ORDER OF BUSINESS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

MAY 15, 2007

TUESDAY COMMISSION

9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS

1. CALL TO ORDER

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation

C. Pledge of Allegiance

2. AGENDA APPROVAL

A. Additions, Deletions, Substitutions

B. Adoption

3. CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 6 - 29)

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages 30 - 31)

5. REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 32 - 35)

TIME CERTAIN – 11:00A.M. (Welcome to British Consulate)

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 36)

7. STAFF COMMENTS (Page 37)

8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 38)

9. ADJOURNMENT (Page 38)

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CONSENT AGENDA

A. ADMINISTRATION

Page 6

3A-1 Resolutions from municipalities regarding “Organized Criminal Activity” and regional transportation

3A-2 Budget Amendments regarding 1^st Cent Tourist Development Local Option Tax

3A-3 Agreement with Bryan Boysaw & Assoc. for Economic Development Set-Aside Program

B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER

Page 6

3B-1 Warrant list

3B-2 Minutes

Page 7

3B-3 Contracts and claims settlements list

3B-4 Change orders, work task orders, minor contracts and final payments

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 7

3C-1 Agreement with Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful for beautification grants review

3C-2 Renewal of the traffic signal design services agreement w/Progressive Design & Engineering

Page 8

3C-3 Contract with Florida Highway Products for annual micro-surfacing contract

3C-4 Contract with Florida Highway Products for annual open graded asphalt pavement contract

3C-5 Contract with Ranger Construction for Royal Palm Beach Blvd/Orange Blvd intersection

3C-6 Budget Transfer to street lighting program

3C-7 Budget Transfer to Idlewilde Road speed humps

3C-8 Budget Transfer to Yellow Brick Road improvements

Page 9

3C-9 Contract with Rosso Paving & Drainage for Cain Blvd/Glades Rd intersection

3C-10 Traffic Performance Standards Appeals Board membership update

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 9

3D-1 Resignation, Appointment & Acceptance Agreement between Wachovia Bank and U.S. Bank regarding Boca Raton Jewish Community Day School bonds

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

Page 9

3E-1 Agreement with Oakwood Center for housing beds for disabled homeless individuals

Page 10

3E-2 Contracts with various provider agencies regarding Ryan White funds

3E-3 Deleted

Page 11

3E-4 HUD Renewal Application for supportive housing program/Shelter Plus Care Application

3E-5 Lease Agreement with Susan Stechnij and Santiago Boiton for temporary housing

3E-6 Lease Agreement with Operation Hope, Inc. for temporary housing

F. AIRPORTS

Page 12

3F-1 Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT for pavement rehabilitation at North County Airport

3F-2 Joint Participation Agreement w/FDOT for runway threshold improvements at Lantana Airport

3F-3 Change Order No. 7 w/David Brooks Enterprises for Admin/Communications facilities at PBIA

3F-4 Termination of Hangar Lease Agreement with ES Holdings, LLC

Page 13

3F-5 Third Amendment with Embarq Payphone Services for pay telephone concession

3F-6 Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT for taxilane rehabilitation at Glades Airport

3F-7 Contract with Hypower, Inc. for roadway, parking and terminal signage at PBIA

3F-8 Receive and file three (3) standard agreements for Airports

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G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 14

3G-1 Budget Amendments regarding $10.5M Taxable Bond Anticipation Notes (Convention Center Hotel Project)

3G-2 Budget Transfer from school impact fee reserve and revenue accounts

H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 14

3H-1 Amendment No. 12 with Catalfumo Construction regarding PBSO Aviation Unit facility

Page 15

3H-2 Supplement No. 1 with Stephen Boruff Architects & Planners regarding Fire Station No. 32

3H-3 Supplement No. 1 with Stephen Boruff Architects & Planners regarding Fire Station No. 14

3H-4 Unity of Title for Wellington Library branch

3H-5 Unity of Title for Royal Palm Beach Library branch

3H-6 Payment to The School District for improvements to ballfields at West Boynton District Park

Page 16

3H-7 Resolution requesting conveyance of .25 acres from FDOT needed for Transfer Facility

3H-8 Agreement for Purchase and Sale w/Bettina Godziszewski for parcel adjacent to Westgate Park

Page 17

3H-9 First Amendment with City of Lake Worth for well sites and transmission pipeline at John Prince Park

3H-10 Utility Easement Agreement in favor of FPL for Central Region Reclaimed Water facility

