ORDER OF BUSINESS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

 

DECEMBER 18, 2007

 

 

TUESDAY                                                                                                                 COMMISSION

9:30 A.M.                                                                                                                   CHAMBERS

 

 

1.         CALL TO ORDER

 

A.        Roll Call

B.        Invocation

C.        Pledge of Allegiance

            D.        Special Presentations

1.         Holiday Song by the Early Head Start/Head Start Children

                                    2.         Certificate of Appreciation for Paul Milelli

 

2.         AGENDA APPROVAL

 

A.        Additions, Deletions, Substitutions

B.        Adoption

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 7 – 39)

 

4.         PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages 40 – 42)

 

5.         REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 43 - 46)

 

6.         BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE CHILD CARE FACILITIES BOARD  (Page 47)

 

7.         BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD              (Page 48)

 

8.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 49)

 

9.         STAFF COMMENTS (Page 50)

 

10.       COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 51)

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT (Page 51)

 

 

 

 

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DECEMBER 18, 2007

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

A.  ADMINISTRATION

Page 7

            3A-1    Allocation of Countywide Community Revitalization Team projects/initiatives

            3A-2    Agreement with Ilene Long for information bulletin board at Old Trail Park

Page 8

            3A-3    Agreement with Federal Gardens Neighborhood Association for signs and landscaping

 

B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER

Page 8

            3B-1    Warrant list

            3B-2    Minutes

            3B-3    Contracts and claims settlements list

 

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 8

            3C-1   Deleted

            3C-2   Budget Transfers for illuminated street name signs at Woolbright and Military Trail

Page 9

            3C-3   Deleted

            3C-4   Deleted

            3C-5   First Amendment with University of Florida for Traffic Crash Entry, Query, Reporting, and Mapping System

            3C-6   Subordination of Utility Interests from Comcast for land on for right turn lane on Jog Road

            3C-7   Subordination of Utility Interest from Comcast for land for right turn lane on Hagen Ranch Rd

            3C-8   Release of 3 Removal Agreements permitting placement of signs and a fence on US 1

Page 10

            3C-9   License Agreement with School Board for work associated with Lyons Road

            3C-10 Resolution re-designating land at the N.E. corner of Indiantown Road/120th Trail North

            3C-11 Deleted

            3C-12 Warranty Deed for land on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road

            3C-13 Deleted

            3C-14 Deleted

            3C-15 Resolution transferring FEC License Agreement from City of Boynton Beach  for SE 23rd Ave

 

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 11

            3D-1   Settlement Agreement in personal injury case of Miriam Simms

            3D-2   Amendment No. 1 with Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson to provide bond counsel services

            3D-3   Official transcript for closing of the Biomedical Research Park Project bonds

 

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

Page 11

            3E-1    Amendment No. 2 with Adopt-A-Family of the Pam Beaches for housing for homeless families

Page 12

            3E-2    Six (6) Amendments to Ryan White supportive services contracts

            3E-3    Two (2) Amendments to Ryan White supportive services contracts

 

F. AIRPORTS

Page 13

3F-1    Utility Easement Agreements with FPL associated with new administration building and long term parking garage

3F-2    Agreement to purchase property in accordance with PBIA’s Noise Compatibility Study

3F-3    First Amendment with Hyperion Farms, LLC for construction improvements at North County General Aviation Airport

3F-4    License Agreement with One Point, Inc. use of 1.05 acres of vacant property at PBIA

Page 14

            3F-5    Sixth Amendment with General Services Administration for use of common areas


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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 14

            3G-1   Budget Amendments for Biomedical Research Park Project bonds

 

H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 15

            3H-1    JOC Work Order with Paragon Construction for splash pad playground at John Prince Park

            3H-2    Agreement for art services with Barbara Grygutis Sculpture for “Wave” at Convention Center

Page 16

            3H-3    License Agreements with PBC Credit Union for ATM’s at Tax Collector branch locations

            3H-4    Agreement with Medics Emergency Services of PBC for use of 800 MHz radio system

Page 17

            3H-5    Change Order No. 22 with The Weitz Company for South County Regional Park Phase II

