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MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR

1. CALL TO ORDER: July 25, 2000, at 9:30 a.m., in the Palm Beach County Governmental Center, West Palm Beach, Florida.
1.A. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS AND OFFICERS PRESENT:
Chair Maude Ford Lee
Vice-Chair Warren H. Newell
Commissioner Burt Aaronson
Commissioner Mary McCarty
Commissioner Karen T. Marcus
Commissioner Tony Masilotti - Absent
Commissioner Carol A. Roberts
County Administrator Robert Weisman
County Attorney Denise Dytrych
Chief Deputy Clerk John W. Dame
Deputy Clerk Judith Crosbie
1.B. INVOCATION - Commissioner Newell
1.C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. AGENDA APPROVAL
2.A. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS
County Administrator Weisman noted the agenda changes as follows:
PAGE ITEM
16: 3F-8 DELETED: the First Amendment to the Development Site Lease Agreement with Paxson Aviation Corporation, recognizing the name change to Crescent Aerospace Corporation, extending the commencement date to June 1, 2001, to allow additional time for construction of the facility, and increasing the leasehold size to 2.74 acres. (Airports) (Waiting on backup)
20: 3H-8 DELETED: a 20 year Sublease with AT&T Wireless Services of Florida, Inc., and . . . (FD&O) (Further Staff Review)
20: 3H-9 DELETED: a Contract with JMW Construction Corporation, for construction of the Mid-Western Communities Service Center,. . . (FD&O) (Further Staff Review)
26: 3U-2 DELETED: Service Contract with Novell for purchase of a Performance Issues Assessment. . . (ISS) (Further Staff Review)
28: 4B DELETED: a Resolution abandoning a portion of Steiner Road. . .(Eng.)

(Further Staff Review)
32: 5B-2 ADD-ON: Staff recommends a motion to approve:
A)
Settlement in the eminent domain action styled Palm Beach County v. Manor Forest, et. al., Case No. CL 00-002206 AI (Parcels 32,32A, 34, and 34A), Lawrence Road from Gateway Blvd. to Hypoluxo Rd., Project No. 95511;
B) Budget Transfer of $58,000 from Road Program Right of Way Reserves in Road Impact Fee Fund Area H to the Lawrence Road project.

SUMMARY: The County acquired Parcels 32, 34, and 34A for the improvement of Lawrence Road from Gateway Blvd. to Hypoluxo Rd and will acquire Parcel 32A under this settlement. The County has negotiated a proposed settlement in the amount of $182,000, plus the Clerk's registry deposit fee of $100, for a total of $182,100. This settlement will conclude all matters relating to these parcels, including attorney's fees, but excluding reasonable expert fees and costs which will be determined by a judge at a future hearing. District 3 (EWC) (Co Atty)

34: 5C-2 REVISED MOTION, TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve
the administrative percentages as outlined on Attachment "A" consider allowing those agencies that exceed the limits to be funded for FY01 with the understanding administrative costs must be reduced for the next Financially Assisted Agencies (FAA) process; A) consider staff report and recommendations on administrative costs of the Financially Assisted Agencies (FAA); B) approve FAA funding recommendations for FY 2000-2001 in the total amount of $6,462,125; and C) provide direction if the Board wishes to allocate funding above $6,462,125; we recommend in order of priority; C) approve additional funding in the amount of $285,000 for Tier Two recommendations; and
1. Parent-Child Center in the amount of $243,668
2. United Way challenge match $100,000
3. Tier Two Recommendations $285,000
D) approve additional funding in the amount of $100,000 to receive United Way matching funds. (Comm Serv)

SUMMARY: In the July 5, 2000, budget workshop, the Board considered staff recommendations for grant awards to the FAA's.. . . In addition, the Parent-Child Center has requested reconsideration of its request based on additional information submitted addressing audit concerns. (Comm. Serv.)

34: 5C-4 DELETED: on allocating $250,000 to the Regional Transportation Organization (RTO) for a Regional Consumer Information Network. (MPO)

(Further Staff Review)
35: 5E-2 ADD-ON: Staff requests Board approval: to negotiate a lease with the Respondent submitting the most responsive proposal to an RFP to lease 2,099 SF of vacant space in the County Parking Garage at 215 N. Olive Avenue. SUMMARY: This space was previously occupied by SunTrust Bank. Staff has received inquiries regarding leasing this space for professional office use. Staff projects that the County could generate at least $31,485 per year ($15.00/SF) in rent. Staff has issued a Request for Proposals to lease this space, and requires direction on the following terms proposed by Staff: 1) The use will be for professional office space; 2) Rent will be the highest rent proposed by the respondents to the RFP, but not less than $15.00/SF; 3) Interior improvements will be required in order to prepare the space for occupancy. Staff proposes that the County provide a tenant improvement allowance of $20.00/SF with the County performing the improvements. Any excess costs would be borne by the Tenant. 4) The County will provide 4 parking spaces in the parking garage for use by the Tenant at no charge. Staff is seeking approval to negotiate a lease in accordance with the Board's direction. The completed lease would then be returned to the Board for final approval. (PREM) Countywide/District 7 (HJF)

36: 5H-2 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to authorize: Purchasing Department to renew Agreement with One Source Landscape And Golf Services Inc., to provide turf management services at Okeeheelee Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $729,142 for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001. SUMMARY: One Source has provided turf management services for the Okeeheelee Golf Course since September 1, 1999. The original contractor, International Golf Maintenance, Inc. was terminated for non-performance. One Source agreed to contract at its 1998 bid price and the contract has a one year renewal option at the same terms and price. Due to the cost involved in making the needed course improvements, however, One Source has advised that it is unable to renew at the same price and is requesting a 10% increase. The Department recommends approval based on the contractor's performance and the need for continuity in the program of course improvements. District 6 (GB) (Parks)
38: 5K-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: the Easement Agreement with the Trump International Golf Club, L.C., and the Credit Union of Palm Beach County, granting an easement over the Trump leasehold for the purpose of constructing a drainage system from the Credit Union property to the water management system at the golf club. SUMMARY: The Credit Union is expanding its parking facilities at its Summit Boulevard location adjacent to the Trump Golf Club. In order to provide the necessary capacity for water quality and to provide for compensating storage the Credit Union has requested the installation of a drainage system from the new parking lot to the Lake 9 within the Trump water management system. The easement contains 645 square feet of property. Countywide (GPS) (Airports)
38: 5L-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) an Amendment to the Financial Assistance Agreement dated January 11, 2000, with the Town of Juno Beach; and
B) a Budget Transfer of $130,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserves for District 1 Improvements to Donald Ross Road Beautification Program.

SUMMARY: Working with District 1 Commissioner Marcus, the Town of Juno Beach has agreed to amend the Financial Assistance Agreement dated January 11, 2000, in order to provide reimbursement for the Town's design and installation of additional landscaping improvements for the Donald Ross Road (west side of the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge to U.S. Highway 1) Beautification Program. The Town's maintenance responsibilities are unchanged. District 1 (MRE) (Eng)
38: 5L-2 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: a Public Facilities Agreement with Jeff Lee and David Lee (Lee) for development of property (Black Diamond) on State Road 7, north of Forest Hill Boulevard. SUMMARY: Lee is the developer of 237 acres of property located west of State Road 7 and north of Forest Hill Boulevard. As part of the process to obtain a development order, it is necessary to address the County's Traffic Performance Standards. This agreement addresses the prepayment of impact fees, drainage responsibilities and access through the Lee property to a County owned property west of State Road 7 for drainage purposes. District 6 (ME) (Eng.)
38: 5L-3 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve
the use of Developer impact fees that would have been spent on the Southern Boulevard (S.R. 80/S.R. 7 intersection towards the design, right-of-way, mitigation and construction of the 8-laning of S.R. 7 (South of Lake Worth -North of Southern Boulevard).
B) authorize staff to advertise the design of S.R. 7 (South of Lake Worth Road - North of Southern Boulevard).

SUMMARY: This would allow developer impact fees that would have been spent on the intersection to be allocated towards the 8-laning of S.R. 7. This process will allow other developments in the area to rely on these funds as they move through the currency process. Without this allocation other projects in the area might be slowed or may not be able to receive approval. (Eng.)

38: 5M-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to approve: Contract renewal and consideration of a salary increase for the Internal Auditor in an amount to be determined by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). SUMMARY: The Internal Auditor's contract provides for an annual evaluation by the Audit Committee of Palm Beach County which is forwarded to the BCC for review. The contract also provides for the BCC to make the final determination as to the Internal Auditor's performance and salary. The Internal Auditor's current annual salary is $83,500. (Int. Aud.)
42: 8G ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring the week of August 20 - 26, 2000 as "Non-Violence Week" in Palm Beach County. (Commissioner Lee)

2.B.  Commissioner McCarty stated her concern with setting a precedent and wanted to discuss the board's policy regarding impact fees before considering item 5.L.2.

MOTION to adopt the agenda as amended to REORDER THE AGENDA to consider the impact fee issue before considering Item 5.L.2. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.

3. CONSENT AGENDA - See pages 5-30.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. - See pages 30-57.

TIME CERTAIN - 10:30 A.M. (PALM TRAN) - See pages 42-57.

5. REGULAR AGENDA - See pages 35-41 and 57-80.

TIME CERTAIN - 2:00 P.M. - See pages 57-62.

6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See pages 80-83.

