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MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR

1. CALL TO ORDER: May 4, 1999, at 9:33 a.m., in the Palm Beach County Governmental Center, West Palm Beach, Florida.

1.A. ROLL CALL

MEMBERS AND OFFICERS PRESENT:

Chair Maude Ford Lee

Vice-Chair Warren H. Newell - Absent

Commissioner Burt Aaronson

Commissioner Mary McCarty

Commissioner Karen T. Marcus

Commissioner Tony Masilotti - Arrived later

Commissioner Carol A. Roberts

County Administrator Robert Weisman

County Attorney Denise Dytrych

Chief Deputy Clerk John W. Dame

Deputy Clerk Donna S. Atwood

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:

PAGE ITEM

11 3D-2 DELETED: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, in support of the establishment of Florida Forever as a successor program to Preservation 2000. (Co Atty) (Approved 4/20/99 for Public Affairs)

13 3F-2 REVISED TITLE: A) a Contract with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc., in the amount of $8,594,344.30 for the Runway 9L-27R Improvements Project at Palm Beach International Airport; and

B) Budget transfers and amendment adjustments to establish funding for the contract plus an additional 5% to provide for additional costs associated with the project. The budget adjustments include:

1) A Transfer from in the Airports Passenger Facility Charges Fund (Fund 555) for $7,930,761 from Reserves to the "Transfer to Improvement and Development Fund" line, to provide the local funding.

2) Establish an expenditure budget of $9,024,061 Transfer in the Improvement and Development Fund (Fund 544) consisting of $7,930,761 in Passenger Facility Charges and for $1,093,300 from Reserves to the Runway Extension Project to appropriate the State Grant Funding.

3) Budget Amendment in the Improvement & Development Fund for $7,930,761 to appropriate the transfer from the Airport Facility Charges Fund in the project budget. (Airports)

18 3J-1 MOVED TO PUBLIC HEARING 4.1 (Page 21): Continued from the April 22, 1999 Zoning meeting Continued from the April 22, 1999 Zoning meeting Continued from the April 22, 1999 Zoning meeting Petition ... of Indian Trail Water Control District (ITWCD), nka Indian Trail Improvement District (ITID) Z/COZ

98-092 Official Zoning Map Amendment (Z) petition of ITWCD, by Kilday & Associates, Inc, Agent. Request: Rezone from Agricultural Residential (AR) to Public Ownership (PO) with a Conditional Overlay Zone (COZ). General Location: P5 - NE corner Sycamore Dr. and 180th Ave. North. P6 - NW corner Citrus Grove Blvd. and Avocado Blvd. (ITWCD PARKS).

Size: P5 - 4.64 and P6 - 5.12 Acres ± BCC District:

6

Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions.

Zoning Commission Recommendation: Approved, as amended, (7-0).

MOTION: To adopt a resolution approving the request for an Official Zoning Map Amendment (Z) from Agricultural Residential (AR) to Public Ownership (PO) with a Conditional Overlay Zone (COZ). (PZ&B)

19 3M-1 *** DELETED: Six (6) Encroachment Use Agreements with property owners of Xanadu by the Sea, Jupiter Homeowners. (Parks) (Further staff review)

21 4H ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring Saturday, May 22, 1999 as "Mass CPR Day" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Newell)

21 4I ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring Friday, May 7, 1999 as "Growing Together, Inc. Day" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lee)

22 5A-1 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: a Resolution establishing the South County Jury Trial Feasibility Committee, choosing one of two alternatives for committee membership. SUMMARY: In accordance with Board direction discussion on April 6, staff is providing its recommendation two alternatives for referenced committee which is a modification of a request submitted by the Delray Alliance. We are proposing to broaden membership to provide broader representation of issues. One alternative broadens membership geographically. The other provides for a South County oriented group. Countywide (Admin)

23 5A-5 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, finding that Debt Control Center, Inc. be approved as a qualified applicant pursuant to S.288.106, Florida Statutes; and providing an appropriation of up to $128,700 as local participation in the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund Program pursuant to the Palm Beach County Job Growth Incentive Grant Program; and providing for an effective date. SUMMARY: Debt Control Center, Inc. (hereafter "DCC"), has filed a Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Tax Refund Program application with Enterprise Florida, Inc., seeking $1,170,000 in State tax refunds with not more than 25% of the total requested fund scheduled for payment in any single state fiscal year. Enterprise Florida, Inc. has an option to grant less than the maximum amount of tax refunds requested by a QTI applicant. Local participation, a 20% match, is required under the State's QTI Tax Refund Program. Staff recommends that this company be approved as a QTI Business pursuant to s.288.106, FS, with the necessary commitment of local financial support by the appropriation of up to $128,700. DCC is a consumer debt collection agency which is planning to create 234 full time jobs in Palm Beach County and to lease 40,000 square feet of available space in Central Palm Beach County. The annual industry average wage of the 234 new jobs will be at least $26,000. (Economic Development) District 2 (HF) (Admin)

23 5A-6 ADD-ON - TIME CERTAIN 11:00 A.M. Year 2000 project (ISS)

24 5D-1 REVISED TITLE: A) motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on May 18 June 22, 1999: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida amending Chapter 19, Article IX (Ordinance No. 92-26); relating to taxicabs and other vehicles for hire; to be known as the Vehicle for Hire Ordinance; B) board direction in utilizing ad valorem dollars to fund ... (Pub Safety)

25 5F-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) a $147,361 Contract with Johnson-Davis, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, for the construction of the Idlewild Road Drainage Improvements; and

B) Budget Transfer of $50,261 in the Capital Outlay Fund from Contingency Reserves to the Idlewild Road Drainage Improvements Project.

SUMMARY: On January 12, 1999 the Board of County commissioners requested that an emergency contract be developed for the Idlewild Road Drainage Improvements. Three (3) contractors were selected to submit bids, which were opened on April 23, 1999. The Contractors were advised that minority participation is encouraged and expected, however, no goals were required for this bid due to the emergency situation. The low bidder, Johnson-Davis, Inc. obtained 2.7% women participation, certified by Palm Beach County. A copy of the contract and supporting documentation is available for review at the Office of the County Engineer. District 1 (ME) (Eng)

2.B. ADOPTION

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

2.C. UNSCHEDULED ITEMS - None

3. CONSENT AGENDA - See Page 25 for approval.

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M. - See Page 26.

4.1. PUBLIC HEARING - See Pages 27-29

5. REGULAR AGENDA - See Pages 30-36.

TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M. - 5.A.6. - See Pages 41-42.

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See Pages 36-37.

7. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. - See Page 43.

8. STAFF COMMENTS - See Pages 40-41.

9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Pages 38-39.

10. ADJOURNMENT - See Page 43.

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

3.A. ADMINISTRATION

3.A.1.

a.

RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION 117-1999 OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUPPORTING FULL AND EXPEDITIOUS ACQUISITION OF THE EAST EVERGLADES 8.5-SQUARE-MILE AREA AS THE ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE AND MOST FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE APPROACH TO REESTABLISHING NECESSARY, HISTORIC WATER FLOWS, CRITICAL TO THE RESTORATION OF FLORIDA BAY. APPROVED 5-4-99

b.

RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION 99-17 OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALM SPRINGS, URGING THE COUNTY TO PROCEED WITH A MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNITS STUDY TO DETERMINE COSTS OF SERVICES FOR UNINCORPORATED AREAS; AND THAT A TAX EQUALIZATION STUDY GROUP BE JOINTLY APPOINTED BY THE COUNTY AND THE LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR REFINEMENT OF THE DATA. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.A.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-709-D

RECEIVE AND FILE A FULLY EXECUTED NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT T-HANGAR LEASE WITH ED D'ARCY FOR $400 PER MONTH FROM APRIL 1, 1999, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2000. APPROVED 5-4-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-710-D

RECEIVE AND FILE A FULLY EXECUTED NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT EXECUTIVE HANGAR LEASE WITH JILL NOVAK FOR $350 PER MONTH FROM APRIL 1, 1999, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2000. APPROVED 5-4-99

c. DOCUMENT R-99-711-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN AGREEMENT COVERING THE OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH AIR MIDWEST AIRLINES, INC., GRANTING THE AIRLINE THE RIGHT TO OPERATE AT

THE AIRPORT FROM NOVEMBER 10, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, PAYMENT AND FEES FOR WHICH SHALL BE BASED UPON THE AIRLINE'S MONTHLY ACTIVITY. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.A.3. DOCUMENT R-99-712-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN ORIGINAL EXECUTED ADDENDUM 3 TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH THE DMR GROUP, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, CANADA MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS FOR AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE OF THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS TRACKING SYSTEM FOR THE ALBERTA MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY COUNCIL FOR $10,000. (AMENDS R-97-190-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

3.B. CLERK

3.B.1.

WARRANT LIST DATED MAY 3, 1999. APPROVED 5-4-99

COMPUTER CHECKS $ 7,205,273.37

WIRE TRANSFERS 41,258,131.36

MANUAL CHECKS 89,050.59

TRUSTEE DISBURSEMENTS 0.00

$48,552,455.32

3.B.2.

MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 7 ZONING MEETING, JANUARY 12 REGULAR BCC MEETING, JANUARY 26 REGULAR BCC/WORKSHOP AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, JANUARY 28 ZONING MEETING, FEBRUARY 2 REGULAR BCC MEETING, FEBRUARY 9 REGULAR BCC/WORKSHOP MEETING, FEBRUARY 23 REGULAR BCC MEETING, FEBRUARY 24 LEGISLATIVE BCC WORKSHOP, AND FEBRUARY 25, 1999, ZONING MEETING. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.B.3.