Page 18

3H-11 Agreement for Purchase and Sale w/SPTMRT Properties for Fire Station No. 56 land

I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Page 18

3I-1 Agreement with City of South Bay for Community Development Block Grant funds

Page 19

3I-2 Amendment No. 3 with City of Greenacres for Community Development Block Grant funds

3I-3 Agreement with Westgate/Belvedere Homes CRA for street lighting in Golfview Heights

3I-4 Amendment No. 2 with City of Riviera Beach for Community Development Block Grant funds

Page 20

3I-5 Amendment No. 1 with Town of Lake Park for Community Development Block Grant funds

J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING - None

K. WATER UTILITIES

Page 20

3K-1 Resolution amending Horse Shoe Acres Water Main Extension project

3K-2 Resolution amending Palmetto Road Water Main Extension project

3K-3 Change Order No. 3 with R.J. Sullivan for WTP No. 8 Expansion project

Page 21

3K-4 Change Order No. 6 with Garney Companies for Northern Region Utility project

3K-5 Deleted

3K-6 CSA No. 10 with Brown & Caldwell for WTP No. 3 production wells

3K-7 Deleted

3K-8 Receive and file contracts for Storm Water Endwall repair projects

Page 22

3K-9 Receive and file 8 standard development agreements or renewal agreements for WUD

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Page 22

3L-1 Interlocal Agreement with Martin County for regional water resource study

Page 23

3L-2 Interlocal Agreement with Town of South Palm Beach for erosion control project

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M. PARKS & RECREATION

Page 23

3M-1 Agreement with Expanding and Preserving Our Cultural Heritage for Kids Cultural Club

3M-2 Agreement with Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County for Israel Independence Day Celebration

3M-3 Agreement with Town of Lake Clarke Shores for Memorial/Lake Clarke Shores Park

3M-4 Agreement with Town of Manalapan for J. Turner Moore Memorial Library lecture series

Page 24

3M-5 Agreement with Seagull Industries for the Disabled for senior graduation activities/field trips

3M-6 Agreement with The Center for Youth Activities for after school programs

3M-7 School Board RAP for Olympic Heights sports programs

3M-8 School Board RAP for Wellington High for football uniforms and equipment

3M-9 School Board RAP for Forest Hill High for Project Graduation

3M-10 School Board RAP for Wellington High for Project Graduation

Page 25

3M-11 School Board RAP for Jupiter Middle for gymnasium mats and tennis court resurfacing

3M-12 School Board RAP for Wellington High for Performing Arts performing attire

3M-13 School Board RAP for H.L. Johnson Elementary for after school programs

3M-14 School Board RAP for Wellington High for baseball uniforms and equipment

3M-15 Agreement with Boys and Girls Clubs for Palm Beach-opoly and youth programs

Page 26

3M-16 School Board RAP for 6^th Annual Race for the Arts

3M-17 RAP allocation for Veteran’s Park Memorial Day event

3M-18 Budget Transfer to Burt Reynolds Park improvements

N. LIBRARY

Page 26

3N-1 Award Agreement for Institutional Scholarship with Public Library Association

P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None

Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Page 27

3Q-1 First Amendment with City of Riviera Beach to support Weed and Support program

R. HUMAN RESOURCES - None

S. FIRE RESCUE - None

T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None

U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES

Page 27

3U-1 Renewal of Oracle Database Software Maintenance Agreement

V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None

W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None

X. PUBLIC SAFETY

Page 27

3X-1 Agreement with Public Entity Risk Institute to support the creation of a public-private disaster preparedness partnership

Y. PURCHASING - None

Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None

AA. PALM TRAN - None

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

BB. INTERNAL AUDITOR

Page 28

3BB-1 Amendment No. 3 with Joseph Bergeron, Internal Auditor for contract extension/salary adjustment

CC. SHERIFF

Page 28

3CC-1 Violent Crime and Drug Control Port St. Lucie Grant award

3CC-2 FDOT Bicycle Safety Education Program grant award

Page 29

3CC-3 Agreement with Town of Mangonia Park regarding New Hope program

3CC-4 Budget Transfer in Law Enforcement Trust Fund for drug abuse prevention/education; and crime prevention programs

PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M.

Page 30

4A Ordinance granting exemption from certain ad valorem taxation to Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc.

