MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR

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

MEMBERS AND OFFICERS PRESENT:

Chair Maude Ford Lee

Vice-Chair Warren H. Newell

Commissioner Burt Aaronson

Commissioner Mary McCarty - Arrived later

Commissioner Karen T. Marcus

Commissioner Tony Masilotti

Commissioner Carol A. Roberts

County Administrator Robert Weisman

County Attorney Denise Dytrych

Chief Deputy Clerk John W. Dame

Deputy Clerk Allison L. Moree

1.B. INVOCATION - Commissioner Roberts

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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7 *3C-1 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution amending Resolution No. 98-970, revising the 45th Street and Australian Avenue Project legal descriptions of right-of-way parcels 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 120, and 121 from partial takes to whole takes and eliminating the condemnation proceeding against Temporary Construction Easement parcels 201, 202, 203, 219, and 220. SUMMARY: This action amends Resolution No. 98-970 adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 1998,. . District 7 (SAB) (Further Staff Review) Eng.

8 3D-3 MOVED TO REGULAR (5J-1): Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) an Agreement with the South Florida Fair and Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., (FAIR) which initially provides for the funding of three (3) projects previously approved by the Board of County Commissioners to be done at the fairgrounds with reimbursement to the FAIR being provided by the County;

B) a Budget Transfer from the General Fund Contingency of $10,000; and

C) a Budget Amendment in the Economic Development Fund of $10,000.

SUMMARY: The County has in the past, and desires in the future, to provide assistance to the FAIR in the form of money, services and property. The fairgrounds are open to the public and benefit all residents of the County. This is a master agreement which initially provides for funding of three (3) projects and which may be amended in the future to provide for possible additional joint ventures. This agreement is in the public's best interest and serves a public purpose. District 6 (Cty. Atty.)

14 3J-1 MOVED TO REGULAR (5I-1): Staff recommends motion to approve: an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Jupiter providing for the annexation of two (2) enclaves (Haas and Center Street Properties). SUMMARY: Chapter 171. F.S., allows annexation of small enclaves (<10 acres) through an Interlocal Agreement with the annexing municipality (Town of Jupiter). By Resolution Nos. 104-98 and 105-98, the Town of Jupiter has petitioned the County to enter into such an agreement for the annexation of two (2) enclaves in District 1. The proposed annexations meet the requirements of Chapter 171 and are consistent with Objective 1.4 of the Intergovernmental Element of the County's Comprehensive Plan. Countywide (PZ&B)

16 3L-2 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: Change Order No. 5 to the Contract (R98-827-D) with Omega Contracting, Inc., for construction of the 1998 Palm Beach County Artificial Reef Projects.(ERM) (Further Staff Review)

16 3L-4 REVISED MOTION & TITLE: a Conceptual Approval Agreement (CAA) between the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) and Palm Beach County stating the State's terms and conditions for the use of Preservation 2000 bond proceeds as a grant award for reimbursement of project costs expended for the acquisition of the Unit 11 tracts located in unincorporated Palm Beach County which qualified for this year's cycle of grant funds. The CAA also stipulates the restrictions imposed on the site subsequent to receipt of the grant award. Change Order No. 5 to the Contract (R98-827D) with Omega Contracting, Inc., for construction of the 1998 Palm Beach County Artificial Reef Projects.(ERM)

19 4B ADD-ON: A Certificate of Appreciation presented to Braman Motors for their their generous contribution of four (4) automobiles to launch the "Behind the Wheel" program, dedicated to providing hands-on driving experience for Palm Beach County's high school students. (Commissioner Roberts)

19 4C ADD-ON: Proclamation of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, declaring December 17, 1998 as Animal Rights Day in Palm Beach County. (Commissioner Lee)

20 5A-1 DELETED: the Individual Referral Agreements approved by the Board of Directors of the Palm Beach County Workforce Development Board, Inc./WAGES Coalition . . . (Further Staff Review) (Adm.)

20 5B-2 ADD-ON & TIME CERTAIN 2:15 P.M.: Staff requests Board direction: on the future number of lanes for Lyons Road (Lantana Road to Southern Boulevard). SUMMARY: The Board directed staff to review the future lane requirements for Lyons Road in this area when it received a Resolution from the City of Greenacres. Staff has performed various modeling tests, based upon existing Comprehensive Plan land uses in the vicinity of State Road 7 and Lyons Road. These tests indicate that there will be a demand for greater than two lanes throughout the entire length. Districts 2, 3, and 6 (Eng.)

25 5E-1 REVISED MOTION & TITLE: Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) conceptual changes to modification of the Master Plan for South County Regional Park Parcel 'A' contingent upon receipt of a favorable market and financial analysis; and

B) the Facilities Development and Operations Department to renegotiate the consulting engineer's contract to facilitate the proposed Master Plan modifications and provide a market and financial analysis. District 5 (KS) (Parks & Recreation)

25 5E-2 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: Agreement with National Football League Properties, Inc. (NFLP) for a youth flag football tournament to be hosted by Palm Beach County as part of the Super Bowl XXXIII activities. SUMMARY: The agreement with NFLP will provide all participating teams free uniforms, equipment, and the opportunity to attend clinics conducted by professional football players. This tournament will include both boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 14. Countywide (Parks & Recreation)

29 6A-1 DELETED: one of the following as a replacement representative of the Hispanic businesscommunity to the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee. (Further Staff Review) (Adm.)

2.B. ADOPTION

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

3. CONSENT AGENDA - See Page 24 for approval.

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M. - See Page 24.

5. REGULAR AGENDA - See Pages 24-35 and 38.

TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M. - 5.I.1.

See Pages 32-33.

TIME CERTAIN - 2:15 P.M. - 5.B.2.

See Pages 36-37.

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See Page 39.

7. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. - See Page 35.

8. STAFF COMMENTS - See Page 39.

9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Pages 40-41.

10. ADJOURNMENT - See Page 41.

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

3.A. ADMINISTRATION

3.A.1.

a.

RECEIVE AND FILE ORDINANCE 98-27 OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON ANNEXING LAND KNOWN AS THE BLACK DIAMOND PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7 BETWEEN SOUTHERN BOULEVARD AND FOREST HILL BOULEVARD. APPROVED 12-1-98

b.

RECEIVE AND FILE ORDINANCE 98-28 OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON ANNEXING LAND KNOWN AS THE KAHLERT PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7 APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF MILE NORTH OF LAKE WORTH ROAD. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.A.2.

RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF JUNO BEACH RESOLUTION 98-12 SUPPORTING REVISION 7 TO THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION AND ENCOURAGING ALL MUNICIPALITIES TO EDUCATE THEIR CITIZENRY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF AND NEED FOR THIS REVISION; AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND THE PALM BEACH COUNTY MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, INC. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.A.3.

RECEIVE AND FILE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH RESOLUTION 98-174 IDENTIFYING THE NEED FOR LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO RENOVATE A SENIOR ADULT CENTER AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL RECREATION, NUTRITION AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S SENIOR ADULT POPULATION; AND REQUESTING LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO SUPPORT THIS REQUEST THROUGH DIRECT FUNDING ALLOCATION OF $987,000 DURING FY 1998, INCLUDING SUBSEQUENT FUNDING. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.A.4. DOCUMENT R-98-1968-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC., EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1998, TO PROVIDE FOR THE AIRLINES LEASING OF ADDITIONAL TERMINAL FACILITIES AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (AMENDS R-96-70.1-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

3.B. CLERK

3.B.1.

WARRANT LIST DATED NOVEMBER 30, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

COMPUTER CHECKS $ 13,072,718.60

WIRE TRANSFERS 103,056,757.93

MANUAL CHECKS 364,060.33

$116,493,536.86

3.B.2. MINUTES - None

3.B.3.

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

a. DOCUMENT R-98-1969-D

PURCHASE ORDER WITH FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC., FOR $119,040 FOR ONE SUPPORT VEHICLE AND OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR AIRCRAFT RELATED EMERGENCIES AND GENERAL DISASTER RECOVERY FOR FIRE-RESCUE. APPROVED 12-1-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-1970-D

PURCHASE ORDER WITH GFI GENFARE FOR $830,680 FOR THE PURCHASE OF GFI TRIM TICKET READER/ISSUE MACHINES FOR PALM TRAN BUSES. THE MACHINES WILL ENABLE THE FAREBOXES TO DETECT COUNTERFEIT MONEY AND FOREIGN COINS AND IMPROVE METHODS OF SUPPLYING TRANSFER TICKETS AND BUS PASSES. APPROVED 12-1-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-1971-D

CONTRACT WITH WHALEN-RANDALL GROUP, INC., FOR $42,000 TO PROMOTE AND ADVERTISE TOURISM IN THE GREATER CHICAGO AREA, ITS SUBURBS AND THE MIDWESTERN STATES OF ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, OHIO AND WISCONSIN FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.B.4. DOCUMENT R-98-1972-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 AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

a.

THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENTS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING SEPTEMBER, 1998:

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO ADVANCED ROOFING, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION BUILDING B REROOFING AT A 3.87 PERCENT INCREASE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $229,820; COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT $238,720) (AMENDS R-98-361-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO FOSTER MARINE CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH PALM BEACH HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AT A 10.13 PERCENT DECREASE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $103,858; COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT $93,339) (AMENDS R-98-206-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO WEEKLEY ASPHALT PAVING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PALMETTO CIRCLE NORTH AND POWERLINE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT A 2.81 PERCENT DECREASE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $315,242; COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT $306,389) (AMENDS R-97-600-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GLADES AIRPORT RUNWAY OVERLAY AT A 3.17 PERCENT DECREASE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $998,352; COMPLETED CONTRACT AMOUNT $966,697) (AMENDS R-97-1017-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

b.

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

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CHANGE ORDER 6 WITH NEC BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR $1,216 TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL ANALOG JACKS AND TERMINATE DID CIRCUIT AND TEST FOR THE TELEPHONE SYSTEM AT NEW EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $309,663) (AMENDS R-92-161-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CHANGE ORDER 6 WITH ROCKLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR $884 TO DELETE SPECIFIED HURRICANE SHUTTERS AT MAIN ENTRANCE AND HORIZONTAL SLIDING WINDOWS, INSTALL IMPACT RESISTANT GLAZING AND FRAMES AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $4,685,435.28) (AMENDS R-98-95-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

c.

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

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1R WITH BAILEY ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR $1,200 TO REVIEW SPECIFICATIONS WRITTEN BY COUNTY PERSONNEL FOR THE CONTROLS FOR AN OUTSIDE AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND ACCESSORY CONTROLS AT THE JUDICIAL CENTER. (AMENDS R-98-1444-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH BAILEY ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR $3,150 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES ON THE INDOOR AIR QUALITY FOR THE WEST COUNTY HEALTH CLINIC, PHASE II. (AMENDS R-98-1444-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH MOCK, ROOS & ASSOCIATES FOR $5,000 TO PERFORM THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NECESSARY FOR THE BELVEDERE ROAD AND HAVERHILL ROAD INTERSECTION PROJECT OUTFALL DITCH. (AMENDS R-94-1389-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $9,680 TO REVIEW BRIDGE PLANS DESIGNED BY METRIC ENGINEERING FOR THE HAVERHILL ROAD FROM 45TH STREET TO BEELINE HIGHWAY PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1386-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 5 WITH MICHAEL B. SCHORAH & ASSOCIATES FOR $2,000 TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE LANTANA ROAD FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-95-476-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 5, SUPPLEMENT 1, WITH MALCOLM PIRNIE, INC., FOR $3,648 FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE REVIEW FOR THE 90 PERCENT COMPLETE DESIGN FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT 9. (AMENDS R-96-705-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 5 WITH MONTGOMERY WATSON AMERICAS FOR $9,750 TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT FOR UPDATING FACILITY INSURANCE MAPS AND COVERAGE AMOUNTS. (AMENDS R-96-699-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION A-9 WITH O. R. COLAN ASSOCIATES FOR $9,976 TO PREPARE PARCEL MAPS FOR THE ADDITIONAL PARCELS TO BE ACQUIRED FOR THE RUNWAY 9L-WEST PROJECT AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (AMENDS R-96-1464-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TASK D-1 WITH ENTEL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY FOR $10,000 TO COVER COST OF ANY ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT WORK NOT SPECIFIED IN THE OTHER TASKS WHICH MAY ARISE ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF GROUND WATER, SURFACE WATER, SEDIMENT, SOILS, AIR OR SUSPECT BUILDING MATERIALS FOR PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (AMENDS R-98-154-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH HARRIS, MILLER, MILLER & HANSON FOR $7,870 TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL WIRELESS RADIO LINK FOR NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT NEXWOS, ACQUISITION CONTROL UNIT COMPUTER, MONITOR AND KEYBOARD IN MAIN TERMINAL, INSTALL SPREAD SPECTRUM MODEM AND CABLING AND ANTENNAS FOR AIRPORT NOISE AND OPERATIONS MONITORING SYSTEM. (AMENDS R-98-64-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

d.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENT OR CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE UNDER THE JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) PROGRAM FOR AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, 1998:

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-143 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $6,120 TO REPLACE AIR-HANDLING COOLING COIL AND MIXING VALVE AT ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-144 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $7,948 FOR NEW HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM (HVAC) FOR SUPPORT SERVICES PRINTING ROOM, INCLUDING CAPPING OFF EXISTING DUCTWORK AND INSTALLING A NEW SPLIT DX HVAC SYSTEM FOR WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT BUILDING J PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-152 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $17,866 TO REPLACE 25-TON CONDENSER AT WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT BUILDING K. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-155 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $46,789 TO PROVIDE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT PLATFORM RAMP AND STAIRS, AND ALUMINUM AWNINGS, FOR ACCESS AND EGRESS TO TRAILERS AT RIVIERA BEACH HEAD START. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-159 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $5,978 TO PROVIDE FIRE-RATED CEILING AND DRAFTSTOP IN EXISTING KITCHEN; REPLACE WATER HEATERS WITH 80-GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER AT SOUTH BAY HEAD START. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-162 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $53,487 FOR CAULKING AND RELATED WEATHERPROOFING AND FLASHING AT WINDOWS ON ALL SIDES OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION BUILDING, PLUS SHERIFF'S OFFICE OFFICES PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-165 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $14,713 TO CONSTRUCT A RATED ENCLOSURE AND INSTALL AN EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR THE UPS BATTERY SYSTEM AT THE COURTHOUSE. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-167 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $7,776 TO REPLACE MOISTURE-PLAGUED FLOORING AT ENTRY TO THE WEST COUNTY COURTHOUSE BY REMOVAL OF EXISTING TILE, SANDBLASTING AND SEALING OF CONCRETE AND APPLICATION OF NEW FLOORING. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-183 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $2,797 TO CONSTRUCT PARTITION WITH DOOR AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND FINISHES FOR GOVERNMENTAL CENTER - CHANNEL 20 DOOR AND WALL PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-160 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $35,780 TO PURCHASE A 40-TON UNIT TO REPLACE UNDERSIZED 20-TON HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT AT THE WEST COUNTY JAIL. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-161 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $31,941 TO PREPARE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS OF EXISTING DUCTWORK NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE DESIGN FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT AT THE WEST COUNTY JAIL. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-169 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC., FOR $68,209 TO RENOVATE THE BOAT RAMP AT THE NORTH SIDE OF JOHN PRINCE PARK, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF PRECAST PANELS, SUB-GRADE CLOTH, GRAVEL, INTERLOCKING CMU MATS, PERIMETER RIP-RAP AND APPROACH SLAB. (AMENDS R-98-1208-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-170 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC., FOR $1,166 FOR MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING CASEWORK IN FIRE OPERATIONS OFFICER'S AREA TO ACCOMMODATE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS OF PROPOSED CONSOLE AT THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER. (AMENDS R-98-1208-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-171 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC., FOR $9,022 TO REPLACE FIBERGLASS ROOF ON PRESS BOXES AT OKEEHEELEE PARK. (AMENDS R-98-1208-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-180 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC., FOR $8,109 TO REMOVE ONE PARTITION TO ENLARGE SPACE; BUILD PARTITION TO ENCLOSE CURRENT OPEN SPACE; RELOCATE ENTRY DOOR INTO AREA; ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND FINISHES FOR AIRPORT CENTRE FIRE-RESCUE MOD. PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1208-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

e.

THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING SEPTEMBER, 1998:

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CHANGE ORDER 18 WITH THE HARDAWAY COMPANY FOR $28,215 TO UPGRADE HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT; INCREASE SIZE OF SUPPORT BARS FOR BRIDGE DRAINAGE GRATES FOR THE 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 12-1-98

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CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH SELECT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $11,350 TO MODIFY EXISTING ASPHALT RAMPS AT BUILDINGS 4 AND 5 AT THE NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT T-HANGAR FACILITIES. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $2,905,000) (AMENDS R-97-2059-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CHANGE ORDER 5 WITH SELECT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $9,722 TO ADD CONCRETE SIDEWALKS FOR WALK DOORS IN ALL BUILDINGS AT NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT T-HANGAR FACILITIES, PLUS A 30-DAY TIME EXTENSION. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $2,905,000) (AMENDS R-97-2059-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH ALL WEBB'S ENTERPRISES FOR $48,194 TO FURNISH AND INSTALL AN 18-INCH STAINLESS STEEL LINER INSIDE THE 24-INCH POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PORTION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 3 MULTI-PURPOSE FLORIDAN AQUIFER WELL AND GROUT, PLUS A 66-DAY TIME EXTENSION. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,205,700) (AMENDS R-97-1038-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH R. J. SULLIVAN CORPORATION FOR $13,251 TO PROVIDE CASING REHABILITATION, CHANGE PUMP COLUMN MATERIAL AND FURNISH AND INSTALL FIBERGLASS GRATING FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT 8. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $5,760,050) (AMENDS R-98-79-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH OMEGA CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $7,500 TO LOAD AND TRUCK UP TO 500 TONS OF ADDITIONAL CONCRETE MATERIALS FOR THE ARTIFICIAL REEF PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,328,306) (AMENDS R-98-827-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

f.

THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATIONS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING SEPTEMBER, 1998:

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 23 WITH BROWN & PHILLIPS, INC., FOR $25,124 FOR BOUNDARY, TOPOGRAPHIC AND RELATED SURVEYING TASKS REQUIRED FOR THE DESIGN AND PERMITTING OF THE SECTION 6 MASTER PLAN FOR THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1384-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 19 WITH DIFONTE & THOMAS, INC., FOR $9,800 FOR PHASE II OF THE SOUTHWINDS GOLF COURSE DRAINAGE STUDY PROJECT CONSISTING OF DATA ANALYSIS, ON-SITE INSPECTIONS AND A REPORT OF POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. (AMENDS R-94-1388-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 6 WITH MPA ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR $15,900 FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR NEW SEA MONSTER WALK AND POOL AT THE SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AQUATIC COMPLEX. (AMENDS R-95-1254-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 56 WITH MICHAEL B. SCHORAH & ASSOCIATES FOR $20,170 FOR SURVEYING, PLANNING AND PERMITTING SERVICES FOR FIRE STATION 18. (AMENDS R-94-1694-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 57 WITH MICHAEL B. SCHORAH & ASSOCIATES FOR $37,260 FOR PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL, SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COUNTY FACILITIES AT SECTION 6. (AMENDS R-94-1694-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH CROSSROADS ENGINEERING & SURVEYING FOR $32,940 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES AND ANALYSIS FOR COCONUT BOULEVARD ALTERNATE ALIGNMENT FOR THE 140TH AVENUE FROM STATE ROAD 80 TO NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-1405-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH LINDAHL, BROWNING, FERRARI & HELLSTROM, INC., FOR $36,000 TO PROVIDE UP TO 90 ADDITIONAL PARCEL SKETCHES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE LAWRENCE ROAD FROM GATEWAY BOULEVARD TO HYPOLUXO ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-1406-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 4 WITH METRIC ENGINEERING, INC., FOR $13,912 FOR CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE JOG ROAD/ROEBUCK ROAD (MONTCLAIR LAKES - ROEBUCK ROAD)/(JOG ROAD - HAVERHILL ROAD) PROJECT. (AMENDS R-95-1151-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 12 WITH METRIC ENGINEERING, INC., FOR $11,526 TO PROVIDE ECOLOGICAL EVALUATION AND PERMIT MODIFICATION FOR A NEW NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD RELIEVER ALIGNMENT FOR THE CONGRESS AVENUE FROM BLUE HERON BOULEVARD TO NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-93-603-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH MOCK, ROOS & ASSOCIATES FOR $18,855 FOR PREPARATION OF MASTER PLAN INCLUDING TYPICAL SECTIONS, STUDY OF DRAINAGE IMPACTS AND PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE FOR THE INDIAN CREEK PARKWAY FROM INDIAN CREEK DRIVE TO CENTRAL BOULEVARD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1389-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH MOCK, ROOS & ASSOCIATES FOR $33,985 TO PROVIDE PLAN REVISIONS TO ACCOMMODATE A SITE PLAN CHANGE BY THE DEVELOPER FOR THE JOG ROAD FROM OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD TO MONTCLAIR LAKES PROJECT. (AMENDS R-95-1152-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 13 WITH RMS2 ENGINEERING DESIGN GROUP FOR $16,355 TO PROVIDE PLAN REVISIONS FOR THE FRONTAGE ROAD AS INDICATED FOR THE DONALD ROSS ROAD FROM PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD TO U.S. 1 PROJECT. (AMENDS R-92-903-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH DUNKELBERGER ENGINEERING FOR $12,500 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY, CONCRETE CYLINDERS AND ASPHALT FOR THE BELVEDERE ROAD AND HAVERHILL ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-501-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TASK C-110 WITH DAMES & MOORE FOR $48,000 FOR A MASTER PLAN FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY PARK AIRPORT LANTANA. (AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TASK C-406 WITH DAMES & MOORE FOR $49,790 FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ENPLANING LEVEL OUTER CURB CHECK-IN FACILITIES AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TASK C-116 WITH URS GREINER, INC., FOR $49,795 FOR PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MISCELLANEOUS AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH COASTAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL FOR $14,235 TO PREPARE AN ADDENDUM TO THE SINGER ISLAND SHORE PROTECTION FEASIBILITY STUDY AS OUTLINED. (AMENDS R-98-381-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

3.B.5. DOCUMENT R-98-1973-D

AMENDMENT 4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH INTEGRAL SYSTEMS, INC., FOR $215,600 PROVIDING FOR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FOR THE COUNTY'S PERSONNEL/PAYROLL SYSTEM FROM DECEMBER 7, 1998, THROUGH DECEMBER 6, 2000. (AMENDS R-93-1549-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

3.C.1. DELETED

3.C.2. RESOLUTION R-98-1974

RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF A LAKE MAINTENANCE EASEMENT, FLOOD PLAIN EASEMENT AND UTILITY EASEMENT WITHIN LOT 207 OF RAINBOW LAKES TRACT A, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DESCARTES CIRCLE, SOUTH OF GATEWAY BOULEVARD AND WEST OF MILITARY TRAIL. THE PETITIONER HAS CONSTRUCTED A PATIO AND SCREEN ENCLOSURE WITHIN CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND THE VACATION WILL CLEAR THE RECORD. ADOPTED 12-1-98

3.C.3.

RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT OF PLAT RECORDATIONS FROM JULY 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998:

a.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF SMITH DAIRY WEST, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, PLAT 9, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 45, RANGE 42. RECORDED JULY 9, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

b.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF WINSTON TRAILS PARCEL 11 PHASE II, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 45, RANGE 42. RECORDED JULY 15, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

c.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF WINSTON TRAILS PARCEL 14, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 45, RANGE 42. RECORDED JULY 15, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

d.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT GUN CLUB ROAD PLAT, SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44, RANGE 43. RECORDED JULY 15, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

e.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF POLO TRACE II, PLAT 3, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 46, RANGE 42. RECORDED JULY 22, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

f.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF JONES, PARCEL D-3, SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 45, RANGE 42. RECORDED JULY 29, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

g.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF ADDISON RESERVE PARCEL 18, SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 46, RANGE 42. RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

h.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF ST. ANDREWS AT THE SPRINGS, SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 45, RANGE 42. RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

i.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF SMITHBROOKE, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 45, RANGE 42. RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

j.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF MIZNER'S PRESERVE, PLAT 2, SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 46, RANGE 42. RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

k.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF ADDISON RESERVE PARCEL 16, SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 46, RANGE 42. RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

l.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF SHOPPES AT WYCLIFFE, SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 44, RANGE 41. RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

m.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF HUNTINGTON WALK, PLAT 1, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 46, RANGE 42. RECORDED AUGUST 11, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

n.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF JONES, PARCEL D-4, SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 45, RANGE 42. RECORDED AUGUST 12, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

o.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF HR 441, LTD. PLAT, SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 47, RANGE 41. RECORDED AUGUST 18, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

p.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF FOX PROPERTIES PLAT, SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 43, RANGE 41. RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

q.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF DILLMAN ROAD, SECTIONS 3 AND 10, TOWNSHIP 44, RANGE 42. RECORDED SEPTEMBER 17, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

r.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF SALICK HEALTH CARE PLAT, SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 47, RANGE 42. RECORDED SEPTEMBER 17, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

s.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE MISSION, SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 46, RANGE 42. RECORDED SEPTEMBER 22, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

t.

RECEIVE AND FILE RECORDATION OF AUTONATION OF PALM BEACH, SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 43, RANGE 42. RECORDED SEPTEMBER 23, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.C.4. DOCUMENT R-98-1975-D

CONTRACT WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE, INC., FOR $488,550.16 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DONALD ROSS ROAD AND ALTERNATE A1A INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ABACOA DEVELOPMENT. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.C.5. DOCUMENT R-98-1976-D

CONTRACT WITH B & B PROPERTIES, INC., FOR $69,841 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CENTRAL BOULEVARD DRAINAGE CANAL EPB-3D TO PROVIDE LEGAL POSITIVE OUTFALL FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL BOULEVARD DRAINAGE SYSTEM. NORTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WILL MAINTAIN THE CANAL ONCE IT HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

3.D.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-1977-D

AGREEMENT WITH BOCA GOLF AND TENNIS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., AUTHORIZING THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC CONTROL ENFORCEMENT WITHIN THE BOCA GOLF AND TENNIS COMMUNITY. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 12-1-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-1978-D

AGREEMENT WITH FIELDBROOK ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., AUTHORIZING THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC CONTROL ENFORCEMENT WITHIN THE FIELDBROOK ESTATES COMMUNITY. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.D.2. DOCUMENT R-98-1979-D

AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRMS OF GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A., AND WEISS & HANDLER, P.A., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 TO PROVIDE BOND COUNSEL AND RELATED LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE MARCH 9, 1999, BOND REFERENDUM ELECTION. (AMENDS R-97-1188-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

3.D.3. Moved to Regular Agenda 5.J.1. See Page 38.

