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MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR

1. CALL TO ORDER: September 26, 2000, at 9:37 a.m., in the Palm Beach County Governmental Center, West Palm Beach, Florida.

1.A. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS AND OFFICERS PRESENT:
Chair Maude Ford Lee - Absent
Vice-Chair Warren H. Newell
Commissioner Burt Aaronson - Absent
Commissioner Mary McCarty
Commissioner Karen T. Marcus
Commissioner Tony Masilotti
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Commissioner Carol A. Roberts - Absent
County Administrator Robert Weisman
County Attorney Denise Dytrych
Chief Deputy Clerk John W. Dame
Deputy Clerk Judith Crosbie
1.B. INVOCATION - Commissioner McCarty
1.C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. AGENDA APPROVAL
2.A. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS
County Administrator Weisman noted the agenda changes as follows:
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14:  3C-25 DELETED: A) an Interlocal Agreement with Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District (Northern) for the acquisition of Florida East Coast Railroad (FEC) right-of-way; and B) The construction of drainage improvements associated with the storm water outfall for Old Dixie Highway. (Eng) (Further staff review)
15:  3D-3 REVISED TITLE:
A)
Settlement in the Eminent Domain action styled Palm Beach County v. Daniel F. Johns, et al, Case No. CL-97-1777 AE, for the construction of 95th Avenue from Glades Road south 2000 feet +/-, Parcel 1, Project No. 95615; and
B) Budget Amendment of $383,200 in the Transportation Improvement Fund increasing developer contributions to the 95th Avenue S/Glades Road to Jewish Center project. (Co Atty)
16:  3D-5 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY:
A)
Settlement in the Eminent Domain action styled Palm Beach County v. Thomas W. Walter, et al., Case No. CL-00-6283 AG, Haverhill Road between Lantana Road and Melaleuca Lane Drive, Parcels 19, 19.1 and WMA No.1-A, Project 98503; and
B) Budget Amendment of $97,190 in the Road Impact Fees Area I Fund increasing developer contributions to the Haverhill Road/Lantana Road to Melaleuca Lane project.
SUMMARY: The County acquired parcels 19, 19.1 and WMA No.1-A for the improvement of Haverhill Road between Lantana Road and Melaleuca Lane Drive. This settlement will conclude all matters ... (Co Atty)

17:  3E-5 DELETED: a Delegate Agency Contract with the YWCA of Palm Beach County. to provide Head Start services ... (Comm Serv) (Ins problems)
17:  3E-6 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Contracts with the following vendors to provide mental health services to Head Start children and their families for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001:
A) Linda Nelson d/b/a Healthy Children Healthy Minds, Inc; for an amount not-to- exceed $6,000;
B) Ceasar Cabral, Ph.D d/b/a Multiculture Psychotherapy Centers, Inc for an amount not-to-exceed $6,000;
C) Terri L. Ferguson, LCSW, for an amount not-to-exceed $6,000; and
D) Lisa Neibling d/b/a Banyan Institute, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $6,000;
SUMMARY: These contracts will provide mental health services to Head Start children and their families. Funds for these services are provided with Federal funds of $14,400 $19,200 (80%) and County funds of $3,600 $4,800 (20%) for a total of $18,000 $24,000. The County funds are included in the proposed FY 2001 budget. (Head Start) Countywide (TKF) (Comm Serv)
18:  3E-9 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: A) a sole source Contract with Involved Motivated Parents as Classroom Teachers, Inc. (IMPACT) in an amount not-to-exceed $26,783 $26,871 for the period February 24, 2000 through September 30, 2000; and B) Budget Amendment of $26,783 $26,871 in the Head Start fund. SUMMARY: The Children's Services Council (CSC) of Palm Beach County awarded Palm Beach County Head Start $26,783 $26,871 to be used as seed money ... (Comm Serv)
22:  3H-3 REVISED TITLE: Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $6,242 $6,282 with DiPompeo Construction Corporation ... (FD&O)
29:  3L-3 DELETED: an Interlocal Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the management of Munyon Island and other locations in John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. (ERM) (Further staff review)
34:  3BB-2 DELETED:  a Report from the PBC Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB) relating to CVB special account income and expenditures. (TDC) (Further staff review/moved to 10/17/00)
37:  4E REVISED SUMMARY: This amendment to the Purchasing Ordinance is based upon the Board's direction that the Purchasing Department's bid protest hearings be heard and decided by an independent special master rather than a committee composed of County staff. Other minor amendments include: 1) a provision which states that the ordinance is not applicable to recreational instructors nor items for resale; 2) a provision which clarifies states that the director of Purchasing may authorize increases of 10 percent to the authorized expenditure amount of all contracts whether term or not of less than $100,000; and 3) a provision which states that protest suspensions are in effect pending the result of the suspension protest. The effective date of the ordinance will be January 1, 2001. County staff will proceed with selection of the special masters prior to the effective date in order to facilitate implementation of the ordinance amendment. Countywide (GDB) (Co Atty)
38:  4H REVISED SUMMARY: Pursuant to Ordinance No. 94-10, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 95-52 and 97-13, 1999, petitions for the installation of a potable water mains main have been affirmed by a majority of the property owners in the BTSA at an estimated cost of $37 per front foot. The project is located in the unincorporated area of Palm Beach County and will serve 325 336 residential and commercial properties currently on private wells. Staff has excluded eleven (11) additional large acreage parcels from the special assessment role because no petitions in favor of the assessment were obtained from the affected property owners. These parcels had more front footage, and much higher costs than the majority of the remaining parcels to be assessed. Should a majority of the owners of these excluded parcels vote in favor of a special assessment project in the future, a separate special assessment project could be instituted. While the BTSA is within the legally established utility service area of the City of Boynton Beach, the affected county residents have indicated that they do not want to receive water service from the City. The City has agreed to sell the BTSA for $1,137,807 based upon a valuation study performed by Water Utilities staff as long as their existing annexation rights are not affected. The service area will be purchased utilizing capital improvement funds, with the cost of the pipeline improvements recovered through special assessments placed upon the benefitting properties. Individual assessments are based on 100% of the assessable cost and may be paid over ten (10) years with equal annual payments of principal and 6½% interest at a tentative cost of $45.98 per front foot. The total project cost, excluding the cost of the service area, is $1,235,482.60 $1,339,443.38, and includes the costs of surveying, design, drafting, permitting, construction, inspection, administration, and construction contingency. Consultant Services Authorization No. 13 provides for Heller-Weaver and Shermeta, Inc., to provide surveying, engineering design and drafting services for the Biltmore Terrace Area Water Main Improvement Project. The contract with for Heller-Weaver and Shermeta, Inc. includes the minority participation goals (2.40% B, 2.45% H, 4.05% W, and 2.20% O) established by the Palm Beach County M/WBE Ordinance (No. 93-28, as amended).

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This consultant services authorization includes 17.21% overall participation (14.87% H and 2.35% W). The consultant's cumulative M/WBE participation, including this consultant services authorization, is 13.29% overall (6.74% B, 2.49% H and 4.05% W). (Project No. WUD 00-127) District 3 (JM&LMB) (WUD)
41:  5A-8 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Palm Beach County Health Care District (R95-930D; dated July 11, 1995) extending the expiration date of the option for the District to purchase the County Home property from October 1, 2000 to October 17, 2000. SUMMARY: On July 11, 1995, the County entered into an Interlocal Agreement for the District to operate and maintain the County Home. The property is being leased to the District with a provision that the District may exercise an option to purchase by October 1, 2000. The District has requested a one year extension of the Option. Staff cannot recommend such an extension because ownership and use of a portion of the property needs to be immediately resolved in order for the State to proceed with construction of the County Health Department Clinic pursuant to the $9,400,000 grant. Recently the District cancelled its planned relocation of the County Home to the former Palm Beach Regional facility and now plans to continue using the 45th Street property. According to the drawings prepared by the State, the Health Department facility and the County Home could co-exist on the property with the exception that the County Home laundry and shop buildings would need to be demolished. During the term of the extension the State, County and District will meet to resolve the future uses of the property. Countywide (TKF) (Admin)
41:  5B-2 DELETED: a Resolution in support of "The Everglades, An American Legacy Act," §2797. (Co Atty) (Approved 9/19)
41:  5B-3 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve:
A)
Settlement in the Eminent Domain action styled Palm Beach County v. Thomas W. Walter, et al., Case No. CL-00-6283 AG, Haverhill Road between Lantana Road and Melaleuca Lane, Parcels WMA No.1-C and WMA No. 1-C.1, Project 98503; and
B) Budget Amendment of $136,824 in the Road Impact Fees Area I Fund increasing developer contributions to the Haverhill Road/Lantana Road to Melaleuca Lane project.
SUMMARY: The County acquired WMA No. 1-C and WMA No. 1-C.1 for the improvement of Haverhill Road between Lantana Road and Melaleuca Lane. This settlement will conclude all matters relating to these Parcels, (owned by Defendant Thomas H. & Patricia R. Dixon). The County negotiated a settlement at Mediation (including attorney's fees but not including costs) in the amount of $265,924, plus the Clerk's registry deposit fee of $100, for a total of $266,024. District 7 (SAB) (Co Atty)

41:  5B-4 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve:
A)
Settlement in the Eminent Domain action styled Palm Beach County v. Thomas W. Walter, et al., Case No. CL-00-6283 AG, Haverhill Road between Lantana Road and Melaleuca Lane, Parcels WMA No. 1-B and WMA No. 1-B.1, Project 98503; and
B) Budget Amendment of $96,525 in the Road Impact Fees Area I Fund increasing developer contributions to the Haverhill Road/Lantana Road to Melaleuca Lane project.
SUMMARY: The County acquired WMA No. 1-B and WMA No. 1-B.1 for the improvement of Haverhill Road between Lantana Road and Melaleuca Lane. This settlement will conclude all matters relating to these Parcels, (owned by Defendant Shane W. George). The County negotiated a settlement at Mediation (including attorney's fees but not including costs) in the amount of $196,425, plus the Clerk's registry deposit fee of $100, for a total of $196,525. District 7 (SAB) (Co Atty)
41:  5C-1 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to approve: a termination agreement with ATC, formerly Comsis Mobility Service, Inc. dba Intellitran to end its paratransit management contract for SpecTran effective September 30, 2000. Agreement with ATC/Vancom Management Services, L.P. regarding termination of the Contract for management services for Spec Tran Dial-A-Ride Program (R99-395D). SUMMARY: Effective September 30, 2000, this termination agreement will end ATC's management of the County's SpecTran Program for a user choice disabled transportation system. Ending ATC's role as paratransit management company is the first step in the transition to user choice. The termination agreement continues a limited relationship with ATC to assure a smooth transition to Palm Tran staff who will be assuming direct management of the paratransit program on October 1, 2000. Items included in the termination agreement are the continuation of payments to ATC for office space, computer and other equipment, and certain designated ATC staff members for up to a the three (3) month transition period. Palm Tran staff will assume all of ATC's paratransit management responsibilities, including reservations, scheduling, billing, and customer service. Countywide (DR) (PalmTran)
43:  5H-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: The Palm Beach County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for FY2000 to FY2005. SUMMARY: The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice was prepared in response to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development mandate for its preparation. Broadly defined, an impediment to fair housing choice is a) any actions, omissions or decisions taken because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or marital status that restrict housing choices or the availability of housing choices; and b) any actions, omissions or decisions taken which have the effect of restricting housing choices or the availability of housing choices on the aforementioned bases. Countywide (TKF) (HCD)

43:  5I-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: Change Order No. 1 for $176,575 to Contract No. R2000-1274 with Charles S. Whiteside, Inc. for construction of Hagen Ranch Road Clearing and Grubbing from West Atlantic Avenue to Boynton Beach Boulevard. SUMMARY: Change Order No. 1 will provide fill material for use on the Hagen Ranch Road contract and construct the additional retention lake necessary to enhance the existing drainage system for Sun Valley P.U.D. The contractor for the Hagen Ranch Road clearing and grubbing project has proposed to complete the required pond excavation and related work in the amount of $176,575. Districts 3 & 5 (ME) (Eng)
48:  8G ADD-ON: Proclamation welcoming the representatives of the Wakayama Prefecture International Exchange.

2.B. ADOPTION
MOTION to approve the agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

3. CONSENT AGENDA - See Pages 6-33.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. - See Pages 33-42.
5. REGULAR AGENDA - See Pages 42-51.
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See Pages 52-53.
7. STAFF COMMENTS - See Page 53.
8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Pages 54-56.
9. ADJOURNMENT - See Page 56.

