REGULAR AGENDA

ADMINISTRATION

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5A-1 Establishing MSTU's for the purpose of funding the Sheriff's operations

5A-2 Present no rounding-off policy in regards to M/WBE

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & PERSONNEL

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5B-1 A $26,360 contract with Coach Comp America for the County's drug testing program

5B-2 A $5,340 contract with Evan R. Shapiro, MD to provide services for the County's drug testing program

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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5C-1 1998 Annual Report of the Palm Beach County Weed and Seed Program

COUNTY ATTORNEY

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5D-1 Resolution approving the issuance of Housing Finance Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds

PUBLIC SAFETY

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5E-1 Medical Examiners Ordinance

5E-2 Proposed Ordinance regulating "Title Loan" companies

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

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5F-1 A $1,000,000 grant agreement with FDEP for implementing the Lake Worth Lagoon Partnership Grant Program

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5G-1 Add On Contract with Comsis Mobility Services, Inc., door to door transportation programs

5H-1 Add On County Deed conveying any interest PBC has in a one hundred foot wide right-of-way to John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

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5H-2 Add On Joint Participation Agreement in the amount of $815,000 between the FDOT and PBC for the construction of Australian Avenue interchange construction

BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 26 - 27)

MATTERS BY PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. (Page 28)

STAFF COMMENTS (Page 29)

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 30)

ADJOURNMENT (Page 30)

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

A. ADMINISTRATION

• DELETED

Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Resolution No. 99-2 of the City Commission of Jennings, Florida, in support of a request for the State Legislature to enact new laws regulating pawnbrokers.

• Staff recommends motion to receive and file: The following original executed standard County contracts/agreements/grants for the Department of Airports.

A) APPROVED R-99-334-D

North County General Aviation T-Hangar Lease with John McCleary; and

B) APPROVED R-99-335-D

North County General Aviation Executive Hangar Lease with William M. Packer.

3. APPROVED R-99-336-D

Staff recommends motion to approve: The First Amendment to the $55,000 Job Growth Incentive Grant Agreement, R96-1921D, with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/Anne Bates Leach Hospital, University of Miami School of Medicine, to extend the Agreement's job creation time frame from 24 months to 36 months for its medical facility located in the City of Palm Beach Gardens. SUMMARY: The First Amendment to the Job Growth Incentive (JGI) Grant Agreement, R96-1921D, in the amount of $55,000, with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/Anne Bates Leach Hospital, University of Miami School of Medicine, is submitted for Board action. This Agreement, which the Board approved on November 19, 1996 with a December 1, 1996 effective date, requires that the grantee create 25 full-time jobs in Palm Beach County. This Amendment provides for the extension of the job creation timeframe from 24 months to 36 months, resulting in changing the job creation deadline to December 1, 1999. Delays in constructing its new Palm Beach Gardens facility, including additional re-design work on that facility, impacted the hiring schedule. The grantee currently has 20 employees working in Palm Beach County. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is requesting the Amendment to its contract which will provide an additional 12 months in order to create the remaining five (5) contracted jobs. No grant funds have been drawn from the $55,000 grant award. (Economic Development) District 1 (HF)

B. CLERK

1. APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to approve: Warrant List.

2. APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to approve: Minutes - None

3. APPROVED R-99-337-D

Staff recommends motion to approve: Contracts and claims settlements list.

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

1. Staff recommends motion to:

A) ADOPTED R-99-338

adopt a Resolution conveying to the Village of Wellington (Village) all interest Palm Beach County (County) has in a section of right-of-way west of South Shore Boulevard, as recorded in Official Record Book 6601, Page 142, located in Section 20, Township 44 South, Range 41 East. This section was removed from the Palm Beach County Thoroughfare Right-of-Way Identification Map; and

B) APPROVED

approve a County Deed.

SUMMARY: This action will adopt a Resolution and approve a County Deed conveying to the Village all interest the County may have in land originally intended as right-of-way for Lake Worth Road west of South Shore Boulevard. The land was deeded to the County in 1990 by a developer to comply with a zoning petition condition.

District 6 (PFK)

2. Staff recommends motion to:

A) ADOPTED R-99-339

adopt resolution authorizing: a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) concerning the construction of intersection improvements at Linton Boulevard and US1 (SR 5); and

B) ADOPTED R-99-340

adopt resolution authorizing: a JPA with the FDOT concerning the construction of intersection improvements at Belvedere Road and Military Trail (SR 809).

SUMMARY: Palm Beach County (PBC) has prepared design plans and is in the process of acquiring the required right-of-way to construct improvements at two (2) intersections Linton Boulevard and US1 (SR5) and Belvedere Road and Military Trail (SR809), as part of the Intersection Improvement Program. FDOT has offered to fund the construction of these projects given that the majority of the work will be done on the State Road of each intersection. By entering into a JPA with the FDOT, the FDOT will reimburse construction funding to PBC in Fiscal Year 02/03 in the amounts not to exceed $960,000 for Linton Boulevard and US1 (SR 5), and $1,250,000 for Belvedere Road and Military Trail. The projects are currently programmed in the FDOT's Five-Year Road Program as WPA 4118912, FM No. 229868 and WPA 4118913, FM No. 229869, respectively. These JPA's were previously executed on August 18, 1998, under Board Item 3C-27 with Resolutions R98-1179 and R98-1180. FDOT did not provide final execution of those agreements and these agreements will supersede those initiated in 1998. Districts 2, 4 & 6 (MRE)

3. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) APPROVED

Budget Transfer of $26,564 in the MSTU District C Fund from District C Reserves to the Sierra Drive (10th Avenue North, south and north) Paving & Drainage Improvement Project; and

B) APPROVED

Budget Transfer of $27,202 in the MSTU District C Fund from District C Reserves to the Tucks Road (Lawrence Road east to the end) Paving & Drainage and Water & Sewer Improvement Project.

SUMMARY: These transfers will fund the Consultant Fees, Administrative Costs and Design Contingency Costs associated with Sierra Drive and Tucks Road Street Improvement Projects as follows:

SIERRA DRIVE TOTAL COST: $26,564

$21,064: consultant, $3,400: administration, $2,100: design contingency.

TUCKS ROAD TOTAL COST: $27,202

$21,102: consultant, $4,000: administration, $2,100: design contingency.