3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

3.E.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-1980-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY ELDER CONNECTION TO ACCEPT REFERRALS TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME ELIGIBLE SENIORS. FAMILY ELDER CONNECTION WILL DIRECTLY BILL MEDICAID FOR SERVICES PROVIDED. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 12-1-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-1981-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUIS MAX GROUP TO ACCEPT REFERRALS TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME ELIGIBLE SENIORS. THE LOUIS MAX GROUP WILL DIRECTLY BILL MEDICAID FOR SERVICES PROVIDED. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 12-1-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-1982-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT H. STONE TO ACCEPT REFERRALS TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME ELIGIBLE SENIORS. DR. STONE WILL DIRECTLY BILL MEDICAID FOR SERVICES PROVIDED. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 12-1-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-1983-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH DEBRA SHADLE TO ACCEPT REFERRALS TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME ELIGIBLE SENIORS. MS. SHADLE WILL DIRECTLY BILL MEDICAID FOR SERVICES PROVIDED. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 12-1-98

e. DOCUMENT R-98-1984-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH DIANA FOOD GROUP, INC., TO ACCEPT REFERRALS TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME ELIGIBLE SENIORS. DIANA FOOD GROUP WILL DIRECTLY BILL MEDICAID FOR SERVICES PROVIDED. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.E.2. DOCUMENT R-98-1985-D

USE OF FACILITY AGREEMENT WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE GREATER PALM BEACHES, INC., FOR $11,335 FOR USE, STAFFING AND MANAGEMENT OF A DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES KOSHER CONGREGATE DINING SITE FOR THE ELDERLY JEWISH POPULATION FROM JANUARY 4, 1999, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.E.3.

TRAVEL FOR TWO HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL MEMBERS/PARENTS (SHAKANNA SLYDELL AND SHERI A. WILCOX) TO ATTEND THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY PARENT TRAINING CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. FROM DECEMBER 11, 1998, THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.E.4. DOCUMENT R-98-1986-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH GULFSTREAM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR $103,500 FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS PERSONS FROM DECEMBER 1, 1998, THROUGH MAY 31, 1999. (AMENDS R-98-1097-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

3.F. AIRPORTS

3.F.1.

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1987-D

AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS E. HANNA, JR., AND VELMA A. HANNA FOR A SALES PRICE OF $77,000 AND NO REPLACEMENT HOUSING COST TO PURCHASE PARCEL W-45, LOCATED AT 427 WILLIAM ROAD, WEST PALM BEACH. THE PURCHASE IS BEING ACQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S APPROVED PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 12-1-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-1988-D

AGREEMENT WITH T & T CRAWFORD ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR A SALES PRICE OF $45,000 AND NO REPLACEMENT HOUSING COST TO PURCHASE PARCEL W-47, LOCATED AT 4531 CAMBRIDGE STREET, WEST PALM BEACH. THE PURCHASE IS BEING ACQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S APPROVED PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 12-1-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-1989-D

AGREEMENT WITH T & T CRAWFORD ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR A SALES PRICE OF $45,000 AND NO REPLACEMENT HOUSING COST TO PURCHASE PARCEL W-48, LOCATED AT 4547 CAMBRIDGE STREET, WEST PALM BEACH. THE PURCHASE IS BEING ACQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S APPROVED PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.F.2. DOCUMENT R-98-1990-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE DEVELOPMENT SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DONALD J. TRUMP GOLF CLUB, L.C., PROVIDING FOR REVISIONS TO THE SIZE OF THE LEASEHOLD, EXTENDING THE TIME FRAME FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLUBHOUSE, CORRECTING A SCRIVENER'S ERROR REGARDING ADJUSTMENT OF RENTALS, AND APPROVING THE GOLF COURSE ROUTING PLAN. ANNUAL RENT WILL BE INCREASED BY $1,500 FOR THE ADDITIONAL PROPERTY. (AMENDS R-96-1277-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

3.F.3.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-1991-D

COUNTY DEED CONVEYING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) PARCEL 144.1 OF THE COUNTRY CLUB DISTRICT, LOCATED IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, TOTALING 3.152 ACRES, TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE AUSTRALIAN AVENUE/CONGRESS AVENUE CONNECTOR AND THE WIDENING OF SOUTHERN BOULEVARD. IN RETURN FOR THE CONVEYANCE, FDOT WILL FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAYS. APPROVED 12-1-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-1992-D

TEMPORARY EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR PARCEL 708.1 OF THE COUNTRY CLUB DISTRICT, LOCATED IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, TOTALING 1.35 ACRES, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AUSTRALIAN AVENUE/CONGRESS AVENUE CONNECTOR AND THE WIDENING OF SOUTHERN BOULEVARD. APPROVED 12-1-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-1993-D

COUNTY DEED TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CONVEYING PARCEL 150.1 OF THE PALM BEACH PLANTATIONS, LOCATED IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, TOTALING 3.55 ACRES, FOR A FEE SIMPLE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT CONGRESS AVENUE AND SOUTHERN BOULEVARD. APPROVED 12-1-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-1994-D

COUNTY DEED CONVEYING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PARCEL 150.2 OF PALM BEACH PLANTATIONS, IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, TOTALING 0.715 ACRE, FOR A FEE SIMPLE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT CONGRESS AVENUE AND GUN CLUB ROAD. APPROVED 12-1-98

e. DOCUMENT R-98-1995-D

TEMPORARY EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PARCEL 713.1 OF PALM BEACH PLANTATIONS, IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, TOTALING 1.461 ACRES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION AT CONGRESS AVENUE AND GUN CLUB ROAD. APPROVED 12-1-98

    • f. DOCUMENT R-98-1996-D

COUNTY DEED CONVEYING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PARCEL 200.1 OF PALM BEACH PLANTATIONS, IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, TOTALING 12,911 SQUARE FEET, FOR A FEE SIMPLE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT CONGRESS AVENUE BETWEEN GUN CLUB ROAD AND THE LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT L-5 CANAL. APPROVED 12-1-98

g. DOCUMENT R-98-1997-D

TEMPORARY EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR PARCEL 762.1 OF THE PALM BEACH PLANTATIONS, IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, TOTALING 9,611 SQUARE FEET, FOR THE ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION AT CONGRESS AVENUE BETWEEN GUN CLUB ROAD THE THE LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT L-5 CANAL. APPROVED 12-1-98

h. DOCUMENT R-98-1998-D

PERPETUAL DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PARCEL 806.1 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, TOTALING 4,268 SQUARE FEET, FOR ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION ON AUSTRALIAN AVENUE. APPROVED 12-1-98

i. DOCUMENT R-98-1999-D

TEMPORARY EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PARCEL 763.1 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, TOTALING 1,477 ACRES, FOR ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION ON AUSTRALIAN AVENUE. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

3.G.1.

a. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-220

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $4,559 IN THE SHERIFF VEHICLE LOAN FY 1996 FUND TO ADJUST THE BALANCE FORWARD AND TRANSFER THE REMAINING BALANCE OF $24,188 TO THE DEBT SERVICE FUND. APPROVED 12-1-98

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-221

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $28,747 IN THE $4.3 MILLION SHERIFF VEHICLE 96 DEBT SERVICE FUND TO SET UP THE TRANSFER OF EXCESS FUNDS FROM THE SHERIFF VEHICLE LOAN FY 1996 CAPITAL FUND. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

3.H.1. RESOLUTION R-98-2000

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COUNTY DEED IN FAVOR OF SOUTH INDIAN RIVER WATER CONTROL DISTRICT CONVEYING THREE CANAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO RELIEVE THE COUNTY OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-AD VALOREM DRAINAGE ASSESSMENTS OF $5,272.19. ADOPTED 12-1-98

3.H.2. DOCUMENT R-98-2001-D

SIGNAGE, LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENT AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AT NO CHARGE. THE EASEMENT WILL ALLOW THE SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN A MARQUEE SIGN FOR GLADES CENTRAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL. THE EASEMENT AREA IS 0.014 ACRE AND IS LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF STATE ROAD 715 AND SOUTHWEST AVENUE M, BELLE GLADE. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.H.3. DOCUMENT R-98-2002-D

LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH UNITED SHOWS OF AMERICA, INC., FOR $2,000 FOR USE OF APPROXIMATELY 6.4 ACRES OF LAND WEST OF THE STOCKADE FOR PARKING AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE FOR TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO AND DURING THE 1999 SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR FROM NOVEMBER 8, 1998, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 1999. UNITED SHOWS HAS PAID A LICENSE FEE OF $2,000 IN ADVANCE. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

3.I.1. DOCUMENT R-98-2003-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WESTGATE/BELVEDERE HOMES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FROM DECEMBER 31, 1998, TO DECEMBER 31, 1999, FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $500,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS. THE PROJECT ALSO ENVISIONS THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 4.5 ACRES OF VACANT LAND FOR WET/DRY STORM WATER RETENTION. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND NO LOCAL MATCH IS REQUIRED. (AMENDS R-96-212-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

3.I.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-2004-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR ERIK AND JANET RIVERA OF LAKE WORTH FOR $1,644.47 FOR DELINQUENT MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE. APPROVED 12-1-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-2005-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR MONROE AND GLORIA SHANNON OF WEST PALM BEACH FOR $3,044.71 FOR DELINQUENT MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.I.3. DELETED

3.I.4. DOCUMENT R-98-2006-D

HOME RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN WITH NEIGHBORS ORGANIZED FOR ADEQUATE HOUSING, INC. (NOAH), FOR $300,000 FOR REHABILITATION OF A MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT EL PRADO ROAD AND OLD BELLE GLADE ROAD IN BELLE GLADE, SPECIFICALLY PARCEL I, LOTS 4,8,9,10 AND 16; AND PARCEL II, LOTS 7, 13 AND 15; AND WILL BE KNOWN AS EL PRADO APARTMENTS. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.I.5. DELETED

3.J. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

3.J.1. Moved to Regular Agenda 5.I.1. See Pages 32-33.

