ORDER OF BUSINESS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

NOVEMBER 20, 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 - 26)

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages 27 - 29)

5. REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 30 - 33)

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 34)

7. STAFF COMMENTS (Page 35)

8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 36)

9. ADJOURNMENT (Page 36)

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NOVEMBER 20, 2007

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CONSENT AGENDA

A. ADMINISTRATION - None

B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER

Page 6

3B-1 Warrant list

3B-2 Minutes

3B-3 Contracts and claims settlements list

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

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 6

3C-1 Report of plat recordations

3C-2 Budget Transfers related to Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful program

Page 7

3C-3 Budget Transfer/Amendment related to E-Permitting project

3C-4 Notice for professional services for the preparation of Corridor Master Plans

3C-5 Change Order No. 6 with J.W. Cheatham, LLC regarding Greenview Shores Blvd.

3C-6 Budget Transfer regarding pathway on Coconut Lane

3C-7 Budget Transfer regarding concrete medians on Boynton Beach Blvd.

Page 8

3C-8 Contract with Lanzo Construction Company, Florida for the construction of Limestone Creek wastewater system

3C-9 Release of a Removal Agreement for a sign at U.S. 1 and Coconut Lane in Tequesta

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 8

3D-1 Transcript for the closing of the $7,335,000 Variable Rate Revenue Bonds (Comprehensive Community Care Network)

3D-2 Quitclaim Deed to JCL Management, LLC regarding Palm Beach Farms Plat No. 3

Page 9

3D-3 Reimbursement of attorney’s fees/costs regarding Commissioner Marcus’ ethics issue

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

Page 9

3E-1 Three (3) contracts with agencies regarding Financially Assisted Agencies funding

3E-2 Agreement with Education Development Center, Inc. regarding Head Start services

Page 10

3E-3 Budget Amendment to recognize donation from National Automobile Dealers Association

3E-4 Amendment No. 2 with Area Agency on Aging regarding Older Americans Act Program

3E-5 Amendment No. 1 with Area Agency on Aging regarding Nutrition Services Incentive Program

F. AIRPORTS

Page 10

3F-1 Standard form license agreement for short-term use of properties delegation of authority

Page 11

3F-2 Easement Exchange Agreement with CAM Realty, LLC

3F-3 Amendment No. 2 with The LPA Group, Inc. for professional planning and design services

Page 12

3F-4 Receive & File six (6) Agreements for the Dept. of Airports

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 12

3G-1 Selection of Senior Manager and co-managers related to the $170M Public Improvement Revenue Bonds for jail expansion and other government facilities

3G-2 Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson as bond counsel for the $35.1M Public Improvement Revenue Bonds for acquisition/development of law enforcement information technology equipment

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET - Cont’d

Page 13

3G-3 Budget Amendments/Transfer related to Public Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds (Biomedical Research Park project)

H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 13

3H-1 Amendment No. 1 with Sunco Construction Services, LLC for annual residential contract

Page 14

3H-2 Grant Agreement with City of West Palm Beach regarding Pleasant City Multi-Cultural Center Façade Enhancement project

3H-3 Contract with Carrick Contracting Corporation for construction of Fire Rescue Station No. 56

3H-4 First Amendment with City of Palm Beach Gardens regarding 800 MHz radio system

3H-5 Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase with Nancy Kindt Hernandez regarding 1.10 acres adjacent to DuBois Park

Page 15

3H-6 Use Agreement with Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel – 4^th Region for use of 6,209 sq. ft. in Airport Center, Building 2

I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Page 15

3I-1 Agreement with The Salvation Army for transitional housing and supportive services

3I-2 Amendment No. 1 with Farmworker Coordinating Council to extend Agreement end date

J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING

Page 16

3J-1 Nomination of Jamie Marcus to the MPO’s Technical Advisory Committee

K. WATER UTILITIES

Page 16

3K-1 Interlocal Agreement with City of West Palm Beach regarding secondary treated effluent/reclaimed water

3K-2 Contract with Ric-Man International, Inc. regarding wastewater lift station rehab project