4B Resolution confirming the special assessment process for Evans Lane Water Main Extension

Page 31

4C Application of Saint Andrew’s School of Boca Raton for Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds

REGULAR AGENDA

ADMINISTRATION

Page 32

5A-1 Welcome to British Consulate – TIME CERTAIN 11:00A.M.

5A-2 Amendment to local policies regarding business loan program funded by HUD

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Page 32

5B-1 Donation of 78.2 acre preserve area from Carleton Oaks Homeowners Association

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 33

5C-1 Agreement with Frenchman’s Yacht Club Developers for resolution of a breach of contract claim

FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 33

5D-1 Road Extension Agreement with Callery-Judge Grove and Seminole Improvement District for .446 acres in connection with construction of County’s Acreage Communities’ facilities

Page 34

5D-2 First Amendment with Bedner Farm, Inc. for 262 acres in Ag Reserves

PALM TRAN

Page 35

5E-1 Resolution conveying five (5) buses to various organizations

BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 36)

STAFF COMMENTS (Page 37)

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 38)

ADJOURNMENT (Page 38)

MAY 15, 2007

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

A. ADMINISTRATION

1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file:

A) Resolution No. 24-2007 of the City of Lake Worth, Florida, urging members of the Florida Legislature to support House Bill 1363 entitled “Organized Criminal Activity” to create additional penalties for gang members; and

B) Resolution No. 26-07 of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in support of the Florida Department of Transportation and its affiliated regional transportation agencies to recommend strategic investment in the Florida East Coast Corridor areas to expand local and regional passenger service.

2. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) Budget Amendment of $3,745,900 in the 1^st Cent Tourist Development Local Option Tax Fund to set up revenues, reserves and a transfer of funds to the Public Building Improvement Fund for design and other costs for the Convention Center Parking Garage and Tunnel; and

B) Budget Amendment of $1,000,000 in the Public Building Improvement Fund to recognize the transfer from the 1^st Cent Tourist Development Local Option Tax Fund for design and other costs for the Convention Center Parking Garage and Tunnel.

Summary: On April 10, 2007, the Board approved a Development Agreement with Ocean Properties LLC, Convention Center Residential Development LLC, Convention Center Garage Development LLC and Convention Center Tunnel Development LLC to construct the Convention Center Hotel, Residential Condominiums, Garage and Tunnel. These Budget Amendments set up the budget for the design and other costs for the parking garage and tunnel. Countywide (PFK)

3. Staff recommends motion to approve: an Agreement with Bryan Boysaw & Associates under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/Economic Development Set-Aside Program for $60,000. SUMMARY: On December 5, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved four (4) CDBG/Economic Set-Aside projects for Fiscal Year 2006/2007 funding (Item 5A-3). Through the funding granted, Bryan Boysaw & Associates will create four (4) full-time equivalent positions. The Agreement with Bryan Boysaw & Associates is retroactive and commenced on April 2, 2007. Countywide/District 7 (DW)

B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER

1. Staff recommends motion to approve: Warrant List.

2. Staff recommends motion to approve: the following final minutes of the Board of County Commissioners= meetings:

Meeting Type Meeting Date

Workshop August 22, 2006

Joint Meeting w/League of Cities August 22, 2006

Child Care Facilities Board December 5, 2006

Regular December 5, 2006

Zoning February 22, 2007

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B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER (Cont’d)

3. Staff recommends motion to approve: Contracts (regular & hurricane-related) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the Clerk & Comptroller=s Office. Countywide

4. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments and other items approved by the Contract Review Committee and by the department heads for the Engineering Department; Facilities Development and Operations Department; Water Utilities Department; Environmental Resources Management Department; and the Department of Airports during March 2007. Countywide

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

1. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) a Financial Assistance Agreement with Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful (KPBCB) to provide a reimbursement contribution not-to-exceed $10,000 from District 1;

B) a second Financial Assistance Agreement with KPBCB to provide a reimbursement contribution not-to-exceed $10,000 from District 4;

C) a Budget Transfer of $20,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for Districts 1 and 4 ($10,000 each District) to Cabana Colony Local Drainage; and

D) a Budget Transfer of $20,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund from Cabana Colony Local Drainage to KPBCB.

SUMMARY: These items provide funding of $20,000 to KPBCB for Fiscal Year 2007. The efforts of KPBCB serve a public purpose by promoting and facilitating public and community area enhancement programs and by promoting, facilitating, and reviewing beautification grants for the purpose of enhancing thoroughfare roadways throughout Palm Beach County. Countywide (MRE)

2. Staff recommends motion to approve: the renewal of the Traffic Signal Design Services Agreement with the following firm:

Original

Firm Name Agreement Date Resolution No.

