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MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR

1. CALL TO ORDER: November 16, 1999, at 9:40 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 - Absent

Vice-Chair Warren H. Newell

Commissioner Burt Aaronson

Commissioner Mary McCarty

Commissioner Karen T. Marcus

Commissioner Tony Masilotti

Commissioner Carol A. Roberts

County Administrator Robert Weisman

County Attorney Denise Dytrych

Chief Deputy Clerk John W. Dame

Deputy Clerk Linda C. Hickman

1.B. INVOCATION - Commissioner Masilotti

1.C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. AGENDA APPROVAL

2.A. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS

County Administrator Weisman noted the Agenda changes as follows:

PAGE ITEM

13 3G-2 DELETED: Staff recommends motion to approve: Budget Transfer of $25,000 in the Tourist Development Council 4th Cent Local Option Tax (122) to set up payment of bond counsel and related legal services on convention center. SUMMARY: On August 24, 1999, the Board appointed Ruden, McClosky, Schuster & Russell, P.A. to provide bond counsel services related to the financing of the convention center. The attorney's compensation was not to exceed $25,000 for legal services prior to bond issuance. Countywide (OFMB)

23 4C REVISED TITLE: A) adopt Budget Amendment of $330,224 in the Unit 11 Acquisition/Enhancement Fund (327);

B) approve a Grant Award Agreement with the Florida Communities Trust (FCT); and

C) approve the Grant Award Calculation, which states the amount of the state grant award for a portion of the Phase I acquisition of the Unit 11 tract in the Bee Line Corridor to be $330,224. $330,334.

25 5A-2 DELETED: an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 85-40, as amended, establishing an amended Five-Year Road Program; Providing for Title; Purpose; Adoption of revised Five-Year Road Plan and revised list of projects contained in Exhibit "A"; Implementation of the Plan; Modification of Plan; Funding of other roadway improvements, Interpretation of Exhibit; Repeal of Laws in Conflict; Severability; Inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; and Effective Date. (Eng) (Moved to 11/23/99 Workshop)

PAGE ITEM

25 5A-3 DELETED: Staff requests Board direction: on developing a change to the County policy that currently restricts County maintenance responsibility for unincorporated landscaped thoroughfare medians. (Eng) (Moved to 11/23/99 Workshop)

26 5B-2 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution providing for authority to invoke Governmental Conflict Resolution Act pursuant to Section 164.1052, Florida Statutes. SUMMARY: St. Mary's Hospital has sued the County in a number of lawsuits alleging that the County is liable for indigent health care costs for the treatment of residents of Palm Beach County arising out of the criminal justice system. The County feels that other governmental agencies may be responsible for these costs, including the Healthcare District and the Sheriff's Office. Prior to making these agencies a part of the pending lawsuits, Chapter 164, Florida Statutes, the "Florida Governmental Conflict Resolutions Act" requires that a resolution be passed by the Board of County Commissioners and settlement procedures be initiated pursuant to that statute. Countywide (LSJ) (Cty. Atty.)

 

27 5E-1 TIME CERTAIN 1:30 2:30 P.M.: Staff recommends motion to:

A) receive and file consultant's report on Spec Tran's Services and Organization and responses to the report from Intelitran and the three (3) providers;

B) approve the assignment of the County's agreement with Comsis Mobility Services, Inc. d/b/a Intelitran to ATC Vancom Inc., and

C) approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract with Roy E. Glauthier, Transportation Planning and Policy to expand the scope of service to include a comprehensive evaluation of all providers' compliance requirements and to increase the contract by $13,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $33,000.

Countywide (DR) (Palm Tran)

28 5G-1 TIME CERTAIN 11:30 A.M.2:00 P.M.: Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Report to the Board of County Commissioners by Representative William Andrews on unfunded mandates. Countywide (Admin)

28 5G-2 ADD-ON & TIME CERTAIN 10:00 A.M.: Staff recommends the Board approve: West Palm Beach Interlocal Agreement with a revised CityPlace Agreement and Hotel Restrictive Covenant that obliges CityPlace's prior negotiating position (no construction guarantee). SUMMARY: Staff had successfully negotiated an agreement with the City of West Palm Beach with the only outstanding issue being a side agreement with CityPlace for a hotel to be constructed adjacent to the Convention Center. Staff requested a guarantee for completion. CityPlace found that request unacceptable. Since the CityPlace rejection, staff has proposed to waive the completion guarantee to satisfy the prior CityPlace position. They now specify an additional requirement that the County buy the hotel property if they do not construct. This term is totally new to our negotiations and is unacceptable to staff. Since the Board of County Commissioners has not provided final direction on the guarantee issue, agreement approval would confirm our negotiating position. Other alternatives for Board consideration are:

28 5G-2 1) Not approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of West Palm Beach or CityPlace Agreement; or

2) Conceptually agree to CityPlace's new terms which would require purchase of the hotel land by the County, with other than Tourist Development Council dollars, if CityPlace did not construct; or

3) Approve West Palm Beach Interlocal Agreement without hotel commitment of any sort to allow construction of Convention Center; or

4) Attempt to site a hotel on our property. This would further challenge site characteristics and require a new site plan approval by the City which might not be forthcoming. (Adm.)

2.B. ADOPTION

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

3. CONSENT AGENDA - See Pages 3-28.

ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - See Pages 33-34.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. - See Pages 28-30.

5. REGULAR AGENDA - See Pages 31-33.

TIME CERTAIN - 10:00 A.M. - See Pages 36-39.

TIME CERTAIN - 11:30 A.M. - 5.C.1. - See Page 41.

TIME CERTAIN - 11:30 A.M. - 5.G.1. - See Pages 41-45.

TIME CERTAIN - 1:30 P.M. - 5.E.1. - See Pages 45-50.

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See Pages 34-36.

7. STAFF COMMENTS - See Page 40.

8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Pages 39-40.

9. ADJOURNMENT - See Page 50.

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

INFORMATION: Item 3.H.6. was pulled from the Consent Agenda for individual discussion at the request of Commissioner Newell. For discussion of that item, see Pages 33-34.

3.A. ADMINISTRATION

3.A.1. DOCUMENT R-99-2169-D

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE FOR $240,000 TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ADDITIONAL LEGAL REPRESENTATION SERVICES TO INDIGENT DEFENDANTS WITHIN THE COUNTY FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.A.2.

a.

RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH RESOLUTION 746 REQUESTING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION CREATING A NO-WAKE ZONE WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN. APPROVED 11-16-99

b.

RECEIVE AND FILE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS RESOLUTION 130, 1999 SUPPORTING PERMANENT AND CONSISTENT FUNDING FOR REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.A.3.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2170-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 01-01006-000 WITH JOG ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR A $410.29 MANDATORY AGREEMENT PREPAYMENT FOR POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT. APPROVED 11-16-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-2171-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 01-01010-000 WITH SUNBURST SANITATION CORPORATION FOR A $1,065.58 MANDATORY AGREEMENT PREPAYMENT FOR WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT. APPROVED 11-16-99

c. DOCUMENT R-99-2172-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 01-01016-000 WITH RAY F. FLOW AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE SHARON FLOW LIVING TRUST FOR A $266.39 MANDATORY AGREEMENT PREPAYMENT FOR WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT. APPROVED 11-16-99

d. DOCUMENT R-99-2173-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 01-01017-000 WITH OKEEJOG, LLC FOR A $1,641.17 MANDATORY AGREEMENT PREPAYMENT FOR POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT. APPROVED 11-16-99

e. DOCUMENT R-99-2174-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 01-01018-000 WITH W. G. LASSITER, JR., FOR A $143.90 MANDATORY AGREEMENT PREPAYMENT FOR POTABLE WATER. APPROVED 11-16-99

f. DOCUMENT R-99-2175-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 01-01020-000 WITH CELEBRATION COMMUNITY CHURCH FOR A $2,461.75 MANDATORY AGREEMENT PREPAYMENT FOR POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT. APPROVED 11-16-99

g. DOCUMENT R-99-2176-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED AMENDMENT TO THE STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 05-01002-000 WITH DAB OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC., FOR POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT BECAUSE OF ZONING DENIAL OF A PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL CAPACITY RESERVATION. THE PROPERTY OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE REFUNDED AMOUNT OF $5,376.24 PAID TO THE COUNTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL CONNECTIONS DENIED. (AMENDS R-99-777-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

h. DOCUMENT R-99-2177-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 05-01010-000 WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT. THERE IS NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 11-16-99

i. DOCUMENT R-99-2178-D

RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 09-01004-000 WITH CHARLES B. MARQUSEE AND HELGA MARQUSEE FOR A $6,069.49 MANDATORY AGREEMENT PREPAYMENT FOR POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.A.4. RESOLUTION R-99-2179

RESOLUTION FINDING THAT DIGITAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., BE APPROVED AS A QUALIFIED APPLICANT AND PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $71,400 UNDER THE COUNTY JOB GROWTH INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM AS LOCAL PARTICIPATION IN THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM. ADOPTED 11-16-99

3.A.5.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2180-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., TO ACCEPT $5,000 FOR HALF OF THE $10,000 COST OF THE COMPLETED GREENWOOD CONSULTING GROUP, INC., STUDY FOR THE COUNTY INCUBATOR PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-16-99

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-103

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR $5,000 TO REFLECT $5,000 RECEIVED FROM THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., FOR HALF OF THE $10,000 COST OF THE COMPLETED GREENWOOD CONSULTING GROUP, INC., STUDY FOR THE COUNTY INCUBATOR PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.A.6. DOCUMENT R-99-2181-D

RATIFY THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON CONTRACT FF204K994023 WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR THE FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. HUD APPROVED $81,800, BUT BECAUSE OF A SHORTAGE IN THE APPROPRIATION OF FISCAL YEAR 1999 FEDERAL FUNDS, THE AMOUNT PAYABLE UNDER THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO $71,031. UPON APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING BUDGET, HUD WILL MODIFY THE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE OF $10,769. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.B. CLERK

3.B.1.

WARRANT LIST DATED NOVEMBER 15, 1999. APPROVED 11-16-99

COMPUTER CHECKS $15,284,574.15

WIRE TRANSFERS 64,956,794.56

MANUAL CHECKS 92,920.05

TRUSTEE DISBURSEMENTS 0.00

$80,334,288.76

3.B.2.

MINUTES - NONE

3.B.3.

CONTRACTS ON CONTRACT LIST AND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT EXECUTED BY THE PURCHASING DIRECTOR OR RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR:

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2182-D

PURCHASE FROM AERO PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC., OF PUMPERS AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT VEHICLES FOR $2,034,347. APPROVED 11-16-99

b.