Page 17

3K-3 Standard Reclaimed Water Services Agreements

3K-4 Change Order No. 4 with Poole & Kent for Lake Region Water Treatment Plant

3K-5 Non-standard Utility Easement from the U.S. Postal Service to replace outdated lift station

Page 18

3K-6 Receive & file three (3) standard development agreements and one (1) renewal agreement

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Page 18

3L-1 Budget Transfer/Amendment regarding $7.9M Sunshine Loan Debt Service Fund

Page 19

3L-2 Quitclaim Deed from SFWMD regarding Sandhill Crane property

Page 20

3L-3 Interlocal Agreement with City of West Palm Beach and SFWMD for construction of a bridge over the Grassy Waters Preserve

Page 21

3L-4 Amendment No. 1 with FDEP for emergency dune restoration

M. PARKS & RECREATION

Page 21

3M-1 Notice of Limitation of Use/Site Dedication relative to Burt Reynolds Park

3M-2 Notice of Limitation of Use/Site Dedication relative to Glades Pioneer Pool & Splash Park

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

M. PARKS & RECREATION - Cont’d

Page 22

3M-3 Termination of Lease and Sublease with Town of Juno Beach and the Marinelife Center of Juno Beach regarding old residential structure in Loggerhead Park

3M-4 Project Agreement Amendment with FIND relative to DuBois Park project

3M-5 Agreement with City of Delray Beach for 2007 Roots Cultural Festival

3M-6 Interlocal Agreement with City of Boynton Beach regarding Boat Club Park renovations

Page 23

3M-7 First Amendment with Youth Enrichment Services for basketball summer camp scholarships

3M-8 Recreation Assistance Program allocation for Veteran’s Park Veterans’ Day event

3M-9 Interlocal Agreement with Town of Lake Park for Lake Shore Park playground

3M-10 Tri-Party Agreement with City of Delray Beach and Delray Beach Historical Society, Inc. for Delray Beach Historical Society Learning Center and archival storage facility

Page 24

3M-11 Agreement with City of Pahokee for Pahokee Lake Island project

N. LIBRARY - None

P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None

Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION - None

R. HUMAN RESOURCES

Page 24

3R-1 2007-2008 Affirmative Action Plan

S. FIRE RESCUE

Page 24

3S-1 Side Agreement to Articles 29 and 45 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Local 2988, IAFF, Inc.

T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None

U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES - None

V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None

W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None

X. PUBLIC SAFETY

Page 25

3X-1 Independent Contractor Agreement with Shayna Ginsburg for Post-Doctoral Internship

Y. PURCHASING - None

Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None

AA. PALM TRAN - None

BB. SHERIFF

Page 25

3BB-1 National Institute of Justice “Solving Cold Cases with DNA Program” Grant

3BB-2 National Institute of Justice “Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program” Grant

Page 26

3BB-3 Grant Adjustment Notice regarding Community Oriented Policing Services Grant

CC. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Page 26

3CC-1 Precinct boundary changes

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PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M.

Page 27

4A Osprey Oaks Community Development District Ordinance

4B Five-Year Road Program Ordinance

Page 28

4C Glades Regional Fire MSTU/Jupiter MSTU Ordinance

4D Fire Rescue MSTU Ordinance to include Town of Lantana

Page 29

4E Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds for The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Inc. Project

4F Issuance of a “Special Secondary Service” Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity with The Wackenhut Corporation

REGULAR AGENDA

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 30

5A-1 JPA with City of West Palm Beach regarding emergency span-wire traffic signal at Northlake Blvd and Memorial Park Road

5A-2 Interlocal Agreement with City of West Palm Beach for Imagining Howard Park/Stub Canal Water Improvements

FIRE RESCUE

Page 30

5B-1 Fire Rescue MSTU Ordinance to include the Town of South Palm Beach

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 31

5C-1 Issuance Housing Finance Authority Homeowner Revenue Bonds

5C-2 Equal Employment Ordinance

5C-3 Equal Opportunity to Housing and Places of Public Accommodation Ordinance

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Page 32

5D-1 Employee Interchange Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund a COE staff position dedicated to reviewing County permit applications

PUBLIC SAFETY

Page 32

5E-1 Animal Care & Control fees for animal sheltering and services and fines for violations