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

a. DOCUMENT R-99-713-D

CATEGORY A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH AGENTS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL/RESORT REGISTRY, INC., FOR $2,464.50 FOR 50/50 MATCHING FUNDS FOR A 1999 GREAT FLORIDA GOLF BROCHURE PROMOTING THE COUNTY'S HOTELS, GOLF COURSES, AND ATTRACTIONS FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD OF JANUARY 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 1999. APPROVED 5-4-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-714-D

CATEGORY A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PALMS WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR $2,500 BASED ON 50/50 MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE PALMS WEST FEST FOR PROJECT PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 5, 1998, TO NOVEMBER 7, 1999. APPROVED 5-4-99

c. DOCUMENT R-99-715-D

CATEGORY G GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY SPORTS INSTITUTE, INC., FOR $45,000 FOR BID AND RIGHTS FEES FOR THE 1999 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD MAY 23-31, 1999. APPROVED 5-4-99

d. DOCUMENT R-99-716-D

CATEGORY G GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY SPORTS INSTITUTE, INC., FOR $5,000 FOR RIGHTS FEES, SITE FEES, RENTALS, AND AWARDS FOR THE 1999 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS NATIONAL SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD MAY 23-31, 1999. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.B.4. DOCUMENT R-99-717-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 AIRPORTS DURING FEBRUARY, 1999. APPROVED 5-4-99

a.

THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATIONS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING FEBRUARY, 1999:

(1)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH BAILEY ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR $17,240 TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ASSIST WITH BIDDING, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE JUDICIAL CENTER PRETREATMENT SYSTEM AND CONTROLS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1444-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(2)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH GARTEK ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR $49,000 TO PROVIDE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS, NECESSARY FOR A SPECIAL CARE UNIT. (AMENDS R-98-999-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(3)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION C-108 WITH DAMES & MOORE, INC., FOR $38,700 FOR THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM PHASE I FOR THE AIRPORTS' GENERAL CONSULTING SERVICE TASK C-108 PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(4)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION C-307 WITH URS GREINER, INC. SOUTHERN, FOR $50,000 FOR PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE AIRPORTS' GENERAL CONSULTING SERVICES TASK C-307 PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(5)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION C-401 WITH URS GREINER, INC. SOUTHERN, FOR $50,000 FOR PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE AIRPORTS' GENERAL CONSULTING SERVICES TASK C-401 PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(6)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 9, SUPPLEMENT 3 WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $28,951 FOR DESIGN MODIFICATIONS CONSISTING OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES BASED ON CHANGES TO THE ORIGINAL PROJECT SCOPE FOR THE WATER UTILITIES CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-701-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(7)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 12 WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $12,308 TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NORTHERN REGIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-701-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(b)

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENT OR THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE UNDER THE JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) PROGRAM FOR FEBRUARY, 1999:

(1)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-132 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $10,074 FOR INSTALLATION OF FLOOR DRAINS AT EACH KENNEL ENTRANCE FOR THE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(2)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-57 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $7,502 FOR REVISED SCOPE AS AGREED WITH THE CLERK, TO PROVIDE ONLY ONE WINDOW FOR THE SUPERVISOR AND ONE NEW DOOR FRAME WITH HARDWARE TO THE FILE ROOM FOR THE JUDICIAL CENTER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(3)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-61 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $6,350 TO FURNISH AND INSTALL SITE LIGHTING TO PROVIDE ILLUMINATION ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE TRAILERS FOR THE RIVIERA BEACH HEAD START SECURITY LIGHTING PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(4)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-62 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $99,563 TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL DISPLAY SCREEN FOR THE SECOND FLOOR FIRE-RESCUE 911 DISPATCHING FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATING CENTER DISPATCH DISPLAY SCREEN PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(5)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-70 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $2,489 TO BUILD SIGNAGE FOR THE WEST COUNTY COURTHOUSE FOR THE WEST COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(6)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 98-188 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $2,389 TO REPLACE SECTION OF RAMP DUE TO SETTLEMENT OF SLAB; AND ADD RAILING AT BOTTOM OF RAMP TO DIRECT FLOW OF PATIENTS FOR THE NORTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(7)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-33 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $19,258 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PROJECT AND MUCK REMOVAL, EXCAVATE ALL MUCK TO FIVE FEET OUTSIDE BUILDING LINE, AND FILL WITH APPROVED MATERIAL FOR THE WEST COUNTY FACILITY MANAGEMENT SHOP PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-769-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(8)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-54 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $6,560 TO INSTALL A 10-FOOT BY 21-FOOT SCREEN PATIO WITH METAL ROOF, WITH FOUNDATION, ONE WALK DOOR, AND CONCRETE SLAB FOR THE FIRE STATION 43 PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(9)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-56 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC., FOR $2,725 FOR REQUIRED MODIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL CONDUITS UNDER PLATFORM. ALL WIRING, LOW VOLTAGE AS WELL AS POWER OUTLETS, ARE TO BE RUN IN CONDUITS TO PROVIDE FOR ACCESSIBILITY TO MICROPHONES, DURESS, SONY CONSOLE, AND POWER OUTLETS FOR THE SOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1208-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(c)

THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS NOT REPORTED TO CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL IN TIME FOR THE JANUARY, 1999, REPORT:

(1)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH DIFONTE & THOMAS, INC., FOR $5,564 TO REVIEW TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDIES AND REPORTS FOR THE TRAFFIC IMPACT REPORTS REVIEW COUNTYWIDE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-95-1534-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

d.

THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATIONS AGAINST ANNUAL CONTRACTS WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENTS DURING FEBRUARY, 1999:

(1)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR $7,700 TO PREPARE CONCEPTUAL RESTAURANT SITE PLANS, ELEVATIONS, AND RENDERINGS FOR THE LIGHT HARBOR MARINA PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-813-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(2)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 4 WITH BAILEY ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR $3,690 TO DETERMINE THE HUMIDITY PROBLEMS IN THE SECOND FLOOR FILE ROOM AND IN THE FIRST FLOOR RECORDS ROOM FOR THE 130 AUSTRALIAN AVENUE (PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING) PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1444-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(3)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 23 WITH BROWN & PHILLIPS, INC., FOR $2,067 TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO TIE IN THE WETLANDS AS FLAGGED AND ADD THE WETLANDS LOCATION TO THE BOUNDARY SURVEY FOR THE COUNTY FACILITIES AT SECTION 6 WETLANDS SURVEY PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1592-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(4)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 4 WITH GARTEK ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR $5,620 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CENTRAL LIBRARY UPS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-999-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(5)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH GOITIA & MICHUDA, INC., FOR $7,900 TO REVISE PROGRAM AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SO THAT TWO ADDITIONS TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH WINGS WILL BE SEPARATED FROM THE EXISTING STRUCTURE. NET INCREASE IS $2,400 DUE TO PREVIOUS AUTHORIZATION FOR THE NORTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-812-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(6)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 6 WITH NUTTING ENGINEERS FOR $1,728 FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WEST BOYNTON BEACH BRANCH LIBRARY PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-502-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(7)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 4 WITH REG ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR $6,000 TO DESIGN A NEW FOUNDATION FOR THE RELOCATED FLAG POLE, MODIFY CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, AND MAKE CODE-RELATED MODIFICATIONS FOR THE WEST COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-811-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(8)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 13 WITH ADAIR & BRADY, INC., FOR $8,177 TO PROVIDE PLAN REVISIONS FOR THE ADDITION OF A LANE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN AVENUE/AIRPORT HILTON ENTRANCE TO PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROJECT. (AMENDS R-87-398-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(9)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $1,800 TO REVIEW BRIDGE PLANS DESIGNED BY E. C. DRIVER & ASSOCIATES FOR THE NORTHLAKE RELIEVER FROM GARDEN AVENUE TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1590-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(10)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $8,200 TO REVIEW BRIDGE PLANS DESIGNED BY WILLIAMS, HATFIELD & STONER, INC., FOR THE HAGEN RANCH ROAD FROM WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1590-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(11)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC., FOR $2,703 TO ADD SOILS AND EXFILTRATION TESTING, SURVEY CREWS FOR POTHOLING UTILITIES, AND ADDITIONAL SKETCH AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THE GLADES ROAD AND JOG ROAD /POWERLINE ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-95-1533-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(12)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 5 WITH METRIC ENGINEERING, INC., FOR $6,638 TO REVISE TYPICAL SECTION AND GEOMETRY TO JOG ROAD FROM MONTCLAIR LAKES DEVELOPMENT TO ROEBUCK ROAD TO AN ULTIMATE OUTSIDE FOUR LANE FOR THE JOG ROAD/ROEBUCK ROAD (MONTCLAIR LAKES TO ROEBUCK ROAD)/(JOG ROAD TO HAVERHILL ROAD) PROJECT. (AMENDS R-95-1151-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(13)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH KESHAVARZ & ASSOCIATES FOR $6,226 TO PERFORM ADDITIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR A WATER LINE ON HIBISCUS ROAD AND LIMESTONE ROAD FOR THE ORANGE ROAD, HIBISCUS ROAD, AND LIMESTONE ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-1386-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(14)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH MOCK, ROOS & ASSOCIATES FOR $1,800 TO PREPARE SKETCHES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SIX WATER MAIN EASEMENTS FOR THE LIMESTONE CREEK AREA PHASE IIA WATER MAIN PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1389-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(15)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH ALLTERRA ENGINEERING & TESTING FOR $1,500 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS, SOIL DENSITY, CONCRETE CYLINDERS, AND ASPHALT FOR THE CENTRAL BOULEVARD DRAINAGE CANAL EPB-3D PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-1790-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(16)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $6,000 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS, SOIL DENSITY, CONCRETE CYLINDERS, AND ASPHALT FOR THE COUNTY ROAD 827A AND U.S. 27 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-500-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(17)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 4 WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER, P.C., FOR $9,852 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE COUNTY IN COORDINATION OF PROPOSED COUNTY UNDERGROUND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS WITH CERTAIN PUBLIC AGENCIES FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 9 TRANSMISSION MAIN PERMITTING COORDINATION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-702-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(18)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 4, SUPPLEMENT 1 WITH HELLER-WEAVER AND CATO, INC., FOR $1,300 TO PREPARE FOUR SIGNED AND SEALED UTILITY EASEMENT LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS AND SKETCHES FOR FOUR PARCELS FOR THE HERBERTZ ROAD AND HERDON PARK WATER MAIN EXTENSION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-704-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(19)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 5, SUPPLEMENT 1 WITH HELLER-WEAVER AND CATO, INC., FOR $500 TO PREPARE FOUR SIGNED AND SEALED UTILITY EASEMENT LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS AND SKETCHES FOR FOUR PARCELS FOR THE RANCH HOUSE ESTATES AREA WATER MAIN EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-704-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(20)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 9, SUPPLEMENT 2 WITH HELLER-WEAVER AND CATO, INC., FOR $4,360 TO INSTALL A WATER MAIN TO PROVIDE POTABLE WATER TO PROPERTIES IN THE TOWN OF GLEN RIDGE FOR THE TOWN OF GLEN RIDGE WATER MAIN EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-704-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(21)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION C-119 WITH URS GREINER, INC. SOUTHERN, FOR $1,000 FOR PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ANNUAL REPORT TO FOREIGN TRADE ZONE BOARD FOR THE AIRPORTS' GENERAL CONSULTANT SERVICES TASK C-119 PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

(22)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH HARRIS MILLER MILLER & HANSON FOR $2,605 TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL ONE POWER KIT 2.2 KVA POWER SUPPLY FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY PARK AIRPORT FOR THE AIRPORT NOISE AND OPERATIONS MONITORING SYSTEM. (AMENDS R-98-64-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

e.

THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING FEBRUARY, 1999:

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CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH INTERCOUNTY ENGINEERING FOR $24,230 FOR ADDITIONAL CLEARING AND GRUBBING ON THE WEST AND SOUTHEAST SIDES OF PEANUT ISLAND, PLUS A FIVE-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR THE PEANUT ISLAND PARK PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $2,569,014) (AMENDS R-98-860-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 11 WITH ROCKLAND CONSTRUCTION FOR $4,187 TO INSTALL SIX PAIRS OF 22 GAUGE CABLE FROM CARD READER, INSTALL U.L. FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES, ADD ONE ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN ROOM 102, ENLARGE STORAGE ROOM, PLUS A THREE-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $4,685,435.28) (AMENDS R-98-95-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH THERMA SEAL ROOFS, INC., FOR $24,184 TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL METAL EDGE ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF BUILDING FOR THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR FREIGHT REROOFING PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $155,795) (AMENDS R-98-2087-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH COASTAL MARINE CONSTRUCTION FOR A 31-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO DELAYS IN THE MANUFACTURE AND DELIVERY OF THE SUBAQUEOUS CABLE FOR THE LINTON BOULEVARD BRIDGE FENDER SYSTEM PROJECT. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $602,682.40) (AMENDS R-98-339-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH GOLDEN EAGLE ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR A 48-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO DELAYS CAUSED BY BELLSOUTH AND FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT RELOCATION WORK FOR THE PALMETTO PARK ROAD AND LYONS ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $344,641.95) (AMENDS R-98-1418-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 20 WITH THE HARDAWAY COMPANY FOR $30,450 FOR UTILIZATION OF WASTE MATERIAL OF 87 CUT-OFFS OF PILE PIPE FROM PHASE II BASCULE PIER INTO FABRICATION OF PIPE PILES FOR PHASE II REST PIER, PLUS A 26-DAY TIME EXTENSION 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 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH SMITH & COMPANY, INC., FOR $16,958 TO CONSTRUCT A RIGHT-TURN LANE AT THE ENTRANCE TO HUNTINGTON WALK FOR THE JOG ROAD FROM SOUTH OF LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $4,709,296) (AMENDS R-98-979-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH UNDERGROUND INDUSTRIES FOR A DECREASE OF $48,890 TO REVISE THE CONTRACT QUANTITIES AS SPECIFIED TO COMPLY WITH BUDGET CONSTRAINTS, PLUS A 60-DAY TIME DEDUCTION FOR THE HIGHLAND PINES DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $750,000) (AMENDS R-99-182-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 5 WITH UNDERGROUND INDUSTRIES FOR $10,895 TO INSTALL SPEED HUMPS ALONG PATRICIA ROAD AND KATHERINE ROAD, PLUS A FOUR-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR THE MONMOUTH ESTATES PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $989,650) (AMENDS R-98-592-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH WHARTON-SMITH, INC., FOR $39,889 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LABOR AND MATERIALS AND PREPARE SUBGRADE TO RECEIVE CONCRETE SLAB FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2, PHASE II IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $4,072,000) (AMENDS R-98-532-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH RIO-BAK CORPORATION, INC., FOR $20,292 TO REVISE 391ST BOMB SQUADRON RESTAURANT SANITARY SEWER LATERAL, ADD SIX-INCH CL 350 DIP WATER MAIN FOR THE SOUTH OUTER PERIMETER ROAD PHASE II PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $2,734,451.22) (AMENDS R-98-1203-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH RIO-BAK CORPORATION, INC., FOR $20,209 TO ADD D-752 CONCRETE BOX CULVERT HEAD WALL, ADD 15-FOOT BY 5-FOOT CONCRETE BOX CULVERT, ETC., FOR THE SOUTH OUTER PERIMETER ROAD PHASE II PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $2,734,451.22) (AMENDS R-98-1203-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH SIGNAL GROUP, INC., FOR $13,474 TO CHANGE THE FOUNDATION FOR SIGN STRUCTURE FROM A DRILL SHAFT FOUNDATION TO A SPREAD FOOTER FOUNDATION, PLUS A 14-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR THE LANDSIDE SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENT - PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $1,071,311.23) (AMENDS R-98-670-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

f.

THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS UNDER $10,000 WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENTS DURING FEBRUARY, 1999:

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CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH MURPHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR $2,901 TO INSTALL WOOD RAIL SCREEN UNDER BAIT HOUSE, ELECTRIC PANEL IN LIEU OF PANEL, AND A SECOND STROBE LIGHT FOR THE JUNO BEACH PARK PIER PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $2,071,000) (AMENDS R-97-1467-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH SELECT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR A FIVE-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS CAUSED BY HURRICANE GEORGES FOR THE FIRE STATION 45 PROJECT. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $718,600) (AMENDS R-98-530-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH SELECT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $2,824 FOR THE ADDITION OF 12 INDIVIDUAL PUSHBUTTON DOOR CONTROLS FOR SECTIONAL METAL OVERHEAD DOORS, PLUS A FIVE-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR THE FIRE STATION 45 PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $718,600) (AMENDS R-98-530-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH SELECT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $1,783 FOR CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DECON SINK, PLUS A THREE-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR THE FIRE STATION 45 PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $718,600) (AMENDS R-98-530-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH SELECT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $3,853 FOR CHANGES TO PAVING, CURBING, AND SIDEWALKS REQUIRED BY PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING, PLUS A THREE-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR THE FIRE STATION 45 PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $718,600) (AMENDS R-98-530-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 5 WITH SELECT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR A TWO-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS CAUSED BY TROPICAL STORM MITCH FOR THE FIRE STATION 45 PROJECT. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $718,600) (AMENDS R-98-530-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH ARZ BUILDERS, INC., FOR AN EIGHT-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND THE UNAVAILABILITY OF S-1 MATERIALS FOR THE PALMETTO PARK ROAD MEDIAN CURBING FROM SOUTHWEST 9TH AVENUE TO SOUTHWEST 5TH AVENUE PROJECT. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $79,788) (AMENDS R-98-1417-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH SMITH & COMPANY, INC., FOR $1,810 FOR FIRE HYDRANT EXTENSION AS REQUIRED AND REIMBURSED BY THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT FOR THE JOG ROAD FROM SOUTH OF LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $4,709,296) (AMENDS R-98-979-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 5 WITH SMITH & COMPANY, INC., TO SUBSTITUTE LBR IN LIEU OF FBV IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SPECIFICATIONS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE COUNTY FOR THE JOG ROAD FROM SOUTH OF LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $4,709,296) (AMENDS R-98-979-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

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CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH UNDERGROUND INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR DECREASE OF $3,455 TO PLACE ADDITIONAL ASPHALTIC LEVELING COURSE TO ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES, RIP RAP AND PIPE FOR THE MONMOUTH ESTATES PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $989,650) (AMENDS R-98-592-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

3.C.1. DOCUMENT R-99-718-D

CONTRACT WITH WYNN & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR $221,915 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF JUPITER FARMS ROAD PATHWAY ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF JUPITER FARMS ROAD FROM SANDY RUN, NORTH TO THE JUPITER FARMS PARK. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.C.2.

a. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-675

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE AREA K FUND FOR $6,378 FROM AREA K RESERVES TO THE BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD - JOG ROAD TO WEST OF E-3 CANAL PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-719-D

AGREEMENT WITH CALVIN, GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $104,540.58 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD - JOG ROAD TO WEST OF E-3 CANAL PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.C.3.

a. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-674

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE AREA 1 FUND FOR $64,016 FROM AREA 1 RESERVES TO THE LANTANA ROAD - JOG ROAD TO MILITARY TRAIL PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-720-D

AGREEMENT WITH SEXTON ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $279,832.24 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE LANTANA ROAD - JOG ROAD TO MILITARY TRAIL PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.C.4.

MINUTES OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 25, 1999, WHEREBY KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., WAS CHOSEN TO PROVIDE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE HYPOLUXO ROAD FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.C.5.

MINUTES OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 25, 1999, WHEREBY DAMES & MOORE, INC., WAS CHOSEN TO PROVIDE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE JOG ROAD FROM WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE TO SOUTH OF LAKE IDA ROAD PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.C.6.

a.

