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MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR 1. CALL TO ORDER: January 11, 2000, 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 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 Aaronson 1.C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 2.A. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS County Administrator Weisman noted the Agenda changes as follows: PAGE ITEM 9 3C-8 ** REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: A) adopt a Resolution declaring the acquisition of real property identified as Parcels 111, 112, 113, 120, 121, 123, 124, 125, 132, 141, 142 and 143 in fee
simple; the acquisition of temporary construction B) approve a Budget Amendment of $725,246 to the Transportation and Improvement Fund for Lantana Road from Grand Lacuna Boulevard to Hagen Ranch Road. SUMMARY: This action will initiate Eminent Domain Proceedings for the acquisition of twelve (12) parcels in fee simple, 15 3H-6 REVISED TITLE: Staff recommends motion to approve: A) a Water Service Agreement with the Town of Jupiter for water service to Fire Station No. 18; and B) Memorandum of Agreement for water service agreement. (FD&O) 21 3L-4 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: A) Budget Transfer of $352,273 B) Budget Amendment of $44,273 SUMMARY: The transfer is necessary to distribute funds to the proper accounts so that preliminary work can begin on several sites, such as appraisals,
initial site cleanup, fencing and security issues and staff charges. The transfer will also establish an account to facilitate the repayment of $44,273
23 3Q-1 DELETED: A) Contract with the School Board of Palm Beach County in the amount of $48,500 retroactively for the period October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000; and B) Budget Amendment of $48,500 in the General Fund (001). (CJC) (Moved to 2/01/2000, waiting on signatures) 26 5A-F **** SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:45 A.M.: TO BE HELD AFTER PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. - ITEMS 4A THRU 4D. 26 5D ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring January 14 - 30, 2000 as "South Florida Fair Days" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Comm. Lee) 26 5E ADD-ON: Proclamation congratulating Glade Central's Football Team for their outstanding accomplishments. (Sponsored by Comm. Masilotti) 26 5F ADD-ON: A SPECIAL PRESENTATION to recognize the accomplishment of Steve Bordelon and ISS, Audrey Wolf and Facilities for their accomplishment of Y2K corrections. (Admin) 27 6A-3 **** DELETED: a Resolution proposing a methodology for the funding of new facilities for the State of Florida Department of Health/Public Health Unit, and identifying the specific components of the County's contribution to its share of the funding. (To be discussed at the Joint Mtg on 2/09/00) 28 6A-4 ADD-ON : Staff requests Board: A) approve Budget Transfer of $10,000 from General Fund contingency to provide a Commission travel budget; and B) direction regarding the required authorization (Chair or Board) for use of this account for reimbursement of travel by a Commissioner. SUMMARY: The approval of this budget transfer will establish a travel account which will be available for any Commissioner to attend meetings with state or federal officials in connection with potential legislation, grants or other issues affecting Palm Beach County. Countywide (Admin) 28 6A-5 ADD-ON: Staff requests Board direction: Regarding the request of the Trump International Golf Club for County consideration of the Club's use of approximately sixty (60) County-owned acres adjacent to the Golf Club. SUMMARY: The Club has requested that the Commission authorize Staff to begin a joint evaluation and negotiation for the potential use of the remaining County-owned acreage adjacent to Club property for an additional nine (9) holes for the course. Initial site clearing is pending in thirty (30) days for the Supervisor of Elections' facilities. Design plans are complete. (Adm.) 29 6C-2 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: A) Amendment No. 1 to the provider Contract (R99-2365D) of Mae Volen Senior Center Inc., in the amount of $12,349.58 for the reimbursement of land development fees; B) Budget Transfer of $6,175 from the General Fund Contingency to provide for a transfer of funds to the Park Improvement Fund; C) Budget Amendment in the Park Improvement Fund to recognize $6,175 in funding from the General Fund for Mae Volen Center; and D) Budget Transfer of $6,175 in the Park Improvement Fund from District 4 Reserves to Mae Volen Center account within the Park Improvement Fund. SUMMARY: Mae Volen Senior Center Inc. is expanding its existing facility which will result in additional recreation and day care space, as well as, a new rehabilitation center. This expansion will double the number of seniors being served on a daily basis. Districts 3,4,5,6 and 7 (TKF) (Comm Serv) 30 6E-1 DELETED: Entering into an agreement in the amount of $70,000 with Broward County and the University of Miami for the creation and services of a regional pediatric pathologist position ... (Further staff review) 33 6H-2 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to: A) approve a Tri-Party Agreement with the Delaire Golf Club Property Owners (n/k/a Delaire County Club Property Owners' Association, Inc.) and Delaire Golf Club, Inc., (n/k/a Del-Aire Country Club, Inc.) for construction of a right turn lane into their property in exchange for right-of-way (free and clear) and a sidewalk easement; and B) accept a Warranty Deed and Sidewalk Easement dedicating the right-of-way for the construction of a right turn lane, and a future sidewalk. SUMMARY: The estimated cost of construction for the right turn lane is $153,000 including administrative costs. It is our intent to bid this project once approval is received from the Board. District 4 (ME) (Eng) 33 6H-3 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: A) a Reimbursement Grant Agreement with the Town of Juno Beach for beautification improvements along Donald Ross Road from West of the Intracoastal Waterway bridge to U.S. Highway 1; and B) Budget Transfer of $590,892 in the Transportation Improvement Fund to the Donald Ross Road Beautification Program from Reserve for District 1 Improvements. SUMMARY: This agreement provides initial funding of up to $412,340.50 for the Town's beautification project along Donald Ross Road from west of the Intracoastal Waterway to U.S. Highway 1 on a reimbursement basis. The Agreement also addresses funding of $9,600 per year, with a 3% annual inflation factor for up to 15 years, for the Town's temporary maintenance of the area west of the Intracoastal Waterway bridge. This portion of the funding equals $178,550.40. Total funding under this agreement, which comes from District 1 Gas Tax Reserves for Improvements, equals $590,890.90. Additional budget amendments and transfers to effect the disbursement of dollars in the appropriate fund accounts will be brought to the Board in the near future. District 1 (MRE) (Eng) 34 6J-1 ADD-ON & TIME CERTAIN 10:30 A.M.: Staff recommends motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on February 15, 2000 at 9:30 a.m.: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Section 17-116 of the Code of Laws and Ordinances relating to the Palm Beach County Government, relating to the Tourist Development Tax pursuant to the "Local Option Tourist Development Act," providing for authorization to expend additional Tourist Development Tax revenues for the promotion of Palm Beach County as a sports destination; providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for severability; providing for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; and providing for an effective date. SUMMARY: This Ordinance provides for a revision to the Tourist Development Plan which provides the Palm Beach Sports Commission an additional $250,000 in Tourist Development ('bed") Tax revenues to expend on sports events and activities which promote Palm Beach County tourism for four (4) years beginning FY2000-01. Countywide (MEC) (TDC) 35 7B-1 ** REVISED TITLE: Staff recommends motion to appoint and reappoint: The following individuals to the Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESGP) Advisory Board for a two (2) year term starting from October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2001. Appoint: Nominees Nominated By Seat Jeffrey Tepsitch The Homeless Coalition of Palm Bch Co., Inc. 4 and Reappoint: Nominees Nominated By Seat Allen R. Tomlinson The Homeless Coalition of Palm Bch Co., Inc. 1
Kim Ciklin Co., Inc. 2 James V. Dowling The Homeless Coalition of Palm Bch Co., Inc. 3 Lois Messer The Homeless Coalition of Palm Bch Co., Inc. 7 Frank A. Kreidler The Homeless Coalition of Palm Bch Co., Inc. 9 (HCD) RECESS AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONVENE AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD 36 7D-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to reappoint: One (1) member to the Environmental Control Hearing Board. Name Requirement Seat No. Dr. Jack Alley Medical Doctor 2 SUMMARY: The Board is composed of five (5) members. Membership must consist of one (1) lawyer recommended by the Palm Beach County Bar Association; one (1) doctor recommended by the Palm Beach County Medical Society; one (1) engineer recommended by the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society, and two (2) citizens at large. This will fill the medical doctor seat until January 23, 2003. Countywide ADJOURN AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD RECONVENE AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REORDER THE AGENDA Mr. Weisman recommended that the Special Presentations be considered after Public Hearing Item 4.D. to prevent the recipients of the special presentations from having to wait through the anticipated lengthiness of Item 4.E. 2.B. ADOPTION MOTION to adopt the Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 7-0. 3. CONSENT AGENDA - See Pages 6-21. ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - See Pages 28-30. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. - See Pages 22-23 and 24-26. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:45 A.M. - See Pages 23-24. 6. REGULAR AGENDA - See Pages 37-53. TIME CERTAIN - 10:30 A.M. - 6.J.1. - See Pages 26-27. TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M. - 6.A.2. - See Pages 31-36. 7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See Pages 53-55. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD - See Separate Meeting of this date, Item 7.D.1. 8. STAFF COMMENTS - See Page 56. 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Pages 56-60. 10. ADJOURNMENT - See Page 60. ***** CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL ***** INFORMATION: Item 3.L.2. was pulled from the Consent Agenda for individual discussion at the request of Commissioner Newell. For discussion of that item, see Page 28. 3.A. ADMINISTRATION 3.A.1. a. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH RESOLUTION 99-157 SUPPORTING PERMANENT AND CONSISTENT FUNDING FOR REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY OF GREENACRES RESOLUTION 99-68 OPPOSING THE COUNTY WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT'S PROPOSED REMOVAL OF THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PHASE III PORTION OF PINEHURST PARK. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.A.2. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0012 RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD GENERAL AERONAUTICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL STAFFING EMPLOYMENT, INC., FOR 7 PERCENT OF THE COMPANY'S GROSS REVENUE FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. DOCUMENT R-2000-0013 RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED STANDARD T-HANGAR LEASE WITH JEFFREY LOWELL FOR THE NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT FOR $400 PER MONTH FROM DECEMBER 1, 1999, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED 1-11-2000 c. DOCUMENT R-2000-0014 RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXECUTED EXECUTIVE HANGAR LEASE WITH JOHN J. BOSWELL FOR THE NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT FOR $350 PER MONTH FROM NOVEMBER 15, 1999, THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2000. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.B. CLERK 3.B.1. WARRANT LIST DATED JANUARY 10, 2000. APPROVED 1-11-2000 COMPUTER CHECKS $28,371,894.24 WIRE TRANSFERS 53,513,240.43 MANUAL CHECKS 630,151.95 TRUSTEE DISBURSEMENTS 0.00 $82,515,286.62 3.B.2. MINUTES - None 3.B.3. CONTRACTS ON THE CONTRACT LIST EXECUTED BY THE PURCHASING DIRECTOR OR TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL DIRECTOR: a. TERM CONTRACT WITH CHENEY BROTHERS; CLEAN N FRESH PRODUCE; D. C. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, INC.; ERNESTON & SONS PRODUCE; FRESHPOINT OF PALM BEACH; MUTUAL WHOLESALE COMPANY; PUBLIX 50; PUBLIX 143; PUBLIX 161; PUBLIX 346; SYSCO FOOD SERVICE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA; US FOODS, INC., DBA US FOOD SERVICE RIVIERA BEACH; UA FOOD PROCESSORS OF FLORIDA, DBA LIBERTY PACKING; AND WORLD WIDE FOOD DISTRIBUTORS TO SUPPLY FRESH, FROZEN, AND/OR CANNED FOODS FROM MARCH 1, 2000, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2001, FOR $260,000. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. DOCUMENT R-2000-0015 CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN BUILDING MAINTENANCE; GROSVENOR BUILDING SERVICES, INC.; AND SUPERIOR SERVICE MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT NORTH, SOUTH AND WEST COUNTY REGIONS AND THE GOVERNMENTAL CENTER FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2000, THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2002, FOR $3.885. APPROVED 1-11-2000 c. DOCUMENT R-2000-0016 CONTRACT WITH BRODART COMPANY, DBA MCNAUGHTON BOOK SERVICE, FOR NEW AND POPULAR LEASED BOOKS FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 10, 2002, FOR $1.825 MILLION. APPROVED 1-11-2000 d. DOCUMENT R-2000-0017 CONTRACT WITH AMES ORGANIZATION, INC., DBA AMES APPRAISAL SERVICES; ANDERSON & CARR, INC.; CALLAWAY & PRICE, INC.; CAROLYN DUKES & ASSOCIATES, INC.; JOHNSON, PARRISH & EDWARDS, INC.; LAWSON VALUATION GROUP, INC.; MACMILLAN, LAMB & ASSOCIATES, INC.; M. R. FORD & ASSOCIATES, INC.; PALM BEACH APPRAISERS & CONSULTANTS, INC.; AND S. F. HOLDEN, INC., FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES FROM JANUARY 12, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2001, FOR $250,000. APPROVED 1-11-2000 e. DOCUMENT R-2000-0018 CONTRACT WITH PRC PUBLIC SECTOR, INC., FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE/UPGRADE FOR FIRE-RESCUE CAD/RMS SYSTEM FROM JANUARY 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, FOR $290,504.77. APPROVED 1-11-2000 f. DOCUMENT R-2000-0019 CONTRACT WITH JEANIE NEAL SEA DRAGONS AS HEAD COACH FOR THE NORTH COUNTY AQUATIC COMPLEX FROM JANUARY 12, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2002, FOR $200,000 IN ANTICIPATED REVENUE TO BE DIVIDED BETWEEN THE COUNTY AT 20 PERCENT AND THE CONTRACTOR AT 80 PERCENT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 g. DOCUMENT R-2000-0020 RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH G.A. FOOD SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS FROM JANUARY 1, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000, FOR $1,156,452. (AMENDS R-97-2096-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 h. DOCUMENT R-2000-0021 CONTRACT WITH FLORIDA LEAGUE OF AMATEUR SPORTS, INC., FOR $13,000 FOR RENTALS, AWARDS, INSURANCE, SANCTION FEES, SITE FEES, INCLUDING SECURITY, AND MARKETING/PROMOTION OUTSIDE THE COUNTY FOR THE ORANGE BOWL SUNSHINE OPEN SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 26-30, 1999. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.B.4. RECEIVE AND FILE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS, EXCESS FEES, AND UNEXPENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999, FOR (1) THE CLERK, $4,090,302.42 IN EXCESS FEES AND UNEXPENDED BUDGET; (2) TAX COLLECTOR, $19,720,181 IN EXCESS FEES, THE BOARD'S PORTION OF THE FEES IS $16,220,446 AND THE REMAINING BALANCE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO OTHER APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES; AND (3) PROPERTY APPRAISER, $2,183,023 IN EXCESS FEES, THE BOARD'S PORTION OF THE FEES IS $1,937,998.52, AND THE REMAINING BALANCE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO OTHER APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS 3.C.1. ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED FROM D. F. HOPE AND HELEN C. HOPE, AND APPROVE A $7,950 PAYMENT FOR PARCEL 1 REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PATHWAY ON 2ND AVENUE NORTH FROM LAKE WORTH ROAD TO CONGRESS AVENUE. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.C.2. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0022 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH AMES APPRAISAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2001. A PRICE WILL BE SOLICITED FROM THE APPRAISER WHEN SERVICES ARE NEEDED. (AMENDS R-99-39-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. DOCUMENT R-2000-0023 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ANDERSON & CARR, INC., TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2001. A PRICE WILL BE SOLICITED FROM THE APPRAISER WHEN SERVICES ARE NEEDED. (AMENDS R-99-40-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 c. DOCUMENT R-2000-0024 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ATLANTIC COAST REALTY ENTERPRISES, INC., TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2001. A PRICE WILL BE SOLICITED FROM THE APPRAISER WHEN SERVICES ARE NEEDED. (AMENDS R-99-41-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 d. DOCUMENT R-2000-0025 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH CALLAWAY AND PRICE, INC., TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2001. A PRICE WILL BE SOLICITED FROM THE APPRAISER WHEN SERVICES ARE NEEDED. (AMENDS R-99-42-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 e. DOCUMENT R-2000-0026 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH JENKINS APPRAISAL SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2001. A PRICE WILL BE SOLICITED FROM THE APPRAISER WHEN SERVICES ARE NEEDED. (AMENDS R-99-44-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 f. DOCUMENT R-2000-0027 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & PARRISH, INC., TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2001. A PRICE WILL BE SOLICITED FROM THE APPRAISER WHEN SERVICES ARE NEEDED. (AMENDS R-99-45-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 g. DOCUMENT R-2000-0028 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH LAWSON VALUATION GROUP, INC., TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2001. A PRICE WILL BE SOLICITED FROM THE APPRAISER WHEN SERVICES ARE NEEDED. (AMENDS R-99-46-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 h. DOCUMENT R-2000-0029 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MILLER REALTY, INC., TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2001. A PRICE WILL BE SOLICITED FROM THE APPRAISER WHEN SERVICES ARE NEEDED. (AMENDS R-99-48-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 i. DOCUMENT R-2000-0030 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH M. R. FORD & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2001. A PRICE WILL BE SOLICITED FROM THE APPRAISER WHEN SERVICES ARE NEEDED. (AMENDS R-99-49-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 j. DOCUMENT R-2000-0031 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH S. F. HOLDEN, INC., TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2001. A PRICE WILL BE SOLICITED FROM THE APPRAISER WHEN SERVICES ARE NEEDED. (AMENDS R-99-50-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.C.3. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0331 BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT DISTRICT F FUND FOR $30,200 FROM RESERVES TO THE WILSON ROAD WEST FROM CLEARY ROAD WEST TO POSSUM PASS STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.C.4. DOCUMENT R-2000-0032 PUBLIC FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH PGA GATEWAY, LTD., TO DEFINE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF PGA GATEWAY FOR ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED TO MEET TRAFFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. THEIR PRIMARY OBLIGATION IS FOUR-LANE CONSTRUCTION OF PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD FROM LONE PINE ROAD TO PGA BOULEVARD, DUAL LEFT TURN NORTHBOUND LANE FOR FAIRCHILD GARDENS AND PGA BOULEVARD, FOURTH WESTBOUND LANE FROM VICTORIA GARDENS TO FAIRCHILD GARDENS, PGA FLYOVER, AND SIX-LANE ALTERNATE A1A FROM PGA BOULEVARD TO HOOD ROAD. THERE IS NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.C.5. DOCUMENT R-2000-0033 PUBLIC FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH WAL-MART STORES EAST, INC., TO DEFINE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF WAL-MART STORES EAST FOR ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED TO MEET TRAFFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. THEIR PRIMARY OBLIGATION IS TO CONSTRUCT BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD FROM FOUR LANES TO SIX LANES FROM JOG ROAD TO THE EXISTING SIX-LANE SECTION EAST OF EL CLAIR RANCH ROAD. THERE IS NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.C.6. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0308 BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $20,070 FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 3 IMPROVEMENTS TO TRAFFIC CALMING/SPEED HUMPS FOR TWO SPEED HUMPS ON KEWANEE ROAD, TWO ON OCALA ROAD, AND TWO ON TALLULAH ROAD. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.C.7. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0034 PUBLIC FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH MINTO COMMUNITIES, INC., REQUIRING THE DEVELOPER TO CONSTRUCT CERTAIN ROAD AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR FOREST HILL BOULEVARD/WELLINGTON EAST, LOCATED EAST OF STATE ROAD 7 AND NORTH AND SOUTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD. THE DEVELOPER MUST ADDRESS THE COUNTY TRAFFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AS PART OF THE PROCESS TO OBTAIN A DEVELOPMENT ORDER. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. DOCUMENT R-2000-0035 PUBLIC FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH MINTO COMMUNITIES, INC., REQUIRING THE DEVELOPER TO CONSTRUCT CERTAIN ROAD AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR FOREST HILL BOULEVARD/WELLINGTON WEST, LOCATED EAST OF STATE ROAD 7 AND NORTH AND SOUTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD. THE DEVELOPER MUST ADDRESS THE COUNTY TRAFFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AS PART OF THE PROCESS TO OBTAIN A DEVELOPMENT ORDER. APPROVED 1-11-2000 c. DOCUMENT R-2000-0036 PUBLIC FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH MINTO COMMUNITIES, INC., REQUIRING THE DEVELOPER TO CONSTRUCT CERTAIN ROAD AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR FOREST HILL BOULEVARD/WELLINGTON NORTH, LOCATED EAST OF STATE ROAD 7 AND NORTH AND SOUTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD. THE DEVELOPER MUST ADDRESS THE COUNTY TRAFFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AS PART OF THE PROCESS TO OBTAIN A DEVELOPMENT ORDER. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.C.8. a. RESOLUTION R-2000-0037 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCELS 111, 112, 113, 120, 121, 123, 124, 125, 132, 141, 142, AND 143 IN FEE SIMPLE, AND THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS ON REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCELS 111E, 112E, 113E, 115E, 119E, 120E, 121E, 123E, 124E, 125E, 129E, 131E, 132E, 133E, 134E, 135E, 139E, 140E, 212, 232, 241, 242, 243, 244, 244A, AND 245 TO BE NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF LANTANA ROAD FROM GRAND LACUNA BOULEVARD TO HAGEN RANCH ROAD; AND AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF APPRAISERS AND THE FILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. ADOPTED 1-11-2000 b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-0313 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $725,246 TO FUND ACQUISITION OF PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF LANTANA ROAD FROM GRAND LACUNA BOULEVARD TO HAGEN RANCH ROAD. (SEE R-2000-0037) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None 3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES 3.E.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-0038 CONTRACT WITH FRANCISCO ERNESTO JIMENEZ, D.D.S., TO PROVIDE DENTAL SERVICES TO 140 HEAD START CHILDREN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. FUNDS FOR THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITH 80 PERCENT ($8,000) FEDERAL FUNDS AND 20 PERCENT ($2,000) COUNTY FUNDS. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.E.2. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0039 MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND MEGA NURSING SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JULY 31, 2001. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR IN-HOME SERVICES. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. DOCUMENT R-2000-0040 MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND NEW DIMENSIONS ELDERLY CARE SERVICES CORPORATION TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JULY 31, 2001. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR IN-HOME SERVICES. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 1-11-2000 c. DOCUMENT R-2000-0041 MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND DR. ROBERT H. STONE TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JULY 31, 2001. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR IN-HOME SERVICES. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 1-11-2000 d. DOCUMENT R-2000-0042 MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND VULCAN PEST CONTROL TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JULY 31, 2001. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR IN-HOME SERVICES. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 1-11-2000 e. DOCUMENT R-2000-0043 MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND GUARDIAN MEDICAL MONITORING TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JULY 31, 2001. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR IN-HOME SERVICES. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 1-11-2000 f. DOCUMENT R-2000-0044 MEDICAID WAIVER REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., AND SOLEUS HEALTHCARE SERVICES OF SHORELINE FLORIDA, INC., TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY FROM JANUARY 11, 2000, THROUGH JULY 31, 2001. THE VENDOR WILL BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR IN-HOME SERVICES. NO COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.E.3. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0045 AMENDMENT 1 TO THE RYAN WHITE COMPREHENSIVE AIDS RESOURCES EMERGENCY ACT CONTRACT WITH 45TH STREET MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC., TO DECREASE FUNDING FOR FOUR SERVICES BY $123,049 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $434,719 . (AMENDS R-99-647-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. DOCUMENT R-2000-0046 AMENDMENT 1 TO THE RYAN WHITE COMPREHENSIVE AIDS RESOURCES EMERGENCY ACT CONTRACT WITH COMPASS, INC., TO DECREASE UNITS OF SERVICE BY 1,371.7 AND INCREASE COST PER UNIT TO $12.50. THESE CHANGES DO NOT ALTER THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $157,815. (AMENDS R-99-645-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 c. DOCUMENT R-2000-0047 AMENDMENT 1 TO THE RYAN WHITE COMPREHENSIVE AIDS RESOURCES EMERGENCY ACT CONTRACT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO COMBINE LABORATORY/DIAGNOSTIC INTO ONE SERVICE CATEGORY AND INCREASE FUNDING BY $101,545 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $836,656. (AMENDS R-99-653-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 d. DOCUMENT R-2000-0048 AMENDMENT 1 TO THE RYAN WHITE COMPREHENSIVE AIDS RESOURCES EMERGENCY ACT CONTRACT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY HEALTH CARE DISTRICT TO INCREASE FUNDING BY $10,000 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $306,812. (AMENDS R-99-652-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 e. DOCUMENT R-2000-0049 AMENDMENT 1 TO THE RYAN WHITE COMPREHENSIVE AIDS RESOURCES EMERGENCY ACT CONTRACT WITH THE CHILDREN'S PLACE AT HOME SAFE TO INCREASE FUNDING BY $32,189.71 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $107,189.71. (AMENDS R-99-643-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.E.4. DOCUMENT R-2000-0050 RATIFY THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION (LIHEAP) WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FROM APRIL 1, 2000, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2001, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $418,628. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.F. AIRPORTS 3.F.1. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0051 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF RUNWAY 9L AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM BLYNN D. AND PATSY A. GAUSE FOR PARCEL W-63 LOCATED ON ELIZABETH STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FOR A SALES PRICE OF $74,000 WITH NO REPLACEMENT HOUSING COST, FOR THE PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. DOCUMENT R-2000-0052 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF RUNWAY 9L AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM FRANK L. MCCABE FOR PARCEL W-69 LOCATED ON ELIZABETH STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FOR A SALES PRICE OF $52,000 WITH NO REPLACEMENT HOUSING COST, FOR THE PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 1-11-2000 c. DOCUMENT R-2000-0053 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF RUNWAY 9L AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM FRANK L. MCCABE FOR PARCEL W-96 LOCATED ON AMELIA STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FOR A SALES PRICE OF $57,000 WITH NO REPLACEMENT HOUSING COST, FOR THE PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 1-11-2000 d. DOCUMENT R-2000-0054 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF RUNWAY 9L AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM FRANK L. MCCABE FOR PARCEL W-101 LOCATED ON AMELIA STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FOR A SALES PRICE OF $45,000 WITH NO REPLACEMENT HOUSING COST, FOR THE PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.F.