RENEWAL OF TERM CONTRACT WITH CONGRESS AUTO PARTS, FLASH EQUIPMENT, FONTAINE TRUCK EQUIPMENT, L & L DISTRIBUTORS, MARC INDUSTRIES, MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, RIGGS INC., S & H DISTRIBUTORS, TRUCK & TRAILER USA, AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR $315,800 FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM DECEMBER 13, 1999, THROUGH DECEMBER 12, 2000. APPROVED 11-16-99

c. DOCUMENT R-99-2183-D

PURCHASE FROM ALTEC INDUSTRIES OF ONE 33,000 GVWR TRUCK WITH A 58-FOOT AERIAL UNIT FOR $101,106. APPROVED 11-16-99

d.

RENEWAL OF TERM CONTRACT WITH BLANCHARD MACHINERY, CART PARTS, FLORIDA COAST EQUIPMENT, KILPATRICK TURF EQUIPMENT, LAWNMOWER HEADQUARTERS, MCGEE'S LAWNMOWER SERVICE, PRECISION SMALL ENGINE, PROFESSIONAL GOLF CAR SERVICE, ROGERS ENGINES, AND SUNCOAST EQUIPMENT CENTER FOR $227,300 FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAWN MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AND GOLF CART PARTS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM DECEMBER 23, 1999, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2001. APPROVED 11-16-99

e.

TERM CONTRACT WITH LUIS CINTRON'S LAWN SERVICE, INC.; OL'MAN & SONS, INC.; QUALITY CUT LAWN MAINTENANCE, INC.; TROPICAL LAWN & LANDSCAPE COMPANY; AND WINGATE QUALITY LAWN MAINTENANCE FOR $150,189 TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR VARIOUS COUNTY ROAD LOCATIONS FROM DECEMBER 1, 1999, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 11-16-99

f.

TERM CONTRACT WITH ELECTRIC SALES & SERVICE, INC.; FLORIDA BRAKE & TRUCK PARTS; JACK LYONS TRUCK PARTS; L & L DISTRIBUTORS; MARC INDUSTRIES; PALM BEACH SPRING COMPANY; PALM BEACH TRUCK & EQUIPMENT; AND PARTS HOUSE INC. FOR $271,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY BRAKE AND SUSPENSION PARTS BY VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS FROM NOVEMBER 16, 1999, THROUGH MAY 15, 2001. APPROVED 11-16-99

g. DOCUMENT R-99-2184-D

PURCHASE FROM ALTEC INDUSTRIES, BOSTON STEEL, PALM BEACH TRUCK, AND RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL OF 25000 GVWR TRUCKS WITH SPECIAL BODIES FOR $746,033. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.B.4. DOCUMENT R-99-2185-D

RECEIVE AND FILE CHANGE ORDERS, WORK TASK ORDERS, CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION, APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE AND BY THE DEPARTMENT HEADS FOR ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS, FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS, WATER UTILITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, AND AIRPORTS DURING SEPTEMBER 1999. APPROVED 11-16-99

a.

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

(1)

CHANGE ORDER 11 WITH SELECT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $667 TO MODIFY SUPPLY DUCT AND EXISTING CONCRETE BEAM TO INCREASE HEAD CLEARANCE FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINERS BUILDING PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $1.721 MILLION) (AMENDS R-97-1468-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(2)

CHANGE ORDER 12 WITH SELECT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $5,351 TO PATCH AUTOPSY ROOM CONCRETE FLOOR DUE TO EXISTING UNFORESEEN SLAB TOPPINGS FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINERS BUILDING PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $1.721 MILLION) (AMENDS R-97-1468-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(3)

CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH BRANG COMPANY, INC. OF FLORIDA FOR $14,822 FOR ELECTRICAL WORK, FRAMING AND DRYWALL, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND FIRE SPRINKLER, MODIFY BALCONY RAILING FOR THE SOUTHWINDS GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE RENOVATIONS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $359,300) (AMENDS R-99-741-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(4)

CHANGE ORDER 5 WITH BRANG COMPANY, INC. OF FLORIDA FOR $33,128 TO REPAIR ROOF LEAKS AND PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF WALL SIDING FOR THE SOUTHWINDS GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE RENOVATIONS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $359,300) (AMENDS R-99-741-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(5)

CHANGE ORDER 8 WITH RIO-BAK CORPORATION FOR $48,685 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK AND MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF SIX TWO-INCH LONG WATER SERVICES IN FOUR-INCH CASINGS, SIX TWO-INCH SHORT WATER SERVICES IN FOUR-INCH CASINGS, SEVEN SINGLE WATER SERVICE EXTENSIONS, AND EIGHT DOUBLE WATER SERVICE EXTENSIONS FOR THE BELVEDERE ROAD AND HAVERHILL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $2,772,181) (AMENDS R-98-1407-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(6)

CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING, INC., FOR A DECREASE OF $24,150 FOR DESIGN AND PERMITTING PHASE 2 SUBTASK AND EASEMENT PREPARATION FOR THE JUNO BEACH SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $209,500) (AMENDS R-96-783-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(7)

CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING, INC., FOR $12,015 FOR OFFSHORE REEF/HARD BOTTOM CHARACTERIZATION FOR THE JUNO BEACH SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $24,420) (AMENDS R-96-783-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(8)

CHANGE ORDER 5 WITH COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING, INC. FOR $12,135 FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE JUNO BEACH SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-783-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(9)

CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH LUTZ BUILDERS FOR $33,236 FOR MULTIPLE CHANGES PER FIELD BULLETIN 10, DUE TO USER REQUIREMENTS, CODE REQUIREMENTS, AND UNFORESEEN FIELD CONDITIONS FOR THE WEST COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $214,103) (AMENDS R-98-1738-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(10)

CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH ANGELO IAFRATE CONSTRUCTION FOR $12,214 TO INSTALL 2,224 X 1 1/4-INCH X 20-INCH DOWELS, OMITTING 1,112 X 5/8-INCH X 30-INCH TIEBARS FOR CHANGE FROM TYPE E TO TYPE D JOINTS FOR THE SOUTHEAST GENERAL AVIATION APRON B REHABILITATION PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $5,251,446) (AMENDS R-99-657-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(11)

CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR $19,262 TO REPAIR DAMAGED STORM DRAIN AT HAGEN RANCH ROAD AND GATEWAY BOULEVARD FOR THE HAGEN RANCH ROAD ROUNDABOUTS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $329,598) (AMENDS R-98-1358-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(12)

CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH CHARLES S. WHITESIDE, INC., FOR $13,710 TO GRADE, SHAPE, AND CLEAR EXISTING DITCH AS PER ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WILSON ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $183,686) (AMENDS R-99-1086-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

b.

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

(1)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH DUNKELBERGER ENGINEERING FOR $15,000 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY TESTING, CONCRETE CYLINDERS, AND ASPHALT FOR THE JOG ROAD FROM OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD TO MONTCLAIR LAKES PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-609-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(2)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 14 WITH RMS2 ENGINEERS DESIGN GROUP FOR $31,390 FOR ADDITIONAL POST-DESIGN SERVICES ALLOWANCE FOR THE DONALD ROSS ROAD FROM PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD TO U.S. 1 PROJECT. (AMENDS R-92-903-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(3)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 5 WITH STEPHENSON ENGINEERING GROUP, INC., FOR $31,762 FOR REVIEW AND STUDY OF THE CAPACITY ANALYSIS AND UPRATING PLAN, AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND OPERATION PROTOCOL UPDATES FOR SOUTHERN REGION WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY VALUE ENGINEERING STUDY PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-835-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(4)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 10 WITH BROWN & PHILLIPS, INC., FOR $11,441 FOR COMPLETE BOUNDARY AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY OF THE PROPERTY FOR THE WESTGATE GYMNASIUM PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1592-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(5)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION C-411 WITH DAMES & MOORE FOR $14,600 FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AND PERMITTING FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE BATHROOMS FOR THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GENERAL CONSULTANT SERVICES TASK C-411 PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(6)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION C-124 WITH URS GREINER, INC., FOR $33,855 FOR THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL SYSTEMS REBID SERVICES FOR THE AIRPORT'S GENERAL CONSULTANT SERVICES TASK C-124 PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(7)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION C-122 WITH URS GREINER, INC., FOR A REDUCTION OF $49,203 FOR THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT YEAR 2000 CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE AIRPORT'S GENERAL CONSULTANT SERVICES TASK C-122 PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(8)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION C-112 WITH DAMES & MOORE FOR $49,799 FOR GOLFVIEW STORMWATER MASTER PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING SERVICES PHASE 1 AND 2 FOR PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GENERAL CONSULTANT SERVICES TASK C-112 PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(9)

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH DUNKELBERGER ENGINEERING FOR $15,000 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY TESTING, CONCRETE CYLINDERS, AND ASPHALT FOR THE JOG ROAD FROM OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD TO MONTCLAIR LAKES PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-609-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

c.

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

(1)

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO C&A CONTRACTING, INC., FOR THE CONGRESS AVENUE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT A 5.06 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $308,075. (AMENDS R-99-575-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(2)

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO POOLE & KENT COMPANY FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPLEX HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING MODIFICATIONS (CHILLER REPLACEMENT) PROJECT AT A 5.12 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $720,000. (AMENDS R-99-153-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

d.