ACCEPT TWO RIGHT-OF-WAY WARRANTY DEEDS: ONE FROM S & S REAL ESTATE (PARCEL 114, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 91 OF THE PLAT OF ROEBUCK'S SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST), AND ONE FROM B. W. SIMPKINS AND FLETCHER A. SHERIFF, TRUSTEES (PARCEL 115, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 63A, 64A, 65A, AND 92 OF ROEBUCK'S SUBDIVISION); AND TWO TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS: ONE FROM S & S REAL ESTATE (PARCEL 213, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 91 OF ROEBUCK'S SUBDIVISION), AND ONE FROM B. W. SIMPKINS AND FLETCHER A. SHERIFF, TRUSTEES (PARCEL 214, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 65, 65A, AND 92 OF ROEBUCK'S SUBDIVISION), REQUIRED FOR THE 45TH STREET AND AUSTRALIAN AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS. APPROVED 5-4-99

b.

PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION TO S & S REAL ESTATE AND B. W. SIMPKINS AND FLETCHER A. SHERIFF, TRUSTEES, FOR $20,708 FOR PARCEL 114 (BEING A PORTION OF LOT 91 OF ROEBUCK'S SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST), PARCEL 115 (BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 63A, 64A, 65A, AND 92 OF ROEBUCK'S SUBDIVISION), PARCEL 213 (BEING A PORTION OF LOT 91 OF ROEBUCK'S SUBDIVISION), AND PARCEL 214 (BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 65, 65A, AND 92 OF ROEBUCK'S SUBDIVISION), FOR THE 45TH STREET AND AUSTRALIAN AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.C.7.

a. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-672

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN ROAD IMPACT FEES AREA H FUND TO RECOGNIZE ROAD IMPACT FEE REVENUE OF $1 MILLION EXPECTED FROM A DEVELOPER TO FUND RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION COSTS FOR THE LANTANA ROAD, MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

b. RESOLUTION R-99-721

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES KNOWN AS PARCEL 1A, BEING A PORTION OF THE PLAT OF LAKE OSBORNE SUBDIVISION LYING IN HIATUS TRACT 37, TOWNSHIP 44 ½ SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST; PARCEL 1B, BEING A PORTION OF THE PLAT OF THE LOFTS LYING IN HIATUS TRACT 37, TOWNSHIP 44 ½ SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST; PARCEL 5 LYING IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST; PARCEL 7 LYING IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST; PARCEL 8 LYING IN THE HIATUS TOWNSHIP 44 ½ SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 50 THROUGH 61 OF LAKE OSBORNE SUBDIVISION IN FEE SIMPLE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY; AND PARCEL 9 BEING A PORTION OF THE REPLAT OF ARCANUM LYING IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST; PARCEL 14 BEING A PORTION OF THE PLAT OF LAKE OSBORNE SUBDIVISION LYING IN HIATUS TRACT 39, TOWNSHIP 44 ½ SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST; PARCEL 16 LYING IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, PARCEL 16A LYING IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST; PARCEL 17 LYING IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST; AND PARCEL 18, BEING A PORTION OF THE PLAT OF LAKE OSBORNE SUBDIVISION LYING IN HIATUS TRACT 39, TOWNSHIP 44 ½ SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, AS TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR LANTANA ROAD, MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. ADOPTED 5-4-99

3.C.8.

a.

PAYMENT OF $680,000 TO MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, L.L.C., FOR PARCEL 10B (SHELL SERVICE STATION) LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BELVEDERE ROAD AND MILITARY TRAIL REQUIRED FOR THE BELVEDERE ROAD AND MILITARY TRAIL INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

b.

PAYMENT OF $130,000 FOR BUSINESS DAMAGES TO PETER NIFAKOS, LESSEE, BELVEDERE SHELL, REQUIRED FOR THE BELVEDERE ROAD AND MILITARY TRAIL INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.C.9. RESOLUTION R-99-722

RESOLUTION VACATING 5.50 FEET OF A 10-FOOT-WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF LOT 30, AMERICAN HERITAGE HOMES OF DELRAY, PHASE 1, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 62, PAGES 152 AND 153. ADOPTED 5-4-99

3.C.10. DOCUMENT R-99-723-D

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAMS, HATFIELD & STONER, INC., FOR $90,727.12 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY MAPS, PARCEL SKETCHES, AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE HAGEN RANCH ROAD FROM WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-348-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

3.C.11. DOCUMENT R-99-724-D

CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH COMMUNITY ASPHALT CORPORATION FOR A 77-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR THE CRESTWOOD BOULEVARD FROM CYPRESS LAKE DRIVE TO OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD PROJECT. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $2,765,606.50) (AMENDS R-98-513-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

3.C.12. DELETED

3.C.13.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-725-D

CONTRACT WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE, INC., FOR $1,366,360.05 FOR ADDING TURN LANES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF YAMATO ROAD AND JOG ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT/TRANSFER 99-711

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF $26,024 RECOGNIZING MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION, AND A BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE SAME FUND FOR $27,836 FROM FIVE YEAR ROAD PROGRAM INTERSECTION RESERVES (FY99) FOR THE YAMATO ROAD AND JOG ROAD PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

3.D.1. DOCUMENT R-99-726-D

AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH RUTH MARTINEZ, SCOTT SUSKAUER, AND JAMES VOLPI FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR INDIGENT CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS FOR DIVISION S. THIS AMENDMENT WILL SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY MICHAEL R. HANRAHAN FOR JAMES VOLPI. (AMENDS R-97-1197-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

3.D.2. DELETED

3.D.3. DOCUMENT R-99-727-D

AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRMS OF GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A., AND WEISS & HANDLER, P.A., TO PROVIDE BOND COUNSEL AND RELATED LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE BOND VALIDATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $150 MILLION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES. THE LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE VALIDATION PROCEEDINGS IN CIRCUIT COURT WILL BE COMPENSATED AT THE HOURLY RATE OF $200, NOT TO EXCEED $25,000. PAYMENT FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BOND ISSUANCE WILL BE AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE AGREEMENT. (AMENDS R-98-2078-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

3.D.4. DOCUMENT R-99-728-D

AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF MOYLE, FLANIGAN, KATZ, KOLINS, RAYMOND & SHEEHAN, P.A., TO PROVIDE BOND COUNSEL AND RELATED LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $25 MILLION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO BE USED FOR RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL FACILITIES PROJECTS FROM JANUARY 1, 1999, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000. (AMENDS R-98-2077-D) APPROVED 5-4-9

3.D.5. RESOLUTION R-99-729

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE U.S. COAST GUARD TO APPROVE TIMED BRIDGE OPENINGS ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AT PALMETTO PARK ROAD AND SPANISH RIVER BOULEVARD. ADOPTED 5-4-99

3.D.6. DOCUMENT R-99-730-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE LETTER OF INTENT WITH ARENA AT CLEMATIS TO PROVIDE FOR A SIX-MONTH EXTENSION TO FULFILL CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TIME FRAME SET FORTH IN THE LETTER OF INTENT TO OCTOBER 6, 1999. (AMENDS R-98-1291-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

3.E.1.

USE OF THE 1999-2000 FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL GUIDELINES AS THE BASIS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, EFFECTIVE MAY 4, 1999. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.E.2. DOCUMENT R-99-731-D

RATIFY THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON THE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL FOR THE HEAD START HOME INSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR PRE-SCHOOL YOUNGSTERS PROGRAM FOR $76,517 FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO 120 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FOUR AND FIVE-YEAR-OLD AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS IN THE BELLE GLADE, PAHOKEE, SOUTH BAY, AND WESTGATE COMMUNITIES. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.E.3. DOCUMENT R-99-732-D

GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE ADULT MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARMWORKER PROGRAM UNDER TITLE IV OF THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT FOR $442,352 FROM JULY 1, 1999, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000. NO COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.E.4. DOCUMENT R-99-733-D

DELEGATE AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE HISPANIC HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL, INC., NOT TO EXCEED $91,000, FOR THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM TO BEGIN PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS AND HIRE AND TRAIN STAFF TO SERVE INFANTS AND TODDLERS FROM MAY 4, 1999, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1999. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.E.5. DOCUMENT R-99-734-D

DELEGATE AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH EMMANUEL CHILD CARE CENTER FOR NOT TO EXCEED $80,000 FOR THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM TO BEGIN PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS AND HIRE AND TRAIN STAFF TO SERVE INFANTS AND TODDLERS FROM MAY 4, 1999, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1999. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.F. AIRPORTS

3.F.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-735-D

AMENDMENT 5 TO THE CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH DAMES & MOORE, INC., FOR $822,274 FOR GENERAL AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN. (AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-705

BUDGET TRANSFER OF $822,274 IN THE AIRPORTS IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR GENERAL AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN BY DAMES & MOORE, INC. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.F.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-736-D

CONTRACT WITH RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR $8,594,344.30 FOR THE RUNWAY 9L-27R IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. APPROVED 5-4-99

b.

BUDGET TRANSFERS AND AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR THE CONTRACT PLUS AN ADDITIONAL FIVE PERCENT TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT.

1. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-726

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AIRPORTS PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGES FUND FOR $7,930,761 FROM RESERVES TO THE TRANSFER TO IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND LINE TO PROVIDE THE LOCAL FUNDING FOR THE CONTRACT WITH RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC., PLUS AN ADDITIONAL FIVE PERCENT TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

2. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-727

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR $1,093,300 FROM RESERVES TO THE RUNWAY EXTENSION PROJECT TO APPROPRIATE THE STATE GRANT FUNDING FOR THE CONTRACT WITH RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC., PLUS AN ADDITIONAL FIVE PERCENT TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

3. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-728

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR $7,930,761 TO APPROPRIATE THE TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT FACILITY CHARGES FUND IN THE PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE CONTRACT WITH RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC., PLUS AN ADDITIONAL FIVE PERCENT TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

3.G.1. RESOLUTION R-99-737

RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OFFICIAL INTENT TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT OF PRIOR EXPENDITURES RELATING TO THE PROPOSED CONVENTION CENTER FROM PROCEEDS OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS. ADOPTED 5-4-99

3.G.2. RESOLUTION R-99-738

RESOLUTION FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF 31 CODE ENFORCEMENT LIENS TO PENN CREDIT CORPORATION TOTALING $559,325 AGAINST THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY OWNERS: ADOPTED 5-4-99

ADAMS, MARIE $12,900

ANSBRO, THOMAS 22,950

ANSBRO, THOMAS J. 22,950

BAKELAAR, WILMA R. 1,500

BARNES, W. F. AND WINIFRED A. 30,600

BOYNTON WATERS CORPORATION 3,450

CUTLER, ALLEN F. AND PITRINA M. 66,000

CUTLER, ALLEN F. AND PITRINA M. 15,250

DENSON, BIRTNELL 12,350

EDWARDS, CEDRICK L. AND KATHERINE 2,300

FARRELL, ROBERT W. AND JANET 5,250

GUILLARD, JOSEPH AND ROGER NORMIL 19,150

HAYES, DENVER 15,150

HERNANDEZ, FERNANDA B. AND 6,800

JOSE G. BARRIENTOS

KELLING, ARTHUR D. 13,900

KOLL, JOSEPH E. AND ELIZABETH L. 13,850

KOLL-NESCHER, EHUD AND VIVECA 14,450

LOFIEGO, ALEX D. AND MARIE 27,500

MEDINA, CARMELO AND MARGARITA 18,100

MERCURIO, PETER T. 6,150

MONDRIAN MORTGATE CORPORATION 65,500

MORALES, BETHZAYDA 18,225

MURPHY, JOHN E. 3,150

ORGERO, ROBERT E. AND JANET C. 24,250

PALMIERI, MAURO AND JOSEE N. 25,050

SALYER, MARGIE K. 34,375

SHERIFF, MICHAEL W. AND LISA F. 8,500

SMITH, GEORGE E. AND LAURA A. 13,100

VARGAS, WILFREDO AND MARITZA YEBRA 2,250

VILLAGES OF ORIOLE SHOPS ASSOCIATION 20,625

WILT, KEITH A. 13,750

3.G.3. RESOLUTION R-99-739

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE COUNTY'S OFFICIAL INTENT TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES MADE BY AND TO BE MADE BY JET AVIATION ASSOCIATES, LTD., WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN AIRPORT FACILITIES TO BE FINANCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE ISSUANCE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS. ADOPTED 5-4-99

3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

3.H.1. DOCUMENT R-99-740-D

CONTRACT WITH THOMAS B. CUSHING DEMOLITION FOR NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF SPECIFIED STRUCTURES, POSSIBLY INCLUDING SWIMMING POOLS, SEPTIC TANKS, FENCES, AND SIMILAR SITE ELEMENTS. THE CONTRACT IS FOR ONE YEAR AND IS AN INDEFINITE-QUANTITY CONTRACT WITH A MAXIMUM VALUE OF $300,000. THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE WHEN A TOTAL OF $300,000 IN WORK ORDERS IS ISSUED OR WHEN THE ONE-YEAR TIME PERIOD HAS EXPIRED, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.H.2. DOCUMENT R-99-741-D

CONTRACT WITH BRANG CO., INC. OF FLORIDA FOR $359,300 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHWINDS GOLF CLUBHOUSE RENOVATIONS NEEDED TO MAKE THE FACILITY CODE COMPLIANT WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.H.3.

RATIFY MINUTES OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 23, 1999, AND GRANT PERMISSION TO NEGOTIATE A FULL-SERVICE CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR MID-WESTERN COMMUNITIES SERVICE CENTER WITH STEPHEN L. BORUFF, AIA, ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, INC. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.H.4. DOCUMENT R-99-742-D

AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN L. BORUFF, AIA, ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, INC., FOR PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF LESS THAN $500,000 TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ON A CONTINUING CONTRACT BASIS FOR ONE YEAR WITH THREE ONE-YEAR OPTION EXTENSIONS. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.H.5. DOCUMENT R-99-743-D

AGREEMENT WITH GEE & JENSON ENGINEERS-ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS, INC., FOR PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF LESS THAN $500,000 TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ON A CONTINUING CONTRACT BASIS FOR ONE YEAR WITH THREE ONE-YEAR OPTION EXTENSIONS. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.H.6. DOCUMENT R-99-744-D

AGREEMENT WITH MPA ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF LESS THAN $500,000 TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ON A CONTINUING CONTRACT BASIS FOR ONE YEAR WITH THREE ONE-YEAR OPTION EXTENSIONS. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

3.I.1. DOCUMENT R-99-745-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE LAKE WORTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LWCDC) FOR $70,000 FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION FROM JANUARY 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, IN CONNECTION WITH LWCDC'S SOUTH E STREET INITIATIVE, WHICH ENCOMPASSES PROPERTIES ALONG SOUTH D, E, AND F STREETS, LYING BETWEEN 2ND AND 6TH AVENUES IN THE CITY OF LAKE WORTH, WHICH IS INTENDED TO ACQUIRE A TOTAL OF 10 PROPERTIES, OBTAIN CONSTRUCTION LOANS, CONSTRUCT 10 HOMES, ASSIST HOME BUYERS TO OBTAIN END LOANS, AND CONVEY THE IMPROVED PROPERTIES TO THEM. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.I.2. RESOLUTION R-99-746

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENTS WITH PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS, WITH NO EXPENDITURES OF LOCAL FUNDS REQUIRED. THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPALITIES ARE CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING: ATLANTIS, BELLE GLADE, GOLFVIEW, GREENACRES, GULF STREAM, HAVERHILL, HIGHLAND BEACH, HYPOLUXO, JUNO BEACH, JUPITER, LAKE PARK, LAKE WORTH, LANTANA, MANGONIA PARK, NORTH PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH GARDENS, PALM BEACH SHORES, PALM SPRINGS, RIVIERA BEACH, ROYAL PALM BEACH, SOUTH BAY, SOUTH PALM BEACH, TEQUESTA, AND WELLINGTON. ADOPTED 5-4-99

3.I.3.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-747-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR CARRIE DICKEY OF RIVIERA BEACH REGARDING A $15,550 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN. APPROVED 5-4-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-748-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR ANNIE LOUISE WILLIAMS AND ALICE FORDHAM OF RIVIERA BEACH REGARDING A $10,850 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN. APPROVED 5-4-99

c. DOCUMENT R-99-749-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR ETHEL FRANCIS OF RIVIERA BEACH REGARDING A $10,000 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN. APPROVED 5-4-99

d. DOCUMENT R-99-750-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR ABELL SHELTON OF RIVIERA BEACH REGARDING A $15,000 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN. APPROVED 5-4-99

e. DOCUMENT R-99-751-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR VERA TOMLINSON OF RIVIERA BEACH REGARDING AN $8,600 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN. APPROVED 5-4-99

f. DOCUMENT R-99-752-D

SATISFACTIONS OF MORTGAGE FOR CLYDE D. AND ROSEMARY MCCOY OF ROYAL PALM BEACH REGARDING A $10,234 AND A $379.40 LOW- INTEREST LOAN AND NOTICE OF FUTURE ADVANCE/CONDITIONAL GRANT. APPROVED 5-4-99

g. DOCUMENT R-99-753-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR ORETHA ISOM MARSHALL OF BOYNTON BEACH REGARDING A $19,125 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN. APPROVED 5-4-99

h. DOCUMENT R-99-754-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR HAROLD AND CECELIA DOWE OF SOUTH BAY REGARDING A $5,600 LOW-INTEREST LOAN. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.I.4. DOCUMENT R-99-755-D

HOME RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN AND GRANT TO ADOPT-A-FAMILY OF THE PALM BEACHES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $424,286 ($212,143 LOAN AND $212,143 GRANT) FOR THE REHABILITATION OF AN EXISTING MULTIFAMILY RENTAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1736 LAKE WORTH ROAD IN LAKE WORTH. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.J. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

3.J.1. Moved to Item 4.1.A. See Pages 27-29.

3.K. WATER UTILITIES

3.K.1. DOCUMENT R-99-756-D

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 15 TO THE CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $86,577 FOR AUTOMATION IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 3 MEMBRANE SOFTENING PLANT. (AMENDS R-96-701-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

3.L.1. DOCUMENT R-99-756.1-D

ACCEPT QUITCLAIM DEED FROM THE JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 2.7 ACRES OF UPLANDS LOCATED WITHIN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND IMMEDIATELY WEST OF THE JUNO HILLS NATURAL AREA. WHEN THE COUNTY PURCHASED THE NORTH JUNO HILLS SITE FROM THE JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION IN DECEMBER 1995, THE PURCHASE CONTRACT INADVERTENTLY OMITTED THIS NARROW STRIP OF LAND. THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION HAS AGREED TO PROVIDE THE COUNTY WITH A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THIS PROPERTY WHICH WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE JUNO HILLS NATURAL AREA. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION

3.M.1. DELETED

3.M.2. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-686

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND OF $50,000 FROM DISTRICT 1 RECREATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESERVES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF KENNEDY PARK, A MINI-PARK IN THE WEST JUPITER AREA SOUTH OF INDIANTOWN ROAD. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.M.3. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-685

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND OF $17,000 FROM DISTRICT 1 RECREATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESERVES FOR PAVING OF A PORTION OF THE JUNO PARK PARKING AREA. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.M.4.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-757-D

AGREEMENT WITH OLD SCHOOL SQUARE, INC., FOR $7,000 FOR FUNDING OF PRINTING COSTS FOR INFORMATIONAL BROCHURES FOR OLD SCHOOL SQUARE. APPROVED 5-4-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-687

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND OF $7,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 RECREATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESERVES FOR PRINTING COSTS FOR INFORMATIONAL BROCHURES FOR OLD SCHOOL SQUARE. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.M.5.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-758-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUS FOR LANTANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. APPROVED 5-4-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-688

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND OF $25,000 FROM DISTRICT 3 RECREATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESERVES FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUS FOR LANTANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.M.6. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-690

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND OF $100,000 FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVES TO PAUL RARDIN PARK FOR FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PICNIC PAVILION. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.M.7. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-689

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND OF $1,174,947 TO ESTABLISH AN INSTALLMENT PROPERTY PURCHASE FROM THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT FOR THE PURCHASE OF JUNO PARK. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.N. LIBRARY - None

3.P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None

3.Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION - None

3.R. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL - None

3.S. FIRE-RESCUE

3.S.1. DOCUMENT R-99-759-D

AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (PBCC) FOR PARAMEDIC CLINICAL EDUCATION WHICH PROVIDES SUPERVISED LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR PARAMEDIC STUDENTS FROM PBCC BY ALLOWING THEM TO RIDE AND OBSERVE COUNTY'S FIRE-RESCUE PARAMEDICS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS WHILE WORKING IN THE FIELD. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 5-4-99

3.T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None

3.U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES - None

3.V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None

3.W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None

3.X. PUBLIC SAFETY - None

3.Y. PURCHASING - None

3.Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None

3.AA. PALM TRAN - None

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

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

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

4.A.