Progressive Design and

Engineering, Inc. May 3, 2005 R2005-0858

SUMMARY: This Agreement is being considered for renewal for required professional services, on a task order basis. Countywide (PFK)

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C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)

3. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract with Florida Highway Products, Inc. (FHP), the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, not-to-exceed the total value of $50,000 for task orders which may be issued for the Annual Micro-Surfacing Contract. SUMMARY: The Annual Micro-Surfacing Contract consists of overlaying existing pavement on various roads. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the project is 15%. The SBE participation committed for the project by FHP is 8.67% overall. The second low bidder, North Florida Emulsions, Inc., committed to 9.72% SBE participation. Since the second low bidder’s bid price was more than 10% higher than the low bidder, as per our SBE Ordinance, the contract must be awarded to FHP. Countywide (MRE)

4. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract with Florida Highway Products, Inc. (FHP) the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, not-to-exceed the total value of $100,000 for task orders, which may be issued for the Annual Open Graded Asphalt Pavement Contract. SUMMARY: The Annual Open Graded Asphalt Pavement Contract consists of furnishing all management and supervision, materials, labor and equipment necessary to maintain traffic and place a cold-mix open graded asphaltic concrete pavement surface on the roadways. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the project is 15%. The SBE participation committed for the project by FHP is 8.42% overall. The second low bidder, North Florida Emulsions, Inc., committed to 13.73% SBE participation. Since the second low bidder’s bid price was more than 10% higher than the low bidder, as per our SBE Ordinance, the contract must be awarded to FHP. Countywide (MRE)

5. Staff recommends motion to approve: a $1,544,959 Contract with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. (Ranger), the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the construction of Royal Palm Beach Boulevard and Orange Boulevard intersection improvements (Project). SUMMARY: This Contract will provide all the work necessary to construct the project. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the project is 15% overall. The SBE participation committed for the project by Ranger is 15.05%. District 6 (MRE)

6. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $10,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from District 2 Reserves to the Street Lighting Program. SUMMARY: The District 2 Commissioner has authorized funding to study street lighting options in the Wynnewood and Woodcrest communities. The study will address underground and overhead utilities issues, feasibility of installations, and all costs associated with installation and ongoing operation and maintenance costs. District 2 (MRE)

7. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $8,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 1 to Idlewilde Road speed humps - District 1. SUMMARY: The District 1 Transportation Improvement Fund will pay for the requested speed humps on Idlewilde Road east of Prosperity Farms Road, to improve safety and reduce speeding. District 1 (MRE)

8. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $22,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 3 to Yellow Brick Road improvements - District 3. SUMMARY: This Budget Transfer will fund the resurfacing, signing, and striping of Yellow Brick Road. District 3 (MRE)

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C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)

9. Staff recommends motion to approve: a $740,705.80 Contract with Rosso Paving & Drainage, Inc. (Rosso), the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the construction of Cain Boulevard and Glades Road intersection improvements (Project). SUMMARY: This Contract will provide all the work necessary to construct the project. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the project is 15% overall. The SBE participation committed for the project by Rosso is 58.22%. District 5 (MRE)

10. Staff recommends motion to update: the Traffic Performance Standards (TPS) Appeals Board membership as established in the Countywide Traffic Performance Standards Ordinance 90-40. SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners recently updated the Appeals Board membership. Staff now requests that the following additional members be added to the Board eligible list. These appointments will be for a period of two (2) years. All appointees are eligible to serve at a given meeting, but only one (1) in each category will be seated for a given hearing. Countywide (LB)

Nominees

Professional Traffic Engineer Employed by another Florida County

Don Donaldson, P.E., County Engineering Director, Martin County

Professional Traffic Engineer Employed by the Florida Department of Transportation, District IV

Jonathan Overton, P.E., Traffic Operations

Steve Braun, P.E., Environmental Management

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: the fully executed Resignation, Appointment and Acceptance Agreement between Wachovia Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association, Boca Raton Jewish Community Day School, Inc., and Palm Beach County, Florida. SUMMARY: Resolution No. R99-1593 authorized issuance of bonds for the Boca Raton Jewish Community Day School, Inc. project. Under the terms of the bond documents Wachovia Bank served as Trustee. Wachovia resigned as Trustee and U.S. Bank became the Successor Trustee. The parties then executed the Resignation, Appointment and Acceptance Agreement. The fully executed Resignation, Appointment and Acceptance Agreement should now be received and filed in the Minutes Department. Countywide (PFK)