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

(1)

CHANGE ORDER 5 WITH J. W. CHEATHAM, INC., FOR $1,000 TO CLEAR AND GRUB CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO PROVIDE REVISED GRADING FOR NORTH BERM AREA OF RETENTION POND 1 FOR THE CONGRESS AVENUE FROM NORTHLAKE RELIEVER TO SILVER BEACH ROAD PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $5,297,828) (AMENDS R-98-1414-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(2)

CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH KUNSU INTERNATIONAL FOR $4,962 TO CLEAR AND DEGRUB A 50-FOOT X 85-FOOT AREA FOR THE MAINTENANCE BUILDING FOR THE MORIKAMI JAPANESE GARDENS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $2,883,206) (AMENDS R-99-813-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(3)

CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH KUNSU INTERNATIONAL FOR $5,338 TO BUILD AN ADDITIONAL CHAIN LINK FENCE AND ONE 18-FOOT DOUBLE SWING GATE AT THE SOUTH END OF THE FENCE FOR THE MORIKAMI JAPANESE GARDENS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $2,883,206) (AMENDS R-99-813-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(4)

CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH CHARLES S. WHITESIDE, INC., FOR A DECREASE OF $6,000 TO DELETE SPEED HUMPS AND MOTOR OPERATOR ON ISOLATION VALVES FOR THE WILSON ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $183,686) (AMENDS R-99-1086-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(5)

CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH MCC CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR A DECREASE OF $3,000 TO DELETE PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT AND PIPE HANGAR TO SUPPORT CONDUIT FOR THE OKEEHEELEE PARK CLUBHOUSE PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $1,097,125) (AMENDS R-99-1032-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(6)

CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH COMMUNITY ASPHALT CORPORATION FOR A THREE-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY FOR THE MILITARY TRAIL FROM GLADES ROAD TO CLINT MOORE ROAD PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $2,509,696) (AMENDS R-98-636-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

(7)

CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE, INC., FOR $4,765 FOR ADDITIONAL 5.5-INCH ROCK BASE IN LIEU OF TYPE C STABILIZER FOR THE BOCA RATON FORCE MAIN CONFLICT FOR THE YAMATO ROAD AND JOG ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $1,366,360) (AMENDS R-99-725-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CHANGE ORDER 5 WITH ANZAC CONTRACTORS FOR $4,235 TO REMOVE AND RE-SET GUARDRAIL DUE TO GRADE CHANGE OF NEW ROADWAY NOT MATCHING EXISTING GUARDRAIL ELEVATION FOR THE COUNTY ROAD 827A AND U.S. 27 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $715,496) (AMENDS R-98-1416-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CHANGE ORDER 6 WITH HARDRIVES, INC., FOR A THREE-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY FOR THE CONGRESS AVENUE FORM MINER ROAD TO HYPOLUXO ROAD PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $2,140,044) (AMENDS R-98-1409-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH FREDERICO EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR $3,600 TO CLEAR AND BURN ALL AUSTRALIAN PINE TREES LOCATED AT THE ENTRANCE ROAD OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND BELVEDERE ROAD FOR THE DEMOLITION OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $589,350) (AMENDS R-98-772-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH WYNN & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION FOR A 19-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND AN EIGHT-DAY TIME EXTENSION DUE TO TREE RELOCATION FOR THE JUPITER FARMS ROAD PATHWAY FROM SANDY RUN TO JUPITER FARMS PARK PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $221,915) (AMENDS R-99-718-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH MCC CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR A REDUCTION OF $210 TO CHANGE ELEVATOR CAB TRIM TO SATIN FINISH STAINLESS STEEL FOR THE OKEEHEELEE PARK CLUBHOUSE PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, $1,097,335) (AMENDS R-99-1032-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CHANGE ORDER 11 WITH SMITH & COMPANY, INC., FOR $3,480 TO INSTALL CONFLICT STRUCTURE TYPE (J7T) AT STATION 200+30 BECAUSE OF CONFLICT WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE JOG ROAD FROM SOUTH OF LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT ,$4,709,296) (AMENDS R-98-979-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH SMITH & COMPANY, INC., FOR $2,741 TO REMOVE AND REPLACE TWO EXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCES, IRRIGATION, AND LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTED BY TRUMP GOLF COURSE AT THE RETENTION POND PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF A 48-INCH RCP OUTFALLS FOR THE GUN CLUB ROAD DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE GUN CLUB ROAD FROM KIRK ROAD TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,597,932) (AMENDS R-99-626-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH POOLE & KENT COMPANY FOR $7,975 TO INSTALL RESTRAINTS ON EIGHT CHILLED WATER FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS, INSTALL THREE PIPE SUPPORTS, PAINT 11 PIPE SUPPORTS, AND INSTALL DRAIN LINES FROM NEW COOLING TOWERS TO EXISTING STORM DRAINAGE LINES FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING MODIFICATIONS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $720,000) (AMENDS R-99-153-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

e.

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

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-204 WITH T. L. WINGATE, INC., FOR $1,214 TO RELOCATE EXISTING WATER METER, NOT SHOWN ON PLANS, AS REQUIRED BY THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT FOR THE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY WATER METER RELOCATION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1208-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-209 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $2,658 FOR ROOF REPAIR PROJECT 99543. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-208 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $8,147 FOR ROOF REPAIR PROJECT 99543. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-205 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $1,711 TO REPLACE THE DOOR AND POSSIBLY FRAME FROM THE OFFICE AREA TO THE BAY AREA FOR REPLACE DOOR/FRAME PROJECT 99542. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-206 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $1,770 FOR ROOF REPAIR PROJECT 99547. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-207 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $1,106 FOR ROOF REPAIR PROJECT 99548. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-195 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $29,979 TO REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING CARPET WITH NEW CARPET AND SLIP-RESISTANT CERAMIC TILE FOR THE NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT CARPET AND TILE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-194 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $2,700 TO PROVIDE CONDUIT FOR DATA LINES; REQUEST FROM CLERK TO PROVIDE 1.5-INCH EMPTY CONDUIT WITH POWER POLE, FOR FUTURE DATA LINES; AND EXTEND DATA EMPTY CONDUIT FROM ABOVE CEILING TO NEAREST CABLE TRAY FOR THE JUDICIAL CENTER SECOND FLOOR COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-196 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $30,497 TO DEMOLISH APPROXIMATELY 40 LINEAR FEET OF PARTITION AND INSTALL NEW PARTITIONING WITH ASSOCIATED DOORS, FINISHES, ELECTRICAL, HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION FOR THE AIRPORT CENTRE PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING THIRD FLOOR RENOVATIONS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-190 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $10,968 TO INSTALL A NEW FOUNDATION FOR THE NEW WASHING MACHINES IN THE LAUNDRY FOR THE WEST COUNTY JAIL PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-1119-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 99-191 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $4,881 TO REPLACE A THREE-TON HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC) ROOFTOP PACKAGE UNIT FOR THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE-RESCUE HVAC PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

f.

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

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC., FOR $4,960 TO REVISE THE MEDIAN TO EXTEND THE LEFT-TURN LANE AT THE NORTH APPROACH TO FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, AND AT THE SOUTH APPROACH TO PALM HILL DRIVE, AND TO PLAN AND DESIGN CALCULATION REVISIONS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN ITEMS 1 AND 2 FOR THE FOREST HILL BOULEVARD AND HAVERHILL ROAD INTERSECTION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1589-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $595 TO REVIEW THE DRAWINGS AND CALCULATIONS OF THE ALUMINUM CONTROL GATE AT HIGHLAND PINES STRUCTURE M-11 FOR THE HIGHLAND PINES DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1590-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH DUNKELBERGER ENGINEERING FOR $4,000 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY TESTING, CONCRETE CYLINDERS, AND ASPHALT FOR THE LAKEWOOD GARDENS STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-501-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $225 FOR FORM REVIEW AND COMPLETION FOR THE CAMINO REAL FROM SOUTHWEST 7TH AVENUE TO SOUTHWEST 3RD AVENUE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1590-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC., FOR $4,720 TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT MASTER PLAN ON AERIAL IMAGES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL, REVISE LEFT-TURN LANE AND THRU-LANE ALIGNMENTS ON HAVERHILL ROAD AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH APPROACH TO SUMMIT BOULEVARD, PLAN AND DESIGN CALCULATION OF ADDITIONAL WORK/REVISIONS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN ITEMS 2 AND 3 FOR THE SUMMIT BOULEVARD AND HAVERHILL ROAD INTERSECTION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1589-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 16 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $5,554 FOR REVIEW OF LRDM REPORTS, OBTAIN AND REVIEW STRUCTURAL PLANS, SITE VISITS, DESIGN CALCULATIONS, AND EXEMPTION REPORTS FOR THE HURRICANE EVACUATION SHELTERS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1590-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 6 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $8,200 TO REVIEW COUNTY-PROVIDED BASE DATA AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS, AND CONDUCT A PRE-DESIGN SITE VISIT TO OBSERVE STREETSCAPE THEMATICS IN THE CORRIDOR FOR THE LYONS ROAD FROM GLADES ROAD TO CLINT MOORE ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 5 WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY FOR $2,530 TO REVIEW COUNTY-PROVIDED BASE DATA AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS, AND CONDUCT A PRE-DESIGN SITE VISIT TO OBSERVE STREETSCAPE THEMATICS IN THE CORRIDOR FOR THE 6TH AVENUE SOUTH FROM CONGRESS AVENUE TO LAKE OSBORNE BRIDGE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-2030-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH ALLTERRA ENGINEERING AND TESTING LAB OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC., FOR $2,000 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS; SOIL DENSITY TESTING, CONCRETE CYLINDERS, AND ASPHALT FOR THE ORANGE ROAD, HIBISCUS ROAD, AND OLD LIMESTONE CREEK ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-1790-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER, P.C., FOR $5,527 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE DESIGN AND BIDDING ASSISTANCE FOR A FIBER OPTIC CABLE EXTENDING FROM WATER TREATMENT PLANT 3 TO SRWRF PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-833-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH MONTGOMERY WATSON AMERICAS, INC., FOR $9,969 TO IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE LOCATIONS AND VEGETATIVE SPECIES, AND PREPARE A REPORT CONTAINING A DESCRIPTION OF THE VEGETATIVE IMPACT AND A PLAN TO MITIGATE THE LOSS OF NATIVE TREE SPECIES FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 9 WELLFIELD EXPANSION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-832-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH NORDARSE & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $5,000 FOR TESTING LAB SERVICES FOR THE CONGRESS AVENUE FROM MINER ROAD TO HYPOLUXO ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1409-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $931 TO PREPARE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS WITH STRUCTURAL DETAILS AND NOTES, AND DRAFTING STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE KUDZA ROAD AT L-8 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1590-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH PSI, INC., FOR $2,000 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY TESTING, CONCRETE CYLINDERS, AND ASPHALT FOR THE IDLEWILD ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-503-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $8,000 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY TESTING, CONCRETE CYLINDERS, AND ASPHALT FOR THE LIMESTONE CREEK PHASE 1-D CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-500-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

3.C.1. DOCUMENT R-99-2186-D

CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON-DAVIS, INC., FOR $82,920 TO REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 200 LINEAR FEET OF 54-INCH METAL PIPE WITH REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE ON KIRK ROAD (SOUTH OF MELALEUCA LANE) OUTFALLING TO THE L-14 CANAL. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.C.2. DOCUMENT R-99-2187-D

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MILLER, LEGG & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $71,653.08 TO PROVIDE FINAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE BOUTWELL ROAD FROM LAKE WORTH ROAD TO 2ND AVENUE NORTH PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1927-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.C.3. DELETED

3.C.4.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2188-D

AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION WITH CARRAMERICA DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR $15,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS AS NEEDED FOR CONGRESS AVENUE FROM YAMATO ROAD TO LINTON BOULEVARD AND CLINT MOORE ROAD AT CONGRESS AVENUE RIGHT-TURN LANES. APPROVED 11-16-99

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-98

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE AREA L FUND FOR $15,000 RECOGNIZING ROAD IMPACT FEE REVENUE FROM A DEVELOPER FOR THE CLINT MOORE ROAD AT CONGRESS AVENUE RIGHT-TURN LANES (CONGRESS AVENUE FROM YAMATO ROAD TO LINTON BOULEVARD) PROJECT. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.C.5. DOCUMENT R-99-2189-D

COUNTY DEED CONVEYING TO THE INDIAN WELLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., ANY INTEREST THE COUNTY HAS IN TRACT G, LESS THE EAST 75 FEET THEREOF CONSISTING OF A 25-FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF INDIAN WELLS. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.C.6. DELETED

3.C.7. DOCUMENT R-99-2190-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIAN TRAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR THE DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT ASPHALT PATHWAYS TO SERVE GOLDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY, WESTERN PINES MIDDLE, AND ACREAGE PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.C.8. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-97

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $126,000 FROM RESERVES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION (FY 1998) TO THE WESTGATE AVENUE FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.C.9.

a. RESOLUTION R-99-2191

RESOLUTION DECLARING PARCELS 6 AND 8 AS RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND PARCELS 6A AND 8A AS TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS, NECESSARY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE BELVEDERE ROAD AND MILITARY TRAIL INTERSECTION. ADOPTED 11-16-99

b.