District 3 MSTU C (ME)

4. APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to receive and file: a Report of Plat Recordations from October 1 through December 31, 1998. SUMMARY: This is a quarterly summary of subdivision plats recorded during the past fiscal quarter as required by Department of Engineering and Public Works Policies and Procedures Manual Item No. ED-0-11, governing administrative approval of plats by the County Engineer. Countywide (ME)

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

• ADOPTED R-99-341

Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Resolution No. R-88-1375, as amended by Resolution Nos. R93-871, R94-1452, R95-704, R96-198 and R97-604, which set forth the County Investment Policy, amending the Investment Policy by increasing the percentage of the County's total portfolio which may be invested in certain collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) from 5% to 10% of the market value of the total portfolio, calculated as of the date and time any new CMO investment is to be purchased. SUMMARY: This amending resolution provides for changes to the County's Investment Policy by increasing the allowable percentage investment in specific CMOs. The current maximum investment in CMOs, as authorized by the Investment Policy Committee and the County Investment Policy, is 5% of the total portfolio balance. Staff has recommended increasing that percentage to 10% of the market value of the County's total portfolio, to be calculated at the time of purchase. CMOs provide a higher yield than alternative fixed-income securities. Increased prepayment risk, inherent in most mortgage securities, may be mitigated by purchasing only the most structured types and classes, of the types specifically authorized by the Investment Policy. These particular types may be structured to remain relatively stable and to have predictable cash flows within a wide range of interest rate movements. Depending upon the types, the securities can further to tailored to meet specific cash flow needs. The credit risk on the authorized CMOs is negligible, as they are issued by the Federal Government agencies and are rated AAA by the major credit rating agencies. The changes in the amending resolution to the County's Investment Policy have been approved by the Investment Policy Committee. Countywide (PFK)

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

1. APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to approve: Budget Amendment of $41,196 in the General Fund to recognize a grant award of $106,599 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and to bring forward a balance of $33,597 from the grant year ending December 31, 1998. SUMMARY: The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board has advised the Human Services Division of the allocation of $106,599 for shelter, rent/mortgage and utilities in Phase XVI of the FEMA Program. The budget amendment brings forward budget of $33,597 for the grant ended December 31, 1998 and increases the fiscal year 1999 budget estimate of $99,000 by $7,599. The funds for the grant beginning January 1, 1999 are to be used for the following client categories: $66,977 - Other Shelter; $21,982 - Rent/Mortgage Assistance; $17,640 - Utility Assistance. No County funds are required. Countywide (TKF)

2. APPROVED R-99-342D

Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to the Contract with Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc. (R98-1097D, dated July 21, 1998) to realign the line item expense budget with no increase in the dollar value of the Contract. SUMMARY: The County currently has a grant agreement with HUD to provide Supportive Housing services to homeless individuals in the County. The County contracts with Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc. to provide the transitional housing component of this program. This amendment will realign the line item expense budget to better enable Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc. to serve homeless individuals in the County. There is no increase in the dollar value of the Contract. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)

3. APPROVED R-99-343D

Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 3 to the Contract with Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc., (R98-662D, dated May 19, 1998) for additional funding of $7,800 for a total amount of $72,800. SUMMARY: This amendment will provide additional funding to expand supportive services to include training to participants of the Transitional Housing Program. Federal funds for this service are provided through the HUD Supportive Housing grant. The local match of $312 is already included in the FY '99 budget. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)

4. APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to approve: Travel at an estimated cost of $1,067 for Dorothy Edwards and Sharon Cantlow, Head Start parents to attend the Second Annual Head Start Training Institute in Jacksonville, Florida from March 7, 1999 through March 12, 1999. SUMMARY: Travel approval is requested for Dorothy Edwards and Sharon Cantlow to attend the Second Annual Head Start Training Institute in Jacksonville, Florida. The estimated cost includes conference registration, lodging, and meals. Travel is funded by Federal funds of $854 (80%) and County funds of $213 (20%). (Head Start) Countywide (TKF)

5. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) APPROVED R-99-344-D

Vendor Agreement for Specialized Medical Supplies and/or Equipment with Mega Nursing Services; and

B) APPROVED R-99-345-D

Vendor Agreement for In-Home Services with Mega Nursing Services, to allow the Division of Senior Services (DOSS) to provide In-home assistance to Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) clients.

SUMMARY: Home Care for the Elderly is a program to assist care givers providing care to extremely frail seniors. The Division of Senior Services is responsible for managing all HCE expenditures for these clients. The Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA) maintains possession of the HCE funds and issues checks directly to care givers and to vendors under contract. No County funds are required. (DOSS) Countywide except for portions of Districts 3, 4, 5, and 7 south of Hypoluxo Road (TKF)

F. AIRPORTS

1. APPROVED R-99-346-D

Staff recommends motion to approve: Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Dames & Moore to exercise the first one-year renewal option. SUMMARY: On April 23, 1997, the County entered into a Consulting Agreement (R97-476D) with Dames & Moore for General Airport Planning and Design. The agreement had a 2 year term with 2 one-year renewal options. Countywide (GPS)

2. APPROVED R-99-347-D

Staff recommends motion to approve: the Third Amendment to the Airport Management and Fixed Base Operator Services Agreement with Hawthorne Aviation, Inc., effective March 15, 1999, providing for a four (4) year extension of the term, revised maintenance responsibilities, change in the revenue split between the operator and the county, and a change in the calculation of revenue sharing of profits over $25,000. SUMMARY: On March 22,1994, the Board approved the Agreement with Hawthorne Aviation, Inc. (R94-348D) whereby Hawthorne provides fixed base operator services at the North County General Aviation Airport. The term of the current agreement is five years, expiring March 15, 1999, plus two option periods of two years each. Staff is generally pleased with Hawthorne's performance and recommends that they be retained as operator. However, Hawthorne has lost $296,825 through December 31, 1997, in the operation of NCA, as verified by independent audited financial statements. The willingness of Hawthorne to continue as operator is contingent upon the mitigation of those losses. Staff and Hawthorne have negotiated an agreement for an additional term of four years ending March 15, 2003. Staff recommends payment of a management fee equal to 15% of all rentals, which is estimated to be $102,000 per year. In the past, Hawthorne's management fee averaged approximately $115,000 per year which consisted of a fixed fee plus 5% of all rentals. Staff also recommends shifting several maintenance responsibilities to the County which will ensure that County assets are in the proper condition as well as provide an opportunity for Hawthorne to recover some of their past losses. The incremental cost to the County for this change is $35,000 per year. The agreement also provides for revenue sharing between Hawthorne and the County for any profits in excess of $25,000 per year. However, revenue sharing will only apply if Hawthorne is able to offset their cumulative loss from this contract. Countywide (GPS)

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

1. APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to approve: a Downward Budget Amendment of $63,000 in the County Transportation Trust Fund (Fund 106) decreasing balance brought forward. SUMMARY: This budget amendment is necessary to adjust the balance brought forward to its actual balance. Countywide

H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

1. APPROVED R-99-348-D

Staff recommends motion to approve: a Declaration of Easement for a water main distribution system at Fire Rescue Station No. 45. SUMMARY: The County installed a water main distribution system as part of the development of Fire Rescue Station No. 45 located west of the city limits of Delray Beach at 15450 South Jog Road, south of West Atlantic Avenue and north of Linton Boulevard. The easement area is approximately 384 feet in length and 10 feet wide within the fire rescue station property. The Water Utilities Department has requested that this utility easement be recorded to provide public notice of the existence of the underground water main. (PREM) District 5 (HJF)

2. APPROVED R-99-349-D

Staff recommends motion to approve: a Declaration of Easement for a force main and lift station within a portion of Haverhill Park. SUMMARY: As part of the development of the Club Road Estates subdivision, the developer, Homes by Kennedy, Ltd. constructed a force main and lift station on a portion of the County's Haverhill Park property at the request of the Water Utilities Department. The construction of the lift station will benefit the County by allowing future expansion of the park to connect to sewers and therefore being granted without charge. The easement area is approximately 20 feet to 33.50 feet wide by 2,203 feet long (PREM) District 6 (HJF)

3. Staff recommends motion to:

A) ADOPTED R-99-350

adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of the County's interest in 9 properties consisting of .46 acres of vacant land to the City of Riviera Beach; and

B) APPROVED

approve 9 County Deeds in favor of the City of Riviera Beach.