3.K. WATER UTILITIES

3.K.1. DELETED

3.K.2. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-156

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $692,300 IN THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT RENEWAL AND REPLACEMENT FUND TO REINSTATE BUDGETARY FUNDS FOR MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT ITEMS THAT WERE NOT RECEIVED AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.K.3. DOCUMENT R-98-2007-D

AGREEMENT WITH HOVNANIAN OF PALM BEACH IX, INC. (HOVNANIAN), PARKWOOD BUILDERS, INC., LVC CONSTRUCTION, INC., TIFFANY CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PHIL FRYBERGH AND MARK D. ACKERMAN (LAST FIVE NAMES COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS PARKWOOD) PROVIDING FOR A FINAL ACCOUNTING OF 72 UNCONNECTED PRE-PAID EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL CONNECTIONS (ERC) FOR PROPERTIES OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY HOVNANIAN FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPACITY. SHOULD PARKWOOD PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FROM HOVNANIAN, IT IS AGREED PARKWOOD IS ENTITLED TO THE LESSER AMOUNT OF 65 UNCONNECTED PRE-PAID ERCS. HOVNANIAN RELINQUISHES ITS RIGHTS TO ANY REMAINING PRE-PAID ERCS WITHIN THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT'S SERVICE AREA. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.K.4. DELETED

3.K.5. DOCUMENT R-98-2008-D

UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR $125,000 TO RELOCATE CERTAIN POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE INTERCHANGE AT STATE ROAD 80 (SOUTHERN BOULEVARD) PROJECT. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

3.L.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-2009-D

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (PBCC) ADDRESSING AN ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT WHICH ENCOMPASSES TWO SECTIONS OF THE KELLER AND E-4 CANAL SHORELINES ON OR ADJACENT TO PBCC PROPERTY. ESTIMATED COUNTY PHASE 1 PROJECT COSTS ARE $17,000 INCLUDING $7,000 OF IN-KIND SERVICES. PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION COSTS TO BE DETERMINED UPON COMPLETION OF PHASE 1. THE AGREEMENT RUNS UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2003. APPROVED 12-1-98

b. RESOLUTION R-98-2010

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $10,000 FROM THE VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE TRUST FUND TO FUND THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE. ADOPTED 12-1-98

c. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-137

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $10,000 FROM THE VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE TRUST FUND FRESHWATER PROJECTS ACCOUNT TO THE PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESTORATION PROJECT ACCOUNT TO FUND THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT. APPROVED 12-1-98

d.

AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN ALL FUTURE TIME EXTENSIONS, TASK ASSIGNMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER FORMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE. (SEE R-98-2009-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

3.L.2. DELETED

3.L.3. DOCUMENT R-98-2011-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP) FOR CONTAMINATION CLEANUP ACTIVITIES IN THE PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION SITE CLEANUP PROGRAM, PROVIDING FOR THE CALCULATION OF FIXED PRICES TO BE NEGOTIATED AND ESTABLISHED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, INCLUSION OF TRAVEL EXPENSES IN THE FIXED RATE OF EXPENSES AND DELETION OF ATTACHMENT D - SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR THE COUNTY. THE DEP WILL CONTINUE FUNDING THE PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-98-173-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

3.L.4. DOCUMENT R-98-2012-D

CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST STATING THE STATE'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF PRESERVATION 2000 BOND PROCEEDS AS A GRANT AWARD FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $514,900 FOR COSTS EXPENDED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE UNIT 11 TRACTS WHICH QUALIFIED FOR THIS YEAR'S CYCLE OF GRANT FUNDS. THE AGREEMENT ALSO STIPULATES THE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE SITE SUBSEQUENT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE GRANT AWARD AND IS PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS ACQUISITION PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-98-827-D) APPROVED 12-1-98

3.L.5. DOCUMENT R-98-2013-D

CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST STATING THE STATE'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF PRESERVATION 2000 BOND PROCEEDS AS A GRANT AWARD FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $1,680,560 FOR COSTS EXPENDED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE HUNGRYLAND SLOUGH PARCEL LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS. THE AGREEMENT ALSO STIPULATES THE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE SITE SUBSEQUENT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE GRANT AWARD AND IS PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS ACQUISITION PROGRAM. APPROVED 12-1-98

3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION - None

3.N. LIBRARY

3.N.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-2014-D

RATIFY COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON'S SIGNATURE ON AN APPLICATION/AGREEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES, FOR LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR $55,000 FOR FY 1999 TO BENEFIT THE LIBRARY COOPERATIVE OF THE PALM BEACHES. APPROVED 12-1-98

b.

AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE ANY OTHER NECESSARY FORMS AND CERTIFICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION/AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES, FOR LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR $55,000 FOR FY 1999 TO BENEFIT THE LIBRARY COOPERATIVE OF THE PALM BEACHES. APPROVED 12-1-98

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

3.S. FIRE-RESCUE

3.S.1. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-229

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $249,485 IN THE FIRE-RESCUE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING DISTRICT (MSTU) FUND RECOGNIZING A FEDERAL GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT TO BE UTILIZED IN THE AREAS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE-RESCUE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSES. APPROVED 12-1-98

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

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

MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 7-0.

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

  • SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.

4.A.

CERTIFICATION OF APPRECIATION TO DANIEL H. JAMES AS A MEMBER OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD FOR 21 YEARS. PRESENTED 12-1-98

4.B.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE BOARD'S SINCERE APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO BRAMAN MOTORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION OF FOUR AUTOMOBILES TO LAUNCH THE "BEHIND THE WHEEL" PROGRAM, DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HANDS-ON DRIVING EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. PRESENTED 12-1-98

4.C.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING DECEMBER 17, 1998, AS ANIMAL RIGHTS DAY. PRESENTED 12-1-98

  • REGULAR AGENDA

5.A. ADMINISTRATION

5.A.1. DELETED

5.B. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

5.B.1.

a.

STREET LIGHTING SCHEDULE FOR 1998-1999. POSTPONED 12-1-98

b. RESOLUTION R-98-2015

RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF AN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR HIGHWAY LIGHTING ON STATE ROAD 7 (SR7) FROM NORTH OF GLADES ROAD TO NORTH OF STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB BOULEVARD (3.18 MILES), FROM SOUTH OF WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE TO NORTH OF WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE (0.24 MILE), AND SOUTH OF BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD TO NORTH OF BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD (O.26 MILE), AND EXPANDED INTERSECTION LIGHTING AT WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE 600 FEET EAST OF SR 7 AND AT BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD 600 FEET EAST OF SR 7. ADOPTED 12-1-98

c. RESOLUTION R-98-2016

RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF AN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR EXPANDED INTERSECTION LIGHTING AT STATE ROAD 80 (SOUTHERN BOULEVARD) AND STATE ROAD 807 (CONGRESS AVENUE AND AUSTRALIAN AVENUE INTERCHANGE). ADOPTED 12-1-98

MOTION to approve the Street Lighting Schedule and adopt two resolutions approving the execution of two operation and maintenance agreements. Motion by Commissioner Newell and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson.

County Administrator Weisman reviewed the 1998-1999 Street Lighting Schedule.

Commissioner McCarty expressed concern that the Board was not reviewing all County roads that require street lighting, only roads prioritized by volume to capacity. She suggested the Board review all roads in need of street lighting.

SUBSTITUTE MOTION to POSTPONE the Street Lighting Schedule. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

Commissioner Aaronson said the Board should be sensitive to roads that are labeled overcapacity.

The Board directed staff to provide a complete list of roads with street lighting needs, including crime and school areas, by December 15, 1998. It was informally agreed this should be a balanced program.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 5-2. Commissioners Aaronson and Masilotti opposed.