PAYMENT OF $12,050 INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS ACCOUNT FOR PURCHASE OF NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE BELVEDERE ROAD AND MILITARY TRAIL INTERSECTION. (SEE R-99-2191) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.C.10.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2192-D

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MESSLER & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $55,424 TO PREPARE CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE 2ND AVENUE NORTH BRIDGE OVER THE LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT E-4 CANAL PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1387-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-106

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $48,700 FROM RESERVES FOR DESIGN AND ALIGNMENT FISCAL YEAR 1999 TO THE 2ND AVENUE NORTH BRIDGE OVER THE LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT E-4 CANAL PROJECT. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.C.11. RESOLUTION R-99-2193

RESOLUTION CORRECTING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR PARCEL 110 FOR EMINENT DOMAIN ON THE LANTANA ROAD FROM LYONS ROAD TO GRAND LACUNA BOULEVARD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-634) ADOPTED 11-16-99

3.C.12. DOCUMENT R-99-2194-D

CHANGE ORDER 9 WITH J. W. CHEATHAM, INC., FOR $101,084 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS AVENUE FROM BLUE HERON BOULEVARD TO NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD, NORTHLAKE RELIEVER FROM GARDEN ROAD TO CONGRESS AVENUE, AND SILVER BEACH ROAD FROM CONGRESS AVENUE TO AVENUE S PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1414-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.C.13.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2195-D

TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH STRUC TECH ENGINEERING, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PALMETTO PARK ROAD MEDIAN CURBING FROM RIVERSIDE DRIVE TO C-1 CANAL. (RESCINDS R-99-997-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-2196-D

CONTRACT WITH FLORIDA BLACKTOP, INC., FOR $125,660 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PALMETTO PARK ROAD MEDIAN CURBING FROM RIVERSIDE DRIVE TO C-1 CANAL. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.C.14.

AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE COUNTY ENGINEER, TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION IN PRIVATELY MAINTAINED ROADS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO STATE GREEN BOOK STANDARDS ONLY WHEN REQUESTED BY THE RESIDENT-CONTROLLED LOCAL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND THE COUNTY HAS BEEN GIVEN A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT FROM THE ASSOCIATION. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

3.D.1. DELETED

3.D.2. DOCUMENT R-99-2197-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2000, TO COMPLETE BOND COUNSEL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE PROPOSED APPROXIMATELY $15 MILLION 800 MEGAHERTZ TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM BONDS, SERIES 1999. THERE IS NO FISCAL IMPACT. (AMENDS R-97-1189-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.D.3.

SETTLEMENT IN EMINENT DOMAIN CASE CL-96-4237 AO, THE COUNTY V. BRUCE D. LUCAS ET AL., WHEREBY THE COUNTY HAS NEGOTIATED A PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,462.85, PLUS THE CLERK'S REGISTRY DEPOSIT FEE OF $100 FOR A TOTAL OF $8,562.85 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 125 AND 125A FOR THE WIDENING OF WESTGATE AVENUE FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

3.E.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2198-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL LIFELINE TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR THE SERVICES, AND THERE IS NO TERMINATION DATE AS LONG AS THE VENDOR IS IN GOOD STANDING. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-16-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-2199-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND DIANA FOOD GROUP, INC., TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR THE SERVICES, AND THERE IS NO TERMINATION DATE AS LONG AS THE VENDOR IS IN GOOD STANDING. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-16-99

c. DOCUMENT R-99-2200-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND HEALTH WATCH, INC., TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR THE SERVICES, AND THERE IS NO TERMINATION DATE AS LONG AS THE VENDOR IS IN GOOD STANDING. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-16-99

d. DOCUMENT R-99-2201-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND NETCARE CORPORATION TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR THE SERVICES, AND THERE IS NO TERMINATION DATE AS LONG AS THE VENDOR IS IN GOOD STANDING. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.E.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2202-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND DEBRA SHADLE, RD, LD/N, TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR THE SERVICES, AND THERE IS NO TERMINATION DATE AS LONG AS THE VENDOR IS IN GOOD STANDING. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-16-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-2203-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND JANE DYE, PH.D., TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR THE SERVICES, AND THERE IS NO TERMINATION DATE AS LONG AS THE VENDOR IS IN GOOD STANDING. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-16-99

c. DOCUMENT R-99-2204-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND FAMILY ELDER CONNECTION/RESPONSIVE CARE TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR THE SERVICES, AND THERE IS NO TERMINATION DATE AS LONG AS THE VENDOR IS IN GOOD STANDING. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.E.3. DOCUMENT R-99-2205-D

MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND J&M ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, INC., TO PROVIDE ROOM, BOARD, AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR THE SERVICES, AND THERE IS NO TERMINATION DATE AS LONG AS THE VENDOR IS IN GOOD STANDING. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.F. AIRPORTS

3.F.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2206-D

AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF RUNWAY 9L AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM JAMES E. KISTENMACHER FOR PARCEL W-60 LOCATED ON ELIZABETH STREET FOR A SALES PRICE OF $80,000 WITH NO REPLACEMENT HOUSING COSTS FOR THE PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 11-16-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-2207-D

AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF RUNWAY 9L AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM RAFAEL FLEITES AND JUANA FLEITES FOR PARCEL W-86 LOCATED ON ELIZABETH STREET FOR A SALES PRICE OF $77,200 AND REPLACEMENT HOUSING COSTS OF $17,021, FOR THE PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 11-16-99

c. DOCUMENT R-99-2208-D

AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF RUNWAY 9L AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM ROBERT T. JOHNSTON AND MAUREEN JOHNSTON FOR PARCEL W-113 LOCATED ON HAVERHILL ROAD FOR A SALES PRICE OF $112,000 AND REPLACEMENT HOUSING COSTS OF $16,515, FOR THE PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

3.G.1. DOCUMENT R-99-2209-D

AGREEMENT WITH MELROSE PARK JOINT VENTURE FOR SPECIAL ALLOCATION OF ROAD IMPACT FEE CREDITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 10.(K.1.J.(2), UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. MELROSE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT HAD ROAD IMPACT FEE CREDITS TOTALING $2,738,847 AS OF OCTOBER 26, 1999. ONLY THE AMOUNT REMAINING ON THE DATE OF THE BOARD APPROVAL WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL ALLOCATION. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.G.2. DELETED

3.G.3.

NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT OFFER OF $4,059.28 FOR FULL SATISFACTION OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN THAT WAS ENTERED AGAINST THE HARDEMAN FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT ON APRIL 21, 1997, FOR CODE VIOLATIONS FOR NOT HAVING ADDRESS NUMBERS ON THE HOUSE THAT WERE VISIBLE FROM THE STREET. THE ACCUMULATED FINES, INTEREST, AND CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD COSTS, AS OF APRIL 7, 1999, TOTALED $23,255.02. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

3.H.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2210-D

CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH MOTOROLA, INC., FOR $131,812.44 FOR THE 800 MEGAHERTZ COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-2026-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-108

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND FOR $134,605 TO RECOGNIZE FUNDING FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE INCREASED FUNDING IN THE 800 MEGAHERTZ COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROJECT. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.H.2. DOCUMENT R-99-2211-D

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 4 WITH CROSSROADS ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC., FOR $68,375.76 TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF 200 ADDITIONAL SITES FOR FUTURE BUS SHELTER LOCATIONS COUNTYWIDE. (AMENDS R-98-2072-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.H.3. DOCUMENT R-99-2212-D

RELEASE OF RESERVATION TO THE JENNAH BLOSSOM CORPORATION REGARDING THE EXCHANGE OF THE COUNTY'S 3.9-ACRE OUT-PARCEL ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH COUNTY CIVIC CENTER FOR AN ADJOINING 4.25-ACRE PARCEL. BOTH PARTIES WERE AWARE THAT A STATUTORY REQUIREMENT TO INCLUDE A RESERVATION OF MINERAL RIGHTS IN ALL CONVEYANCES OF COUNTY PROPERTY WAS NOT ALLOWED BY THE TERMS OF THE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT. THE RESERVATION OF THE RIGHT TO EXPLORE FOR MINERALS, HOWEVER, SERIOUSLY INHIBITS THE ABILITY TO DEVELOP THE PROPERTY, IN THAT ANY IMPROVEMENTS COULD BE AFFECTED BY MINING OPERATIONS. AS THE PURCHASE PRICE WAS NEGOTIATED BASED UPON THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY, THE APPRAISAL WOULD BE REDUCED IF MINERAL RESERVATIONS WERE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT AND JENNAH BLOSSOM WOULD NOT AGREE TO ACCEPT TITLE WITHOUT RELEASE OF THE MINERAL RESERVATION. THERE IS NO FISCAL IMPACT. (AMENDS R-99-2009-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.H.4. DOCUMENT R-99-2213-D