SUMMARY: All of the subject properties are located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Riviera Beach. The total assessed value of the 9 properties is $19,400. Florida Statutes Section 197.592(3) states that under certain conditions the County is to convey to municipalities in which they are located, properties acquired by the County for delinquent taxes. The subject properties have been declared surplus as they serve no present or future County purposes. Staff believes that these properties will be more appropriately developed, managed and maintained by the City of Riviera Beach. The conveyance of surplus properties to the municipality in which they are located is a major element of PREM's disposition program adopted by the Board upon the recommendation of the Real Estate Assets Task Force. These conveyances will relieve the County of potential liability for occurrences on the properties and also the cost of continued maintenance (PREM) District 7 (HJF)

4. Staff recommends motion to:

A) ADOPTED R-99-351

adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of the County's interest in 2 properties consisting of .23 acres of vacant land to the Town of Lake Clarke Shores; and

B) APPROVED

approve 2 County Deeds in favor of the Town of Lake Clarke Shores.

SUMMARY: All of the subject properties are located within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Lake Clarke Shores. The total assessed value of the two (2) properties is $4,100. Florida Statutes Section 197.592(3) states that under certain conditions the County is to convey to municipalities in which they are located, properties acquired by the County for delinquent taxes. The subject properties were acquired for delinquent taxes beginning March, 1997 through May, 1998. The subject properties have been declared surplus as they serve no present or future County purposes. Staff believes that these properties will be more appropriately developed, managed and maintained by the Town of Lake Clarke Shores. The conveyance of surplus properties to the municipality in which they are located is a major element of PREM's disposition program adopted by the Board upon the recommendation of the Real Estate Assets Task Force. These conveyances will relieve the County of potential liability for occurrences on the properties and also the cost of continued maintenance. (PREM) District 3 (HJF)

5. APPROVED R-99-352-D

Staff recommends motion to approve: an Annual Contract with S&F Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $700,000 for the construction of pavilions and shelters. SUMMARY: This contract is for one (1) year and is an indefinite-quantity (work orders) contract with a maximum value of $700,000. The contract will terminate when a total of $700,000 in work orders is issued or when the one-year time period has expired, whichever occurs first. The contract provides for one (1) one-year renewal, for a not-to-exceed amount of $700,000 at the sole option of the County. The work consists of the procurement and construction of pre-engineered pavilions and shelters and associated work. Associated work may include fill, sodding, minor electrical, and the like, each of which is specifically addressed in the contract and in the unit-price listing. The specific magnitude of the work shall be determined by individual work orders issued by Palm Beach County in accordance with the unit costs list in the contract. M/WBE goals established for this contract are a minimum of 15% overall with a minimum of 6% black participation. (FD&O Admin) Countywide

6. Staff recommends motion to:

A) ADOPTED R-99-353

adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of the County's interest in 3 properties consisting of .30 acres of vacant land to the City of Lake Worth without charge; and

B) APPROVED

approve 3 County Deeds in favor of the City of Lake Worth.

SUMMARY: All of the subject properties are located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Lake Worth. The total assessed value of the 3 properties is $15,200. Florida Statutes Section 197.592(3) states that under certain conditions the County is to convey to municipalities in which they are located, properties acquired by the County for delinquent taxes. The subject properties were acquired for delinquent taxes beginning May through July, 1998. The subject properties have been declared surplus as they serve no present or future County purposes. Staff believes that these properties will be more appropriately developed, managed and maintained by the City of Lake Worth. The conveyance of surplus properties to the municipality in which they are located is a major element of PREM's disposition program adopted by the Board upon the recommendation of the Real Estate Assets Task Force. These conveyances will relieve the County of potential liability for occurrences on the properties and also the cost of continued maintenance. (PREM) District 3 (HJF)

I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

1. APPROVED R-99-398-D

Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 001 to a Refunding Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), approved as part of Document R95-503 on November 27, 1995, to utilize certain Recaptured Savings from the issuance of refunding bonds for the Boynton Terrace Apartments project. SUMMARY: The Refunding Agreement is being amended to enable HCD to use the Recaptured Savings to provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, or permanent supportive housing or related services to very-low income families or persons throughout the County who are eligible for services under the Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESGP). Recaptured Savings already on hand amount to approximately $118,000 and will be awarded to current ESGP subrecipients. HUD has reviewed and approved the proposed changes. Countywide (TKF)

2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Fourteen (14) Satisfactions of Mortgage for the thirteen (13) listed property owners in the following amounts:

A) APPROVED R-99-354-D

Irene Wiley of Jupiter, in the amount of $6,200 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

B) APPROVED R-99-355-D

Wilfredo Vega and Monserrate Vega of West Palm Beach, in the amount of $3,581 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

C) APPROVED R-99-356-D

Anne M. Barnes of Belle Glade, in the amount of $13,200 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

D) APPROVED R-99-357-D

Irene Garza of Belle Glade, in the amount of $12,800 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

E) APPROVED (A) R-99-358-D (B) R-99-359-D

Cora L. Williams of Belle Glade, in the amounts of (A) $9,300 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan), and in the amount of (B) $2,394 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

F) APPROVED R-99-360-D

Maybell D. Robertson of Pahokee, in the amount of $11,450 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

G) APPROVED R-99-361-D

Leslie and Peggy Thompson of Pahokee, in the amount of $15,000 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

H) APPROVED R-99-362-D

Elizabeth Turner of Pahokee, in the amount of $13,650 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

I) APPROVED R-99-363-D

Mary J. Cox of Boynton Beach, in the amount of $14,110 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

J) APPROVED R-99-364-D

Major Washington and Alma Washington of Boynton Beach, in the amount of $11,225 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

K) APPROVED R-99-365-D

Johnnie Mae Wingfield of Lake Worth, in the amount of $12,110 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

L) APPROVED R-99-366-D

Albertha Arnold of Riviera Beach, in the amount of $15,000 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

M) APPROVED R-99-367-D

LaNita Young of Riviera Beach, in the amount of $11,400 (Conditional Grant/Forgiven Loan).