PALM TRAN

Page 33

5F-1 Amendment No. 3 with Palm Beach Metro Transportation, LLC regarding paratransit services

BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 34)

STAFF COMMENTS (Page 35)

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 36)

ADJOURNMENT (Page 36)

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

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

Comprehensive Plan July 23, 2007

Regular September 11, 2007

Environmental Control Board September 11, 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 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 September 2007. Countywide

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: a Report of plat recordations from July 1, through September 30, 2007. SUMMARY: This is a quarterly summary of subdivision plats recorded during the past fiscal quarter as required by the Department of Engineering and Public Works Policies and Procedures Manual Item No. ED-0-11, governing administrative approval of plats by the County Engineer. Countywide (MRE)

2. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) a Budget Transfer of $30,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 2 to Cabana Colony Local Drainage; and

B) a Budget Transfer of $30,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund from Cabana Colony Local Drainage to Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc. (KPBCB) District 2.

SUMMARY: This item provides funding not-to-exceed $30,000 for the second of four (4) annual allocations to KPBCB for Fiscal Year 2007 through Fiscal Year 2010 for a maximum total of $120,000. 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)

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)

3. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) a Budget Transfer of $33,000 in the County Transportation Trust Fund from Contingency Reserves to Transfers – Transfer to General Fund; and

B) a Budget Amendment of $33,000 in the General Fund to recognize the transfer from the County Transportation Trust Fund and appropriate it to Land Development Division – ISS Professional Charges.

SUMMARY: This Budget Transfer and Amendment will provide additional funding to continue the E-Permitting project (Project) started in 2003 by Land Development through ISS. E-Permitting is to supply an on-line permitting process for ease of use by Developers and other parties in issuance of right-of-way construction permits and drainage reviews. Countywide (MRE)

4. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: a Notice for professional services for the preparation of Corridor Master Plans for Boynton Beach Boulevard from Lyons Road to Jog Road, Atlantic Avenue from Florida’s Turnpike to Jog Road (Project). SUMMARY: Filing of this Notice will allow for advertisement for professional services necessary for the preparation of the Corridor Master Plans for the Project. Districts 2, 5 & 6 (PFK)

5. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $156,435, together with a 35-day time extension to Contract No. R2007-0010 with J.W. Cheatham, LLC for the construction of Greenview Shores Boulevard from South Shore Boulevard to Wellington Trace; and

B) Budget Amendment of $156,435 in the Road Impact Fee Fund - Zone 3 to recognize reimbursement from the Village of Wellington.

SUMMARY: Change Order No. 6 is compensation for additional costs encountered due to utility conflicts with the Village of Wellington (Village) utilities. The Village has agreed to fully reimburse Palm Beach County $156,435 for Change Order No. 6. District 6 (MRE)

6. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $68,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 4 to Pathway Program FY 2003 – Coconut Plaza MUPD. SUMMARY: The District 4 Commissioner has authorized $68,000 in funding to construct a six (6) foot concrete pathway on the south side of Coconut Lane from Military Trail to Barwick Road. District 4 (MRE)

7. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $52,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 5 to Sun Valley East/Boynton Beach Boulevard Median – District 5. SUMMARY: The Budget Transfer of $52,000 will finance the construction cost for decorative concrete medians on Boynton Beach Boulevard at the entrance to Sun Valley East. District 5 (MRE)

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (Cont’d)

8. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) a Contract with Lanzo Construction Company, Florida, (Lanzo) the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,728,863.50, for the construction of the Limestone Creek Area Phase IIB Wastewater System (Project);

B) a Budget Transfer of $324,636 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Cabana Colony/Local Drainage to Limestone Creek;

C) a Budget Transfer of $200,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserves for District 1 to Limestone Creek; and

D) a Budget Transfer of $100,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund from CCRT Recouped Funding to Limestone Creek.