7. STAFF COMMENTS - See pages 83-84.

8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See pages 84-85.

9. ADJOURNMENT - See page 85.

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

INFORMATION: Items 3.E.9., 3.G.1., and 3.H.2. were pulled from the consent agenda for individual discussion at the request of Commissioner Newell. For discussion of those items, see pages 81 and 82, respectively.

3. CONSENT AGENDA
3.A. ADMINISTRATION
3.A.1.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1010
RECEIVE AND FILE ORIGINAL EXECUTED CHANGE ORDER 1 FOR $11,247 TO THE CONTRACT WITH C & A CONTRACTING, INC., ADJUSTING ESTIMATED CONTRACT QUANTITIES TO MATCH ACTUAL QUANTITIES INSTALLED FOR THE KIRK ROAD SOUTH OF MELALEUCA LANE WATER MAIN EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT. (AMENDS R-2000-0357-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

b.  RECEIVE AND FILE FINAL PAYMENT REQUEST FROM C & A CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $14,534.80 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIRK ROAD SOUTH OF MELALEUCA LANE WATER MAIN EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT. (SEE R-2000-1010) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.A.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-1011
RECEIVE AND FILE AN ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT T-HANGAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS WITH RICHARD W. SHEPPARD FOR $275 PER MONTH, FROM JUNE 1, 2000, THROUGH MAY 31, 2001. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.A.3. RESOLUTION R-2000-1012
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD IN THE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2000, SEEKING APPROVAL OF THE ELECTORATE TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM MILLAGE THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL MAY LEVY FROM .5 TO 1.0 MILL OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF ALL PROPERTIES IN THE COUNTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION. ADOPTED 7-25-2000

3.B. CLERK
3.B.1.
WARRANT LIST DATED JULY 21, 2000. APPROVED 7-25-2000
COMPUTER CHECKS $24,370,567.06
WIRE TRANSFERS 67,085,463.41
MANUAL CHECKS 248,606.75
EDI TRANSFERS 2,585,446.04
$94,290,083.26
3.B.2.  MINUTES OF THE BCC/HCD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, REGULAR BCC MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, REGULAR BCC WORKSHOP OF FEBRUARY 29, REGULAR BCC MEETING OF MARCH 21, CHILD CARE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 21, ZONING MEETING OF MARCH 23, REGULAR BCC WORKSHOP OF MARCH 28, REGULAR BCC MEETING OF APRIL 4, REGULAR BCC AND CHILD CARE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 18, REGULAR BCC WORKSHOP OF APRIL 25, ZONING MEETING OF APRIL 27, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF MAY 8, REGULAR BCC WORKSHOP OF MAY 23, AND ZONING MEETING OF MAY 25, 2000. APPROVED 7-25-2000
3.B.3.
CONTRACTS ON THE CONTRACT LIST EXECUTED BY THE PURCHASING DIRECTOR:
a. INCREASE IN TERM CONTRACT WITH FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., FOR $137,350 TO PURCHASE FREIGHTLINER OEM PARTS FROM FEBRUARY 2, 1999, THROUGH JULY 31, 2000. APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. TERM CONTRACT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DIVISION OF PURCHASING, FOR $4,744,525 TO SUPPLY CLIENT SERVER EQUIPMENT ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM JULY 25, 2000, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001. APPROVED 7-25-2000
c. TERM CONTRACT WITH SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL FOR $258,200 FOR THE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT SOFTWARE, LICENSES, AND MAINTENANCE ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM JULY 25, 2000, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001. APPROVED 7-25-2000
d. TERM CONTRACT WITH TROPIC FENCE, INC., FOR $800,000 TO FURNISH AND INSTALL CHAINLINK FENCES AND BACKSTOPS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM AUGUST 1, 2000, THROUGH JULY 31, 2001. APPROVED 7-25-2000
e. TERM CONTRACT WITH MISSION HEALTH CARE, A D NURSING SERVICES, INTERNATIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE, AND LOLA AND SAUL KRAMER SENIOR SERVICES AGENCY FOR $1.1 MILLION TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2000, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2001. APPROVED 7-25-2000
f. DOCUMENT R-2000-1013
PURCHASE ORDER WITH GILLIG CORPORATION FOR $267,288 TO FURNISH AND INSTALL 43 PRIMA FACIE 3 SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS ON PALM TRAN BUSES. APPROVED 7-25-2000
g. TERM CONTRACT WITH SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC., J&J INDUSTRIES, INC., MANNINGTON CARPETS, INC., BEAULIEU COMMERCIAL, COLLINS & AIKMAN FLOOR COVERINGS, INC., LEES CARPETS, AND SYLVAN CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC., FOR $320,000 TO FURNISH AND INSTALL CARPET FROM JULY 25, 2000, THROUGH JULY 24, 2001. APPROVED 7-25-2000
h. DOCUMENT R-2000-1014
CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR $877,116 WITH ERMC III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LOADING BRIDGES, CONVEYORS, AND CABIN AIR SYSTEMS INCLUSIVE OF PARTS AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL FROM AUGUST 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. (AMENDS R-95-987-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
i. DOCUMENT R-2000-1015
CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH ROYAL PALM MEMORIAL GARDENS FOR $110,000 TO PROVIDE BURIAL PLOTS FOR DECEASED INDIGENT COUNTY RESIDENTS FROM AUGUST 19, 2000, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2001. (AMENDS R-97-988-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.B.4.
RECEIVE AND FILE (A) THE SINGLE AUDIT GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FEDERAL AND STATE SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL REPORTS; (B) THE UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT - ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (AFR); AND (C) THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORT (AFAR), FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.B.5. DOCUMENT R-2000-1016
RECEIVE AND FILE CHANGE ORDERS, WORK TASK ORDERS, CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATIONS, AND FINAL PAYMENTS APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE AND BY THE DEPARTMENT HEADS FOR ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS, FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS, WATER UTILITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, AND AIRPORTS DURING JUNE 2000. APPROVED 7-25-2000
a.  THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANT SERVICE AUTHORIZATIONS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING JUNE 2000:
(1) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH GEE & JENSON ENGINEERS-ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS, INC., FOR $17,680 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR AN 8-INCH HORIZONTALLY, DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED SUBAQUEOUS WATER MAIN TO SERVE PEANUT ISLAND PARK. (AMENDS R-2000-0454) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(2) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 12 WITH HELLER-WEAVER & SHEREMETA FOR $20,000 TO EXTEND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION BEYOND THE 10 MONTHS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ON THE SEMINOLE PALMS PARK AQUATIC CENTER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-809-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(3) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 4 WITH STEPHEN BORUFF, AIA, FOR $20,000 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES ON THE NORTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-742-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(4) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 19 WITH MICHAEL B. SCHORAH & ASSOCIATES FOR $35,870 TO REVIEW THE EXISTING ZONING, TRAFFIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SITE INFRASTRUCTURE ITEMS THAT MAY IMPACT OR LIMIT THE ABILITY TO DEVELOP THE PROPERTY AT SANSBURY'S WAY SITE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1588-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(5) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR $15,000 FOR CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS, SOIL DENSITY, CONCRETE CYLINDERS, AND ASPHALT AT THE LAWRENCE ROAD FROM GATEWAY BOULEVARD TO HYPOLUXO ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-613-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(6) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH R.C.T. ENGINEERING, INC., FOR $20,900 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND THE PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREET LOCATED WITHIN AN UNPLATTED SUBDIVISION ON THE HERBERTZ ROAD MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT C PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-2068-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(7) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH R.C.T. ENGINEERING, INC., FOR $13,670 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND THE PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREET LOCATED WITHIN AN UNPLATTED SUBDIVISION ON THE COOLEY COURT MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT C PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-2068-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(8) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH R.C.T. ENGINEERING, INC., FOR $13,670 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND THE PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREET LOCATED WITHIN AN UNPLATTED SUBDIVISION ON THE SYLVAN ROAD MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT C PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-2068-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(9) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH R.C.T. ENGINEERING, INC., FOR $24,930 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND THE PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREET LOCATED WITHIN AN UNPLATTED SUBDIVISION ON THE RIEDEL AVENUE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT C PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-2068-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(10) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH R.C.T. ENGINEERING, INC., FOR $12,670 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND THE PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREET LOCATED WITHIN AN UNPLATTED SUBDIVISION ON THE 43RD DRIVE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT C PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-2068-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(11)  CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TASK C-413 WITH DAMES & MOORE FOR $13,310 TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PALM BEACH COUNTY AIRPORT (LANTANA) EXPANSION -- AIRPORTS GENERAL CONSULTING PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-476-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(12) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TASK C-310 WITH URS GREINER WOODWARD CLYDE FOR $49,877 FOR PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FMS CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES -- AIRPORTS GENERAL CONSULTING PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(13)  CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TASK C-129 WITH URS GREINER WOODWARD CLYDE FOR $21,480 TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE NCO NORTH HANGAR FACILITY PROJECT -- AIRPORTS GENERAL CONSULTING PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(14) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3, SUPPLEMENT 2 WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER, P.C., FOR $39,600 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICES NECESSARY TO PREPARE, SUBMIT, AND REPRESENT THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT FOR APPLICATIONS TO THE GREEN CAY WETLANDS ZONING AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-833-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