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE JENNAH BLOSSOM CORPORATION TO ALLOW THE COMPANY ACCESS TO THE COUNTY'S PARCEL TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION OF A RETENTION POND ON THE COUNTY'S PROPERTY WITHIN 180 DAYS FOLLOWING CLOSING, PURSUANT TO THE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF THE COUNTY'S 3.9-ACRE OUT-PARCEL ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH COUNTY CIVIC CENTER FOR AN ADJOINING 4.25-ACRE PARCEL. (SEE R-97-1072-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.H.5.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2214-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE PARKING AGREEMENT WITH JUPITER STADIUM, LTD., AND NORTH COUNTY LAND HOLDINGS (NCLH), LTD., THE DEVELOPER OF ABACOA TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES, WHO IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE 2,020 PARKING SPACES FOR USE DURING EVENTS AT ROGER DEAN STADIUM (ROGER DEAN SPRING TRAINING FACILITY). NCLH HAS REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY (FAU) TO ALLOW NCLH AND THE BASEBALL TEAMS TO UTILIZE FAU'S MULTIPURPOSE FIELDS FOR PARKING OF 500 CARS. UPON SATISFACTION OF ALL PRECONDITIONS UNDER THE AGREEMENT WITH FAU, NCLH SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDUCE BY 500 THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL AREAS. THE AMENDMENT WILL MODIFY THE EXISTING DOCUMENTATION TO AUTHORIZE THE RELOCATION OF THE 500 PARKING SPACES. (AMENDS R-98-183-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-2215-D

AMENDMENT 3 TO THE DECLARATION OF EASEMENTS WITH JUPITER STADIUM, LTD., AND NORTH COUNTY LAND HOLDINGS (NCLH), LTD., THE DEVELOPER OF THE ABACOA TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES, FOR OFF-SITE PARKING FOR ROGER DEAN STADIUM (ROGER DEAN SPRING TRAINING FACILITY). NCLH HAS REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY (FAU) TO ALLOW NCLH AND THE BASEBALL TEAMS TO UTILIZE FAU'S MULTIPURPOSE FIELDS FOR PARKING OF 500 CARS. UPON SATISFACTION OF ALL PRECONDITIONS UNDER THE AGREEMENT WITH FAU, NCLH SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDUCE BY 500 THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL AREAS. THE AMENDMENT WILL MODIFY THE EXISTING DOCUMENTATION TO AUTHORIZE THE RELOCATION OF THE 500 PARKING SPACES. (AMENDS R-98-184-D) (SEE R-99-2214-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.H.6. See Pages 33-34.

3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

3.I.1. DOCUMENT R-99-2216-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK FOR $100,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR STORM WATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FROM NOVEMBER 16, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS WHICH DO NOT REQUIRE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.I.2. DOCUMENT R-99-2217-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH BAY FOR $128,496 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR PHASE III OF THE REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT OF SEWER LINES FROM NOVEMBER 16, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS WHICH DO NOT REQUIRE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.I.3. DOCUMENT R-99-2218-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LAKE WORTH FOR $211,700 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR 4TH AVENUE AND 5TH AVENUE. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS WHICH DO NOT REQUIRE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.I.4. DOCUMENT R-99-2219-D

AGREEMENT WITH WESTGATE/BELVEDERE HOMES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $300,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR RETENTION AREAS FOR STORM WATER DRAINAGE IN THE NORTH PORTION OF THE WESTGATE NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS AREA WHICH IS BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD, ON THE SOUTH BY WESTGATE AVENUE, ON THE EAST BY THE E3 ½ B CANAL, AND ON THE WEST BY THE L2-B CANAL. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS WHICH DO NOT REQUIRE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.I.5. DOCUMENT R-99-2220-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH DELRAY BLUES, INC., DBA THE BACKROOM, TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, TO JUNE 30, 2000, FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $50,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 909 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE, DELRAY BEACH. THE OVERALL PROJECT COST IS ESTIMATED AT $140,000. THE DELRAY BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL CONTRIBUTE $50,000 TOWARD THE PROJECT, AND THE OWNERS WILL PROVIDE THE BALANCE OF $40,000. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS WHICH DO NOT REQUIRE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS. (AMENDS R-98-2091-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.I.6. DOCUMENT R-99-2221-D

AMENDMENT 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE WESTGATE/BELVEDERE HOMES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $500,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FROM DECEMBER 31, 1999, TO DECEMBER 31, 2000, FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NORTHERN SECTION OF THE WESTGATE NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGY AREA. THE PROJECT ALSO ENVISIONS THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 32 PARCELS OF VACANT LAND FOR WET/DRY STORM WATER RETENTION. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS WHICH DO NOT REQUIRE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS. (AMENDS R-96-212-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.I.7.

RECEIVE AND FILE A SUMMARY OF DELEGATED FUNDING AWARDS TOTALING $95,955 MADE TO PROPERTY OWNERS FOR REHABILITATION PROJECTS APPROVED BETWEEN JULY 1, 1999, AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION R-94-1139. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.I.8.

a. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-123

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR $934,000 FROM THE HOME MATCH TRANSFER ACCOUNT TO THE HARDSHIP B PROGRAM ACCOUNT WHICH REALLOCATES $467,000 TO THE 1998-1999 AND THE 1999-2000 FISCAL YEARS. APPROVED 11-16-99

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-124

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE HOME PROGRAM FUND TO REDUCE THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUND BY $934,000 TO RECOGNIZE THE LOWER TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.I.9. DELETED

3.I.10.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2222-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A $6.641 MILLION FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT. NO LOCAL MATCHING FUND IS REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-16-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-2223-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A $2.011 MILLION FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 HOME GRANT. MATCHING FUND REQUIREMENTS ARE MET THROUGH THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP. APPROVED 11-16-99

c. DOCUMENT R-99-2224-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A $236,000 FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT. MATCHING FUND REQUIREMENTS ARE MET THROUGH AN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION BY EACH AGENCY RECEIVING FUNDS. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.J. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

3.J.1.

a. RESOLUTION R-99-2225

RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE AGAINST GEOFFREY DAVID LAWSON, 105 BROADWAY AVENUE, RIVIERA BEACH FOR $2,612.32. ADOPTED 11-16-99

b. RESOLUTION R-99-2226

RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE AGAINST CHASE MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., 200 OLD WILSON BRIDGE ROAD, WORTHINGTON, OHIO, FOR $7,396.05. ADOPTED 11-16-99

3.K. WATER UTILITIES

3.K.1. DOCUMENT R-99-2227-D

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE, INC., FOR $1,649,822 FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, PERMITTING, AND BIDDING SERVICES FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT 3 PHASE II EXPANSION FROM 9.3 TO 20 MILLION GALLONS PER DAY. (AMENDS R-99-831-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.K.2. DELETED

3.K.3. DOCUMENT R-99-2228-D

CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH HAZEN & SAWYER, P.C., FOR $888,932 FOR THE NORTHERN REGION OPERATIONS CENTER PLANNING, LAND SURVEYING, DESIGN, PERMITTING, AND BIDDING SERVICES. (AMENDS R-99-833-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

3.L.1. DOCUMENT R-99-2229-D

THIRD-YEAR JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR WATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATIONS TO DEVELOP AN UPDATED WELLFIELD PROTECTION MODEL WITH THE THIRD-YEAR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,260 FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. (AMENDS R-97-945-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.L.2. DOCUMENT R-99-2230-D

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY WILL MANAGE THE HUNGRYLAND SLOUGH TRACT OF THE BEE LINE CORRIDOR NATURAL AREA WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE CITY, WHICH WILL REDUCE THE COUNTY'S FISCAL COSTS FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE TRACT. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.L.3.

a. RESOLUTION R-99-2231

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO DISBURSE $80,000 FROM THE VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ACQUIRE, PREPARE, AND SCUTTLE THE 160-FOOT MARINE VESSEL UNITED CARIBBEAN AS AN ARTIFICIAL REEF IN 60-70 FEET OF WATER OFF BOCA RATON. ADOPTED 11-16-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-104

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE TRUST FUND FOR $80,000 FROM RESERVES TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT'S BOCA REEF PROJECT ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ACQUIRE, PREPARE, AND SCUTTLE THE 160-FOOT MARINE VESSEL UNITED CARIBBEAN AS AN ARTIFICIAL REEF IN 60-70 FEET OF WATER OFF BOCA RATON. (SEE R-99-2231) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION

3.M.1. DOCUMENT R-99-2232-D

AMENDMENT 5 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR $267,700 TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-94-1161-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

3.N. LIBRARY - None

3.P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None

3.Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION - None

3.R. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL - None

3.S. FIRE-RESCUE - 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 - None

3.Y. PURCHASING - None

3.Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None

3.AA. PALM TRAN - None

3.BB. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

3.BB.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-99-2233-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, INC., FOR $65,000 TO MARKET, PUBLICIZE, AND COORDINATE THE 2000 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2000. APPROVED 11-16-99

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-155

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE SPECIAL PROJECT FUND FOR $65,000 FROM RESERVE TO FUND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, INC., TO MARKET, PUBLICIZE, AND COORDINATE THE 2000 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2000. (SEE R-99-2233-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Lee absent.

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

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

PROOF OF PUBLICATION. APPROVED 11-16-99

MOTION to receive and file Proof of Publication Nos. 621008, 621023, 621134, 621135, and 621158. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Lee absent.

4.A. RESOLUTION R-99-2234

RESOLUTION ABANDONING A PORTION OF A 15-FOOT-WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO TRACT 56, SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 47 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, WITHIN FLORIDA FRUIT LAND COMPANY'S SUBDIVISION 2. (P.O.P. 621158) ADOPTED 11-16-99

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Masilotti.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

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

4.B.

1. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-64

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS ACQUISITION FUND FOR $1,694,964 TO REFLECT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST FOR THE HUNGRYLAND SLOUGH TRACT IN THE BEE LINE CORRIDOR. (SEE R-99-2235-D) (P.O.P. 621135) APPROVED 11-16-99

2. DOCUMENT R-99-2235-D

GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST FOR $1,694,964 FOR THE HUNGRYLAND SLOUGH TRACT IN THE BEE LINE CORRIDOR. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.

GRANT AWARD CALCULATION, WHICH STATES THE AMOUNT OF STATE GRANT AWARD FOR THE HUNGRYLAND SLOUGH TRACT IN THE BEE LINE CORRIDOR TO BE $1,694,964. (SEE R-99-2235-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

MOTION to approve the budget amendment, agreement, and grant award calculation. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Barbara Susco opposed utilizing tax dollars to restore lands that were originally planned for the construction of homes, drainage ditches, and roads.

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

4.C.

1. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-67

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE UNIT 11 ACQUISITION/ENHANCEMENT FUND FOR $330,224 TO REFLECT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST FOR A PORTION OF THE PHASE I ACQUISITION OF THE UNIT 11 TRACT IN THE BEE LINE CORRIDOR. (SEE R-99-2236-D) (P.O.P. 621134) APPROVED 11-16-99

2. DOCUMENT R-99-2236-D

GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST FOR $330,224 FOR A PORTION OF THE PHASE I ACQUISITION OF THE UNIT 11 TRACT IN THE BEE LINE CORRIDOR. APPROVED 11-16-99

3.