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

1. Staff recommends motion to approve: Agreement with Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. for the period of June 1, 2007, through May 31, 2008, in an amount of $146,443, for 15 permanent housing beds for disabled, homeless individuals. SUMMARY: This Agreement with Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. is a collaborative with the Division of Human Services funded under a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Shelter Plus Care Program Grant. The grant provides rental assistance for permanent housing beds for fifteen (15) homeless, disabled individuals. No local match is required by the County for this grant. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)

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E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)

2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Contracts with listed provider agencies for the period March 1, 2007, through February 29, 2008, totaling $5,094,024 for Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief Formula funds:

A) Compass, Inc. $ 275,099

B) Comprehensive AIDS Program $ 1,224,440

C) Comprehensive Community Care Network, Inc $ 406,787

D) Florida Housing Corporation $ 50,000

E) Gratitude House $ 30,325

F) Health Care District of Palm Beach County $ 656,001

G) Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County $ 139,274

H) Minority Development & Empowerment, Inc. $ 139,272

I) Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. $ 58,787

J) Palm Beach County Health Department $ 1,497,171

K) Treasure Coast Health Council- Medical $ 426,848

L) Treasure Coast Health Council-Support $ 190,020

Total $ 5,094,024

SUMMARY: A Notice of Grant Award from the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) was received on March 5, 2007, that conveys an award for the contract period March 1, 2007, through February 29, 2008. Total funds awarded are $5,769,416, of which $576,941 is allocated for Grantee Administration (which includes $190,020 for Support Services subcontracted to Treasure Coast Health Council listed above); and $288,471 for Quality Management. Additional funds for this contract period are expected from HRSA under a separate supplemental grant award. The grantee, Palm Beach County, is responsible for selecting and contracting with service providers. The HIV Care Council is charged with the sole responsibility of determining service priorities and the allocation of funding the service priorities. The grant award is for the provision of services related to HIV affected clients, such as case management, medical care, dental care and substance abuse treatment. The agencies listed were selected through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and have been recommended to receive funding. (Ryan White) Countywide (TKF)

3. DELETED

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E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)

4. Staff recommends motion to:

A) approve the 2007 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Renewal Application for the Supportive Housing Program for the period of January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 in the amount of $ 438,254;

B) approve the Shelter Plus Care Renewal Application for the period of June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009 in the amount of $161,100; and

C) delegate authority to the County Administrator, or his designee to sign the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Supportive Housing Program grant agreements.

SUMMARY: The Supportive Housing Program (SHP) will continue funding 30 transitional housing beds and supportive services, including specialized Case Management for the Homeless Outreach Teams (HOT). A cash match is required (20% Supportive Services - $46,940 and 25% Operating - $44,831) in the amount of $91,771. This match will be budgeted in the FY 2009 budget process. The Shelter Plus Care Grant provides Sponsor Based Rental assistance for fifteen (15) disabled individuals. There is no cash match requirement for the grant, but an in-kind match is provided by the partner agency in the form of supportive services. (Human Services) Countywide (TKF)

5. Staff recommends motion to approve: Lease Agreement with Susan Stechnij and Santiago Boiton for the period June 1, 2007, through May 30, 2008, in an amount not-to-exceed $27,900 to provide temporary housing for Community Action Program (CAP) clients. SUMMARY: The Community Action Program receives funds through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) to provide temporary shelter for low-income individuals and families. Clients who meet certain income criteria receive housing for a maximum of one (1) year with the average stay being three (3) to six (6) months. The leased property at 164 E. 2^nd Street in Pahokee provides for:

Suite 1 & Suite 2 2 Room suites w/private bath furnished

w/central A/C (electricity included)

This Lease was prepared by Property and Real Estate Management Division and includes an option to renew for twelve (12) months, if funding is available at the current lease rate. The total cost of the lease is $27,900, which consists of $23,250 in Federal funds and $4,650 in County funds. The Lease spans two (2) fiscal years. County match is included in the FY 2007 budget and will be requested in the FY 2008 budget. (Community Action Program) District 6 (TKF)

6. Staff recommends motion to approve: Lease Agreement with Operation Hope, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $22,200, for the period June 1, 2007, through May 31, 2008 to provide temporary housing for Community Action Program (CAP) clients.