOSTER - Absent

8.G. COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON

8.G.1. TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL DESIGNATION AS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. DISCUSSED 6-16-98

Commissioner Aaronson noted receipt of a letter from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council in appreciation of the Board's efforts to have the council designated as an economic development district.

No backup submitted.

8.G.2. NOISE STUDY FOR PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND PLANS FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER. DISCUSSED 6-16-98

Commissioner Aaronson reported on his letter to City of West Palm Beach Mayor Nancy Graham, stating it was unnecessary for the city and County to establish a noise consultant panel to review the findings in the environmental assessment of the County's runway extension project, since the Federal Aviation Administration had found the County's studies to be complete and valid in all respects. Also, the County should proceed with its plans for the Convention Center and the establishment of a Citizens' Master Plan Review Committee.

No backup submitted.

8.G.3. SUMMER LUNCH SERVICE TO CHILDREN. DISCUSSED 6-16-98

Commissioner Aaronson stated his concern that the County had been portrayed in newspaper articles as being at fault for the delay in funding for summer lunch services to children. County Administrator Weisman commented the articles were not accurate because the County had done its part, other agencies, however, working through the County, were late in applying and the state was late in processing their applications. Commissioner Newell said the editor of the Palm Beach Post recommended that any errors contained in news articles be noted and submitted to the company.

No backup submitted.

9. ADJOURNMENT

The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

ATTESTED: APPROVED:

Clerk Chairman

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