GRANT AWARD CALCULATION, WHICH STATES THE AMOUNT OF STATE GRANT AWARD FOR A PORTION OF THE PHASE I ACQUISITION OF THE UNIT 11 TRACT IN THE BEE LINE CORRIDOR TO BE $330,224. (SEE R-99-2236-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

MOTION to approve the budget amendment, agreement, and grant award calculation. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Barbara Susco opposed utilizing tax dollars to restore lands that were originally planned for the construction of homes, drainage ditches, and roads.

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

4.D. ORDINANCE 99-47

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EMERGENCY TRANSPORT FEE ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE FEE SCHEDULE WHICH WILL INCREASE 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. (AMENDS ORDINANCE 94-20) (P.O.P. 621023) ADOPTED 11-16-99

MOTION to adopt the ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner McCarty.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

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

4.E. DOCUMENT R-99-2237-D

AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO INCLUDE THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH SHORES IN ITS JURISDICTION. (AMENDS R-96-2099-D) (P.O.P. 621008) APPROVED 11-16-99

MOTION to approve the amendment to the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

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

5. REGULAR AGENDA

5.A. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

5.A.1.

a.

1999-2000 STREET LIGHTING SCHEDULE. APPROVED 11-16-99

b. RESOLUTION R-99-2238

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LIGHTING ON STATE ROAD 708 (BLUE HERON BOULEVARD) FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO INTERSTATE-95 FOR A TOTAL OF $1,104,400. ADOPTED 11-16-99

MOTION to approve the street lighting schedule and to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Lee absent.

5.A.2. DELETED

5.A.3. DELETED

5.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY

5.B.1. RESOLUTION R-99-2239

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $9 MILLION MULTI-MODE AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS (JET AVIATION PROJECT) SERIES 1999 TO FINANCE CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO, AND EXTENSIONS OF, THE AIRPORT FACILITIES LEASED TO JET AVIATION ASSOCIATES, LTD.; A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE COMPANY; AND A CONSENT TO A LEASEHOLD MORTGAGE ENCUMBERING THE LEASED PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS. THE BONDS WILL BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE PROJECT, AND NEITHER THE TAXING POWER NOR THE FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE COUNTY NOR ANY COUNTY FUNDS ARE PLEDGED TO PAY THE BONDS. ADOPTED 11-16-99

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

5.B.2. RESOLUTION R-99-2240

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY TO INVOKE GOVERNMENTAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 164.1052, FLORIDA STATUTES. ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL HAS SUED THE COUNTY IN A NUMBER OF LAWSUITS ALLEGING THE COUNTY IS LIABLE FOR INDIGENT HEALTH CARE COSTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF COUNTY RESIDENTS ARISING OUT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. IT IS STAFF'S OPINION THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COSTS. PRIOR TO MAKING THE AGENCIES A PART OF THE PENDING LAWSUITS, A RESOLUTION HAS TO BE PASSED BY THE BOARD AND SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES INITIATED. ADOPTED 11-16-99

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

5.C. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

TIME CERTAIN - 11:30 A.M.

5.C.1. See Page 41.

5.C.2.

STAFF TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF IMPOSING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS RIGHT-OF-WAY FEE ALLOWED UNDER FLORIDA STATUTE 337.401. THE PROCESS INCLUDES NOTIFYING THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY, THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, AND THE LEAGUE OF CITIES, AND COORDINATING WITH INVOLVED DEPARTMENTS, FOLLOWED BY ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD. APPROVED 11-16-99

MOTION to approve that staff begin the process. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Lee absent.

5.D. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

5.D.1. RESOLUTION R-99-2241

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DEED CONVEYING VACANT LAND LOCATED AT 1358 WEST 29TH STREET, RIVIERA BEACH, PROPERTY CONTROL NUMBER 56-43-42-29-03-017-0280 TO THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH FOR COMMUNITY INTEREST AND WELFARE. THERE IS NO FISCAL IMPACT. ADOPTED 11-16-99

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

5.E. PALM TRAN

5.E.1. See Pages 45-50.

5.F. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

5.F.1. DOCUMENT R-99-2242-D

AMENDMENT 3 TO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BELVEDERE MILITARY CORPORATION (BMC) ET AL., WHICH REINSTATED BMC'S DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO DEVELOP A SHOPPING CENTER AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELVEDERE ROAD AND MILITARY TRAIL, TO ALLOW AN EXTENSION FROM MARCH 1, 2000, TO MARCH 1, 2001, FOR BMC TO PURCHASE A PORTION OF THE COUNTY'S PROPERTY WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE EASTERLY PORTION OF THE PROJECT; A DECLARATION OF UNITY OF CONTROL AND CROSS EASEMENTS/ARCHITECTURAL RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AS REQUIRED BY THE ZONING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; A COUNTY DEED IN FAVOR OF BMC; AND THE BMC PLAT. (AMENDS R-97-1157-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

MOTION to approve the agreement, Declaration of Unity of Control and Cross Easements/Architectural Restrictive Covenants, deed, and BMC plat. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Lee absent.

5.G. ADMINISTRATION

5.G.1. See Pages 41-45.

5.G.2. See Pages 36-39.

ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

3.H.6.

a. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-158

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND FOR $130,000 TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR THE FOX PROPERTY BERM REPAIR PROJECT. APPROVED 11-16-99

b.

AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $130,000 FOR THE FOX PROPERTY BERM REPAIR PROJECT. APPROVED 11-16-99

Commissioner Newell said that immediate assistance from flood damage should be sought for other areas of the County as well as the Fox Property. County Engineer George T. Webb had informed him that it might take two to three years before there were improvements to protect the homes in the other areas. County Administrator Weisman commented the item was a result of water coming off County property into the backyards of the homes on the Fox Property. The Village of Royal Palm Beach had requested reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for that area. If eligible, the County could consider FEMA funding for the other problem areas.

Commissioner Masilotti said that:

  • There was a need for a management plan for all Countywide preserve lands.
  • South Florida Water Management District and the City of West Palm Beach had allowed development along Okeechobee Boulevard which contained an earthen berm.
  • Water had stopped flowing through the area, and the County preserve property became a reservoir.
  • The heavy rain from Hurricane Irene destroyed the berm, and the water from the County property flowed into the yards of the nearby residents.
  • The County needed to reconsider its management plans for the engineering of water for all of its environmentally sensitive lands.

Commissioner Newell asked how was it determined which damaged areas would be assisted first. He contended it should not take two to three years for assistance while homes were repeatedly flooded. Mr. Weisman commented that:

  • Historically, such projects were allowed for in the capital budget, and funding took two to three years.
  • The situation was further complicated by infrastructure funding on a district-by-district basis.
  • It was uncertain if future infrastructure projects were going to be done on a district-by-district basis or as a general funding project in the capital budget.
  • There were no criteria or parameters to decide some of those issues.
  • It was within the County's power to apply for FEMA funds to correct the problems.
  • The water that flooded the Fox Property residents' homes was coming from County property which placed great liability and responsibility upon the County beyond the normal drainage situation.

Commissioner Newell asked staff to report back to the Board regarding FEMA funding and how to resolve flooding in those areas that continue to have problems.

Motion to approve the budget transfer and authorize execution of the necessary procurement documents. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Lee absent.

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS

6.A. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

6.A.1.

REAPPOINTMENTS/APPOINTMENTS OF FIVE MEMBERS TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY COMMITTEE FOR A TERM ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2001, FROM THE LIST CONSISTING OF H. LOY ANDERSON, JAMES DERBA, CARL J. DOMINO, TERRY GOODSON, RICHARD J. MILLER, AND PAMELA STERN, AND A COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE. COMMISSIONER ROBERTS CURRENTLY SERVED AS CHAIR. APPROVED H. LOY ANDERSON, JAMES DERBA, RICHARD J. MILLER, AND PAMELA STERN 11-16-99

MOTION to reappoint H. Loy Anderson, James Derba, Richard J. Miller, and Pamela Stern. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Lee absent.

(CLERK'S NOTE: The motion did not include the reappointment or appointment of the chair of the committee.)

6.B. COMMUNITY SERVICES

6.B.1.

APPOINTMENTS OF PARENT REPRESENTATIVES DEIDRE ANDERSON, LORILYNN BARROW, MICHAEL CLEVELAND, JUDY COOPER, ROSA CRUZ, FREDESSA MCGRIFF, HATTIE PEARL MILLER, LAKEISHA SCARLETT, AND SHARONDA WILKERSON AND ALTERNATES BARBARA BUTLER, CHRISTINA CAVAZOS, MARIA GUERRA, SHARON HICKS, AUDREY LONG, TRANCITA MAZARIEGOS, ELAINE MORTON, CARL POITIER, THERESA POUNCEY, TAMMY SHOWS, SYLVIA URDIALEZ, AND TOINETTE WIMS-HUNTER TO THE HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS. APPROVED 11-16-99

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

6.C. PUBLIC AFFAIRS

6.C.1.

APPOINTMENTS OF SEVEN MEMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE FOR COURTHOUSE ART FROM THE LIST CONSISTING OF PAUL R. AHO, FREDDIE CORLEY, W. ROD FAULDS, F. JOAN GOLDBERG, DAVID S. MILLER, MARVIN U. MOUNTS, CAROL A. ROBERTS, AND ELIZABETH TENNYSON. APPROVED PAUL R. AHO, FREDDIE CORLEY, W. ROD FAULDS, F. JOAN GOLDBERG, MARVIN U. MOUNTS, CAROL ROBERTS, AND ANALEE SCHWARTZ AND TO AMEND RESOLUTION CREATING THE COMMITTEE 11-16-99

MOTION to approve the appointments of Paul R. Aho, Freddie Corley, W. Rod Faulds, F. Joan Goldberg, Marvin U. Mounts, Carol Roberts, with an amendment to replace South County representative Elizabeth Tennyson with Analee Schwartz; and to bring back a resolution amending the resolution (R-99-1068) that created the committee to allow for one alternate position, with the appointment of David Miller as the alternate. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Lee absent.

6.D. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS

6.D.1.

APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL WEINER TO REPLACE JEAN BEER TO THE LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 11-16-99

No backup submitted.

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

6.D.2.

REAPPOINTMENT OF SAMUEL J. FERRERI TO THE OKEEHEELEE PARK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. APPROVED 11-16-99

No backup submitted.

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

6.D.3.

REAPPOINTMENT OF BOBBI GOLDBERG TO THE LIBRARY TAXING DISTRICT (LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD). APPROVED 11-16-99

No backup submitted.

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

7. STAFF COMMENTS - See Page 40.

8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Pages 39-40.

5. ADMINISTRATION

TIME CERTAIN - 10:00 A.M.