            3H-6    Change Order No. 19 with Hedrick Brothers Construction Co. for Historic Courthouse renovations

Page 18

            3H-7    Assignment of Interest with Habitat for Humanity of PBC related to 6.64 acres (Kennedy Estates)

3H-8    Modification of Restrictive Covenant for relocation of water management tract related to Trump International Golf Course

            3H-9    Declaration of Easement in favor of PBC Water Utilities regarding Mid-County Senior Center

Page 19

            3H-10 Amendment No. 1 with Stephen L. Boruff for architectural services for fire rescue projects

            3H-11 Change Order No. 4 with The Weitz Company, Inc. for Judicial Center parking garage project

            3H-12 Concessionaire Service Agreement with Dania Pier Management relative to Juno Beach Park

Page 20

            3H-13 Agreement for Purchase and Sale with City of South Bay for 3.04 acres for fire station

            3H-14 Sidewalk Easement/Utility Easement in favor of City of West Palm Beach relative to Judicial Center parking garage

Page 21

            3H-15 CSA No. 3 with Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. for the Jail Expansion Program

            3H-16 Amendment No. 15 with Catalfumo Construction relative to North County Branch Library

 

I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Page 21

            3I-1      Agreement with City of Greenacres for construction of a playground and recreational area

Page 22

            3I-2      Amendment No. 1 with Habitat for Humanity regarding Kennedy Estates

            3I-3      Consent and Release Agreement with Azalea Place Apartments

 

J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING  -  None

 

K. WATER UTILITIES

Page 22

            3K-1    CSA No. 68 with Mathews Consulting, Inc. for development of a five year financial plan

            3K-2    First Amendment with Lion Country Safari for wastewater treatment facilities

Page 23

            3K-3    Joint Funding Agreement with SFWMD for Lake Region Water Treatment Plant

            3K-4    2007-2008 SFWMD Alternate Water Supply Funding Program Agreement for Cypress Lakes Reclaimed water transmission mains

            3K-5    Second Amendment with Beeline Community Development District Agreement

Page 24

3K-6    2007-2008 SFWMD Alternate Water Supply Funding Program Agreement for Aberdeen and Greystone Reclaimed water transmission mains

3K-7    Work Authorization No. 9 with Foster-Marine Contractors for City of Pahokee Water Main Replacement project

3K-8    Change Order No. 4 with John J. Kirlin Construction for Northern Region Pump Station

Page 25

            3K-9    Receive and file standard development and standard development renewal agreements


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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Page 25

3L-1    Two (2) year Tri-Party MOU with Wildlife Foundation of Florida and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for mooring buoys in two (2) locations

Page 26

            3L-2    Execution of standard form interlocal agreements with law enforcement agencies

            3L-3    Amendment No. 2 with FDEP for Emergency Dune Restoration

Page 27

3L-4    Amendment No. 2 with FDEP for projects associated with Lake Worth Lagoon Partnership Grant Program

Page 28

            3L-5    Grant Contract with Florida Communities Trust related to Cypress Creek Natural Area

 

M. PARKS & RECREATION

Page 28

            3M-1   School Board RAP for Wellington Community High tournament expenses

Page 29

            3M-2   Agreement with The Juvenile Transition Center for ESTEEM Program trip

            3M-3   School Board RAP for Cypress Trails Elementary for Community School Program

            3M-4   Florida Inland Navigation District Grant for Dick Moroso Waterway

Page 30

            3M-5   Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission grant for Dick Moroso Waterway Park

           

N. LIBRARY  -  None

 

P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE  -  None

 

Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Page 30

            3Q-1   Interlocal Agreement with City of West Palm Beach for Youth Empowerment Center

Page 31

            3Q-2   Interlocal Agreement with City of Riviera Beach for Youth Empowerment Center

            3Q-3   Interlocal Agreement with City of Boynton Beach for Youth Violence Prevention Project

Page 32

            3Q-4   Interlocal Agreement with City of Lake Worth for Youth Empowerment Center

            3Q-5   Interlocal Agreement with City of Belle Glade for Youth Violence Prevention Project

 

