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MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR


1. CALL TO ORDER: October 19, 1999, at 9:35 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
Commissioner Burt Aaronson - Arrived later
Commissioner Mary McCarty - Arrived later
Commissioner Karen T. Marcus
Commissioner Tony Masilotti
Commissioner Carol A. Roberts
County Administrator Robert Weisman
County Attorney Denise Dytrych
Chief Deputy Clerk John Dame
Deputy Clerk Deborah Dieter

1.B. INVOCATION - Commissioner Lee

1.C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioners Aaronson and McCarty joined the
meeting.)

2. AGENDA APPROVAL

2.A. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS

County Administrator Weisman noted the Agenda changes as
follows:

PAGE ITEM

15 3G-2 REVISED TITLE: a Subordination Agreement
with Eastern Savings Bank, F.S.B., a federal
savings bank, TCRM Advisors, Inc., a New
York financial corporation, to subordinate a
lien that resulted from an Environmental
Control Hearing Board Order. The lien was
recorded against property owned by 1974 Soco,
Inc., presently dissolved, on October 24,
1997.(OFMB) 

21 3I-16 REVISED TITLE: 

A) a Resolution to amend Resolution No. 99-
273 relating to the 1998-99; 1999-2000; 2000-
2001 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) 

B) Budget Amendment of $1,875,558. (HCD)

23 3L-1 DELETED: a License Agreement with Florida
Power & Light (FP&L) which will allow the
County to use property owned by FP&L on the
Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) in West Palm
Beach as a staging area for the Artificial
Reef and Estuarine Enhancement Program
projects until September 14, 2000. (ERM)
(Further staff review)

2.A. - CONTINUED

PAGE ITEM

31 5A-8 ADD-ON & REVISED MOTION: Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution confirming a 
receive and file: an executed Resolution
"State of Local Emergency". SUMMARY: On
October 14, 1999, Palm Beach County declared
a "State of Local Emergency" due to the
impending arrival of Hurricane Irene. The
"State of Local Emergency" was declared to
initiate the taking of actions by the County
Administrator which ensured the health,
safety and welfare of the community. Palm
Beach County and its municipalities have been
included in the President's Emergency
Declaration and we are eligible to receive
reimbursement for debris removal activities
and protective measures taken before
Hurricane Irene landfall. Notification of
the eligibility is being distributed. 
Countywide (DW)

32 5B-4 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to adopt: 
a Resolution supporting the Lake Okeechobee
segment of the Florida National Scenic Trail.
(Co Atty) 

34 5E-2 DELETED: A) adopt a Resolution authorizing
the filing of an application to the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a
zero percent (0%) loan from the State
Infrastructure Bank in an amount not to
exceed $8,800,000 for the financing of fifty
(50) replacement transit coaches; 

B) authorize the Chair to execute the
necessary loan papers and upon approval of
the loan issue a purchase order for the
acquisition of 50 buses. (Palm Tran) (Moved
to 11/02)

35 5G-2 DELETED: Request from the Florida Inland
Navigation District to name the Dock at
Peanut Island Park. (Parks) 

36 5J-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to adopt a
Resolution authorizing the issuance of the
County's $25,000,000 aggregate principal
amount of General Obligation Bonds
(Recreational and Cultural Facilities
Program), Series 1999A; establishing the
date, interest rates, interest payment dates,
provisions for redemption and maturity
schedules of said Series 1999A Bonds;
approving the form of a preliminary official
statement with respect to said Series 1999A
Bonds; awarding the sale of such Series 1999A
Bonds to the underwriters thereof and
approving the form of and authorizing the
execution of bond purchase agreement;
authorizing officials to take actions and
execute documents in connection with the
issuance of said Series 1999A Bonds;
providing certain other details with respect
to said Series 1999A Bonds and providing an
effective date for this Resolution. SUMMARY:
On July 27, 1999, the Board adopted the
Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to
exceed $25 Million General Obligation Bonds
for the purpose of providing funds for the
financing of the cost of the Project as
defined in the Resolution. On October 18,
the underwriting team of Mesirow Financial,
Inc., First Southwest Company and LM Capital
Securities, Inc. sold the bonds and are
presenting the bond purchase agreement for
the Board's approval. Countywide (OFMB)

2.A. - CONTINUED

PAGE ITEM

36 5K-1 ** ADD-ON: 

A) Staff requests Board direction on
contributing up to $2 million toward the
construction of 13th Street (Old Dixie
Highway - US 1) in Riviera Beach; and

B) If the County wishes to commit funding, 
Staff recommends motion to adopt: a
Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida,
regarding certain road improvements providing
access to the new cruise terminal.

SUMMARY: The City of Riviera Beach (City),
the Port of Palm Beach District (Port) and
Palm Beach County (County) have been in
discussions relating to the funding of the
widening of 13th Street, which belongs to
the City of Riviera Beach. The Port has
agreed to fund the construction if the County
would fund up to $2 million of the estimated
$6.2 million cost. The City would not be
contributing funds to the project. Board
direction is requested relating to the
County's commitment, including which account
the funds should come from. This project is
fully contained within District 7.District 7 

39 8D ADD-ON : Proclamation declaring Friday,
November 5, 1999 as "Mediation Day" in Palm
Beach County.

39 8F ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring November 2 -
6, 1999 as "The 60th Session of the Greater
South Florida District Baptist Association
Week" in Palm Beach County.

39 8G-1 ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring the week of
October 24 - 30, 1999 as "Massage Therapy
Awareness Week" in Palm Beach County.

39 8G-2 ADD-ON: Proclamation honoring Gartrell J.
Gaines, Sr., M.D.

2.B. ADOPTION

MOTION to adopt the Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner
Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 7-0. 

2.C. UNSCHEDULED ITEM - None

3. CONSENT AGENDA - See Page xx for approval.

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

5. REGULAR AGENDA - See Pages xx.

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See Pages xx.

7. STAFF COMMENTS - See Page xx.

8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Page xx.

9. ADJOURNMENT - See Page xx.

***** CONSENT AGENDA *****

3.A. ADMINISTRATION

3.A.1. DOCUMENT R-99-1938-D

HANDICAPPED AWARENESS GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH
HABILITATION CENTER, INC., FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$5,000 TO REPAIR AND CONSTRUCT HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
SIDEWALKS AND RAMPS ON THE CENTER'S CAMPUS FROM OCTOBER 19,
1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 10-19-99

3.A.2. DOCUMENT R-99-1939-D

HANDICAPPED AWARENESS GRANT AGREEMENT WITH POST-POLIO SUPPORT
GROUP OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$5,000 TO COVER EXPENSES FOR POSTAGE AND 50 PERCENT OF
PRINTING COSTS FOR THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND EXPENSES FOR TWO
MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE EIGHTH ANNUAL POST-POLIO CONFERENCE IN
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, IN JUNE 2000, FROM OCTOBER 19, 1999,
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 10-19-99

3.A.3. DOCUMENT R-99-1940-D

HANDICAPPED AWARENESS GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEAF SERVICE
CENTER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
OF $5,000 TO PURCHASE AN AUDIOSCAN FROM OCTOBER 19, 1999,
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 10-19-99

3.A.4. DOCUMENT R-99-1941-D

HANDICAPPED AWARENESS GRANT AGREEMENT WITH HABILITATION CENTER
FOR THE HANDICAPPED, INC., FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$5,000 TO REPLACE 100 WOODEN BENCHES IN THE CENTER'S SHELTERED
WORKSHOP FROM OCTOBER 19, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. 
APPROVED 10-19-99

3.A.5. DOCUMENT R-99-1941-D

HANDICAPPED AWARENESS GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE COALITION FOR
INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS, INC., FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
OF $5,000 TO PRODUCE TWO TELEVISION SHOWS IN CONJUNCTION WITH
CHANNEL 20 TELEVISION STATION FROM OCTOBER 19, 1999, THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 10-19-99

3.A.6. DOCUMENT R-99-1942-D

HANDICAPPED AWARENESS GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MENTAL HEALTH
ASSOCIATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $5,000 TO CONSTRUCT A HANDICAPPED RAMP AND WALKWAY
FOR THE ASSOCIATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING FROM
OCTOBER 19, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED
10-19-99

3.A.7. DOCUMENT R-99-1943-D

RATIFY THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON MODIFICATION TO AWARD/CONTRACT
7/5010/0168 (CHARGE RESOLUTION CONTRACT) WITH THE U.S. EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION FOR $35,000 INCREASING THE
ORIGINAL CONTRACT TO A NEW TOTAL OF $90,200 FOR PROCESSING AND
RESOLVING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS BY THE OFFICE
OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

3.B. CLERK

3.B.1.

WARRANT LIST DATED JULY 12, 1999. APPROVED 7-13-99

COMPUTER CHECKS $22,556,222.13
COMPUTER WIRE TRANSFERS 31,468,204.33
MANUAL CHECKS 130,711.47
$54,155,137.93 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.2. MINUTES - None

3.B.3.

CONTRACTS ON THE CONTRACT LIST EXECUTED BY THE PURCHASING
DIRECTOR:

a.

RENEWAL OF TERM CONTRACT WITH U.S. FILTER/DAVIS PROCESS FOR
$710,000 TO PROVIDE LIQUID FERROUS SULFATE TO WATER UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM AUGUST 26, 1999, THROUGH
FEBRUARY 25, 2001. APPROVED 7-13-99

b.

TERM CONTRACT WITH DATA TRANSIT INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR
$131,000 TO PROVIDE INTERGRAPH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, UPGRADES,
AND INSTALLATIONS FROM AUGUST 19, 1999, THROUGH AUGUST 18,
2000. APPROVED 7-13-99

c.

RENEWAL OF TERM CONTRACT WITH AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES OF
FLORIDA, INC., FOR $175,200 TO PROVIDE CELLULAR TELEPHONE
SERVICE FROM AUGUST 27, 1999, THROUGH AUGUST 26, 2000. 
APPROVED 7-13-99

d.

PURCHASE ORDERS WITH MOTOROLA, INC., TOTALING $152,563.50 TO
PROVIDE A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ANALYZER AND REPLACEMENT RADIOS
FOR FIRE-RESCUE AS FOLLOWS: 

(1) DOCUMENT R-99-1157-D

PURCHASE ORDER WITH MOTOROLA, INC., FOR $47,750 TO PROVIDE A
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ANALYZER TO SUPPORT FIRE-RESCUE'S 
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. APPROVED 7-13-99

(2) DOCUMENT R-99-1158-D

PURCHASE ORDER WITH MOTOROLA, INC., FOR $104,813.50 TO PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT RADIOS FOR FIRE-RESCUE VEHICLES. APPROVED 7-13-99

e.

TERM CONTRACTS WITH LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., TOTALING
$1,136,680 TO PROVIDE SYSTEM 75 PBX POST-WARRANTY MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIRS (TIME AND MATERIALS) AS FOLLOWS:

(1)

TERM CONTRACT WITH LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., TOTALING
$1,013,352 TO PROVIDE SYSTEM 75 PBX POST-WARRANTY MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIRS (TIME AND MATERIALS) FROM JULY 15, 1999, THROUGH
JULY 14, 2002: AIRPORTS ($350,544), PARKS AND RECREATION
($176,784), SOUTH COUNTY ADMINISTRATION ($275,976), AND BELLE
GLADE COURTHOUSE ($210,048). APPROVED 7-13-99 



CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.3.e. - CONTINUED

(2)

TERM CONTRACT WITH LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., TOTALING
$123,328 TO PROVIDE SYSTEM 75 PBX POST-WARRANTY MAINTENANCE
AND TIME AND MATERIALS FROM JULY 15, 1999, THROUGH JULY 14,
2000: WATER UTILITIES ($65,120) AND NORTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE
($58,208) APPROVED 7-13-99

f.