5.G.2. DOCUMENT R-99-2243-D

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH WITH A REVISED CITYPLACE AGREEMENT AND HOTEL RESTRICTIVE COVENANT THAT OBLIGES CITYPLACE'S PRIOR NEGOTIATING POSITION (NO CONSTRUCTION GUARANTEE). STAFF HAD SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATED AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH WITH THE ONLY OUTSTANDING ISSUE BEING A SIDE AGREEMENT WITH CITYPLACE FOR A HOTEL TO BE CONSTRUCTED ADJACENT TO THE CONVENTION CENTER. CITYPLACE FOUND THE REQUEST FOR A GUARANTEE OF COMPLETION OF THE HOTEL UNACCEPTABLE. THEREFORE, STAFF HAS PROPOSED TO WAIVE THE COMPLETION GUARANTEE TO SATISFY THE PRIOR CITYPLACE POSITION. CITYPLACE NOW SPECIFIES AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT THAT THE COUNTY BUY THE HOTEL PROPERTY ABSENT CONSTRUCTION. THAT REQUIREMENT IS UNACCEPTABLE TO STAFF. APPROVED WITH STAFF DIRECTION 11-16-99

Commissioner Roberts said that she and staff along with several community representatives had worked very hard to come up with an agreement that would be acceptable to all. The business community was very helpful and was of the opinion that a convention center would be a Countywide benefit.

County Administrator Weisman reported that:

  • Staff had reached an impasse on negotiations with CityPlace regarding the issue of a guarantee for hotel construction.
  • There had never been a guarantee that a hotel would be constructed. CityPlace had the first opportunity to build a hotel, and the County had the second opportunity. The request for a guarantee for the construction of a hotel came about later.
  • Staff had been negotiating with CityPlace for the past two weeks and recommended approval of an agreement which provided 30 months for CityPlace to decide to build a hotel once construction of a convention center began.
  • If CityPlace did not build a hotel, the County in effect would receive an option on the land and have 30 months to build a hotel.
  • If the County decided to build a hotel, the hotelier would pay CityPlace the appraised value of the property as of November 2000.
  • There had been some debate as to the timing of an appraisal because in November 2000, CityPlace would be in business and operational which might increase the value of the property. On the other hand, if there were an appraisal at this time, it would be based on the premise that the convention center would be built and that the CityPlace project would be built as well. There was no way to predict what the change in the appraisal base would be.
  • The major difference between the prior negotiating position and the current one was there would be no construction guarantee other than once CityPlace started the hotel construction, they would ensure its completion.
  • The other change was the County had anticipated receiving the land at no cost; now there would be cost to the hotelier if the County had to build the property.
  • The attachment to the Board item did not contain the details because the final wording was being worked out with CityPlace.
  • The City of West Palm Beach was about to start construction of some of the drainage and utility improvements to the convention center property.
  • There was a letter from Mayor Joel Daves noting the city's concern that there was nothing in the interlocal agreement that bound the County to move forward with construction of the convention center once the city began the work. The city could lose out on those costs.
  • Mr. Weisman was unprepared to comment on Mayor Daves's concern today.
  • Staff recommended approval of the CityPlace amendments and the interlocal agreement as presented and discussed today without regard to the city's comments.

MOTION to approve the interlocal agreement, revised CityPlace agreement, and hotel restrictive covenant as presented and discussed. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

Commissioner Aaronson agreed there was a need for a convention center. He stated that if the County had to purchase the land, ad valorem taxes would not be used.

AMENDED MOTION to direct that no ad valorem taxes be used to purchase the land. The maker and seconder agreed.

During the discussion that ensued, it was brought out that:

  • It was anticipated that the purchase costs would be passed to the hotel developer. If the County needed to purchase the land, however, Tourist Development Council (TDC) funds would be used.
  • Mr. Aaronson recommended that staff ask CityPlace to do the appraisal within the next 90 days so the property would be appraised at today's value instead of the value of a year from now.
  • The Board desired to finalize things to ensure that the convention center moved forward.
  • The County had the exclusive right to name the convention center.
  • The title company had not responded to staff's letter. The agreement contained a copy of a title commitment, however.
  • In addition, the interlocal agreement required the city to indemnify the County regarding title matters.
  • At this point, the title company had not taken an exception to coverage. It was possible in the future they might try to impose an exception, but staff would object at that time.
  • Title issues would be worked out prior to closing.
  • If the County started building the convention center and the plaintiff prevailed in the pending litigation, with the land reverted to the plaintiff, the County would use its condemnation powers to get back the land.
  • The County would pay the owner for the real estate value, but not the improvements, and would seek reimbursement from the title company and the City of West Palm Beach.
  • Commissioner Aaronson was opposed to using TDC funds for operating costs for the convention center.

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

  • Staff was directed to request that CityPlace have an appraisal done within 90 days and finalize matters so that the project could move forward.
  • Money would not be taken from the bed tax to support the operating capital or to purchase the property for the convention center.

8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

8.A. COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS

8.A.1.

DISASTER RELIEF FROM HURRICANE IRENE FOR THE NURSERY INDUSTRY. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 11-16-99

Commissioner Marcus noted the receipt of letters from members of the nursery industry requesting assistance for disaster relief from Hurricane Irene. Staff was directed to place an item on a future agenda. Commissioner Newell recommended staff review federal and state aid options, meet with growers to determine the extent of damage, request federal and state lobbyists to assist where needed, and contact each member of the Legislative Delegation as well as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. He stated North Carolina had legislation providing for assistance from flood damage, and the County could consider discussing it with the Agriculture Secretary.

8.A.2.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 20, 1999, A FREE DAY IN FLORIDA STATE PARKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. APPROVED 11-16-99

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

8.B. COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON

8.B.1.

MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 11-16-99

Commissioner Aaronson requested that County Administrator Weisman send a letter to the School Board informing it of the Board's decision to continue supporting the middle school after school program for $267,700.

No backup submitted.

8.C. COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY - None

8.D. COMMISSIONER CAROL A. ROBERTS - None

8.E. COMMISSIONER TONY MASILOTTI

8.E.1.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 19-25, 1999, AS FARM CITY WEEK. APPROVED 11-16-99

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

8.E.2.

ACQUISITION OF LAKE SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 11-16-99

Commissioner Masilotti requested that staff begin negotiations with Linda Hines of the School Board for the acquisition of Lake Shore Middle School at no cost to the County. Staff was directed to report back to the Board with details for the acquisition and maintenance of the facility.

No backup submitted.

8.F. COMMISSIONER WARREN H. NEWELL - None

8.G. COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE - None

7. STAFF COMMENTS

7.A. ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS - None

7.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None

RECESS

At 10:40 a.m., the Chair declared a recess.

RECONVENE

At 11:40 a.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, McCarty, Newell, and Roberts present.

5.C. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

TIME CERTAIN - 11:30 A.M.

5.C.1. RESOLUTION R-99-2244

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATED SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1999B (LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $75 MILLION TO FINANCE THE COST OF ACQUISITION OF, AND IN SPECIFIC INSTANCES, THE COST OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS, LAND FOR WATER RESOURCES, GREENWAYS, AGRICULTURE LANDS, AND OPEN SPACE. ADOPTED 11-16-99

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson.

During the discussion it was brought out that:

  • Staff went to market with the bonds yesterday, with Smith Barney as the lead manager.
  • Over $74 million would be deposited into the project fund.
  • There was a broad distribution of buyers with half of the sale to local retail.
  • The true interest cost was 5.356 percent.
  • Moody's Investors Service would visit in approximately four months, and it was agreed the County would meet with them every year thereafter.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 4-0. Commissioners Lee, Marcus, and Masilotti absent.

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

5.G. ADMINISTRATION

TIME CERTAIN - 11:30 A.M.

5.G.1.

RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT BY REPRESENTATIVE BILL ANDREWS ON UNFUNDED MANDATES. DISCUSSED 11-16-99

Representative Andrews commented that:

  • There was a yellow sheet of paper that was included with the proposed tax bills, which outlined over $72 million of alleged unfunded mandates that the Legislature was all or partially responsible for.
  • He was concerned that the issues were not brought to the attention of the Legislative Delegation before they were presented to the public.
  • The constitutional amendment addressed the judicial mandate, and the Legislative Delegation had been following up on that.
  • His report addressed the programs the County had listed as unfunded mandates.
  • Article 7, Section 18 of the Florida constitution prohibited the state from imposing unfunded mandates except under certain conditions regarding the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
  • He decided on public health, safety, and welfare issues based on whether the County would receive its fair share of funding according to its contributions, and the County not having a portion of its funding siphoned into other counties.
  • The two funding choices for the health, safety, and welfare issues were a dollar-for-dollar basis handled by the counties, or state redistribution of the money submitted by the counties.
  • The Board should review the report and, if it desired, give the Legislative Delegation direction regarding the issues contained in the report.
  • Delegation staff spent approximately 100 hours in research of the issues submitted by County staff.
  • The Legislative Delegation Office cost the County $123,875 and was an unfunded mandate. Some counties did not have one, and the Board could consider whether or not to retain it.
  • The Palm Tran Transportation Disadvantaged program was a federal mandate whereby the state was obligated to participate. The federal government contributed over $5 million, the state contributed $8 million, and the County paid $112,663.
  • The Hospital Care Responsibility Act was an indigent care item.
  • Consideration should be given to the indigent burial issue to avoid paying for other counties. Broward County had paid $75,000 for 300 burial cases. Palm Beach County had paid $270,000 for 297 cases. The County could ask the state to pay a proportionate share for indigent burials.
  • Commissioner Roberts interjected that Broward County did cremations which was not according to state law. Palm Beach County, however, completely followed state law. Perhaps consideration could be given to change state law.
  • The County voluntarily contributed $123,000 for veterans' services. State and federal contributions could be considered.
  • The Board could meet with the Congressional Delegation to discuss Medicaid matching funds.
  • The County contracted with the Health Department for environmental services. The County could charge fees for those services.
  • The state had funded $10 million for construction of a new health building.
  • After Hurricane Andrew, Governor Chiles created the Governor's Disaster Planning and Response Review Committee for emergency management issues.
  • It was the intent of the Legislature that the state not have a deficit in public emergency shelter space. State funds should be targeted to counties with shelter deficits.
  • The School Board had submitted a report to the County in August 1999 about deficits in public emergency shelters. The state funded those shelters. If there were issues not being reported or if the state was not coordinated, the County and state needed to better communicate to rectify and avoid problems.
  • The emergency response plan review issue was handled the same as public emergency shelters.
  • It was not recommended the County get into a funding match with the rest of the counties regarding planning and zoning issues.
  • The state required the County to keep legal records at a cost of $162,000 annually. The state could pay those costs. Consideration should be given as to whether each county should pay for its own records retention versus sharing the costs.
  • The County paid $2.16 million as part of the regional comprehensive planning process, and the state contributed over $2 million as match. The Board could decide to do away with regional planning councils.
  • The Legislature had not determined how much money to spend per county on the judicial issue because every county kept its records differently. They were trying to work it out so that every county received its fair share. If it needed prompting to move faster, the Legislative Delegation was available.
  • The County stated it had lost $6.9 million in intangible personal property tax revenue, but the increase in available funds based on the Legislature's revamping of the Florida Retirement System, in essentially gave the County $20 million.
  • There had not been a complaint about paying for the executive director of the Legislative Delegation before the County had submitted the unfunded mandate issues with the proposed tax bills. If the Board wanted to eliminate the position, Representative Andrews would support it.