SUMMARY: The fourteen documents recognize Satisfactions of Mortgage by the thirteen (13) recipients according to the terms and conditions of their Conditional Grants. Federal funds were utilized to bring the property owners' homes into compliance with local housing and building codes. In accordance with local policy, a Satisfaction of Mortgage is issued upon compliance with the Promissory Note executed by the individual to obtain a Conditional Grant. All funds are Federal and require no local match. Districts 1, 2, 6, & 7 (TKF)

J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING

1. ADOPTED R-99-368

Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution assessing costs for abatement of nuisances pursuant to Palm Beach County Building Codes Enforcement Administrative Code, Ordinance No. 96-8, Section 103.5.6(1), for the following:

NAME & ADDRESS SUBDIVISION/LEGAL AMOUNT

Leahman Brothers Lot 5, Block 2, Escondido at $1,276.42

Holding, Inc. Boca Raton Plat 2, as recorded Secure open,

1505 No. Florida Ave. In Plat Book 32, Page 172, accessible pool

Tampa, FL 33602 Palm Beach County, FL

PCN No. 00-42-47-19-03-002-0050

(21195 Escondido Way No.

Boca Raton, FL)

File No. U9888000029

SUMMARY: The Building Division is responsible for the administration of the County's Unsafe Building Program. The owners of the property have been notified of the necessity to abate the unsafe building, pursuant to ordinance No. 96-8, and have failed to do so., Therefore, the County has incurred the initial expense of bringing the subject property into compliance with the Ordinance and seek to protect and subsequently recover its interest by filing a lien on the subject property for the appropriate amount. Countywide

2. Staff recommends motion to:

A) ADOPTED

adopt Resolutions of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption for six (6) historic properties located within the City of West Palm Beach; and

B) APPROVED

approve Restrictive Covenants for each historic property, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained during the period that the tax exemption is granted.

SUMMARY: The resolutions will authorize a County tax exemption for the following historic properties located within the City of West Palm Beach:

ADOPTED R-99-369

Address: 311 Westminster Place

Owner: Gregory S. & Dora Kino

ADOPTED R-99-370

Address: 321 Mango Promenade

Owner: Peter Harholdt & Donna Tribby

ADOPTED R-99-371

Address: 229 Edgewood Drive

Owner: Robert Kennedy

ADOPTED R-99-372

Address: 516 32nd Street

Owner: M. Matthew & Suzanne Weeg

ADOPTED R-99-373

Address: 523 32nd Street

Owner: Michael Bakst & Timothy Harris

ADOPTED R-99-374

Address: 213 Rosemary Avenue

Owner: Downtown Neighborhood Group (Lawrence Corning)

If granted the tax exemption shall take effect January 1, 1999, and shall remain in effect for ten (10) years, or until December 31, 2008. The exemption shall apply to 100 percent of the assessed value of all improvements to each property which resulted from restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of the property. (Please see attached) Restrictive covenants requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained during the period that the tax exemption are granted accompanying each resolution. Countywide (PZ&B)

K. WATER UTILITIES

1. APPROVED R-99-375-D

Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract with Giannetti Construction, Inc., for construction of the Lawn Lake Estates Area Water Main Extension Improvement (Base Bid) and Lin Mar Drive Water Main Extension Improvement Project (Alternate No. 1) in the total amount of $276,388. SUMMARY: This Contract provides for the construction of water mains and service lines to serve 85 properties in the Lawn Lake Estates Area and 10 properties on Lin Mar Drive. The Board adopted resolutions confirming the special assessment process for the Lawn Lake Estates Area and Lin Mar Drive on February 23, 1999. The assessable cost of this construction project will be recovered through assessments placed on the properties specially benefitted. The minority participation goal set by the Goal Setting Committee was 7% overall, with 3% Black. The bid submitted by Giannetti Contracting, Inc., exceeds the goal with 14.3% minority participation (11.4% Black and 3.0% Women). The Office of Small Business Assistance has recommended award of the contract to the low bidder, Giannetti Contracting, Inc. (WUD Project No. 95-87 and 94-104) District 2 (JM)

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

1. APPROVED R-99-376-D

Staff recommends a motion to approve: a four-year Contract in the amount of $167,476 with the Marinelife Center of Juno Beach for sea turtle monitoring in association with the construction and operation of the Juno Beach Fishing Pier, and activities associated with beach nourishment in the north County area. SUMMARY: Palm Beach County just completed construction of the Juno Beach Fishing pier. Environmental permits issued for the project by state and federal agencies require specific monitoring activities to assess the impact of the structure and its operation on sea turtles. A proposed beach nourishment project in the north County area will have similar requirements that are to be met through execution of this contract. District 1 (LB)

M. PARKS & RECREATION

1. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) APPROVED R-99-377-D

Agreement with the School Board of Palm Beach County in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the funding of Playground Improvements at Seminole Trails Elementary School; and

B) APPROVED

Budget Transfer of $10,000 within the Park Improvement Fund from Reserves for District 2 to School District/Seminole Trails Elementary School Playground.

SUMMARY: The Agreement and Budget Transfer provide $10,000 from District 2 Recreation Assistance Program reserves for a playground at Seminole Trails Elementary School. District 2 (KS)

2. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) APPROVED R-99-378-D

Agreement with the School Board of Palm Beach County in an amount not to exceed $15,000 for the funding of Playground Improvements at Egret Lakes Elementary School; and

B) APPROVED

Budget Transfer of $15,000 within the Park Improvement Fund from Reserves for District 2 to School District/Egret Lakes Elementary School Playground.

SUMMARY: The Agreement and Budget Transfer provide $15,000 from District 2 Recreation Assistance Program reserves for a playground at Egret Lakes Elementary School. District 2 (KS)

3. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) APPROVED R-99-379-D

Agreement with the Palm Beach Maritime Museum, Inc., for funding in an amount not to exceed $4,521 for the Payment of Impact Fees for the Lake Worth Lagoon Educational Center; and

B) APPROVED

Budget Transfer of $4,521 within the Park Improvement Fund from Reserves for District 3 to Lake Worth Lagoon Educational Center.

SUMMARY: The Agreement and Budget Transfer provide $4,521 from District 3 Recreation Assistance Program reserves for the payment of County impact fees [Road Impact Fees Area C ($3,874) and Public Building Impact Fees ($647)] for the Palm Beach Maritime Museum, Inc.'s Lake Worth Lagoon Educational Center. District 3 (KS)

N. LIBRARY

1. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) APPROVED R-99-380-D

Application to the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services for a Library Services and Technology Act Grant (LSTA) in the amount of $46,980 with required matching local funds of $15,665 for FY 2000 to provide increased graphical access to the WWW for the public; and

B) APPROVED

Authorization for the Chair to later execute a grant agreement and any other necessary forms and certifications.

SUMMARY: This project is necessary to provide PCs and equipment to increase patron graphical access to WWW and strengthen reference services at all 14 of the Library's public service locations. The FY 2000 County Library budget will include a request for full funding of this project. This grant, if awarded, would reduce the amount of ad valorem funds necessary. No additional staff is required. Ongoing costs would be the maintenance of the equipment. Countywide (TKF)

2. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) APPROVED R-99-381-D

Application to the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services for a Library Services and Technology Act Grant (LSTA) in the amount of $160,990 with required matching local funds of $53,664 for FY 2000 to provide an upgrade for the Library's automation system; and

B) APPROVED

Authorization for the Chair to later execute a grant agreement and any other necessary forms and certifications.