TERM CONTRACT WITH COMPLETE MAINTENANCE OF PALM BEACH, INC.,
AND DON OAKES, GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR $200,000 TO PROVIDE LOT
CLEARING SERVICES ON THE GULF STREAM AND FRENCHMAN'S FOREST
NATURAL AREAS FROM JULY 18, 1999, THROUGH JULY 17, 2001. 
APPROVED 7-13-99

3.B.4. DOCUMENT R-99-1159-D

RECEIVE AND FILE CHANGE ORDERS, WORK TASK ORDERS, AND
CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATIONS, 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 MAY 1999. APPROVED 7-13-99

a.

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

(1)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-107 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR $39,776 FOR REPAIRS TO SITE DRAINAGE,
INSTALLATION OF NEW FLAG POLE, POURING CONCRETE SLAB, AND
CONSTRUCTING WALL FOR PATIO AREA AT PALM TRAN-SITE. (AMENDS
R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(2)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-109 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR $6,469 TO PROVIDE DOOR AND FRAME SECURITY AT
WEST SIDE EXTERIOR ENTRANCE, 810 DATURA STREET. (AMENDS
R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(3)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-123 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR $21,897 TO RELOCATE EMERGENCY GENERATOR FROM
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FACILITY TO PALM TRAN'S
DELRAY FACILITY AND MAKE PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS AT
DELRAY SITE. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.4.a. - CONTINUED

(4)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-135 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR $31,396 TO REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING GLASS
WINDOWS/SIDELIGHTS AT NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT
WITH NEW GLASS DOORS WITH SIDELIGHTS TO COMPLY WITH THE COUNTY
HURRICANE PROJECTION CODE. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED
7-13-99)

(5)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-136 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR $6,733 TO REMOVE PARTITION NOW SEPARATING
ROOMS 504.15 AND 506.11 AT THE PROPERTY APPRAISER'S OFFICE,
GOVERNMENTAL CENTER, AND PERFORM ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL,
HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, AND FIRE
SUPPRESSION. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 7-13-99)

(6)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-138 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR $26,914 TO PROVIDE A SECOND REST ROOM, AND ADD
LANDSCAPING AND A FOOD DISPENSING AREA AT ROOSEVELT FSC-HEAD
START. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(7)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-139 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR $740 TO INCREASE HEIGHT OF LEXAN PARTITION
FROM 12 TO 24 INCHES IN THE JUDICIAL CENTER. (AMENDS
R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(8)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-141 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR $10,972 FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF AN 18
KILOVOLT AMPERE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) WITH
EXTERNAL BYPASS SWITCH AND ALL ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL WIRING
FROM DISTRIBUTION PANEL TO THE UPS AT CHANNEL 20. (AMENDS
R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(9)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-148 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR A DECREASE OF $14,713 FOR COURTHOUSE
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY. CANCELED BECAUSE THE SCOPE OF
WORK AND COST HAS CHANGED SUBSTANTIALLY. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(10)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-149 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR $10,167 TO CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL A RATED
EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR THE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY BATTERY
SYSTEM IN THE COURTHOUSE. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) APPROVED
7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.4.a. - CONTINUED

(11)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-150 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR $16,392 TO REPAIR AND REPLACE COURTYARD PAVERS
WITH CONCRETE SIDEWALK TO ELIMINATE TRIPPING HAZARD AT PALM
BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) APPROVED
7-13-99

(12)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-151 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR $3,895 TO PROVIDE 780 SQUARE FEET OF STANDARD
GOVERNMENTAL CENTER CARPET IN NEW OFFICES AND CORRIDORS AT
CHANNEL 20, GOVERNMENTAL CENTER. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(13)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-157 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR $17,840 TO REMOVE AND REPLACE DETERIORATED
WOOD SIDING ON ONE SIDE OF THE BUILDING (INCLUDE TRIM,
CORNERS, BUILDING PAPER, AND FLASHING) AT NORTH COUNTY GENERAL
AVIATION AIRPORT. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(14)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-003 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR
$6,147 FOR MISCELLANEOUS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
PARKING PROVISIONS, INCLUDING RAMPS, ACCESS AISLES, AND
PAVEMENT MARKINGS AT SOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE. (AMENDS
R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(15)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-142 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR
$364 TO MAKE TEMPORARY REPAIRS TO ROOF TO STOP PRESENT LEAK AT
RICHARD ROAD FIRE RESCUE. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED
7-13-99

(16)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-143 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR
$29,780 TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY GENERATOR INTEGRATED INTO
EXISTING POWER SYSTEM AT FIRE STATION 32. (AMENDS
R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(17)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-144 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR
$27,969 TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY GENERATOR INTEGRATED INTO THE
EXISTING POWER SYSTEM AT FIRE STATION 52. (AMENDS
R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(18)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-145 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR
$27,839 TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY GENERATOR INTEGRATED INTO
EXISTING POWER SYSTEM AT FIRE STATION 55. (AMENDS
R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.4.a. - CONTINUED

(19)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-115 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC.,
FOR $1,475 FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME REPAIRS
FOR REPLACEMENT OF FRONT DOOR, AND SHOWER VALVE, REPAIR OF
WATER CLOSET, AND SINK DRAIN CLEANING. (AMENDS R-98-1208-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(20)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-116 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC.,
FOR $344 FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME REPAIRS
FOR REPLACEMENT OF SHOWER DOOR. (AMENDS R-98-1208-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(21)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-117 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC.,
FOR $1,492 FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME REPAIRS
TO REPLACE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM WINDOWS. (AMENDS R-98-1208-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(22)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-120 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC.,
FOR $2,366 FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME REPAIR
TO REPLACE CRANK-OPERATED WINDOWS. (AMENDS R-98-1208-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(23)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-129 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC.,
FOR $1,460 FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME REPAIRS
TO REPLACE J BOX AND WALL SWITCH, FIX DRAINAGE PROBLEMS IN
BATHROOM, REPLACE TOILET CABINET LIGHT, AND REPLACE AWNING
WINDOW. (AMENDS R-98-1208-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(24)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-130 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC.,
FOR $779 FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME REPAIRS TO
REPLACE CRANK-OPERATED WINDOW. (AMENDS R-98-1208-D) APPROVED
7-13-99

b.

THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATIONS WERE APPROVED
BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENTS DURING MAY 1999:

(1)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 7 WITH ALLTERRA ENGINEERING
& TESTING FOR $8,400 TO PROVIDE TESTING SERVICES FOR THE FIRE
STATION 27 PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-1790-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(2)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 4 WITH BROWN & PHILLIPS,
INC., FOR $925 TO PROVIDE SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE WEST
JUPITER COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1592-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.4.b. - CONTINUED

(3)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH HANSON ENGINEERS,
INC., FOR $3,100 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
NEXTEL WELLINGTON TOWER SITE. (AMENDS R-99-561-D) APPROVED
7-13-99

(4)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH HANSON ENGINEERS,
INC., FOR $3,100 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
AMERICAN TOWER, LAKE HARBOR. (AMENDS R-99-561-D) APPROVED 
7-13-99

(5)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH DENNIS J. LEAVY &
ASSOCIATES FOR $6,765 TO PROVIDE TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY SERVICES
ON THE WEST BOYNTON BEACH BRANCH LIBRARY EXPANSION. (AMENDS
R-98-2070-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(6)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH MPA ARCHITECTS, INC.,
FOR $2,960 TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
THE BURROWING OWL SURVEY. (AMENDS R-98-1884-D) APPROVED
7-13-99

(7)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH MPA ARCHITECTS, INC.,
FOR $2,895 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO INCLUDE REVISION
OF THE SITE PLAN OF THE ADJACENT CHURCH PROPERTY AND RELATED
DRAWINGS AT THE WEST BOYNTON BEACH BRANCH PROJECT. (AMENDS
R-98-1884-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(8)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH MILLER LEGG &
ASSOCIATES FOR $1,800 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES TO ANALYZE THE EXISTING PERMITTED SEPTIC SYSTEM AT
CRESTHAVEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATION, FIRE STATION 36. 
(AMENDS R-98-1927-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(9)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH SCHWAB, TWITTY &
HANSER ARCHITECTURAL GROUP FOR $2.035 TO REDESIGN THE
WESTBOUND TURN LANE AT RCA BOULEVARD AT THE NORTH COUNTY
GOVERNMENT CENTER EXPANSION. (AMENDS R-96-39-D) APPROVED
7-13-99 

(10)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH TESTING LAB OF THE
PALM BEACHES FOR $150 TO PROVIDE PERCOLATION TESTS FOR SEPTIC
AND DRAIN FIELD DESIGN ON THE OKEEHEELEE PARK BMX REST ROOMS. 
(AMENDS R-99-612-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.4.b. - CONTINUED

(11)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH TESTING LAB OF THE
PALM BEACHES FOR $1,046 TO PROVIDE MATERIALS TESTING ON THE 
STOCKADE WATER/WASTEWATER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-612-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(12)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH DUNKELBERGER
ENGINEERING & TESTING FOR $9,000 TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL AND
PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY ANALYSIS, AND
ANALYSIS OF CONCRETE CYLINDERS AND ASPHALT ON THE YAMATO ROAD
AND JOG ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (AMENDS
R-99-609-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(13)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH MILLER LEGG &
ASSOCIATES FOR $4,200 TO PROVIDE EXHIBITS AND REPRESENTATION
AT A PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING AS REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ON
THE BOUTWELL ROAD ALIGNMENT STUDY, FROM LAKE WORTH ROAD TO
SECOND AVENUE NORTH. (AMENDS R-98-1927-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(14)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 99-3 WITH ROY-FISHER
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $7,400 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (LANDSCAPING - TREES ONLY) FOR THE
HYPOLUXO ROAD/JOG ROAD TO LAWRENCE ROAD MEDIAN. (AMENDS
R-98-518-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 99-4 WITH ROY-FISHER
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $6,860 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (LANDSCAPING - TREES ONLY) FOR THE
WOOLBRIGHT ROAD/MILITARY TRAIL TO KNUTH ROAD MEDIAN
LANDSCAPING. (AMENDS R-98-518-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(16)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 99-5 WITH ROY-FISHER
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $1,780 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (LANDSCAPING - TREES ONLY) FOR THE
RETENTION AREA, NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELVEDERE ROAD AND JOG
ROAD, MEDIAN. (AMENDS R-98-518-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(17)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION C-408 WITH DAMES & MOORE FOR
$2,535 TO PERFORM DEMOLITION AND VEGETATION REMOVAL
INSPECTIONS FOR THE AIRPORTS' GENERAL CONSULTATIVE SERVICES
TASK. (AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(18)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION C-409 WITH DAMES & MOORE 
FOR $10,000 TO ASSIST THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT WITH
REPLACEMENT OF THE 3-MAIN STANDBY EMERGENCY GENERATORS CONTROL
PANEL FOR THE AIRPORTS' GENERAL CONSULTATIVE SERVICES TASK. 
(AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 7-13-99 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.4.b. - CONTINUED

(19)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION MP-1 WITH RICONDO &
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $10,000 TO EVALUATE A PROPOSAL FOR
NARROW GAUGE RAIL SERVICE FROM LAKE PARK TO WEST PALM BEACH IN
THE STRATEGIC MASTER/INTERMODAL PLAN AND BUSINESS PLAN. 
(AMENDS R-98-1198-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(20)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION C-308 WITH URS GREINER,
INC., SOUTHERN FOR $10,000 FOR PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT PARKING REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION PHASE
SERVICES, TASK C-308. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(21)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 13 WITH MONTGOMERY WATSON
AMERICAS, INC., FOR $9,977 FOR DESIGN, BIDDING, AND LIMITED
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT FOR THE I & C SERVICES RELATED TO THE
TUBING AND PACKER PROJECT AT THE SOUTHERN REGION PUMPING
FACILITY, PROJECT WUD 98-124 (AMENDS R-96-699-D) APPROVED
7-13-99 

(22)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH COASTAL PLANNING &
ENGINEERING FOR $1,492 TO ATTEND A TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
MEETING TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED PROTOCOLS FOR OPERATION OF
SOUTH LAKE WORTH INLET SAND TRANSFER PLANT FOR THE SOUTH LAKE
WORTH INLET MANAGEMENT PLAN TASK 379D-02. (AMENDS R-98-379-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

c.