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

3.A. ADMINISTRATION
3.A.1.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1377
RECEIVE AND FILE ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH DIANA ALEXANDER, D.V.M., FOR RELIEF VETERINARY SERVICES, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000. (AMENDS R-98-1556-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1378
RECEIVE AND FILE ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH LINDA BOONE, D.V.M., FOR RELIEF VETERINARY SERVICES, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000. (AMENDS R-98-1555-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
c. DOCUMENT R-2000-1379
RECEIVE AND FILE ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH PHILIP A. HOMANS, D.V.M., FOR RELIEF VETERINARY SERVICES, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000. (AMENDS R-2000-0282) APPROVED 9-26-2000
d. DOCUMENT R-2000-1380
RECEIVE AND FILE ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH HORACIO KLEIN, D.V.M., FOR RELIEF VETERINARY SERVICES, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000. (AMENDS R-98-1918-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
e. DOCUMENT R-2000-1381
RECEIVE AND FILE ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH LISA M. KOSTANDOFF, D.V.M., FOR RELIEF VETERINARY SERVICES, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000. (AMENDS R-2000-0283) APPROVED 9-26-2000
f. DOCUMENT R-2000-1382
RECEIVE AND FILE ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH UTHAYAKUMAN SELVANAYAGAM, D.V.M., FOR RELIEF VETERINARY SERVICES, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000. (AMENDS R-2000-0727) APPROVED 9-26-2000
g. DOCUMENT R-2000-1383
RECEIVE AND FILE ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH RACHEL THAUBERGER, D.V.M., FOR EMERGENCY ON-CALL AFTER-HOUR VETERINARY SERVICES, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000. (AMENDS R-98-1553-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.A.2.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1384
RECEIVE AND FILE ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPER AGREEMENT 09-01012-000 FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WITH JOHN P. VAN LENNEP AND RICHARD P. ECKERT. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1385
RECEIVE AND FILE AMENDMENT TO ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPER AGREEMENT 01-00647-000 WITH MADELEINE DE SANTI. (AMENDS R-98-887-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
c. DOCUMENT R-2000-1386
RECEIVE AND FILE AMENDMENT TO ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPER AGREEMENT 05-00088-001 WITH LEVITT-ANSCA HAGEN RANCH PARTNERSHIP. (AMENDS R-2000-0498) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.A.3.
a. 
RECEIVE AND FILE VILLAGE OF PALM SPRINGS ORDINANCE 2000-58, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 24, 2000, ANNEXING PROPERTY OWNED BY TIBURON CORPORATION, KNOWN AS CEDAR SQUARE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING, LOCATED AT 2112 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, WEST PALM BEACH. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b.  RECEIVE AND FILE VILLAGE OF PALM SPRINGS ORDINANCE 2000-59, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 24, 2000, ANNEXING PROPERTY OWNED BY COMPREHENSIVE AIDS PROGRAM OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., LOCATED AT 2330 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, WEST PALM BEACH. APPROVED 9-26-2000
c.  RECEIVE AND FILE VILLAGE OF PALM SPRINGS ORDINANCE 2000-60, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 24, 2000, ANNEXING PROPERTY (FOUR DUPLEX UNITS) OWNED BY PALMER DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES AND LOCATED AT 3786-3800 DALE ROAD, WEST PALM BEACH. APPROVED 9-26-2000
d.  RECEIVE AND FILE VILLAGE OF PALM SPRINGS ORDINANCE 2000-61, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 24, 2000, ANNEXING THREE INDIVIDUALLY OWNED PARCELS LOCATED AT 2903, 2891, AND 2877 SEMINOLE ROAD, WEST PALM BEACH. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.A.4. DOCUMENT R-2000-1387
AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY BLACK BUSINESS INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR AN $80,000 GRANT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR SALARY AND OPERATING COSTS NECESSARY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING CONSULTING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.A.5. DOCUMENT R-2000-1388
AGREEMENT WITH FIVE STAR PRODUCTIONS USA FOR A $100,000 FILM AND TELEVISION INCENTIVE GRANT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE COMPANY'S PRODUCTION SPACE BY 12,000 SQUARE FEET, REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL $2.877 MILLION IN DIRECT INVESTMENT, PROVIDES FOR THE CREATION OF 50 OR MORE ADDITIONAL FULL-TIME JOBS WITH A MINIMUM AVERAGE SALARY OF $25,000 BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2003, AND REQUIRES THAT THE JOBS BE MAINTAINED FOR 24 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE DATE THE POSITIONS ARE CREATED. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.A.6.
DELETED
3.A.7. DOCUMENT R-2000-1389
AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR $400,000 FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, FOR ADMINISTRATION OF A CULTURAL ORGANIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES THAT THE COUNCIL WILL DISTRIBUTE THE FUNDS AS GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY-BASED MULTI-CULTURAL AND CHILDREN'S CULTURAL PROGRAMS, FESTIVALS, AND ARTS EDUCATION. THE COUNTY WILL CONTRIBUTE $262,500; THE REMAINING $137,500 IS BEING CONTRIBUTED BY THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FUND FOR PROGRAMS WHICH ALSO PROMOTE COUNTY TOURISM. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.B. CLERK
3.B.1. 
WARRANT LIST DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 2000. APPROVED 9-26-2000
COMPUTER CHECKS $ 9,750,672.42
WIRE TRANSFERS 5,843,292.75
MANUAL CHECKS 48,507.00
TRUSTEE DISBURSEMENTS $ 0.00
$15,642,472.17
3.B.2.  MINUTES OF JOINT MEETING OF MAY 2, BCC/REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 16, REGULAR/WORKSHOP MEETING OF JUNE 27, ZONING MEETING OF JUNE 29, BUDGET/WORKSHOP MEETING OF JULY 5, AND ZONING MEETING OF JULY 27, 2000. APPROVED 9-26-2000
3.B.3.  CONTRACTS ON CONTRACT LIST EXECUTED BY THE PURCHASING DIRECTOR AND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:
a.  TERM CONTRACT WITH IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR $448,000 TO PURCHASE NOVELL SOFTWARE LICENSES AND SUPPORT FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b.  RENEWAL OF TERM CONTRACT WITH D. S. EAKINS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION; HARDRIVES, INC.; AND MURRAY LOGAN CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR $535,000 FOR THE RENTAL OF CREWS WITH EQUIPMENT ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FROM OCTOBER 19, 2000, THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
c. DOCUMENT R-2000-1390
CONTRACT WITH ERMC II, L.P., FOR $3,480,870 FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PASSENGER LOADING BRIDGES, CONVEYORS, 400 HZ GROUND POWER AND CABIN AIR SYSTEMS AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. APPROVED 9-26-2000
d. DOCUMENT R-2000-1391
SUBCONTRACT FOR DISCOVER PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., DBA PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC., WITH BEBER SILVERSTEIN PARTNERS, INC., FOR $1.85 MILLION FOR PROFESSIONAL/CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
e. DOCUMENT R-2000-1392
SUBCONTRACT FOR DISCOVER PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., DBA PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC., WITH WIECHMANN TOURISM SERVICES FOR $120,000 FOR PROFESSIONAL/CONSULTATION SERVICES IN THE AREA OF REPRESENTATION IN THE GERMAN SPEAKING MARKETS OF GERMANY, AUSTRIA, AND SWITZERLAND FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
f. DOCUMENT R-2000-1393
SUBCONTRACT RENEWAL FOR DISCOVER PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., DBA PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC., AMENDMENT 1 WITH ABTD, INC., DBA ACTION MARKETING FOR $180,000 TO PROMOTE AND ADVERTISE COUNTY TOURISM WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY. (AMENDS R-99-1955-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
g. DOCUMENT R-2000-1394
SUBCONTRACT RENEWAL FOR DISCOVER PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., DBA PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC., AMENDMENT 2 WITH HILL & KNOWLTON, INC., FOR $175,000 TO PROMOTE AND ADVERTISE COUNTY TOURISM WITHIN THE STATE, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (AMENDS R-98-1687-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
h. DOCUMENT R-2000-1395
SUBCONTRACT RENEWAL FOR DISCOVER PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., DBA PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC., AMENDMENT 2 WITH CREATIVE TRAVEL CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR $57,500 TO PROMOTE AND ADVERTISE COUNTY TOURISM WITHIN THE STATE, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (AMENDS R-98-1683-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
i. DOCUMENT R-2000-1396
SUBCONTRACT RENEWAL FOR DISCOVER PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., DBA PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC., AMENDMENT 2 WITH LEE DERKAY & ASSOCIATES FOR $466,000 TO PROMOTE AND ADVERTISE COUNTY TOURISM NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (AMENDS R-98-1682-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
j. DOCUMENT R-2000-1397
SUBCONTRACT RENEWAL FOR DISCOVER PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., DBA PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC., AMENDMENT 2 WITH THE RANDALL GROUP, INC., FOR $42,000 TO PROMOTE AND ADVERTISE COUNTY TOURISM WITHIN THE STATE, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (AMENDS R-98-1971-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
k. DOCUMENT R-2000-1398
SUBCONTRACT RENEWAL FOR DISCOVER PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., DBA PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC., AMENDMENT 2 WITH ALL WORLD, S.R.L. FOR $56,000 TO PROMOTE AND ADVERTISE COUNTY TOURISM WITHIN THE STATE, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (AMENDS R-98-1686-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
l. DOCUMENT R-2000-1399
SUBCONTRACT RENEWAL FOR DISCOVER PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., DBA PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC., AMENDMENT 1 WITH INTERAMERICAN TRAVEL INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES FOR $68,000 TO PROMOTE AND ADVERTISE COUNTY TOURISM WITHIN THE STATE, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (AMENDS R-99-1952-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
m. DOCUMENT R-2000-1400
SUBCONTRACT RENEWAL FOR DISCOVER PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., DBA PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC., AMENDMENT 1 WITH TRAVEL AND TOURISM MARKETING FOR $120,500 TO PROMOTE AND ADVERTISE COUNTY TOURISM WITHIN THE STATE, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (AMENDS R-99-1954-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS
3.C.1.
a. 
WARRANTY DEED FOR PARCEL 102 ON BOUTWELL ROAD, WHICH PARCEL IS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BOUTWELL ROAD FROM LAKE WORTH ROAD TO 2ND AVENUE NORTH. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b.  PAYMENT OF COUNTEROFFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $344,006.40 FOR PARCEL 102 ON BOUTWELL ROAD, WHICH PARCEL IS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BOUTWELL ROAD FROM LAKE WORTH ROAD TO 2ND AVENUE NORTH. APPROVED 9-26-2000
c.  PAYMENT OF $1,790 FOR A TITLE INSURANCE POLICY IN CONNECTION WITH PARCEL 102 ON BOUTWELL ROAD, WHICH PARCEL IS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BOUTWELL ROAD FROM LAKE WORTH ROAD TO 2ND AVENUE NORTH. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.2.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1401
SUBORDINATION OF UTILITY INTERESTS RECEIVED FROM FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR PARCELS 106 AND 206 FOR THE WIDENING OF NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD BETWEEN COCONUT BOULEVARD AND IBIS BOULEVARD. THE AGREEMENT REQUIRES THE COUNTY TO PAY FOR ANY FUTURE RELOCATIONS OF THE UTILITIES IF REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY. APPROVED 9-26-200
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1402
SUBORDINATION OF UTILITY INTERESTS RECEIVED FROM FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR PARCEL 208 FOR THE WIDENING OF NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD BETWEEN COCONUT BOULEVARD AND IBIS BOULEVARD. THE AGREEMENT REQUIRES THE COUNTY TO PAY FOR ANY FUTURE RELOCATIONS OF THE UTILITIES IF REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.3. RESOLUTION R-2000-1403
RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF A 100-FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT LYING WITHIN A PORTION OF THE "SCHOOL" TRACT WITHIN THE PLAT OF SQUARE LAKE LOCATED SOUTH OF NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD AND WEST OF MILITARY TRAIL BETWEEN NORTH KAY STREET AND SOUTH KAY STREET. ADOPTED 9-26-2000

3.C.4. RESOLUTION R-2000-1404
RESOLUTION VACATING ACCESS TRACT B, TWO 20-FOOT UTILITY EASEMENTS, A 5-FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT, A 10-FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT, AND TWO 15-FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENTS WITHIN THE PONTE VERDE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED SOUTH OF GLADES ROAD ON THE EAST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7 (U.S. 441). THE PETITIONER IS REQUESTING THE VACATION TO CLEAR THE RECORD TO ACCOMMODATE A REVISED MASTER PLAN. REPLACEMENT EASEMENTS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED IN PALMA VISTA, THE REPLAT. ADOPTED 9-26-2000

3.C.5. RESOLUTION R-2000-1405
RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF TRACT A, TRACT D-1, TRACT L.B./O.S.-3, TRACT L.B./O.S.-4, AND TRACT L.B./O.S.-5 OF UPJOHN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED SOUTH OF ATLANTIC AVENUE BETWEEN JOG ROAD AND HAGEN RANCH ROAD. THE PETITIONER IS REQUESTING THE VACATION TO CLEAR THE RECORD TO ACCOMMODATE A REVISED MASTER PLAN THAT INCLUDES THE ELIMINATION OF TWO ENTRANCE ROADS. ADOPTED 9-26-2000