SUMMARY: The objective of this grant proposal is to replace the central server of our Library Automation System with a next-generation processor, software and adjunct server to upgrade the WWW-accessible catalog, and create a more secure automation system. The Library will request full funding for this upgrade in FY 2000 Capital Budget using Library Expansion Program (LEP) funds. This grant, if awarded, would reduce the amount of LEP funds requested for this project. No additional staff is required. Ongoing maintenance charges of approximately $5,000 will be budgeted in subsequent years. Countywide (TKF)

3. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) APPROVED R-99-382-D

Application to the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services for a Library Services and Technology Act Grant (LSTA) in the amount of $67,924 with required in-kind local match of $22,873 for FY 2000 to provide networking capabilities with the Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library; and

B) APPROVED

Authorization for the Chair to later execute a grant agreement and any other necessary forms and certifications.

SUMMARY: The Library's Talking Book Section plans to purchase a Keystone Library Automated System (file server, maintenance fees, software licensing fees, and associated costs) in order for PBC Library to join the Wide Area Network with Florida's Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Service. This project will be included in the FY 2000 County budget request. The grant, if awarded, will reduce the amount of ad valorem funds necessary. Existing staff services will be used to meet the requirement for local matching funds. No additional staff is required. On-going maintenance charges of approximately $14,500 will be budgeted in subsequent years. Countywide (TKF)

4. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) APPROVED R-99-383-D

Application to the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services for a Library Services and Technology Act Grant (LSTA) in the amount of $26,400 with required matching local funds of $8,800 for FY 2000 to provide a Library Technology Training Center; and

B) APPROVED

Authorization for the Chair to later execute a grant agreement and any other necessary forms and certifications.

SUMMARY: This proposal will equip an eight workstation Library Technology Training Center in the Main Library. This would allow the Library to meet its patrons' needs for hands-on instruction of library computerized resources available on Internet/Free-Net or on the Library's Local Area Network (LAN). When the workstations are not being used for training, they would be available to the public. This grant, if awarded, will reduce the amount of ad valorem funds necessary. No additional staff is required. Ongoing costs would be the normal maintenance of the equipment. Countywide (TKF)

5. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) APPROVED R-99-384-D

Application to the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services for a Library Services and Technology Act Grant (LSTA) Development Grant of $55,000 for FY 2000 for the benefit of the Library Cooperative of the Palm Beaches; and

B) APPROVED

Authorization for the Chair to later execute a grant agreement and any other necessary forms and certifications.

SUMMARY: The focus of this Development Grant is to enhance and strengthen the Library Cooperative to satisfy patrons' needs for information by linking the members' automated catalog systems and databases. Grant funding for a second-year Cooperative Development Grant will purchase the Linking Libraries system for which the groundwork has been laid during the first year. In FY '99, the grant funded a consultant to identify ways in which this project could be implemented and to assist the Cooperative in selecting and negotiating a contract with a vendor. No matching funds are required. As funding for this Cooperative grant will be channeled through the County Library, all County policies/procedures will be followed. Countywide (TKF)

Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

1. APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to approve: the Release of Residual Funds in the 1996 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Fund in the amount of $10,327 to the U.S. Department of Justice, as the unused federal portion of the grant. SUMMARY: The release of remaining funds will allow the closure of the account established for the two-year LLEBG award for FY1996. As required by the County's Administrative Code, Section 309.00, grant funds in excess of $5,000 designated to be returned to a grantor agency must have Board of County Commissioners approval. On January 12, 1999, the BCC approved the release of residual funds for the 96 LLEBG in the amount of $29,861.27. A post audit was done after January 12, 1999 by the Finance Department revealing additional unspent federal funds due to encumbered but subsequently unexpended funds for salaries and equipment/technology purchases that resulted in cost savings. Countywide (DW)

AA. PALM TRAN

1. APPROVED R-99-385-D

Staff recommends motion to approve: a Fifth Amendment to Agreement R95-1656D with Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) extending the contract termination date to not later than June 30, 1999, and increasing the contract value to $1,565,254. SUMMARY: As the current Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for the Transportation Disadvantaged program in Palm Beach County, the MPO is responsible for ensuring that transportation services are provided to those defined as "transportation disadvantaged" in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. Since 1995, the MPO has been contracting with the County for the provision (through the SpecTran program) of door-to-door paratransit trips for those TD eligible individuals who are unable to use the bus. The proposed contract extension will enable the County to continue providing these services until the County (which has recently been designed as the new CTC for Palm Beach County) is able to implement its own TD program. In addition, this contract extension sets aside TD funds for the purposes of subsidizing paratransit fares for impoverished ADA eligible Spec Tran riders and for the distribution of Palm Tran bus passes to TD eligible individuals who can use the bus. Countywide (DR)

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.

A. PRESENTED

Proclamation declaring March 19 - 21, 1999 as "Civility Weekend" in Palm Beach County. Sponsored by Commissioner Roberts.

B. PRESENTED

Proclamation declaring the week of March 16 - 20, 1999 as "Juvenile Justice Week" in Palm Beach County, Sponsored by Commissioner Newell.

C. PRESENTED

Proclamation declaring the month of March, 1999 as "National Women's History Month" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Marcus)

D. PRESENTED

Proclamation honoring Dave Goodstein for his outstanding efforts to assist in the defeat of the proposed bullet train. (Sponsored by Commissioner Aaronson)

5. REGULAR AGENDA

A. ADMINISTRATION

1. APPROVED

Staff requests further Board direction, if any, with respect to the proposal from the Palm Beach County League of Cities to review the feasibility of establishing MSTU's for the purpose of funding the Sheriff's operations. SUMMARY: The League of Cities (formerly the Municipal League) has provided the County with a position paper in which they propose the establishment of a two-tiered MSTU for funding Sheriff operations. On Feb 2, 1999, the Board of County Commissioners approved the analysis of the feasibility of this proposal. Subsequently, staff was directed to bring the issue back to the Board for further consideration. The Board also requested that the County Attorney prepare a summary of a suit filed by several municipalities in the early 1980's which addressed similar issues to those that are now being raised by the League of Cities. Countywide

2. APPROVED

Staff recommends a motion to either confirm or end: the present no rounding-off policy in regards to M/WBE contract participation. SUMMARY: The Board did not provide conclusive direction after the recent contract award in which rounding-off of M/WBE participation was a factor. Staff urges the Board to narrowly focus on the two motions provided and not attempt to provide other criteria. The first motion confirms present policy which is now absolute and therefore is not subject to interpretation. The second motion would allow staff and the Board more discretion to address bid results on a case by case basis if rounding was a factor. Countywide

B. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & PERSONNEL

1. APPROVED R-99-386-D

Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract for Consulting Services with Coach Comp America to provide services for the County's drug testing program as a collection site, to coordinate laboratory analysis of urine samples, and to conduct breath testing for alcohol for all safety-sensitive and pre-employment employees, at an annual cost of $26,360. SUMMARY: Since January 1, 1995, Palm Beach County is required under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 to screen employees and applicants in safety-sensitive positions for drugs and alcohol. Safety-sensitive positions are defined as those requiring operation or maintenance of vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds, designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver, or which are used to transport hazardous materials. Since October 1997, Palm Beach County also tests all applicants for hire with the County. Countywide (MC)

2. APPROVED R-99-387-D

Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract for Consulting Services with Evan R. Shapiro, MD, to provide services for the County's drug testing program as the Medical Review Officer responsible for receiving the laboratory results, reporting the results to employees, and providing a random selection system for testing, at an annual cost of $5,340. SUMMARY: Since January 1, 1995, Palm Beach County is required under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 to screen employees and applicants in safety-sensitive positions for drugs and alcohol. Safety-sensitive positions are defined as those requiring operation or maintenance of vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds, designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver, or which are used to transport hazardous materials. Since October 1997, Palm Beach County also tests all applicants for hire with the County. Countywide (MC)

C. SHERIFF'S OFFICE

TIME CERTAIN - 9:30 A.M. Immediately following the Special Presentations

1. APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to receive and file: the 1998 Annual Report of the Palm Beach County Weed and Seed Program. SUMMARY: The Palm Beach County Weed and Seed Program has prepared its annual report, highlighting its activities and accomplishments of 1998. Countywide

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

1. DELETED

Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution approving the issuance of Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Azalea Place Apartments Project), not exceeding $6,900,000 1999 Series A (the "Bonds"), approving the sale of such Bonds within the meaning of Ordinance No. 79-3, as amended; approving the holding of a public hearing; and providing an effective date. SUMMARY: The Bonds are being issued by the Authority to finance the costs of acquiring and rehabilitating an existing multi-family rental housing development in Palm Beach County to be occupied by individuals of low or moderate income as required within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code. The Bonds are payable solely from the funds derived from the operation of the Project and secured by a note and mortgage. Neither the taxing power nor the faith and credit of the County, nor any County funds shall be pledged to pay principal, redemption premiums, if any, or interest on the Bonds. District 7 (PFK)

E. PUBLIC SAFETY

1. APPROVED

Staff requests motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on March 16, 1999: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners, Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Palm Beach County Code, Section 13-1 known as the Palm Beach County Medical Examiners Ordinance; providing for short title and purpose; providing for miscellaneous provisions; providing for authority; providing for the appointment of a medical examiner and associate medical examiners; providing for functions and duties of the medical examiner; providing for fees, compensations, and expenses; providing for professional liability insurance; providing for removal and suspension; providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for severability; providing for inclusion in the code of laws and ordinances; and providing for an effective date. SUMMARY: Palm Beach County Code Section 13-1 (the Medical Examiners Ordinance) authorizes the appointment of the District 15 Medical Examiner. Previous Medical Examiners have been employed through contract with the Board. With the recent hiring of Jon Thogmartin, M.D., as a county employee to replace Dr. Jacqueline Martin as Medical Examiner, the Ordinance requires amending to recognize this method of employment and its effect on various portions of the ordinance. Countywide (DW)

2. APPROVED WITH STAFF DIRECTIONS

Staff requests board direction: on specific policy issues for a proposed ordinance regulating "Title Loan" lenders. REVISED SUMMARY: Staff was directed to prepare an ordinance regulating "Title Loan" lenders. While doing research for the ordinance, certain policy issues were identified which require Board direction. The policy issues requiring Board direction are: a) The amount of a "Surety Bond," if any, which will protect consumers who are "injured" by the Title Loan lender and whether the bond is enforced through the Courts or through the County; b) The Fees charged by the County for Title Loan licensing and application; c) The additional fees chargeable to the borrower by the lender; d) Whether the review process by the League of Cities and Economic Council should be waived in order to expedite implementation of the ordinance; and, e) The maximum interest rate to be charged (Jacksonville's rate is 18%). The proposed "Title Loan Ordinance" is modeled after the Jacksonville ordinance; it will be applicable Countywide; is fee-supported using a part-time employee(s); requires certain statements to the borrower as "cautionary notice" in the loan application; and is enforced through civil and misdemeanor citations. County wide (DW & LB) (Pub Safety)

F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

1. REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to:

A) APPROVED R-99-388-D

approve a $1,000,000 reimbursable Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) which will reimburse the sum of $1,000,000 from the State of Florida to the County for the purpose of implementing the Lake Worth Lagoon Partnership Grant Program;

B) APPROVED R-99-389-D THROUGH R-99-394-D

approve Six (6) Interlocal Agreements with the following entities: School District of Palm Beach County/$51,000; City of Boynton Beach/$300,000; Town of Lake Park-Marina Pump Out/$42,500; Town of Lake Park-Stormwater Management/$80,000;Port of Palm Beach/$147,408; City of West Palm Beach/$100,000;

C) APPROVED

authorize the County Administrator or his designee to sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications and other forms associated with this agreement, and necessary minor amendments that do not change the scope of work or terms and conditions of the agreement; and

D) APPROVED

approve Budget Amendment of $1,000,000 $1,050,000 in the Lake Worth Lagoon Partnership Fund.

SUMMARY: The FDEP has received $1,000,000 appropriated under Specific Appropriation 1299A in the 1998-1999 General Appropriation Act in support of the Lake Worth Lagoon Ecosystem Management effort. The County is entering into a grant agreement with the FDEP in which the FDEP will provide the County with $1,000,000 to prepare and administer these monies in the form of a grant and subgrants for seven (7) projects selected to receive funding under the grant. Six (6) of the seven (7) projects will be administered via Interlocal Agreements between Palm Beach County and the local government responsible for the project. A seventh project will be administered by Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management to implement the Peanut Island Environmental Restoration project. The budget amendment will establish a separate budget organization to account for the collection and expenditure of these funds. The budget amendment is for a total of $1,050,000, a difference of $50,000 in order to allow for the return of interest on the grant amount to the FDEP should the funds ever have to be returned to the FDEP. A portion of this grant will fund one-half of a new ERM position approved in the FY1999 budget. The agreement will commence on the date of execution by both parties and shall remain in effect for thirty-six (36) months. Countywide (CB) (ERM)