MOTION to adopt the resolutions approving execution of two operation and maintenance agreements. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.

5.B.2. See Pages 36-37.

5.C. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

5.C.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-2017-D

ASSIGNMENT FROM THE NATURE CONSERVANCY (TNC) OF THE OPTION TO PURCHASE A 1.43-ACRE TRACT KNOWN AS THE HECHT TRACT, SUBJECT TO A COMPLETED PROPERTY SURVEY CONDUCTED BY THE COUNTY AND STAFF APPROVAL OF PRE-ACQUISITION DUE DILIGENCE. THE HECHT PARCEL IS ONE OF FOUR PARCELS IN THE HIGH-PRIORITY HIGH RIDGE SCRUB NATURAL AREA LISTED FOR ACQUISITION UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS ACQUISITION PROGRAM. APPROVED 12-1-98

b.

EXPENDITURE OF $45,000 FROM THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS BOND FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE HECHT TRACT, LOCATED IN THE HIGH RIDGE SCRUB NATURAL AREA. APPROVED 12-1-98

c.

FEE OF $450 TO THE NATURE CONSERVANCY FOR ACTING AS THE COUNTY'S NEGOTIATOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE HECHT TRACT LOCATED IN THE HIGH RIDGE SCRUB NATURAL AREA. APROVED 12-1-98

d. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-145

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $23,000 WITHIN THE $50 MILLION ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND 94 ACQUISITION FUND FROM RESERVES TO THE HIGH RIDGE SCRUB PROJECT ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE HECHT TRACT LOCATED IN THE HIGH RIDGE SCRUB NATURAL AREA. APPROVED 12-1-98

MOTION to accept the assignment and approve the expenditure, fee and budget transfer. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 7-0.

5.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

5.D.1.

FINAL SETTLEMENT, INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $20,000 IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE PERSONAL INJURY CASE OF FANNIE FREEMAN V. LUTHER A. KIDD, JULIETTE C. WOLFE AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WHEREBY THE PLAINTIFF WAS A PASSENGER IN A COUNTY BUS OPERATED BY A COUNTY DRIVER THAT STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. APPROVED 12-1-98

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

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

5.D.2. RESOLUTION R-98-2018

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF ADULT COMMUNITY REVENUE BONDS, NOT TO EXCEED $16 MILLION, BY THE HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY. THE PROCEEDS WILL BE USED BY THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE A LOAN TO ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES, INC. (ACTS), TO FINANCE OR REFINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ADDITIONAL ACTS FACILITIES. NO FISCAL IMPACT. ADOPTED 12-1-98

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

5.D.3. RESOLUTION R-98-2019

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS, NOT TO EXCEED $47 MILLION, BY THE HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY. THE PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO MAKE A LOAN TO JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER, INC., TO REFINANCE CERTAIN EXISTING DEBT, TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT AND IMPROVE CERTAIN NEW PROPERTY AND TO IMPROVE THE EXISTING HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES OF THE MEDICAL CENTER. ADOPTED 12-1-98

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

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

5.D.4. RESOLUTION R-98-2020

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (LAKE CRYSTAL PHASE II APARTMENTS PROJECT), SERIES 1998, NOT TO EXCEED $15 MILLION, APPROVING THE SALE OF BONDS TO REFINANCE THE COSTS OF A MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE OCCUPIED BY INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES OF LOW- OR MODERATE-INCOME. ADOPTED 12-1-98

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.

5.D.5. RESOLUTION R-98-2021

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (RIVERVIEW HOUSE APARTMENTS PROJECT), NOT TO EXCEED $8.6 MILLION, SERIES 1998, APPROVING THE SALES OF BONDS TO FINANCE THE COSTS ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A SENIOR MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE OCCUPIED BY INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES 55 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OF LOW OR MODERATE INCOME. ADOPTED 12-1-98

(CLERK'S NOTE: See Page 28 Item 5.D.8. for Commissioner Newell's comments regarding this item.

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.

5.D.6. RESOLUTION R-98-2022

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (AZALEA PLACE APARTMENTS PROJECT), NOT TO EXCEED $7.5 MILLION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO REHABILITATE APARTMENTS TO BE RENTED TO PERSONS OF LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME TO ALLEVIATE THE SHORTAGE OF SUCH HOUSING. ADOPTED 12-1-98

Commissioner McCarty stated that she would abstain from voting on Item. 5.D.6. due to a conflict of interest. She explained that her husband was a partner with the law firm of Raymond James & Associates who was the bond underwriter for this project. She said 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.

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

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

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

5.D.7. RESOLUTION R-98-2023

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (LAKE DELRAY APARTMENTS PROJECT), NOT TO EXCEED $14 MILLION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO REHABILITATE APARTMENTS TO BE RENTED AS AN ELDERLY APARTMENT FACILITY TO PERSONS OF LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME TO ALLEVIATE THE SHORTAGE OF SUCH HOUSING. ADOPTED 12-1-98

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.

5.D.8. RESOLUTION R-98-2024

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (BAYSHORE CLUB APARTMENTS PROJECTS), NOT TO EXCEED $12 MILLION, FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP APARTMENTS TO BE RENTED TO SENIOR PERSONS OF LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME TO ALLEVIATE THE SHORTAGE OF SUCH HOUSING. ADOPTED 12-1-98

Commissioner Newell said he supported Items 5.D.5. and 5.D.8. which provides assistance to seniors in his district but was opposed to future low-income family projects.

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.

5.D.9.

FINAL SETTLEMENT, INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $18,500, IN THE TRIP AND FALL PERSONAL INJURY CASE OF ELEANOR M. MILLER V. THE COUNTY WHEREBY THE PLAINTIFF ALLEGED THAT SHE TRIPPED AND FELL ON A NEGLIGENTLY MAINTAINED SIDEWALK LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SHERWOOD FOREST ROAD BETWEEN ALBERT ROAD AND CRESTHAVEN BOULEVARD. APPROVED 12-1-98

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

5.D.10.

FINAL SETTLEMENT, INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $18,000, IN THE AUTOMOBILE PERSONAL INJURY CASE OF BARBARA BARBER V. THE COUNTY WHEREBY THE PLAINTIFF ALLEGED SHE WAS INJURED WHEN HER CAR WAS HIT BY A COUNTY VEHICLE OPERATED BY A COUNTY DRIVER. APPROVED 12-1-98

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

5.D.11.

FINAL SETTLEMENT, INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $32,500, IN THE AUTOMOBILE PERSONAL INJURY CASE OF WAYNE AND CYNTHIA BRUSH V. THE COUNTY WHEREBY THE PLAINTIFFS ALLEGED THEY WERE INJURED WHEN THEIR CAR WAS HIT BY A COUNTY VEHICLE OPERATED BY A COUNTY DRIVER. APPROVED 12-1-98

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

5.E. PARKS AND RECREATION

5.E.1.

a.

CONCEPTUAL CHANGES TO THE MASTER PLAN FOR SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK PARCEL A, CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF A FAVORABLE MARKET AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, BY REPLACING THE PROPOSED RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS, REMOTE CONTROL PLANES AND EQUESTRIAN CENTER WITH A GOLF COURSE; RELOCATE THE MAIN ENTRANCE; AND ADD RECENTLY ACQUIRED PROPERTY TO THE MASTER PLAN AND ADJUST THE INTERNAL ROAD AND LAKE SYSTEMS TO ACCOMMODATE THESE CHANGES. APPROVED 12-1-98

b.

FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT TO RENEGOTIATE THE CONSULTING ENGINEER'S CONTRACT TO PROVIDE A MARKET AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE CONCEPTUAL CHANGES TO THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK PARCEL A. APPROVED 12-1-98

PUBLIC COMMENT:

David Goodstein, representing the West Boca Community Council, supported the golf course and commented how it would save tax payers money and also pay for itself. Mr. Goodstein expressed concern for the need of more soccer fields and said he had spoken to Parks and Recreation Department Director Dennis Eshleman about the matter who said there was a separate item discussing soccer fields.

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

(CLERK'S NOTE: Number R-98-2025-D was voided.)

5.E.2.

AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PROPERTIES, INC., FOR A YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE HOSTED BY THE COUNTY DECEMBER 2, 1998, AT DYER PARK, AS PART OF THE SUPER BOWL XXXIII ACTIVITIES. APPROVED 12-1-98

(CLERK'S NOTE: Assistant County Administrator Jean Creamer has filed a letter with the Clerk stating that the agreement is unnecessary and will not be executed.)

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

5.F. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

5.F.1. DOCUMENT R-98-2026-D

AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA, INC., FOR THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE OF $23.2 MILLION FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN 800 MHZ TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM. APPROVED 12-1-98

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

The Board congratulated staff on the progress made and questioned the working relationships with the municipalities. Facilities Development and Operations Department Director Audrey Wolf explained that there were two Countywide committees and the Criminal Justice Commission had taken an active roll with municipality negotiations. A draft of the interlocal agreement would be presented to the southern municipalities December 2, 1998, she said.