3.C.6.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1406
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL B. SCHORAH & ASSOCIATES, INC. (AMENDS R-98-1588-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1407
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MILLER, LEGG & ASSOCIATES, INC. (AMENDS R-98-1927-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
c. DOCUMENT R-2000-1408
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CROSSROADS ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC. (AMENDS R-98-2072-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.7.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1409
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC. (AMENDS R-98-1589-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1410
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH K-F GROUP, INC. (AMENDS R-98-2060-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.8. DOCUMENT R-2000-1411
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP COMPANY, INC. (AMENDS R-99-1820-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.9. DOCUMENT R-2000-1412
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNITS (MSTU) A THROUGH E ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R.C.T. ENGINEERING, INC. (AMENDS R-98-2068-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.10.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1413
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MESSLER & ASSOCIATES, INC. (AMENDS R-98-1591-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1414
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CORZO, CASTELLA, CARBALLO, THOMPSON, SALMAN, P.A. (AMENDS R-98-2069-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.11.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1415
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL SURVEYING AND MAPPING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BROWN & PHILLIPS, INC. (AMENDS R-98-1592-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1416
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL SURVEYING AND MAPPING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DENNIS J. LEAVY & ASSOCIATES, INC. (AMENDS R-98-2070-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.12.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1417
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL TESTING LAB SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. (AMENDS R-99-613-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1418
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL TESTING LAB SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUNKELBERGER ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. (AMENDS R-99-609-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
c. DOCUMENT R-2000-1419
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL TESTING LAB SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NUTTING ENGINEERS OF FLORIDA, INC. (AMENDS R-99-610-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
d. DOCUMENT R-2000-1420
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL TESTING LAB SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES, INC. (AMENDS R-99-611-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
e. DOCUMENT R-2000-1421
RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL TESTING LAB SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TESTING LAB OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. (AMENDS R-99-612-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.13. RESOLUTION R-2000-1422
RESOLUTION VACATING FIVE UTILITY EASEMENTS WITH CORAL LAKES IX AND XI, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED NORTH OF SIMS ROAD, SOUTH OF PIPERS GLEN BOULEVARD, AND EAST OF JOG ROAD. THE PETITIONER IS REQUESTING THE VACATION BECAUSE THE UTILITIES ARE BEING INSTALLED IN ANOTHER EASEMENT LOCATION. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.14.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1423
CONTRACT WITH RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR $3,999,185.05 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD FROM COCONUT BOULEVARD TO IBIS BOULEVARD FROM AN EXISTING TWO-LANE ROADWAY TO A FOUR-LANE DIVIDED ROADWAY. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1580
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $18,600 IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEES AREA D FUND TO APPROPRIATE NON-COUNTY UTILITY FUNDING FOR THE NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD FROM COCONUT BOULEVARD TO IBIS BOULEVARD PROJECT. (SEE R-2000-1423) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.15. DOCUMENT R-2000-1424
PUBLIC FACILITIES AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTATE OF J. M. RUBIN COMMERCIAL, A PROJECT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTHERN BOULEVARD AND STATE ROAD 7 (U.S. 441). IN ORDER TO MEET TRAFFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, THE PROJECT WAS REQUIRED TO CONSTRUCT CERTAIN INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ON SOUTHERN BOULEVARD. SINCE THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAS SCHEDULED THE WIDENING OF SOUTHERN BOULEVARD IN LIEU OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS, THE PROJECT IS AGREEING TO PROVIDE THE GREATER OF ITS PRO RATA SHARE OF THE CONSTRUCTION COSTS ($590,000) OR ITS TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE AT EITHER THE FIRST BUILDING PERMIT OR BY DECEMBER 31, 2001, WHICHEVER SHALL OCCUR FIRST. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.16. RESOLUTION R-2000-1425
RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF A 12-FOOT SWALE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF BLOCKS 3-6 WITHIN THE PLAT OF THE SPRINGS, PLAT 1, A PORTION OF JOG ROAD RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. THE VACATION OF THAT PORTION OF THE EASEMENT WILL INCREASE THE BUILDABLE LOT AREAS, ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SCREEN ENCLOSURES. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.17. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1502
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $12,240 IN THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND FROM RESERVES-HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION TO PALMETTO PARK ROAD WEST OF STATE ROAD 7 (U.S. 441) TO COVER OVERRUN OF 706 LINEAL FEET OF 4-INCH SLEEVES AND 80 LINEAL FEET OF TYPE D CURB. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.18.
a. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1510
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $47,000 IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM RESERVES-DESIGN AND ALIGNMENT (1999) FOR THE ALIGNMENT OF FEARNLEY ROAD AND HAGEN RANCH ROAD AT LANTANA ROAD. (SEE R-2000-1426) APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1426
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO THE ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH LAWSON, NOBLE & WEBB, INC., FOR $33,785.89 TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE ALIGNMENT OF FEARNLEY ROAD AND HAGEN RANCH ROAD AT LANTANA ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1589-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

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3.C.20. DELETED
3.C.21. DELETED
3.C.22.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1427
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH CONCERNING LAKE IDA ROAD/NORTHEAST 4TH STREET FROM SWINTON AVENUE TO FEDERAL HIGHWAY (U.S. 1). THE AGREEMENT CLARIFIES THE JURISDICTION OF THE ROADWAY; AND THE COUNTY AGREES TO REIMBURSE THE CITY UP TO $240,000 FOR THE CITY'S PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THIS SECTION OF ROADWAY. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1511
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $240,000 IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM RESERVES-ROAD PROGRAM SWEEPS TO LAKE IDA ROAD/NORTHEAST 4TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS. (SEE R-2000-1427) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.23. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1512
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $49,800 IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND TO RECOGNIZE DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WESTGATE/CRA (COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) NORTHERN SECTION PROJECT FOR THE CLEARING AND GRUBBING OF 32 PROPERTIES ACQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.C.24. DELETED
3.C.25. DELETED
3.C.26. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1534
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $15,000 IN THE UNINCORPORATED IMPROVEMENTS FUND FROM SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT RESERVES TO THE FLYING COW ROAD (RUSTIC RANCHES SUBDIVISION TO SOUTHERN BOULEVARD) PROJECT TO FUND IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING COSTS AND TESTING LAB SERVICES REQUIRED TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN OPEN GRADED ASPHALT SURFACE ON THIS SECTION OF ROADWAY. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
3.D.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1428
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BERT WINKLER, EVELYN ZIEGLER, AND IOLA MOSLEY, ONE OF THE TEAMS OF ATTORNEYS PROVIDING REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN CIRCUIT CRIMINAL COURT CASES FROM WHICH THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE WITHDRAWS BECAUSE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE LEAD ATTORNEY HAS SELECTED LYNN WHITFIELD TO REPLACE MS. MOSLEY WHO HAS ACCEPTED A POSITION AS ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY FOR WEST PALM BEACH. (AMENDS R-99-1736-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.D.2. 
OFFERS IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION STYLED PALM BEACH COUNTY V. JOHN P. SCRUGGS ET AL., CASE CL-99-001959-AN, CONCERNING PARCELS 9, 9A, 11, AND 11A ACQUIRED FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE INTERSECTION OF BELVEDERE ROAD AND MILITARY TRAIL (PROJECT 93112), NAMELY, OFFER OF BUSINESS DAMAGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000, RENEWED OFFER OF COMPENSATION FOR THE PROPERTY ACQUIRED IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,200, AND AN OFFER OF JUDGMENT ENCOMPASSING THE AFOREMENTIONED OFFERS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $274,200, PLUS THE CLERK'S REGISTRY DEPOSIT FEE OF $100, FOR THE SUM TOTAL OF $274,300. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.D.3.
a. 
SETTLEMENT IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION STYLED PALM BEACH COUNTY V. DANIEL F. JOHNS ET AL., CASE CL-97-1777-AE, CONCERNING PARCEL 1 ACQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 95TH AVENUE FROM GLADES ROAD SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET (PROJECT 95615). THE SETTLEMENT, EXCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS, IS $565,000, PLUS THE CLERK'S REGISTRY DEPOSIT FEE OF $100, FOR A TOTAL OF $565,100. APPROVED 9-26-2000
(CLERK'S NOTE: See Page 53 for approval of the 3.D.3.b., the budget transfer.)

