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MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR 1. CALL TO ORDER: November 2, 1999, at 9:36 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 Commissioner Mary McCarty Commissioner Karen T. Marcus - Arrived later Commissioner Tony Masilotti Commissioner Carol A. Roberts County Administrator Robert Weisman County Attorney Denise Dytrych Chief Deputy Clerk John W. Dame Deputy Clerk Carl Zettelmeyer 1.B. INVOCATION - Commissioner Roberts 1.C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 2.A. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS County Administrator Weisman noted the Agenda changes as follows: PAGE ITEM 11 3D-1 MOVED TO REGULAR 5A-5 & TIME CERTAIN 10:00 A.M.: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, urging citizens to oppose initiative petition to place Anti-Affirmative Action Question on Statewide Ballot. (Co Atty) 15 3I-1 MOVED TO REGULAR: 5B-4: an Agreement with the Urban League of Palm Beach County, Inc., to provide up to $24,000 from October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000 under the 1999 Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESGP). (HCD) 15 3I-2 MOVED TO REGULAR 5B-5: an Agreement with the Urban League of Palm Beach County, Inc., to provide up to $85,000 from October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000 under the 1999 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. (HCD) 23 4B ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring the week of November 15 - 21, 1999 as "Foster Care Recognition Week" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lee) 23 4C ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring Wednesday, December 1, 1999 as "World Aids Day" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lee) 23 4D ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring Saturday, November 6, 1999 as "Arbor Day" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lee) 23 4E ADD-ON : Proclamation declaring the month of November as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Roberts) 23 4F ADD-ON & TIME CERTAIN 10:30 A.M.: Abaco relief effort presentations (Commissioner Newell) 25 5B-3 REVISED TITLE: the Chair to execute A Partial Release of Mortgage on a 10-unit building located on
Rosemary Avenue in West Palm Beach (a portion of the Ballet Villages project) upon receipt of payment equal to 10/59ths
of the balance due and payable under the Mortgage held by Palm Beach County (approximately $27,118 plus accrued
interest
26 5D-1 REVISED TITLE: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Chapter 13, Article II, Division 3 of the Palm Beach County Code, known as the "Palm Beach County Emergency Transport Fee Ordinance," which established emergency transport fees; providing for an increase in said fees; clarifying that said fees are applicable to services performed by Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and amending title to clarify such; providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for severability; providing for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; and providing for an effective date. (Fire Rescue) 30 8A ADD-ON: Staff requests Board direction regarding Traffic Separator Beautification Project. (Eng) 2.B. ADOPTION MOTION to adopt the Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Marcus absent. 2.C. UNSCHEDULED ITEMS - None 3. CONSENT AGENDA - See Page 20 for approval. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M. - See Pages 20 and 22. 5. REGULAR AGENDA - See Pages 21 and 25-29. 5.A.1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - See Page 22. 6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See Page 29. 7. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. - See Pages 22-24. 8. STAFF COMMENTS - See Page 29. 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Pages 29-33. 10. ADJOURNMENT - See Page 33. ***** CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL ***** 3.A. ADMINISTRATION 3.A.1. a. DOCUMENT R-99-2077-D DEVELOPMENT REGIONS CORE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH FOR $65,000 FOR THE FACADE/INTERIOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. APPROVED 11-2-99 b. DOCUMENT R-99-2078-D DEVELOPMENT REGIONS CORE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DELRAY BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $65,000: PHASE II OF DONNIE'S GOLDEN SPOON RESTAURANT PROJECT RECEIVES $45,000. S&R BEAUTY SUPPLY RECEIVES $20,000. APPROVED 11-2-99 c. DOCUMENT R-99-2079-D DEVELOPMENT REGIONS COMPETITIVE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DELRAY BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $100,000: PHASE II OF OUTSIDE THE BOX RETAIL/RESTAURANT COMPLEX RECEIVES $50,000. PHASE II OF DELRAY'S LOST DRIVE-IN RECEIVES $50,000. APPROVED 11-2-99 d. DOCUMENT R-99-2080-D DEVELOPMENT REGIONS CORE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH LYN-DALE'S FRUIT & GIFTS (CANAL POINT) FOR $25,000 FOR PHASE II OF A PREVIOUS PROJECT. APPROVED 11-2-99 e. DOCUMENT R-99-2081-D DEVELOPMENT REGIONS COMPETITIVE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PAHOKEE FOR $21,667 FOR THE DOWNTOWN FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 f. DOCUMENT R-99-2082-D DEVELOPMENT REGIONS CORE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LAKE WORTH FOR $65,000: ROMANELLI TILE WAREHOUSE SHOWROOM RECEIVES $12,800; CHUCK'S APPLIANCE, TV, AND FURNITURE RECEIVES $12,800; LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE RECEIVES $19,200 FOR PHASES II AND III OF A FOUR-PHASE PROJECT, AND DAVE'S LASET RESORT AND RAW BAR RECEIVES $8,000. APPROVED 11-2-99 g. DOCUMENT R-99-2083-D DEVELOPMENT REGIONS CORE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $65,000: SUE SWEARINGEN, OWNER, RECEIVES $10,000 FOR PROPERTY AT 1500 BROADWAY; DEE'S T-SHIRT, INC. RECEIVES $25,000, AND SISTERS IN THE POT, INC. RECEIVES $30,000. APPROVED 11-2-99 h. DOCUMENT R-99-2084-D DEVELOPMENT REGIONS COMPETITIVE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $70,000 FOR STEVE LAZARUS YACHT SALES. APPROVED 11-2-99 i. DOCUMENT R-99-2085-D DEVELOPMENT REGIONS COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM ROUND III GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF MANGONIA PARK FOR $30,612 FOR PHASE II OF THE UNITED MILLWORK COMPANY, INC. PROJECT APPROVED 11-2-99 j. DOCUMENT R-99-2086-D DEVELOPMENT REGIONS CORE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $65,000: NORTHWOOD STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RECEIVES $8,758.48; EXPRESS LAUNDRY CORPORATION RECEIVES $7,944.44; SCALPI'S RESTAURANT RECEIVES $7,944.44; PALM BEACH CHEMICALS RECEIVES $6,066.44; CRITTER CONNECTION RECEIVES $5,058.44; NORTHWOOD FURNITURE RECEIVES $7,944.44; DAVID SANDERSON, OWNER, RECEIVES $5,394.44 FOR PROPERTY AT 421-423 NORTHWOOD ROAD; HURRICANE GRILL RESTAURANT RECEIVES $7,944.44, AND DAVID RUCKER, OWNER, RECEIVES $7,944.44 FOR PROPERTY AT 428-430 NORTHWOOD ROAD. APPROVED 11-2-99 k. DOCUMENT R-99-2087-D DEVELOPMENT REGIONS COMPETITIVE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $100,000 FOR PHASE I OF THE NORTHWOOD TOWN CENTER PROJECT. APPROVED 11-2-99 l. DOCUMENT R-99-2088-D DEVELOPMENT REGIONS COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM ROUND III GRANT AGREEMENT WITH SAM'S INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR $40,000 FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.A.2. a. RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION 99-20 OF THE TOWN OF OCEAN RIDGE, PROVIDING FOR SUPPORT OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 28 OF THE COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS, FIREARM SALES, AND A MANDATORY WAITING PERIOD. APPROVED 11-2-99 b. RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION 99-84 OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, SUPPORTING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 28 OF THE COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS, FIREARM SALES AND AN INCREASE OF THE MANDATORY WAITING PERIOD FROM THREE DAYS TO FIVE DAYS. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.A.3. DOCUMENT R-99-2089-D RECEIVE AND FILE AN ORIGINAL EXECUTED NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT T-HANGAR LEASE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH GEORGE E. COHEN. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.A.4. DOCUMENT R-99-2090-D RECEIVE AND FILE A FULLY EXECUTED ORIGINAL OF THE JOHN PRINCE PARK PHASE I FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. (SEE R-98-1634-D) APPROVED 11-2-99 3.A.5. DOCUMENT R-99-2091-D AGREEMENT FOR $400,000 WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR SERVICES RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF A GRANT PROGRAM FOR CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY. THE COUNTY WILL CONTRIBUTE $285,000, WITH THE REMAINING $115,000 TO COME FROM THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT BED TAX REVENUES FOR THOSE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE TOURISM. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.B. CLERK 3.B.1. WARRANT LIST DATED NOVEMBER 1, 1999. APPROVED 11-2-99 COMPUTER CHECKS $13,221,792.03 WIRE TRANSFERS 34,707,071.65 MANUAL CHECKS 27,900.07 TRUSTEE DISBURSEMENTS 0.00 $47,956,763.75 3.B.2. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR BCC MEETING, JUNE 8; CHILD CARE FACILITIES MEETING, JUNE 8; REGULAR BCC MEETING, JUNE 22; BCC ZONING MEETING, JUNE 29; BCC WORKSHOP, JUNE 29; BCC BUDGET WORKSHOP, JULY 6; BCC AND LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MEETING, JULY 12; REGULAR BCC MEETING, JULY 13; BCC ZONING MEETING, JULY 22; REGULAR BCC MEETING, JULY 27; ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONTROL BOARD, JULY 27; BCC COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETING, JULY 28; BCC AND LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, AUGUST 17; BCC COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETING, AUGUST 17; BCC COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETING, AUGUST 24; BCC ZONING MEETING, AUGUST 26; HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, AUGUST 31; BCC WORKSHOP, AUGUST 31; BCC BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING, SEPTEMBER 7, AND THE BCC ZONING MEETING, SEPTEMBER 23. APPROVED 11-2-99
3.B.3. CONTRACTS ON THE CONTRACT LIST EXECUTED BY THE PURCHASING DIRECTOR: a. TERM CONTRACT WITH AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR $443,685 TO PROVIDE EXOTIC VEGETATION CONTROL FOR THE BEE LINE CORRIDOR FROM NOVEMBER 15, 1999, THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2001. APPROVED 11-2-99 b. (1) DOCUMENT R-99-2092-D PURCHASE ORDER TO AL PACKER FORD FOR $19,078 FOR PURCHASE OF A CARGO VAN. APPROVED 11-2-99 (2) DOCUMENT R-99-2093-D PURCHASE ORDER TO DON REID FORD FOR $1,002,439 FOR PURCHASE OF LIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS. APPROVED 11-2-99 (3) DOCUMENT R-99-2094-D PURCHASE ORDER TO GENERAL GMC FOR $1,563,207 FOR PURCHASE OF LIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS. APPROVED 11-2-99 c. (1) DOCUMENT R-99-2095-D PURCHASE ORDER TO BELL CHEVROLET INC. FOR $39,830 FOR PURCHASE OF UTILITY VEHICLES BASED ON THE STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT 070-001-99-1. APPROVED 11-2-99 (2) DOCUMENT R-99-2096-D PURCHASE ORDER TO CARUSO CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH FOR $96,104 FOR PURCHASE OF UTILITY VEHICLES BASED ON THE STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT 070-001-99-1. APPROVED 11-2-99 (3) DOCUMENT R-99-2097-D PURCHASE ORDER TO DON REID FORD FOR $331,006 FOR PURCHASE OF UTILITY VEHICLES AND SEDANS BASED ON THE STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT 070-001-99-1. APPROVED 11-2-99 (4) DOCUMENT R-99-2098-D PURCHASE ORDER TO DUVAL FORD FOR $40,636 FOR PURCHASE OF UTILITY VEHICLES BASED ON THE STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT 070-001-99-1. APPROVED 11-2-99 (5) DOCUMENT R-99-2099-D PURCHASE ORDER TO KAISER PONTIAC BUICK GM FOR $66,170 FOR PURCHASE OF UTILITY VEHICLES BASED ON THE STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT 070-001-99-1. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS 3.C.1. PAYMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY NOT TO EXCEED $4,291.41 FOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION ELECTRIC POWER LINES, AS REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHLAND PINES DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED BECAUSE THE FACILITIES ARE COVERED BY EXISTING PLATTED UTILITY EASEMENTS. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.2. DOCUMENT R-99-2100-D CONTRACT FOR $19,962 WITH ARZ BUILDERS, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CRESTHAVEN BOULEVARD MEDIAN CURBING. THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF INSTALLING TYPE D CONCRETE CURB AROUND EXISTING MEDIANS, ALONG WITH SODDING. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.3. DOCUMENT R-99-2101-D SUBORDINATION OF UTILITY INTERESTS RECEIVED FROM THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LINTON BOULEVARD FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE. THIS SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT REQUIRES THE COUNTY TO PAY FOR ANY FUTURE RELOCATIONS OF THE UTILITY'S FACILITIES WHEN AND IF REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.4. ACCEPT 105TH AVENUE SOUTH; ANDERSON LANE; AND 108TH TERRACE SOUTH, AKA MICHLAR DRIVE, UNDER THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND EXTEND INTERIM COURTESY MAINTENANCE AT THIS TIME. THE MAINTENANCE COST TO BRING THESE SHELLROCK ROADS TO A COURTESY-MAINTAINED STANDARD IS $3,500. ANNUAL COURTESY-MAINTENANCE COST IS ESTIMATED TO BE $6,000. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE CONSTRUCTED ON THESE ROADS IN THE 2001 BUDGET YEAR. INTERIM MAINTENANCE WILL BE DISCONTINUED IF THE BOARD DETERMINES NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.5. DELETED 3.C.6. RESOLUTION R-99-2102 RESOLUTION DECLARING A CERTAIN PORTION OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL 2, LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPLEX, AS RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST. THIS RIGHT-OF-WAY IS NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND REALIGNMENT OF GUN CLUB ROAD FROM KIRK ROAD TO CONGRESS AVENUE. ADOPTED 11-2-99 3.C.7. WARRANTY DEED FROM WILLIAM B. CHAMPION AND LUCY B. CHAMPION, CONVEYING TO THE COUNTY TITLE TO LOTS 23-30 OF BLOCK 16, WESTGATE ESTATES (NORTHERN SECTION) - PARCEL 5, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WESTGATE/BELVEDERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AND PAYMENT OF $37,900 FOR THAT CONVEYANCE. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.8. TWO WARRANTY DEEDS FROM CURTIS R. LEWIS AND JEAN M. LEWIS. THE FIRST DEED CONVEYS TO THE COUNTY TITLE TO LOTS 20 AND 21 OF BLOCK 24, WESTGATE ESTATES (NORTHERN SECTION) - PARCEL 15, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WESTGATE/BELVEDERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AND PAYMENT OF $11,110 FOR THAT CONVEYANCE. THE SECOND DEED CONVEYS TO THE COUNTY TITLE TO LOTS 22, 23, 24, AND 25, AND THE WEST 10 FEET OF LOT 26, BLOCK 24, WESTGATE ESTATES (NORTHERN SECTION) - PARCEL 16, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WESTGATE/BELVEDERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AND PAYMENT OF $35,420 FOR THAT CONVEYANCE. APPROVED 11-2-99 (CLERK'S NOTE: See Public Comment on Item 3.C.8. Page 21.)