b.
  THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING JUNE 2000:
(1)  CHANGE ORDER 9 WITH MCC CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR AN INCREASE OF $42,160 TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, WIRE, DISCONNECT, AND CT CAN FOR SEPARATE ELECTRICAL METER, AND NEW PUMP FOR FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, PLUS A 10-DAY TIME EXTENSION ON THE OKEEHEELEE PARK GOLF CLUBHOUSE. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,097,335) (AMENDS R-99-1032-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(2)  CHANGE ORDER 6 WITH SELECT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR A DECREASE OF $12,000 AND A TIME EXTENSION OF 67 DAYS, AS WELL AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES RESULTING FROM SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF THE FIRE STATION 45 PROJECT AFTER THE SPECIFIED CONTRACT DATE. (AMENDS R-98-530-D) (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $718,600) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(3) CHANGE ORDER 7 WITH WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR AN INCREASE OF $15,000 AS AN EARLY COMPLETION BONUS FOR 30 DAYS AT $500 PER DAY ON THE LAKE LYTAL AQUATIC ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, PER SPECIAL CONDITION SC10 OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. (AMENDS R-2000-0060) (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $628,908) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(4) CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNICATIONS FOR AN INCREASE OF $15,260 FOR REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND CONCRETE OVER-POUR EXISTING ON THE SOUTH LEG OF THE BOYNTON BEACH TOWER, PLUS A THREE-DAY TIME EXTENSION. (AMENDS R-2000-0455) (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $715,180) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(5) CHANGE ORDER 10 WITH COMMUNITY ASPHALT CORPORATION FOR AN INCREASE OF $26,254 TO ADD ASPHALT BASE ABC-3 IN LIEU OF STABILIZED SUBGRADE BECAUSE OF UTILITY CONFLICTS WITH THE CITY OF BOCA RATON ON THE MILITARY TRAIL/GLADES ROAD TO CLINT MOORE ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-636-D) (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $2,509,696.25) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(6)  CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH FOSTER MARINE CONTRACTORS FOR AN INCREASE OF $20,378 TO ADD VARIOUS WATER MAIN QUANTITIES REQUIRED BY PLANS, PLUS A FIVE-DAY TIME EXTENSION ON THE LAKEWOOD GARDENS WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-2000-0302) (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $193,113.25) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(7) CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH FOSTER MARINE CONTRACTORS FOR AN INCREASE OF $14,063 TO EXCAVATE, FINAL GRADE, AND SHAPE RETENTION AREA, PLUS A FIVE-DAY TIME EXTENSION ON THE KIRK ROAD AND LAKEWOOD ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-2000-0136) (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $992,932.43) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(8) CHANGE ORDER 15 WITH RIO-BAK CORPORATION FOR AN INCREASE OF $8,446 TO REMOVE THE EXISTING AIR-RELEASE MANHOLE, INSTALL A TRAFFIC-BEARING AIR-RELEASE MANHOLE AND A 4-INCH DUCTILE IRON PIPE WATER MAIN (RESTRAINED JOINT), PLUS A THREE-DAY TIME EXTENSION ON THE BELVEDERE ROAD AND HAVERHILL ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1407-D) (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $2,772,181.34) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(9) CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE FOR AN INCREASE OF $16,405 TO MODIFY EXISTING SANITARY MANHOLES, AND INSTALL YARD DRAIN TO AVOID FLOODING PRIVATE PROPERTY, PLUS A 15-DAY TIME EXTENSION ON THE LIMESTONE CREEK, PHASE I-D PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-1626-D) (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,409,707.55) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(10) CHANGE ORDER 16 WITH SMITH & COMPANY, INC., FOR AN INCREASE OF $4,644 TO MODIFY AND REPLACE THE EXISTING HANDICAP RAMPS AT THE INTERSECTION OF JOG ROAD AND THE ENTRANCE TO THE CASCADES, PLUS A 19-DAY TIME EXTENSION ON THE JOG ROAD/SOUTH OF LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-979-D) (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $4,709,296) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(11) CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH MAN-CON, INC., FOR A DECREASE OF $16,185 TO CREDIT THE BALANCE IN THE ALLOWANCES NOT USED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE MEMBRANE CONCENTRATE PIPELINE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-1186-D) (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,250,000) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(12) CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH SOUTHEAST DRILLING SERVICES FOR AN INCREASE OF $31,880 TO PROVIDE LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE CONTROL PANEL, SURVEY TO LOCATE THE EASEMENT, ADDITIONAL CASING AND COLUMN PIPE, PLUS AN EIGHT-DAY TIME EXTENSION ON THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 9 WELLFIELD EXPANSION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-1287-D) (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $5,679,620) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(13) CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH UNITED ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR ZERO DOLLARS TO PROVIDE A 20-DAY TIME EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACTOR AS COMPENSATORY TIME FOR DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS ON THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 9 TRANSMISSION MAINS PROJECT. (AMENDS R-2000-0111) (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $10,369,000) APPROVED 7-25-2000

c. THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENTS WERE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE DURING JUNE 2000:
(1)  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF URQUHART STREET STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT A 1.40 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $177,202. (AMENDS R-99-1468-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(2) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO MAN-CON, INC., FOR MEMBRANE CONCENTRATE PIPELINE EXTENSION AT A 1.40 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,250,000. (AMENDS R-99-1186-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(3) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO CHAZ EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONGRESS AVENUE L-12 CANAL TO 6TH AVENUE SOUTH WATER MAIN, CITY OF LAKE WORTH WATER MAIN INTERCONNECT, CONGRESS AVENUE AND MELALEUCA LANE AT A 6.20 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $324,565. (AMENDS R-99-1408-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(4) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO WHARTON-SMITH, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2 PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS AT A 6.11 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $4,072,000. (AMENDS R-98-532-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(5) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO MURRAY LOGAN CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT AT THE PALM BEACH COUNTY AIRPORT (LANTANA) SHORELINE AT A 1.64 PERCENT DECREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $120,701. (AMENDS R-99-1625-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(6) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SIGNAL GROUP, INC., FOR LANDSIDE SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS AT A 1.43 PERCENT INCREASE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,071,311. (AMENDS R-98-670-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

d. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENT OR THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE UNDER THE JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) PROGRAM FOR JUNE 2000:
(1) JOB ORDER CONTRACT 2000-123 WITH HA CONTRACTING FOR $2,689 TO PROVIDE GATE ACCESS SYSTEM, INCLUDING STAND-ALONE KEYPADS AND KNOX BOX AT MOUNTS' BOTANICAL GARDEN. (AMENDS R-98-1207-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(2) JOB ORDER CONTRACT 99-198 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $11,690 TO REMOVE EXISTING KITCHEN CABINETS; REPLACE WITH NEW CABINETS; REPAIR WALL; REPLACE ELECTRIC; AND INSTALL NEW SINK AND FAUCET AT FIRE STATION 54. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(3) JOB ORDER CONTRACT 2000-114 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $79,239 TO CLEAR AND PREPARE SITE FOR FENCE WALL, PROVIDE PRE-CAST WALL APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET HIGH AND 800 FEET LONG ALONG BERM, AND PROVIDE 630 SQUARE FEET OF ALUMINUM SHADE STRUCTURE AT THE SOUTH COUNTY AQUATIC PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(4) JOB ORDER CONTRACT 2000-117 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $11,982 TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL AN 18.5-BY-24-FOOT CONCRETE SLAB AND CANVAS CANOPY 16 FEET HIGH FOR A RESCUE VEHICLE AS PART OF THE STRIP SHOPPING CENTER AT FIRE STATION 36. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(5) JOB ORDER CONTRACT 2000-118 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $573 TO PROVIDE CONDUIT FOR THE SECURITY CAMERA WITHIN THE NEW BODY COOLER AT THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(6) JOB ORDER CONTRACT 2000-134 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $4,790 TO INSTALL FOUR 240 VOLT AUTOMATIC-DISCONNECT OUTLETS AT THE COUNTERTOP FOR USE OF COOKING IMPLEMENTS IN THE AIRPORT CENTRE SNACK SHOP PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(7) JOB ORDER CONTRACT 2000-135 WITH HOLT CONTRACTORS FOR $6,655 TO PROVIDE EPOXY COATING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BODY COOLER AND INSIDE THE BUILDING IN FRONT OF THE BODY COOLER AT THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1206-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

e. THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATIONS AGAINST ANNUAL CONTRACTS WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENTS DURING JUNE 2000:
(1) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 31 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $2,500 TO PROVIDE A DESIGN AND DETAILS FOR A NEW PROTOTYPE LIFEGUARD TOWER FOR THE JUNO BEACH PARK LIFEGUARD TOWER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1590-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(2) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 34 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $690 TO REVIEW CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND DETERMINE THE CONDITION OF THE STRUCTURAL SYSTEM IN THE GOVERNMENTAL CENTER, CLERK'S FLOOR LOADING PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1590-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(3) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 35 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $1,984 TO PROVIDE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO REPLACING TWO EXISTING 8,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPLEX FUEL TANK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1590-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(4) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 4 WITH GEE & JENSON-ENGINEERS-ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS, INC., FOR $9,999 FOR PREPARATION OF A SIGNED AND SEALED BOUNDARY SURVEY AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MILANI PROPERTY. (AMENDS R-2000-0454) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(5) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 4 WITH GEE & JENSON-ENGINEERS-ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS, INC., FOR $4,000 FOR PERMIT RESEARCH, ANALYSIS OF EXISTING POTABLE WATER SERVICE AND SANITARY SEWER/SEPTIC TANK ISSUES FOR PEANUT ISLAND WATER AND SEWER SERVICE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-2000-0454) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(6) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 18 WITH HANSON ENGINEERS, INC., FOR $2,378 FOR ZONING PETITION REVIEW SERVICES (REVIEW PROPAGATION STUDY PROVIDED BY NEXTEL FLORIDA), FOR THE NEXTEL 2560 WESTGATE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-561-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(7) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 19 WITH HANSON ENGINEERS, INC., FOR $2,378 FOR ZONING PETITION REVIEW SERVICES (REVIEW THE PROPAGATION STUDY PROVIDED BY NEXTEL FLORIDA), FOR THE NEXTEL 1546 BLUE HERON PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-561-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(8) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 5 WITH DENNIS J. LEAVY & ASSOCIATES FOR $1,300 TO SKETCH AND DESCRIBE A 7.6-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD AND WEST DRIVE FOR THE OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD PARCEL DUE DILIGENCE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-2070-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(9) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 2 WITH MILLER-LEGG & ASSOCIATES FOR $8,929 TO ANALYZE THE CURRENT TRAFFIC AND PARKING CONDITIONS AT THE TAX COLLECTOR'S LAKE WORTH PARKING LOT THAT CONTRIBUTE TO ACCESS AND PARKING CAPACITY PROBLEMS. (AMENDS R-98-1927-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(10) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH MILLER-LEGG & ASSOCIATES FOR $5,417 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR OBTAINING DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FROM THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON FOR THE WEST WELLINGTON FIRE STATION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1927-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(11)SUPPLEMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH MOCK, ROOS & ASSOCIATES FOR $2,702 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INCLUDING ATTENDING PROGRESS MEETINGS, AND REVIEWING PAY APPLICATIONS AND OTHER CONTRACTOR CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY PARKING LOT EXPANSION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-94-1389-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(12) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 5 WITH NODARSE & ASSOCIATES FOR $6,350 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INCLUDING IN-PLACE DENSITY AND CONCRETE CYLINDER TESTS, PROCTOR CURVES, AND LIME-ROCK-BEARING RATIOS FOR THE OCEAN CAY PARK PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-205-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(13) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 7 WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES FOR $1,800 FOR PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT PERFORMED IN GENERAL ACCORDANCE WITH AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING MATERIALS STANDARD E-1527-97, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF HISTORICAL USE, PHYSICAL SETTING, AND SITE RECONNAISSANCE FOR THE OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD PARCEL DUE DILIGENCE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-611-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(14) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 8 WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES FOR $4,110 FOR SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION INCLUDING 15 SOIL TEST BORINGS AND THREE BORE HOLE PERMEABILITY TESTS ON A VACANT 7.6-ACRE PARCEL FOR THE OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD PARCEL DUE DILIGENCE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-611-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(15) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 5 WITH SCHWAB, TWITTY, HANSER FOR $2,285 FOR REVISED LAYOUT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICES AND PROVIDING THE DESIGN CRITERIA FOR THE DESIGN BUILD TEAM FOR FINAL DESIGN OF THE NORTH COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL CENTER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-39-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(16) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 7 WITH TESTING LAB OF THE PALM BEACHES FOR $2,000 TO PERFORM INSPECTIONS AND PREPARE AFFIDAVITS REQUIRED BY THE BUREAU OF FAIR RIDES, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FOR THE SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AQUATIC FACILITY RIVER RIDE ATTRACTION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-612-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(17) AMENDMENT 1 TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 5 WITH TESTING LAB OF THE PALM BEACHES FOR $786 TO PERFORM ADDITIONAL BORINGS TO DETERMINE THE SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION SITE FOR THE STOCKADE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-612-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(18) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 36 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $450 TO PROVIDE MODIFICATIONS TO THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER TOWER, AS WELL AS THE NECESSARY FIELD OBSERVATIONS TO VERIFY THAT THE TOWER HAS BEEN MODIFIED, ON THE COMMUNICATION TOWERS AT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-1590-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(19) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 37 WITH BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR $1,750 TO PERFORM REVIEW AND CALCULATIONS FOR EXISTING FLOOR SLAB ON THE CONNEMARA CONDOMINIUM BUILDING AND THE SHELTER TANK SUPPORTS, ENCLOSURE WALLS, AND ICE BRIDGE. (AMENDS R-98-1590-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(20) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 1 WITH NODARSE & ASSOCIATES FOR $830 FOR TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES ON THE CONGRESS AVENUE/MINOR ROAD TO HYPOLUXO ROAD PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-205-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(21) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION SUPPLEMENT 3 WITH K-F GROUP, INC., FOR $1,805 FOR EXTENSION OF THE RAMP, REQUIRING NEW PHOTOMETRICS, ADDITIONAL DEMOLITION, ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION, AND REVISION OF SUMMARY OF QUANTITIES FOR THE GLADES ROAD AND I-95 SOUTHBOUND RAMP INTERSECTION PROJECT. (AMENDS R-98-2060-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(22) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION SUPPLEMENT 2 WITH METRIC ENGINEERING, INC., FOR $5,448 TO PROVIDE MAN-HOUR ESTIMATE AND FEE PROPOSAL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN RELATION TO THE COUNTY VEGETATION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES ON THE HAVERHILL ROAD/ LANTANA ROAD TO MELALEUCA LANE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-124-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(23) SUPPLEMENT 1 TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 3 WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER, P.C., FOR $9,900 TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT RELATED TO CONGRESSIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GREEN CAY WETLANDS PROJECT THROUGH THE COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES RESTORATION PLAN FOR THE WETLANDS TREATMENT REGULATORY SERVICE PROJECT. (AMENDS R-99-833-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(24) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 5 WITH JANUS & HILL CORPORATION FOR $2,765 TO REROUTE CONDUIT AT NEW EGRESS WINDOW AT TWO LOCATIONS ON LAKE AVENUE; DELETE FAMILY ROOM INSULATION MODIFICATIONS FOR EL PRADO; ADD SLIDING POCKET DOOR IN PLACE OF SWING DOOR AT PARKER AVENUE; AND ADD RIDGE VENT BAFFLES AT 3322 LAKE AVENUE FOR THE RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-1650-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(25) CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TASK C-131 WITH URS GREINER WOODWARD CLYDE FOR $5,000 FOR A PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE GRANT TIME EXTENSION REQUEST FOR THE AIRPORTS GENERAL CONSULTING SERVICES PROJECT. (AMENDS R-97-283-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

f.
THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS UNDER $10,000 WERE APPROVED BY THE LEAD DEPARTMENTS DURING JUNE 2000:
(1) CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH BUTLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE OF $1,197 TO REPLACE THE IRRIGATION LINE UNDER THE ROAD FOR THE WEST BOYNTON LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,149,800) (AMENDS R-2000-0318) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(2) CHANGE ORDER 8 WITH MCC CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR AN INCREASE OF $3,535 TO PROVIDE TELEPHONE CONDUIT TO EXISTING STARTER BOOTH, MOVE WOOD BLOCKING AT ALUMINUM WINDOWS, AND DELETE DARK STAIN FOR THE OKEEHEELEE PARK GOLF CLUBHOUSE PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,097,335) (AMENDS R-99-1032-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(3) CHANGE ORDER 10 WITH MCC CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR AN INCREASE OF $1,104 TO PROVIDE FABRICATED STEEL TRUSS HANGERS FOR THE FLOOR AND ROOF FOR THE OKEEHEELEE GOLF COURSE PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,097,335) (AMENDS R-99-1032-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(4) CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH MCTEAGUE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR AN INCREASE OF $926 TO RELOCATE THE EXISTING ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE OFFICE TRAILER AT THE JOHN PRINCE PARK MAINTENANCE OFFICE BUILDING. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $537,368) (AMENDS R-2000-0316) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(5) CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH MCTEAGUE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR AN INCREASE OF $682 AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUBCONTRACTOR-GENERATED PERMIT FEES FOR THE PALM TRAN MAIN FACILITY 2ND FLOOR BUILD-OUT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $219,376) (AMENDS R-2000-0063) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(6) CHANGE ORDER 1 WITH THERMA SEAL ROOFS, INC., FOR AN INCREASE OF $3,210 TO PROVIDE A PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND FOR THE FOUR POINTS RE-ROOF AND TRUSS REPAIR PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $160,488) (AMENDS R-2000-0379) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(7) CHANGE ORDER 6 WITH WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR AN INCREASE OF $6,664 TO REMOVE TWO PINE TREES; REPLACE FILTER BACKWASH DRAIN LEADER PIPE; AND ADD 10 TORO SPRINKLER HEADS FOR THE LAKE LYTAL AQUATIC ENHANCEMENT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $628,908) (AMENDS R-2000-0060) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(8) CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH FOSTER MARINE CONTRACTORS FOR AN INCREASE OF $9,399 TO INSTALL A NEW TYPE E MANHOLE AND CUT CONCRETE WALLS ON MANHOLE 21 TO FILL REQUIRED ELEVATION TO MATCH PIPE GRADE, PLUS A TWO-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR THE KIRK ROAD/LAKEWOOD ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $992,932.43) (AMENDS R-2000-0136) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(9) CHANGE ORDER 3 WITH FOSTER MARINE CONTRACTORS FOR AN INCREASE OF $3,500 TO ADD A TYPE E MANHOLE TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH A FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT POLE ON THE KIRK ROAD/LAKEWOOD ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $992,932.43) (AMENDS R-2000-0136) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(10) CHANGE ORDER 4 WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE FOR AN INCREASE OF $9,950 TO INSTALL A COLOR-STAMPED CONCRETE TRAFFIC SEPARATOR IN LIEU OF A STANDARD SEPARATOR FOR THE DONALD ROSS ROAD AND ALTERNATE A1A INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $488,550.16) (AMENDS R-98-1975-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(11)  CHANGE ORDER 5 WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE FOR AN INCREASE OF $407 TO ADJUST THE EXISTING INLET TO GRADE AS INDICATED IN THE PLANS FOR THE DONALD ROSS ROAD AND ALTERNATE A1A INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $488,550.16) (AMENDS R-99-1975-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(12) CHANGE ORDER 6 WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE FOR AN INCREASE OF $4,070 TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL DRAINAGE INLET AND PIPE AT WARE DRIVE AND CONGRESS AVENUE TO PROVIDE DRAINAGE OF THE INTERSECTION BECAUSE OF EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS ON THE CONGRESS AVENUE/CHILLINGSWORTH DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $855,256) (AMENDS R-99-1462-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000
(13) CHANGE ORDER 8 WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE FOR AN INCREASE OF $455 FOR ADDITIONAL TONNAGE OVERRUN, PLUS A 7-DAY TIME EXTENSION FOR THE YAMATO ROAD AND JOG ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,366,360.05) (AMENDS R-99-725-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS
3.C.1. RESOLUTION R-2000-1017
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES KNOWN AS PARCELS 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, AND 110 IN FEE SIMPLE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS OF BOUTWELL ROAD FROM LAKE WORTH ROAD TO 2ND AVENUE NORTH. ADOPTED 7-25-2000

