ORDER OF BUSINESS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

 

JUNE 19, 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 - 33)

 

4.         PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages 34 - 36)

 

5.         REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 37 - 40)

            TIME CERTAIN – 11:00 A.M. (Consulate of Finland)  (Page 37)

            TIME CERTAIN – 2:00 P.M.  (Let Us Vote Committee)  (Page 38)

 

6.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Pages 41 - 42)

 

7.         STAFF COMMENTS (Page 43)

 

8.         COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 44)

 

9.         ADJOURNMENT (Page 44)

 

 

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA

 

A.  ADMINISTRATION

Page 6

            3A-1    Resolution by Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners regarding SFRTA

            3A-2    Golf Tournament Agreement with Trump International for charitable golf tournament

            3A-3    Agreement with City of South Bay for street repairs to S.W. 7th Avenue

            3A-4    Reimbursement of attorney’s fee and cost for defending ethics complaint

            3A-5    Agreement with Bryan Boysaw & Associates for CDBG funds

Page 7

            3A-6    Payment to Florida Association of Counties for County Pre-Emption issues

            3A-7    Agreement with Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc. for ad valorem tax exemption

           

B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER

Page 7

            3B-1    Warrant list

            3B-2    Minutes

            3B-3    Contracts and claims settlements list

            3B-4    State Revenue Sharing Application for FY 2007-2008

            3B-5    Change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments for various departments

 

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 8

            3C-1   Deleted

            3C-2   Deleted

            3C-3   Payment to Seacoast Utility Authority for relocation of potable water interconnect metering

            3C-4   Budget Transfer to the Hagen Ranch Road project right turn lane

            3C-5   Renewal of three (3) testing lab services annual agreements

            3C-6   Budget Transfer to Gulfstream Road speed humps

            3C-7   Amendment to Drainage Easement Agreement for Okeechobee Blvd improvements

Page 9

            3C-8   Agreement with Valencia Isles Homeowners Assoc. for irrigation/sod improvements

            3C-9   Task agreements for engineering, surveying, permitting services for bridge over the “M” Canal

            3C-10 Deleted

            3C-11 Agreement with Lucerne Homes East Homeowners for beautification/lighting improvements

 

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 10

            3D-1   Resolution establishing an application fee, financial fee and attorney fee for industrial                                          development/private activity bonds, refundings and refinancings

            3D-2   Settlement in eminent domain case vs. Michael Martin, et. al.

 

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

Page 10

            3E-1    Amendment No. 1 with Adopt-A-Family for homeless services

Page 11

            3E-2    Amendment No. 1 with The Center for Family Services for emergency shelter services

            3E-3    MOA with United Way and Disaster Recovery Coalition for disaster recovery services

            3E-4    Contract with Caregiver Services for LPN and HHA on-call adult day care services

Page 12

            3E-5    Minority AIDS Initiative Grant Application with Dept. of Health & Human Services

             

F. AIRPORTS

Page 12

            3F-1    Change Order No. 10 with James A. Cummings for PBIA long term parking garage

            3F-2    Change Order No. 8 with AFCO Constructors for Concourse C gate expansion

            3F-3    Receive and file two (2) standard agreements for Airports

 

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 13

            3G-1   Certification of the non ad valorem assessment roll

            3G-2   Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel for $165M Public Improvement Revenue Bonds

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 13

            3H-1    Second Amendment with Village of Wellington for fuel control reader

Page 14

            3H-2    Amendment No. 2 with B.K. Electric, Inc. to annual electrical contract

            3H-3    Amendment No. 2 with Knight Electric Company to annual electrical contract

            3H-4    Amendment No. 2 with C.R. Dunn, Inc. to annual electrical contract

Page 15

            3H-5    Contract with Hi-Tech Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc. for annual roofing services

            3H-6    Contract with Murton Roofing Corp. for annual roofing services

            3H-7    Contract with Roofing Concepts Unlimited/Florida for annual roofing services

Page 16

            3H-8    Contract with H.A. Contracting Corp. for Job Order contract – North

            3H-9    Contract with All-Site Construction, Inc. for Job Order contract – South

            3H-10 Contract with Paragon Construction Unlimited, Inc. for Job Order contract – South

            3H-11 Contract with Holt Contractors, Inc. for Job Order contract – North

Page   17

            3H-12 Contract with West Construction, Inc. for Job Order contract – Central

            3H-13 Contract with M.A.C. Construction, Inc. for Job Order contract – Central

            3H-14 Amendment No. 11 with Centex Construction for construction management services