3.D.4.  SETTLEMENT IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION STYLED PALM BEACH COUNTY V. FOUNTAINS ET AL., CASE CL-96-9729-AN, CONCERNING PARCEL 11 ACQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LANTANA ROAD FROM HAGEN RANCH ROAD TO JOG ROAD (PROJECT 87516). THE SETTLEMENT IS $97,631, PLUS THE CLERK'S REGISTRY DEPOSIT FEE OF $100, FOR A TOTAL OF $97,731. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.D.5.
a. 
SETTLEMENT IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION STYLED PALM BEACH COUNTY V. THOMAS W. WALTER ET AL., CASE CL-00-6283-AG, CONCERNING PARCELS 19, 19.1, AND WMA 1-A ACQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HAVERHILL ROAD BETWEEN LANTANA ROAD AND MELALEUCA LANE (PROJECT 98503). THE SETTLEMENT, INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY FEES BUT EXCLUSIVE OF COSTS, IS $206,590, PLUS THE CLERK'S REGISTRY DEPOSIT FEE OF $100, FOR A TOTAL OF $206,690. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1584
BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE AREA 1 FUND FOR $97,190 INCREASING DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HAVERHILL ROAD FROM LANTANA ROAD TO MELALEUCA LANE PROJECT. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.D.6.  SETTLEMENT IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION STYLED PALM BEACH COUNTY V. PHILIP D. LEWIS ET AL., CASE CL-98-10095-AD, CONCERNING PARCELS 120 AND 120A ACQUIRED FOR THE NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD AND STATE ROAD 811 PROJECT (PROJECT 91105). THE SETTLEMENT, STIPULATED FINAL JUDGMENT, AND ORDER OF TAKING CONCLUDE ALL MATTERS, EXCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS. THE SETTLEMENT IS $135,525, PLUS THE CLERK'S REGISTRY DEPOSIT FEE OF $100, FOR A TOTAL OF $135,625. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
3.E.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1429
DELEGATE AGENCY CONTRACT WITH APOSTOLIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC., TO PROVIDE HEAD START SERVICES TO 47 CHILDREN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $292,100 FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.E.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-1430
DELEGATE AGENCY CONTRACT WITH FLORENCE FULLER DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC., TO PROVIDE HEAD START SERVICES TO 146 CHILDREN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $848,539 FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.E.3. DOCUMENT R-2000-1431
DELEGATE AGENCY CONTRACT WITH HISPANIC HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL, INC., TO PROVIDE HEAD START SERVICES TO 180 CHILDREN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,103,917 FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.E.4. DOCUMENT R-2000-1432
DELEGATE AGENCY CONTRACT WITH MT. ZION APOSTOLIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC., TO PROVIDE HEAD START SERVICES TO 90 CHILDREN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $547,956 FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.E.5. DELETED
3.E.6.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1433
CONTRACT WITH CEASAR CABRAL DBA MULTILINGUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTERS, INC., TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO HEAD START CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000 FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1434
CONTRACT WITH TERRI L. FERGUSON, LCSW TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO HEAD START CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000 FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
c. DOCUMENT R-2000-1435
CONTRACT WITH LISA NEIBLING DBA BANYAN INSTITUTE, INC., TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO HEAD START CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000 FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.E.7. DOCUMENT R-2000-1436
RATIFY THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM CONTRACT FOR $810,916 TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACKS DAILY FOR 838 CHILDREN FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.E.8. DOCUMENT R-2000-1437
CONTRACT WITH CHRISTIANS REACHING OUT TO SOCIETY MINISTRIES, INC., TO PROVIDE MENTORING COORDINATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,824 FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.E.9.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1438
SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH INVOLVED MOTIVATED PARENTS AS CLASSROOM TEACHERS, INC., (IMPACT) TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY PERSONNEL WHO ARE TRAINED, SCREENED AND QUALIFIED TO SUBSTITUTE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,783 FROM FEBRUARY 24, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL AWARDED THE FUNDS TO PALM BEACH COUNTY HEAD START TO BE USED AS SEED MONEY TO SUPPORT IMPACT. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1568
BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE HEAD START FUND FOR $26,783 RECOGNIZING FUNDING FROM THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL TO PALM BEACH COUNTY HEAD START TO BE USED AS SEED MONEY TO SUPPORT INVOLVED MOTIVATED PARENTS AS CLASSROOM TEACHERS, INC., (IMPACT). (SEE R-2000-1438) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.E.10.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1439
CONTRACT WITH 45TH STREET MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $736,243 FOR INPATIENT SERVICES, MOBILE CRISIS TEAM SUPPORT, AND SCHOOL-BASED INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1440
CONTRACT WITH ADOPT-A-FAMILY OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $175,577 FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
c. DOCUMENT R-2000-1441
CONTRACT WITH AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $52,500 FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
d. DOCUMENT R-2000-1442
CONTRACT WITH ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, GREATER PALM BEACH AREA CHAPTER, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $127,558 FOR ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY COUNSELING AND SPECIALIZED ALZHEIMER'S DAY CARE PROGRAMS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
e. DOCUMENT R-2000-1443
CONTRACT WITH BUILDING BLOCKS (NOAH), INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $80,185 FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PARENTING CLASSES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
f. DOCUMENT R-2000-1444
CONTRACT WITH CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $41,250 FOR COUNSELING TO HELP PARENTS DETERMINE THEIR SPECIFIC CHILD CARE NEEDS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
g. DOCUMENT R-2000-1445
CONTRACT WITH CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $14,500 FOR OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
h. DOCUMENT R-2000-1446
CONTRACT WITH COALITION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $130,000 FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND PEER SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES FOR DISABLED ADOLESCENTS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
i. DOCUMENT R-2000-1447
CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $54,297 FOR DROP-OUT PREVENTION SERVICES IN THE GLADES AREA SCHOOLS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
j. DOCUMENT R-2000-1448
CONTRACT WITH COMPREHENSIVE AIDS PROGRAM OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $61,500 FOR HIV PREVENTION SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
k. DOCUMENT R-2000-1449
CONTRACT WITH COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $810,473 FOR ADULT DETOXIFICATION, OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, AND RESIDENTIAL ADULT AND ADOLESCENT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
l. DOCUMENT R-2000-1450
CONTRACT WITH DEAF SERVICE CENTER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $83,700 FOR SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
m. DOCUMENT R-2000-1451
CONTRACT WITH DRUG ABUSE FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $509,725 FOR ASSESSMENT, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, OUTPATIENT SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
n. DOCUMENT R-2000-1452
CONTRACT WITH DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT ASSOCIATION, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $166,970 FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AT WALTER D. KELLY TREATMENT CENTER AND ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
o. DOCUMENT R-2000-1453
CONTRACT WITH ELIZABETH H. FAULK FOUNDATION, INC./CENTER FOR GROUP COUNSELING UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $101,201 FOR THE SCHOOLS PREVENTATIVE COUNSELING PROGRAM AND CARE GIVER SUPPORT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
p. DOCUMENT R-2000-1454
CONTRACT WITH EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN FLORIDA, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $41,400 FOR SEIZURE CONTROL CLINIC SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
q. DOCUMENT R-2000-1455
CONTRACT WITH EXCHANGE CLUB/DICK WEBBER CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE FOR GOLD COAST, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $20,000 FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
r. DOCUMENT R-2000-1456
CONTRACT WITH FARMWORKER COORDINATING COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $60,469 FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION/TRANSLATION SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
s. DOCUMENT R-2000-1457
CONTRACT WITH FLORIDA HOUSING CORPORATION DBA PALM BEACH ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $20,000 FOR SECURING APPROPRIATE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
t. DOCUMENT R-2000-1458
CONTRACT WITH GLADES AREA ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $76,983 FOR FOOD SERVICES, SUPPORTED LIVING, AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
u. DOCUMENT R-2000-1459
CONTRACT WITH GRATITUDE GUILD, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $97,743 FOR DAY TREATMENT, RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT (DAY/NIGHT), PREVENTION/INTERVENTION, RELAPSE PREVENTION AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
v. DOCUMENT R-2000-1460
CONTRACT WITH HAITIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $138,000 FOR IMMIGRATION CASE MANAGMENT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
w. DOCUMENT R-2000-1461
CONTRACT WITH HAITIAN CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $103,000 FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
x. DOCUMENT R-2000-1462
CONTRACT WITH HEALTHY MOTHERS/HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $93,912 FOR HEALTH EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
y. DOCUMENT R-2000-1463
CONTRACT WITH HISPANIC HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $32,600 FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL AND TRANSLATION/INTERPRETER SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
z. DOCUMENT R-2000-1464
CONTRACT WITH INNER CITY IMPACT, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $50,000 FOR AFTER SCHOOL SOCIAL, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC PROGRAMS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
aa. DOCUMENT R-2000-1465
CONTRACT WITH JEFF INDUSTRIES, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCPROGRAM FOR $76,000 FOR DAY/NIGHT PSYCHO-SOCIAL, VOCATIONAL, AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
bb. DOCUMENT R-2000-1466
CONTRACT WITH LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $100,000 FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
cc. DOCUMENT R-2000-1467
CONTRACT WITH MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $34,166 FOR A MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT DROP-IN CENTER FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
dd. DOCUMENT R-2000-1468
CONTRACT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS (ARC) UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $72,500 FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
ee. DOCUMENT R-2000-1469
CONTRACT WITH PALM BEACH HABILITATION CENTER, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $71,353 FOR THE SENIOR IN TRANSITION AND RETIREMENT SERVICES (STARS) PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
ff. DOCUMENT R-2000-1470
CONTRACT WITH PARENT-CHILD CENTER, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $243,668 FOR THE FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
gg. DOCUMENT R-2000-1471
CONTRACT WITH REBEKAH'S HOUSE, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $52,600 FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
hh. DOCUMENT R-2000-1472
CONTRACT WITH REHABILITATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $52,500 FOR COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT AND MEDICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
ii. DOCUMENT R-2000-1473
CONTRACT WITH RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM/UNITED WAY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $33,035 FOR THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
jj. DOCUMENT R-2000-1474
CONTRACT WITH SEAGULL INDUSTRIES FOR THE DISABLED, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $86,500 FOR ADULT DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS AND RESIDENTIAL ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
kk. DOCUMENT R-2000-1475
CONTRACT WITH SOUTH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $1,012,963 FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SUPPORT (INTAKE AND EVALUATION), CRISIS STABILIZATION, MENTAL HEALTH DETOXIFICATION, PSYCHIATRIC AND MEDICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
ll. DOCUMENT R-2000-1476
CONTRACT WITH THE CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES OF PALM BEACH COUNTY UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $132,420 FOR THE SAFE KIDS PROGRAM, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, AND (REACH)/TRAVELER'S AID FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
mm. DOCUMENT R-2000-1477
CONTRACT WITH THE CENTER FOR INFORMATION AND CRISIS SERVICES, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $157,336 FOR ELDER CRISIS OUTREACH, CRISIS LINE, AND THE VICTIM SERVICES HOTLINE FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
nn. DOCUMENT R-2000-1478
CONTRACT WITH THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER OF COLEMAN PARK, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $85,458 FOR CASE MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SUPPORT, AND YOUTH/FAMILY TRAINING SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
oo. DOCUMENT R-2000-1479
CONTRACT WITH THE HAVEN, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $65,000 FOR THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
pp. DOCUMENT R-2000-1480
CONTRACT WITH THE LORD'S PLACE, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $158,500 FOR JOSHUA HOUSE RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION HOUSING AND FAMILY SHELTERS PROGRAMS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
qq. DOCUMENT R-2000-1481
CONTRACT WITH WAYSIDE HOUSE, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $86,000 FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR WOMEN, PARENTING PROGRAMS, AND CHILDREN'S COUNSELING FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
rr. DOCUMENT R-2000-1482
CONTRACT WITH WESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $535,318 FOR CHILDREN AND ADULT CRISIS STABILIZATION, RESIDENTIAL DETOXIFICATION, CHILDREN'S OUTPATIENT, CHILDREN AND ADULT CRISIS SUPPORT, PANDA RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, AND CHILDREN'S DAY TREATMENT (CLUB ADVENTURE) PROGRAMS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
ss. DOCUMENT R-2000-1483
CONTRACT WITH YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, INC., UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR $83,500 FOR THE MARY RUBLOFF HARMONY HOUSE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH/WELLNESS PROGRAMS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.F. AIRPORTS
3.F.1.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1484
CONTRACT WITH LIPSKY ENTERPRISES, INC., TO PERFORM WORK UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. THE CONTRACT WILL EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. UNDER THE PROGRAM, HOMEOWNERS SOLICIT BIDS FROM PRE-QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM THE SOUND INSULATION MODIFICATIONS TO THEIR HOMES. WORK AUTHORIZATIONS ARE AWARDED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER. THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL WORK AUTHORIZATIONS WITH A NOT TO EXCEED VALUE OF $45,000. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1485
CONTRACT WITH JANUS & HILL CORPORATION TO PERFORM WORK UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. THE CONTRACT WILL EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. UNDER THE PROGRAM, HOMEOWNERS SOLICIT BIDS FROM PRE-QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM THE SOUND INSULATION MODIFICATIONS TO THEIR HOMES. WORK AUTHORIZATIONS ARE AWARDED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER. THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL WORK AUTHORIZATIONS WITH A NOT TO EXCEED VALUE OF $45,000. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.F.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-1486
DECLARATION OF EASEMENT DECLARING AN EASEMENT ON PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROPERTY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1,128.8 SQUARE FEET FOR WATER UTILITIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF AN AIRCRAFT STORAGE HANGAR AT JET AVIATION ASSOCIATES, LTD., A PROVIDER FOR FIXED BASE OPERATOR SERVICES. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.F.3.a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1487
UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR EASEMENT 2 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 6,421 SQUARE FEET LOCATED IN SECTION 6 TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE DONALD J. TRUMP GOLF CLUB. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1488
UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR EASEMENT 3 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1,868 SQUARE FEET LOCATED IN SECTION 6 TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE DONALD J. TRUMP GOLF CLUB. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
3.G.1.
NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT OFFER FOR $2,500 FOR FULL SATISFACTION OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN AGAINST ABIEL GARCIA INVOLVING BUILDING ALTERATIONS WITHOUT PROPER PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION
3.H.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1489
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LAKE CLARKE SHORES WHEREBY THE COUNTY PROVIDES FLEET MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE CITY RESULTING IN AN ESTIMATED REVENUE OF $6,000. THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHED A MECHANISM BY WHICH THE COUNTY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE FLEET MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE CITY AND ESTABLISHED BILLING STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ANNUAL UPDATE OF FEES. THIS AGREEMENT ALLOWS THE CITY TO ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND PROGRAM. THE COUNTY DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL STAFFING TO IMPLEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, RESULTING IN INCREASED REVENUES TO FLEET MANAGEMENT. (AMENDS R-98-159-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.H.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-1490
CHANGE ORDER 10 WITH KURISU INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR $9,220 FOR ADDITIONAL POINTS OF ACCESS FOR THE MORIKAMI JAPANESE GARDENS. (AMENDS R-99-813-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.H.3. DOCUMENT R-2000-1491
CHANGE ORDER 9 WITH DIPOMPEO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR $6,242 FOR UPGRADED STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERS FOR SERVICE AND ENCLOSED LOCKABLE CABINETS FOR CONCESSION STORAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEMINOLE PALMS PARK AQUATIC CENTER AKA CALYPSO BAY WATERPARK. (AMENDS R-99-1182-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
(CLERK'S NOTE: For comments on item 3.H.3., see page 33.)

3.H.4. DOCUMENT R-2000-1492
DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICES TO THE MID WESTERN COMMUNITIES SERVICE CENTER. CAPACITY CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS AGREEMENT TOTAL $58,140 AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH COMPARABLE FACILITIES. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.H.5. DOCUMENT R-2000-1493
ACCEPT A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FROM THE TOWN OF JUPITER FOR THE ABACOA FIRE STATION PROPERTY. THE PROPERTY IS BEING GRANTED TO THE COUNTY WITHOUT CHARGE IN SATISFACTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONDITION. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.H.6. DOCUMENT R-2000-1494
AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE TO SELL A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 5103 WOODSTONE CIRCLE EAST, IN THE SPRINGHILL SECTION, EAST OF JOG ROAD AND SOUTH OF THE CITY OF GREENACRES TO JORGE AND CLAUDIA NAVARRETE FOR $107,000 AND A COUNTY DEED CONVEYING THE PROPERTY TO THEM. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.H.7. DOCUMENT R-2000-1495
STATUTORY WARRANTY DEED FROM THE BOCAIRE COUNTRY CLUB, INC., CONVEYING A 15-FOOT X 193-FOOT STRIP OF LAND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE COUNTY'S PHEASANT WALK FIRE-RESCUE STATION IN BOCA RATON. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.H.8. DOCUMENT R-2000-1496
AMENDMENT 2 TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD TO EXTEND THE LEASE FOR ONE YEAR UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, FOR USE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,850 SQUARE FEET OF CLASSROOM SPACE AND 3,500 SQUARE FEET OF PLAYGROUND AREA WITHIN THE ROOSEVELT SERVICE CENTER FACILITY BY THE HEAD START AND CHILDREN SERVICES DIVISION. (AMENDS R-99-60-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.H.9.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1497
ACCEPTING TITLE TO TWO PARCELS TOTALING 47.12 ACRES FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD TO BE USED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WEST BOYNTON DISTRICT PARK. (SEE R-94-419-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1498
ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE WEST BOYNTON DISTRICT PARK FROM NORTHTREE BOULEVARD. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.H.10. DOCUMENT R-2000-1499
DEPOSIT RECEIPT AND CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE WITH CHESTER J. EDWARDS FOR $2,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 0.12-ACRE COUNTY-OWNED PARCEL OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTY ON MARIANA BOULEVARD IN BOCA RATON AND A COUNTY DEED CONVEYING THE PROPERTY TO MR. EDWARDS. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.H.11. DOCUMENT R-2000-1500
CONSENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SFWMD) AND THE ARMORY BOARD ALLOWING SFWMD TO CONTINUE SUBLEASING 1.3 ACRES ADJACENT TO THE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS. THE ARMORY BOARD LEASES APPROXIMATELY 18.8 ACRES OF COUNTY LAND ON GUN CLUB ROAD. SFWMD SUBLEASES 1.3 ACRES OF THE PROPERTY FOR PARKING. (AMENDS R-95-217-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.H.12. DELETED
3.H.13. DOCUMENT R-2000-1501
SIGNAGE, LANDSCAPE, AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENT AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.03788 ACRE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A SIGN FOR GLADES CENTRAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SOUTH ACCESS ROAD AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH STATE ROAD 80 AND ROOSEVELT STREET IN BELLE GLADE. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.H.14.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1502
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF PIKE INVESTMENTS, INC., FOR INSTALLATION OF A SEWER LINE TO CONNECT TO THE COUNTY'S LIFT STATION AT THE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL FACILITY. THE TOTAL CHARGE FOR BOTH EASEMENTS IS $40,550. (SEE R-2000-1503) APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1503
DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF PIKE INVESTMENTS, INC., TO PROVIDE LEGAL POSITIVE OUTFALL. THE TOTAL CHARGE FOR BOTH EASEMENTS IS $40,550. (SEE R-2000-1502) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
3.I.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1504
AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA - SOUTH COASTAL DIVISION TO PROVIDE UP TO $15,000 UNDER FY 2000-01 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR YOUTHS AGES 10-17 AT ITS FACILITY KNOWN AS SAFE HARBOR. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND THE REQUIRED MATCH WILL BE MET BY THE AGENCY. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.I.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-1505
AGREEMENT WITH LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., TO PROVIDE UP TO $80,000 UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-01 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FAIR HOUSING EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES COUNTYWIDE FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.I.3. DELETED
3.I.4. DOCUMENT R-2000-1506
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VETSVILLE CEASE FIRE HOUSE, INC., FOR $12,000 UNDER A REFUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT REGARDING OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES AT THREE SHELTERS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS. THIS AMENDMENT WILL REALLOCATE FUNDS FROM BUDGET LINE ITEMS EQUIPMENT STORAGE, SUPPLIES, AND COMMUNICATION TO ELECTRICITY, WATER, AND FOOD. THIS AGREEMENT UTILIZES BOND SAVINGS. NO MATCH FROM FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS IS REQUIRED. (AMENDS R-2000-756) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.I.5. DOCUMENT R-2000-1507
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, TO DECEMBER 31, 2000, FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $189,750 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS. (AMENDS R-2000-219) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.I.6. DOCUMENT R-2000-1508
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAKE WORTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, AND TO EXPAND THE AREA IN WHICH NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION ACTIVITIES MAY BE UNDERTAKEN FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $70,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. (AMENDS R-99-745) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.I.7. DOCUMENT R-2000-1509
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CENTRO CAMPESINO FARMWORKER CENTER, INC., TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FROM AUGUST 30, 2000, TO DECEMBER 31, 2000, DUE TO DELAYS EXPERIENCED BY CENTRO CAMPESINO IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ITS VILLA LAGO PROJECT AND OTHER GLADES AREA DEVELOPMENTS. (AMENDS R-99-1558-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.I.8.
a. 
LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,000 TO THE WESTGATE/BELVEDERE HOMES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) TO ALLOW THE CRA TO MEET ITS DEBT SERVICE PAYMENT ON ITS $3.38 MILLION REDEVELOPMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1999, TO BE REPAID FROM THE CRA'S TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REVENUES BY JANUARY 15, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. RESOLUTION R-2000-1510
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WESTGATE/BELVEDERE HOMES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FISCAL YEAR 2001 BUDGET FOR ITS REDEVELOPMENT TRUST (OPERATING) FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $631,947; CONSTRUCTION FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,142,368; SINKING FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $468,711; AND RESERVE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $278,750. ADOPTED 9-26-2000