3.C.2. RESOLUTION R-2000-1018
RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF TRACT R, A PRIVATE ACCESS TRACT, 10-FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT LYING WITHIN TRACT 5, A 12-FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT LYING WITHIN TRACT 2, BOYNTON ESTATES II, LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HYPOLUXO ROAD AND LAWRENCE ROAD. ADOPTED 7-25-2000

3.C.3. DOCUMENT R-2000-1019
CHANGE ORDER 11 FOR A 64-DAY TIME EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY ASPHALT CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY TRAIL FROM GLADES ROAD TO CLINT MOORE ROAD. NO FISCAL IMPACT. (AMENDS R-99-636-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.C.4. DOCUMENT R-2000-1020
CONTRACT WITH FLORIDA GUARDRAIL, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $307,500 FOR THE ANNUAL GUARDRAIL CONTRACT WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE INSTALLING OR FURNISHING OF NEW GUARDRAIL AND REMOVING AND DISPOSING OF OLD AND/OR RESETTING OF EXISTING GUARDRAIL WITHIN THE COUNTY. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.C.5. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1162
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $2,319 IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE FUND AREA K TO RECOGNIZE A DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION FROM GL HOMES OF BOYNTON BEACH ASSOCIATES LTD., FOR THE HAGEN RANCH ROAD FROM WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PROJECT. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.C.6. DOCUMENT R-2000-1021
REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF LAKE CLARKE SHORES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,274 FOR BEAUTIFICATION IMPROVEMENTS ON THE COUNTY'S FLORIDA MANGO ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM GREGORY ROAD TO BARBADOS ROAD. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.C.7. DELETED

3.C.8. DOCUMENT R-2000-1022
REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $52,084 FOR BEAUTIFICATION IMPROVEMENTS ON THE COUNTY'S CRESTWOOD BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM FOLSOM ROAD TO KING'S WAY. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.C.9. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1163
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $75,000 IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE FUND AREA H TO RECOGNIZE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ALBERTSON'S, INC., TO SATISFY A CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR THE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LAKE WORTH ROAD AT MILITARY TRAIL PROJECT. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.C.10
a. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1305
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $10 MILLION IN THE BEACH IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM RESERVES TO THE JUNO BEACH SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT. APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1023
CONTRACT WITH BEAN STUYVESANT, L.L.C., FOR $9.295 MILLION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE JUNO BEACH SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT WHICH CONSISTS OF BEACH RENOURISHMENT BY PLACING SAND ALONG THE SHORELINE. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
3.D.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1024
RECEIVE AND FILE WAIVER OF FINANCIAL GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY WITH THE RECORDS ON FILE WITH THE MINUTES DEPARTMENT FOR RESOLUTIONS R-90-938, R-92-107, R-92-1788, AND R-92-1888, PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF THE BOND DOCUMENTS' 120-DAY REQUIREMENT FOR THE COUNTY'S DELIVERY OF AUDITED FINANCIALS AND OTHER STATEMENTS AND EXTENDING THAT TIME TO 180 DAYS. (AMENDS R-90-938, R-92-107, R-92-1788, AND R-92-1888) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.D.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-1025
RATIFICATION OF THE CHAIR'S EXECUTION ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY OF THE APPLICATION FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS FROM THE FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SUBMITTED FOR THE LAKE DELRAY APARTMENTS PROJECT. (SEE R-99-605) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.D.3. RESOLUTION R-2000-1026
RESOLUTION URGING THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ENACT THE ANTI-ATROCITY ALIEN DEPORTATION ACT, AS AMENDED, AND TO IDENTIFY FUNDS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MISSIONS' REHABILITATION CENTER. ADOPTED 7-25-2000

3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
3.E.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1027
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RATE AGREEMENT (IU-001-1) WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., TO CHANGE THE RATE OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR SENIOR MEALS PROGRAMS AND INCREASE THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT TO $314,108.94 FROM OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. NO COUNTY FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. (AMENDS R-99-1966-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.E.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-1028
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE MASTER AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., FROM JANUARY 1, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000, TO REVISE THE AUDIT ATTACHMENT TO INCORPORATE RECENT CHANGES TO THE FLORIDA SINGLE AUDIT ACT, AND TO BIND THE TERMS OF THE MASTER AGREEMENT TO THE PROVIDER AND ITS SUCCESSORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, ASSIGNEES, AND TRANSFEREES. (AMENDS R-2000-0114) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.E.3. DOCUMENT R-2000-1029
CONTRACT WITH REHABWORKS OF FLORIDA TO PROVIDE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES TO HEAD START CHILDREN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. FUNDS FOR THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITH FEDERAL FUNDS OF $20,000 AND COUNTY FUNDS OF $5,000. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.E.4.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1030
CONTRACT IC-001-1 WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., PROVIDING FOR STATE FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,066,601, FROM JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001, UNDER THE COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM. THE GRANT IS AWARDED ON A UNIT RATE BASIS IN WHICH THE COUNTY WILL BE REIMBURSED ON THE NUMBER OF UNITS DELIVERED FOR EACH TYPE OF SERVICE: ADULT DAY CARE, IN-HOME SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY ALERT RESPONSE, RISK REDUCTION, CASE AIDE, HOME DELIVERED MEALS, PEST CONTROL, LEGAL SERVICES, AND CAREGIVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT. APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1031
CONTRACT IH-001-1 WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., PROVIDING FOR STATE FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $404,735, FROM JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001, UNDER THE HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM. THE GRANT IS AWARDED ON A UNIT RATE BASIS IN WHICH THE COUNTY WILL BE REIMBURSED ON THE NUMBER OF UNITS DELIVERED FOR EACH TYPE OF SERVICE: ADULT DAY CARE, IN-HOME SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY ALERT RESPONSE, RISK REDUCTION, CASE AIDE, HOME DELIVERED MEALS, PEST CONTROL, LEGAL SERVICES, AND CAREGIVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.E.5. DOCUMENT R-2000-1032
CONTRACT WITH ST. GEORGE CENTER, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $107,923 TO PROVIDE TREATMENT EDUCATION/OUTREACH AND CAPACITY BUILDING, FROM JULY 25, 2000, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2001. THESE SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE COUNTY HIV/AIDS AFFECTED COMMUNITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HIV EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE RYAN WHITE COMPREHENSIVE AIDS RESOURCE EMERGENCY ACT OF 1990. NO COUNTY MATCH IS REQUIRED. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.E.6. DOCUMENT R-2000-1033
RATIFICATION OF THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON THE SENIOR AIDES PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER (NSCERC) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $735,943 TO OPERATE THE SENIOR AIDES PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT TO 102 SENIOR CITIZENS UNDER TITLE V OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT FROM JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.E.7. DOCUMENT R-2000-1034
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SUSAN STECHNIJ TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (CAP) CLIENTS AT 423 8TH STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FROM AUGUST 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THE TOTAL COST OF THE LEASE IS $7,096 WHICH CONSISTS OF $5,913 IN FEDERAL FUNDS AND $1,183 IN COUNTY FUNDS. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.E.8. DOCUMENT R-2000-1035
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH OPERATION HOPE TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (CAP) CLIENTS AT 3501 WEST 35TH STREET, RIVIERA BEACH, FROM AUGUST 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THE TOTAL COST OF THE LEASE IS $3,700 WHICH CONSISTS OF $3,083 IN FEDERAL FUNDS AND $617 IN COUNTY FUNDS. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.E.9. See Page 82.