3.C.9. WARRANTY DEED FROM MILDRED A. DAVIS, ROBERT F. MCDONALD, AND SHIRLEY ULICH, TRUSTEE, CONVEYING TO THE COUNTY TITLE TO LOTS 8-11 OF BLOCK 14, WESTGATE ESTATES (NORTHERN SECTION) - PARCEL 22, SECTION TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WESTGATE/BELVEDERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AND PAYMENT OF $25,504.74 FOR THAT CONVEYANCE. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.10. WARRANTY DEED FROM MICHAEL DEBARTOLO AND LISA DE BARTOLO, CONVEYING TO THE COUNTY TITLE TO LOTS 22 AND 23 OF BLOCK 19, WESTGATE ESTATES (NORTHERN SECTION) - PARCEL 26, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WESTGATE/BELVEDERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AND PAYMENT OF $11,100 FOR THAT CONVEYANCE. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.11. WARRANTY DEED FROM JOSEPH D. PITTS, CONVEYING TO THE COUNTY TITLE TO LOTS 31, 32, AND 33 OF BLOCK 19, WESTGATE ESTATES (NORTHERN SECTION) - PARCEL 27, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WESTGATE/BELVEDERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AND PAYMENT OF $20,000 FOR THAT CONVEYANCE. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.12. WARRANTY DEED FROM STEPHEN P. KANE, CONVEYING TO THE COUNTY TITLE TO LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 25, WESTGATE ESTATES (NORTHERN SECTION) - PARCEL 31, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WESTGATE/BELVEDERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AND PAYMENT OF $30,000 FOR THAT CONVEYANCE. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.13. PAYMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY NOT TO EXCEED $67,221.15 FOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION ELECTRIC POWER LINES, AS REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD AND MILITARY TRAIL. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED BECAUSE THE FACILITIES ARE COVERED BY EXISTING RECORDED UTILITY EASEMENTS. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.14. a. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0068 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $46,186 IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE FUND AREA R FROM THE AREA R RESERVES TO THE SEMINOLE PRATT WHITNEY ROAD PROJECT (SOUTH OF OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD TO NORTH OF SYCAMORE DRIVE). APPROVED 11-2-99 b. DOCUMENT R-99-2103-D AGREEMENT WITH GEE & JENSON, ENGINEERS-ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS, INC., FOR $431,078.01 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE SEMINOLE PRATT WHITNEY ROAD PROJECT (SOUTH OF OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD TO NORTH OF SYCAMORE DRIVE). APPROVED 11-2-99
3.C.15. a. DOCUMENT R-99-2104-D COUNTY DEED CONVEYING ANY INTEREST THE COUNTY HAS IN A 37.50 FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT, PARCELS 3 AND 5, AND A 12.50-FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY, PARCEL 4 (ALL LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST), TO JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION, THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY WHICH ENCOMPASSES THE EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY. APPROVED 11-2-99 b. DOCUMENT R-99-2105-D COUNTY DEED CONVEYING ANY INTEREST THE COUNTY HAS IN A 37.50-FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT PARCEL 2, AND A 12.50-FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY, PARCEL 1 (BOTH LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST AND THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH,, RANGE 42 EAST), TO PGA NORTH LTD., THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY WHICH ENCOMPASSES THE EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.16. DELETED 3.C.17. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0046 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $49,105 IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE FUND AREA C FROM AREA C RESERVES TO THE NORTHLAKE RELIEVER - GARDEN ROAD TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT TO FUND ONGOING RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION COSTS FOR THIS PROJECT. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.18. DOCUMENT R-99-2106-D SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR $173,903 TO THE PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH MOCK ROOS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED TO PREPARE CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE MELALEUCA LANE FROM JOG ROAD TO HAVERHILL ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-123-D) APPROVED 11-2-99 3.C.19. DOCUMENT R-99-2107-D PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH HYPERION COMMUNICATIONS OF FLORIDA, LLC, DBA ADELPHIA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, FOR USE OF COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC. ADELPHIA IS CERTIFIED BY THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AS AN ALTERNATIVE LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY 3.D.1. Moved to Regular Agenda, 5.A.5. - See Pages 21 and 24-25. 3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES 3.E.1. a. DOCUMENT R-99-2108-D CONTRACT WITH AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ASSAULT, INC., FOR $48,763 TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND RELATED SERVICES UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99 b. DOCUMENT R-99-2109-D CONTRACT WITH ALZHEIMER'S COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATION OF PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES, INC. FOR $127,558 TO PROVIDE MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO ALZHEIMER'S PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99 c. DOCUMENT R-99-2110-D CONTRACT WITH CAFÉ JOSHUA, INC., FOR $24,500 TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99 d. DOCUMENT R-99-2111-D CONTRACT WITH COALITION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS, INC., FOR $60,932 TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING AND RELATED SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99 e. DOCUMENT R-99-2112-D CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC., FOR $44,297 TO PROVIDE DROP-OUT PREVENTION SERVICES IN THE GLADES AREA UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99 f. DOCUMENT R-99-2113-D CONTRACT WITH COMPREHENSIVE AIDS PROGRAM OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., FOR $59,000 TO PROVIDE AIDS EDUCATION TO ADULTS AGE 18-35 WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK FOR HIV INFECTION AND RESIDE IN ONE OF 10 TARGET COMMUNITIES UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99 (CLERK'S NOTE: See Public Comment on Item 3.E.1.f. on Page 20. g. DOCUMENT R-99-2114-D CONTRACT WITH COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, INC., FOR $855,964 TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99 h. DOCUMENT R-99-2115-D CONTRACT WITH HEALTHY MOTHERS/HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., FOR $91,412 TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON PREVENTION OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99 i. DOCUMENT R-99-2116-D CONTRACT WITH HISPANIC HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL, INC., FOR $32,600 TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO HISPANIC AND OTHER LOW-INCOME, DISADVANTAGED PERSONS THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99 j. DOCUMENT R-99-2117-D CONTRACT WITH HOSPICE BY THE SEA, INC., FOR $36,771 TO PROVIDE IN-HOME MEDICAL CARE AND COMFORT TO TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99 k. DOCUMENT R-99-2118-D CONTRACT WITH THE ARC OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., FOR $57,500 TO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS LIVING IN THE EASTERN SECTION OF THE COUNTY UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99 l. DOCUMENT R-99-2119-D CONTRACT WITH THE CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., FOR $87,156 TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, HOMELESS ASSISTANCE, AND THERAPY FOR SEXUALLY ABUSED CHILDREN UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.E.2. a. DOCUMENT R-99-2120-D MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND A-D NURSING SERVICES TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1999, THROUGH JULY 31, 2001. UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES (DOSS) ACCEPTS FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SERVICE CLAIMS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE IF THEY ARE THE RESULT OF A FAILURE BY DOSS TO UPDATE, RENEW, OR TERMINATE THE SERVICE AUTHORIZATION. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-2-99 b. DOCUMENT R-99-2121-D MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND ALZHEIMER'S COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATION OF PALM BEACH & MARTIN COUNTIES INC., TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1999, THROUGH JULY 31, 2001. UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES (DOSS) ACCEPTS FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SERVICE CLAIMS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE IF THEY ARE THE RESULT OF A FAILURE BY DOSS TO UPDATE, RENEW, OR TERMINATE THE SERVICE AUTHORIZATION. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-2-99 c. DOCUMENT R-99-2122-D MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND CARE 24 TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1999, THROUGH JULY 31, 2001. UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES (DOSS) ACCEPTS FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SERVICE CLAIMS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE IF THEY ARE THE RESULT OF A FAILURE BY DOSS TO UPDATE, RENEW, OR TERMINATE THE SERVICE AUTHORIZATION. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-2-99 d. DOCUMENT R-99-2123-D MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND SUMMIT HOME RESPIRATORY SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1999, THROUGH JULY 31, 2001. UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES (DOSS) ACCEPTS FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SERVICE CLAIMS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE IF THEY ARE THE RESULT OF A FAILURE BY DOSS TO UPDATE, RENEW, OR TERMINATE THE SERVICE AUTHORIZATION. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.F. AIRPORTS 3.F.1. a. DOCUMENT R-99-2124-D AGREEMENT WITH STEEN H. ERIKSSON TO PURCHASE PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS PARCEL W-70 LOCATED AT 4756 AND 4758 ELIZABETH STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, WEST OF RUNWAY 9L AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FOR $72,000 AND NO REPLACEMENT HOUSING COSTS, FOR THE PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 11-2-99 b. DOCUMENT R-99-2125-D AGREEMENT WITH MARGARET T. MASHBURN TO PURCHASE PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS PARCEL W-84 LOCATED AT 4926 ELIZABETH STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, WEST OF RUNWAY 9L AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FOR $62,000, AND $16,155 IN REPLACEMENT HOUSING COSTS, FOR THE PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 11-2-99
3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 3.G.1. NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT OFFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 FOR FULL SATISFACTION OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN THAT WAS ENTERED AGAINST MANUEL AND VERONICA SANCHEZ ON NOVEMBER 15, 1995, FOR CODE VIOLATIONS INVOLVING INOPERABLE AND UNLICENSED VEHICLES BEING STORED ON THEIR PROPERTY AND ACCUMULATED FINES, INTEREST, AND CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD COSTS. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.G.2. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0116 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $25,000 IN THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 4TH CENT LOCAL OPTION TAX, RESERVES, TO EXPENDITURES, LEGAL SERVICES, TO SET UP PAYMENT FOR RUDEN, MCCLOSKY, SCHUSTER & RUSSEL, P.A., TO PROVIDE BOND COUNSEL AND RELATED LEGAL SERVICES ON THE CONVENTION CENTER. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS 3.H.1. DOCUMENT R-99-2126-D JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 2000-1 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $139,569.88 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,500-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING ADDITION TO EAGLE ACADEMY, TO CREATE A DORMITORY FOR FEMALE JUVENILES. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 11-2-99 3.H.2. DOCUMENT R-99-2127-D CHANGE ORDER 5 FOR $300,000 WITH KURISU INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR MORIKAMI JAPANESE GARDENS. ON MAY 18, 1999, THE BOARD ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH KURISU INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,877,868 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MORIKAMI JAPANESE GARDENS. ACCESS TO THE NEW GARDENS WAS PLANNED TO BE OVER A EXISTING PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ORIGINALLY DONATED TO THE COUNTY BY THE MORIKAMI FOUNDATION. THE EXISTING BRIDGE WAS NOT BUILT TO THE EXACTING STANDARD OF THE TWO NEW JAPANESE-STYLE BRIDGES THAT WILL FOLLOW AND ALSO DOES NOT MEET NEW AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) MAXIMUM INCLINE REQUIREMENT. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS TO DISMANTLE THE EXISTING BRIDGE AND, USING EXISTING FOUNDATIONS, CONSTRUCT A NEW BRIDGE IN THE SAME LOCATION, WHICH WILL COMPLEMENT THE OTHER TWO BRIDGES AND MEET ADA REQUIREMENTS. (AMENDS R-99-813-D) APPROVED 11-2-99
3.H.3. DOCUMENT R-99-2128-D LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR AND PALM BEACH COUNTY EXPOSITIONS, INC., GRANTING THE FAIR A 120-DAY LICENSE TO USE APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF THE COUNTY'S 195 ACRE SANSBURY'S WAY PROPERTY FOR PARKING DURING THE 2000 SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3.I.1. Moved to Regular Agenda, 5.B.4. See Page 27. 3.I.2. Moved to Regular Agenda, 5.B.5. See Page 27. 3.I.3. DOCUMENT R-99-2129-D AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GREENACRES FOR $100,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR PHASE V OF PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN IRA VAN BULLOCK PARK FROM NOVEMBER 2, 1999, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THE WORK INCLUDES THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING LOT AND STORM WATER DRAINAGE. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.I.4. DOCUMENT R-99-2130-D AGREEMENT WITH HOUSING SERVICES OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., TO PROVIDE UP TO $35,000 FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, SALARY EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH HIRING A COUNSELING COORDINATOR, PAYMENT FOR TELEPHONE, FAX AND CREDIT INFORMATION, AND PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.I.5. DOCUMENT R-99-2131-D AGREEMENT WITH THE ARC OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., FOR $25,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO REPLACE THE ROOF OF A CLASSROOM BUILDING AND TO UNDERTAKE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS AT THEIR FACILITY AT 1201 AUSTRALIAN AVENUE IN RIVIERA BEACH FROM OCTOBER 19, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.I.6. DOCUMENT R-99-2132-D AMENDMENT 2 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH LUTHERAN MINISTRIES OF FLORIDA, INC., NOW KNOWN AS LUTHERAN SERVICES FLORIDA, INC., TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $215,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 12,150-SQUARE FOOT CHILD CARE FACILITY IN BELLE GLADE. NO LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED. (AMENDS R-98-372-D) APPROVED 11-2-99
3.I.7. a. DOCUMENT R-99-2133-D SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR E. DEAN ANDREWS OF WEST PALM BEACH FOR A $7,500 CONDITIONAL GRANT UNDER THE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 b. DOCUMENT R-99-2134-D SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR KEITH AND MARJORIE ANGLIN OF LAKE WORTH FOR A $4,000 CONDITIONAL GRANT UNDER THE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 c. DOCUMENT R-99-2135-D SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR JOSE CALLAZO AND EDUARDO CANALES OF LAKE WORTH FOR A $9,000 CONDITIONAL GRANT UNDER THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99
d. DOCUMENT R-99-2136-D SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR CLAYTON AND DEBORAH CAMPBELL OF LAKE WORTH, FOR A $5,000 CONDITIONAL GRANT UNDER THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 e. DOCUMENT R-99-2137-D SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR LUTERS DESARME AND CHRISMAINE ANCENE OF DELRAY BEACH, FOR A $12,000 CONDITIONAL GRANT UNDER THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 f. DOCUMENT R-99-2138-D
SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR FLOREASE M. JARMON OF DELRAY BEACH FOR A $13,200 CONDITIONAL GRANT UNDER THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 g. DOCUMENT R-99-2139-D SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR REVAMAE S. LANNAMAN OF LAKE PARK, FOR A $7,000 CONDITIONAL GRANT UNDER THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 h. DOCUMENT R-99-2140-D SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR GLENDA MCBRIDE OF RIVIERA BEACH FOR A $3,850 CONDITIONAL GRANT UNDER THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 i. DOCUMENT R-99-2141-D SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR EVANS VILSAINT OF LAKE WORTH FOR A $5,500 CONDITIONAL GRANT UNDER THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 j. DOCUMENT R-99-2142-D
SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR JEFFERY L. AND PATRICIA WASHINGTON OF BELLE GLADE FOR A $6,500 CONDITIONAL GRANT UNDER THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 k. DOCUMENT R-99-2143-D SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR REGINALD M. AND GWYNNE F. WASHINGTON OF LAKE PARK FOR A $4,000 CONDITIONAL GRANT UNDER THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 l. DOCUMENT R-99-2144-D SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR PATRICIA SUSAN WINFREE OF DELRAY BEACH FOR A $4,500 CONDITIONAL GRANT UNDER THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.I.8. DOCUMENT R-99-2145-D
SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR ERNESTINE LOPEZ OF BELLE GLADE FOR $19,700 FOR A LOW-INTEREST LOAN. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.I.9. a. DOCUMENT R-99-2146-D SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR DERLE BAILEY OF LAKE WORTH FOR A $11,125 LOW-INTEREST LOAN UNDER THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 b. DOCUMENT R-99-2147-D SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR DERLE BAILEY OF LAKE WORTH FOR A $11,125 LOW-INTEREST LOAN UNDER THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.I.10. DOCUMENT R-99-2148-D AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CENTRO CAMPESINO FARMWORKER CENTER, INC., MOVING THE EXPIRATION DATE FROM AUGUST 30, 1999, TO NOVEMBER 30, 1999, TO ALLOW CENTRO CAMPESINO TO FULLY EXPEND THE ALLOCATED FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES. (AMENDS R-98-1465-D) APPROVED 11-2-99 3.I.11. DOCUMENT R-99-2149-D AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BELLE GLADE TO PROVIDE UP TO $95,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND FRINGE BENEFITS FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR, A HOUSING REHABILITATION INSPECTOR, AND A SECRETARY. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES TO ADMINISTER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-2-99
3.J. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING 3.J.1. a. RESOLUTION R-99-2150 RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES AGAINST WILLIAM AND STACY FULLER, 5659 LINCOLN CIRCLE EAST, LAKE WORTH, FOR $2,119.90. ADOPTED 11-2-99 b. RESOLUTION R-99-2151 RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES AGAINST HOMER C. AND WILLIE W. BURNETT, 513 ASPEN ROAD, WEST PALM BEACH, FOR $4,956.40. ADOPTED 11-2-99 c. RESOLUTION R-99-2152 RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES AGAINST UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION, 8549 UNITED PLAZA BOULEVARD, BATON ROUGE, AND SEYMOUR DELMAR, 480 CAROLINE DRIVE, WEST PALM BEACH, FOR $1,220.22. ADOPTED 11-2-99 3.J.2. RESOLUTION R-99-2153 RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES AGAINST ELLA DEAN JACKSON, IN CARE OF RICHARD T. STIERRER, 224 DATURA STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FOR $8,008.95. ADOPTED 11-2-99 3.K. WATER UTILITIES 3.K.1. DOCUMENT R-99-2154-D CONTRACT WITH YOUNGQUIST BROTHERS, INC., FOR $791,820 TO PERFORM MECHANICAL INTEGRITY TESTING AND TO INSTALL A TUBE AND PACKER INSIDE THE DEEP INJECTION WELL AT THE SOUTHERN REGION PUMPING FACILITY. APPROVED 11-2-99 3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 3.L.1. DOCUMENT R-99-2155-D ADDENDUM 3 TO THE CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL AGREEMENT (CAA) WITH THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST (FCT) FOR THE HUNGRYLAND SLOUGH TRACT OF THE BEE LINE CORRIDOR NATURAL AREA, INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT BY $14,596, TO THE LESSER OF $1,695,156 OR 50 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL PROJECT COSTS. (AMENDS R-98-2013-D) APPROVED 11-2-99
3.L.2. a. DOCUMENT R-99-2156-D AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO PROVIDE $171,036 FOR AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL ACTIVITIES FOR AREAS WITHIN LAKES IDA, OSBORNE, CLARKE, EDEN, AND PINE AND SELECTED ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL FINGER CANALS. THE GRANT AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE UPON EXECUTION, ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-2-99 b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-0066 BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $171,036 IN THE GENERAL FUND TO RECONCILE THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 BUDGET WITH THE ACTUAL CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR A COOPERATIVE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INVOLVING LAKES IDA, OSBORNE, CLARKE, EDEN, AND PINE, AND SELECTED ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL FINGER CANALS. (SEE R-99-2156-D) APPROVED 11-2-99 c. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN ALL FUTURE TIME EXTENSIONS, TASK ASSIGNMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER FORMS AND NECESSARY MINOR AMENDMENTS THAT DO NOT CHANGE THE SCOPE OF WORK OR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE COOPERATIVE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INVOLVING LAKES IDA, OSBORNE, CLARKE, EDEN, AND PINE, AND SELECTED ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL FINGER CANALS. (SEE R-99-2156-D) APPROVED 11-2-99 3.L.3. a. DOCUMENT R-99-2157-D ASSIGNMENT FROM THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF THE OPTION AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE FOR APPROXIMATELY 96.71 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE OVERLOOK SCRUB ECOSITE, SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY RESULTS OF PRE-ACQUISITION DUE DILIGENCE AND A COMPLETED BOUNDARY SURVEY TO BE PERFORMED BY THE SELLER WITH PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT BY THE COUNTY (NOT TO EXCEED $9,575) APPROVED 11-2-99 b. EXPENDITURE OF $4,562,198 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE OVERLOOK SCRUB TRACT, UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE OPTION AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE WITH THE NATURE CONVERVANCY. THE ENTIRE PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE PAID USING COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS ACQUISITION BOND FUNDS. (SEE R-99-2157-D) APPROVED 11-2-99 (CLERK'S NOTE: See Public Comment on Item 3.L.3.b. on Page 20.) c. PAYMENT OF THE NATURE CONVERVANCY'S FEE OF $45,622, PURSUANT TO ITS AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY FOR ACQUISITION OF THE OVERLOOK SCRUB TRACT. (SEE R-99-2157-D) APPROVED 11-2-99 d. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0065 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $4,607,820 WITHIN THE $150 MILLION CONSERVATION LANDS ACQUISITION FUND FROM RESERVES TO THE OVERLOOK SCRUB PROJECT ACCOUNT. (SEE R-99-2157-D) APPROVED 11-2-99 3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION - None 3.N. LIBRARY 3.N.1. a. DOCUMENT R-99-2158-D GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE FLORIDA HUMANITIES COUNCIL FOR $7,739 WITH MATCHING COUNTY FUNDS OF $6,640 IN FY 2000 TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF ADULT PROGRAMS ON SOUTHERN LITERATURE AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. FUNDING WILL PROVIDE HONORARIA FOR DISCUSSION GROUP LEADERS, LECTURERS AND AUTHORS, TRAVEL, AND PROMOTIONAL AND PROGRAM MATERIALS. MATCHING COUNTY FUNDS OF $6,640 INCLUDE EXISTING STAFF EXPENSE OF $2,100, PROGRAM MATERIALS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROMOTIONAL SUPPLIES. THE FRIENDS OF THE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM AND WILL BE CONTRIBUTING AN ADDITIONAL $3,600 IN MATCHING FUNDS. APPROVED 11-2-99 b. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY FORMS AND CERTIFICATIONS DURING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA HUMANITIES COUNCIL FOR $7,739 WITH MATCHING COUNTY FUNDS OF $6,640 IN FY 2000 TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF ADULT PROGRAMS ON SOUTHERN LITERATURE AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. (SEE R-99-2158-D) APPROVED 11-2-99 3.P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None 3.Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONER - None 3.R. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL - None 3.S. FIRE-RESCUE - None 3.T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None 3.U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES - None 3.V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None 3.W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None 3.X. PUBLIC SAFETY 3.X.1. DOCUMENT R-99-2159-D RECEIVE AND FILE STANDARD COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH JAMES L. WELLS, D.V.M., TO PROVIDE RELIEF VETERINARY SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2000. APPROVED 11-2-99