3.J. PLANNING, ZONING, AND BUILDING
3.J.1.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1511
AMENDMENT TO THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT WITH PALM BEACH DOWNS PROPERTIES (PBD 316 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP) DATED NOVEMBER 12, 1997, FOR ECB TRACT 100-161 TO MODIFY AND CLARIFY THE PERMITTED WATER USE FUNCTIONS FOR THE PALM BEACH DOWNS PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE AGRICULTURAL RESERVE AND RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1512
AMENDMENT TO THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT WITH PALM BEACH DOWNS PROPERTIES (PBD 316 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP) DATED NOVEMBER 12, 1997, FOR TRACT W9-100-160 TO MODIFY AND CLARIFY THE PERMITTED WATER USE FUNCTIONS FOR THE PALM BEACH DOWNS PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE AGRICULTURAL RESERVE AND RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.K. WATER UTILITIES
3.K.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1513
CONTRACT WITH FOSTER MARINE CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CONTINUING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO INSTALL WATER MAINS FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECTS OVER A THREE-YEAR TERM IN A CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6 MILLION. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
3.L.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1514
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF LAKE CLARKE SHORES FOR FORESTRY PARTNERSHIP SERVICES WHICH ALLOWS THE TOWN TO JOIN 25 OTHER MUNICIPALITIES IN RECEIVING FORESTRY PARTNERSHIP SERVICES IN RETURN FOR CUMULATIVELY PROVIDING ONE-HALF ($28,520) OF THE ANNUAL COST OF A COUNTY FORESTER POSITION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. APPROVED 9-26-2000
(CLERK'S NOTE: DOCUMENT NUMBERS R-2000-1515 AND R-2000-1516 WERE VOIDED)

3.L.2.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1517
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION PROVIDING $13,500 FOR MONITORING ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH EIGHT ARTIFICIAL REEFS. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b.  AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN ALL FUTURE TIME EXTENSIONS, TASK ASSIGNMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER FORMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS AGREEMENT, AND NECESSARY MINOR AMENDMENTS THAT DO NOT CHANGE THE SCOPE OF WORK OR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.L.3. DELETED
3.L.4.
a. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1533
BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE $50 MILLION ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS 94 ACQUISITION FUND FOR $22,650 FROM RESERVES TO THE JUPITER RIDGE ACCOUNT FOR REVISED ESTIMATES OF STAFF TIME. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1532
BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE BEACH IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $55,000 FROM RESERVES TO THE SHORELINE PROTECTION PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT FOR REVISED ESTIMATES OF STAFF TIME. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION
3.M.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1518
GOLF TOURNAMENT AGREEMENT WITH TRUMP INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLUB AND THE VSA ARTS OF FLORIDA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., FOR SPONSORSHIP OF A ONE-DAY CHARITABLE GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2000. (AMENDS R-96-1277) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.N. LIBRARY - NONE
3.P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - NONE
3.Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
3.Q.1.
a. BUDGET TRANSFER 2001-003
BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE DRUG ABUSE TRUST FUND FOR $327,000 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ADULT PRE-TRIAL DRUG COURT. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2001-002
BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $327,000 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ADULT PRE-TRIAL DRUG COURT. APPROVED 9-26-2000
c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2001-001
BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE SHERIFF'S GRANT FUND FOR $275,000 TO ENHANCE THE SHERIFF'S SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TREATMENT SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE DRUG COURT OFFENDERS. APPROVED 9-26-2000
d.  CREATION OF A SUBSTANCE ABUSE COORDINATOR POSITION FUNDED THROUGH THE DRUG ABUSE TRUST FUND. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.Q.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-1519
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH JAMIE F. PRICE EXTENDING THE COMPLETION DATE FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, TO NOVEMBER 30, 2000, TO COLLECT, PROCESS, AND EVALUATE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG COURT PROGRAM OFFICE FOR THE PLANNING PHASE OF CREATING A DRUG COURT IN THE COUNTY. (AMENDS R-99-1577-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.R. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL - NONE
3.S. FIRE-RESCUE
3.S.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1520
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FIRE-RESCUE DISPATCH SERVICES TO THE CITY. THIS AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005, ESTABLISHES A NEW FLAT RATE ANNUAL FEE OF $100,000 FOR THE DISPATCHING SERVICES FOR THE REMAINING TERM OF THE CONTRACT, AND RETROACTIVELY ELIMINATES THE EXCESS PER CALL CHARGES WHICH TOTALED APPROXIMATELY $9,700 OVER THE TWO-YEAR PERIOD. (AMENDS R-98-1482-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.S.2. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1501
BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE FIRE-RESCUE IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $100,000 FROM RESERVES TO THE WEST ACREAGE FIRE STATION ACCOUNT TO CONDUCT A SITE SEARCH, SURVEY, TITLE SEARCH, TESTING, AND PURCHASE OF AN APPROPRIATE SITE FOR THE WEST ACREAGE AREA. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - NONE
3.U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
3.U.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1521
SUPPLEMENT TO THE IBM CORPORATION CUSTOMER AGREEMENT (IBM MASTER ICA) FOR THE CONTRACTUAL MAINTENANCE OF TWO IBM 3900 PRINTING SYSTEMS AND THE ROLL SYSTEM ACCESSORY USED WITH THE PRINTERS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $104,420. (SUPPLEMENTS R-94-247-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - NONE
3.W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS
3.W.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1522
AGREEMENT WITH WIRELESS BROADBAND SERVICES OF FORT PIERCE, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC., FOR THE RE-ENGINEERING AND RELOCATION OF THE COUNTY'S CHANNEL 20 TRANSMITTING FACILITY TO STATE ROAD 880 AT THE SOLE EXPENSE OF SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS, IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT SPRINT'S OPERATION OF ITS CHANNELS WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE COUNTY'S TRANSMITTING FACILITY. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.X. PUBLIC SAFETY
3.X.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1523
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN (CEMP) UPDATE WHICH INCLUDES THE REGIONAL EVACUATION COORDINATION PROCEDURES ADDENDUM TO THE CEMP, RE-ENTRY PLAN, HOST SHELTER PLAN, ROAD MONITORING PROCEDURES, AND HOTEL INFORMATION COLLECTION PROCEDURES. (AMENDS R-95-849) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.Y. PURCHASING - NONE

3.Z. RISK MANAGEMENT
3.Z.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1524
AMENDMENT 4 TO THE CONTRACT WITH ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & COMPANY FOR RENEWAL OF THE PROPERTY AND LIABILITY SPECIFIC AND AGGREGATE EXCESS INSURANCE POLICY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,204,296 FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (AMENDS R-96-1273-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.Z.2.
PROPERTY INSURANCE FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, PURCHASED THROUGH THE COUNTY'S CONTRACTED BROKER, ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & COMPANY UNDER RFP00-106/MKP, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $3,620,921. APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.AA. PALM TRAN - NONE

3.BB. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
3.BB.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1525
FISCAL YEAR 2001 CONTRACTUAL BUDGET FOR THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOR $8.379 MILLION (EXHIBIT A) ALONG WITH THE REVISED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (EXHIBIT F), ORGANIZATION CHART (EXHIBIT I), AND CORRESPONDING SALARY RANGES (EXHIBIT J). THE FOUR EXHIBITS WILL BE INSERTED INTO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH DISCOVER PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., FOR SERVICES NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTS OF THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SECOND YEAR (FY 2001) OF A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. (AMENDS R-99-1796-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

3.BB.2. DELETED

3.CC. INTERNAL AUDITOR
3.CC.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1526
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY (SWA) FOR THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE INTERNAL AUDITING SERVICES, TAPING, BROADCASTING, EDITING SERVICES, AND OTHER SERVICES AS REQUIRED FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, AND 2002. TOTAL SERVICES TO BE BILLED TO SWA SHALL NOT EXCEED $225,000. APPROVED 9-26-2000
3.CC.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-1527
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH TRIDATA CORPORATION AND THE PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS/PARAMEDICS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, LOCAL 2928, IAFF, INC., EXTENDING THE COMPLETION DATE FOR THE SERVICE DELIVERY STUDY OF THE COUNTY FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2000. (AMENDS R-2000-0568) APPROVED 9-26-2000

Commissioner McCarty asked if staff had anything to report on item 3.H.3., which was a change order with DiPompeo Construction Corporation. County Administrator Weisman said that things were not going well with the construction of the Seminole Palms Park Aquatic Center, also known as Calypso Bay Waterpark. Staff was in negotiations with the contractor and engineers regarding change orders and the conduct of the job. There would be a mediation on the matter later this month, he said. Commissioner McCarty stated that she wanted to ensure that the board was aware of the problems.

(CLERK'S NOTE: See page 26 for item 3.H.3.)

MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

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

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

MOTION to receive and file Proofs of Publication Numbers 720383, 728300, 728694, 735482, 735639, 735640, 735641, and 747362. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

4.A.  RESOLUTION ABANDONING A PORTION OF SAGINAW AVENUE FROM OSCEOLA DRIVE TO LOXAHATCHEE DRIVE, SARANAC AVENUE FROM OSCEOLA DRIVE TO LOXAHATCHEE DRIVE, AND LOXAHATCHEE DRIVE FROM SARANAC AVENUE TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OSWEGO AVENUE, LYING WITHIN THE PLAT OF WEST GATE ESTATES. (P.O.P. 728694) DISCUSSED 9-26-2000

County Engineer George Webb commented that the item was for the abandonment of several public rights-of-way in the Westgate area, primarily around Westgate Elementary School. The school board was in the process of reconstruction as they owned property on all sides of the proposed abandonments. Staff recommended adoption of the resolution.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Annetta Lewis spoke in support the item.
MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.
The Chair noted that there was another speaker although a comment card had not been submitted. Larry Smith said he lived on Oswego Avenue at the end of Loxahatchee Drive. He asked how was he going to be able to get to his home if the road was abandoned. Mr. Webb responded that he was unaware of any access problems and would speak with Mr. Smith to address the issue. If there was an access issue involving a one-way street, it would have to be converted into a two-way street so the residents could have access to their homes, Mr. Webb said. Commissioner Newell suggested the item be postponed until staff could address the access issue.
MOTION to reconsider Item 4.A. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.
MOTION to POSTPONE Item 4.A. until the end of the public hearings. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.
(CLERK'S NOTE: See Page 42 for further comments.)