3.E.10.
a.
  CONTRACTS WITH THE FOLLOWING VENDORS FOR THE SERVICES AND IN THE AMOUNTS SHOWN BELOW, FOR A TOTAL OF $253,160; FUNDING IS PROVIDED FROM THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) GRANT ($119,756) AND FROM HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) ($133,404): APPROVED 7-25-2000
(1) DOCUMENT R-2000-1036
CONTRACT WITH GULFSTREAM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HOMELESS PERSONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $37,552 FOR A RETROACTIVE PERIOD OF MAY 20, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000.
(2) DOCUMENT R-2000-1037
CONTRACT WITH GULFSTREAM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS PERSONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $128,100 FOR A RETROACTIVE PERIOD OF JUNE 1, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000,
(3) DOCUMENT R-2000-1038
CONTRACT WITH THE 45TH STREET MENTAL HEALTH CENTER FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,754 FOR A RETROACTIVE PERIOD OF MAY 20, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000.
(4) DOCUMENT R-2000-1039
CONTRACT WITH COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, INC., FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,754 FOR A RETROACTIVE PERIOD OF MAY 20, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000.

b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1239
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $197,413 IN THE HUD SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FUND TO INCORPORATE $134,000 FROM HCD, TO CARRY OVER $63,413 FROM LAST YEAR'S HUD GRANT, AND TO REALIGN THE CURRENT COUNTY BUDGET. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.F. AIRPORTS
3.F.1. RESOLUTION R-2000-1040
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDING ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SIGN A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.5 MILLION TO CONSTRUCT HANGAR FACILITIES AT NORTH COUNTY AIRPORT. ADOPTED 7-25-2000

3.F.2. RESOLUTION R-2000-1041
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDING ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SIGN A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.5 MILLION TO CONSTRUCT APRON AND TAXIWAY INCLUDING LIGHTING AND MARKING AT NORTH COUNTY AIRPORT. ADOPTED 7-25-2000

3.F.3. RESOLUTION R-2000-1042
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDING ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SIGN A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000 TO REHABILITATE TAXIWAY C INCLUDING MARKING AND LIGHTING AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. ADOPTED 7-25-2000

3.F.4. RESOLUTION R-2000-1043
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDING ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SIGN A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000 TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESS ROAD TO GOLFVIEW AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. ADOPTED 7-25-2000

3.F.5. RESOLUTION R-2000-1044
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDING ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SIGN A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $850,000 TO RECONSTRUCT APRONS D AND E INCLUDING MARKING AND LIGHTING AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. ADOPTED 7-25-2000

3.F.6. RESOLUTION R-2000-1045
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDING ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SIGN A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 TO PROVIDE TERMINAL SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. ADOPTED 7-25-2000

3.F.7.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1046
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF RUNWAY 9L AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM EARL WEBSTER FOR PARCEL W-92 LOCATED AT 4823 AMELIA STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FOR A SALES PRICE OF $62,500 AND REPLACEMENT HOUSING COSTS OF $16,512 FOR THE PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1047
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF RUNWAY 9L AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM ROBERT S. JANIS AND AMY L. JANIS FOR PARCEL W-100 LOCATED AT 4935 AMELIA STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FOR A SALES PRICE OF $62,500 AND REPLACEMENT HOUSING COSTS OF $18,419 FOR THE PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.F.8. DELETED

3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
3.G.1. See Page 82.
3.G.2.
SELECTION OF PAINEWEBBER, INC., TO REPLACE FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS IN THE COUNTY'S UNDERWRITING POOL FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.G.3.
a. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1240
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $100 IN THE $10.47 MILLION AIRPORT CENTER 1992 DEBT SERVICE FUND FOR THE PAYMENT OF PAYING AGENT FEES. APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1242
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $500 IN THE $50 MILLION ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS 1991 DEBT SERVICE FUND FROM RESERVES FOR THE PAYMENT OF PAYING AGENT FEES. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.G.4. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1241
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $4,410 IN THE $117.485 MILLION CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACILITIES REFUNDING 1993 DEBT SERVICE FUND FROM RESERVES FOR THE PAYMENT OF ISSUE COSTS AND TO SET UP THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL PAYING AGENT FEES. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.G.5.
a. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1247
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $522,500 IN THE $20 MILLION SUNSHINE LOAN 800 MEGAHERTZ RADIO AND SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FACILITY CAPITAL PROJECT FUND TO PROPERLY RECORD THE COST OF ISSUANCE AND DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FOR THE SUNSHINE LOAN. APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1248
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $165,844 IN THE $20 MILLION SUNSHINE LOAN 800 MEGAHERTZ RADIO AND SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FACILITY DEBT SERVICE FUND TO SET UP PAYMENTS FOR INTEREST, OTHER CHARGES, AND RESERVES RELATED TO THE SUNSHINE LOAN. APPROVED 7-25-2000
c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1249
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $477,000 IN THE $20 MILLION SUNSHINE LOAN 800 MEGAHERTZ RADIO AND SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FACILITY DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FUND TO SET UP DEBT SERVICE RESERVES. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS
3.H.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1048
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH PROVIDING FOR THE CITY'S PURCHASE OF FUEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES FROM THE COUNTY SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS AVIATION UNIT LOCATED AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS WELL AS THE CITY'S CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION OF $11,600 TO THE REPLACEMENT COST OF THE FUEL STORAGE TANK, FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.H.2. See Page 81.

3.H.3. BUDGET AMENDMENT/TRANSFER 2000-1179
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $765,052 IN THE FLEET MANAGEMENT OPERATING FUND TO INCREASE FLEET MANAGEMENT'S REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FUEL BUDGET LINES BECAUSE OF UNANTICIPATED INCREASES IN FUEL PRICES; AND BUDGET TRANSFER OF $44,680 IN THE FLEET MANAGEMENT OPERATING FUND FROM RESERVES TO VARIOUS BUDGET LINES TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR AN UPGRADE TO FLEET'S AS400 OPERATING SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUED IBM TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ALL FUTURE OPERATING SYSTEM UPGRADES. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.H.4. DELETED

3.H.5. DOCUMENT R-2000-1049
CONTRACT WITH WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SHOOTING TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FACILITY LOCATED AT 21500 STATE ROAD 80, LOXAHATCHEE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $563,969. THE CONSTRUCTION DURATION IS 180 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE STATED IN THE NOTICE TO PROCEED. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.H.6. DOCUMENT R-2000-1050
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 1.69 ACRES TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BAY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY'S CROSSROADS LAKE DEPOT AND MARKETPLACE PROJECT FOR 30 YEARS COMMENCING JUNE 20, 2000. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.H.7. DOCUMENT R-2000-1051
CONTRACT WITH DURA BOND COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,200 TO PROVIDE EPOXY-COATING ON THE FLOORS OF THE VEHICLE BAYS OF 13 FIRE-RESCUE STATIONS WITH A CONSTRUCTION DURATION OF 90 DAYS. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.H.8. DELETED
3.H.9. DELETED
3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
3.I.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1052
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS AND CERTIFICATION FORM TO ASSUME THE ROLE OF RESPONSIBLE ENTITY FOR PURPOSES OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ON BEHALF OF THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL (HAC) AND CENTRO CAMPESINO FARMWORKER CENTER, INC., FOR THE VILLA LAGO DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FUNDED BY THE HAC IN THE AMOUNT OF $181,818 THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S SELF-HELP HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.J. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING
3.J.1. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1228
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $50,000 TO THE GENERAL FUND TO RECOGNIZE A ONE-STOP PERMITTING GRANT FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 5, 1999, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.K. WATER UTILITIES
3.K.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1053
CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION 4 TO THE CONTRACT WITH MONTGOMERY WATSON AMERICAS, INC., FOR $356,000 FOR SYSTEM-WIDE WELLFIELD EXPANSION AND REHABILITATION. (AMENDS R-99-832-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.K.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-1054
CHANGE ORDER 5 WITH ALL WEBB'S ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR THE SYSTEM 3 MULTIPURPOSE FLORIDAN AQUIFER WELL, DECREASING THE CONTRACT PRICE BY $81,923.25 AND GRANTING A TIME EXTENSION OF 346 DAYS. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,205,700) (AMENDS R-97-1038-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
3.L.1.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1055
CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & DESIGN, INC., FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, WATER AND SEDIMENTS ANALYSES, AND REQUIRED SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE LAKE POLLUTANT LOADING AND NUTRIENT BUDGET PROJECT FROM JULY 25, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2001. NO FISCAL IMPACT; IN THE EVENT SERVICES ARE REQUIRED TO BE PERFORMED, TASK ORDERS COVERING THE REQUIRED SERVICES WILL BE NEGOTIATED. APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1056
TASK ORDER 1 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & DESIGN, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,571 FOR PHASES 1 AND 2 OF THE LAKE POLLUTANT LOADING AND NUTRIENT BUDGET PROJECT. (AMENDS R-2000-1055) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.L.2.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1057
SUBGRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, FLORIDA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, FOR $18,500 TO PARTIALLY FUND A SEA TURTLE MONITORING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM FROM JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001. THIS GRANT REQUIRES A COUNTY MATCH OF $18,500 WHICH WILL BE MET WITH IN-KIND SERVICES PROVIDED BY ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT STAFF AND VOLUNTEER TIME. APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1178
BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $18,500 TO ESTABLISH BUDGET FOR THE GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, FLORIDA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, TO PARTIALLY FUND A SEA TURTLE MONITORING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM. APPROVED 7-25-2000
c. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN ALL FUTURE TIME EXTENSIONS, TASK ASSIGNMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER FORMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, FLORIDA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND NECESSARY MINOR AMENDMENTS THAT DO NOT CHANGE THE SCOPE OF WORK OR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.L.3. DOCUMENT R-2000-1058
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE MARINELIFE CENTER OF JUNO BEACH, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL TURTLE MONITORING IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE JUNO BEACH FISHING PIER AND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE JUNO BEACH SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $66,841. (AMENDS R-99-376-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION
3.M.1.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1059
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF LAKE CLARKE SHORES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PINE TREE PARK FROM AUGUST 24, 1999, THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2001. APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1202
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $20,000 WITHIN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 3 TO THE LAKE CLARKE SHORES/PINE TREE PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.M.2.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1060
AGREEMENT WITH THE OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE MISSION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000 FOR FUNDING OF A YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM FROM APRIL 1, 2000, TO DECEMBER 17, 2000. APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1201
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $5,000 WITHIN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 5 TO THE OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE MISSION/YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.M.3. DELETED