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

(1)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 53, AMENDMENT 1, WITH BRIDGE
DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $11,120 TO REMOVE THE FLAT CEMENT TILE
AND REPLACE WITH AN ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLE IN THE FOUR POINTS
CENTER ROOF TRUSSES PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1386-D) APPROVED
7-13-99

(2)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH CROSSROADS
ENGINEERING & SURVEYING FOR $49,987 TO COLLECT AND CATEGORIZE
DATA AT 92 SITES, PRIORITIZE PROJECTS, AND MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FINAL DESIGN IN THE PALM TRAN BUS SHELTERS
PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-2072-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(3)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH GEE & JENSON,
ENGINEERS-ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS, FOR $26,700 FOR ARCHITECTURAL,
ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL SERVICES FOR TENANT BUILD-OUT AT
THE NEW PALM TRAN MAIN FACILITY SECOND FLOOR. (AMENDS
R-99-743-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.4.c. - CONTINUED

(4)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 7 WITH MICHAEL B. SCHORAH &
ASSOCIATES FOR $41,594 FOR ENGINEERING, TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYING,
AND GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (DESIGN ONLY) FOR THE
SOUTHWINDS GOLF COURSE GREENS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1588-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(5)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 6 WITH METRIC ENGINEERING,
INC., FOR $28,035 TO REVISE PLANS FOR CHANGES TO THE TRAFFIC
CONTROL PLANS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE AT JOG
ROAD/ROEBUCK ROAD (MONTCLAIR LAKES-ROEBUCK ROAD)/JOG ROAD-
HAVERHILL ROAD). (AMENDS R-95-1151-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(6)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 99-1 WITH ROY-FISHER
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $13,070 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR MEDIAN LANDSCAPING (TREES ONLY) FOR
JOG ROAD/SUMMIT BOULEVARD TO OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD. (AMENDS
R-98-518-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(7)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 99-2 WITH ROY-FISHER
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $10,910 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR MEDIAN LANDSCAPING (TREES ONLY) ON
JOG ROAD/LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD. (AMENDS
R-98-612-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(8)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH TESTING LAB OF THE
PALM BEACHES FOR $11,000 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF
MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY, AND CONCRETE CYLINDERS AND ASPHALT ON
GUN CLUB ROAD/KIRK ROAD TO CONGRESS AVENUE. (AMENDS
R-99-612-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(9)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION C-123 WITH URS GREINER, INC.
SOUTHERN FOR $15,000 FOR ADDITIONAL TASK C 1999 AIRPORTS
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON AIRPORTS' GENERAL
CONSULTATIVE SERVICES TASK. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED
7-13-99

d.

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

(1)

CHANGE ORDER 11 WITH ROCKLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR $13,546
TO PROVIDE TWO-INCH CONDUIT FROM MAIN ELECTRICAL ROOM TO POOL
PUMP BUILDING, GROUND GASKETED BOX, ADDITIONAL EXIT LIGHT, AND
PORCELAIN TILE UPGRADE, PLUS A ONE-DAY TIME EXTENSION ON SOUTH
COUNTY AQUATICS FACILITY AND RECREATION CENTER. (ORIGINAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $4,151,100) (AMENDS R-98-806-D) APPROVED
7-13-99 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.4.d. - CONTINUED

(2)

CHANGE ORDER 12 WITH ROCKLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR $11,150
TO PROVIDE RECESSED CONCRETE PUMP PIT AT POOL COLLECTOR TANK
ON SOUTH COUNTY AQUATICS FACILITY AND RECREATION CENTER. 
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $4,151,100) (AMENDS R-98-806-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(3)

CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH GOLDEN EAGLE ENGINEERING FOR A TIME
EXTENSION OF 70 DAYS FOR UTILITY RELOCATION DELAYS CAUSED BY
BELL SOUTH AT MELALEUCA LANE/HAVERHILL ROAD TO MILITARY TRAIL. 
NO FISCAL IMPACT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,168,088.10) 
(AMENDS R-98-1408-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(4)

CHANGE ORDER 23 WITH THE HARDAWAY COMPANY FOR $3,460 AS
ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR ASSOCIATED MODIFICATIONS TO CORRECT
HANDRAIL CONFLICTS WITH TRAFFIC GATE, MOVABLE SPAN, AND
CATWALK COUNTERWEIGHT ON BOTH BASCULE AND APPROACH BRIDGE AT
DONALD ROSS ROAD/PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD TO U.S. 1. (ORIGINAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $27,674,118.01) (AMENDS R-97-133-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(5)

CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH THE RIO-BAK CORPORATION, INC., FOR $15,065
TO ADD EXISTING STORM DRAIN, AND MODIFY STRUCTURE TO
ACCOMMODATE EXISTING DRAINAGE CONDITIONS AT SOUTH OUTER
PERIMETER ROAD, PHASE II, PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. 
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $2,734,451.22) (AMENDS R-98-1203-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(6)

CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH SIGNAL GROUP, INC.,FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF
30 DAYS DUE TO RAIN DAYS ON LANDSIDE SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$1,071,311.23) (AMENDS R-98-670-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(7)

CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH C & A CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $10,332 FOR
FINAL ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT QUANTITIES TO MATCH ACTUAL
QUANTITIES INSTALLED; ADDITIONAL RESTORATION, POTHOLING OF
WATER MAIN AND TELEPHONE AT MYLA LANE/MYRTLE LANE WATER MAIN
EXTENSION. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $119,373) (AMENDS
R-99-70-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.4. - CONTINUED

e.

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

(1)

CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH LUTZ BUILDERS, INC., FOR $4,448 TO PROVIDE
PILINGS FOR CONCRETE WALKWAY AND NEW BASE FOR EXISTING
FLAGPOLE; RELOCATE EXISTING FLAGPOLE; AND OMIT NEW DOOR AND
NEW METAL FRAME AT WEST COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. 
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $214,103) (AMENDS R-98-1738-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(2)

CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH VILA AND SON LANDSCAPING FOR $4,725 TO
PLANT 17 TREES AT STATION 45, LOCATED AT 15450 JOG ROAD,
DELRAY BEACH, ANNUAL ROADWAY LANDSCAPING PROJECT 99052. 
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $765,000) (AMENDS R-98-1861-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(3)

CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH J. W. CHEATHAM, INC., FOR $8,133 TO REMOVE
AND DISPOSE OF EXISTING ASBESTOS WATER MAIN FROM NEW ROADWAY
AT CONGRESS AVENUE/NORTHLAKE RELIEVER/SILVER BEACH ROAD. 
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $5,297,827.96) (AMENDS
R-98-1414-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(4)

CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH COMMUNITY ASPHALT CORPORATION FOR $524 FOR
RESTORATION OF SLOPE PAVEMENT ON WEST SIDE OF MILITARY TRAIL
UNDER GLADES ROAD BRIDGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$2,509,696) (AMENDS R-99-636-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(5)

CHANGE ORDER 3 FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF 17 DAYS DUE TO REDESIGN
OF ROADWAY TO AVOID EMBANKMENT ALONG SUPER-ELEVATED CURVE
ENCROACHING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT BIG BLUE TRACE AND STATE
ROAD 80. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$1,870,741) (AMENDS R-98-748-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(6)

CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH GOLDEN EAGLE ENGINEERING FOR A TIME
EXTENSION OF 10 DAYS FOR UTILITY RELOCATION DELAYS AT PALMETTO
PARK ROAD AND LYONS ROAD INTERSECTION. NO FISCAL IMPACT. 
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $344,641.95) (AMENDS
R-98-1418-D) APPROVED 7-13-99 

(7)

CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH RIO-BAK CORPORATION FOR $3,630 TO RELOCATE
EXISTING PRIVATE STREETLIGHT AS PART OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AT BELVEDERE ROAD AND HAVERHILL ROAD. 
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,772,181.34) (AMENDS
R-98-1407-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.4. - CONTINUED

f.

THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENTS WERE
APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING MAY 1999:

(1)

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO ARZ BUILDERS, INC., OF
$82,054 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PALMETTO PARK ROAD MEDIAN CURBING
AT A 2.84 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT,
WHICH WAS $79,788. (AMENDS R-98-1417-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(2)

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE
OF $224,643 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF YAMATO ROAD FROM INTERSTATE-95
TO CONGRESS AVENUE AT A 3.42 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, WHICH WAS $217,205. (AMENDS
R-98-820-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(3)

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO CHARLES S. WHITESIDE OF
$148,915 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RANCHETTE ROAD STREET
IMPROVEMENTS AT AN 8.61 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT, WHICH WAS $137,108. (AMENDS R-98-758-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(4)

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO CHARLES S. WHITESIDE 
OF $152,549 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WEYMOUTH STREET STREET
IMPROVEMENTS AT A 0.46 PERCENT DECREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT, WHICH WAS $153,252. (AMENDS R-98-1760-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

(5)

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO C & A CONTRACTING,
INC., OF $129,705 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MYLA LANE AND MYRTLE
LANE WATER MAIN EXTENSION AT AN 8.66 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, WHICH WAS $119,373. (AMENDS
R-99-70-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(6)

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO MURRAY LOGAN
CONSTRUCTION OF FOR REHABILITATION OF PUMP STATIONS 976, 979,
AND 1052 AT THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, WHICH WAS $248,010. 
(AMENDS R-998-1380-D) APPROVED 7-13-99 

g.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE NOT REPORTED TO CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT
AND CONTROL IN TIME FOR THE APRIL 1999 REPORT:

(1)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 53 WITH BRIDGE
DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $7,632 FOR PHASE I OF FOUR POINTS CENTER
ROOF TRUSS SYSTEM. (AMENDS R-94-1386-D) APPROVED 7-13-99 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.4.g. - CONTINUED

(2)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH POOLE &
KENT COMPANY FOR $2,350 TO PROVIDE ALL SUPERVISION, LABOR,
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND TOOLS TO ADD EIGHT TWO-INCH PIPE
SUPPORTS FOR NEW SIX-INCH CHILLED WATER PIPING IN THE CRIMINAL
JUSTICE CENTER HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING
MODIFICATIONS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $720,000) 
(AMENDS R-99-153-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

(3)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH SELECT
CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $5,103 TO REROUTE UNDERGROUND CHILLED
WATER PIPING IN THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S BUILDING. (ORIGINAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,721,000) (AMENDS R-97-1468-D) APPROVED
7-13-99

(4)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION/CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH BRIDGE
DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $6,780 TO DESIGN AND PREPARE PLANS FOR
A BOX CULVERT EXTENSION AT HAVERHILL ROAD/COMMUNITY DRIVE TO
LAKESIDE GREEN BOULEVARD. (AMENDS R-98-1590-D) APPROVED
7-13-99 

3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

3.C.1. RESOLUTION R-99-1160

RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION ADDING TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT PARCELS 227, 228, 229, AND 230, AND REVISING LEGAL
DESCRIPTIONS OF PARCELS 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,
109, 110, 116, 117, 119, 120, AND 123 AS FEE SIMPLE RIGHT-OF
WAY, AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT PARCELS 200, 201,
202, 203, 204, 215, 216, 218, AND 219 FOR THE 45TH STREET AND
AUSTRALIAN AVENUE PROJECT AT AN ESTIMATED TOTAL APPRAISED
VALUE OF $123,850. (AMENDS R-98-970) ADOPTED 7-13-99

3.C.2. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-920

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT DISTRICT
B FUND OF $1,000 FROM RESERVES TO THE RANCHETTE ROAD STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.C.3. 