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-0055 AMENDMENT 5 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH URS GREINER WOODWARD CLYDE, INC. SOUTHERN FOR $676,126 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR GENERAL AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR TWO YEARS WITH TWO ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,536,489. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.F.3. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0056 AMENDMENT 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH CH2M HILL, INC., FOR $149,500 FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE RUNWAY 9L-27R PROJECT AND A LAND AND HOLD SHORT (LASHO) LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR RUNWAY 13-31 AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (AMENDS R-98-836-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0327 BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AIRPORTS IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR $149,500 FOR COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTRACT WITH CH2M HILL, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE RUNWAY 9L-27R PROJECT AND A LAND AND HOLD SHORT (LASHO) LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR RUNWAY 13-31 AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (SEE R-2000-0056) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.F.4. DOCUMENT R-2000-0057 AMENDMENT 6 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH DAMES & MOORE FOR $125,000 FOR GENERAL AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR TWO YEARS WITH TWO ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,645,337. (AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - None 3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS 3.H.1. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0310 BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND FOR $65,000 FROM RESERVES TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE STOCKADE FIRE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.H.2. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-0309 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $3,225 TO RECOGNIZE INSURANCE LOSS FUNDING PROCEEDS FROM JOHNS EASTERN COMPANY AND TO ESTABLISH BUDGET TO REPAIR THE DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE WEST PALM BEACH POLICE TACTICAL UNIT TO AN OUTLYING BUILDING AT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FACILITY. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.H.3. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0058 JOB ORDER CONTRACT WORK ORDER 2000-034 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR $118,651.39 TO CONSTRUCT TENANT IMPROVEMENTS (INTERIOR RENOVATIONS) AT THE FACILITY BEING LEASED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AT GATOR DRIVE IN LANTANA. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-0311 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE PUBLIC BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $137,602 TO RECOGNIZE FUNDING FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND TO INCREASE THE VARIOUS FACILITY IMPROVEMENT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES/STATE AGENCIES ACCOUNT FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS (INTERIOR RENOVATIONS) AT THE FACILITY BEING LEASED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AT GATOR DRIVE IN LANTANA. (SEE R-2000-0058) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.H.4. DOCUMENT R-2000-0059 JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) WORK ORDER 2000-020 WITH H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR $154,983.35 FOR THE BUILD-OUT OF 2,700 SQUARE FEET OF SHELL SPACE ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE JUDICIAL CENTER FOR THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.H.5. DOCUMENT R-2000-0060 CONTRACT WITH WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE LAKE LYTAL AQUATIC CENTER ENHANCEMENT TO REPLACE WADING POOL WITH A ZERO ENTRY DEPTH POOL WITH INTEGRATED PLAY STRUCTURE, TO REPLACE AND EXPAND THE DECK AREA, AND TO ADD GREEN SPACE FOR $628,908. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.H.6. DOCUMENT R-2000-0061 WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF JUPITER FOR WATER SERVICE TO FIRE STATION 18, WHICH WILL RESULT IN A CAPACITY AND CONNECTION CHARGE OF $4,331.50. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.H.7. DOCUMENT R-2000-0062 CONTRACT WITH WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR $144,740 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A REST ROOM BUILDING AT OKEEHEELEE PARK AND ALL ASSOCIATED GRADING, PAVING, LANDSCAPING, AND OTHER SITE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE BMX AREA OF THE PARK. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.H.8. DOCUMENT R-2000-0063 CONTRACT WITH MCTEAGUE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE BUILD-OUT OF THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT PALM TRAN'S MAIN FACILITY FOR $219,376. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.H.9. DOCUMENT R-2000-0064 AGREEMENT WITH SONG & ASSOCIATES, AIA, ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS, INC., FOR $168,000 FOR CONSULTANT ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PERMITTING, REZONING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SUBSTATION-SOUTH, LOCATED ADJACENT TO STATE ROAD 7 AND CLINT MOORE ROAD. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.H.10. DOCUMENT R-2000-0065 AGREEMENT TO SELL A 2.4-ACRE CIVIC SITE WITHIN THE SMITH DAIRY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO LAWRENCE FISHER FOR $260,000. THE SITE IS ON JOG ROAD JUST SOUTH OF LANTANA ROAD AND WAS ORIGINALLY DEDICATED FOR FIRE-RESCUE USE. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.H.11. DOCUMENT R-2000-0066 AGREEMENT WITH THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE EAGLE ACADEMY TO CREATE A FEMALE JUVENILE DORMITORY. THE COUNTY IS THE OWNER OF THE LAND AND BUILDING TO WHICH THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE BEING MADE. THERE IS NO FISCAL IMPACT. (SEE R-99-2126-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.H.12. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0328 BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT IMPACT FEES COUNTYWIDE FUND FOR $86,500 TO ESTABLISH BUDGET FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHYSICAL TRAINING STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FACILITY. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.H.13. DOCUMENT R-2000-0067 LEASE WITH THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR 8,913 SQUARE FEET NET LEASEABLE SPACE AT 415 GATOR DRIVE, LANTANA, GROSS ANNUAL FOR RENTAL EXPENSES, EXCLUDING ELECTRIC, OF $60,971.50. THE LEASE IS FOR TWO YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2000, WITH AN OPTION FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3.I.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-0068 AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVIERA BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FROM DECEMBER 31, 1999, TO MARCH 31, 2000, FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $99,866 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. (AMENDS R-99-659-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.I.2. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0069 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR HELEN AND CHERRY NELOMES OF PAHOKEE FOR A $6,900 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN TO BRING THE PROPERTY OWNERS' HOME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. DOCUMENT R-2000-0070 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR BLANCHE PARKER OF PAHOKEE FOR A $43,300 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN TO BRING THE PROPERTY OWNER'S HOME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 1-11-2000 c. DOCUMENT R-2000-0071 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR IDA M. WHITE OF BOYNTON BEACH FOR A $14,875 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN TO BRING THE PROPERTY OWNER'S HOME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 1-11-2000 d. DOCUMENT R-2000-0072 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR VERZEL SPANN OF RIVIERA BEACH FOR A $15,000 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN TO BRING THE PROPERTY OWNER'S HOME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 1-11-2000 e. DOCUMENT R-2000-0073 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR LUELLA ALLEN OF DELRAY BEACH FOR AN $11,300 LOW-INTEREST LOAN AND A $6,650 LOW-INTEREST LOAN TO BRING THE PROPERTY OWNER'S HOME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 1-11-2000 f. DOCUMENT R-2000-0074 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR CHARLES AND MARGARET MCKENZIE OF WEST PALM BEACH FOR AN $18,550 LOW-INTEREST LOAN TO BRING THE PROPERTY OWNERS' HOME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 1-11-2000 g. DOCUMENT R-2000-0075 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR CLEO RAY MITCHELL OF RIVIERA BEACH FOR A $9,450 LOW-INTEREST LOAN TO BRING THE PROPERTY OWNER'S HOME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 1-11-2000 h. DOCUMENT R-2000-0076 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR SATISH AND SUSAN SANKAR OF ROYAL PALM BEACH FOR AN $11,600 LOW-INTEREST LOAN TO BRING THE PROPERTY OWNERS' HOME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.I.3. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0077 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR CLAUDE AND LYNN HALEY OF TEQUESTA FOR $2,890 UNDER THE HARDSHIP A PROGRAM TO DEFRAY THE IMPACT FEES FOR NEW OR EXPANDED CONSTRUCTION OF THE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME AND WATER/SEWER CONNECTION AND TIE-IN COSTS FOR CONNECTION TO THE MUNICIPALITY'S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM. STATE FUNDS WERE USED FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITY ASSESSMENT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. DOCUMENT R-2000-0078 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR CAROLYN JONES OF JUPITER FOR $2,257.72 UNDER THE HARDSHIP A PROGRAM TO DEFRAY THE IMPACT FEES FOR NEW OR EXPANDED CONSTRUCTION OF THE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME AND WATER/SEWER CONNECTION AND TIE-IN COSTS FOR CONNECTION TO THE MUNICIPALITY'S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM. STATE FUNDS WERE USED FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITY ASSESSMENT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 c. DOCUMENT R-2000-0079 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR LINDA CLOSI WITHROW OF WEST PALM BEACH FOR $6,618.60 UNDER THE HARDSHIP A PROGRAM TO DEFRAY THE IMPACT FEES FOR NEW OR EXPANDED CONSTRUCTION OF THE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME AND WATER/SEWER CONNECTION AND TIE-IN COSTS FOR CONNECTION TO THE MUNICIPALITY'S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM. STATE FUNDS WERE USED FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITY ASSESSMENT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.I.4. DOCUMENT R-2000-0080 AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILDREN'S PLACE AT HOME SAFE, INC., TO PROVIDE UP TO THE $10,000 FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, UNDER THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM. THE AGREEMENT UTILIZES FEDERAL FUNDS, AND THE REQUIRED MATCH WILL BE MET BY AN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CHILDREN'S PLACE AT HOME SAFE. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.J. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING 3.J.1. RESOLUTION R-2000-0081 RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS OF $3,695.36 FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE (SECURE UNSAFE PROPERTY) AGAINST SUSAN URBAN OF 340 SOUTH 86TH TERRACE, WEST PALM BEACH. ADOPTED 1-11-2000 3.K. WATER UTILITIES - None 3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 3.L.1. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0082 PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) FOR A 50-50 COST SHARE OF UP TO $321,068 WITH A THREE-YEAR EXTENDABLE TERM EFFECTIVE UPON FDEP EXECUTION, FOR ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOUTH LAKE WORTH INLET MANAGEMENT PLAN. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-0263 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE SOUTH LAKE WORTH INLET FUND FOR $321,068 AS A 50-50 COST SHARE WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOUTH LAKE WORTH INLET MANAGEMENT PLAN. (SEE R-2000-0082) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.L.2. See Pages 28-30. 3.L.3. a. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0304 BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE NATURAL AREAS MANAGEMENT FUND FOR $62,893 FROM RESERVES TO A LINE ITEM ALLOWING TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR PAYMENT TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND FLEET MANAGEMENT IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF COUNTY-OWNED NATURAL AREAS AND INCREASED ENFORCEMENT UNDER NATURAL AREAS ORDINANCE 94-13. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-0305 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $62,893 RECOGNIZING THE TRANSFER FROM THE NATURAL AREAS MANAGEMENT FUND TO THE EXISTING PROJECT ACCOUNT FOR NATURAL AREAS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. (SEE BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0304) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.L.4. a. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0329 BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE $150 MILLION GENERAL OBLIGATION CONSERVATION LAND 1999 CONSTRUCTION TRUST FUND FOR $352,273 FROM RESERVES TO VARIOUS PROJECT ACCOUNTS SO THAT PRELIMINARY WORK CAN BEGIN ON SEVERAL SITES SUCH AS APPRAISALS, INITIAL SITE CLEANUP, FENCING AND SECURITY ISSUES, AND STAFF CHARGES. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-0330 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $44,273 INCREASING CONTINGENCY RESERVES BY REPAYMENT OF FUNDS WHICH HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED TO THE $150 MILLION GENERAL OBLIGATION CONSERVATION LAND 1999 CONSTRUCTION TRUST FUND SO THAT PRELIMINARY WORK CAN BEGIN ON SEVERAL SITES SUCH AS APPRAISALS, INITIAL SITE CLEANUP, FENCING AND SECURITY ISSUES, AND STAFF CHARGES. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION 3.M.