4.B.
a. RESOLUTION R-2000-1528
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR WHEELER ROAD FROM ELLISON WILSON ROAD EAST TO U.S. 1. (P.O.P. 728300) ADOPTED 9-26-2000
b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1585
BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT DISTRICT A FUND FOR $30,000 FROM RESERVES - STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WHEELER ROAD FROM ELLISON WILSON ROAD TO U.S. 1 PROJECT. (P.O.P. 728300) APPROVED 9-26-2000
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
MOTION to adopt the resolution and approve the budget transfer. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

4.C.
a. 
SOUTHERLY ROOSEVELT AVENUE CONCEPTUAL ALIGNMENT FROM INDIANTOWN ROAD TO THE FUTURE TOWN OF JUPITER COMMUNITY PARK WEST ENTRANCE. (P.O.P. 720383) APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. RESOLUTION R-2000-1529
AMENDING RESOLUTION TO REVISE AND RESET THE PRECISE ALIGNMENT, PER THE REVISED RIGHT-OF-WAY RESERVATION DESCRIPTION AND SKETCH FOR THE CHURCH STREET CORRIDOR. (AMENDS R-92-392) (P.O.P. 720383) ADOPTED 9-26-2000
c.  RELEASE OF THE PRECISE ALIGNMENT PER THE ORIGINAL RIGHT-OF-WAY RESERVATION DESCRIPTION AND SKETCH FOR THE CHURCH STREET CORRIDOR PER RESOLUTION R-92-392. (P.O.P. 720383) APPROVED 9-26-2000

County Engineer George Webb stated that:

  • Originally, three alignments had been presented for a roadway extending from Indiantown Road to north of Church Street in the Limestone Creek area in the western part of the Town of Jupiter.
  • The item had been postponed at the last public hearing in order for staff to revisit some of the alignments because of their potential effect on the environment.
  • Staff had developed a more southerly alternative to the three that had been previously submitted.
  • The new alignment had been developed within the last month.
  • It was intended to run parallel to the I-95 ramp along Indiantown Road to northbound I-95.
  • The southernmost alignment that was previously proposed went through a stand of cypress and staff was trying to push it further south.
  • The new property owner was informed of the proposed alignment, and staff was of the opinion the owner did not have any problems with it.
  • Staff did as much as possible to keep the road out of the whole property. It also allowed flexibility to preserve and develop in some combination.
  • Years ago, the board had adopted an alignment that came down the western corridor and curved to connect to Church Street.
  • Part of the recommended alignment would take away that connection as far as the western corridor and Church Street was not a part of it.
  • Church Street would remain on the Thoroughfare Plan but these items in a., b., and c. removed the Church Street connection as far as the conceptual alignment, and adopted this alignment as the preferred alignment to move traffic in this western Jupiter area.

In response to Commissioner Marcus, Mr. Webb agreed that the alignment allowed for a 60-foot right-of-way through Limestone Creek from Central Center to Roosevelt. Mr. Webb said the county comprehensive plan allowed for a 6-foot right-of-way on Church Street. Commissioner Marcus commented that she wanted to be certain the advertisement was clear for the legal records.
MOTION to approve staff's recommendation on 4.C.a.,b., and c. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sam Shannon, the director of community development for the Town of Jupiter, commented that most of the right-of-way extended through the town. He said he hoped the board had received the town's resolution adopted last week in support of the southernmost route. The resolution also entertained provisions that the town would request the board to establish an 80-foot right-of-way for the entire western corridor, he said. Mr. Shannon said the town's staff did a long range transportation element that projected transportation volume through the year 2020. The element indicated both north and south of Church Street on the western corridor would require a 4-lane facility, he informed the board.

Mr. Webb stated that the previous comprehensive plan had recommended a 80-foot right of way from Church Street to Indiantown Road but the current comprehensive plan recommended 60 feet north, to the county line. Commissioner Marcus said that the board would wait for the town's development plan to occur before the county considered further adjustments.

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

4.D.  ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL PREFERENCE IN PURCHASING ORDINANCE. (P.O.P. 735482) POSTPONED UNTIL 10-31-2000 - 9-26-2000
MOTION to adopt the ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.
Commissioner Marcus said the southerly counties did not support the ordinance. Some county board members met with representatives recently and discussed the proposed ordinance, she stated. Commissioner Newell suggested the item be postponed for further talks with Broward and Miami-Dade representatives.

Commissioner Masilotti asked if there were any legal blocks so that the ordinance could not be repealed if it was adopted. He said it was needed to defend the county's contractors. He contended that Dade and Broward counties had been penalizing county employees and contractors who had been trying to do business in those counties. He said if an ordinance was adopted, it could then be repealed when those counties begin to cooperate. The issue had been discussed about a year ago in a joint workshop meeting and nothing had been done to alleviate the problem, the commissioner contended. He said he would welcome contractors from Broward and Dade Counties but he would also like Palm Beach County contractors to be accepted in Dade and Broward counties as well. Assistant County Administrator Creamer responded that another ordinance would be required to address repeal.

Commissioner Marcus said none of the ordinances were in agreement. Commissioner Newell added that Miami-Dade conceded that although its ordinance was in place and inactive, the agreement had expired. He said those counties were anticipating changing their policies to conform with Palm Beach County.

Commissioner McCarty suggested Broward and Dade counties comment on their problem with the ordinance being proposed, and respond with their recommendations. The board would then review their comments and determine if they were in the county's best interest.

Commissioner Masilotti asked if the counties were suspending their ordinances against Palm Beach County businesses. County Administrator Robert Weisman explained that the Broward County ordinance gave preference to its local businesses but Dade County seemed confused as to what they had in place. He said the representatives wanted Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties to recognize each other's preferences.

Commissioner McCarty asked staff to review the interlocal agreement between Dade and Broward counties. Commissioner Marcus suggested staff also review the number of contractors who were benefitted by the interlocal agreements.

SUBSTITUTE MOTION to postpone the item until October 31, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

Commissioner McCarty said she was the board's liaison. Commissioner Masilotti interjected that the other counties should be treated as fairly as they treat Palm Beach County.

4.E. ORDINANCE 2000-037
ORDINANCE AMENDING COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2, PART A, THE PALM BEACH COUNTY PURCHASING ORDINANCE; AMENDING SECTION 2-51(e), APPLICATION/EXEMPTIONS; SECTION 2-54(a), SOURCE SELECTION; SECTION 2-54(d), PROTECTED SOLICITATIONS AND AWARDS; SECTION 2-54(e), SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY, REPEAL OF LAW IN CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AMENDS ORDINANCES 98-33 AND 96-17) (P.O.P 747362) ADOPTED 9-26-2000
MOTION to adopt the ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti and seconded by Commissioner McCarty.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None
UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

4.F.
a. RESOLUTION R-2000-1530
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PER PARCEL METHOD OF ASSESSMENT FOR THE OVERBROOK SUBDIVISION WATER MAIN EXTENSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (P.O.P. 735641) ADOPTED 9-26-2000
b. RESOLUTION R-2000-1531
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE OVERBROOK SUBDIVISION WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD THEREON. THE PROJECT WILL SERVE 20 PROPERTIES BASED ON 100 PERCENT ASSESSABLE COSTS OF $128,689.20 PAYABLE OVER 20 YEARS WITH 6.5 PERCENT INTEREST. (P.O.P. 735641) ADOPTED AS AMENDED 9-26-2000
MOTION to adopt the resolutions. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti and seconded by Commissioner McCarty.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Robert Dumbaugh said he did not oppose the project but opposed the 45 percent increase in the assessment since the initial petition circulated two years ago. He said the initial assessment was $4,437 per parcel but today's board approval would allow for $6,434.46.

Staff contended that the increase was due to the cost of pvc pipes and other materials. Even so, the interest rate was lowered from 80 percent to 60 percent. The cost would be about $75 per month as opposed to an original $55. Staff also informed the board that a $6-million contract approved earlier on the consent agenda would determine prices for the next three years. This would allow staff to inform property owners of the exact cost. Letters were sent to the property owners informing them of the price increase and giving them the option of withdrawing the petitions. No petition was withdrawn, staff stated.

Commissioners Masilotti and McCarty sought a way to decrease the payments and suggested the term of payment be doubled from 10 to 20 years. County Attorney Dytrych said the costs could be paid off at anytime within the given period and the property owners would not be penalized.
AMENDED MOTION to adopt the resolution and allow for a 20-year assessment period. The maker and seconder agreed.
Glenn Harman of Overbrook Place said he supported the water but was opposed to the increase.
UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

Commissioner Newell asked staff to revisit the design, joints, structure standards, dept, fire hydrant locations, permitting, administrative fees and reviews, and other pertinent aspect of the process, in an attempt to keep the assessment minimal.

4.G.
a. RESOLUTION R-2000-1532
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PER PARCEL METHOD OF ASSESSMENT FOR THE PINE BREEZE COURT WATER MAIN EXTENSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD THEREON. (P.O.P. 735640) ADOPTED 9-26-2000
b. RESOLUTION R-2000-1533
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE PINE BREEZE COURT WATER MAIN EXTENSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD THEREON. THE PROJECT WILL SERVE 16 PROPERTIES BASED ON 100 PERCENT ASSESSABLE COSTS OF $55,668.16 PAYABLE OVER 10 YEARS WITH 6.5 PERCENT INTEREST. (P.O.P. 735640) APPROVED 9-26-2000
MOTION to adopt the resolutions. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

4.H.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1534
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH FOR $1,137,807 TO ESTABLISH WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE AREA BOUNDARIES AND PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BILTMORE TERRACE SERVICE AREA. (P.O.P. 735639) APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1535
ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT FOR WATER SERVICE MAINTAINING BOYNTON BEACH'S ANNEXATION RIGHTS TO ONE PARCEL WITHIN THE BILTMORE TERRACE SERVICE AREA COVERED BY AN EXISTING DEVELOPER AGREEMENT. (P.O.P. 735639) APPROVED 9-26-2000
c. RESOLUTION R-2000-1536
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE BILTMORE TERRACE AREA WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD THEREON. THE PROJECT WILL SERVE 325 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES BASED ON 100 PERCENT ASSESSABLE COST ESTIMATED AT $1,235,482.60 PAYABLE OVER 20 YEARS AT 6.5 PERCENT INTEREST. ADOPTED AS AMENDED 9-26-2000
d. DOCUMENT R-2000-1537
CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 13 TO THE CONTRACT WITH HELLER-WEAVER AND SHERMETA, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,824 FOR DESIGN AND DRAFTING OF THE BILTMORE TERRACE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-834-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000
MOTION to approve the item. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti and seconded by Commissioner McCarty.
Commissioner Newell prefaced the item by stating that Biltmore Terrace development, which was in the Boynton Beach service area, asked for public water. The county worked at developing a system where services could be provided to the area.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tami Allmon said she represented the 42 percent of residents who opposed the project because they could not afford the costs although they too needed the water. She said the other 58 percent were supportive only because those residents were scared of contamination in the water. She alleged that their homes were built next to a leaking dump. She said the City of Boynton Beach should pay for the water improvements and not the residents.

Commissioner Masilotti said the subject was an issue to protect the health and welfare of the residents. He asked Ms. Allmon if some of the burden would be alleviated if the payment time was doubled to 20 years. Ms. Allmon responded that two liens would be filed against her home, one on the property and the other for the connection fee.

In response to Commissioner Masilotti's question of why the two costs were not combined, staff stated that the property owner was given misinformation. Staff said 59 percent of the residents voted yes, 27 percent said no to the improvements, and 14 percent did not return the petitions. Staff informed the board that a Fourth Terrace property had experienced contamination and that Fred Lot of the county health department said that benzene had been detected on that property about nine years ago and had not surfaced since. Staff claimed that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) originally had installed the filter and not the City of Boynton Beach. Charles Coltos of the FDEP said the state would pay the bill for the resident who experienced the contamination, staff informed the board. Staff agreed that liens would be placed on properties for the special assessment and for the service initiation fees.

In response to Commissioner Massilotti's question, staff explained that only the residents who wanted to connect to the system would pay the service initiation fee. Staff explained that with the front footage method, the assessment would vary by lot but that the typical assessment would be about $30 a month for 20 years.

In response to Commissioner Marcus, staff pointed out that the $30 monthly did not include the initiation fee which would be about $15 extra per month for the 20-years.

Ray Canales said residents were concerned because of the dump. He further explained that the area had been in agricultural production for many years and fertilizers and other chemicals had been used. He said he constantly gets his water checked but he was concerned about the health and safety of all the residents. He was supportive of the improvements.

David Kline and Robert Nelligan said they also supported the improvements. Mr. Kline commented on backup material he had provided the board and displayed a sample of the water from his water system. Mr. Nelligan said he and some other residents talked about getting help for those who would realize a hardship in paying the hook-up fees. Roberto Bahamades also spoke in support of the water improvement and expressed concern about the quality of his water.

Commissioner McCarty said she supports staff recommendations but would agree to extend the term to 20 years. She also stated that staff should be certain there was notification to the neighborhood of the county's hardship program so residents could take advantage of it. She commented that Boynton Beach could not be told it was liable until there was some evidence that the dump was causing contamination. She said the issue would then be dealt with between the city and those residents who found contamination on their property.

Norris Russell said he had lived in the community for 24 years and had watched the water quality decline every year. He suggested something be done for residents who could not afford equipment similar to that other residents had bought to enjoy the water. He requested the board consider the issue favorably.

At Commissioner Marcus' requested, Commissioner Newell said he supported the issue and that he and others had worked hard for a resolution to the problem for several years. He reiterated that the service area had to be exchanged with Boynton Beach and that Biltmore Terrace was a connection to the Western Way community which recently was approved for services. He said he was aware of the landfill in the area and commented that there must be monitoring wells as well. He asked staff if it was feasible to get an updated report on problems occurring at the site. He also asked staff to look at ways to reduce costs.