3.Y. PURCHASING - None 3.Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None 3.AA. PALM TRAN - None 3.BB. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - None PUBLIC COMMENT: Ed McJobian commented on a number of items, including 3.C.8., about which he requested the Board to direct the Legislative Delegation to pursue limitations on values in eminent domain proceedings; 3.E.1.f., which he criticized because funds were earmarked for AIDS education efforts; and 3.L.3.b., which he objected to for what he characterized as excessive valuation in the purchase price of the Overlook Scrub. He was joined in this objection by Barbara Susco, who further contended The Nature Conservancy was in the real estate business and ought not to be. MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Marcus absent. ***** THIS CONCLUDES THE CONSENT AGENDA ***** 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M. 4.A. PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 21-17, 1999, AS FAMILY CAREGIVERS WEEK. PRESENTED 11-2-99 4.B. PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 15-21, 1999, AS FOSTER CARE RECOGNITION WEEK. PRESENTED 11-2-99 4.C. PROCLAMATION DECLARING DECEMBER 1, 1999, AS WORLD AIDS DAY. PRESENTED 11-2-99 4.D. PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 6, 1999, AS ARBOR DAY. PRESENTED 11-2-99 4.E. PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 1999 AS EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH. PRESENTED 11-2-99 4.F. See Page 22. 5. REGULAR AGENDA 5.A. COUNTY ATTORNEY TIME CERTAIN 10:00 A.M. 5.A.5. RESOLUTION URGING CITIZENS TO OPPOSE THE INITIATIVE PETITION TO PLACE THE ANTI-AFFIRMATIVE ACTION QUESTION ON THE STATE-WIDE BALLOT. PUBLIC COMMENT: Supporters of the resolution included John B. Brown, Louise Buie, Randy Crupp, Rosa Durando, Joseph A. Ellis, W. E. Evans, Jr., Gwen Ferguson, Lia T. Gaines, Lillian P. Gaines, Michelle A. Hargrett, James H. Harper, Sheila Jaffe, Lamarr D. Kemp, Sr., U. B. Kinsey, Maria Kisner, Cynthia Laramore, Robbie T. Littles, Herman C. McCray, Isaac F. Mitchell, John Parsons, Edward Rodgers, Harriet Rosen, Henry Saldana, Preston Tillman, and Stanley Voice. Commissioner Lee read the comments in support of the resolution by Rosa Overstreet, Lena Rahming, and Wilfred Taylor. Later in the meeting, additional speakers supporting the resolution were Pierre Burnette and Henry McRae. Speakers opposing the resolution were John Earley, Dale Hedrick, Randy Krupp, and Barbara Susco. The latter group characterized the practice of affirmative action as discriminatory in itself and was, therefore, in favor of its repeal. MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Lee and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson. Commissioner Aaronson, noting Commissioner Marcus's absence, recommended postponing the vote until later in the day, when she would be present. He also called the language of the resolution into question, suggesting that the resolution be couched in positive terms. Commissioner Roberts agreed, saying the resolution should be revised to express support of affirmative action rather than opposition to the initiative. She, too, wanted the entire Board present for the vote. Commissioner Lee commented that the language was the wording Dade County used in its resolution on the same issue, which she had circulated to the Board well before the meeting. Commissioner McCarty said she, too, wanted the language of the resolution revised to reflect a more positive tone. MOTION WITHDRAWN. MOTION to direct the County Attorney to return following Matters by the Public at 2:00 p.m. with a resolution expressing the support of the Board for affirmative action in positive language. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, with the further direction that the County Attorney research the feasibility of a stand by the County independent of the Florida Constitution, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Marcus absent. (CLERK'S NOTE: For continuation of Item 5.A.5. see Pages 24-25.) 4.F. HURRICANE FLOYD ABACOS RELIEF EFFORT PRESENTATIONS, MADE TO APPROXIMATELY 125 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND TO EMERGENCY SERVICES STAFF FROM BOTH THE BAHAMIAN COMMUNITY AND THE COUNTY. PRESENTED 11-2-99 RECESS At 12:15 p.m., the Chair declared a recess. 5.A.1. - EXECUTIVE SESSION PRIVATE ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION TO DISCUSS SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS IN THE CASE OF JOSEPH D. FERGUSON V. THE COUNTY, CASE 95-8360 CIV-MARCUS, DURING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING ON NOVEMBER 2, 1999, AT 12:00 M., IN THE THOMAS MCEADDY CONFERENCE ROOM, 301 NORTH OLIVE AVENUE, 12TH FLOOR, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WILL ATTEND THE MEETING WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WHO ARE PRESENT AT THAT TIME: ROBERT WEISMAN, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR; DENISE D. DYTRYCH, COUNTY ATTORNEY; LEON ST. JOHN, SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND DENISE J. BLEAU. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 RECONVENE At 2:05 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Masilotti, Newell, and Roberts present. 7. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. 7.A. BOARD POLICY ON SPEAKER AFFILIATION. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Ed McJobian insisted that the Board should not apply its policy selectively of asking the public to state whether their comments were made on their own behalf or on behalf of an organization. He also commented on the funds available to each Commissioner for median beautification, as well as on speed limit reductions that had been put into effect on Yamato Road. 7.B. CODE ENFORCEMENT INACTION ON CITIZEN COMPLAINT. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Annette Berry complained about a problem she was having with Code Enforcement. For over a year, she said, she had attempted unsuccessfully to have an inoperable vehicle removed from a neighbor's property. She also commented on negligent maintenance of utility easements across her property and that of her neighbors. Finally, she said trash and debris in her neighborhood had gone uncollected and had become litter scattered throughout the area. She said she had not had a response from Commissioner Aaronson's office on this matter. Commissioner Aaronson insisted that his office was accessible to the public and assured Ms. Berry that her concerns would be addressed. 7.C. PROPERTY CONFISCATION COMPLAINT. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Donald Borovy reported that the confiscation of his loader had rendered him unable to earn a living although he had corrected the deficiency that prompted the confiscation. He pledged that he would run for a seat on the Board in the next election, saying that that was the only remedy available to him. 7.D. PARATRANSIT SYSTEM OPERATING DEFICIENCIES. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Stanley Voice charged that the paratransit system was in dire straits. He asserted that the volume of complaints the Board regularly received was not truly reflective of the inadequate service riders received from SpecTran. He requested the Board to pay close attention to the report of the consultant studying the paratransit system. 7.E. INTELITRAN SERVICE DEFICIENCIES. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Elizabeth Belletti voiced a number of complaints about SpecTran service provided to her daughter, Ashley Reese. She said it was difficult to get in touch with Intelitran and that staff were often rude when contact was made. Buses frequently were late or failed altogether to show up to provide rides arranged for her daughter. Commissioner Aaronson asked Ms. Belletti to provide the list of complaints she had compiled and directed County Administrator Weisman to investigate each of them. Commissioner Roberts reported that her office had received numerous complaints about paratransit service and had, in several instances, arranged transportation for County residents. Assistant County Administrator Vince Bonvento explained that a consultant had been retained to assess paratransit service. The consultant had met with Intelitran, he said, which had agreed to make necessary improvements. Mr. Bonvento said he would return to the Board for direction as soon as the consultant's report was submitted. SpecTran, Mr. Bonvento said, had taken over the management of the complaint process. Commissioner McCarty asked why the County did not simply hire more staff and install more telephone lines. Mr. Bonvento replied that this had either been done or was in process. Commissioner Aaronson asked why Intelitran was still being paid the stipulated amount of money when County staff had assumed some of the organization's duties. Mr. Bonvento responded that Intelitran had been paid through July 1999. Mr. Weisman pointed out that some of the difficulties were the fault of the service provider. Commissioner Masilotti asked what constituted breach of contract. Staff answered that breach was considered in general "failure to comply with contractual terms." To Commissioner Masilotti's further question about penalties for breach of contract, staff answered that it was unlawful to have a penalty or fine levied against a party that failed to perform. Liquidated damages were permissible, staff said, although the contract with Intelitran did not include a liquidated damages provision. 7.F. RUDENESS OF INTELITRAN STAFF. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 In her remarks Ashley Reese confirmed the comments of her mother, Elizabeth Bellietti, that she had found the personnel of Intelitran to be rude and incompetent. TIME CERTAIN - 10:00 A.M. - CONTINUED 5.A.5. RESOLUTION R-99-2160 RESOLUTION URGING CITIZENS TO OPPOSE THE INITIATIVE PETITION TO PLACE THE ANTI-AFFIRMATIVE ACTION QUESTION ON THE STATE-WIDE BALLOT. ADOPTED AS AMENDED 11-2-99 (CLERK'S NOTE: For earlier discussion of Item 5.A.5., see Page 21.) MOTION TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE AN EXPRESSION OF THE BOARD'S SUPPORT OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND LANGUAGE CONCERNING THE FEASIBILITY OF A COUNTY STAND ON THE ISSUE INDEPENDENT OF THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER AARONSON. Commissioner Aaronson objected to the reference in Paragraph 1 of the revised resolution that opposed placing the anti-affirmative action initiative on the ballot. Commissioner Roberts also insisted on having a positive tone to the resolution, one that would express the Board's support for affirmative action without seeking to oppose a citizen's right to place initiatives on the ballot. SUBSTITUTE MOTION to further revise the resolution to express the Board's support for affirmative action programs and to note the County's history of implementing affirmative action programs, including a Minority/Women Business Enterprise program, along with the belief that the decision to implement an affirmative action program should rest with local jurisdictions. The revision should also reflect the Board's belief that the language of the anti-affirmative action initiative should be as clear and unambiguous as possible in order to avoid confusion on the part of the voters. Further, the revision should direct the Department of Public Affairs to provide the Florida Association of Counties with a copy of the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Masilotti. Commissioner Lee pointed out that passage of a constitutional amendment could preclude the possibility of all local initiatives on affirmative action. Commissioner Roberts pointed out that only the initiative, not an amendment to the constitution, was before the Board at the moment. The issue would be best served, she maintained, by an expression of support for affirmative action programs and a reminder of the County's record on the matter, rather than an objection to placing the initiative on the ballot. Commissioner Masilotti aligned himself with Commissioners Aaronson and Roberts in the wish to express the Board's position on affirmative action in as positive a manner as possible. Commissioner Lee noted a number of issues on which the Board had taken a position before elections. Commissioner McCarty pointed out the difference from the present instance, saying that those earlier positions had not been on issues initiated by the voters but rather on issues initiated by government. Commissioner McCarty called for clarification of the definition of affirmative action, asking whether it was designed to redress discrimination by race and gender or discrimination against disadvantaged persons and businesses, using a policy that would be gender- and race-neutral. Assistant County Attorney Tammy Fields explained that, as of September 30, 2001, the Board will be required to determine whether the M/WBE program continues to be necessary. The federal business program for the disadvantaged has a presumption that includes race and gender, and only in certain instances does it extend to those who are economically and socially disadvantaged. UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-1. Commissioner McCarty opposed. 5.A.1. See Page 22. (CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioners Marcus and Masilotti left the meeting.) 5.A.2. RESOLUTION R-99-2161 BOND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $5 MILLION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1999 (BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART, INC. PROJECT). THE BONDS WILL BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE CORPORATION, AND NEITHER THE TAXING POWER NOR THE FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE COUNTY NOR ANY COUNTY FUNDS ARE PLEDGED TO PAY THE BONDS. ADOPTED 11-2-99 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 5-0. Commissioners Marcus and Masilotti absent. 5.A.3. RESOLUTION R-99-2162 BOND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $9 MILLION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1999 (PALM BEACH DAY SCHOOL, INCORPORATED PROJECT). THE BONDS WILL BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE CORPORATION, AND NEITHER THE TAXING POWER NOR THE FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE COUNTY NOR ANY COUNTY FUNDS ARE PLEDGED TO PAY THE BONDS. ADOPTED 11-2-99 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 5-0. Commissioners Marcus and Masilotti absent. 5.A.4. FINAL SETTLEMENT, INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $20,000 IN THE PERSONAL INJURY CASE OF DORIS BISCARR V. THE COUNTY, CASE CL 98-004432 AB. ON OCTOBER 16, 1996, THE PLAINTIFF ALLEGEDLY TRIPPED IN AN EXPOSED HOLE LOCATED IN THE PARKING AREA ADJACENT TO THE TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE IN DELRAY BEACH. APPROVED 11-2-99 MOTION to approve the settlement. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 5-0. Commissioners Marcus and Masilotti absent. 5.A.5. See Pages 21 and 24-25. (CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Masilotti rejoined the meeting.) 5.B. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5.B.1. RESOLUTION R-99-2163 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WESTGATE/BELVEDERE HOMES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO EXERCISE ITS EMINENT DOMAIN POWERS TO ACQUIRE THE REMAINING PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS NECESSARY FOR THE STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM TO THE NORTH WESTGATE AREA. ADOPTED 11-2-99 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Marcus absent. 5.B.2. RESOLUTION R-99-2164 RESOLUTION TO EXPAND THE AUTHORITY GIVEN TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE STANDARD SUBORDINATION AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH PROPERTY ENCUMBRANCES IN EXCHANGE FOR FUNDING MADE UNDER ALL HOUSING PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. BY ALLOWING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE STANDARD SUBORDINATION AGREEMENTS WHEN BOTH PARTIES' INTERESTS ARE SERVED, PROCESSING TIME WILL BE REDUCED. ALL OTHER PROCEDURES IN EFFECT PERTAINING TO THE PROCESSING OF STANDARD SUBORDINATION AGREEMENTS SHALL REMAIN THE SAME. (AMENDS R-94-476) ADOPTED 11-2-99 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Aaronson, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Marcus absent. 5.B.3. PARTIAL RELEASE OF MORTGAGE ON A 10-UNIT BUILDING LOCATED ON ROSEMARY AVENUE IN WEST PALM BEACH (A PORTION OF THE BALLET VILLAGES PROJECT), UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT EQUAL TO 10/59THS OF THE BALANCE DUE AND PAYABLE UNDER THE MORTGAGE HELD BY THE COUNTY (APPROXIMATELY $27,118, PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST). THIS DOCUMENT RELEASES 10 OF 59 UNITS ENCUMBERED BY A MORTGAGE WHICH WAS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 8622, PAGE 125. THIS BUILDING WILL BE THE SUBJECT OF A CONDEMNATION ACTION BY THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, AS THE PROPERTY IS NEEDED FOR THE CITYPLACE PROJECT. DENIED 11-2-99
MOTION to approve the partial release. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Marcus absent. (CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Marcus rejoined the meeting.) MOTION to RECONSIDER Item 5.B.3. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 7-0. Commissioner Roberts recommended against approval since the County was still in negotiation concerning the Convention Center. MOTION to DENY Item 5.B.3. Motion by Commissioner Aaronson, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 7-0. 5.B.4. DOCUMENT R-99-2165-D AGREEMENT WITH THE URBAN LEAGUE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. TO PROVIDE UP TO $24,000 FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, UNDER THE 1999 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 MOTION to approve the agreement. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Lee. Commissioner Lee reported the receipt of correspondence from the executive vice-president of the National Urban League that provided assurances that previously reported problems with the Urban League at the local level had been resolved. Commissioner Roberts asked whether any further difficulties at the local level would complicate administration of the agreement. Staff answered that it would not. UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0. 5.B.5. DOCUMENT R-99-2166-D AGREEMENT WITH THE URBAN LEAGUE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. TO PROVIDE UP TO $85,000 FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, UNDER THE 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-2-99 MOTION to approve the agreement. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 7-0.