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-0083 LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RESIDENT PARK SUPERVISOR KAREN ARNDT FOR ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED TO THE PUBLIC, OPENING AND CLOSING THE PARK, PERFORMING EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK, AND REPORTING ANY SUSPECTED ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THERE IS NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.M.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-0084 LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RESIDENT PARK SUPERVISOR JAMES VAUGHN FOR ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED TO THE PUBLIC, OPENING AND CLOSING THE PARK, PERFORMING EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK, AND REPORTING ANY SUSPECTED ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN PEANUT ISLAND PARK TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.N. LIBRARY 3.N.1. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0085 RATIFY THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON AN APPLICATION WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOR $20,000 IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS-SENIOR ADULT LEARNERS, SECTION 231, ADULT EDUCATION FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO LATER EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY FORMS AND CERTIFICATIONS DURING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None 3.Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION 3.Q.1. DELETED 3.R. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL - None 3.S. FIRE-RESCUE 3.S.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-0086 AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF WHELAN, DEMAIO & KISZKIEL, P.A., TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT THROUGH MAY 2000 AND INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNTS TO $65,000 FOR FEES AND $2,000 FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES AND COSTS, EXCLUDING EXPERT WITNESS FEES, FOR A $15,000 INCREASE FOR FEES AND $500 INCREASE FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES AND COSTS TO PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE IN THE AREA OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS AND FOR MICHAEL WHELAN TO CONTINUE TO ACT AS THE COUNTY'S CHIEF NEGOTIATOR IN THE ONGOING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS/PARAMEDICS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, LOCAL 2928, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, INC. (AMENDS R-99-1581-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None 3.U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES - None 3.V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None 3.W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None 3.X. PUBLIC SAFETY 3.X.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-0087 CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF A SOFTWARE LICENSE FOR THE COUNTY'S CONSUMER AFFAIRS TRACKING SYSTEM (CATS) TO THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT, ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS FOR $40,000. THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE UP TO 10 HOURS OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT NO COST, WITH ALL TIME ABOVE THE 10 HOURS TO BE CHARGED AT A RATE OF $75 PER HOUR. APPROVED 1-11-2000 3.Y. PURCHASING - None 3.Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None 3.AA. PALM TRAN - None 3.BB. OTHER - None MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 7-0. ***** THIS CONCLUDES THE CONSENT AGENDA ***** 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. PROOF OF PUBLICATION. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to receive and file Proofs of Publication 637695, 637700, 638300, 638389, and 650580. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 7-0. 4.A. RESOLUTION R-2000-0088 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR CANAL DRIVE AND THIRD ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION FOR 62 PROPERTIES. INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS ARE BASED ON 100 PERCENT OF THE ASSESSABLE COST OF $231,954.21 AND MAY BE PAID OVER 10 YEARS WITH EQUAL ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL AND 8 PERCENT INTEREST. (P.O.P. 637700) ADOPTED 1-11-2000 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner McCarty. PUBLIC COMMENT: None UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0. 4.B. a. CONDUCT A TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $6 MILLION VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000, FOR THE PALM BEACH JEWISH COMMUNITY CAMPUS CORPORATION PROJECT. (P.O.P. 638389) APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. RESOLUTION R-2000-0089 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $6 MILLION VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000, FOR THE PALM BEACH JEWISH COMMUNITY CAMPUS CORPORATION PROJECT. THE BONDS WILL BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE CORPORATION AND NEITHER THE TAXING POWER NOR THE FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE COUNTY NOR ANY COUNTY FUNDS ARE PLEDGED TO PAY THE BONDS. (P.O.P. 638389) ADOPTED 1-11-2000 MOTION to conduct a public hearing and to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Masilotti. PUBLIC COMMENT: None UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0. 4.C. ORDINANCE 2000-005 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE IV, OF THE COUNTY CODE KNOWN AS THE FIRE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE FIRE CODE RELATING TO THE HEIGHT OF UNIT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS AND LETTERS IN MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. (AMENDS ORDINANCE 98-29) (P.O.P. 650580) ADOPTED 1-11-2000 MOTION to adopt the ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Aaronson and seconded by Commissioner Roberts. PUBLIC COMMENT: None UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0. 4.D. RESOLUTION R-2000-0090 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR HIGHLAND DRIVE FROM ELLISON WILSON ROAD EAST TO THE END, MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (MSTU) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST. (P.O.P. 637695) ADOPTED AS AMENDED 1-11-2000 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti and seconded by Commissioner Roberts. Staff reported the assessment roll had been amended to reflect a reduction in the serviceable lots from 15 to 13, which increased the assessment per lot to $4,444.54, payable in 10 equal annual installments for a total project cost of $57,779. Residents were notified of the increase at the public information meeting. Approximately five property owners appeared at that meeting, and all but one had signed letters confirming their desire to proceed with the project. PUBLIC COMMENT: Susanne Bingham and Eva Coy opposed the project because of financial hardship. Gary Eisley and Tim Mahoney stressed a need for city water because of poor well water. Commissioner Masilotti asked if the residents were eligible for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). Engineering Street Improvement Coordinator Allen Webb replied that information regarding the CDBG was made available to the residents during the public information meetings. Commissioner Marcus said that her office would work with the Housing and Community Development Department to assist the residents with applying for grants. She noted the area was perfect for the Eastward Ho! program. Commissioner Newell recalled that one of the issues discussed at the Board's Goal Setting Meeting in February 1999 was to consider changing the MSTU program for water, and to find a dedicated funding source for it. The intent was to encourage more residents in areas where the well water was substandard to connect to public water systems. The Chair noted that the motion included the amended assessment roll. UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0. 4.E. See Pages 24-26. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5.A. PROCLAMATION DECLARING JANUARY 23, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2000, AS SCOTTISH-AMERICAN WEEK. PRESENTED 1-11-2000 5.B. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO JAMES BRANDON FOR 25 YEARS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE WITH PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLANNING AND THE OKEEHEELEE PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE. PRESENTED 1-11-2000 5.C. PRESENTATION TO BETTY WILLIAMS FOR PROMOTING WORLD PEACE AND FACILITATION OF THE VISIT OF ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU TO THE COUNTY. DISCUSSED 1-11-2000 5.D. PROCLAMATION DECLARING JANUARY 14-30, 2000, AS SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR DAYS. PRESENTED 1-11-2000 5.E. PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING GLADES CENTRAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS. DISCUSSED 1-11-2000 5.F. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF STEVE BORDELON AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES, AND AUDREY WOLF AND FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENT OF Y2K CORRECTIONS. DISCUSSED 1-11-2000 (CLERK'S NOTE: The following item was taken out of Agenda sequence at the recommendation of the County Administrator. For earlier discussion see Page 5.) 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. 4.E. ORDINANCE 2000-006 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM TO REVISE THE FIVE-YEAR ROAD PLAN. (AMENDS ORDINANCE 85-40) (P.O.P. 638300) ADOPTED AS AMENDED 1-11-2000 County Engineer George T. Webb commented that:
MOTION to adopt the ordinance with the addition of Southern Boulevard from the Florida Turnpike to west of Haverhill Road as recommended by staff. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Roberts. Commissioner Masilotti clarified that the County was relying on the state to make the improvements to State Road 80 (Southern Boulevard). The improvements the County would require property owners to make at intersections, would have been contrary to state plans and would have to be removed within 28 months. Millions of dollars would be wasted that could be used for other road projects throughout the area. He emphasized that developers would still prepay all of their impact fees. Mr. Webb said there were development approvals that required developers to widen segments of Okeechobee Boulevard. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jeri Poller, representative for St. Andrews School, thanked the Board for moving forward, enabling St. Andrews to build its school. Commissioner Roberts asked that the motion include (1) That the amount of funding of the current fiscal year of the Five-Year Road Program ($66 million) was at a minimum, as contemplated in the Comprehensive Plan ($49 million) and the Five-Year Road Program ($61 million); (2) The new fifth year being added to the Five-Year Road Program ($60 million) had projects at a rate contemplated in the Comprehensive Plan ($54 million); and (3) Fewer than 20 percent of the programmed road construction line items from the preceding fiscal year were more than 12 months behind schedule (3 percent as confirmed by the most recent Oversight and Advisory Council Report). AMENDED MOTION to include the language stated by Commissioner Roberts. The maker and seconder agreed. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried 7-0. TIME CERTAIN - 10:30 A.M. 6.J.1. PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 15, 2000, AT 9:30 A.M., AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17-116 OF THE COUNTY CODE RELATING TO THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL OPTION TOURIST DEVELOPMENT ACT, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND ADDITIONAL TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX REVENUES FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE COUNTY AS A SPORTS DESTINATION. THIS ORDINANCE PROVIDES FOR A REVISION TO THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT PLAN WHICH WILL PROVIDE THE PALM BEACH SPORTS COMMISSION AN ADDITIONAL $250,000 PER YEAR IN TOURIST DEVELOPMENT (BED) TAX REVENUES TO EXPEND ON SPORTS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE COUNTY TOURISM FOR FOUR YEARS BEGINNING FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. APPROVED 1-11-2000 Tourist Development Council (TDC) Executive Director Charles Lehmann said that:
Commissioner Lee stated that the increase to the Sports Commission was expected to enhance funding for all of the tourism agencies. MOTION to approve the ordinance on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on February 15, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Aaronson and seconded by Commissioner Roberts. TIME CERTAIN - 10:30 A.M. PUBLIC COMMENT: Barbara Susco opposed the increase because she was of the opinion the Sports Commission could hold its own. Frank Fahy, chair of the Beaches and Shores Council, said the council voted unanimously in November to recommend that the Board not change the distribution of the bed tax. Each year since 1995, because of funding needed for tourist-related activities, such as sports, film, and the Tourist Information Center, a smaller and smaller percentage of the bed tax was used to support County beaches. Chick Elderd, executive director of the Film and Television Commission, supported the item. During the discussion that ensued, it was brought out that:
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UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0. ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 3.L.2. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0091 AMENDMENT 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, INC., TO INCREASE THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR OPTIONAL SERVICES AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT BY $106,076, FOR A TOTAL OF $505,941 AND TASK ORDER 5 FOR ADDITIONAL OFFSHORE GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,082 FOR THE JUPITER/CARLIN SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT FIRST RENOURISHMENT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 Commissioner Newell pointed out that Applied Technology and Management, Inc., had committed to 20 percent certified Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation under the contract. The contract was almost completed, and ATM had only achieved 9.5 percent participation to date. The company was also constructing the Light Harbor Marina project in Riviera Beach. They had been paid $220,000 for that project, with a balance of $11,000 pending. The company had not received a permit for the project, however. Mr. Newell said he understood that the marina project had been a difficult process, but it had been two years since the contract was approved. Overall, it appeared that a lot of money was paid to the firm. Many of the municipalities were frequently doing beach renourishment projects and were paying millions of dollars to go through the permitting process. He suggested that consideration be given to holistic Countywide beach renourishment projects in order to save on individual permitting fees. He also recommended doing a comparison, from an administrative standpoint, of utilizing in-house personnel versus outside companies for the permitting process. There was a 15 percent cost per project for design, permitting, and surveying, which was very high. Environmental Resources Management Director Richard Walesky commented that staff totally agreed with Commissioner Newell's suggestions. Last year, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) had moved toward the regional approach for planning for dedicated funding sources for beaches. Currently there were approximately 10 different projects ongoing in the County. All had valid permits but different monitoring processes and time frames. Bringing all of the projects together would save a lot of money. Staff had made a proposal to the DEP to do holistic monitoring along the shoreline. The DEP was currently giving consideration to the proposal, which was supported by a number of the County municipalities. It was in part associated with the Board's efforts several months ago to combine turtle monitoring. During the discussion that ensued, it was brought out that:
STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO:
MOTION to approve the contract amendment and the task order. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 7-0. TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M. 6.A.2. PRESENTATION BY THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH REGARDING THE PROPOSED SITE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF CITY HALL AND THE PROPOSED PRIVATE-PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERMODAL CENTER (TRANSIT FACILITY) PER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT R-92-1479-D. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 1-11-2000 Commissioner Roberts contended she would be happy to discuss the intermodal center. It was premature, however, for the city to discuss any proposal for a city hall until the convention center business had been concluded. She asked that today's discussion be limited to the intermodal center. Commissioners McCarty and Marcus noted that time had been granted to the city for its presentation on both issues. They agreed the County should not enter into any new projects with the city until the convention center business was concluded. Commissioner Newell called attention to the fact that the city had not submitted the information he requested two and one-half years ago, as to what effect the proposed changes for downtown West Palm Beach would have on downtown commuters. Commissioner Aaronson maintained that each day it takes longer to get to work because of the traffic impact downtown. If the city was not concerned, perhaps it was time the County considered a new location whereby its employees and others would not be impacted by traffic. Commissioner Marcus suggested the city provide more commuter bus services downtown. City of West Palm Beach Planning, Building and Zoning Director Dan Cary remarked that:
TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M.
TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M. During the discussion that ensued, it was brought out that:
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West Palm Beach Planning, Building and Zoning Director Cary commented that:
During the discussion that ensued, it was brought out that:
STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO:
RECESS At 12:20 p.m., the Chair declared a recess. RECONVENE At 2:16 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Masilotti, Newell, and Roberts present. REGULAR AGENDA 6.A. ADMINISTRATION 6.A.1. PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 15, 2000, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE SECTION OF THE CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2, PART B; PROVIDING FOR THE RENAMING OF THE MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS THE SMALL AND MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF A SEAT ON THE SMALL AND MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE PALM BEACH COUNTY RESOURCE CENTER; PROVIDING FOR FOUR ADDITIONAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS' SEATS ON THE COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS ISSUES. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the ordinance on first reading and to advertise for public hearing on February 15, 2000. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 7-0. 6.A.2. See Pages 31-36. 6.A.3. DELETED 6.A.4. a. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0356 BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $10,000 FROM CONTINGENCY TO PROVIDE A COMMISSION TRAVEL BUDGET WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ANY COMMISSIONER TO ATTEND MEETINGS WITH STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS IN CONNECTION WITH POTENTIAL LEGISLATION, GRANTS, OR OTHER ISSUES AFFECTING THE COUNTY. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. DIRECTION REGARDING THE REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION (CHAIR OR BOARD) FOR USE OF A TRAVEL ACCOUNT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL BY A COMMISSIONER. APPROVED TO INCREASE TRAVEL BUDGET 1-11-2000 County Administrator Weisman commented the item was on the Agenda because additional funds were needed for the extra travel by Commissioners. Commissioner Marcus suggested each trip be presented for Board approval so the Board would be aware of the intent of each trip. Commissioner McCarty stated she did not wish to have to obtain Board approval for travel as was done in the past. Currently, each Commissioner paid for trips from his or her travel budget. County departments shared in the costs when a trip was in reference to an issue involving the department. She had a concern with Commissioners utilizing their travel budgets on behalf of an organization they were a member of. The $3,000 budgeted for each Commissioner was sufficient, she contended. If the Board approved the $10,000, it should be divided among all Commissioners. Commissioner Masilotti concurred that travel budgets should not be utilized on behalf of organizations that Commissioners were members of. Commissioners should not have to get Board approval for trips, however. He recommended that each travel budget be increased to $4,000, and any additional funding be submitted in writing for approval. That would prohibit anyone from taking unfair advantage of the $10,000 line item. Mr. Masilotti said he would support having to record travel expenses. Commissioner Aaronson emphasized that he would not hesitate to request travel funding when necessary for the benefit of the County. He was supportive of Commissioners using the travel budget on behalf of an organization when the County benefited from the trip. Commissioner Roberts supported the item and noted that Commissioners were very prudent when traveling. Commissioners needed to travel to help obtain needed funding for the County. Florida was the fourth largest state in the U.S. but did not receive its fair share of funding as a donor state, she said. Commissioner Marcus explained the additional funding was for travel in reference to special issues such as lobbying for matching farmland dollars. Her $3,000 budget would be expended for anticipated projects. She commented that the Legislative Delegation had said the Commissioners' presence in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., had a favorable impact. MOTION to allocate an additional $2,000 for travel to each Commissioner's budget for a maximum of $5,000 each. Any additional funding above the $5,000 would have to come before the Board for approval. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti and seconded by Commissioner Marcus. Commissioner Newell suggested Commissioners transfer their internal budgets to their travel budgets when needed. An increase should be to each Commissioner's budget and not as a line item. Mr. Weisman advised there might not be much to transfer if a Commissioner paid all of the budgeted salary to employees. Office of Financial Management and Budget, Budget Director Liz Bloeser said that last year, some Commissioners had a lot left over in their budgets, while others had practically exhausted theirs. There was not a lot of excess money, however. During August of each year, she did a projection to ensure there was no overspending. No Commissioner carried over funds to the next year. The additional funds requested would be out of contingency this year. UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-1. Commissioner McCarty opposed. MOTION to approve the budget transfer. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 7-0. 6.A.5. DIRECTION REGARDING THE REQUEST OF THE TRUMP INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLUB FOR COUNTY CONSIDERATION OF THE CLUB'S USE OF APPROXIMATELY 60 ACRES OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND ADJACENT TO THE GOLF CLUB. POSTPONED FOR 60 DAYS WITH DIRECTION 1-11-2000 County Administrator Weisman reported that the Trump International Golf Club asked to expand its golf course to the south side of Gun Club Road where the County proposed to place the Supervisor of Elections and other County facilities. The only project pending was the Supervisor of Elections facility. There was no urgency associated with any of the other projects. If the Board wished to consider the subject request, there would have to be a determination as to how to address it. Alternative properties would have to be identified for the County projects. Facilities Development and Operations Director Audrey Wolf explained that the proposed Supervisor of Elections facility was priority because of the ongoing lease payments the County was making for the voter equipment center in Riviera Beach. There also was the need for the space in the Governmental Center as a result of the Clerk remaining there. The new facility would be for the Supervisor of Elections' administrative offices and to house the voter equipment. Commissioner Roberts added that Supervisor of Elections LePore stated her office needed to be in the new facility before the 2002 elections because of the inefficiency of the current facilities. Commissioner McCarty recommended a 60-day postponement to examine if other options were available in response to the request. The golf course was a magnificent use of the land which was next to the jail, she said. It was a world class facility that would attract worldwide attention. Property values would increase because of the golf course. If the course were expanded, the County would benefit. If the County moved forward with the Supervisor of Elections building, there would be no option for that expansion. She suggested Commissioner Roberts take the lead to see what other alternatives might be available. During the discussion that ensued, it was brought out that:
MOTION to direct staff to report back in 60 days on alternative sites for the Supervisor of Elections and other County facilities. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissoner Roberts. Commissioner Marcus proposed the Trump organization assist in locating alternative sites in order to relieve some of the burden on staff. AMENDED MOTION to ask the Trump organization to assist in locating alternative sites. The maker and seconder agreed. County Administrator Weisman said that the Trump organization was paying the Department of Airports a market lease rate for the 200 acres it originally obtained. That rate would substantially increase as time progressed. If there were approval for the additional land, it had been discussed to duplicate the existing lease formula at a higher rate because the land might be more valuable. Ms. Wolf clarified that 80 percent of the facilities noted in the master plan were for production and operational space. A small portion of the County facilities could be separated. The remainder had very key operational links to each other, and a lot of efficiency would be lost if they were not located on the same site. During review of the master plan, staff would try to incorporate co-locating all of those facilities. UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0. 6.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 6.B.1. SETTLEMENT IN EMINENT DOMAIN CASE CL-98-9318-AB, THE COUNTY V. WOODFIELD HUNT HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION ET AL., REGARDING THE YAMATO ROAD AND JOG ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. THIS SETTLEMENT INCLUDES ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS OF $84,945, AND THE CLERK'S REGISTRY DEPOSIT FEE OF $100 FOR A TOTAL OF $85,045. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the settlement. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 7-0. 6.B.2. PLAINTIFF'S DEMAND FOR JUDGMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS, IN THE PERSONAL INJURY CASE OF MARILYN JACOBS V. THE COUNTY, CASE CL-99-4628-AF. THE PLAINTIFF ALLEGES THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON DIXIE HIGHWAY, HER VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED BY A TRUCK DRIVEN BY A ROAD AND BRIDGE EMPLOYEE. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the demand for judgment. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 7-0. 6.C. COMMUNITY SERVICES 6.C.1. NAMING THE HEAD START, HUMAN SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER LOCATED AT 1440 WEST MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD, RIVIERA BEACH, AS THE MAYME A. FREDERICK SERVICE CENTER. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve naming the center as the Mayme A. Frederick Service Center. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Masilotti. Commissioner Lee said the request was initiated by the community. UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0. Commissioner Roberts noted the Board had established a policy that facilities in the County shall be named according to location and/or function only. The Board had not followed that policy. County Administrator Weisman said the policy did allow for exceptions. The subject request was the third exception that had been approved by the Board. Commissioner Masilotti declared his support of naming a facility in honor of an individual. It was especially important in inner city neighborhoods where children could relate the facility to a person held in high esteem. He recommended the policy be readdressed during the Board's Goal-Setting Meeting scheduled for February. Commissioner Aaronson cautioned there would be a tremendous amount of pressure from constituents about naming facilities in honor of people. Commissioner McCarty maintained the Board should adhere to the current policy because it would be difficult to say no to requests from constituents. Dedication of a facility in honor of a person would be inspiring to children. The policy should be changed so that exceptions were not allowed, she said. Commissioner Lee maintained there was a lot of rich history in some of the facilities. If the community was making a request, perhaps there was a need to expand the policy to consider requests on a case-by-case basis. Commissioner Roberts concurred there should not be exceptions to Board policy. If the Board decided to name buildings after people, there should be some criteria added to the policy. MOTION to establish a policy that buildings would not be named after people, whether living or dead, but could be dedicated in honor of people. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson. Commissioner Aaronson said that policies were established but on occasion Commissioners voted to change policy. Commissioner Marcus asked that the policy become effective immediately, with the exception of the pending issue regarding the naming of the Boys and Girls Club. Commissioner Aaronson suggested that any change to the policy require a super majority vote. MOTION WITHDRAWN Commissioner McCarty withdrew her motion and requested the issue be placed on the Agenda for the Goal-Setting Meeting in February. It was the general consensus of the Board to place an item on the Agenda for the Goal-Setting Meeting in February. 6.C.2. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0092 AMENDMENT 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH MAE VOLEN SENIOR CENTER, INC., FOR $12,349.58 FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF LAND DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE SENIOR CENTER, WHICH WILL RESULT IN ADDITIONAL RECREATION AND DAY CARE SPACE AS WELL AS A NEW REHABILITATION CENTER. (AMENDS R-99-2365-D) APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0357 BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $6,175 FROM CONTINGENCY TO PROVIDE FOR A TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE MAE VOLEN SENIOR CENTER. (SEE R-2000-0092) APPROVED 1-11-2000 c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-0358 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $6,175 TO RECOGNIZE FUNDING FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE MAE VOLEN SENIOR CENTER. (SEE R-2000-0092) APPROVED 1-11-2000 d. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0359 BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $6,175 FROM DISTRICT 4 RESERVES TO THE MAE VOLEN SENIOR CENTER ACCOUNT FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE SENIOR CENTER. (SEE R-2000-0092) APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the contract amendment, budget tranfers, and budget amendment. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 7-0. 6.D. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 6.D.1. RECORDING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1999 TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY RETIREMENTS (EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, AND PUBLICATIONS) IN THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS PRESCRIBED BY FLORIDA STATUTE CHAPTER 274. DISPOSAL, RETIREMENTS, AND RECONCILIATION ADJUSTMENTS TOTAL $22,139,387.39. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the recording of the tangible personal property retirements. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 7-0. (CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Newell left the meeting.) 6.E. PUBLIC SAFETY 6.E.1. DELETED 6.E.2. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0093 AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF WINDOW HURRICANE SHUTTERS BEFORE JUNE 1, 2000, FOR EIGHT SCHOOLS CONSISTING OF BEAR LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL, CARVER COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, GLADES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, LAKE WORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL, OMNI MIDDLE SCHOOL, WATSON B. DUNCAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, WELLINGTON LANDINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND WILLIAM T. DWYER HIGH SCHOOL TO SERVE AS HURRICANE SHELTERS. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS HAS OFFERED A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.758 MILLION FOR THE PROJECT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF WINDOW HURRICANE SHUTTERS BEFORE JUNE 1, 2000, FOR EIGHT SCHOOLS CONSISTING OF BEAR LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL, CARVER COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, GLADES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, LAKE WORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL, OMNI MIDDLE SCHOOL, WATSON B. DUNCAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, WELLINGTON LANDINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND WILLIAM T. DWYER HIGH SCHOOL TO SERVE AS HURRICANE SHELTERS. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS HAS OFFERED A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.758 MILLION FOR THE PROJECT. APPROVED 1-11-2000 Assistant County Administrator Vince Bonvento informed the Board that a new school located in Riviera Beach would be completed in August and had been designated as a hurricane shelter. MOTION to approve the agreement. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 6.F. PALM TRAN 6.F.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-0094 SUPPLEMENTAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TRI-COUNTY COMMUTER RAIL AUTHORITY FOR JOINT FUNDING PARTICIPATION IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXPRESS BUS SERVICE BETWEEN JUPITER/TEQUESTA AND THE MANGONIA PARK TRI-RAIL STATION. THE AGREEMENT OBLIGATES THE COUNTY TO 50 PERCENT OF THE ESTIMATED ONE-YEAR OPERATING COST, NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the interlocal agreement. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Roberts. Commissioner Marcus asked for permission to include Americans with Disabilities (ADA) services for the bus route. She pointed out that when the County discontinues its bus service to the Jupiter/Tequesta area on the existing Palm Tran Route 1, the disabled population that did not fit into a certain income bracket would have no access to transportation in the North County. When the County discontinued a similar route in the Village of Wellington, the village agreed to pay for the continuation of services. The Town of Jupiter, however, refused to pay for the bus services through its community. If the item were approved, she suggested the Town of Jupiter be asked to show the same concern for its residents as the Village of Wellington had for its residents. SUBSTITUTE MOTION to approve the interlocal agreement and to include Americans with Disabilities Act services for the bus route. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson. (CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Newell rejoined the meeting.) Commissioner Masilotti contended the County had an obligation to provide transportation for its disabled residents. If this item were approved, however, the fees paid by the Village of Wellington for the bus route through its community should be waived. County Administrator Weisman noted that services to the west Jupiter area had been discontinued and would not receive service under the current proposal. The request was for the route along U.S. 1, for which Tri-Rail was willing to match the County's share for funding. Commissioner Marcus explained the request was to pay for the same service in the North County that the County was paying for SpecTran services in Wellington. The difference was the route in North County was an express route. Staff explained that the North County route was a commuter bus service and there were no corresponding ADA obligations as with regular fixed routes. STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO:
UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0. (CLERK'S NOTE: Items 6.G.1., 6.G.2., and 6.G.3. were considered together.) 6.G. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 6.G.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-0095 AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT), AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION THROUGH THE COUNTY'S DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, PROVIDING FOR THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE STATE AND FEDERAL PERMITTING AGENCIES WILL BE ABLE TO DIRECT MITIGATION DOLLARS TO THE COUNTY FOR THE PURCHASE AND LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE UNIT 11 REGIONAL OFFSITE MITIGATION AREA. APPROVED 1-11-2000 6.G.2. a. PAYMENT OF THE NEW APPRAISED VALUE OF $4,500 PER ACRE ON ALL PENDING UNIT 11 AGREEMENTS FOR PURCHASE AND SALE CURRENTLY HELD BY THE COUNTY. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. AGREEMENTS (12) FOR PURCHASE AND SALE INVOLVING 14 PARCELS (21.13 ACRES) OF LAND IN UNIT 11 WITH MITIGATION FUNDS, AT AN AGGREGATE COST OF $95,085 (LAND COST) PLUS $6,867 (CLOSING AND MISCELLANEOUS COSTS), FOR A TOTAL OF $101,952. APPROVED 1-11-2000 (1) DOCUMENT R-2000-0096 AGREEMENT WITH KARL BARTOLOMEY FOR $6,930 FOR PURCHASE OF 1.54 ACRES OF LAND (PROPERTY CONTROL NUMBER [PCN] 00414130000001610) IN UNIT 11 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES IN THE ACREAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $6,237 [SEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WEISMAN'S REMARKS, PAGE 48.]) APPROVED 1-11-2000 (2) DOCUMENT R-2000-0097 AGREEMENT WITH KARL A. BARTOLOMEY FOR $6,165 FOR PURCHASE OF 1.37 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 00414130000004050) IN UNIT 11 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES IN THE ACREAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $5,548.50 [SEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WEISMAN'S REMARKS, PAGE 48.]) APPROVED 1-11-2000 (3) DOCUMENT R-2000-0098 AGREEMENT WITH MALCOLM S. LEVY FOR $5,175 FOR PURCHASE OF 1.15 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 00414130000005860) IN UNIT 11 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES IN THE ACREAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $4,657.50 [SEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WEISMAN'S REMARKS, PAGE 48.]) APPROVED 1-11-2000 (4) DOCUMENT R-2000-0099 AGREEMENT WITH HERBERT AND URSULA LINDLAHR FOR $5,895 FOR PURCHASE OF 1.31 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 00414131000007040) IN UNIT 11 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES IN THE ACREAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $5,305.50 [SEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WEISMAN'S REMARKS, PAGE 48.]) APPROVED 1-11-2000 (5) DOCUMENT R-2000-0100 AGREEMENT WITH ANNA MOHR FOR $6,390 FOR PURCHASE OF 1.42 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 00414130000007010) IN UNIT 11 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES IN THE ACREAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $5,751 [SEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WEISMAN'S REMARKS, PAGE 48.]) APPROVED 1-11-2000 (6) DOCUMENT R-2000-0101 AGREEMENT WITH LEONARD MOONS AND MARIA VANDENBUSSCHE FOR $6,165 FOR 1.37 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 00414131000001960) AND $5,400 FOR 1.2 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 004141310000002190) IN UNIT 11 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES IN THE ACREAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $10,408.50 [SEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WEISMAN'S REMARKS, PAGE 48.]) APPROVED 1-11-2000 (7) DOCUMENT R-2000-0102 AGREEMENT WITH LEONARD MOONS AND MARIA VANDENBUSSCHE FOR $9,360 FOR 2.08 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 00414131000007410) IN UNIT 11 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES IN THE ACREAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $8,424 [SEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WEISMAN'S REMARKS, PAGE 48.]) APPROVED 1-11-2000 (8) DOCUMENT R-2000-0103 AGREEMENT WITH ELLEN S. PILLOW AND PATTI P. LOVE FOR $5,175 FOR 1.15 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 00414131000001290) IN UNIT 11 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES IN THE ACREAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $4,657.50 [SEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WEISMAN'S REMARKS, PAGE 48.]) APPROVED 1-11-2000 (9) DOCUMENT R-2000-0104 AGREEMENT WITH DAVID S. PREAST FOR $10,350 FOR 2.3 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 00414130000003970) IN UNIT 11 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES IN THE ACREAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $9,315 [SEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WEISMAN'S REMARKS, PAGE 48.]) APPROVED 1-11-2000 (10) DOCUMENT R-2000-0105 AGREEMENT WITH EUGENE C. AND ALINE C. PROULX FOR $5,175 FOR 1.15 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 00414132000007650) IN UNIT 11 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES IN THE ACREAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $4,657.50 [SEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WEISMAN'S REMARKS, PAGE 48.]) APPROVED 1-11-2000 (11) DOCUMENT R-2000-0106 AGREEMENT WITH ARCHIE A. PROVO FOR $5,400 FOR 1.2 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 00414131000002170) IN UNIT 11 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES IN THE ACREAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $4,860 [SEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WEISMAN'S REMARKS, PAGE 48.]) APPROVED 1-11-2000 (12) DOCUMENT R-2000-0107 AGREEMENT WITH TIMOTHY WEISSENBERGER FOR $10,845 FOR 2.41 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 00414132000007340) AND $6,660 FOR 1.48 ACRES OF LAND (PCN 00414132000007380) IN UNIT 11 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION FOR FUTURE WETLAND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES IN THE ACREAGE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $15,754.50 [SEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WEISMAN'S REMARKS, PAGE 48.]) APPROVED 1-11-2000 6.G.3. a. RESOLUTION R-2000-0108 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE BOARD'S INTENT TO ULTIMATELY ACQUIRE ALL 1,770 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, WITHIN THE UNIT 11 TRACT THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS, INCLUDING COMPLETION OF THE COUNTY'S WILLING SELLER PROGRAM AND EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. ADOPTED AS AMENDED 1-11-2000 b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0334 BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE NATURAL AREAS MANAGEMENT FUND FOR $203,904 FROM RESERVES TO A LINE ITEM ALLOWING TRANSFER TO THE UNIT 11 ACQUISITION/ENHANCEMENT FUND. APPROVED 1-11-2000 c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-0335 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE UNIT 11 ACQUISITION/ENHANCEMENT FUND FOR $203,904 ESTABLISHING A LINE ITEM ALLOWING TRANSFER FROM THE NATURAL AREAS MANAGEMENT FUND, AND INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS FOR LAND ACQUISITION IN ZONE 1. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the agreement (Item 6.G.1.). Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner McCarty.