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT
OF $2,200 FOR PARCEL 14, LOCATED AT 3618 LANTANA ROAD,
REQUIRED FOR THE LANTANA ROAD FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS
AVENUE PROJECT. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.C.4. RESOLUTION R-99-1161

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE MAINTENANCE OF PERSIMMON BOULEVARD
FROM SEMINOLE PRATT WHITNEY ROAD TO 650 FEET EAST AT AN
ESTIMATED COST OF $570 ANNUALLY. ADOPTED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.C.5.

a. RESOLUTION R-99-1162

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES KNOWN AS
PARCELS 311 AND 319 AS PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENTS AS
NECESSARY FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SEMINOLE RANCHES
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED AT ANDERSON LANE AND 105TH
AVENUE, AT AN ESTIMATED APPRAISED VALUE OF $4,000; AND
AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF APPRAISERS AND THE FILING OF
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. ADOPTED 7-13-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-921

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT DISTRICT
C FUND OF $7,700 FROM RESERVES TO THE SEMINOLE RANCHES STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.C.6. DELETED

3.C.7. DOCUMENT R-99-1163-D

CONTRACT WITH CHARLES S. WHITESIDE, INC., FOR $166,934.25 FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROWNS FARM ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 880
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None

3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

3.E.1. DOCUMENT R-99-1164-D

CONTRACT WITH REHAB THERAPY WORKS FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
OF $10,000 TO PROVIDE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES TO HEAD
START CHILDREN FROM JULY 13, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. 
FUNDS FOR THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITH $8,000 IN U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDS AND $2,000 IN
COUNTY FUNDS. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.E.2. DOCUMENT R-99-1165-D

RATIFY THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON A LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR $462,776 TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
THROUGH THE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM TO 4,465 ELIGIBLE
HOUSEHOLDS TO ASSIST WITH ENERGY BILLS AND CRISIS ASSISTANCE
TO PREVENT DISCONNECTION OF UTILITY SERVICE FROM APRIL 1,
1999, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2000. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED 
APPROVED 7-13-99

3.E.3. DOCUMENT R-99-1166-D

MODIFICATION 1 TO THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM CONTRACT INCREASING THE COUNTY'S AUTHORITY TO INCUR
COSTS UP TO THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $462,776 FROM APRIL
1, 1999, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2000. UNDER THE PREVIOUS CONTRACT
THE COUNTY WAS ONLY AUTHORIZED TO INCUR COSTS UP TO $67,103
UNTIL FINAL DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS APPROVAL. NO
LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. (AMENDS R-99-1165-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.E.4. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-919

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (LIHEAP) FOR $389,824 TO ALIGN THE BUDGET TO REFLECT
MODIFICATION 1 TO THE LIHEAP CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. (SEE R-99-1166-D) APPROVED
7-13-99 

3.E.5. DOCUMENT R-99-1167-D

RATIFY THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON A REFUNDING APPLICATION WITH
THE ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR FEDERAL FUNDS OF
$7,327,292 AND LOCAL MATCH OF $1,831,823; CONSISTING OF
$1,824,157 IN COUNTY FUNDS AND $7,666 IN TEACHER EDUCATION AND
COMPENSATION HELPS (TEACH) SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, FOR A TOTAL OF
$9,159,115 TO FUND AND OPERATE THE FULL-DAY/FULL-YEAR HEAD
START PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,
2000. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.E.6. DOCUMENT R-99-1168-D

RATIFY THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FUNDING
APPLICATION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND
FAMILIES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR
FEDERAL FUNDS OF $481,275 TO OPERATE THE EARLY HEAD START
PROGRAM FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1999, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2000. 
LOCAL MATCH OF $170,321 CONSISTS OF $46,803 IN COUNTY FUNDS,
$39,718 IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL FUNDS, $33,800 IN
QUANTUM FOUNDATION FUNDS, AND $50,000 IN HEALTHY START IN-KIND
CONTRIBUTION FUNDS. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.F. AIRPORTS

3.F.1. DOCUMENT R-99-1169-D

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION WITH L. J. NODARSE &
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $75,000 FOR TESTING LAB SERVICES
REQUIRED FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO RUNWAY 9L-27R AT THE PALM
BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (AMENDS R-97-205-D) APPROVED
7-13-99

3.F.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1170-D

CONTRACT WITH WALKER PARKING CONSULTANTS/ENGINEERS, INC., FOR
$1,343,100 FOR PARKING STRUCTURE 2 AT THE PALM BEACH
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. APPROVED 7-13-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-922

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AIRPORTS IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
FUND OF $1,343,100 FROM RESERVES TO THE PARKING STRUCTURE 2
PROJECT AT THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. APPROVED
7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.F.3.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1171-D

PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM R. COMP, JR., FOR A SALES
PRICE OF $34,000 AND REPLACEMENT HOUSING COSTS OF $18,326 FOR
ACQUISITION OF PARCEL W-61, LOCATED AT 4869 ELIZABETH STREET,
WEST PALM BEACH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT'S APPROVED PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY AND;
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM R. COMP, JR., FOR 4869 ELIZABETH
STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FOR $255 PER MONTH FROM JULY 13,
1999, THROUGH OCTOBER 12, 1999. APPROVED 7-13-99 

b. DOCUMENT R-99-1172-D

PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH DANA JOHN SYLVESTER FOR A SALES PRICE
OF $65,000 AND REPLACEMENT HOUSING COSTS OF $15,919 FOR
ACQUISITION OF PARCEL W-88, LOCATED AT 4984 ELIZABETH STREET,
WEST PALM BEACH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT'S APPROVED PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY AND;
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DANA JOHN SYLVESTER FOR 4984 ELIZABETH
STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FOR $487.50 PER MONTH FROM JULY 13,
1999, THROUGH OCTOBER 12, 1999. APPROVED 7-13-99

c. DOCUMENT R-99-1173-D

PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. DICKINSON AND JOANNE L.
DICKINSON FOR A SALES PRICE OF $49,000 AND NO REPLACEMENT
HOUSING COSTS FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL W-99, LOCATED AT 4921
AMELIA STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PALM BEACH
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S APPROVED PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY
STUDY AND; LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JULIE DICKINSON FOR 4921
AMELIA STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FOR $400 PER MONTH FROM JULY
13, 1999, THROUGH OCTOBER 12, 1999. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.F.4. DOCUMENT R-99-1174-D

DECLARATION OF EASEMENT OVER APPROXIMATELY 842.5 SQUARE FEET
OF PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROPERTY FOR WATER AND
WASTEWATER UTILITIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW HANGAR AND OFFICE
FACILITIES BEING CONSTRUCTED BY JET AVIATION ASSOCIATES, LTD. 
(SEE R-85-1757-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

3.F.5. DOCUMENT R-99-1175-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE INTERNAL MEMORANDUM OF LEASE BETWEEN THE
DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS AND THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION,
REDUCING THE LEASEHOLD SIZE BY 51,218 SQUARE FEET TO 4,189
SQUARE FEET AND THE RENT FROM $33,292 TO $2,723 ANNUALLY, AND
EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS. (AMENDS
R-87-958) APPROVED 7-13-99

3.F.6. DOCUMENT R-99-1176-D

EASEMENT TO THE CREDIT UNION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY GRANTING
INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 0.848-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION
6 WHICH HAS BEEN LEASED TO THE DONALD J. TRUMP GOLF CLUB,
L.C., IN ORDER THAT CREDIT UNION EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS CAN
CONTINUE TO EXIT THE CREDIT UNION'S PARKING LOT ONTO DAVIS
ROAD AND GO SOUTH TO SUMMIT BOULEVARD. (SEE R-97-2018-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

3.G.1. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-979

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE FUND AREA D FOR
$64,567 RECOGNIZING ROAD IMPACT FEES FOR THE IRONHORSE
BOULEVARD/JOG ROAD/NORTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT AGREEMENT. (SEE R-96-765-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

3.G.2. 

AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR OR HER DESIGNEE TO CERTIFY THE NON-AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL ON ELECTRONIC MEDIA TO THE TAX
COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 197, FLORIDA STATUTES. APPROVED
7-13-99

3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

3.H.1. 

a.

FILING OF CLAIMS FOR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE OMEGA FIRE
SPRINKLERS IN THE FOLLOWING 12 PALM BEACH COUNTY FACILITIES:

JUPITER LIBRARY
NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY
OKEECHOBEE LIBRARY
ROYAL PALM BEACH LIBRARY
FOUR POINTS
GREENACRES LIBRARY
MORIKAMI MUSEUM
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
WEST BOYNTON LIBRARY

FOR THESE BUILDINGS, CENTRAL SPRINKLER COMPANY WILL SUPPLY
COMPLIANT REPLACEMENT HEADS AT NO COST TO THE COUNTY AND THE
COUNTY WILL INITIALLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSTALLATION
COSTS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $40,000.

MAIN JAIL
A BUILDING 108
B BUILDING 111 AND 111B 
SOUTH TOWER 542
STOCKADE
F DORMITORY BUILDING 066
G DORMITORY BUILDING 180
H DORMITORY BUILDING 181
J AND K DORM BUILDING 183
L AND M DORM BUILDING 184
WEST COUNTY JAIL
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPLEX

FOR THESE BUILDINGS, CENTRAL SPRINKLER COMPANY DOES NOT MAKE
VANDAL RESISTANT "PROHIBITOR" REPLACEMENT MODELS SO THE COUNTY
WILL INITIALLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING THE REPLACEMENT
HEADS AND THE INSTALLATION COSTS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF
$210,000. ALL COSTS FROM THE 12 BUILDINGS INCURRED BY THE
COUNTY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE OMEGA SPRINKLER
REPLACEMENT TRUST FUND BEING ESTABLISHED BY CENTRAL SPRINKLER
COMPANY. APPROVED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.H.1. - CONTINUED

b. DOCUMENT R-99-1177-D

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS FORM IN FAVOR OF CENTRAL
SPRINKLER COMPANY IN EXCHANGE FOR CENTRAL'S PROVIDING
REPLACEMENT SPRINKLERS, REPLACEMENT PARTS, OR $5 FOR EACH
DEFECTIVE OMEGA SPRINKLER, AND CREATING AND MAKING REQUIRED
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE OMEGA SPRINKLER REPLACEMENT TRUST FUND IN
WHICH THE COUNTY MAY PARTICIPATE. APPROVED 7-13-99

c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-937

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE PUBLIC BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR
$250,000 TO ESTABLISH AN OMEGA FIRE SPRINKLER REPLACEMENT
BUDGET LINE AND TO RECOGNIZED FUNDING FROM THE OMEGA SPRINKLER
REPLACEMENT TRUST FUND. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.H.2. DOCUMENT R-99-1178-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO THE JOB ORDER CONTRACT WITH H. A. CONTRACTING
CORPORATION FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION WITH A MAXIMUM VALUE OF
$1 MILLION. THE CONTRACTOR WILL CONTINUE TO PERFORM AS AN
ANNUAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF MAINTENANCE
AND CAPITAL PROJECTS UNTIL JULY 12, 2000, OR UNTIL THE TOTAL
DOLLAR VALUE OF WORK AUTHORIZATIONS TOTALS $1 MILLION. 
(AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

3.H.3. See Pages 37-38.