SUMMARY: The wastewater system consists primarily of the installation of gravity sewer, a lift station and force main on several streets in the Limestone Creek area. The Small Business Assistance goal for the Project is 15%. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation committed for the Project by Lanzo is 16.7% overall. Consequently, in accordance with the SBE Program, Lanzo, having met the SBE goal, qualifies to be awarded the contract, over the low bidder, Sheltra & Son Construction Company, Inc., who did not meet the SBE requirement for the Project. District 1 (MRE)

9. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Release of a Removal Agreement for a sign, as recorded in Official Record Book 2705, Page 331, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. SUMMARY: This action will authorize the release of a Removal Agreement for a sign located on the southeast corner of the owner’s property which is at the intersection of U.S. Highway No. 1 and Coconut Lane in Tequesta, Florida. District 1 (PFK)

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: the official transcript for the closing of the $7,335,000 Palm Beach County, Florida, Variable Rate Revenue Bonds (Comprehensive Community Care Network, Inc.), Series 2007 (the “Bonds”), as authorized by Resolution R2007-0351 adopted on February 27, 2007. SUMMARY: The closing occurred May 24, 2007. The official transcript for this transaction has been provided. This transcript should now be received and filed in the Minutes Department. Countywide (PFK)

2. Staff recommends motion to approve: execution of a Quitclaim Deed to JCL Management, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, conveying any County interest in certain rights-of-way in Palm Beach Farms Plat No. 3. SUMMARY: Recent recorded quit-claim deeds to the County from West Peninsular Title Company and Absolute, Inc. have raised a title issue. County Quit-Claim Deeds have been used to resolve this title issue with other affected property owners. This Quit-Claim Deed covers certain Palm Beach Farms Plat No. 3 strips that had lost public dedication through the West Peninsular federal lawsuit. The property is located at approximately 300’ north of the northeast corner of Southern Boulevard and Benoist Farms Road in Palm Beach County, Florida. District 6 (PFK)

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY (Cont’d)

3. Staff recommends motion to approve: reimbursement of attorney’s fees and costs in the amount of $13,634.64, incurred by Commissioner Marcus in successfully defending charges filed against her before the Florida Commission on Ethics. SUMMARY: Charges were filed against Commissioner Marcus with the Florida Commission on Ethics alleging certain conflicts of interest. The Ethics Commission dismissed the charges on October 19, 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 1 (LB)

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

1. Staff recommends motion to approve: Contracts with the following financially assisted agencies for the period October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, totaling $1,606,286 for the services indicated:

A) Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc. - $141,345 for Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters;

B) 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. - $264,941 for crisis and outreach services; and

C) Mae Volen Senior Center, Inc. - $1,200,000 for services which include transportation, in‑home services, congregate meals, home delivered meals, nutrition education, screening and assessment to eligible seniors living south of Lantana Road.

SUMMARY: On July 11, 2007 and September 20, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners approved the list of agencies and funding allocations under the Financially Assisted Agency (FAA) Program, and subsequently adopted a budget for FY 2008 that included funds for other County sponsored programs. The contracts being recommended for approval reflect the funding amounts previously approved by the Board. Additional contracts will be forthcoming upon receipt of all required information. Countywide (TKF)

2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Head Start Contracted Services Agreement with Education Development Center, Inc., d/b/a My First Steps Preschool, for the period of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, in an amount of $487,382, for services to Head Start children and families. SUMMARY: Education Development Center, Inc. will provide services to 82 children for 249 days at a rate of $29.755 per child/per day for three (3) year olds and $20.65 per child/per day for four (4) year olds. There are not sufficient County facilities to accommodate all 1,871 authorized slots for children three (3) and four (4) years of age in the Head Start program. Therefore, the County enters into contracted service agreements with child care agencies to provide comprehensive Head Start services. Funding consists of $297,571 in Federal funds, $74,393 in required match County funds and $115,418 in overmatch. County funding is included in the FY 2008 budget. (Head Start) Countywide (TKF)

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)

3. Staff recommends motion to approve: a Budget Amendment of $2,000 in the DOSS – Title III Older Americans Act Fund to recognize a donation from the National Automobile Dealers Association. SUMMARY: The National Automobile Dealers Association made a special private donation of $2,000 for the Meals on Wheels program. A budget amendment is needed to acknowledge the funds. (DOSS) Countywide except for portions of Districts 3, 4, 5 & 7 south of Hypoluxo Road (TKF)

4. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 002 to Standard Agreement No. IA007-1 (R2007-0119) for the Older Americans Act (OAA) Program with the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. for the period January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007, increasing the agreement amount by $72,821 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $2,049,563 for various supportive services to seniors. SUMMARY: This Amendment will increase OAA IIIB In-Home Services by $4,595; C2 Home Delivered Meals by $130,831; IIIE G1 Adult Day Care by $1,528; and decrease C1 Congregate Meals by $64,133. In the area south of Hypoluxo Road, Mae Volen Senior Center, Inc. currently provides OAA services under a similar grant from the AAA. (DOSS) Countywide except for portions of Districts 3, 4, 5 & 7 south of Hypoluxo Road (TKF)

5. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 001 to Standard Agreement No. IU007-1-9500 (R2007-0129) for the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) with the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. for the period October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007, decreasing the reimbursement unit rate and increasing the maximum reimbursement by $70,411 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $324,535 for various supportive services to seniors. SUMMARY: Additional funding has been granted under the NSIP grant. This Amendment will decrease the reimbursement unit rate from .6349487 to .6038628 for 116,601 units produced between August 1, 2007, through September 30, 2007; and increase the new maximum reimbursement from $254,124 to $324,535. In the area south of Hypoluxo Road, Mae Volen Senior Center, Inc. currently provides OAA services under a similar grant from the AAA. (DOSS) Countywide except for portions of Districts 3, 4, 5 & 7 south of Hypoluxo Road (TKF)

F. AIRPORTS

1. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution authorizing the County Administrator or his designee to execute a standard form license agreement for the short-term use of properties managed by the Department of Airports, which will become effective upon adoption. SUMMARY: The Department of Airports frequently receives requests for the short-term use of airport properties, including requests from the rental car concessionaires at the Palm Beach International Airport for overflow parking during peak travel periods. Generally, these requests are made with insufficient time to process an agenda item for Board approval, which could result in lost revenues to the County. This Resolution establishes a new standard form License Agreement, which will authorize the County Administrator or his designee to grant a revocable license on behalf of the Board for the short-term use of airport properties. Countywide (JMB)

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

F. AIRPORTS (Cont’d)

2. Staff recommends motion to approve: an Easement Exchange Agreement with GAM Realty, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, in the amount of $14,500. SUMMARY: The Department of Airports manages certain property near the Palm Beach International Airport on behalf of the County that requires drainage into the C-51 canal. GAM Realty, LLC, has agreed to provide the County with a drainage easement over its property and to construct the necessary drainage facilities in exchange for the sum of $14,500 and an ingress/egress, drainage and utility easement over a portion of property owned by the County adjacent to East Grace Drive, which will provide GAM Realty better access to its property. Countywide (JMB)

3. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to the General Consulting Agreement with The LPA Group, Inc. for Consulting/Professional Services in the amount of $1,865,857 for the continued performance of professional planning and design services related to the approved Palm Beach County Airports Capital Improvement Program. SUMMARY: The Consulting Agreement (R2006-2418) with The LPA Group, Inc., for general airport planning and design was approved on November 21, 2006 in the amount of $1,420,544 in order to carry out the approved Capital Improvement Programs for the County’s Airports. The agreement is for two (2) years with two (2) – one (1) year renewal options. Amendment No. 1 was approved for a net increase in the amount of $343,033.50. Approval of Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $1,865,857 will provide funds to complete the following tasks and services: North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport Hangar Design, Lantana West Access Road, PBI Parking Garage Rehab, PBI Maintenance Compound Additional Services, PBI High Speed Exits, Lantana Helicopter Assessment, Department of Airports Development of Primary Guiding Documents, North County Airport Facilities Repairs, Annual Facilities Inspection Report, as well as Staff Extension and Miscellaneous Planning, Engineering and Construction Services. Certain tasks performed during the term of this Amendment will be eligible for State and Federal grant participation. The proposed fee was verified in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14C by use of an Independent Fee Analysis conducted by a neutral third party firm (CH2M Hill, Inc.) for those tasks that are eligible for grant funding. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation for this Amendment is 13.32%. The total DBE contract goal including all amendments is 21.72%. Countywide (JCM)