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

5.F.2. RESOLUTION R-98-2027

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE IMPROVEMENT BONDS (800 MHZ TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM) IN THE INITIAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15 MILLION FOR FINANCING THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING AN 800 MHZ TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY COSTS. ADOPTED 12-1-98

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.

5.F.3. DOCUMENT R-98-2028-D

TERMINATION OF A LEASE WITH IBP ENTERPRISES WHICH ALLOWED IBP TO LOCATE ITS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ON THE COUNTY'S COMMUNICATIONS TOWER LOCATED AT THE COUNTY'S 45TH STREET AND AUSTRALIAN AVENUE COMPLEX. IBP HAS NOT BEEN UTILIZING THE SPACE AND THE COUNTY REQUIRES THE SPACE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COUNTY'S 800 MHZ COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. (REPEALS R-81-118) APPROVED 12-1-98

MOTION to approve the termination of lease. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 7-0.

5.F.4. DOCUMENT R-98-2029-D

AGREEMENT WITH OPM-USA, A DIVISION OF AMERICAN TOWER, L.P., (OPM-USA) FOR $31,000 ANNUAL RENT, SUBJECT TO INCREASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, FOR 20 YEARS, FOR THE RIGHT TO INSTALL SEVEN ANTENNAS AND THREE MICROWAVE DISHES ON OPM-USA'S COMMUNICATION TOWER OFF DUDA ROAD, EAST OF BELLE GLADE. APPROVED 12-1-98

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

5.F.5. DOCUMENT R-98-2030-D

DEPOSIT RECEIPT AND CONTRACT FOR SALE TO STRATA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR $430,000 FOR AN 8.84-ACRE PARCEL KNOWN AS TRACT 7 ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7 (U.S. 441), SOUTH OF CLINT MOORE ROAD, BETWEEN THE BOCA CHASE SUBDIVISION AND THE BOCA PARK OF COMMERCE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARK, WITH A FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL 5 (MR-5), FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY (CLF). APPROVED AS AMENDED 12-1-98

MOTION to approve the deposit receipt and contract for sale. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson.

Property and Real Estate Management Director Ross Hering reviewed the background of the parcel and bids received.

Commissioner McCarty expressed concern with the future use of the parcel. Assistant County Attorney Howard J. Falcon III suggested amending the contract to state that when the property is conveyed, the deed will stipulate development as an adult congregate living facility (ACLF) only.

Commissioner Aaronson said the petitioner contacted him and requested an ACLF allowing 152 beds. An MR-5 land use allows only 120 beds. Mr. Aaronson requested allowing the additional number of beds in the contract language.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Robert Basehart, agent for bidder Richard Bonvie, requested that should the contract fail, staff contact the second highest bidder or rebid.

Joe Lelonek, agent for Strata Development Corporation, said a substantial amount of money had been pledged toward an ACLF on this property. Mr. Lelonek requested the buyer have alternate uses for the site should the County not approve the ACLF.

Commissioners Aaronson, Masilotti and McCarty agreed that an ACLF would be a good use for the parcel and the contract should be rebid in the event the current contract fails.

AMENDED MOTION to restrict the land use to an ACLF and impose a deed restriction upon conveyance. The maker and seconder agreed. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried 7-0.

The Board discussed the current policy regarding Agenda item backup data. The Board agreed that future Agenda items should include all bids presented for the Commissioner's review prior to considering an item.

RECESS

At 11:00 a.m., the Chair declared a recess.

RECONVENE

At 11:15 a.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Masilotti, Newell and Roberts present.

5.I. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M.

(CLERK'S NOTE: Item 5.I.1. was listed on the Agenda as Item 3.J.1.)

5.I.1. DOCUMENT R-98-2031-D

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE TOWN OF JUPITER PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TWO ENCLAVES CONSISTING OF THE HAAS PROPERTIES, 9.20 ACRES LOCATED ON A1A, SOUTH U.S.1, AND THE CENTER STREET PROPERTIES, 7.90 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF CENTER STREET, NORTH OF INDIANTOWN ROAD. APPROVED ONLY CENTER STREET ANNEXATION 12-1-98

MOTION to approve the annexation only of the Center Street properties. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Masilotti.

Commissioner Roberts asked if any Center Street property owners objected to the annexation. Commissioner Marcus responded no.

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

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioners Masilotti and Newell left the meeting.)

Commissioner Marcus stated that the Haas enclave is a unique residential area that includes commercial activity. The residents are concerned about losing these rights. Until the town has completed the Riverwalk Park plan, the Haas ordinance should not be considered for annexation.

Assistant County Attorney Robert P. Banks explained that annexation requires both the County and the municipality approval. If one party does not approve, the annexation cannot take place.

Town of Jupiter Manager, Lee R. Evett, supported the annexation of both enclaves and discussed the town's need of the properties associated with Riverwalk Park in Jupiter. He added that, annexation would require the town to provide services to residents, relieving the County of the financial burden.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Carol Baron, Robert Cheffer, Anna Current, John C. Randoph, William V. Scheurich, Jim Vocelle and Mildred Zamperini opposed annexation of the Haas properties for the following reasons:

  • Jeopardizing use of their property rights.
  • Jeopardizing opportunity for resale.
  • Paying higher taxes to the town.

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

MOTION to receive and file the petition from the Haas enclave residents. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Masilotti and Newell absent.

RECESS

At 12:20 p.m., the Chair declared a recess.

RECONVENE

At 1:35 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, Marcus, Masilotti, Newell and Roberts present.

5.G. AIRPORTS

5.G.1. DOCUMENT R-98-2032-D

LEASE AND CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY FOR THE OPERATION OF AN AIRPORT RENTAL CAR CONCESSION, INCLUDING THE LEASING OF TERMINAL FACILITIES, FROM DECEMBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003, AND THE PAYMENT OF $208,416 AS THE MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE DURING THE FIRST 10 MONTHS OF THE AGREEMENT. APPROVED 12-1-98

MOTION to approve the lease and concession agreement. Motion by Commissioner Newell and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson.

Commissioner Roberts expressed concern that the Board previously agreed to lower the minimum annual guarantee to $250,000 to allow smaller businesses to bid and questioned the notification of the lower guarantee process. Department of Airports Director Bruce Pelly said the notification was included in the bid package of opportunity and the responses he received from small companies were requesting the guarantee to be lowered to $50,000 - 80,000.

Commissioner Roberts said the two companies which submitted bids were national companies. The lower minimum annual guarantee was to allow small businesses the opportunity to bid on the seventh concession counter. Commissioner Aaronson said the lower guarantee did not disqualify national companies from bidding.

Commissioner Newell noted that one company was disqualified for not providing requested information.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Dan Gerber, representing Thrifty Car Rental, said the local ownership group submitted a bid but, because it was a young company, was unable to submit the requested financial records. Mr. Gerber said Thrifty submitted the highest bid and requested Board approval.

Paul Bradshaw, representing Enterprise Rent-A-Car, confirmed that Thrifty Car Rental was a young local company and not backed by the national chain. Mr. Bradshaw said Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a locally owned operation but the bid is backed by Enterprise Corporation guaranteeing the County payment.

Commissioner Roberts asked what would happen if the Board did not approve the staff's recommendation. Chief Deputy County Attorney Gordon P. Selfridge explained there would be a significant risk of liability.

Commissioner Roberts asked what the dollar difference between Thrifty Car Rental's bid and Enterprise Rent-A-Car's bid was.

MOTION TO CALL THE QUESTION. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 5-1. Commissioner Roberts opposed. Commissioner McCarty absent.

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioners Marcus and Masilotti changed their vote to "opposed" to allow staff to answer Commissioner Roberts' question.)

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion FAILED 3-3. Commissioners Marcus, Masilotti and Roberts opposed. Commissioner McCarty absent.

Mr. Pelly reviewed the bids and advised the difference was $90,000.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, to approve the lease and concession agreement, the motion carried 5-1. Commissioner Roberts opposed. Commissioner McCarty absent.

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

  • MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M.

7.A.

UNCONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT CHERRY ROAD AND CLUBHOUSE ROAD IN BELVEDERE HOMES DEVELOPMENT. DISCUSSED 12-1-98

Allen Preston complained about the heavy truck traffic in his community. Mr. Preston said the Board previously committed to addressing this issue. County Administrator Weisman said he would report back to the Board with suggested changes.

7.B.

GRAND OPENING OF CHILDREN'S COALITION, INC. DISCUSSED 12-1-98

C. G. Cartwright invited the Board to attend the grand opening of the Children's Coalition and reviewed the program offered to children from all parts of the County.

7.C.

FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS AT CENTURY VILLAGE WEST. DISCUSSED 12-1-98

Morris Westen complained that numerous Fire Code violations at Century Village West had been downgraded to housekeeping by the Boca Raton Fire Department.

TIME CERTAIN 2:15 P.M.

5.B.2.