R.  HUMAN RESOURCES  -  None

 

S. FIRE RESCUE

Page 33

            3S-1    Receive and file standard agreement for Fire Rescue

            3S-2    License Agreement with Town of Jupiter for fire rescue training and structure burn

 

T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT  -  None

 

U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES

Page 33

            3U-1    Florida Dept. of Community Affairs Grant for technical assistance grant for 2010 Census

 

V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION  -  None

 

W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS  -  None

 

X. PUBLIC SAFETY

Page 34

            3X-1    Hazard Mitigation Grant Program contract with Florida Division of Emergency Management

            3X-2    Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement grant for critical infrastructure assessments and training

            3X-3    Annual EMS County Grant Application with Florida Dept. of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

Y. PURCHASING  -  None

 

Z. RISK MANAGEMENT  -  None

 

AA. PALM TRAN

Page 35

            3AA-1 FDOT JPA for commuter bus service from Belle Glade to Clewiston

            3AA-2 FY 2008 Master Agreement with Federal Transit Administration assistance programs

Page 36

            3AA-3 JPA for construction of the West Palm Beach Intermodal Facility

            3AA-4 Budget Amendments for mass transit operating funds

            3AA-5 Resolution approving FDOT JPA for marketing transit services

Page 37

            3AA-6 Resolution approving FDOT JPA for I-95 HOV Express Bus

            3AA-7 Three (3) year Agreement with SFRTA for increased service on Route 94

 

BB. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Page 37

            3BB-1 Precinct boundary changes

 

CC.  SHERIFF

Page 38

            3CC-1            Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant

            3CC-2            National Institute of Justice FY 2006 Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Grant

Page 39

            3CC-3            Budget Transfer from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M.

Page 40

            4A       Equal Employment Ordinance

            4B       Equal Opportunity to Housing and Places of Public Accommodation Ordinance

            4C       Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Area Ordinance

            4D       Stipulated Settlement Agreement with Dept. of Community Affairs relating to site-specific Comprehensive Plan Amendment adopted for Lantana Farms Associates, Inc.

Page 41

4E       Ordinance adopting Remedial Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Lantana Farms Associates, Inc.

4F       Stipulated Settlement Agreement with Gerald M. Ward relating to the Comprehensive Plan Amendment adopted for Transportation Concurrency Exception Area for Riviera Beach

Page 42

            4G       Ordinance adopting Remedial Comprehensive Plan Amendment with Gerald M. Ward

            4H       Ordinance amending boundaries of the Fire Rescue MSTU to include the City of Lake Worth

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

ADMINISTRATION

Page 43

            5A-1    Compliance Report on the Fire Rescue Level of Service Standard

            5A-2    Agreement for Purchase and Sale with WMJB Marine, Inc. (Palm Beach Yacht Center)

            5A-3    Resolution authorizing submittal of Brownfields Economic Development Initiative Grant Application to U.S. Housing and Urban Development

 

            ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 44

5B-1    Three (3) County Easements in favor of property owners on Gardiner Lane, April Lane, and Perigon Way

5B-2    Second Amendment with City of West Palm Beach extending the date when mitigation fees regarding Roebuck Road

 

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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED

 

PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING

Page 44

            5C-1   Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with City of Belle Glade

Page 45

            5C-2   Interlocal Agreement with City of Greenacres for annexation of 17 enclaves

 

            HUMAN RESOURCES

Page 45

5D-1   Deny request by the Palm Beach County Human Rights Coalition to create a domestic partnership leave program

 

            OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 46

            5E-1    Law Enforcement Information Technology Project Public Improvement Revenue Bonds

 

            HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Page 46

5F-1    Subordination Agreement in favor of Palm Beach County regarding Pine Ridge Apartments Joint Venture

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE CHILD CARE FACILITIES BOARD  (Page 47)

 

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD  (Page 48)

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS  (Page 49)

 

 

STAFF COMMENTS  (Page 50)

 

 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 51)

 

 

ADJOURNMENT (Page 51)

 


DECEMBER 18, 2007

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:   the allocation of $2,250,000 by the Office of Community Revitalization/Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for the implementation of the following projects and initiatives:

 

A)  Roan Lane/Elmwood Estates – funding toward paving and drainage improvements on Sun Court ($235,214) - District 1;

 

B)  Eastview Park – funding toward paving and drainage improvements on Navarre Road ($157,500) - District 2;

 

C) Westgate - funding toward the Drainage/Sanitary Sewer/Flood Mitigation Project ($400,000) - District 2;

 

D)  Village of Palm Springs – one third of contribution toward the construction costs for a vacuum sewer system ($304,163) - District 3;

 

E) Herndon Park/Coconut Road - funding toward the construction of paving and drainage improvements on Sylvan Lane ($68,123) - District 3;

 

F) Canal Point – funding toward the development of a Sanitary Sewer System ($300,000) - District 6;

 

G) All Districts - Neighborhood Partnership Grant (NPG) Program ($125,000);

 

H)  All Districts - Neighborhood Home Beautification Program (NHBP) ($80,000);

 

I) All Districts - Residents Education to Action Program (REAP) ($30,000);

 

J) All Districts – Neighborhood Street Lighting Program ($500,000); and

 

K) All Districts - Putting Kids First ($50,000).

 

SUMMARY:  The above projects were reviewed and recommended for funding by the CCRT Committee on November 13, 2007.  Details are provided under Attachment 1 to the Agenda Item.  Countywide (AH)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve: 

 

A)  termination of (R2007-1248) Agreement with Ilene Long, an individual representing Old Trail Community Group, which provided for a Resident’s Education to Action Program grant in the amount of Two-Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500), for the implementation of a street sign topper project; and

 

B) an Agreement with Ilene Long, an individual representing Old Trail Community Group, in an amount not-to-exceed Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) to install an informational bulletin board at Old Trail Park.

 

SUMMARY: On August 21, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners approved an Agreement (R2007-1248) with Ilene Long, an individual representing Old Trail Community Group, in an amount not-to-exceed Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500), to install neighborhood street sign toppers.   After further review by the Engineering Department, it was determined the street sign toppers project could not be implemented as proposed.  Since the street sign toppers project could not be implemented, Ilene Long submitted a new project to the Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) for approval. The new project consists of the installation of an informational bulletin board at Old Trail Park, which is now being presented to the Board for approval.  District 2  (AH)

DECEMBER 18, 2007

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION  (Cont’d)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  an Agreement with Federal Gardens Neighborhood Association (FGNA) in an amount not-to-exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for neighborhood identification signs and landscaping for the 2005-2006 Resident Education to Action Program (REAP).  SUMMARY:   The County entered into a grant agreement (R2006-0939) with Federal Gardens Neighborhood Association (FGNA) on June 6, 2006 to receive a REAP grant in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000).  The agreement was later amended on December 5, 2006 (R2006-2564) by extending the termination date to June 5, 2007.  The REAP grant expired on June 5, 2007, and FGNA has not completed the project due to improvements on 13th Street by the City of Riviera Beach, where the project will take place.  FGNA requested that the County enter into another grant agreement so FGNA can complete the project as originally approved by the Board of County Commissioners.  District 7  (AH)

 

 

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

                       Budget Workshop                             July 11, 2007

                       Workshop                                          July 24, 2007

                       Zoning                                                August 23, 2007

                       Zoning (Cont’d)                                 August 27, 2007

                       Comprehensive Plan                        August 27, 2007

                       Regular                                               October 2, 2007

                       Regular                                               October 16, 2007

                       Special                                               November 13, 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

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

 

1.         DELETED

 

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve: 

 

A)  a Budget Transfer of $8,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 4 to Woolbright Road and Military Trail Illuminated Street Name Signs – District 4; and

 

B) a Budget Transfer of $8,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserve for District 5 to Woolbright Road and Military Trail Illuminated Street Name Signs – District 5.