PRESENTATIONS TO THE DROP SAVERS CONTEST WINNERS FROM THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. PRESENTED 5-4-99

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

4.B.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY, 1999, AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH. PRESENTED 5-4-99

4.C.

PROCLAMATION HONORING ALL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND DECLARING MAY 3-9, 1999, AS PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK. PRESENTED 5-4-99

4.D.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 6-12, 1999, AS NURSES WEEK. PRESENTED 5-4-99

4.E.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 16-22, 1999, AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK. PRESENTED 5-4-99

4.F.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 22-28, 1999, AS SAFE BOATING WEEK. PRESENTED 5-4-99

4.G.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 9-14, 1999, AS NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK. PRESENTED 5-4-99

4.H.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1999, AS MASS CPR DAY. PRESENTED 5-4-99

4.I.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1999, AS GROWING TOGETHER, INC. DAY. PRESENTED 5-4-99

4.1. PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

4.1.A. RESOLUTION R-99-760

RESOLUTION FOR PETITION 98-92 OF INDIAN TRAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, BY KILDAY & ASSOCIATES, AGENT, FOR AN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (Z) FROM AR-AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL TO PO-PUBLIC OWNERSHIP WITH A COZ (CONDITIONAL OVERLAY ZONE) FOR CITRUS GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK (P6), 5.13 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CITRUS GROVE BOULEVARD AND AVOCADO BOULEVARD AND FOR SYCAMORE DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK (P5), 4.65 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SYCAMORE DRIVE AND 180TH AVENUE NORTH. (P.O.P. 538619 AND 563287 OF 4-22-99) ADOPTED WITH CONDITIONS 5-4-99

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE the official zoning map amendment and adopt a resolution affirming that action, subject to the following conditions;

A. ALL PETITIONS

1. Development of the sites are limited to the uses and site design as approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The approved site plans are dated December 16, 1999. All modifications must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners unless the proposed changes are required to meet conditions of approval or are in accordance with the ULDC. (ONGOING: ZONING)

B. BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN

1. The minimum setback for all roofed structures shall be fifty (50) feet. (DRC: ZONING)

C. HEALTH

1. Application and engineering plans to construct for each park an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system (OSTDS) in accordance with Rule 64E-6 FAC and Palm Beach County ECR-I must be submitted to the Palm Beach County Health Department prior to issuance of a building permit. (BLDG: HEALTH/BLDG)

2. Application and engineering plans to construct at each park a registered limited use commercial well in accordance with Rule 64D-8FAC must be submitted to the Palm Beach County Health Department prior to issuance of a building permit. (BLDG: HEALTH/BLDG)

D. LANDSCAPING ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LINES

1. Landscaping and buffering along all property lines along residential shall include:

a. A minimum ten (10) foot wide landscape buffer strip;

b. One (1) canopy tree planted every thirty (30) feet on center; and

c. A minimum thirty (30) inch high shrub or hedge material, spaced no more than twenty four (24) inches on center at installation. (CO: LANDSCAPE)

E. ENGINEERING

No Engineering Conditions.

F. LANDSCAPING ABUTTING RIGHT-OF-WAYS

1. Landscaping and buffering along the property lines abutting right-of-ways shall include:

a. A minimum fifteen (15) foot wide landscape buffer strip;

b. One (1) canopy tree planted every thirty (30) feet on center; and,

c. Thirty (30) inch high shrub or hedge material, spaced no more than twenty four (24) inches on center at installation, to be maintained at a minimum height of thirty-six (36)inches. (CO: LANDSCAPE)

  • LANDSCAPE PHASING
    • Landscape buffers adjacent to developed residential lots shall be installed prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy. The remaining landscape shall be installed before December 22, 2000. (CO/DATE: MONITORING - LANDSCAPE)

H. USE LIMITATION

1. The two (2) sites shall be limited to use as a public park only providing passive or active recreational activities for the general public. (DRC: ZONING)

2. Storage or placement of any mobile homes or heavy equipment shall not be permitted on the facilities except for temporary construction activities in accordance with the Building Division permitting. (ONGOING: CODE ENF - Building - Zoning)

3. Following approval by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, the Indian Trail Improvement District (ITID) Board of Supervisors shall notify adjacent property owners, the District Commissioner and the Zoning Division of any proposed changes to the layout, program or other elements within the neighborhood parks. The proposed changes shall be reviewed and adopted at a publicly advertised ITID Board of Supervisors meeting. Results of the ITID Board of Supervisors meeting and revised plans shall be forwarded to the Palm Beach County Zoning Division, Zoning Review Section for incorporation into the petition file. (ONGOING)

I. COMPLIANCE

1. In granting this approval, the Board of County Commissioners relied upon the oral and written representations of the petitioner both on the record and as part of the application process. Deviations from or violation of these representations shall cause the approval to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for review under the compliance condition of this approval. (ONGOING: MONITORING - Zoning)

2. Failure to comply with any of the conditions of approval for the subject property at any time may result in:

a. The issuance of a stop work order; the issuance of a cease and desist order; the denial or revocation of a building permit; the denial or revocation of a Certificate of Occupancy; the denial of any other permit, license or approval to any developer, owner, lessee, or user of the subject property; the revocation of any other permit, license or approval from any developer, owner, lessee, or user of the subject property; and/or

b. The revocation of the Official Map Amendment, Conditional Use, Requested Use, Development Order Amendment, and/or any other zoning approval; and/or

c. A requirement of the development to conform with the standards of the ULDC at the time of the finding of non-compliance, or the addition or modification of conditions reasonably related to the failure to comply with existing conditions; and/or

d. Referral to code enforcement; and/or

e. Imposition of entitlement density or intensity.

Staff may be directed by the Executive Director of PZ&B or a majority vote of the Code Enforcement Board to schedule a Status Report before the body which approved the Official Zoning Map Amendment, Conditional Use, Requested Use, Development Order Amendment, and/or other zoning approval, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.8 of the ULDC, in response to any flagrant violation and/or continued violation of any condition of approval.

Appeals of any departmental administrative actions hereunder may be taken to the Palm Beach County Board of Adjustment or as otherwise provided in the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC), as amended. Appeals of any revocation of an Official Zoning Map Amendment, Conditional Use, Requested Use, Development Order Amendment or other actions based on a Board of County Commission decision shall be by petition for writ of certiorari to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. (MONITORING)

MOTION to approve the request of Petition 98-92 for an official zoning map amendment from AR to PO with a COZ, subject to the conditions, for adoption of a resolution. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Roberts.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

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

5. REGULAR AGENDA

5.A. ADMINISTRATION

5.A.1. RESOLUTION R-99-760.1

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH COUNTY JURY TRIAL FEASIBILITY COMMITTEE, CHOOSING ONE OF TWO ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP. ONE ALTERNATIVE BROADENS MEMBERSHIP GEOGRAPHICALLY; THE OTHER PROVIDES FOR A SOUTH COUNTY- ORIENTED GROUP. ADOPTED WITH DIRECTION 5-4-99

MOTION to adopt a resolution creating a South County Jury Trial Feasibility Committee. Membership shall consist of 13 members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, with one member recommended by each of the following: Alliance of Delray Residential Associations; West Boca Community Council; Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations; Progressive Residents of Delray; Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, Walter N. Colbath, Jr.; South County Bar Association; City of Boynton Beach; City of Delray Beach; City of Boca Raton; and four members selected by the Board who represent both North and West County. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

Commissioner Roberts explained that she would like the North County and West County residents included so that they would have the opportunity to provide input concerning the costs involved in converting other courthouses for jury trials.

Commissioner Marcus stated that, based on Chief Judge Walter N. Colbath, Jr.'s comments, it made sense for the Board to look at all areas of the County as part of their decision-making process.

Commissioner Aaronson maintained that involving residents of the North and West County should be done in the future. He suggested a task force made up of South County residents only creating a report to be brought back to the Board in eight months to a year, and at that time have the North and West County residents become involved.

FIRST SUBSTITUTE MOTION to adopt a resolution establishing the South County Jury Trial Feasibility Committee. Membership shall consist of 13 members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, with one member recommended by each of the following: Alliance of Delray Residential Associations; West Boca Community Council; Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations; Progressive Residents of Delray; Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, Walter N. Colbath, Jr.; South County Bar Association; City of Boynton Beach; City of Delray; City of Boca Raton; and four members selected by County Commissioners at-large who are residents of or who represent South County. Motion by Commissioner Aaronson and seconded by Commissioner McCarty.

Ms. Roberts pointed out that the report should include information regarding the projected costs and/or needs of the other two areas, which further indicated the need to add North and West County representatives. She emphasized that the majority of the committee, 9 of 13, represented South County.

Mr. Aaronson acknowledged Ms. Roberts's position but contended that the South County effort and impetus had been so great that they should do the foundation work. He stated that if too many people from too many places were involved, the whole process would be prolonged unnecessarily.

Commissioner Masilotti declared that there were problems facing the whole County, and he could not support something that would take up an issue in only one area. He endorsed Ms. Roberts's motion, or, as an alternative, he wanted to offer a motion that would allow three studies to take place at the present time, including North, West, and South.