            3H-15 Amendment No. 3 with BRPH Architects-Engineers, Inc. for MEP, HVAC, IAQ & engineering

Page 18

            3H-16 Amendment No. 3 with Gartek Engineering Corp. for MEP, HVAC, IAQ & engineering

            3H-17 First Amendment with FAU for use of County’s 800 MHz radio system

            3H-18 First Amendment with Town of Lake Clarke Shores for radio maintenance services

            3H-19 Sixth Amendment with New Cingular Wireless PCS for tower site at 20-Mile Bend

Page 19

            3H-20 Conveyance of 0.07 acres to the City of Belle Glade

            3H-21 Declaration of Easement for potable water line for Fire Rescue Station No. 48

            3H-22 Concessionaire Service Agreement with Procell Watersports at Okeeheelee Park

Page 20

            3H-23 Agreement for purchase and sale for 0.47 acre parcel adjacent to Westgate Park

            3H-24 Second Amendment/Reinstatement of Lease Agreement with School Board

Page 21

            3H-25 Deposit Receipt and Contract for sale and purchase for .26+/- parcel in Lake Worth

            3H-26 West Palm Beach Intermodal Transfer Facility Plat

            3H-27 Work Order No. 07-001 with Murton Roofing Corp. for roof repairs to PBSO Admin. Bldg.

Page 22

            3H-28 Easement Deed in favor of Lake Worth Drainage District

 

I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Page 22

            3I-1      Amendment No. 2 with Lifeworks Development, Inc.

            3I-2      Budget Transfer for the HOME Countywide First-Time Homebuyer Program

Page 23

            3I-3      Amendment No. 1 with City of Greenacres for Community Development Block grant funds

 

J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING  -  None

 

K. WATER UTILITIES

Page 23

            3K-1    Change Order No. 1 with The Crom Corp. for Water Treatment Plants No. 3, 8 and Lake                        Region Ground Storage Tank additions

Page 24

            3K-2    Change Order No. 4 with AKA Services for Northern Region Utility Improvement project

            3K-3    Change Order No. 5 with Ricman International, Inc. for La Mancha Ave. pipeline extension

Page 25

            3K-4    Contract with Engineer Service Corp. for the Telemetry Information & Management system

            3K-5    Contract with Murray Logan Construction for Wastewater Life Station Rehab.

            3K-6    Receive and file seven (7) standard development/renewal agreements

           

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K. WATER UTILITIES  (Cont’d)

Page 26

            3K-7    Contract with TLC Diversified for wastewater lift station repair, refurbishment and maintenance

            3K-8    Release of Utility Easements on land owned by Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc.

            3K-9    Four (4) Commercial Industrial Demand Reduction Rider Agreements with FPL

            3K-10 Deleted

            3K-11 Deleted

            3K-12 CSA No. 21 with Camp Dresser & McKee for LRWTP potable water distribution analysis

Page 27

            3K-13 Standard Forms for Emergency Generator Purchase, Operation & Maintenance

 

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Page 27

            3L-1    Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Contract with SFWMD for Cypress Creek project

Page 28

            3L-2    Budget Amendment for exotic plant removal at Loxahatchee Slough Central

            3L-3    Logo design for Northeast Everglades Natural Area project

            3L-4    Grant Agreement with FDEP for Sub-Tropical Storm Andrea emergency dune restoration

 

M. PARKS & RECREATION

Page 29

            3M-1   Agreement with BMWS, Inc. for traveling basketball program

            3M-2   Agreement with City of Delray Beach for 2007 Delray Beach Sister Cities safari dinner

            3M-3   School Board RAP for Golden Grove Elementary for fitness trail equipment

            3M-4   School Board RAP for Elbridge Gale Elementary for pathway painting

            3M-5   School Board RAP for Osceola Creek Middle for musical instruments

            3M-6   School Board RAP for Lake Worth Middle for band uniforms

Page 30

            3M-7   Agreement with ASPIRA of Florida for Community Service Outreach project

            3M-8   Agreement with Redemptive Life Fellowship for black history tours

            3M-9   Independent Contractor agreements

            3M-10 School Board RAP for Boynton Beach High for Washington D.C. Presidential project

            3M-11 Agreement with City of Pahokee for 4th of July fireworks

 

N. LIBRARY

Page 31

            3N-1    PBC Literacy Coalition Site Application for Literacy*AmeriCorps PBC Program