3.H.4.

a.

PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION OF $547,318.50 TO SCHWAB, TWITTY &
HANSER ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC., AND THOMPSON, VENTULETT,
STAINBACK AND ASSOCIATES FOR SCHEMATIC DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
CONVENTION CENTER PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY'S AUTHORIZATION ON
DECEMBER 15, 1998. THE VALUE FOR THESE SERVICES WILL BE
REFLECTED AS ALREADY PAID WHEN AND IF THE CONTRACT FOR FULL
DESIGN SERVICES IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD. APPROVED 7-13-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-871

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 4TH CENT
LOCAL OPTION TAX FUND OF $2,405,293 FROM RESERVES TO FUND THE
DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS FOR THE CONVENTION
CENTER. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.H.5. DOCUMENT R-99-1179-D

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH
STEPHEN BORUFF, AIA, ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS, INC., FOR
$67,710 TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
THE WEST BOYNTON BEACH FIRE STATION LOCATED NEAR THE
INTERSECTION OF BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD AND THE FLORIDA
TURNPIKE. (AMENDS R-99-567-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.H.6. DOCUMENT R-99-1180-D

CONTRACT WITH DIPOMPEO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR $1.949
MILLION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVIERA BEACH HEAD START
FACILITY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING
BOULEVARD AND AVENUE P IN RIVIERA BEACH WITHIN 350 DAYS FROM
THE DATE STATED IN THE NOTICE TO PROCEED. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.H.7.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1181-D

CONTRACT WITH MARINE ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR
$184,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WESTGATE COMMUNITY PARK
BALLFIELD ADDITION WITHIN 120 DAYS FROM THE DATE STATED IN THE
NOTICE TO PROCEED. APPROVED 7-13-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-938

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENTS FUND OF $65,000 FROM
RESERVES TO THE WESTGATE COMMUNITY CENTER ACCOUNT FOR THE
WESTGATE COMMUNITY PARK BALLFIELD ADDITION. APPROVED 7-13-99 

3.H.8.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1182-D

CONTRACT WITH DIPOMPEO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR $3.449
MILLION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEMINOLE PALMS AQUATIC
CENTER LOCATED ON LAMSTEIN LANE WITHIN 300 DAYS FROM THE DATE
STATED IN THE NOTICE TO PROCEED. APPROVED 7-13-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-981

BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND OF $200,000
FROM RESERVES TO THE SEMINOLE PALMS AQUATIC CENTER. APPROVED
7-13-99

c. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-980

BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE PARKS IMPACT FEE ZONE 2 FUND OF
$500,000 FROM RESERVES TO THE SEMINOLE PALM AQUATIC CENTER. 
APPROVED 7-13-99

3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

3.I.1. 

FUNDING UNDER THE PROPERTY REHABILITATION PROGRAM USING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR JUDY LEIDIG
RESIDING IN UNINCORPORATED WEST PALM BEACH FOR $24,150, YVONNE
DUPREE RESIDING IN RIVIERA BEACH FOR $22,000, CAROLYN G.
ALBERTY RESIDING IN MANGONIA PARK FOR $23,800, AND CYNTHIA
GREEN-BANKS AND THELMA MAE STIDHUM RESIDING IN SOUTH BAY FOR
$27,400, WITH A WAIVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM FUNDING AMOUNT OF
$20,000. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. APPROVED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.I.2. DOCUMENT R-99-1183-D

MORTGAGE AND NOTE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT TO ADJUST THE TERMS
OF THE INDEBTEDNESS CREATED BY A RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION
LOW-INTEREST LOAN WITH CHRISTINE FLINT OF RIVIERA BEACH FOR
$11,800 FROM A REPAYABLE LOAN TO A CONDITIONAL GRANT USING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. NO LOCAL MATCH
REQUIRED. (SEE ITEM 3.E.10. OF 7-23-91) APPROVED 7-13-99

3.J. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

3.J.1. RESOLUTION R-99-1184

RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS OF $1,571.90 FOR ABATEMENT OF
NUISANCES AGAINST TIMOTHY POWERS, 89 SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE, WEST
PALM BEACH. ADOPTED 7-13-99

3.K. WATER UTILITIES

3.K.1. DOCUMENT R-99-1185-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH
FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION
DATE TO JULY 30, 1999, TO ALLOW TIME TO PROCESS THE FINAL
PAYMENT OF $54,683. (AMENDS R-97-70-D) APPROVED 7-13-99 

3.K.2. DOCUMENT R-99-1186-D

CONTRACT WITH MAN-CON INCORPORATED FOR $1.250 MILLION FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 10,200 LINEAR FEET OF 20 INCH
MEMBRANE CONCENTRATE PIPELINE FROM WATER TREATMENT PLANT 3 TO
THE SOUTHERN REGION WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY. APPROVED
7-13-99

3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

3.L.1. 

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1187-D

GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS UP TO $1,999,920
EXPENDED BY THE COUNTY IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE JUNO BEACH
SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. APPROVED
7-13-99

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-928

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE BEACH IMPROVEMENT FUND OF $1,999,920
TO RECOGNIZE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE JUNO BEACH SHORE PROTECTION
PROJECT. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.L.2. DELETED

3.L.3. RESOLUTION R-99-1188

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE NATURAL AREAS MANAGEMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT FOR
SEAT 6 FROM A MEMBER OF THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS
ACQUISITION SELECTION COMMITTEE TO A MEMBER OF THE
CONSERVATION LANDS ACQUISITION SELECTION COMMITTEE. (AMENDS
R-94-1051) ADOPTED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.L.4. DELETED

3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION

3.M.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1189-D

FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF BOCA RATON FOR $20,000 TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR
HILLSBORO CANAL DREDGING. (SEE R-99-77) APPROVED 7-13-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-944

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND OF $20,000 FROM
FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (FBIP) RESERVES FOR NEW
PROJECTS TO (FBIP) BOCA RATON AND HILLSBORO CANAL DREDGING. 
APPROVED 7-13-99

3.M.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1190-D

AGREEMENT WITH BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
INC., IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR AFTER- SCHOOL
MENTORING PROGRAMS FROM JULY 13, 1999, THROUGH JULY 12, 2000. 
APPROVED 7-13-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-943

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND OF $5,000 FROM
RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 4 TO BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS AFTER-
SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAMS. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.M.3. 

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1191-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE MISSION IN A NOT-
TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR A SOCCER PROGRAM FROM JULY 13,
1999, THROUGH JANUARY 12, 2000. APPROVED 7-13-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-942

BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND OF $2,000
FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 5 TO OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
MISSION SOCCER PROGRAM. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.M.4. DOCUMENT R-99-1192-D

MONTH-TO-MONTH BOAT SLIP RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
RIVIERA BEACH MARINA FOR $325 PER MONTH, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT. APPROVED 7-13-99 

3.N. LIBRARY - None

3.P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None

3.Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION - None

3.R. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL - None

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.S. FIRE-RESCUE

3.S.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1193-D

FIVE-YEAR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WEST PALM
BEACH FOR $300,000 FOR REGIONAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
MITIGATION, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1998. FUNDING WILL BE
PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. (SEE
R-98-1637-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-1194-D

FIVE-YEAR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BOCA RATON FOR
$150,000 FOR REGIONAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MITIGATION,
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1998. FUNDING WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. (SEE R-98-1637-D) 
APPROVED 7-13-99

3.S.2. DOCUMENT R-99-1195-D

FIVE-YEAR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COMMUNITY
COLLEGE FOR $10,000 FOR THE FIRST YEAR AND A 5 PERCENT
INCREASE FOR EACH SUBSEQUENT YEAR FOR FIRE CODE INSPECTION
SERVICES THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. FIRE-RESCUE WILL BE
INSPECTING THE COLLEGE'S PROPERTIES UTILIZING THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND ADVISING
THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NECESSARY CORRECTIONS. 
APPROVED 7-13-99

3.T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None

3.U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES

3.U.1. DOCUMENT R-99-1196-D

RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC., FOR $164,786.70
FOR ENTERPRISE-WIDE SERVER MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND SUPPORT
FROM MARCH 1, 1999, THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2000. (AMENDS
R-98-641-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

3.V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

3.V.1. DOCUMENT R-99-1197-D

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION REVIEW AND PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE TREASURE
COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, THE PORT OF PALM BEACH
DISTRICT, AND THE TRI-COUNTY COMMUTER RAIL AUTHORITY FOR
COORDINATION OF MPO PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES WITH
METROPOLITAN COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.X. PUBLIC SAFETY

3.X.1. DOCUMENT R-99-1198-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE
ASSOCIATES, P.A., FOR $30,000 TO PROVIDE PEDIATRIC PHYSICIAN
SERVICES AT THE HIGHRIDGE FAMILY CENTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000. 
(AMENDS R-97-1146-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

3.X.2. DOCUMENT R-99-1199-D

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MEDICAL
EXAMINER'S DEPARTMENT FOR AN ESTIMATED $100,000 ANNUAL COST
FOR USE OF MIAMI'S FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY TESTING FROM
JULY 1, 1999, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.X.3.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1200-D

CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR
$84,790 IN GRANT FUNDS AND A LOCAL MATCH TOTALING $71,112,
CONSISTING OF $29,786 IN SHERIFF FUNDS AND $41,326 IN
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING A
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) TRAINING PROGRAM AND
A TELEPHONE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM; AND A STANDARD
CONTRACT FOR THE TEMPORARY HIRING OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
AS CERT INSTRUCTORS; AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SUBCONTRACTS WITH
THE CERT INSTRUCTORS. APPROVED 7-13-99

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-964

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $84,790 TO ESTABLISH
THE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TO FUND THE COMMUNITY
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM.

3.Y. PURCHASING - None

3.Z. RISK MANAGEMENT

3.Z.1. DOCUMENT R-99-1201-D

AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FORM
5500 FOR THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
FOR PLAN YEAR 1998. APPROVED 7-13-99

3.AA. PALM TRAN - None

3.BB. SHERIFF'S OFFICE

3.BB.1. 

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1202-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE CONTINUATION GRANT WITH THE FLORIDA
COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE TO RECOGNIZE THE THIRD YEAR
AWARD OF $172,957.43 FOR THE WEED AND SEED AMERICORPS PROGRAM
FROM JANUARY 1, 1999, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999. (AMENDS
R-96-1549-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

CONSENT AGENDA- CONTINUED

3.BB.1. - CONTINUED

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-929

BUDGET AMENDMENT WITHIN THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM FUND
TOTALING $463,706; INCREASING THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM BUDGET BY
A TOTAL OF $375,956, WHICH INCLUDES A $117,449 BALANCE FROM
THE 1998 AMERICORPS GRANT, $172,957.43 FOR THE 1999 AMERICORPS
GRANT, A $35,000 MATCH PROVIDED BY UNUSED MATCH FROM THE CITY
OF RIVIERA BEACH AND DONATED WEED AND SEED FUNDS, AND A
$50,549 BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD FROM 1998; AND INCREASING THE
WEED AND SEED PROGRAM BUDGET BY $87,750 RECOGNIZING THE
BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD FROM 1998. APPROVED 7-13-99 

3.BB.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1203-D

SUPPLEMENT 2 TO THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE GRANT AWARD
FOR $148,346 FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE COPS MORE 96 PROGRAM
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999. THE REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH OF
$49,456 WILL BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
TRUST FUND. (AMENDS R-97-1058-D) APPROVED 7-13-99

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-984

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE SHERIFF'S GRANT FUND FOR $148,346 TO
RECOGNIZE GRANT AWARD FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE COPS MORE 96 PROGRAM THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1999. APPROVED 7-13-99

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

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

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

4.A.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO SID SOLOWAY FOR HIS
YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY HEALTH
FACILITIES AUTHORITY. PRESENTED 7-13-99

4.B.