AMENDED MOTION to approve the item and to include a 20-year payment option. The maker and seconder agreed.

Commissioner Marcus contended that the board should have information about the monitoring wells because if problems occurred, the State of Florida should assist with the tie-ins. She suggested staff pursue the issue. She also stated that low-income residents should be made aware of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

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

Commissioner Newell asked staff to report back to the board on how the issues would be addressed.
(CLERK'S NOTE: See Page 34 for earlier discussion on item 4.A.)

4.A. RESOLUTION R-2000-1538
RESOLUTION ABANDONING A PORTION OF SAGINAW AVENUE FROM OSCEOLA DRIVE TO LOXAHATCHEE DRIVE, SARANAC AVENUE FROM OSCEOLA DRIVE TO LOXAHATCHEE DRIVE, AND LOXAHATCHEE DRIVE FROM SARANAC AVENUE TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OSWEGO AVENUE, LYING WITHIN THE PLAT OF WEST GATE ESTATES. (P.O.P. 728694) DISCUSSED 9-26-2000

Angela Usher of the school board said she had spoken with Larry Smith who had concerns about access to his property. She stated that Mr. Smith would access his property through Oswego Avenue. She informed the board that Mr. Smith had left the meeting after she responded favorably to his concerns.
MOTION to approve staff's recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Masilotti.
Joe Pitts spoke in support of the project.
UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

RECESS
At 10:34 a.m., the Vice-Chair declared a recess.
RECONVENE
At 10:36 a.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners McCarty, Marcus, Masilotti and Newell present.

5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.A. ADMINISTRATION
5.A.1.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1539
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BELLE GLADE PROVIDING FOR $21,666 TO FUND THE ALABAMA & GEORGIA STORE PROJECT UNDER ITS DEVELOPMENT REGIONS CORE GRANT PROGRAM ROUND IV FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1540
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH PROVIDING FOR $65,000 TO FUND THE MY EMOTIONS IN THE SUNSHINE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER PROJECT UNDER ITS DEVELOPMENT REGIONS CORE GRANT PROGRAM ROUND IV FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
c. DOCUMENT R-2000-1541
AGREEMENT WITH DELRAY BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROVIDING FOR $65,000 TO FUND AMAZING CREATIONS FLORIST, INC., AND THE MORGAN DAWES, INC., PROJECTS UNDER ITS DEVELOPMENT REGIONS CORE GRANT PROGRAM ROUND IV FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
d. DOCUMENT R-2000-1542
AGREEMENT WITH DELRAY BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROVIDING $50,000 TO FUND CREATION INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWCASES, INC., PROJECT UNDER ITS DEVELOPMENT REGIONS COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM ROUND IV FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
e. DOCUMENT R-2000-1543
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK PROVIDING $60,000 TO FUND THE PARK AVENUE BBQ AND THE STATE FARM INSURANCE BUSINESS OWNER'S PROJECTS UNDER ITS DEVELOPMENT REGIONS COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM ROUND IV FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
f. DOCUMENT R-2000-1544
AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF LAKE WORTH PROVIDING $65,000 TO FUND THE FACADE AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT UNDER ITS DEVELOPMENT REGIONS CORE GRANT PROGRAM ROUND IV FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
g. DOCUMENT R-2000-1545
AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF PAHOKEE PROVIDING $43,332 TO FUND THE HISTORIC 1935 EVERGLADES INN AND THE UNIGLADES ENTERPRISES PROJECTS UNDER ITS DEVELOPMENT REGIONS CORE/COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM ROUND IV FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
h. DOCUMENT R-2000-1546
AGREEMENT WITH RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROVIDING $65,000 TO FUND THE FACADE AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, FLORIDA MARINE EXPANSION PROGRAM, AND THE MAIN STREET PLAZA RENOVATION PROJECTS UNDER ITS DEVELOPMENT REGIONS CORE GRANT PROGRAM ROUND IV FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
i. DOCUMENT R-2000-1547
AGREEMENT WITH WESTGATE/BELVEDERE HOMES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDING $20,000 TO FUND THE PALM BEACH AUTOCARE & SALES PROJECT UNDER ITS DEVELOPMENT REGIONS COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM ROUND IV FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000
j. DOCUMENT R-2000-1548
AGREEMENT WITH WESTGATE/BELVEDERE HOMES COMMUNITY REDEVOLOPMENT AGENCY PROVIDING $45,000 TO FUND THE FOREIGN MOTOR WERKS, INC., PROJECT UNDER ITS DEVELOPMENT REGIONS COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM ROUND IV FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the agreements. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.A.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-1549
AGREEMENT FOR A GRANT WITH THE BUSINESS LOAN FUND OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC., FOR $170,000 TO SUPPORT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS TO A FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY RELENDING PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the agreement. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.A.3. DOCUMENT R-2000-1550
AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION, INC., FOR $50,000 FOR AN EQUESTRIAN INDUSTRY PROGRAM GRANT TO PRODUCE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO EXPAND THE INDUSTRY IN THE COUNTY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the agreement. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 4-0. Commissioner Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.A.4. DOCUMENT R-2000-1551
AGREEMENT WITH THE BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REVITALIZATION CORPORATION, (BEDR), FOR $80,000 FOR A BUSINESS INCUBATION PROGRAM GRANT TO PROVIDE FUNDING NECESSARY FOR THE AGENCY TO CONTINUE BUSINESS SERVICE IN THE COUNTY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED AS AMENDED 9-26-2000

Commissioner Marcus inquired on the status of the incubation program and staff responded that the criteria had been met except for revenue. On the BEDR contracts, a net of $1,570 was realized and that amount was expected to meet the $2,500 goal for raising monies.

Assistant County Administrator Verdenia Baker explained to the Board that:

  • Staff had defined the county's monitoring process including the deliverables, within the past year.
  • The incubators were aware of the process and have agreed to the measures.
  • Staff worked with the internal auditors, who agreed that the measures defined were attainable.
  • The business information network was developed to market the incubator program and expand the services.
  • The Economic Development Office (EDO) addressed findings related to the 1999 internal audit report.
  • The incubators had obtained facilities where they could provide in-wall space for their program.
  • The Technology Enterprise & Development, Inc., (TED Center) had been awarded a request for proposal for the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for the Atlantic Growth Redevelopment project, which would allow for 24,000 square feet.
  • The Enterprise Development for Glades Entrepreneurs, Inc., (EDGE Center) relocated to downtown Belle Glade to a facility that would provide space for in-wall clients.
  • BEDR Corporation had been certified to teach vocational training for their incubator program.
  • Staff had worked during the last year to better define the county's expectations.
  • The numbers mentioned in the backup were not put in as a specific measure although they would be reported to the board during the next reporting period.
  • Although the figures were not required as a measure to determine the grant funding, they could be used if the board directed staff to do so.
  • The Spanish Court was not a part of the BEDR contract but was a separate agreement.
  • The agreement was for a year but staff could give a six-month update.

Development Coordinator Michael Tarlitz responded to Commissioner Masilotti's question that the average cost associated with creating a job at the acceptable level of commitment was $10,000 by county policy. He said that Housing and Urban Development (HUD) criterion was $35,000 per job. Mr. Tarlitz said he was unable to give a review of BEDR job creation since 1997 but 35 businesses were still in existence. He said the county had been giving BEDR about $80,000 yearly. He agreed that the amount was acceptable for incubation businesses.

Commissioner Marcus suggested that staff report, for next year, the number of jobs created and the salary levels. Mr. Tarlitz said the figures totaled about $7,000 for BEDR. Commissioner Massilotti commented that statistic indicated that smaller businesses that prosper for 36 months had the opportunity of lasting for a productive life. He said the backup showed that two out of three of BEDR businesses failed. Staff pointed out that the chart was for all the incubation programs and those were typical of national numbers.

Ms. Baker pointed out that the gross revenue generated was not a performance measure for next year but staff could include it in the agreement if the board so desired. Commissioner Marcus asked if staff's recommendation of 20 percent included over-head expenses. Ms. Baker responded that some overhead costs should probably be included. She informed the Board that about 75 percent of incubators that service those level of clients were government supported. She said staff was attempting to get the county's program self sufficient within a five-year period and would continue to do so if the board so desired.

Assistant County Attorney Barbara Alterman stated that what needed to be done with these types of agreements as part of the deliverables, was to clearly identify the gross funds expected to be generated and what the county would be supporting through these programs.

Commissioner Marcus directed staff to add Ms. Alterman's suggestion to the contract.

Commissioner Masilotti requested staff to differentiate between the data provided for each program instead of combining all of the statistics. He commented that the board would be better able to identify the success of each program if the data was segregated. Ms. Baker promised to follow up with a memo. She commented that the performance was geographically dictated. She said that BEDR met all the goals except the gross revenue generated; TED met all, but EDGE did not meet its goals because of the difficulties in the Glades area.

MOTION to approve the business incubation grant agreement with BEDR, and direct staff to clearly identify the gross funds expected to be generated and what the county will support through the program, as stated by Ms. Alterman. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.A.5. DOCUMENT R-2000-1552
AGREEMENT WITH THE ENTERPRISE FOR GLADES ENTREPRENEUR, INC., (EDGE CENTER) FOR $80,000 FOR A BUSINESS INCUBATION PROGRAM GRANT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE FUNDING BUSINESS SERVICES IN THE COUNTY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, TO SEPTEMBER 30,2000. APPROVED AS AMENDED 9-26-2000
CLERK'S NOTE: This item was discussed and amended with the previous item, 5.A.4. See pages 44-46.)

MOTION to approve the agreement for the Glades Entrepreneur, Inc., with the addition to clearly identify the gross funds expected to be generated, and what the county will support through the program, as directed by Commissioner Marcus during the discussion of Item 5.A.4. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.A.6. DOCUMENT R-2000-1553
AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE & DEVELOPMENT, INC., (TED CENTER) FOR $80,000 FOR A BUSINESS INCUBATION PROGRAM GRANT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE FUNDING BUSINESS SERVICES IN THE COUNTY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. APPROVED AS AMENDED 9-26-2000
CLERK'S NOTE: This item was discussed and amended with item 5.A.4. See pages 44-46.)

MOTION to approve the agreement with the Center for Technology Enterprise & Development, Inc., with the addition to the agreement to clearly identify the gross funds expected to be generated and what the county will support through the program, as direction by Commissioner Marcus during the discussion on Item 5.A.4. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.A.7.
a. 
RELOCATION OF THE DROWNING PREVENTION COALITION TO OFFICE SPACE AT THE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE BUILDING. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b.  TWO NEW POSITIONS OF DROWNING PREVENTION PROGRAM MANAGER AND SPECIALIST AND HIRING OF THE TWO CURRENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000. APPROVED 9-26-2000
c. BUDGET TRANSFER 2001-006
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $50,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND TO THE FIRE RESCUE FUND TO PROVIDE OFFICE SPACE FOR THE DROWNING PREVENTION COALITION. APPROVED 9-26-2000
d. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2001-007
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $187,500 IN THE FIRE RESCUE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT FUND FOR SUPPORT OF THE DROWNING PREVENTION COALITION PROGRAM. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the item. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioner Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.A.8. DOCUMENT R-2000-1554
AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HEALTHCARE DISTRICT EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE OPTION FOR THE DISTRICT TO PURCHASE THE COUNTY HOME PROPERTY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, TO OCTOBER 17, 2000. (AMENDS R-95-930-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the amendment. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
5.B.1. 
PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 31, 2000, AT 9:30 A.M., AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING VIOLATIONS OF ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL PARKING ORDINANCES TO BE HEARD BY A HEARING OFFICER DESIGNATED TO PRESIDE OVER CIVIL TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FINES, FORFEITURES AND COURT COSTS; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the ordinance on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on October 31, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee and Roberts absent.

Commissioner Newell informed County Administrator Weisman that the gate to the parking garage was inoperable this morning and it caused traffic delay in entering the garage. Commissioner Marcus commented that county employees only should be allowed to use the garage since many spaces were now available elsewhere.