Commissioner McCarty pointed out that the courthouse in Delray was built specifically for jury trials. In order to support Ms. Roberts's motion, Ms. McCarty wanted direction given to the committee's participants to determine how jury trials could be made to work in Delray.

Commissioner Lee stated that she favored having one committee because she felt a planning group was needed that would have input from the total County. She commented that it was her belief that good planning is not done in isolation. She stressed that the needs of the total County should be considered along with the input from the judges in order to determine whether jury trials in all three parts of the County could be made to work. Concentration should be on South County first. Ms. Lee asserted that she was in favor of Ms. Roberts's suggestion.

SECOND SUBSTITUTE MOTION to create two committees, the first one as described by Commissioner Aaronson. The second one consisting of West County and North County representatives not exceeding 11 members. The resolution would come back to the Board in two weeks. Both committees would have the same staff support and would work independently. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Frank Behrman, representing the Alliance of Delray Residential Associations, brought out that no one throughout the County except for the South County residents had asked for information encouraging a second jury system. He asked that South County be allowed to do the investigation and noted that the Board could appoint other committees if they wished. He thanked the Commissioners for all their efforts.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 4-2. Commissioners Lee and Roberts opposed. Commissioner Newell absent.

5.A.2.

PRELIMINARILY APPROVE AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY, 18, 1999, AT 9:30 A.M., AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAXATION FOR TIBOR, INC., TED JURACSIK TOOL & DIE, TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTY. APPROVED 5-4-99

MOTION to preliminarily approve the ordinance and to advertise for public hearing on May 18, 1999, at 9:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent.

5.A.3.

PRELIMINARILY APPROVE AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 18, 1999, AT 9:30 A.M., AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAXATION FOR VERSACHEM CORPORATION TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTY. APPROVED 5-4-99

MOTION to preliminarily approve the ordinance and advertise for public hearing on May 18, 1999, at 9:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent.

5.A.4. RESOLUTION R-99-761

RESOLUTION CREATING A COMPLETE COUNT 2000 COMMITTEE TO PROMOTE THE 2000 CENSUS. THE COMMITTEE WOULD COMPRISE COMMUNITY LEADERS AND OFFICIALS TO HELP EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CENSUS AND MOTIVATE PARTICIPATION TO ENSURE THE COUNTY GETS AN ACCURATE CENSUS ACCOUNT. ADOPTED 5-4-99

Commissioner Roberts inquired if any Board member had a problem with her nominating herself to the committee. Commissioners McCarty and Aaronson expressed concern about the setting of a precedent. Director of Public Affairs Denise Cote announced that her expectations of the committee included updates or status reports to the Board, but, unless the need for extraordinary expenditures arose, voting would not be required. Commissioner Aaronson declared that in the future any time a Commissioner wanted to sit on a committee, it should be approved by the Board. The Board agreed Commissioner Roberts could appoint herself to the Committee.

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

5.A.5. RESOLUTION R-99-762

RESOLUTION FINDING THAT DEBT CONTROL CENTER, INC., BE APPROVED AS A QUALIFIED APPLICANT PURSUANT TO SECTION 288.106, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $128,700 AS LOCAL PARTICIPATION IN THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE JOB GROWTH INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM. ADOPTED 5-4-99

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

5.A.6. TIME CERTAIN 11:00 A.M. - See Pages 41-42.

5.A.7. DELETED

5.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY

5.B.1. DOCUMENT R-99-763-D

FINAL SETTLEMENT OF $3,500 IN THE CASE OF JOHN AND TULA CAVANAGH V. THE COUNTY. PLAINTIFFS APPEALED AN ORDER OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MASTER'S DECISION TO MODIFY A FINE/LIEN. THE PARTIES AGREED THAT PLAINTIFFS WILL PAY A REDUCED AMOUNT AND THE LIEN WILL BE RELEASED. APPROVED 5-4-99

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

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

5.C. COMMUNITY SERVICES

5.C.1.

ADDITION OF ONE FISCAL SPECIALIST III POSITION FOR THE HIV RYAN WHITE GRANT PROGRAM, WITH THE SALARY TO BE PAID EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE RYAN WHITE TITLE I GRANT. APPROVED 5-4-99

MOTION to approve the position. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 5-0. Commissioners Newell and McCarty absent.

5.D. PUBLIC SAFETY

5.D.1.

a.

PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 18, 1999, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE IX, OF THE VEHICLE FOR HIRE ORDINANCE, RELATING TO TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE. APPROVED 5-4-99

County Administrator Weisman said staff wished to withdraw 5.D.1.b. because they believed the fee structure would fund the salary of the compliance officer.

b.

DIRECTION IN UTILIZING AD VALOREM DOLLARS TO FUND HALF THE COST OF A VEHICLE FOR HIRE COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION FOR THIS ORDINANCE ($19,396). WITHDRAWN 5-4-99

MOTION to approve on preliminary reading and to advertise for public hearing on May 18, 1999. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Masilotti.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Edward Frederick, owner of Gold Coast Limousines, Inc., and spokesperson for the industry's task force, applauded the bringing together of the industry and a task force to iron out a feasible structure, fees and licensing, as well as legal aspects of the ordinance. He brought out that funding would be from revenues generated by licensing and noted that it would be advantageous to all the County's welfare and a step forward in bringing the industry under control. He supported the ordinance and said he hoped it would be approved by the Board.

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

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

5.E. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

5.E.1.

a.

RECOMMENDATION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION THAT THE BOARD NOT ISSUE A NEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PROVISION OF MISDEMEANOR PROBATION SERVICES WHEN THE CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRES DECEMBER 5, 1999. APPROVED 5-4-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-764-D

CONTRACT WITH THE CURRENT COUNTY PROBATION SERVICES VENDOR, PRIDE INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC., FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 6, 1999, THROUGH DECEMBER 5, 2002. THE CONTRACT PROVIDES FOR A $5,000 PAYMENT FROM PRIDE TO THE COUNTY TO MONITOR THE CONTRACT. (AMENDS R-93-1616-D) APPROVED 5-4-99

MOTION to accept staff recommendation not to issue a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of misdemeanor Probation Services and to approve the contract. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner McCarty.

Commissioner Masilotti wanted clarification for the public record as to why staff did not want a new RFP.

Criminal Justice Commission Executive Director Diana Cunningham responded that the County's current purchasing policy and ordinance is that when contracting with a not-for-profit vendor, it is not necessary to go out for bid. She pointed out that the County does an audit of Pride services annually. She added that all the members of the Probation Advisory Board and others actually involved in dealing with the service delivery of the vendor were pleased with the current vendor and believed that it would be disruptive to go through the RFP process. She further explained that the reason that Pride had come forward this year asking for a three-year contract as opposed to prior years for a one-year contract was that they were attempting to get a loan to purchase computerized hardware and software to upgrade their system, and a three-year contract was needed to show the bank that they would be able to generate the revenue to pay back their loan.

Pride's Corporate Counsel Joe Considine called attention to Pride's long history with the County. He asserted that Pride had received unanimous approval from the Criminal Justice Commission for the proposal and maintained that it had done everything that had been asked of it in terms of modifying its scope of services.

State Attorney Barry Krischer spoke in favor of the proposal, noting Pride's excellent performance history and high approval ratings by the various groups that review it. He indicated that it would be unfair to penalize Pride at this time because it needed a three-year contract in order to provide enhanced services to the groups that have benefitted.

Chief of the County Court Division of the State Attorney's office and Chair of the Criminal Justice Commission's Probation Advisory Committee Ted Booras addressed the concern about not putting the proposal out for bid. He mentioned that six years ago when the County went for the RFP, it had been agreed to utilize one vendor so that it could be monitored, and that Pride had been the only one that had submitted a bid. Because of Pride's good job and cooperation, it had been recommended to extend the contract to three years. Any other agency would have been offered only a one-year contract. He also reported that the committee had not heard from any other vendor wishing to be part of the bid process.

Chief Executive Officer of Pride Integrated Services, Inc., Maureen Ferrill emphasized the quality of services that Pride has been providing the County.

Commissioner Masilotti questioned if the County were bound by any ordinance to put the proposal out to bid.

Assistant County Attorney Dawn Wynn answered that the County was not bound by any ordinance because the Purchasing Ordinance exempts not-for-profit companies.

Commissioner Aaronson stressed that the best probation people available were needed and that Pride had demonstrated its competence. He asserted that this was a situation in which quality outweighed everything else.

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

5.F. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

5.F.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-765-D

CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON-DAVIS, INC., FOR $147,361 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IDLEWILD ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE TO PROCEED FROM THE COUNTY ENGINEER. APPROVED 5-4-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-793

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND FOR $50,261 FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVES TO THE IDLEWILD ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION. APPROVED 5-4-99

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

5.G.1.

5.G.1. was added on and then deleted before the meeting.

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS

6.A. ADMINISTRATION

6.A.1.

APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS P. HUNT TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC./WAGES COALITION THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2003. APPROVED 5-4-99

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

6.A.2.

REAPPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS-AT-LARGE THALIA S. BECAK, ALLEN PRESTON, DANIEL G. RILEY, BARBARA SCOVILLE, KEN SEAQUIST, SCOTT SCHOEMAKER, AND JUDITH A. WONG TO THE HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY AND AWARENESS GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS; AND APPOINTMENTS OF JOHN COLLINS II AND THOMAS TABAKA AS AT-LARGE MEMBERS FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS. APPROVED 5-4-99

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

6.A.3.

APPOINTMENT OF CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH COMMISSIONER ALFRED ZUCARO, JR., TO THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. APPROVED 5-4-99

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

6.B. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

6.B.1.

REAPPOINTMENTS OF CHRISTINE LOCKHART AND HERBERT ZEBUTH TO THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS ACQUISITION SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM ENDING MAY 14, 2002. APPROVED 5-4-99

MOTION to approve the reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent.

6.C. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

6.C.1.