County Administrator Weisman noted that Items 6.G.1., 6.G.2., and 6.G.3. were related. Item 6.G.1. was the agreement to allow mitigation to occur. Item 6.G.2. related to the County's voluntary appraisal process whereby the County was attempting to buy the property from owners willing to sell. The Board had directed staff to do new appraisals in the area. The new appraisals showed the land to be worth $500 more per acre. Staff, therefore, increased the purchase price by $500 per acre. (The executed purchase and sale agreements reflect the previous values.) Item 6.G.3. was for eminent domain proceedings for those lots that were not voluntarily sold. PUBLIC COMMENT: Joanne Davis, representative for 1000 Friends of Florida, and Rosa Durando, representative for the Audubon Society of the Everglades, supported Items 6.G.1., 6.G.2., and 6.G.3. Barbara Susco opposed the condemnation process and said that her property was worth at least $11,800. She said the Royal Palm Beach Colony lawsuit was collusion by the governmental agencies to prevent people from building in Unit 11. John Meyer, representing South Florida Water Management District, supported the staffs recommended items. Commissioner Masilotti called attention to a letter sent out by staff dated December 15, 1999. The letter, stating the County Commission was going to condemn the Unit 11 property, was misleading for area residents. It was a mistake by staff because the Board never voted to condemn that property, he said. Environmental Resources Management Director Walesky explained that he had sent a letter to South Florida Water Management District stating that the County could no longer receive money from applicants because the willing seller program was coming to an end. A month ago the Board had considered the condemnation issue, and it was hoped the County would move forward. Mr. Walesky apologized that the letter was not clearly written. The intent was not for the district to tell the applicants not to send money to the County but to send a higher amount when the Board approved the condemnation. Commissioner Masilotti said there were people who had paid the County for mitigation costs. There was a problem because some of those people had millions of dollars invested in projects they pursued with the understanding they would be charged a certain amount per acre to mitigate. Those property owners were in the process of construction with signed contracts. They were prohibited from moving forward, and the County returned the money paid for mitigation. He called attention that originally Indian Trail Water Control District, NKA Indian Trail Improvement District, desired to pursue condemnation of the property. In return, the County would pursue controlling development and preservation of native vegetation areas on the property. Now the County was doing the condemnation of which it had no intentions of being a part. Mr. Masilotti had a problem with the land value because the County was accepting $16,500 per acre for mitigation fees but was paying the property owner $4,500 to buy his land for which the County could mitigate. That was an inequity in costs to the owner for mitigation, he said. Mr. Walesky explained that the mitigation formula was governed by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). He said that $5,650 was used for restoration of the property after it had been acquired, the rest of the money would be placed in a stewardship account for which the interest would fund the long-term management of the property. The mitigation fee would be reviewed every few months and adjusted to ensure a developer was not overcharged for mitigation credits. The purchase price for the land was based on fair market value. Staff also recommended a 20 percent increase as an incentive to prevent having to go through the condemnation process. Mr. Masilotti remarked that while the County needed to do everything possible to preserve Unit 11, he did not believe development should take place there. His concern was that the property owners be made whole so they would have the incentive to sell without going through lengthy litigation. He queried as to why the private sector could not go through the mitigation process, buy property in Unit 11, and restore it. Mr. Walesky responded that under the concept of mitigation, land was acquired, restored, and managed forever. Only a portion went to the single-family property owner. Restoration consisted of taking out roads, filling ditches, doing additional planting, and removing exotics. To do that type of work on a lot-by-lot basis was impractical. The regulatory agencies would not accept the lot-by-lot concept because it would be piecemeal and there was little assurance everything would be restored. Mr. Walesky said there were no agreements with the regulatory agencies concerning Unit 11, except for what was being considered today. The County agreed to operate the regional offsite mitigation area at a cost it deemed appropriate. The County had not made any commitments until mitigation fees had been received. Two of the four permits applied for were based on the dates for which the projects would be constructed, and that was expected to be years in the future. Two of the applicants had not made the required payments. The County could not commit to buying the 70 acres under the willing seller program. Staff made no commitments to any of the interested developers. Commissioner Masilotti said that two unwilling sellers said $6,750 per acre was more agreeable than the $4,500 appraised value. Mr. Walesky commented that every offer made to the owners included a contract which stated the full value of their holdings. If the Board approved the Unit 11 items, staff would send the property owners a new contract. The contract would include a cover letter noting a full appraisal per acre, extrapolated for the number of acres owned, and the additional 20 percent as an incentive to prevent having to go through the condemnation process. Mr. Masilotti proposed that if the value were increased from $6,750 to $7,500, which was the price the owners paid for the property, most of them would be willing to sell if the value was increased by 25 percent. Commissioner Masilotti said that staff supported a 25 percent increase in the appraised value as a potential savings, which included attorney's fees on the purchase of the properties. Commissioner Aaronson concurred with Commissioner Masilotti. In response to Commissioner Roberts's inquiry about the lawsuit mentioned by Ms. Susco, staff said Royal Palm Beach Colony, one of the large land owners, had filed a law suit against the County, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and South Florida Water Management District. The plaintiff alleged that all of the governmental agencies had conspired over the last 30 years to depress the value of the property. The County and the other defendants had filed motions to dismiss. The County's position was the allegations were completely unfounded. The County had never denied an applicant a permit. The motions to dismiss had not been heard by the court. UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0. MOTION 2 to approve the 12 agreements as well as the payment of the new appraised value of $4,500 per acre for each agreement (item 6.G.2.). Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 7-0. MOTION 3 to adopt the resolution, approve the budget transfer and budget amendment, and to include a 25 percent increase as an incentive to prevent having to go through the condemnation process (Item 6.G.3.). Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson. Staff advised that additional language regarding the legal descriptions of the properties needed to be included in Item 6.G.3., subject to the legal descriptions being approved by the County Attorney's Office. AMENDED MOTION to include the additional language. The maker and seconder agreed. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried 7-0. 6.H. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS 6.H.1. CONCEPTUAL AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO DEVELOP, SUBJECT TO FORMAL BOARD APPROVAL, MOWING/VEGETATION MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), WHEREBY THE COUNTY WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS TYPE OF MAINTENANCE ON CERTAIN STATE HIGHWAYS CONSISTING OF ATLANTIC AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, GLADES ROAD, AND LAKE WORTH ROAD, AND RECEIVE PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FROM FDOT. STAFF PROPOSED THIS GROUP BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE SOUTHERNMOST SEGMENT OF STATE ROAD 7, ANOTHER SEGMENT OF LAKE WORTH ROAD, AND FOREST HILL BOULEVARD ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CITY OF GREENACRES. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION for conceptual authorization. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson. Commissioner Aaronson stated concern that the County was funding the majority of the costs for maintenance of state roads. He asked staff to report back on January 13, 2000, with the exact percentage of the maintenance costs the state would be funding for the 4 roads. He maintained the state should pay at least 50 percent of the costs. Commissioner Newell noted there were other state roads the County had agreed to maintain many years ago but were never reimbursed by the state for them. This item would allow the County to receive some funding for maintenance of the state roads. Commissioner Roberts asked that staff seek reimbursement from the state for maintenance of the southernmost segment of State Road 7, another segment of Lake Worth Road, and Forest Hill Boulevard on either side of the City of Greenacres. She asked staff to seek assistance from the state and municipalities for Beeline Highway west of Military Trail. Commissioner Newell said it would cost the state less to give the County a lump sum to maintain the roads than to hire independent contractors. Commissioner Masilotti asked why consideration had not been given to using prison labor for road maintenance. County Administrator Weisman said staff would check with the Sheriff's Office on the matter. PUBLIC COMMENT: Dagmar Brahs, president of Coaliion of Boynton West Residential Associations, asked that the $100,000 the County saved when Wal-Mart constructed a portion of Boynton Beach Boulevard, for which the County had planned for construction, be used for needed curbing and median landscaping at the end of Boynton Beach Boulevard near the Florida Turnpike. Commissioner Newell recommended that staff request funding to maintain all roads at a quality level of service at the upcoming meeting with the Department of Transportation. UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0. 6.H.2. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0109 TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT WITH THE DELAIRE GOLF CLUB PROPERTY OWNERS, NKA DELAIRE COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., AND DELAIRE GOLF CLUB, INC., NKA DEL-AIRE COUNTRY CLUB, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A RIGHT-TURN LANE INTO THEIR PROPERTY IN EXCHANGE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY (FREE AND CLEAR) AND A SIDEWALK EASEMENT. THE ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIGHT-TURN LANE IS $153,000, INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND SIDEWALK EASEMENT DEDICATING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RIGHT-TURN LANE AND A FUTURE SIDEWALK. (SEE R-2000-0109) APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the agreement and to accept the warranty deed and easement. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 7-0. 6.H.3. a. DOCUMENT R-2000-0110 REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF JUNO BEACH FOR $412,340.50 FOR BEAUTIFICATION IMPROVEMENTS ALONG DONALD ROSS ROAD FROM WEST OF THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BRIDGE TO U.S. 1. APPROVED 1-11-2000 b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-0368 BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $590,892 FROM RESERVE FOR DISTRICT 1 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DONALD ROSS ROAD BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM. (SEE R-2000-0110) APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the agreement and budget transfer. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 7-0. 6.I. WATER UTILITIES 6.I.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-0111 CONTRACT WITH UNITED ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR $10.369 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT 9 TRANSMISSION MAINS. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the contract. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Newell. Staff commented the County saved $481,020 by rebidding the item. County Administrator Weisman called attention to a newspaper article citing him that the bidder may have gotten cheaper materials to do the job. He clarified that his statement actually was that the cost of materials was a major part of the job. Depending upon on how plants were operating, the provider of the material may reduce the price depending on the schedule of the bidding for this project. PUBLIC COMMENT: Henry Handler, representative for Alonzo Engineering, the second low bidder, commented that:
Commissioner Aaronson said he would not support the motion because of the misrepresentation in the original bid. Commissioner McCarty stated that when the Board directed staff to go out for rebid, it was not stated that United Engineering Corporation would not be allowed to participate. She said in reference to start-up jobs, there was a difference between a new company managed by a person with 20 years of experience as opposed to a new company managed by someone with no experience. Her initial concerns had been addressed, she added and she felt comfortable in voting for it. Commissioner Masilotti asked if staff could develop a better method of estimating the cost of projects because the bids came in much lower than the estimated cost. Staff responded the original bid in September 1999 had nine bidders. Of those nine bids, half were above staff's estimated cost. During the second round of bids, everyone basically had the same prices. Staff did not have the opportunity to lower its estimate. Mr. Masilotti said he would not support the item because of the need to send a message that the County would not do business with companies who misrepresent themselves. Commissioner Marcus asked if the Board had the flexibility not to award the bid. Staff advised the Board had broad discretion in accepting and awarding contracts but could not act arbitrarily or capricious in doing so. The court would have to define arbitrary and capricious. If there were substantial reasons, the Board could determine not to award a contract. UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 4-3. Commissioners Aaronson, Marcus, and Masilotti opposed. (CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Newell left the meeting.) 7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS 7.A. COMMUNITY SERVICES 7.A.1. REAPPOINTMENT OF LILLIAN DECICCO, EDWARD FISCHMAN, JEAN MARIE MALECKI, AND TRUDI WEBB TO THE TREASURE COAST HEALTH COUNCIL FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 11, 2000. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 7.B. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 7.B.1. APPOINTMENT OF JEFFREY TEPSITCH AND REAPPOINTMENT OF JAMES V. DOWLING, JANE S. FETTERLY, FRANK A. KREIDLER, LOIS MESSER, AND ALLEN R. TOMLINSON TO THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the appointment and reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 7.C. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS 7.C.1. REAPPOINTMENT OF ROB HILL TO THE BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 1-11-2000 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 7.C.2. REAPPOINTMENT OF JESUS RAMOS TO THE FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD. APPROVED 1-11-2000 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 7.C.3. REAPPOINTMENT OF RANDEE S. SCHATZ TO THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY. APPROVED 1-11-2000 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Roberts on behalf of Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 7.C.4. REAPPOINTMENT OF STEVEN UMAN TO THE BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 1-11-2000 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Roberts on behalf of Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 7.C.5. APPOINTMENT OF VINCE LARKINS TO THE FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD. APPROVED 1-11-2000 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the appointment. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 7.C.6. REAPPOINTMENT OF NEIL MELICK TO THE BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 1-11-2000 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 7.C.7. REAPPOINTMENT OF NORMAN AARON TO THE FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD. APPROVED 1-11-2000 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 7.C.8. REAPPOINTMENT OF OLIVIO SERRANO TO THE FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD. APPROVED 1-11-2000 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 7.C.9. REAPPOINTMENT OF FRANK A. BARBIERI, JR., TO THE ZONING COMMISSION. APPROVED 1-11-2000 MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Aaronson, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 7.C.10. REAPPOINTMENT OF JANET ROYALS TO THE FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD. APPROVED 1-11-2000 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. RECESS At 5:00 p.m., the Chair declared a recess. 7.D. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD 7.D.1. BCC SITTING AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD - See separate meeting of this date, Item 7.D.1. RECONVENE At 5:02 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Masilotti, and Roberts present. 8. STAFF COMMENTS 8.A. ADMINISTRATION - None 8.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 8.B.1. County Attorney Dytrych called attention to the resolution which initiated certain proceedings required by state statute prior to joining with the Health Care District as a party to number of lawsuits filed by St. Mary's Hospital against the County. In accordance with the resolution, a meeting was held between the Health Care District and the Board of County Commissioners' representatives on December 9, 1999. The next official step was for the governing bodies to hold a joint meeting within a certain time frame. Glen Torcivia, attorney for the Health Care District, and Ms. Dytrych had signed a letter agreement extending the time frame for 30 days to February 6, 2000. Ms. Dytrych requested the extension be ratified by the Board and that she be authorized to further extend the time frame until February 9, 2000, so the statutory requirement could be satisfied at the joint meeting scheduled for February 9, 2000. MOTION to ratify the action taken by the County Attorney and to authorize the time frame to be extended until February 9, 2000. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 9.A. COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS - None 9.B. COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON - None 9.C. COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY 9.C.1. FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF STATE LANDS PURCHASED BY THE COUNTY. APPROVED 1-11-2000 Commissioner McCarty informed the Board that Environmental Resources Management Director Walesky had asked the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for funding to assist with the management of some of the state lands the County was purchasing. Her brother who works for DEP, responded that the department could not assist because of the continued reduction of its funds; he suggested the County work with its Legislative Delegation and the Florida Association of Counties to get the state administration to section out funds for management of state lands being purchased. She asked the Board to consider making the issue a legislative priority, and to ask Commissioner Marcus to pursue it with Florida Association of Counties. No backup submitted. Motion to make funding assistance for the management of state lands a legislative priority and for Commissioner Marcus to pursue the issue with Florida Association of Counties. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 9.C.2. LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT TO BECOME AN EQUAL PARTNER IN THE PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE AGRICULTURAL RESERVE MASTER PLAN. DISCUSSED 1-11-2000 Commissioner McCarty called attention to a letter from the Lake Worth Drainage District regarding the Agricultural Reserve Master Planning process. Commissioner Aaronson stated he had met with district officials, who had agreed to take part in the master plan process. No backup submitted. 9.D. COMMISSIONER CAROL A. ROBERTS - None 9.E. COMMISSIONER TONY MASILOTTI 9.E.1. FUNDING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN LAKE SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL. APPROVED 1-11-2000 Commissioner Masilotti noted that the funding cycle for different capital improvement areas within Lake Shore Middle School had been included in the priorities list for the state legislature. It had not been done from the federal level. U.S. Strategies Corporation had informed the County there was money the school would be eligible for under the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Justice Department. Because the issue was not officially on the County's priorities list, they were unable to request the money on the County's behalf. MOTION to add funding for capital improvements within Lake Shore Middle School to the federal legislative priority list. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti and seconded by Commissioner Roberts. Commissioner Marcus asked who put together the federal legislative priorities list. She was told earlier that it was the Board's list from 1998. She suggested the Board review the list for needed changes. County Administrator Weisman suggested the priority list be brought back on February 1, 2000. Commissioner Roberts asked that Grants Coordinator Michael Langton and a representative from U.S. Strategies Corporation be present at the February 1 meeting. No backup submitted. UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent. 9.E.2. CONDOLENCES TO DENNIS ESHLEMAN AND FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF THEIR MOTHER. DISCUSSED 1-11-2000 Commissioner Masilotti expressed condolences to Parks and Recreation Director Dennis Eshleman and family for the loss of their mother. No backup submitted. 9.E.3. PURCHASE OF UNIT 11 PROPERTIES. DISCUSSED 1-11-2000 Commissioner Masilotti asked if the builders whose money was returned by the County while they were waiting for permits could be given directions where to send their money so they could move forward with their permitting process. He asked if the money could be put into a bond. County Administrator Weisman stated that the state had been notified of the fee amount. The builders should be able to submit the money. He would verify the process in the meantime. No backup submitted. 9.E.4. PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 4, 2000, AS CROSSING GUARD APPRECIATION DAY. DISCUSSED 1-11-2000 Commissioner Masilotti informed the Board of the Sheriff's Office and School Board request for a proclamation declaring February 4, 2000, as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. He asked that the item be placed on the February 1, 2000, Agenda. The Board informally agreed to the request. No backup submitted. 9.F. COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE 9.F.1. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS TO BOARDS. DISCUSSED 1-11-2000 Commissioner Lee discussed the Commissioners' appointments to various boards. The appointments were: Commissioner Burt Aaronson 1. Business Development Board 2. Community Action Council Administering Board 3. Metropolitan Planning Organization 4. Solid Waste Authority 5. South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., Board of Trustees 6. Value Adjustment Board Commissioner Maude Ford Lee 1. Audit Committee 2. Community Action Council Administering Board 3. Metropolitan Planning Organization (Alternate) 4. Overall Economic Development Program 5. Palm Beach County Workforce Development Board 6. Small and Minority/Women Business Assistance Advisory Committee 7. Solid Waste Authority 8. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 9. Tourist Development Council (Chair of BCC requirement) 10. Value Adjustment Board (Alternate) Commissioner Mary McCarty 1. Children's Services Council 2. Community Action Council Administering Board 3. Education and Government Programming Advisory Board 4. Joint Committee to Increase Government Efficiency/Mini Grace 5. Metropolitan Planning Organization Board (Alternate) 6. Solid Waste Authority 7. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (Alternate) 8. Value Adjustment Board Commissioner Karen T. Marcus 1. Community Action Council Administering Board 2. Metropolitan Planning Organization 3. Solid Waste Authority 4. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 5. Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores Council Commissioner Tony Masilotti 1. Community Action Council Administering Board 2. Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee 3. Metropolitan Planning Organization 4. Solid Waste Authority 5. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (Alternate) 6. Value Adjustment Board Commissioner Warren H. Newell 1. Artificial Reef and Estuarine Enhancement Committee 2. Community Action Council Administering Board 3. Criminal Justice Commission 4. Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee 5. Metropolitan Planning Organization 6. Solid Waste Authority 7. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (Alternate) Commissioner Carol A. Roberts 1. Audit Committee 2. Community Action Council Administering Board 3. Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee (Alternate) 4. Investment Policy Committee 5. Metropolitan Planning Organization 6. Overall Economic Development Board 7. Regional Transportation Organization (Chair) 8. Small and Minority/Women Business Assistance Advisory Committee (Alternate) 9. Solid Waste Authority 10. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 11. Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority 12. South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., Board of Trustees 13. Value Adjustment Board (Alternate) 9.F.2. REQUEST FROM COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE FOR CLARIFICATION ON THE FLORIDA EARTH PROJECT. DISCUSSED 1-11-2000 Commissioner Lee said that Cooperative Extension Service Director Clayton Hutcheson had asked for clarification on the Florida Earth Project. County Administrator Weisman said that he would follow up on the matter. No backup submitted. 10. ADJOURNMENT The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. ATTESTED: APPROVED: Clerk Chair
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