 

P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE  -  None

 

Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Page 31

            3Q-1   First Amendment with City of Delray Beach for Weed and Seed Program

            3Q-2   FY 2007 Edward Byrne Grant Application with U.S. Dept. of Justice

Page 32

            3Q-3   Five (5) grant applications to FL Dept. of Law Enforcement for FY 2008 Byrne Formula

 

R.  HUMAN RESOURCES  -  None

 

S. FIRE RESCUE

Page 32

            3S-1    Agreement with Florida Medical Training Institute, Inc. for clinical field experience

 

T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT  -  None

 

U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES

Page 33

            3U-1    Agreement with Pictometry International Corp. for licensed imagery, mapping and services

            3U-2    Cooperative Agreement with PBSO/Property Appraiser for GIS systems

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION  -  None

 

W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS  -  None

 

X. PUBLIC SAFETY  -  None

 

Y. PURCHASING  -  None

 

Z. RISK MANAGEMENT  -  None

 

AA. PALM TRAN  -  None

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M.

Page 34

            4A       Resolution abandoning Joseph Street

            4B       Application of Galaxy Aviation of Palm Beach, Inc. for Variable Rate Demand Revenue bonds

Page 35

            4C       FY 2007 Section 5307 FTA Grant Application for capital funds

            4D       FY 2007 Section 5309 FTA Grant Applications for capital funds

Page 36

            4E       FY 2006 FTA Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant Application for capital funds

            4F       FY 2005 and FY 2006 Section 5309 FTA Grant Applications for capital funds

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

ADMINISTRATION

Page 37

            5A-1    Consulate of Finland – TIME CERTAIN 11:00A.M.

            5A-2    Contract with NACo and PCS Health for Managed Pharmacy Benefit Consumer Care Program

            5A-3    Development Regions Round XI Grant Program for FY 2007 agreements

Page 38

            5A-4    Let Us Vote Committee regarding amendment to PBC Charter – TIME CERTAIN  2:00P.M.

 

            ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 38

            5B-1    Ordinance amendment Five-Year Road Program

 

            PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING

Page 38

            5C-1   Agreement w/Town of Loxahatchee Groves for plan review/permitting/inspection services

 

            HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Page 39

            5D-1   Draft Palm Beach County Action Plan for FY 2007-2008

            5D-2   Agreement with DCA for CDBG Disaster Recovery Initiative funding

 

            CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Page 40

            5E-1    Six (6) month update of the CJC’s Youth Violence Prevention project

 

            WATER UTILITIES

Page 40

            5F-1    Agreement with FDPL for temporary purchase of bulk potable water

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS  (Pages 41 - 42)

 

STAFF COMMENTS  (Page 43)

 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 44)

 

ADJOURNMENT (Page 44)


JUNE 19, 2007

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION

 

                        1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  Resolution No. R-473-07 by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners urging the Florida Legislature not to pass legislation related to the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority that increases the statutorily-mandated local funding requirements unless it includes a dedicated funding source.

 

 

                        2.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a Golf Tournament Agreement with Trump International Golf Club, L.C.; Junior Golf and Academics of America, Inc.; and Tab Development, Inc. for a one (1) day charitable golf tournament to be held on October 29, 2007.  SUMMARY:  The Development Site Lease Agreement with the Trump International Golf Club, L.C. (Trump), approved September 3, 1996 (R96-1277D), allows for the use of the golf course during the months of May through October for the County to host either a single two (2) day or two (2) - one (1) day charitable golf tournament(s).  The Golf Tournament Agreement provides for Trump to be available exclusively for the charity golf tournament to be held on October 29, 2007.  Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit Junior Golf and Academics of America, Inc. and Tab Development, Inc.   Countywide (AH)

 

 

                        3.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Agreement with the City of South Bay in an amount not-to-exceed Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) for street repairs to SW 7th Avenue.  SUMMARY:  The above project was reviewed and recommended for funding by the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) Committee on September 12, 2005 in the amount of $100,000 and on October 10, 2006 in the amount of $300,000.  The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the recommended funding on October 18, 2005 and on November 21, 2006.  The funding agreement provides for the City of South Bay to conduct street repairs to SW 7th Avenue (from SW 1st Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd).  The funding agreement is now being submitted to the BCC for approval.  District 6  (AH)

 

 