3.M.4. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1203
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $240,000 WITHIN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM COUNTYWIDE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TEAM (CCRT) NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS TO THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: (1) SAN CASTLE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK 1, $75,000; (2) KENWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, $40,000; (3) LAKEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, $50,000; AND STACEY STREET NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, $75,000. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.M.5. DOCUMENT R-2000-1061
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTER FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES, INC., AT A RENTAL RATE OF $1 PER YEAR FROM AUGUST 1, 2000, THROUGH JULY 31, 2005, FOR A 2,000 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING SITUATED ON APPROXIMATELY ONE ACRE OF PROPERTY IN VETERANS PARK OF WEST BOCA FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A LICENSED OUT-OF-SCHOOL FACILITY AND PROGRAMMING YOUTH ACTIVITIES. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.N. LIBRARY - None
3.P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None
3.Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION - None
3.R. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL - None
3.S. FIRE-RESCUE - None
3.T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None
3.U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
3.U.1
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1062
SERVICE CONTRACT WITH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES (IBM) CORPORATION FOR $27,606 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NETWORK ASSESSMENT STUDY TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE RELIABILITY AND THROUGHPUT OF THE NETWORK FOR THE NEW JUVENILE AND CIVIL COURT SYSTEMS. APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. DOCUMENT R-2000-1063
SERVICE CONTRACT WITH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES (IBM) CORPORATION FOR $41,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A COURTROOM ASSESSMENT STUDY TO EVALUATE CIVIL INFORMATION SYSTEM (CIVIS) COURTROOM CONFIGURATIONS. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.U.2. DELETED
3.V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None
3.W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None

3.X. PUBLIC SAFETY
3.X.1. DOCUMENT R-2000-1064
CONTRACT WITH CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES, P.A., TO PROVIDE PEDIATRIC PHYSICIAN SERVICES AT HIGHRIDGE FAMILY CENTER AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $33,600 FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.X.2. DOCUMENT R-2000-1065
EXTENSION OF THE SUBCONTRACT WITH FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY/FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FAU/FIU) JOINT CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND URBAN PROBLEMS TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL EVACUATION COORDINATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, FROM JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. NO ADDITIONAL FISCAL IMPACT. (AMENDS R-99-1588-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.Y. PURCHASING - None
3.Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None
3.AA. PALM TRAN - None

3.BB. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
3.BB.1. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2000-1155
BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $103,678 IN THE WEED AND SEED FUND TO ESTABLISH BUDGET FOR THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE FEDERAL WEED AND SEED/AMERICORPS GRANT AND DONATED MATCHING FUNDS. (SEE R-99-1202-D) APPROVED 7-25-2000

3.BB.2. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1158
BUDGET TRANSFER OF $48,205 FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND RESERVES TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SRT). APPROVED 7-25-2000

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ed McJobian, president of the Boca Del Mar Wolverine Homeowners Association, asked if item 3.B.3., exhibits b. and c. were the total contract for County's computer costs, or if they were supplements to other expenditures. County Administrator Weisman said there were many other expenditures for computer services. Mr. McJobian asked if surveillance cameras on Palm Tran buses (exhibit f.) was a state or federal requirement. He questioned the prudence of spending $250,000 for the cameras when there was insufficient funding for transportation for the disabled. Mr. Weisman said the board had approved the provision of security for bus passengers, and the county had received a federal grant to pay for the surveillance cameras. It was not a federal requirement to have the cameras, however. He said the money could be diverted for other capital needs, but not for routine operating expenses of Palm Tran.

Mr. McJobian said that 3.E.9. involved the donation of a vehicle which was classified as surplus property. The Health Department had used the vehicle in its medical outreach program to help control sexually transmitted diseases. He asked why the program was discontinued when the county was third in the state in the number of people with AIDS and there was a large number of gonorrhea and syphilis cases. He recalled that several months ago, Commissioner Masilotti had requested to borrow furniture for his office and the board disapproved. Mr. McJobian questioned board policy regarding surplus goods when Commissioner Masilotti was denied furniture for his office, but staff recommended that a vehicle be donated to a nonprofit organization. Commissioner Roberts responded that the nonprofit organization, His Great Commission, would continue to do outreach and education on sexually transmitted diseases.

Commissioner McCarty stated that each commissioner has a satellite office and furnishings. Commissioner Masilotti wanted to have a third office, and the county was not going to fund more than two offices for each commissioner, she said.

MOTION to approve the consent agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.

Commissioner Marcus commented that if there was going to be an in-depth discussion on issues, those items should be pulled from the consent agenda.

REVOTE
MOTION to approve the agenda and pull the items under the consent agenda for which cards had been submitted for public comment. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.

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

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M.
MOTION to receive and file Proofs of Publication 687504, 688007, 688049, 688083, 710119, 720409, and 720457. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.
4.A. RESOLUTION R-2000-1066
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE HELD BY COMCAST CABLEVISION OF WEST PALM BEACH, INC., AND COMCAST CABLEVISION OF BOCA RATON, INC., TO ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. (P.O.P. 720409) ADOPTED 7-25-2000
MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Newell and seconded by Commissioner McCarty.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None
(CLERK'S NOTE: Resolution R-2000-1066 contains an error in the second recital: the omission of the description of the transaction planned to effect the transfer of assets held by Comcast Cablevision of Boca Raton, LLC to Harron Communications Corp., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Adelphia. The county attorney has directed that a notation be
made in the minutes of the omission to eliminate any possible doubt that R-2000-1066 provides consent to the transfer of both the Comcast Cablevision of West Palm Beach franchise and the Comcast Cablevision of Boca Raton franchise as described. The county attorney has further advised that, because of the minor nature of the error, no further commission action need be taken. Support documentation for the transfer that correctly identifies the transferees of each franchise is on file in the county attorney's office.)

Commissioner Roberts said she hoped Adelphia Communications would consider her comments of several weeks ago on the need to provide enough channels for sports and other programs so one would not be interrupted to broadcast the other.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.

4.B. DELETED
4.C.a. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPROVAL OF THE USE OF THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 197, FLORIDA STATUTES PURSUANT TO THE NOTICE OF INTENT ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION R-97-2152. (P.O.P. 688007) APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. ADOPT THE NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SPECIFY THE UNIT OF MEASUREMENT AND THE AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT. (P.O.P. 688007) APPROVED 7-25-2000

MOTION to approve to conduct a public hearing, adopt the non-ad valorem special assessment roll, and specify the unit of measurement and amount of assessment. Motion by Commissioner Newell and seconded by Commissioner Roberts.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Benjamin Crosby stated that at last year's public hearing on the paving of Wilson Road, the board had reduced the assessment on a corner parcel by one-half at the request of the property owner and then prorated and charged the remaining one-half of the assessment to the other property owners. There were no later public hearings at which the other property owners could object. The county had sent a letter to the property owners after the contract was approved, informing them of the new assessment without explanation. He asked the board to revisit the issue because it was unfair and unjust.

Assistant County Attorney Paul King said the board could not do a reassessment at this time. The only means to a reassessment would have been for the other property owners to challenge the board's action in reducing the assessment as arbitrary and capricious. Mr. King felt that it was not.

Commissioner McCarty asked if the handling of the corner parcel was policy or a special privilege granted to the corner parcel owner that Mr. Crosby spoke about.

Staff explained that the street improvement project referenced by Mr. Crosby had occurred some time ago and the board had based its decision on certain findings that were presented. Residents are notified of public hearings and it was important that they appear at the meetings because anything could occur. The board's action taken during that special assessment project was final, and the only recourse would be for Mr. Crosby to file a lawsuit. The item under consideration today was unrelated to the project Mr. Crosby referenced.

Commissioner Marcus asked if the MSTU collection process could be renewed every five years instead of annually. Staff responded that state statute required that it be done annually.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.