5.B.2. DELETED
5.B.3.
a. 
SETTLEMENT OF $266,024, INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND THE CLERK'S REGISTRY FEE OF $100, BUT EXCLUDING COSTS, IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION STYLED THE COUNTY VERSUS THOMAS W. WALTER, ET AL., PARCEL WMA 1-C AND WMA 1-C.1 ON HAVERHILL ROAD BETWEEN LANTANA ROAD AND MALELUCA LANE. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1583
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $136,824 IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEES AREA I FUND INCREASING DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HAVERHILL ROAD FROM LANTANA ROAD TO MALELUCA LANE PROJECT. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the settlement and the budget amendment. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.B.4.
a. 
SETTLEMENT OF $196,525 INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND THE CLERK'S REGISTRY FEE OF $100, BUT EXCLUDING COSTS, IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION STYLED THE COUNTY VERSUS THOMAS W. WALTER, ET AL., PARCEL WMA 1-B AND WMA 1-B.1 ON HAVERHILL ROAD BETWEEN LANTANA ROAD AND MALELUCA LANE. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1586
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $96,525 IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEES AREA I FUND INCREASING DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HAVERHILL ROAD FROM LANTANA ROAD TO MALELUCA LANE PROJECT. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the settlement and the budget amendment. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.C. PALM TRAN
5.C.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1555
AGREEMENT WITH ATC/VANCOM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, L.P., REGARDING TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR SPEC TRAN DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM. PALM TRAN STAFF WILL ASSUME DIRECT MANAGEMENT OF THE PARATRANSIT PROGRAM ON OCTOBER 1, 2000. (AMENDS R-99-395-D) APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the agreement. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.D. AIRPORTS
5.D.1.
a. 
THE STANDARD FORM, AIRLINE/AIRPORT USE AND LEASE AGREEMENT TO BE UTILIZED OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b. RESOLUTION R-2000-1556
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE STANDARD FORM AIRLINE/AIRPORT USE AND LEASE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS THERETO WHICH INCREASE OR DECREASE THE SIZE OF THE AIRLINE'S LEASEHOLD, ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PROVIDED SAID DOCUMENT FOLLOWS THE APPROVED FORMAT. ADOPTED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the form and to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 4-0. Commissioner Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.E. PUBLIC SAFETY
5.E.1. 
REQUEST FOR BOARD DIRECTION REGARDING A PROPOSED CONSUMER PROTECTION ORDINANCE FOR COUNTY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH WOULD REQUIRE EASILY READABLE CASH REGISTER PRICE DISPLAYS FOR ALL ITEMS UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CODE (UPC) SCANNED FOR PURCHASE, AND STORE MERCHANDISE RETURN POLICIES TO BE POSTED OR DIRECTLY COMMUNICATED TO CONSUMERS. DISCUSSED 9-26-2000

Commissioner McCarty said the burden on the parent establishments would be onerous if such ordinance was considered. She said she thought the enforcement would be cumbersome and expensive and probably would be non-existent in reality.

She said no one had complained to her about the issue in her 14 years of elected office and that she thought the return policies were visible. She said an ordinance would be a burden on the small retailers and the small business owners. She said she did not support the idea.

Commissioner Masilotti questioned the plans for enforcement and Assistant County Administrator Vince Bonvento said the county could not supply the manpower to visit all the stores in the county. In further response to Commissioner Masilotti, Director of the Consumer Affairs Division Dennis Moore informed the board that his office had received only a few complaints and that a survey of other urban counties proved that complaints were minimal. He said state policy allowed the consumer to return merchandise within 30 days for reimbursement unless there already was a return policy posted in the establishment. He contended that this proposal would only require the businesses to tell up front what their return policies were.

Commissioner Newell pointed out that Broward and Dade Counties already had ordinances similar to the proposal in place. Staff shared the information that both those counties had ordinances to address UPC scanning but only Broward County had laws for the refund policy.

Commissioner Marcus said she had encountered no problems with the issue. Commissioner Newell stated that he brought the issue forward to satisfy complaints. He said the item concerned department stores where the consumer cannot see the transaction screen. He suggested letters be sent to those stores. Commissioner Marcus also suggested the Consumer Affairs Board write letters to motivate some of the stores and that the board could revisit the issue if the problem continued. Mr. Bonvento said staff could also write letters to some of the national stores. Commissioner McCarty suggested the letters be copied to the print and broadcast media as an attempt to prevent the county from adopting an ordinance that it would be unable to enforce.

The board's consensus was to direct staff to develop within the Consumers Affairs Division a method to notify the businesses of the concern brought forth. Staff was directed to bring the issue to the board's attention if there was no response within a reasonable period.

5.F. COURT ADMINISTRATION
5.F.1. 
THE CLASSIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTUAL COUNSELORS CURRENTLY UTILIZED IN THE SUPERVISED VISITATION/MONITORED EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO 13 PERMANENT PART-TIME EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approved the item. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.G. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
5.G.1.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1557
ASSIGNMENT FROM THE CONSERVATION FUND (TCF) OF THREE OPTIONS AGREEMENTS FOR SALE AND PURCHASE, AS AMENDED, FOR THE TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $11,646,750 FOR APPROXIMATELY 310.58 ACRES IN THE AGRICULTURAL RESERVE FROM MARGARET A. YORK, TRUSTEE, FOR $3,750,750 FOR 100.2 ACRES; GEORGE AND LORRIE YORK FOR $3,749,250 FOR 99.98 ACRES; AND LLOYD DOLLINS, TRUSTEE OF THE MAX YORK TRUST, FOR $4,146,750 FOR 110.58 ACRES; SUBJECT TO PRE-CLOSING DUE DILIGENCE. APPROVED 9-26-2000
b.  THE EXPENDITURE OF $11,646,750 FROM COUNTY CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION BOND FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE PROPERTIES UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE OPTION AGREEMENTS FOR SALE AND PURCHASE, AS AMENDED. (APPROVED 9-26-2000
c.  THE CONSERVATION FUND'S FEE OF $116,468 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE THREE PROPERTIES PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY. APPROVED 9-26-2000
d. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1571
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $11,773,218 WITHIN THE $75 MILLION GENERAL OBLIGATION CONSERVATION LAND 1999 CONSERVATION TRUST FUND FROM RESERVES TO THE AGRICULTURAL RESERVE PROJECT ACCOUNT WHICH INCLUDES EXPENDITURE OF $10,000 FOR SITE PREPARATION WORK, FENCING INITIAL SIGNAGE, AND STAFF TIME TO ADMINISTER PROGRAM RELATING TO THE PROPERTIES. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the item. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

5.H. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
5.H.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1558
THE COUNTY ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 TO FISCAL YEAR 2005. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the analysis. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0.

5.I. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS
5.I.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1559
CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH CHARLES S. WHITESIDE, INC., FOR $176,575 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HAGEN RANCH ROAD CLEARING AND GRUBBING FROM WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD. AMENDS R-2000-1274) APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the change order 1. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
6.A. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
6.A.1. 
APPOINTMENT OF ALLEN PRESTON AS VICE-CHAIR TO THE WESTGATE/ BELVEDERE HOMES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY UNTIL MAY 31, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the appointment. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

6.B. PUBLIC SAFETY
6.B.1. 
APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL S. PIKULA TO THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS HEARING BOARD TO FILL THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESSPERSON POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the appointment. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

6.C. COMMUNITY SERVICES
6.C.1. 
REAPPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE HIV COMPREHENSIVE AIDS RESOURCES EMERGENCY COUNCIL FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 2002: WILLIAM ALBURY, BRUCE CONLIN, BARTHELEMY DEMEZIER, JESUS DIAZ, CHARLES FALANA, MARY ANN JONES, Ph.D.; VICTOR JONES, WALTER KRUEGER, SHIRLEY LANIER, THOMAS ALAN MENARD, TANYA PALMER, MARY JANE REYNOLDS, VICTORIA STEVENS, BARBARA TAYLOR, DAVID WALKER AND AUTRIE MOORE-WILLIAMS. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the appointments. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

6.D. PARKS AND RECREATION
6.D.1. 
APPOINTMENTS TO THE WEST JUPITER COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF MARY POWELL AND GERALD CHRISTIAN AND THE REAPPOINTMENT OF EVELYN H. DIMARZIO, JANET ROYALS, W. JAY HUNSTON, JR., THELMA PITTMAN, GRACE HUNTER, IDELLA HARRIS, AND BRUCE BURLINGAME, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2000, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the appointments and reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

6.D.2.  APPOINTMENTS TO THE WESTGATE COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF BETTY O'NEAL AND CHARLES O'NEAL, AND JIM TERMINELLI, MILDRED DAVIS, VIVIAN TRIPLETT, SANDRE BELCHER, GLEN BROWN, KEANE ARCHIBALD, AND LELITIA SHARRY, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2000, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the appointments and reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

6.E. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
6.E.1. 
REAPPOINTMENT OF MIMI LEVINSON TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the appointment. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

6.E.2.  APPOINTMENT OF GEORGIA JACOVIELLO TO THE EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY. APPROVED 9-26-2000
MOTION to approve the appointment. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

7. STAFF COMMENTS
7.A. ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS
7.A.1. 
REQUEST FOR 3.D.3.b., BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROVAL.
County Administrator Robert Weisman informed the board that the budget amendment labeled item 3.D.3.b. was included in the board's backup package, though it was inadvertently omitted from the agenda. He requested the board to verbalize approval of the item in a motion.

3.D.3.b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1576
BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $383,200 INCREASING DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE 95TH AVENUE SOUTH FROM GLADES ROAD TO THE JEWISH CENTER PROJECT. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the budget amendment. Motion by Commissioner Masilotti, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

7.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY - NONE

8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
8.A. COMMISSIONER TONY MASILOTTI
8.A.1.  REQUEST TO PUT FEDERALLY ASSISTED AGENCY ITEM ON THE AGENDA FOR BOARD DISCUSSION. DISCUSSED 9-26-2000

Commissioner Masilotti recalled that about two months ago, the board reviewed expenditures for the Federally Assisted Agencies (FAAs). He said that the board had put five percent in the budget to be allocated toward the Glades initiatives and it was being advertised as such. The county received a proposal after the board had voted and decided to redirect those funds. Staff moved $165,000 and put it into other areas, he contended. He expressed concern. He said 30 days ago, staff promised an explanation but he had not heard it. He asked County Administrator Weisman to schedule the item on a future agenda.

Mr. Weisman commented that he thought the issue was discussed at the budget workshop but that staff would bring it to the board for discussion.

Commissioner Massilotti said there were some shortcomings. The Glades initiatives allocated five percent of the dollars to be used by agencies to coordinate benefits. Staff felt the goals were not being met, however, and reallocated some of the monies, he contended. He said he thought it was inappropriate for staff to make changes after the board had voted.

No backup provided.

8.B. COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY
8.B.1. 
PROCLAMATION WELCOMING THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE. APPROVED 9-26-2000

MOTION to approve the proclamation. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

8.B.2.  REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION HONORING VENUS WILLIAMS TO BE PRESENTED AT GALA. DISCUSSED 9-26-2000

Commissioner McCarty informed the board that a gala was planned to honor Venus Williams. She requested the board to approve a proclamation to be presented at this event.

Commissioner Marcus stated that staff already was working on a similar project. Commissioner McCarty agreed but informed the board that this would be a separate endeavor.

County Attorney Denise Dytrych stated that the board's direction was to honor both Williams sisters and the golfer, Carey Webb, but a separate presentation would be appropriate for the occasion.

Commissioner McCarty said the Center for Technology Enterprise and Development (TED Center) was honoring Ms. Williams at "The TED's Best Annual Gala Banquet". She said Commissioner Lee was asked to make a presentation.

Commissioner Marcus asked staff to coordinate with Commissioner Lee's office to be certain the presentations would not create a conflict. Commissioner McCarty then suggested a letter.

No backup provided.

8.B.3.  REQUEST FOR UPDATE ON TRAFFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS REVIEW COMMITTEE. DISCUSSED 9-26-2000

Commissioner McCarty asked staff for a report on the progress of the Traffic Performance Standard Review Committee selection. She said she had been getting request from residents who would like to serve and she wanted to be certain the issue was progressing.

No backup provided.

8.B.4.  STAFF TO RESEARCH AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION PROPERTIES. DISCUSSED 9-26-2000
Commissioner McCarty commented on property owners who display cattle on properties to obtain agricultural exemption although those properties would be rated as commercial. She asked staff to research the issue and, if it was governed by state legislation, the matter should be addressed on the state's agenda for changes.

Commissioner Masilotti asked if the task was a function of the tax collector. Commissioner McCarty pointed out that the property appraiser appraises the property and makes the determination as to the designated use. She said properties had been identified in the northern county and also in the Boynton Beach area. She suggested staff consult the property appraiser to determine its method of operation in regard to the issue. She said if the property was deemed agricultural, the exemption should be granted but the practice should not create an opportunity for property owners to get out of paying what was due for taxes.

No backup provided.

8.C. COMMISSIONER KAREN MARCUS
8.C.1. RESOLUTION R-2000-1560
RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING TRANS WORLD AIRLINES TO CONTINUE AIR SERVICE AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. ADOPTED 9-26-2000

Commissioner Marcus requested adoption of a resolution to encourage Trans World Airlines to remain at the county's international airport. She said the Cardinals baseball team already had made an effort to encourage the airline to continue doing business in the county. The county should also join in the effort, she stated. She said staff was in the process of scheduling a meeting with the airline.

MOTION to adopt the resolution which staff will develop for the chair's signature. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

8.C.2.  COMMISSIONER WARREN NEWELL TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY ON THE REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL COMMITTEE FOR THE COUNTY COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF LAKE OKEECHOBEE, ST. LUCIE, AND CALOSAHATCHEE ESTUARIES. APPROVED 9-26-2000

Commissioner Marcus stated that she attended the regional planning council meeting the past Friday. She said there was discussion about membership to the Coalition for Responsible Management of Lake Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Calosahatchee Estuaries. She said representation from Palm Beach County was also discussed and a county representative was invited to attend the coalition's next meeting. Commissioner Marcus suggested Commissioner Newell be appointed as the representative and perhaps he could obtain membership in the coalition.

MOTION to appoint Commissioner Newell to represent the County. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, and Roberts absent.

8.D. COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON - None
8.E. COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE - Absent
8.F. COMMISSIONER WARREN NEWELL - None
8.G. COMMISSIONER CAROL ROBERTS - Absent

9. ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 11:14 a.m.

ATTESTED: APPROVED:

Clerk Chair

 

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