1999 ANIMAL KINDNESS AWARD PRESENTED TO ISABELLA (BELL)
STEWART IN RECOGNITION OF HER COMMITMENT TO ANIMALS BY
FOSTERING CATS AND KITTENS, PROVIDING FOR VETERINARY
ATTENTION; NURTURING WITH PATIENCE, LOVE, AND UNDERSTANDING;
AND ASSISTING IN THEIR ADOPTION. PRESENTED 7-13-99

4.C.

1999 ANIMAL KINDNESS AWARD PRESENTED TO DAN SHORTER IN
RECOGNITION OF HIS INITIATING THE PUPPY AND KITTEN "PETCAM";
DONATING CAMERAS AND TELEPHONE LINE FOR A PALM BEACH COUNTY
WEBSITE OF PET AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION; INCREASING PET
ADOPTIONS; AND IMPROVING THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS. PRESENTED
7-13-99

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - CONTINUED

4.D.

PROCLAMATION HONORING THE MERGING OF THE GAME AND FRESH WATER
FISH COMMISSION AND THE MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION INTO THE
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 1999. PRESENTED 7-13-99

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

PROOF OF PUBLICATION. APPROVED 7-13-99

MOTION to receive and file Proof of Publication 584500. Motion by
Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and
carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Lee absent.

4.1.a. ORDINANCE 99-16

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING ORDINANCE, TO
INCLUDE A 5 PERCENT INCREASE TO ALL EXISTING OCCUPATIONAL
LICENSE TAX RATES, INCREASE THE TAX COLLECTOR'S PENALTY FOR A
LATE PAYMENT FEE OF $5 TO $10, COMBINING EXISTING DANCE FLOOR
AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORIES INTO A DANCE AND
ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORY; AND CREATING A CATEGORY FOR DETACHED
AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES AND CASH DISPENSERS. (AMENDS
ORDINANCE 72-2 AS AMENDED) (P.O.P. 584500) ADOPTED 7-13-99

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

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

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

5. REGULAR AGENDA

5.A. ADMINISTRATION

5.A.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1204-D

FILM AND TELEVISION INCENTIVE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL
WEATHER NETWORKS, INC., FOR $100,000 TO SUPPORT THE RELOCATION
OF ITS FACILITY FROM JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, TO PALM BEACH
COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A PRODUCTION AND
DISTRIBUTION WEATHER ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM WITH A TELEPORT
SERVICE. APPROVED 7-13-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-895

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND OF $50,000
FROM RESERVES TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER NETWORKS, INC.,
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION WEATHER ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM. 
AN ADDITIONAL $50,000 WILL BE PROVIDED FROM THE FILM AND
TELEVISION INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM. APPROVED 7-13-99

MOTION to approve the grant agreement and the budget transfer. 
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner
Roberts, and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Lee
absent.

REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.A.2. RESOLUTION R-99-1205

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND
OPERATIONS POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING A
COMMISSIONER TO FILL THE POSITION FROM THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS. ADOPTED 7-13-99

Commissioner Roberts nominated Commissioner McCarty to fill
the position on the Communications Systems and Operations
Policy Advisory Committee.

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

5.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY

5.B.1. 

FINAL SETTLEMENT OF $50,000, INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND
COSTS, IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE PERSONAL INJURY CASE OF RANDI
MOLLICA V. THE COUNTY. ON MAY 21, 1996, AT THE INTERSECTION
OF STATE ROAD 7 AND STATE ROAD 798, THE PLAINTIFF ALLEGES THAT
HER VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY A COUNTY TRUCK. APPROVED
7-13-99

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

5.B.2. DOCUMENT R-99-1206-D

FINAL SETTLEMENT OF $75,000, INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND
COSTS, IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE PERSONAL INJURY CASE OF NOBERTO
PINTO-VEGA AND AMALIA PINTO-VEGA V. THE COUNTY. ON AUGUST 17,
1995, AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL AND
BELVEDERE ROAD, THE PLAINTIFFS ALLEGE THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS
HIT FROM BEHIND BY A COUNTY VEHICLE. APPROVED 7-13-99

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

5.B.3. 

APPOINT THE LAW FIRM OF RUDEN, MCCLOSKEY, SMITH, SCHUSTER &
RUSSELL, P.A., TO PROVIDE BOND COUNSEL AND RELATED LEGAL
SERVICES FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER FINANCING; AND AUTHORIZE
THE LAW FIRM TO BEGIN PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES IMMEDIATELY
BECAUSE OF TIME CONSTRAINTS. APPROVED 7-13-99

MOTION to appoint the law firm and authorize the firm to begin to
provide the services immediately. Motion by Commissioner
Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 5-0. 
Commissioners Aaronson and Lee absent.


REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.B.4.

SETTLEMENT TOTALING $43,657.40, INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY FEES AND
COSTS AND THE CLERK'S REGISTRY DEPOSIT FEE OF $100, IN THE
EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION OF THE COUNTY V. BRUCE D. LUCAS ET AL.,
FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 102 LOCATED IN WESTGATE ESTATES FOR
THE WESTGATE AVENUE FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE
PROJECT. APPROVED 7-13-99

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

5.B.5.

a.

SETTLEMENT OF $114,059.45, INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY FEES AND
COSTS, IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION OF THE COUNTY V. BRUCE D.
LUCAS ET AL., FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 108 FOR THE WESTGATE
AVENUE FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. 
APPROVED 7-13-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-918

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
$106,000 FROM RESERVES FOR THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION TO THE
WESTGATE AVENUE FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE
PROJECT. APPROVED 7-13-99

MOTION to approve the settlement and the budget transfer. Motion
by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and
carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Lee absent.

5.C. RISK MANAGEMENT

5.C.1.

DENIAL OF REQUEST BY MONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TO ASSUME THE
COMMUNICATION AND ENROLLMENT OF ALL EXISTING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
IN EXCHANGE FOR THE RIGHT TO SELL ADDITIONAL INSURANCE
COVERAGE(S) TO EMPLOYEES IN ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS DURING THE
EMPLOYEE'S WORKING HOURS. APPROVED REQUEST 7-13-99

MOTION to approve the request by MONY Life Insurance Company for a
one-year period. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by
Commissioner Roberts, and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson
and Lee absent.

5.D. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

5.D.1. 

PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY
27, 1999 AT 9:30 A.M.; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE A OF THE
CODE ENFORCEMENT CITATION ORDINANCE BY ADDING THE WORK
IDENTIFICATION CARD ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING A $125 FINE. 
APPROVED 7-13-99

MOTION to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for public
hearing on July 27, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner
Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Roberts.

REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.D.1. - CONTINUED

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ed McJobian, in opposition to the ordinance, suggested that
adult entertainment establishments engaged in prostitution and
that this ordinance was licensing workers (prostitutes) in
these establishments to go forward and conduct their
activities.

Commissioner Marcus asked if extra County staff would be
needed to enforce the licensing. Code Enforcement Director
Terry Verner responded that no extra staff would be hired, as
the Public Safety Department would handle the issuance of the
identification cards and the Sheriff's Office would handle any
enforcement issues. Commissioner Masilotti remarked that this
ordinance was only the first step in regulating adult
entertainment establishments and ensuring that children were
not being manipulated in these places. 

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

5.E. PUBLIC SAFETY

5.E.1. 

PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY
27, 1999 AT 9:30 A.M.; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17,
ARTICLE V OF THE ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CODE REQUIRING PERFORMERS
IN ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS TO OBTAIN WORK
IDENTIFICATION CARDS. APPROVED 7-13-99

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ed McJobian, in opposition to the ordinance, argued that a
stricter ordinance was needed. He mentioned the fact that
other counties and states had passed strict ordinances that
resulted in the closing of many adult entertainment
establishments. He contended that this ordinance would not
protect residents from the spread of AIDS and other sexually
transmitted diseases which, he said, originated in these
establishments. Commissioner Masilotti mentioned that many of
the cities were not cooperating in a unified effort to develop
a stronger ordinance.

MOTION to approve the preliminary reading and advertise for public
hearing on July 27, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner
Masilotti and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.E.1. - CONTINUED

Commissioner Marcus said that it was her understanding that
all cities were regulated by a Countywide ordinance unless
they chose not to participate. Riviera Beach was the only
city that she knew had chosen not to participate in this
ordinance. Assistant County Attorney Kathleen M. Scarlett
confirmed the fact that each city must opt out if they do not
wish to participate in a Countywide ordinance. Ms. Marcus
again asked about the hiring of extra staff to handle the
added work load, and she questioned whether all establishments
would get notices in the mail. Public Safety Director Paul
Milelli responded that the hiring of extra staff was not
expected and that all establishments would receive
notification of the licensing process in time to inform all
their employees that they must obtain their identification
cards no later than September 1, 1999.

Commissioner McCarty commented upon the fact that AIDS was a
number one concern of Health Department Director Jean Malecki,
M.D. She noted that in Dr. Malecki's report on preventive
measures the public could take to stop the spread of AIDS,
adult entertainment establishments were not listed as a
source. She said she would be interested in receiving any
verification from a public health agency that cited adult
entertainment establishments as the origin of AIDS and/or
other sexually transmitted diseases. 

Commissioner Roberts pointed out that the Board did not
condone the behavior occurring in these establishments, and
that it was her belief that this ordinance was the first step
in regulating the adult entertainment business following the
guidelines of the Constitution. Commissioner Marcus added that
it was at the request of the State Attorney's Office and the
Sheriff's office that the Commission initiated this ordinance. 

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

5.F. PALM TRAN

5.F.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-1207-D

CONTRACT WITH AAA WHEELCHAIR AND WAGON SERVICES, INC., DBA
AMBULETTE OF THE PALM BEACHES, IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$24,462,675 FOR 65 PERCENT OF SPECTRAN DEDICATED VEHICLE
SERVICE FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. 
APPROVED 7-13-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-1208-D

CONTRACT WITH TWO-WHEELS TRANSPORT IN A NOT-TO- EXCEED AMOUNT
OF $13,504,071 FOR 35 PERCENT OF SPECTRAN DEDICATED VEHICLE
SERVICE FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. 
APPROVED 7-13-99

REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.F.1. - CONTINUED

c. DOCUMENT R-99-1209-D

CONTRACT WITH PALM BEACH TRANSPORTATION FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT
OF $870,000 FOR SPECTRAN NON-DEDICATED VEHICLE SERVICE; WITH
$337,500 FOR SERVICE TO AMBULATORY RIDERS AND $532,500 FOR
SERVICE TO NON-AMBULATORY RIDERS FROM OCTOBER 13, 1999,
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. APPROVED 7-13-99

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Stanley Voice, in support of the four carriers, expressed
concern that Intelitran's, the paratransit management firm
hired by the County, intention to contract with Medicaid to
handle their reservations along with the County's reservations
would be disastrous for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and Transportation Disabled (TD) clients. He contended that
Intelitran was having difficulty managing the reservations
they had without accepting 500 or more calls a day from
Medicaid clients. 