G. PALM TRAN

1. APPROVED R-99-395-D

ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: a 5 year Contract with Comsis Mobility Services, Inc. (d/b/a Intelitran) to manage the reservations and scheduling of the following door-to-door transportation programs: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Transportation Disadvantaged (TD), Older Americans Act (DOSS) and Agency for Health Care Administration (Medicaid will contract for services directly with Comsis). The total amount of the contract, excluding Medicaid's portion, is not to exceed $5,913,390. The contract shall commence on May 1,1999 or sixty days after contract execution and expire April 30, 2004. SUMMARY: The Board directed staff to develop a "Request for Proposals" (RFP) for a firm to manage the reservation and scheduling of the above referenced programs. Also, per Board direction staff prepared a cost proposal, reflecting the cost for the County to manage and schedule these services internally. Based on this direction, an RFP was released in October, and six companies submitted proposals. A selection committee, comprised of representatives from staff, the MPO, the Division of Senior Services, the Agency for Health Care Administration and two members of the Palm Tran Accessibility Advisory Board (PTAAB), ranked the six proposals in terms of technical merit. The Purchasing Department combined these technical scores with a pricing score (which was based on the relative prices of each proposer). Based on this combined technical/cost evaluation, the RFP Selection Committee unanimously selected Comsis Mobility Services, Inc. (Intelitran). The total average number of annual trips to be scheduled if all programs participate is 776,000 trip per year (3.9 million for 5 years) at an average cost of $2.18 per trip. Although the County's cost proposal exceeded Comsis Mobility Services' 5 year cost proposal by $175,320, staff strongly recommends the awarding Comsis Mobility Services' contract due to their extensive national experience and knowledge in managing door to door programs. By incorporating Medicaid trips into the consolidated SpecTran program, a savings of more than $500,000 will be generated for the County over the next 5 years. Countywide (DR) (Palm Tran)

H. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

1. APPROVED R-99-396-D

ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: a County Deed conveying any interest Palm Beach County has in a one hundred foot wide right-of-way to John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the owner of the property which encompasses the one hundred foot right-of-way. SUMMARY: This deed will convey title to the current property owner, who is the heir to the original property owner, who deeded this right-of-way to Palm Beach County for Ellison Wilson Road. The total acreage to be conveyed is approximately 3.2 acres. District 1 (PK) (Eng)

2. ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) APPROVED R-99-397-D

a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) in the amount of $815,000 between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (DEPARTMENT) and Palm Beach County (COUNTY) for the construction of Australian Avenue from North of Southern Boulevard to South of PBIA Entrance, in conjunction with the State Road 80/Southern Boulevard Australian Avenue Interchange construction;

B) APPROVED

a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the payment of funds under this JPA between the DEPARTMENT, the State of Florida Department of Insurance, Division of Treasury (TREASURY) and COUNTY; and

C) APPROVED

the Delegation of Authority to the Contract Review Committee (CRC) to increase the JPA amount up to a maximum of $1,000,000 total, utilizing the provisions of PPM CW-F-050 and waiving provisions concerning committee dollar limits and advanced notice of changes.

SUMMARY: The COUNTY'S Five Year Plan as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on February 2, 1999 anticipated this JPA to add the Australian Avenue, North of Southern Boulevard to South of PBIA Entrance, widening from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes (IMPROVEMENTS) to the DEPARTMENT construction of the Southern Boulevard/Congress Avenue-Australian Avenue Interchange construction (PROJECT). The DEPARTMENT's construction of the IMPROVEMENTS with the PROJECT will be of mutual benefit, facilitating coordination and reducing construction costs. Approval of the MOA and delegation of authority to the CRC are needed to meet the time and funding requirements of the JPA. District 2 (ME) (Eng)

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS

A. PARKS & RECREATION

(West Jupiter Community Center Advisory Committee)

1. REAPPOINTED

Staff recommends motion to reappoint: Nine (9) at-large members to the West Jupiter Community Center Advisory Committee commencing April 1, 1999, and ending March 31, 2000. The following persons have been nominated by the current Advisory Committee and staff.

Nominees Seat No.

Reappoint

Evelyn H. DiMarzio 1

Janet Royals 2

W. Jay Hunston, Jr. 3

Thelma Pittman 4

Thomas Hay, Jr. 5

Grace Hunter 6

Lillie May Hay 7

Idella Harris 8

Bruce Burlingame 9

SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners, as authorized by Resolution 91-1625, appoints nine at-large members to the West Jupiter Community Center Advisory Committee for a one year term. All nominees have indicated a willingness to serve and members may be reappointed without limit. Memos were sent to Commissioners soliciting nominees. Countywide (KS)

(Westgate Community Center Advisory Committee)

2. APPOINTED AND REAPPOINTED

Staff recommends motion to appoint/reappoint: Nine (9) at-large members to the Westgate Community Center Advisory Committee commencing April 1, 1999, and ending March 31, 2000. The following persons have been nominated by the current Advisory Committee and staff.

Nominees Seat No.

Reappoint

Stacey Brown 1

Wendy Goodhue 2

Jim Terminelli 3

Mildred Davis 4

Vivian Triplett 5

Sandra Belcher 6

Glenn Brown 7

Keane Archibald 8

Appoint Nominated by:

Lelitia Sharry 9 Westgate Community Center Advisory Committee

SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners, as authorized by Resolution 91-1625, appoints nine at-large members to the Westgate Community Center Advisory Committee for a one year term. All nominees have indicated a willingness to serve and members may be appointed/reappointed without limit. Memos were sent to Commissioners soliciting nominees. Countywide (KS)

B. ADMINISTRATION

(Workforce Development Board, Inc./WAGES Coalition)

1. APPOINTED

Staff recommends motion to appoint: One (1) organized labor representative and one (1) community-based organization representative to the Palm Beach County Workforce Development Board, Inc./WAGES Coalition, ("WDB") for the period of March, 1999 through January 31, 2003.

NOMINEE POSITION & EMPLOYER NOMINATED BY

Ed Ryan President, CWA 3112 AFL-CIO

Jose Sosa Counsel, Hispanic Human Resources Hispanic Human

Resources

SUMMARY: The Workforce Florida Act of 1996 requires that all appointments are in conformance with the Job Training Reform Amendments of 1992 requesting that an emphasis be placed on CEO's or highest level of management positions for both community sector and business sector appointments. The Palm Beach County Workforce Development Board, Inc./WAGES Coalition is a combined Board in Palm Beach County. In compliance with an agreement between Palm Beach County (PBC) and the Palm Beach County Workforce Development Board, Inc./WAGES Coalition (WDB), and Section 102 (d) of the Job Training Partnership Act, Public Law 97-300, all appointments to the Council are made by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners. The nominating Committee, via February 11th fax, voted unanimously to recommend the appointment of Ed Ryan as the Organized Labor representative and Jose Sosa as the community-based. Countywide

C. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS

7. MATTERS BY PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M.

8. STAFF COMMENTS

A. ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS

B. COUNTY ATTORNEY

11. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

A. District 1 - COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS

B. District 2 - COMMISSIONER CAROL A. ROBERTS

C. District 3 - VICE-CHAIR WARREN H. NEWELL

D. District 4 - COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY

E. District 5 - COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON

F. District 6 - COMMISSIONER TONY MASILOTTI

G. District 7 - CHAIR MAUDE FORD LEE

12. ADJOURNMENT

"If a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based."