 

SUMMARY:  Districts 4 & 5 Transportation Improvement Fund will pay for four requested illuminated street name signs at the intersection of Woolbright Road and Military Trail.  Districts  4 & 5  (MRE)

 

 


DECEMBER 18, 2007

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS  (Cont’d)

 

                        3.         DELETED

 

 

4.         DELETED

 

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  the First Amendment to Resolution 2007-0459, a Research Agreement with the University of Florida (UF) to provide software services to develop additional features for enhancing the recently developed Traffic Crash Data Entry, Query, Reporting, and Mapping System approved on April 10, 2007. SUMMARY:  This Research Agreement provides for the development of additional features for enhancing the recently developed Traffic Crash Data Entry, Query, Reporting, and Mapping System.  One of the software development tasks involves close coordination with Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) to access their scanned crash reports.  It also involves close coordination with the County Information Systems Services Department (ISS).  This coordination requires more time than previously envisioned.  This Amendment will extend the date for completion of the work from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008.  Except for the time extension, all terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect.  Countywide (MRE)

 

 

6.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a Subordination of Utility Interests from Comcast Cable Communications (Comcast) releasing their interests to Palm Beach County (County) in a parcel of land located on the east side of Jog Road approximately one half mile north of Yamato Road.  SUMMARY: This action will approve a Subordination of Utility Interests which releases the interests of Comcast in a parcel of land required for a right turn lane on Jog Road approximately one half mile north of Yamato Road. This Subordination of Utility Interests requires the County to pay for any future relocation costs of the utility facilities when and if requested by the County.  District 4  (PFK)

 

 

7.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a Subordination of Utility Interests from Comcast-Boca Raton (Comcast) releasing their interests to Palm Beach County (County) in a parcel of land located on the east side of Hagen Ranch Road at Cascades Isles Boulevard.  SUMMARY:  This action will approve a Subordination of Utility Interests which releases the interests of Comcast in a parcel of land required for a right turn lane on Hagen Ranch Road.  This Subordination of Utility Interests requires the County to pay for any future relocation costs of the utility facilities when and if requested by the County.     District 5  (PFK)

 

 

8.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  the release of three (3) Removal Agreements permitting the placement of signs and a fence on the premises designated as 1181 U.S. Highway No. 1, as recorded in Official Record Book, 2346, Page 1490; Official Record Book 3673, Page 0895; and Official Record Book 3949, Page 0884, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.  SUMMARY:  This action will authorize the release of three (3) Removal Agreements for signs and a fence located on the owner’s property on the west side of U.S. Highway No. 1.  The signs and fence, which were permitted by the Removal Agreements, have been removed.  District 1  (PFK)

 


DECEMBER 18, 2007

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS  (Cont’d)

 

9.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a License Agreement with the School Board of Palm Beach County (School Board) for work associated with Lyons Road from Glades Road to Yamato Road.  SUMMARY:  This item will approve a License Agreement with the School Board to allow work to be done on Olympic Heights High School property in conjunction with the County’s construction of Lyons Road.  District 5 (PFK)

 

 

10.       Staff recommends motion to adopt:  a Resolution re-designating a parcel of Palm Beach County (County) owned land at the northeast corner of Indiantown Road and 120th Trail North as County right-of-way.  SUMMARY:  This action will allow the Property and Real Estate Management Division (PREM) to satisfy a condition of zoning approval for Fire Station No. 14 (R2007-1433), by which the County is required to re-designate a parcel of County-owned land as right-of-way.  The parcel consists of 319 square feet at the northeast corner of Indiantown Road and 120th Trail North.  District 1  (PFK)

 

 

11.       DELETED

 

 

12.       Staff recommends motion to:

 

A)  accept a Warranty Deed for Parcel 1A on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road; and

 

B)  approve payment of a counter-offer in the amount of $300,000 for Parcel 1A.

 

SUMMARY: This action will accept a Warranty Deed for a parcel of land needed for a retention pond and approve a counter-offer in the amount of $300,000 for the purchase of the parcel of land, known as Parcel 1A. This parcel is required for the construction of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road from Orange Boulevard to south of Northlake Boulevard.  District 6  (PFK)

 

 

13.       DELETED

 

 

14.       DELETED

 

 

15.       Staff recommends motion to adopt:  a Resolution authorizing the transfer of the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) License Agreement from the City of Boynton Beach (City) to Palm Beach County (County) for S.E.