Assistant County Administrator Vince Bonvento explained that
Intelitran had the right to enter into a separate contract
with Medicaid without County approval. He informed the Board
that after discussions with Medicaid, they had agreed to
postpone their contract to allow the County time to assess
Intelitran's level of service. He mentioned that, although
Intelitran's level of service had improved, some problems
remained to be worked out. 

Commissioner Masilotti inquired as to the results of the
screening process established a few weeks ago to ensure that 
all clients who were using the door-to-door transportation
service were eligible. Mr. Bonvento said that the item was
scheduled on the July 27, 1999, Agenda for Board approval. 

Upon witnessing some irresponsible driving incidents by the
provider's drivers, Commissioner Marcus expressed concern that
safety regulations within the contract should specify the
training requirements for drivers. Mr. Bonvento stated that
upon contractual execution all providers and their drivers
would receive two full-day training sessions scheduled to be
held at the Clayton Hutcheson Agricultural Center. 
Commissioner Masilotti suggested that the contracts should
clearly specify driver safety requirements. Commissioner
Roberts noted that under Florida law vehicle-for-hire drivers
were limited to the number of tickets they could have before
losing their licenses.

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

5.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

5.G.1. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-990

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE GENERAL FUND OF $64,583 FROM
CONTINGENCY RESERVES TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY DEVELOPMENT
BOARD TO MEET THE COUNTY'S CONTRACTUAL PAYMENT OBLIGATION WITH
THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. APPROVED 7-13-99
REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.G.2.

a.

AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES FOR FY 1999-
2000 TO THE PROPERTY APPRAISER AS FOLLOWS: APPROVED 7-13-99



PROPOSED

OVER <UNDER>
ROLLBACK



MILLAGE
TAXES 
AMOUNT 
PERCENT


COUNTYWIDE NON-VOTED
4.6000
$310,532,834
$13,200,253
4.10%


COUNTYWIDE VOTED-DEBT
0.3456
23,339,046
-
-


TOTAL
COUNT YWIDE
4.9456
333,871,880
13,200,253
4.10%


LIBRARY
0.5246
19,618,975
646,985
3.41%


FIRE-RESCUE






FIRE-RESCUE MSTU
2.9129
76,778,421
5,408,676
7.58%


GLADES REGIONAL MSTU
1.1838
933,597
214,353
29.80%


JUPITER FIRE-RESCUE 
MSTU
1.8876
5,766,888
-87,988
-1.50%


AGGREGATE-EXCLUDING 
VOTED DEBT
6.1272
413,630,715
19,382,279
4.92%


b.

AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING DATES OF
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AT 7:00 P.M. AND THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 6TH FLOOR OF THE
GOVERNMENTAL CENTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 TO THE PROPERTY
APPRAISER. APPROVED 7-13-99 

c.

AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS TO ESTABLISH FUNDING IN
THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 BUDGET FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS APPROVED
AND ESTABLISHED IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. THESE PROJECTS
WERE APPROVED IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (1998-99) AFTER THE
PREPARATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND ARE THEREFORE NOT
CURRENTLY INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 BUDGET. THESE
ADJUSTMENTS WILL HAVE NO IMPACT ON PROPOSED AD VALOREM TAXES
AND WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE TENTATIVE BUDGET TO BE
PRESENTED AT THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING. APPROVED 7-13-99

MOTION to submit proposed millage rates, set the public hearing
dates, and establish funding for capital projects in the
Fiscal Year 1999-2000 budget. Motion by Commissioner Marcus,
seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 5-0. 
Commissioners Aaronson and Lee absent.

5.H. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

5.H.1. DOCUMENT R-99-1210-D

PUBLIC FACILITIES AGREEMENT AND A TRIP AGREEMENT WITH BLUE
LAKE, LTD., TO SET FORTH THE STANDARDS AND ADDITIONAL ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS WHICH MUST BE MET BEFORE BLUE LAKE LTD., CAN
OBTAIN THEIR DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FROM THE CITY OF BOCA
RATON. APPROVED 7-13-99.

MOTION to approve the agreements. Motion by Commissioner McCarty,
seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 5-0. 
Commissioners Aaronson and Lee absent. REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.H.2. DOCUMENT R-99-1211-D

CONTRACT WITH ROSSO RAVING & DRAINAGE, INC., FOR $824,831.25
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GLADES ROAD AND JOG ROAD/POWERLINE
ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. APPROVED 7-13-99

MOTION to approve the contract. Motion by Commissioner Marcus,
seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 5-0. 
Commissioners Aaronson and Lee absent.

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS

6.A. ADMINISTRATION

6.A.1.

APPOINTMENT OF DENNY ABBOTT TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC./WAGES COALITION, AND ("WDB") THROUGH
JANUARY 31, 2003. APPROVED 7-13-99

MOTION to approve the appointment. Motion by Commissioner Marcus,
seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 5-0. 
Commissioners Aaronson and Lee absent.

6.B. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

6.B.1.

REAPPOINTMENT OF HERBERT H. ZEBUTH TO SEAT 6 OF THE COUNTY'S
NATURAL AREAS MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (NAMAC) FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 31, 2000. 
MR. ZEBUTH ORIGINALLY FILLED SEAT 6 AS A MEMBER OF THE
COUNTY'S ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS ACQUISITION SELECTION
COMMITTEE (ESLASC), WHICH WAS SUNSET ON JUNE 7, 1999,
RESULTING IN A CHANGE TO THE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAT
6. APPROVED 7-13-99 

MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner
Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 5-0. 
Commissioners Aaronson and Lee absent.

6.C. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

6.C.1.

APPOINTMENT OF CARMELA STARACE AS AN ALTERNATE TO THE CITIZENS
TASK FORCE FOR THE TERM EXPIRING FEBRUARY 6, 2001. APPROVED
7-13-99

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

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - CONTINUED

6.C.2.

APPOINTMENT OF EITHER JAY HASNER OR THOMAS RYAN AND
APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY STAFF MEMBER AIMEE CRAIG TO THE BOCA
RATON AIRPORT AUTHORITY'S PART 150 NOISE STUDY UPDATE
COMMITTEE FOR THE DURATION OF THE STUDY ESTIMATED TO LAST
12-15 MONTHS. APPROVED THOMAS RYAN AND AIMEE CRAIG 7-13-99

MOTION to approve the appointment of Aimee Craig and appoint Thomas
Ryan. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by
Commissioner Roberts, and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson
and Lee absent.

6.D. COMMUNITY SERVICES

6.D.1.

APPOINTMENT OF MARY JANE REYNOLDS AND MARY CRAWFORD TO THE HIV
COMPREHENSIVE AIDS RESOURCES EMERGENCY COUNCIL FROM JULY 13,
1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2, 2000. APPROVED 7-13-99

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

ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

3.H.3. DOCUMENT R-99-1212-D

CONTRACT WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER, P.C., FOR $611,998 TO PROVIDE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REQUIRED TO FULFILL THE RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
DIVISION FROM DECEMBER 16, 1999, THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2002. 
(SEE R-97-2170-D) APPROVED AS AMENDED 7-13-99

Commissioner Roberts expressed concern that the County was
paying an excessive amount to Hazen and Sawyer to retain the
management services of John Chesher, P.E., to fill the
County's Capital Improvements Division Director position. She
suggested advertising the position for the purpose of
employing an in-house director at a more reasonable rate. 
County Administrator Weisman noted that Mr. Chesher of Hazen
and Sawyer was an outstanding individual who had worked on
County projects since 1986 with an excellent success record. 
He mentioned the unsuccessful attempts to hire an in-house
person to fill this position, noting that topnotch consultants
in this field were not willing to work at the County's pay
scale. Commissioner Newell asked if it was possible to do a
one-year extension allowing the County time to look for an
alternative during the interim. Mr. Weisman said it was
possible.

Commissioner Masilotti inquired as to the response received
during the advertising of this position. Deputy County
Administrator Patrick Miller informed the Board that
subsequent to a lack of response from qualified persons, the
County had even solicited local industry for assistance to no
avail.

MOTION to approve the contract. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and
seconded by Commissioner McCarty.

ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.H.3. - CONTINUED

Commissioner Roberts asked staff to research the methods by
which other counties handle their capital improvement
divisions. Commissioner Masilotti said that there was a state
agency that aided municipalities and counties with their
capital improvement projects for a flat fee of 3 percent. 
Commissioner Newell asked if this agency was willing to work
with large counties. Ms. Roberts responded that, to her
knowledge, the size of a county was not a factor and that she
was aware of counties that had used the service and were
satisfied with the results. Mr. Newell suggested that staff
research this option.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion FAILED 2-3. Commissioners
Masilotti, Newell, and Roberts opposed. Commissioners
Aaronson and Lee absent.

SUBSTITUTE MOTION to extend the contract for a one-year period from
December 16, 1999, with the option of renewal and to direct
staff to review options for finding a permanent Capital
Improvements Division Director. Motion by Commissioner
Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 4-1. 
Commissioner Roberts opposed. Commissioners Aaronson and Lee
absent.

6.E. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS

6.E.1.

APPOINTMENT OF RAYMOND PUZZITIELLO TO THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT. APPROVED 7-13-99

No backup provided.

MOTION to approve the appointment. Motion by Commissioner
Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 5-0. 
Commissioners Aaronson and Lee absent.

(CLERK'S NOTE: The following three appointments were considered
together.)

6.E.2.

APPOINTMENT OF CHELLE KONYK TO THE WATER UTILITIES ADVISORY
BOARD. APPROVED 7-13-99

No backup provided.

6.E.3.

APPOINTMENT OF JIM BRONSTEIN TO THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL. APPROVED 7-13-99

No backup provided.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - CONTINUED

6.E.4.

APPOINTMENT OF SANDRA GREENBERG TO THE LAND USE ADVISORY
BOARD. APPROVED 7-13-99

No backup provided.

MOTION to approve the appointments of Chelle Konyk, Jim Bronstein,
and Sandra Greenberg. Motion by Commissioner Roberts on
behalf of Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner
Marcus, and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson and Lee
absent.

7. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. - See Page 44.

8. STAFF COMMENTS

8.A. ADMINISTRATION

8.A.1.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WORKSHOP
CONCERNING THE JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK. ANNOUNCED
7-13-99

County Administrator Weisman announced that the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection had scheduled a
workshop for Tuesday, August 17, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in Hobe
Sound, to discuss the master plan for the Jonathan Dickinson
State Park. 

8.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None

9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

9.A. COMMISSIONER TONY MASILOTTI

9.A.1.

POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOREST HILL BOULEVARD CRALLS AMENDMENT TO
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM THE JULY 28, 1999, MEETING TO THE
AUGUST 24, 1999, MEETING. APPROVED 7-13-99

Commissioner Masilotti requested postponement of the Forest
Hill Boulevard Constrained Roadways at a Lower Level of
Service (CRALLS) amendment until the August meeting. 
Commissioner Marcus said she was under the impression that a
decision had to be made in July. Staff responded that at the
July meeting the Board could continue the item until the
August meeting, at which time a decision would be necessary to
allow the CRALLS to be included in the 1999-2000 transmittal. 
Ms. Marcus expressed concern as to the availability of a
quorum at the August meeting. Commissioner McCarty suggested
scheduling the item for a 2:00 p.m. time certain. Mr.
Masilotti said the postponement would give staff an
opportunity to work out the land use issues surrounding the
proposed Minto Development at State Road 7 and Forest Hill
Boulevard. Ms. Marcus agreed to the postponement, but asked
that staff be sure to notify all parties involved and ensure
that a quorum would be present for the final decision. The
Board informally agreed to the postponement.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CONTINUED

9.A.1. - CONTINUED

No backup provided.