March 2, 1999 8:00 a.m.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS

PAGE ITEM

6 3A-1 DELETED: Resolution No. 99-2 of the City Commission of Jennings, Florida, in support of a request for the State Legislature to enact new laws regulating pawnbrokers. (Admin) (Moved to 3/16/99)

21 5C-1 TIME CERTAIN - 9:30 A.M. Immediately following the Special Presentations 1998 Annual Report of the County Weed and Seed Program (Sheriff's Office)

22 5D-1 DELETED: a Resolution approving the issuance of Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Azalea Place Apartments Project), not exceeding $6,900,000 1999 Series A (the "Bonds"), approving the sale of such Bonds within the meaning of Ordinance No. 79-3, as amended; approving the holding of a public hearing; and providing an effective date. (Co Atty) (Further staff review)

22 5E-2 REVISED SUMMARY: Staff was directed to prepare an ordinance regulating "Title Loan" lenders. While doing research for the ordinance, certain policy issues were identified which require Board direction. The policy issues requiring Board direction are: a) The amount of a "Surety Bond," if any, which will protect consumers who are "injured" by the Title Loan lender and whether the bond is enforced through the Courts or through the County; b) The Fees charged by the County for Title Loan licensing and application; c) The additional fees chargeable to the borrower by the lender; d) Whether the review process by the League of Cities and Economic Council should be waived in order to expedite implementation of the ordinance; and, e) The maximum interest rate to be charged (Jacksonville's rate is 18%). The proposed "Title Loan Ordinance" is modeled after the Jacksonville ordinance; it will be applicable Countywide; is fee-supported using a part-time employee(s); requires certain statements to the borrower as "cautionary notice" in the loan application; and is enforced through civil and misdemeanor citations. County wide (DW & LB) (Pub Safety)

23 5F-1 *** REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: A) approve a $1,000,000 reimbursable Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) which will reimburse the sum of $1,000,000 from the State of Florida to the County for the purpose of implementing the Lake Worth Lagoon Partnership Grant Program;

B) approve Six (6) Interlocal Agreements with the following entities: School District of Palm Beach County/$51,000; City of Boynton Beach/$300,000; Town of Lake Park-Marina Pump Out/$42,500; Town of Lake Park-Stormwater Management/$80,000;Port of Palm Beach/$147,408; City of West Palm Beach/$100,000;

C) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to sign all future time extensions, task assignments, ...

D) approve Budget Amendment of $1,000,000 $1,050,000 in the Lake Worth Lagoon Partnership Fund.

SUMMARY: The FDEP has received $1,000,000 appropriated under Specific Appropriation 1299A in the 1998-1999 General Appropriation Act in support of the Lake Worth Lagoon Ecosystem Management effort. The County is entering into a grant agreement with the FDEP in which the FDEP will provide the County with $1,000,000 to prepare and administer these monies in the form of a grant and subgrants for seven (7) projects selected to receive funding under the grant. Six (6) of the seven (7) projects will be administered via Interlocal Agreements between Palm Beach County and the local government responsible for the project. A seventh project will be administered by Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management to implement the Peanut Island Environmental Restoration project. The budget amendment will establish a separate budget organization to account for the collection and expenditure of these funds. The budget amendment is for a total of $1,050,000, a difference of $50,000 in order to allow for the return of interest on the grant amount to the FDEP should the funds ever have to be returned to the FDEP. A portion of this grant will fund one-half of a new ERM position approved in the FY1999 budget. The agreement will commence on the date of execution by both parties and shall remain in effect for thirty-six (36) months. Countywide (CB) (ERM)

23 5G-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: a 5 year Contract with Comsis Mobility Services, Inc. (d/b/a Intelitran) to manage the reservations and scheduling of the following door-to-door transportation programs: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Transportation Disadvantaged (TD), Older Americans Act (DOSS) and Agency for Health Care Administration (Medicaid will contract for services directly with Comsis). The total amount of the contract, excluding Medicaid's portion, is not to exceed $5,913,390. The contract shall commence on May 1,1999 or sixty days after contract execution and expire April 30, 2004. SUMMARY: The Board directed staff to develop a "Request for Proposals" (RFP) for a firm to manage the reservation and scheduling of the above referenced programs. Also, per Board direction staff prepared a cost proposal, reflecting the cost for the County to manage and schedule these services internally. Based on this direction, an RFP was released in October, and six companies submitted proposals. A selection committee, comprised of representatives from staff, the MPO, the Division of Senior Services, the Agency for Health Care Administration and two members of the Palm Tran Accessibility Advisory Board (PTAAB), ranked the six proposals in terms of technical merit. The Purchasing Department combined these technical scores with a pricing score (which was based on the relative prices of each proposer). Based on this combined technical/cost evaluation, the RFP Selection Committee unanimously selected Comsis Mobility Services, Inc. (Intelitran). The total average number of annual trips to be scheduled if all programs participate is 776,000 trip per year (3.9 million for 5 years) at an average cost of $2.18 per trip. Although the County's cost proposal exceeded Comsis Mobility Services' 5 year cost proposal by $175,320, staff strongly recommends the awarding Comsis Mobility Services' contract due to their extensive national experience and knowledge in managing door to door programs. By incorporating Medicaid trips into the consolidated SpecTran program, a savings of more than $500,000 will be generated for the County over the next 5 years. Countywide (DR) (Palm Tran)

23 5H-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: a County Deed conveying any interest Palm Beach County has in a one hundred foot wide right-of-way to John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the owner of the property which encompasses the one hundred foot right-of-way. SUMMARY: This deed will convey title to the current property owner, who is the heir to the original property owner, who deeded this right-of-way to Palm Beach County for Ellison Wilson Road. The total acreage to be conveyed is approximately 3.2 acres. District 1 (PK) (Eng)

23 5H-2 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) in the amount of $815,000 between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (DEPARTMENT) and Palm Beach County (COUNTY) for the construction of Australian Avenue from North of Southern Boulevard to South of PBIA Entrance, in conjunction with the State Road 80/Southern Boulevard Australian Avenue Interchange construction;

B) a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the payment of funds under this JPA between the DEPARTMENT, the State of Florida Department of Insurance, Division of Treasury (TREASURY) and COUNTY; and

C) the Delegation of Authority to the Contract Review Committee (CRC) to increase the JPA amount up to a maximum of $1,000,000 total, utilizing the provisions of PPM CW-F-050 and waiving provisions concerning committee dollar limits and advanced notice of changes.

SUMMARY: The COUNTY'S Five Year Plan as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on February 2, 1999 anticipated this JPA to add the Australian Avenue, North of Southern Boulevard to South of PBIA Entrance, widening from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes (IMPROVEMENTS) to the DEPARTMENT construction of the Southern Boulevard/Congress Avenue-Australian Avenue Interchange construction (PROJECT). The DEPARTMENT's construction of the IMPROVEMENTS with the PROJECT will be of mutual benefit, facilitating coordination and reducing construction costs. Approval of the MOA and delegation of authority to the CRC are needed to meet the time and funding requirements of the JPA. District 2 (ME) (Eng)

NOTE: Items that were revised, added, deleted, or backup submitted and were not listed on the preliminary addition/deletion sheet distributed to the Board the prior day are noted with an asterisk (*).