FUTURE LANE REQUIREMENTS FOR LYONS ROAD FROM LANTANA ROAD TO SOUTHERN BOULEVARD. APPROVED WITH DIRECTION 12-1-98

County Engineer George T. Webb presented the alternatives of future lane requirements for Lyons Road. The alternatives consist of:

  • Base: Increase State Road 7 to eight lanes; and Lyons Road to four lanes.
  • Alternate 1: Increase State Road 7 to eight lanes; and Lyons Road from Lantana Road to Lake Worth Road to two lanes and from the Pierson Extension to Forest Hill Boulevard to four lanes.
  • Alternate 2: Increase State Road 7 to eight lanes; and Lyons Road to two lanes.
  • Alternate 3: Increase State Road 7 to eight lanes; and Lyons Road to four lanes from Lantana Road to Lake Worth Road, to two lanes from Lake Worth Road to Pierson Extension, to four lanes from Pierson Extension to Forest Hill Boulevard

The following people spoke to oppose the road extension:

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Deborah Bates, Kathy Britt, Dan Coffman, Sammy Dixon, Roberto Fenendez, City of Greenacres Mayor Sam Ferreri, Susan Foley, Armanita Goudreault, Any Hertel, Amber Knapp, Crystall Knapp, Fred Knapp, Kelly Knapp, Larry Loester, Sherry Koerick, Jean McElroy, Lisa Palma, Mary Patient, Timothy P. Patient, Helen McAfee, William McAfee, Jean Mullen, Jim Mullen, John Rolfes, William Siderko, Elaine Venturelli, Nena Wietkolter, Stewart Woofenden and Candy York all opposed Lyons Road extension through their neighborhoods, contending negative effects would be:

  • Increased traffic
  • Increased air pollution
  • Decreased quality of life
  • Jeopardized child safety
  • Destroyed wildlife
  • Increased traffic accidents
  • Frightened horses and other animals

The residents requested the Board approve an alternative which would route Lyons Road around their neighborhoods or possibly delay construction until after Year 2012.

Commissioner Masilotti questioned if the developers had been asked to fund the additional lanes on State Road 7. Mr. Webb said the developers are not interested in funding the additional lanes.

Commissioners Marcus, Masilotti, Newell and Roberts supported a 60-foot right-of-way for Lyons Road and some sort of timing mechanism for road construction.

Commissioner Aaronson supported 10 lanes in the western communities and expressed the Board's responsibility to move traffic in all directions throughout the County.

Commissioner Roberts expressed concern with controlling future growth and the level of service. Assistant County Attorney Barbara Alterman discussed the process for controlling growth.

MOTION to approve Alternate 2, increasing State Road 7 to eight lanes and Lyons Road to two lanes. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Masilotti.

 

STAFF DIRECTION:

  • Initiate the 60-foot right-of-way process to amend the Thoroughfare Right-of-Way Protection Plan.
  • Bring back recommendations for timing and phasing the construction of State Road 7 and Lyons Road.

The Board discussed the 120-foot right-of-way property for Lyons Road on the north and south side of Lake Worth Road and the future of Sansbury Way.

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

Mr. Webb requested Board direction regarding future land use.

MOTION to authorize staff appearing before any local government which considers increasing land use density to object to such an increase. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 7-0.

5.H. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

5.H.1.

a.

EXTERNAL AUDITOR SELECTION METHODOLOGY. APPROVED 12-1-98

b.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR. CLARIFY WHETHER THE COMMITTEE SHOULD: (1) PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH THE SHORT-LISTED FIRMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER WITHOUT INDICATION OF PREFERENCE, WITH ORAL PRESENTATIONS TO BE MADE TO THE BOARD; (2) PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH A RECOMMENDED RANKING OF THE THREE SHORT-LISTED PROPOSERS FOR RATIFICATION OR FURTHER CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD; OR (3) PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE'S TOP-RANKED PROPOSER FOR RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD. APPROVED 12-1-98

MOTION to approve the Auditor Selection Committee providing the Board with a recommended ranking of the short-listed proposers for ratification or further consideration by the Board. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 7-0.

5.I. PLANNING ZONING AND BUILDING

5.I.1. See Pages 32-33.

5.J. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION

(CLERK'S NOTE: Item 5.J.1. was listed on the Agenda as Item 3.D.3.)

5.J.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-2033-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR AND PALM BEACH COUNTY EXPOSITIONS, INC., TO REIMBURSE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $375,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ALL GOODS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT A FULL AND FUNCTIONAL PARKING LOT FOR LOTS 3 AND 6; PROVIDE THE BRACING OF EXTERIOR WALL PANELS, REPLACEMENT OF TWO OVERHEAD ROLL-UP DOORS, STORM SHUTTERS, EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS, AND EXTERIOR WIND WALLS; AND PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY POWER AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. APPROVED 12-1-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-261

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $10,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR AND PALM BEACH COUNTY EXPOSITION, INC., FOR PAVING OF PARKING LOTS 3 AND 6, EXPO CENTER RETROFIT AND NEW GENERATORS. APPROVED 12-1-98

c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-262

BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $10,000 IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR AND PALM BEACH COUNTY EXPOSITION, INC., FOR PAVING OF PARKING LOTS 3 AND 6, EXPO CENTER RETROFIT AND NEW GENERATORS. APPROVED 12-1-98

MOTION to approve the agreement, budget transfer and budget amendment. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.

  • BOARD APPOINTMENTS

6.A. ADMINISTRATION

6.A.1. DELETED

6.B. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS

6.B.1.

APPOINTMENT OF CANDICE BROWN TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL, REPLACING EVELYN MCKENNA. APPROVED 12-1-98

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

6.B.2.

REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN SANSBURY TO THE AVIATION AND AIRPORTS ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 12-1-98

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

6.B.3.

REAPPOINTMENT OF SAM FERRARI TO THE OKEEHEELEE PARK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. APPROVED 12-1-98

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

6.B.4.

APPOINTMENT OF HERBERT HOFFMAN TO THE AVIATION AND AIRPORTS ADISORY BOARD, REPLACING GUERRY STRIBLING. APPROVED 12-1-98

MOTION to approve the appointment. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 7-0.

6.B.5.

REAPPOINTMENT OF R. M. HOOKER TO THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY. APPROVED 12-1-98

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

  • MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. - See Page 35.
  • STAFF COMMENTS

8.A. ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS - None

8.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None

  • COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

9.A. COMMISSIONER TONY MASILOTTI

(CLERK'S NOTE: The following Sports Commission comment was actually made during Board Appointments.)

9.A.1.

COMMISSIONER MEMBERSHIP ON THE SPORTS COMMISSION. DISCUSSED 12-1-98

Commissioner Masilotti expressed an interest in becoming a member of the Sports Commission. Commissioner McCarty explained the bylaws state that each Commissioner will make two appointments to the commission. Commissioner Lee agreed to forward a letter asking the Sports Commission if they would consider changing the bylaws to allow Commissioner Masilotti to become a member.

No backup submitted.

9.A.2.

USE OF SURPLUS FURNITURE IN UNOFFICIAL DISTRICT OFFICE. DISCUSSED 12-1-98

Commissioner Masilotti said he needed furniture in his unofficial office located in Royal Palm Beach and asked if he could rent the County's surplus furniture. The Board discussed setting a precedence and a possible liability issue. Commissioner Aaronson suggested this be tabled and Commissioner Masilotti speak with County Administrator Weisman about available County furniture.

No backup submitted.

9.B. COMMISSIONER CAROL A. ROBERTS

9.B.1.

HOUSING BOND FINANCE PACKAGE. DISCUSSED 12-1-98

Commissioner Roberts requested that staff ask for identification information to be included in the original Housing Bond Finance package notice.

No backup submitted.

9.C. COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY

9.C.1.

HOLIDAY OPERATIONS AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. DISCUSSED 12-1-98

Commissioner McCarty commended Department of Airports Director Pelly and County Administrator Weisman for a good job running the Palm Beach International Airport during this past holiday season.

No backup submitted.

9.D. COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS

9.D.1.

ISSUE MONITORING IN THE UPCOMING CONGRESSIONAL SESSION. DISCUSSED 12-1-98

Commissioner Marcus suggested the federal lobbyist monitor the cell tower and property rights issues in the upcoming Congressional session.

Commissioner Roberts requested monitoring the population census issue too.

County Administrator Weisman said these items are on the lobbyist list for discussion at the December 8, 1998, workshop meeting.

No backup submitted.

9.E. COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE

9.E.1.

COMPLETION OF SPANISH COURTS AND THE BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM. DISCUSSED 12-1-98

Commissioner Lee commented that renovations to Spanish Courts were completed and were beautiful.

Commissioner Marcus suggested Commissioner Lee speak with the Riviera Beach City Council and express the Board's interest in completing the contract with the Business & Economic Development & Revitalization Corporation and beginning the business incubator program.

No backup submitted.

9.F. COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON - None

9.G. COMMISSIONER WARREN H. NEWELL - None

  • ADJOURNMENT

The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

ATTESTED: APPROVED:

Clerk Chair

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