APPOINTMENT OF PAUL ADAMS TO THE CITIZENS TASK FORCE FOR THE TERM EXPIRING FEBRUARY 6, 2001. APPROVED 5-4-99

MOTION to approve the appointment. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent.

6.D. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS

6.D.1.

REAPPOINTMENT OF NANCI ALEXANDER TO THE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 5-4-99

MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Aaronson, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent.

6.D.2.

REAPPOINTMENT OF MAE YATES TO THE WATER UTILITIES ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 5-4-99

MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Aaronson, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent.

6.D.3.

REAPPOINTMENT OF CLAUDE D'ANGIO TO THE WATER UTILITIES ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 5-4-99

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

6.D.4.

APPOINTMENT OF GLEN MORRIS TO THE OKEEHEELEE PARK ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 5-4-99

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

(CLERK'S NOTE: The Board informally agreed to consider Commissioner Comments at this time.)

7. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - See Page 43.

8. STAFF COMMENTS - See Pages 40-41.

9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

9.A. COMMISSIONER TONY MASILOTTI

9.A.1.

INCUBATOR PROGRAMS' OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH COUNTY CONTRACTS. APPROVED 5-4-99

Commissioner Masilotti recommended an internal audit of the contracts of the incubator programs to determine contractual compliance. He maintained the incubator programs were a great asset to the County and said he wanted to avoid an end to the programs in the future because of noncompliance. He stated that any deficiencies should be identified and corrected early, minimizing the possibility of failure.

County Administrator Weisman suggested turning the audit over to the Audit Committee.

MOTION to have the Audit Committee conduct performing audits of each of the agencies in the incubator programs evaluating their operations and compliance with the County's contracts from the inception of the contracts to the present. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent.

No backup submitted.

9.B. COMMISSIONER CAROL A. ROBERTS

9.B.1.

REQUEST FROM REPRESENTATIVE ANDREWS FOR BOARD MEMBER TO HELP WITH LEGISLATIVE SESSION. DISCUSSED 5-4-99

Commissioner Roberts related that the chair of the Legislative Delegation Representative Bill Andrews had requested that a member of the Board be appointed to work with him, the delegation, and the Municipal League to set strategies to determine how to maximize the use of funds in next year's legislative session.

No backup submitted.

9.C. COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE

9.C.1.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 24-30, 1999, AS NATIONAL WIRELESS SAFETY WEEK. APPROVED 5-4-99

MOTION to approve the proclamation. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti on behalf of Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent.

9.C.2.

PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 2-8, 1999, AS CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WEEK. APPROVED 5-4-99

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

9.D. COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY

9.D.1.

Commissioner McCarty said that she wished to save her comments until after County Administrator Bob Weisman's comments.

9.E. COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON

9.E.1.

Commissioner Aaronson offered his thanks to the Board for the kind words said about him in his absence. He said he was glad to be back. He expressed his concern with the Convention Center, but wanted to reserve his comments until after County Administrator Weisman's report.

9.F. COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS

9.F.1.

UPDATE ON INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX. DISCUSSED 5-4-99.

Commissioner Marcus gave an update on the intangible personal property tax pointing out that the County had lost $6.1 million this year. In regard to that Ms. Marcus indicated that there was a letter to the editor in today's Palm Beach Post from the Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy H. Wilken, to which Ms. Marcus intended to respond, regarding monies the County received for savings in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Ms. Marcus explained that $10 million of that belonged to the Sheriff's Office, and $5 million was allocated to enterprise funds, which were not available to the County's general fund, leaving a deficit of $1.1 million. Of greater concern, the County would lose the rest of the intangible personal property tax next year, which would likely be about $12 million. Commissioner Marcus urged the Board to plan for that now and to consider the FRS savings for this year and whether or not to put this year's savings away for next year.

No backup submitted.

9.G. COMMISSIONER WARREN H. NEWELL - Absent

8. STAFF COMMENTS

8.A. ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS

8.A.1.

GAS CARD ACCOUNTABILITY. DISCUSSED 5-4-99

County Administrator Weisman assured the Board that the internal audit that was done on gas card accountability found no evidence of any misuse of that process.

No backup submitted.

8.A.2.

FIRE-RESCUE WORKSHOP. DISCUSSED 5-4-99

County Administrator Weisman stated that the Fire-Rescue Workshop was still scheduled for the end of the month.

No backup submitted.

8.A.3.

CONVENTION CENTER UPDATE AND CONCERNS REGARDING LITIGATION PERTAINING TO THE CONVENTION CENTER PROPERTY. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 5-4-99

County Administrator Weisman reported that the City of West Palm Beach had approved the basic agreement and site plan at a meeting on May 3, 1999. He indicated that these would be brought back to the Board within 30 days for approval. Mr. Weisman also pointed out that there were issues associated with the site development left unresolved.

Chief Deputy County Attorney Gordon P. Selfridge called attention to a development order amendment that became effective a year ago which would force the County Commission to move to Phase II of the Convention Center by 2010, not giving the Board enough time to evaluate the Convention Center and its needs from Phase I to Phase II. He noted that the amendment, drainage permits, and ultimate site plan approval were conditions of closing that the City would have to fulfill prior to closing, currently projected to be October 1, 1999.

Commissioner McCarty asked if the County had been notified as to the status of any litigation concerning the proposed property. Mr. Selfridge answered that in the past there had been litigation over development rights, but after the Community Redevelopment Agency's obtaining the property and consolidating it for the Convention Center and CityPlace properties, the County had been assured that all of that litigation had been resolved.

Commissioner McCarty expressed concern that there were currently two active litigation cases relating to the Convention Center property: one before the United States Supreme Court; the other in federal court having to do with David Palladino's first right of refusal. She also mentioned another case about to be filed involving fraud against the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Ms. McCarty emphasized that the Board must have complete certainty of a clear title at closing. She asked if the County had a bond requiring reimbursement from the City in the event of an invalid title.

Mr. Selfridge explained that normally the due diligence process performed from the time of signing the purchase/sale agreement up to the actual closing would reveal any problems with the title. He reported that the County does not have a performance bond.

Commissioner Aaronson commented that:

  • Active litigation would impede the County's objective to obtain clear title of the property.
  • Escalating costs for the project would continue unless the city and County were able to reach closure on the property soon.
  • Due to escalating costs, the County's financial position for operating costs had declined.

Deputy Count Administrator Patrick Miller commented that the Tourist Development Council had offered its determination that the County needs a 100,000-square-foot exhibition hall and is discussing that with the architects. Ms. Roberts queried whether that discussion ultimately needed to come before the Board. In answer, Mr. Miller explained that a mini-committee had been going forward and dealing with the architects and others involved in order to bring suggestions both reasonable and achievable before the Board.

Commissioner Roberts stressed her concern that the city had not acted in good faith in regard to active litigation. Commissioner Aaronson proposed demanding an answer from the city as to whether the reports of litigation were true. Commissioner McCarty stressed the need for the city's answer to be independently verified. Following discussion, the Board informally agreed for staff to report back as soon as possible regarding the validity of reports of active litigation involving the Convention Center property.

No backup submitted.

TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M.

5.A.6. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES

STATUS REPORT ON YEAR 2000 PROJECT. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 5-4-99

Information Systems Services Director Steven Bordelon stated that:

  • The goal of this project was to make sure that the County's mission critical systems were able to operate properly after December 31, 1999. Mission critical systems would include: court systems, financial and payroll systems, permitting and code enforcement, traffic control devices, and emergency dispatching.
  • An assessment of the magnitude of the problem was completed in the summer of 1997. The actual repair work began shortly thereafter and would continue through the rest of the year as well as testing and installing the repaired code.
  • About half of the County's old systems have been retained, and costs range from $68,000 to $523,000 to make them compliant. The other half have been or will be replaced with modern systems ranging in cost from $215,000 to $2.1 million. The total costs would come to $6.5 million spread over a three-year period.
  • Staff was confident that the major systems were in good order but cautioned that some unforseen occurrence could create some disruptions. Problems could arise from some noncompliant items being overlooked, with noncompliant data receivers from external sources, or from customer suppliers creating a ripple effect that could affect the County. Contingency plans were being made to deal with any of these problems.

Facilities Development and Operations Director Audrey Wolf brought out that 75 percent of the project had been completed and was under budget. Property Appraiser's Office Manager of Information Technologies Woodie McDuffie mentioned that in his area the project was ahead of schedule and under budget and that he planned to make the deadline with time left over for testing. Also, Sheriff's Office Administrative Officer of Information Services Herbert Kohl reported that everything there was on schedule and no interruptions in service were expected.

Mr. Bordelon distributed summary reports prepared by the offices of the Clerk, Public Defender, and the State Attorney. Commissioner McCarty asked if he were concerned about anything in those reports. Mr. Bordelon answered in the negative and added that Information Systems Services maintains the Clerk's major financial and court systems.

Commissioner Roberts inquired whether remediation costs for those offices were included in the $6.5 million. Mr. Bordelon replied that the Clerk had a separate financial package for the Child Support system that was not included. Neither the Public Defender's nor the State Attorney's office was included; therefore, there would be some additional costs.

Staff direction was given for a comprehensive report on total costs for all County agencies to include whether these were Article 5 (mandated Criminal Justice costs) and whether the County was responsible for payment, and whether any of the costs could be included in fee-based budgets.

RECESS

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

RECONVENE

At 2:20 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Lee, Marcus, Masilotti, and Roberts present.

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

7.A.

BELLSOUTH TOWER. DISCUSSED 5-4-99

Barry Helfanbein thanked the Board and everyone involved for upholding the permit revocations of the BellSouth cellular transmission tower in Boca Del Mar.

7.B.

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. DISCUSSED 5-4-99

Barbara Susco criticized the sustainable community development concept and spoke in support of free-market alternatives to excessive government regulations. She discussed a Housing and Urban Development document regarding strategies touted by sustainable community advocates and growth control in Portland, Oregon. Ms. Susco requested the Board read the information.

10. ADJOURNMENT

The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

ATTESTED: APPROVED:

Clerk Chair

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