During the discussion that ensued, it was brought out that:

  • A month ago Representative Andrews had reprimanded the Board that it should come prepared for meetings with the Legislative Delegation. The Board, however, did not receive Representative Andrews's report dated October 1999, until 3:30 p.m. yesterday, which was insufficient time for its review for proper discussion during today's meeting.
  • The $20 million the state was giving back from the Florida Retirement System was originally County funds.
  • The Legislature was giving back money the County had been overcharged for years. The County, however, was restricted in using the money because it had to be returned to the funds from which it came. That did not allow the money to be used for projects that needed to be expedited.
  • Maybe state statutes could be changed so enterprise funds could be used for any purpose.
  • Commissioner McCarty had a concern with the Republicans in the Legislature saying they would not raise taxes but forced the local governments to do it and to take the blame for it.
  • Transportation Disadvantaged funds come from the state. The County's need, however, was greater than what was received from the state.
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act was an unfunded mandate by the federal government.
  • The intent of the information that was submitted with the proposed tax bills was to educate the public.
  • Some of the issues submitted with the proposed tax bills had been discussed with the Legislative Delegation, but they had not been presented in a compiled form as submitted to the taxpayers.
  • When the Legislature continued to ignore paying the $58 million in unfunded mandates, the County decided to inform the public of it.
  • There had been remarks that various legislative leaders would do everything possible to subvert the referendum approved by the voters.
  • The Board was concerned the state would pay the $58 million but would take it away by some other means.
  • The $58 million issue should be the top legislative priority.
  • Staff would review the report submitted by Representative Andrews and would follow up with the Legislative Delegation.

(CLERK'S NOTE: There was no motion to receive and file the report.)

RECESS

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

RECONVENE

At 1:40 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Masilotti, Newell, and Roberts present.

5.E. PALM TRAN

TIME CERTAIN - 1:30 P.M.

5.E.1.

a.

RECEIVE AND FILE THE CONSULTANT'S REPORT ON SPEC TRAN'S SERVICES AND ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSES TO THE REPORT FROM INTELITRAN AND THE THREE PROVIDERS CONSISTING OF AAA WHEELCHAIR AND WAGON SERVICES, INC., DBA AMBULETTE OF THE PALM BEACHES; TWO WHEELS TRANSPORT; AND PALM BEACH TRANSPORTATION. APPROVED 11-16-99

b. DOCUMENT R-99-2245-D

ASSIGNMENT OF THE COUNTY'S AGREEMENT WITH COMSIS MOBILITY SERVICES, INC., DBA INTELITRAN TO ATC VANCOM, INC., TO MANAGE SPEC TRAN'S CALL TAKING, RESERVATIONS, AND SCHEDULING FUNCTIONS. (AMENDS R-99-395-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

c. DOCUMENT R-99-2246-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH ROY E. GLAUTHIER TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF SPEC TRANS SERVICES AND ORGANIZATION. THE AMENDMENT WILL EXPAND THE SCOPE OF SERVICE TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF ALL PROVIDERS' COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT BY $13,000 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,000. (AMENDS R-99-1682-D) APPROVED 11-16-99

MOTION to receive and file the consultant's report. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Lee, McCarty, and Marcus absent.

Staff commented that:

  • There had been service contract delivery issues and noncompliance issues with Intelitran.
  • A consultant was hired to do an in-depth evaluation of the contract requirements of the company.
  • The recommendation to approve the assignment of the County's agreement with Comsis Mobility, Inc., dba Intelitran to ATC/Vancom Management Services Limited Partnership, was based on the commitment and progress that the parent company had taken to address the numerous noncompliance issues that were identified in the consultant's report, as well as the parent company's willingness to assume the responsibility of overseeing the contract.
  • Staff recommended approval of the amendment to the contract with Roy E. Glauthier.
  • There were minor changes to Amendment 1 to the contract with Mr. Glauthier which were made after the Board had received its copy.
  • Paratransit would be the highest priority for Palm Tran.
  • Ron Brooks, Director of Accessibility Programs/ Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, would report directly to the Palm Tran Executive Director. The two were in day-to-day contact regarding paratransit issues.
  • Staff would ensure that services were of the highest quality possible.
  • The position of contract compliance officer would be established to ensure contract performance by the providers.
  • ATC/Vancom and the operators had been put on notice that there was a noncompliance and they had responded.
  • Staff would provide the Board with weekly updates with anticipated service improvements.

Jim Long, ATC/Vancom chief financial officer and interim president of Intelitran, commented that:

  • ATC apologized for the situation the County and residents who relied on the paratransit service were in.
  • The poor services that had been provided by Intelitran were unacceptable and inexcusable.
  • ATC had been in the transportation business for over 75 years and competed as a quality service provider.
  • ATC intended to effect the changes necessary so that quality was evident in its services as well as provide the leadership and coordination necessary to enable the carriers to do the same.
  • Since assuming the role as president, Mr. Long had met with many constituents to understand their needs and how to better meet them.
  • Information was submitted to the Board which contained a detailed plan ATC had embarked on to significantly improve service.
  • ATC would improve daily and wanted to set up a mechanism to report to the Board regarding its progress.
  • ATC had acquired Intelitran a little over a year ago because it provided services which were complementary to ATC.
  • At that time, Intelitran was a company with a good reputation in the industry for providing quality service. ATC confirmed that view with Intelitran's customers during its due diligence process.
  • ATC looked at Intelitran's strategic plan and where they were headed and allowed them to continue to pursue it.
  • Sometime within the last 12 months Intelitran began to decline in providing quality service, but ATC did not become aware of the situation until approximately three weeks ago.
  • ATC constantly met with its customers and surveyed how they viewed the services. The company looked for ways to improve its services in order to meet the customers' needs. That did not occur with Intelitran, but ATC assured the Board it would not happen again.
  • ATC was sincere in resolving all of the issues that had come up and was committed to providing better service.
  • The company was using Mr. Glauthier's report to ensure it was addressing the issues that had been identified.
  • ATC requested time to work with the various people involved.
  • The company would meet with County staff to discuss the County's continued payment for Intelitran's services.
  • There was a lack of communication between the carriers and the previous ATC management staff, who had been replaced.

Commissioner Aaronson said that:

  • There was no excuse for the poor service that had been provided by Intelitran and the carriers.
  • ATC, as the parent company, should have been aware of the problems much sooner.
  • The problems had to be rectified and noticeable improvements apparent within 30 days.
  • According to the County Attorney's office, the County had to make certain payments to ATC. A deduction should be made, however, according to services not provided by ATC as well as the carriers.
  • He recommended that staff make preparations to take over the job if ATC and the carriers did not perform to the full satisfaction of all the concerned parties.
  • ATC should have a system to check the number of calls received because there could be one person calling numerous times and complaining without the company being at fault.
  • There were many safeguards the company did not use.
  • County staff was in part to blame for the situation because they were too lenient with the service providers.
  • As a good faith effort, ATC should not bill the County for one to three months until noticeable improvement was shown.
  • The carriers should be included in the non-billing process.
  • The costs for having another County employee monitor the progress of the providers should be paid by ATC.
  • There should be a 50 percent improvement in service within 30 days, 75 percent improvement within 60 days, and 90 percent improvement within 90 days for Intelitran as well as the carriers.
  • Any faults of the carriers should be pointed out by Intelitran to County staff.

Mr. Long said his company had not billed the County for the last two months and, if necessary, would not bill the County for one to three months until noticeable improvement was shown.

Commissioner Masilotti commented that:

  • If there was not a 90 percent improvement within 90 days he would recommend cancellation of the contract with ATC.
  • The County should have a log containing the names and telephone numbers of the people who make complaints.

Assistant County Administrator Vince Bonvento said that if ATC did not improve services the performance bond would be forfeited and if they did not comply with the terms and conditions of the contract as they are committed to do, they would be put on notice that the contract would be terminated. Staff was working on a backup plan for service to be provided should the contract with ATC be terminated. The backup plan would be completed within 90 days. A full time contract compliance officer would monitor the performance of ATC and the three providers. Perry Maull, Palm Tran Executive Director, and the contract compliance officer would be responsible for enforcement of the contract requirements. A Palm Tran employee supervised two Intelitran employees who handled all complaints. ATC had no contractual responsibility for the carriers.

Commissioner Roberts contended that all of the service providers needed to improve. She was willing to vote to fire all of the carriers as well as Intelitran if there was not an improvement. She asked that the weekly report include the performance of the carriers as well as Intelitran. With its new computer system Intelitran should be able to verify scheduling to determine if problems were the result of Intelitran or the carriers. Mr. Long agreed that his company was prepared to meet the requirements as stated by the Board. Assistant County Attorney Donna Raney said the Board conditioned its approval and the assignment and assumption agreement with Vancom upon the County's receipt of a certificate of insurance.

MOTION to approve the assignment of the County's agreement with Comsis Mobility Services, Inc., dba Intelitran to ATC/Vancom Management Services Limited Partnership, and amendment to the contract with Roy E. Glauthier. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti and seconded by Commissioner Roberts.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Randy Radner and Joe Smithline, leader of the Visual Impairment Program asked that staff ensure there were improvements to the service. Mike Hadelberg and Jay Neiman opposed the item because staff had been informed a year ago that Intelitran had problems with providing service in Duval County and Orange County. Stanley Voice recommended implementation of a transition plan that was being utilized throughout the country that would cost less and give better service. Virginia Smith, representative for En-Data Corporation, said her company was a service provider and wanted to work with others to improve the quality of service. Joe Nolte recommended requiring the providers to improve within 60 days instead of 90. Genevieve Cousminer, David Evans, Nigel Ricards, and Sandy White, vice-chair of Palm Tran Citizens Advisory Board, supported staff's recommendations.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 4-0. Commissioners Lee, McCarty, and Marcus absent.

9. ADJOURNMENT

The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 2:43 p.m.

ATTESTED: APPROVED:

Clerk Chair

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