5.C. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING 5.C.1. RESOLUTION R-99-2167 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE OFFICIAL PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE BY DELETING THE $75 ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING, SPECIAL PERMITS. (AMENDS R-92-85) ADOPTED 11-2-99 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 7-0. 5.D. FIRE-RESCUE 5.D.1. PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 16, 1999, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE COUNTY CODE, KNOWN AS THE EMERGENCY TRANSPORT FEE ORDINANCE BY INCREASING THE BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRANSPORT RATE FROM $210 TO $225, THE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT TRANSPORT RATE FROM $310 TO $325, AND THE MILEAGE RATE FROM $7 PER MILE TO $7.50 PER MILE. THIS IS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE MAXIMUM MEDICARE ALLOWANCE FOR GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES. APPROVED 11-2-99 MOTION to approve the preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on November 16, 1999. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 7-0. 5.E. PALM TRAN 5.E.1. a. RESOLUTION R-99-2168 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A ZERO-PERCENT LOAN FROM THE STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8.8 MILLION TO FUND A PORTION OF THE COST OF REPLACING 50 TRANSIT COACHES. ADOPTED 11-2-99 b. PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $13 MILLION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 50 BUSES, CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE INFRASTRUCTURE ZERO-PERCENT BANK LOAN FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8.8 MILLION FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (SEE R-99-2168) APPROVED 11-2-99 c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-0101 BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $11 MILLION IN THE MASS TRANSIT FUND TO REFLECT THE APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A ZERO-PERCENT BANK LOAN FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8.8 MILLION FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPLACING 50 TRANSIT COACHES. (SEE R-99-2168) APPROVED 11-2-99 MOTION to adopt the resolution and approve the purchase order and the budget amendment. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: Susan Stechnij and Stanley Voice spoke on the issue, Ms. Stechnij in support and Mr. Voice in opposition to the manner of funding. 5.F. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 5.F.1. a. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-0072 BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $250,000 IN THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC., TO MODIFY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL SYSTEM (LGFS). APPROVED 11-2-99 b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0073 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $250,000 FROM THE CONTINGENCY RESERVE IN THE GENERAL FUND TO FUND MODIFICATIONS TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL SYSTEM (LGFS). APPROVED 11-2-99 MOTION to approve the budget amendment and budget transfer. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 7-0. 6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS 6.A. APPOINTMENT OF JENNY PETITGOUT TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL TO REPLACE MICHAEL RUCKDESCHEL FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 2, 1999, THROUGH APRIL 1, 2001. APPROVED 11-2-99 MOTION to approve the appointment. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 7-0. 6.B. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS - None 7. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - See Pages 22-24. 8. STAFF COMMENTS 8.A. ADMINISTRATION 8.A.1. DIRECTION REGARDING THE TRAFFIC SEPARATOR (MEDIAN) BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT. POSTPONED ONE WEEK BECAUSE OF LACK OF TIME 11-2-99 8.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 9.A. COMMISSIONER WARREN H. NEWELL - None 9.B. COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS - None 9.C. COMMISSIONER CAROL A. ROBERTS 9.C.1. BROADCAST OF SIXTH ANNUAL ALL STAR FOOTBALL GAME. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Commissioner Roberts announced her intention of bringing to the Board a request to authorize the broadcast by Channel 20 of the Sixth Annual All Star Football Game scheduled for January 8, 2000, at William T. Dwyer High School. The game is sponsored by the Treasure Coast Chapter of the National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame, she said. Channel 20 cannot broadcast this event without acquiring new equipment, Commissioner Roberts continued, and requested Board direction to staff to prepare cost estimates for this equipment. Commissioner McCarty suggested preparing the estimate and postponing its consideration until budget preparation for the 2000-2001 fiscal year. No backup submitted. 9.D. COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY 9.D.1. REPLACEMENT OF ABN AMRO SECURITIES BY CIBC-OPPENHEIMER. APPROVED 11-2-99 Commissioner McCarty requested approval to move ABN AMRO Securities out of rotation and replace it with CIBC-Oppenheimer, for underwriting of the $75 Million General Obligation Bonds (Land Acquisition Program) scheduled for November 16, 1999. No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the replacement. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 7-0. 9.D.2. TELEVISING BOCA RATON AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETINGS. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Commissioner McCarty announced that the Boca Raton Airport Authority wished to have Channel 20 televise its meetings so they could be seen in the unincorporated area. The cost, she said, would be $600 per meeting, with production being done by the airport authority. Commissioner Roberts suggested recording the meetings and then broadcasting them at off hours, as had been done with West Palm Beach City Commission meetings. Commissioner Aaronson proposed that he and Commissioner McCarty approach Adelphia Cable with the request that it carry the meetings. No backup sumbitted. 9.D.3. HIGHLAND BEACH REQUEST TO APPEAR FOR DISCUSSION OF MILANI PROPERTY. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Commissioner McCarty reported that the residents of Highland Beach had requested permission to appear before the Board for discussion of plans for a park at the Milani property. They had also announced that a prospective buyer for the property was available. Commissioners Roberts, Marcus, Masilotti, and Newell all indicated a willingness to hear the community's comments but suggested a sale was most unlikely. County Administrator Weisman said 2:15 p.m. on December 7, 1999, was open. No backup submitted. 9.D.4. HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Commissioner McCarty said the Housing Finance Authority had been debating its immediate future actions pending the release of the study on the suggested location of affordable housing scheduled for early 2000. Commissioner Roberts said she would welcome any sort of affordable housing in her district, decided on a case-by-case basis. Commissioner Newell said the preliminary report indicated a significant impact on communities (especially schools, traffic, and crime) of affordable housing projects. He therefore recommended waiting until the report was released before proceeding with any further projects. No backup submitted. 9.E. COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON 9.E.1. AGRICULTURAL RESERVE LOBBYING EFFORT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Commissioner Aaronson reported his satisfaction with the reception he experienced in Washington, D.C., during his visit to secure funds for acquiring Agricultural Reserve lands. He said he had requested that the County be regarded as a national pilot program on this issue. He promised to report by letter, including the package to be forwarded to the Legislative Delegation, on his plans to establish a program for land acquisition along the lines of the Housing and Urban Development program for housing. No backup submitted. 9.F. COMMISSIONER TONY MASILOTTI 9.F.1. HEALTH CARE DISTRICT DATABASE COSTS AND REVENUE. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Commissioner Masilotti announced that recent meetings of the Health Care District had considered consolidation of the information-gathering activities of the district, several state agencies, and the County. Significant economies would result from such a consolidation, he predicted, possibly between $7 Million and $11 Million. Also under consideration, he reported, was the possibility of selling access to the consolidated database to healthcare providers. Commissioner Roberts requested that the Health Care District also consider issuing each user of the system a "smart card" that would include pertinent health care information. No backup submitted. 9.F.2. REALLOCATION OF TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE CONVENTION CENTER. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Commissioner Masilotti asked that staff begin to consider reallocation of the Tourist Development funds that had been appropriated to building the Convention Center in case that facility was not constructed. County Administrator Weisman said staff would be prepared with a report on November 16, 1999. Commissioner Aaronson suggested directing Mr. Weisman to sound out Mayor Joel Daves of West Palm Beach on the future of the interlocal agreement. Mr. Weisman reminded the Board that the County had no right to build a hotel on the four-acre parcel where CityPlace had planned to construct its hotel. In fact, he continued, there was not an executed agreement in place with West Palm Beach to build the Convention Center itself. Commissioner Roberts said it should be determined whether West Palm Beach had negotiated in good faith over the course of the Convention Center project. No backup submitted. 9.G. COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE 9.G.1. CHILD ABUSE PILOT PROGRAM PRESENTATION. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Commissioner Lee said Tana Ebbole had requested Board approval to do a presentation on the Child Abuse Pilot Program. County Administrator Weisman said that an hour was available at 3:00 p.m. during the November 23 workshop. No backup submitted. 9.G.2. POSTPONEMENT OF MEETING WITH CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ON DECEMBER 6, 1999. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Commissioner Lee said only Congressman Mark Foley had committed to attending the December 6 meeting. Other legislators had agreed to send staff. The Board agreed to postpone the meeting until more legislators could be present. No backup submitted. 9.G.3. FUNDING FOR COUNTY SWIM TEAMS. DISCUSSED 11-2-99 Commissioner Lee asked the Board to review the requests for funding from the various swim teams in the County so that a time to consider these requests could be scheduled. No backup submitted. 10. ADJOURNMENT The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 4:56 p.m. ATTESTED: APPROVED: Clerk Chair |