                        4.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Reimbursement of attorney’s fees and costs in the amount of $472.50, incurred by Commissioner Aaronson in successfully defending charges filed against him before the Florida Commission on Ethics.  SUMMARY:  Charges were filed against Commissioner Aaronson alleging certain conflicts of interest while engaged in official County business.  The Ethics Commission dismissed the complaint on April 20, 2007.  This motion is consistent with County Policy, PPM CW-F-057, which authorizes the County Administrator to request reimbursement on behalf of present and former County Officials who prevail in actions brought before the Florida Commission on Ethics, provided the matter was connected to an official County function and in furtherance of a public purpose.  District 5  (LB)

 

 

                        5.         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 No. 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  (DW)

 


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3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION  (Cont’d)

 

                        6.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a Payment to Florida Association of Counties, Inc., in the amount of $4,222.22 for the costs associated with the County Pre-Emption Issue.  SUMMARY:  This payment reflects Palm Beach County’s contribution to the Florida Association of County’s effort to prevent any state pre-emption of countywide powers.  Countywide  (DMN)

 

 

                        7.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  an Agreement with Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc. and Jupiter RE Investments, LLC, for the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Agreement, which is for the creation of sixty (60) full-time equivalent positions at an average annual salary of no less than $70,000 (excluding benefits) in Palm Beach County.  SUMMARY:  The Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Ordinance for Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc. will grant an ad valorem tax exemption for 100% of the assessed value of all qualifying tangible personal property acquired and added improvements to real property for four (4) years, excluding land.  On May 1, 2007 and May 15, 2007 (Public Hearing), an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting an exemption from certain ad valorem taxation to encourage economic development in the County for Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc. was approved.  The Property Appraiser certified Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc. as an expansion of an existing business and estimated that $26,153 in expansion revenues would be lost during the current fiscal year.  Countywide  (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

                                                            Regular                                               May 1, 2007

                                                            Zoning                                                May 24, 2007

 

 

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

 

 

            4.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  State Revenue Sharing Application for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008.  SUMMARY:  Each unit of local government is required to file an application in order to be considered for any funds to be distributed under the Revenue Sharing Act.  Countywide  (PFK)

 

 

5.         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 April 2007.  Countywide

 

                       
JUNE 19, 2007

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

 

                        1.         DELETED

 

 

                        2.         DELETED

 

 

                        3.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a Payment to the Seacoast Utility Authority (SUA) not-to-exceed $140,000 for the costs associated with the relocation of existing underground potable water interconnect    metering.  This is required for the construction of the Donald Ross Road and Alternate AIA Intersection Improvement (Project).  SUMMARY:  This payment to SUA of up to $140,000 is required to cover all the costs associated with the relocation of its existing underground facilities, which are located within an existing utility easement.  District 1  (MRE)

 

 

                        4.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a Budget Transfer of $175,000 from Reserve for District 5 to the Hagen Ranch Road Project No. 96506B.  SUMMARY:  This is to request transfer of funds, in the amount of $175,000, from the District 5 Reserve to the Hagen Ranch Road project account for costs that will be incurred for the construction of a right turn lane on Hagen Ranch Road at Cascades Isles Boulevard.  District 5  (PFK)

 

 

                        5.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  the renewal of the Testing Lab Services annual agreements with the following firms:

 

                                                                                                      Original                                                  

                                    Firm Name                                        Agreement Date              Resolution No.

 

                                    Dunkelberger Engineering &

                                                Testing, Inc.                            June 21, 2005                       R2005-1144

                                    GFA International                              June 21, 2005                       R2005-1147

                                    Tierra, Inc.                                          June 21, 2005                       R2005-1148

 

SUMMARY:  These agreements are being considered for renewal for required professional services, on a task order basis.  This is the second and final renewal of these firms’ agreements.  Countywide  (PFK)

 

 

                        6.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a Budget Transfer of $8,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 3 to Gulfstream Road Speed Humps – District 3.  SUMMARY:  The District 3 Transportation Improvement Fund will pay for the requested speed humps on Gulfstream Road south of Lake Worth Road, to improve safety and reduce speeding.  District 3  (MRE)

 

 

                        7.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  an Amendment to a Drainage Easement Agreement (Agreement) dated February 4, 2005 (R2005-0371), recorded in Official Record Book 18774, Page 1367, which conveyed certain drainage easements from Fillmore Properties, Limited to Yamato Court, LLC, who then assigned all its rights, title and interests of said easements to Palm Beach County (County).  SUMMARY:  This action approves an Amendment to a Drainage