(CLERK'S NOTE: For further comments by Commissioner Masilotti, see
Page 45.)

9.B. COMMISSIONER CAROL A. ROBERTS

9.B.1.

DRAFT ORDINANCE REGULATING LOCAL MOVING COMPANIES. APPROVED
7-13-99

Commissioner Roberts said that she had received numerous
complaints against various moving companies in the area. She
requested the Board's approval to draft a stricter ordinance
regulating these companies. Commissioner Marcus suggested
that Commissioner Roberts handle the details. Ms. Roberts
said it was her intention to put together a task force to
address the issue. The Board informally agreed.

No backup provided.

9.B.2.

LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS INTO THE
URBAN PARKS RECREATION RECOVERY PROGRAM. APPROVED 7-13-99

Commissioner Roberts requested that staff draft a letter for
the Chair's signature in support of the upcoming legislation
for the reappropriation of funds into the Urban Parks
Recreation Recovery Program. The Board informally agreed.

No backup provided.

9.B.3.

CHANNEL 20 TO TELEVISE THE 1999 LEGISLATIVE FORUM FOR THE
PARTNERSHIP FOR AGING ON OCTOBER 29, 1999. DISCUSSED WITH
DIRECTION 7-13-99

In response to a letter from Partnership for Aging Legislative
Committee Chair Mary M. Barnes, Commissioner Roberts requested
the Board's permission for Channel 20 to televise the 1999
Legislative Forum for the Partnership for Aging scheduled for
October 29, 1999. Commissioner Marcus asked staff to confirm
the availability of funds to cover the cost of televising the
program. Commissioner Newell agreed and asked staff to agenda
the item.

No backup provided.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CONTINUED

9.C. COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY

9.C.1.

WEB-FORM APPLICATIONS PERMITTING RESIDENTS TO SUBMIT BUDGET
SUGGESTIONS ONLINE. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 7-13-99

Commissioner McCarty made reference to a web-form application
being used in Santa Monica, California, as a part of a
multifaceted citizens' outreach program which permitted
residents to transmit budget suggestions online. She
suggested the possibility of designing a similar program for
Palm Beach County and asked staff to look into the method by
which Santa Monica was marketing their program.

No backup provided.

9.C.2.

WEB-BASED PURCHASING SYSTEM REQUIRING COMPANIES TO SELL BASIC
COMMODITIES TO THE COUNTY ONLINE. DISCUSSED 7-13-99

Commissioner McCarty made reference to a web-based purchasing
system being used in Orange County, California that required
companies to sell basic commodities to county governments
online. She said it was her understanding that this program
was one of the most advanced procurement systems in the
country, and she suggested staff research the possibility of
launching this system in Palm Beach County. Commissioner
Roberts agreed and noted that three years ago she had
submitted a package outlining a similar program. 

No backup provided.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CONTINUED

9.D. COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS

9.D.1.

UPDATE ON THE 13TH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. DISCUSSED
7-13-99

Commissioner Marcus summarized her discussions with the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Port of Palm
Beach, and the City of Riviera Beach regarding the 13th Street
improvement project from U.S. 1 to Old Dixie Highway. It was
her impression that the main issue was the timing due to the
Port's impending opening and the rapid progress of the Skypass
construction. The consensus of the MPO was that all parties
benefiting from the improvement should share equally in the
estimated $6 million cost for right-of-way acquisition and
beautification. Ms. Marcus said that, in order to expedite
the project, she suggested that the County authorize bonds to
provide funding up front with terms stipulating reimbursement
over a five-year period from the other entities involved. She
explained that this approach would permit construction to
begin and give each party time to research and apply for
federal and state funds. The Port had agreed, but Riviera
Beach had rejected the idea. Commissioner Marcus said she was
not aware of the reasons behind the City's rejection, but she
believed they were under the impression that the Port would
assume the financial responsibility for the improvements, as
13th Street was the main entrance to their cruise line
terminal. Commissioner Newell suggested that Commissioner
Marcus try to meet with Mayor Michael Brown of Riviera Beach
and discuss the issue before the next MPO meeting.

No backup provided.

(CLERK"S NOTE: For further comments by Commissioner Marcus, see
Page 44.)

9.E. COMMISSIONER WARREN H. NEWELL

9.E.1.

REQUEST BY COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER GARY R. NIKOLITS FOR
TERMINATION OF THE SEVEN THOROUGHFARE LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNITS ESTABLISHED IN 1994. DISCUSSED
WITH DIRECTION 7-13-99

Commissioner Newell referenced a letter from County Property
Appraiser Gary R. Nikolits requesting the termination of the
municipal service taxing units established in 1994 for the
purpose of funding the landscaping maintenance of County
thoroughfares. Mr. Nikolits contended that since the
Commission has decided to allocate funds from other sources
for road beautification and has never levied a millage in
these districts, the work load and costs associated with
accurately accounting for these districts on the ad valorem
tax roll was an unnecessary expense. Commissioner McCarty
agreed with Mr. Nikolits. Commissioner Marcus expressed
concern about the surety of future beautification funding
sources and suggested the cost to reinstate the taxing units
would be higher than maintaining them on the tax record. 
Commissioner Newell asked staff to research the issue and
bring back recommendations.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CONTINUED

9.E.2.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE TREASURE COAST SECTION OF THE AMERICAN
PLANNING ASSOCIATION FOR $5,000 TO FUND A STUDY TO ANALYZE THE
ISSUES OF TRAFFIC AND LAND USE APPROVALS WHICH AFFECT THE
QUALITY OF LIFE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. APPROVED 7-13-99

Commissioner Newell made reference to a letter from Anna S.
Cottrell, AICP, American Planning Association member,
requesting a $5,000 contribution to fund a study by the
Treasure Coast section of the American Planning Association to
analyze the issues of traffic and land use approvals which
will affect the quality of life in the County. Commissioner
McCarty said that she supported the study but questioned if
the findings would be Countywide recommendations. Mr. Newell
explained that the idea was to get professional planners,
engineers, attorneys, and community leaders together from all
parts of the County and develop a quality traffic performance
standards approval system. Ms. McCarty suggested members of
the Board should attend the session. Mr. Newell said this was
just the beginning stage and that ultimately the final
decision would come back to the Board. 

County Administrator Weisman informed the Board that funds
were available in the planning and consulting budget if the
Board wanted to approve the contribution today.

MOTION to approve the $5,000 contribution. Motion by Commissioner
Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 5-0. 
Commissioners Aaronson and Lee absent. 

9.E.3.

TEMPORARY CRALLS DESIGNATION FOR THE WINSTON TRAILS PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT. APPROVED 7-13-99

Commissioner Newell explained that Engineering was requesting
the approval of several temporary Constrained Roadway at a
Lower Level of Service (CRALLS) designations in conjunction
with a zoning extension granted last month for the Winston
Trails Planned Unit Development zoning district. County
Engineer George T. Webb stated that there were five roadways
immediately surrounding the project that had reached capacity. 
In order for Winston Trails to continue building, the level of
service on these roadways needed to be modified. He added
that all of the roadways were scheduled to be built in the
next two years. The motion today would authorize staff to
initiate the process to add these particular CRALLS to the
1999-2000 amendment round scheduled for the August 24, 1999,
meeting. After further discussion, Commissioner Marcus asked
for the location of each CRALLS needed for the Winston Trails
project. Commissioner Newell identified the CRALLS as: (1)
Boynton Beach Boulevard from Hagen Ranch Road to Jog Road; (2)
Jog Road from Melaleuca Lane to Hypoluxo Road; (3) Lantana
Road from Lyons Road to Hagen Ranch Road; (4) Lawrence Road
from Hypoluxo Road to Gateway Road; and (5) Haverhill Road
from Melaleuca Lane to Lantana Road.

MOTION to authorize staff to initiate the process to add the five
temporary CRALLS designations to the 1999-2000 amendment
round. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by
Commissioner Marcus, and carried 5-0. Commissioners Aaronson
and Lee absent.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CONTINUED

9.F. COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON - Absent

9.G. COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE - Absent

RECESS

At 11:22 p.m., the Chair declared a recess.

RECONVENE

At 2:05 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners McCarty,
Marcus, Masilotti, Newell, and Roberts present.

7. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC

7.A.

CORRECTNESS OF COMMENTS REGARDING ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
ESTABLISHMENTS. DISCUSSED 7-13-99

Ed McJobian mentioned that comments made by Commissioner
McCarty earlier in the meeting regarding adult entertainment
establishments were incorrect according to documentation he
had received from the State Attorney's office. He requested
that the Board permit him extra time to speak on this item. 
The Board denied Mr. McJobian's request.

7.B.

REMOVAL OF SIGNS IN VIOLATION OF COUNTY CODES LOCATED IN THE
UNINCORPORATED SOUTHWEST BOCA RATON AREA. DISCUSSED 7-13-99

Ed McJobian inquired as to Code Enforcement's schedule for
removing what he characterized as unsightly signs posted
everywhere along various roadways in southwest Boca Raton. He
noted that he had called Code Enforcement with the names of
companies advertised on the signs and locations and followed
up with a written complaint letter.

Code Enforcement Director Verner explained that this was a
Countywide problem and that his department did periodic sign
removals, but because of the recurring nature of this
violation every incident could not be immediately addressed. 
He said he would direct his team to remove the signs during
their monthly media maintenance.

7.C.

FUTURE PLANS FOR THE EXTENSION OF STATE ROAD 7. DISCUSSED
7-13-99

Loretta Furlan expressed concern that when the reliever road
was built through the Acreage, the state would later decide to
widen it for evacuation purposes. 

Commissioner Masilotti stated that there were many different
alignments being studied for the State Road 7 extension. It
was the goal to have all the studies complete by the August
17, 1999, meeting scheduled with the residents. He mentioned
that he had been working earnestly to help the residents of
that area. Commissioner Roberts added that although a
reliever road was needed, she would support Commissioner
Masilotti's efforts to assure the road would have the least
amount of impact on the local residents.

9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CONTINUED

(CLERK'S NOTE: For previous comments by Commissioner Marcus, see
Page 41.)

9.D.2.

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PALM TRAN'S EXISTING SERVICE IN
JUPITER. APPROVED 7-13-99

Commissioner Marcus requested that the Board grant a
continuation of existing Palm Tran services until the July 28,
1999, meeting at which time a six-month extension could be
discussed. She noted that the Town of Jupiter was looking
into private service providers but needed time to research the
matter. The Board informally agreed.

No backup provided.

(CLERK'S NOTE: For previous comments by Commissioner Masilotti,
see Page 39.)

9.A.2.

SETTLEMENT OF THE MINTO PROJECT ISSUES. DISCUSSED 7-13-99

Commissioner Masilotti announced that the municipalities of
Greenacres and Palm Springs had dropped their legal challenges
against the Minto Development Corporation's proposed
residential development at State Road 7 and Forest Hill
Boulevard. In exchange, Minto had agreed to scale back the
project, which would cut the anticipated traffic flow on
Forest Hill Boulevard by 25 percent. Minto also agreed to
reimburse the municipalities for $60,000 in legal fees and
donate 60 acres of land to the Village of Wellington for
schools and parks.

No backup provided. 

10. ADJOURNED

The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.


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