4.D.
a.
CONDUCT A TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) PUBLIC HEARING, AS REQUIRED UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE BY THE COUNTY OF ITS NOT TO EXCEED $7.9 MILLION AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS (GALAXY AVIATION PROJECT SERIES 2000A). (P.O.P. 688049) APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. RESOLUTION R-2000-1067
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7.9 MILLION MULTI-MODE AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS (GALAXY AVIATION PROJECT SERIES 2000A) AND NOT TO EXCEED $4.6 MILLION MULTI-MODE AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS (GALAXY AVIATION PROJECT SERIES 2000B) TO FINANCE CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO AND EXTENSIONS OF CERTAIN AIRPORT FACILITIES LEASED TO GALAXY AVIATION OF PALM BEACH, INC., AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST AND AGENCY AGREEMENT, LOAN AGREEMENT, LANDLORD CONSENT, LEASEHOLD MORTGAGE, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING, ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT, AND BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT RELATING TO THE BONDS; APPROVES THE FORM OF THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT RELATING TO THE BONDS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT TO BE ISSUED BY SUNTRUST BANK; APPOINTING SUNTRUST EQUITABLE SECURITIES CORPORATION AS UNDERWRITER AND REMARKETING AGENT; APPOINTING SUNTRUST BANK AS TRUSTEE; AUTHORIZING THE BONDS TO BE ISSUED IN BOOK-ENTRY FORM; ACKNOWLEDGING THE TERMS OF THE BONDS; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SERIES A BONDS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICIALS TO DO ALL OTHER THINGS NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMS AUTHORIZED UNDER SUCH BOND AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION. (P.O.P. 688049) ADOPTED 7-25-2000

MOTION to conduct a public hearing and adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None
UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.

4.E.
a.
CONDUCT A TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1.9 MILLION PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., IN THE FORM OF A LEASE AGREEMENT. THE BOND PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, AND EQUIP IMPROVEMENTS, PRIMARILY AN HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND SECURITY SYSTEM TO THE CORPORATIONS SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY LOCATED AT 9901 DONNA KLEIN BOULEVARD, BOCA RATON. THE BONDS WILL BY PAYABLE SOLELY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE CORPORATION, AND NEITHER THE TAXING POWER NOR THE FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE COUNTY NOR ANY COUNTY FUNDS SHALL BE PLEDGED TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, REDEMPTION PREMIUM, IF ANY, OR INTEREST ON THE BONDS. (P.O.P. 688083) APPROVED 7-25-2000

b. RESOLUTION R-2000-1068
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1.9 MILLION PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., IN THE FORM OF A LEASE AGREEMENT. THE BOND PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, AND EQUIP IMPROVEMENTS, PRIMARILY AN HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND SECURITY SYSTEM TO THE CORPORATIONS SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY LOCATED AT 9901 DONNA KLEIN BOULEVARD, BOCA RATON. THE BONDS WILL BY PAYABLE SOLELY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE CORPORATION, AND NEITHER THE TAXING POWER NOR THE FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE COUNTY NOR ANY COUNTY FUNDS SHALL BE PLEDGED TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, REDEMPTION PREMIUM, IF ANY, OR INTEREST ON THE BONDS. (P.O.P. 688083) ADOPTED 7-25-2000

MOTION to approve the public hearing and to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Roberts.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None
UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.

4.F. ORDINANCE 2000-020
ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCES CODIFIED IN SECTION 2-136 OF THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES ENTITLED COUNTY TUITION REFUND. THE TUITION REFUND ORDINANCE WILL BE ESTABLISHED AS A POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (PPM), CW-0-008, AND WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE IN THE SAME MANNER AND UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE CURRENT ORDINANCE. (REPEALS ORDINANCES 72-6, 75-2, 86-34, 89-25, 90-44, 95-40 AND 98-64) (P.O.P. 710119) ADOPTED 7-25-2000

MOTION to adopt the ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Aaronson.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None
UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.

4.G.
a. DOCUMENT R-2000-1069
ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001, INCLUSIVE OF STANDARD FORMS 424 AND CERTIFICATIONS TO RECEIVE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANTS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG) $6.713 MILLION, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) $235,000, AND HOME OWNERSHIP MADE EASY (HOME) $2.017 MILLION. (P.O.P. 687504) APPROVED 7-25-2000
b. FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2005. (P.O.P. 687504) APPROVED 7-25-2000
MOTION to approve the Annual Consolidated Plan and the Five-Year Plan. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

Commissioner McCarty asked that the financially assisted agencies be notified of the upcoming discussion regarding the grant funding. Housing and Community Development Director Remar Harvin said discussions would be scheduled within 90 days.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Wadie Atallah, representative for the City of Greenacres, supported the item. He said that:

  • The city had worked diligently with the county to address the needs of lower income households.
  • The consolidated plan maximized the use of grant funds.
  • In coordinating efforts with the county, the duplication of programs was avoided.
  • The allocation of funds typically went towards target areas where there was a concentration of lower income households.
  • The city typically provided matches to Housing and Community Development allocations.
  • In Fiscal Year 1999 the grant allocation was $74,000 and the city provided a match of $146,000. For 2000 the grant was $100,000 and the city provided a match of $100,000.
  • The city expended tremendous funding in target areas without waiting for grant funding.

Henry Saldana, president of Latino Leadership Institute, appeared on behalf of the Argentina Arts Organization regarding its cultural community center. Commissioner McCarty explained that a meeting would be scheduled within 90 days whereby funding for the Argentina Arts Organization would be discussed and staff would notify them of the date.

Mr. Harvin informed the board that the county's projects were more successful than in the past in the timely expenditure of the grant funds.

UPON CALL FOR VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.
TIME CERTAIN - 10:30 A.M.
4.H. See pages 42-57.
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.A. ADMINISTRATION
TIME CERTAIN - 2:00 P.M.
5.A.1. See pages 57-62.
5.A.2.  DIRECTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREE MEMORIAL PROGRAM TO ALLOW CITIZENS TO MEMORIALIZE OR HONOR ANYONE THROUGH THE PLANTING OF A TREE AND FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A PLAQUE AT GROUND LEVEL ADJACENT TO THE TREE AT A NUMBER OF PARK SITES, AT THE FULL EXPENSE OF THE CITIZEN. APPROVED WITH DIRECTION 7-25-2000

Commissioner Aaronson approved of staff recommendations for the program, with one exception. Once a person paid $400, the county should do the maintenance, including replacement if the tree should die or be destroyed, he said.

MOTION to move forward with the program and have the county maintain and, if necessary, replace the tree after the $400 fee has been paid. Motion by Commissioner Aaronson and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

Commissioner Aaronson suggested that if anyone had a hardship and could not afford the $400, they should contact the County Administrator and find out if anything could be done to assist with the fee.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ed McJobian, president of the Boca Del Mar Wolverine Home Owners Association supported the program with the exception that the county not replace the trees. He said that maintenance of a memorial should be the responsibility of the person who erected it. It was his understanding the trees would be planted to deter the placement of markers on the roadways where accidents occurred. He had not seen any language stipulating that the roadside markers had to be removed. He asked that the board address the removal of the existing markers and prohibit the construction of new ones. Commissioner Aaronson replied that the markers are removed every day, but more are erected. Every tree planted would be one less that the county would have to plant, thereby resulting in a savings for the county. There would be a place for people to honor their loved ones without the clutter of roadside memorials, which would help to reduce accidents caused by people trying to view roadside memorials, he said. Mr. Weisman added that the county currently had the ability to clear the rights-of-way of illegal materials.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.

5.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
5.B.1.
  ACCEPT A MEDIATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR $25,000, INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS IN THE PERSONAL INJURY CASE OF TERRI FINLEY V. THE COUNTY AND DIXIE PLUMBING SERVICE, INC., CASE CL 98-5858-AI, WHEREBY THE PLAINTIFF ALLEGES THAT WHILE WALKING IN A CORRIDOR OF THE MAIN COURTHOUSE, SHE SLIPPED AND FELL IN A PUDDLE OF WATER AND SUSTAINED PERMANENT INJURIES DUE TO THE NEGLIGENT MAINTENANCE OF THE PREMISES. APPROVED 7-25-2000

MOTION to accept the settlement agreement. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Roberts.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ed McJobian, president of Boca Del Mar Wolverine Homeowners Association, stated his support of the item. He requested the annual cost for settlements paid in 1999 because there was concern with the manner in which the board settled personal injury cases. County Attorney Dytrych said that a lot of information already had been submitted to Mr. McJobian and staff would submit any information that had not been submitted. She maintained that all settlements approved by the board had been discussed publicly in accordance with the law.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.

5.B.2.
a.
SETTLEMENT IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN CASE CL 00-002206-AI, THE COUNTY V. MANOR FOREST, ET AL. FOR PARCELS 32, 32A, 34, AND 34A FOR THE LAWRENCE ROAD FROM GATEWAY BOULEVARD TO HYPOLUXO ROAD PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $182,000, PLUS THE CLERK'S REGISTRY DEPOSIT FEE OF $100 FOR A TOTAL OF $182,100. APPROVE 7-25-2000
b. BUDGET TRANSFER 2000-1254
BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE AREA H FUND FOR $58,000 FROM RESERVES TO THE LAWRENCE ROAD FROM GATEWAY BOULEVARD TO HYPOLUXO ROAD PROJECT. APPROVED 7-25-2000
MOTION to approve the settlement and budget transfer. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.

5.C. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
5.C.1.
a.
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 TO THE PROPERTY APPRAISER:
OVER <UNDER>
PROPOSED ROLLBACK
MILLAGE
TAXES AMOUNT PERCENT
Countywide
Non-Voted 4.6000 $331,650,202 $13,242,559 4.04
Countywide
Voted Debt 0.3362 24,242,853 - -
Total
Countywide 4.9362 $355,893,055 $13,242,559 4.04
Library 0.5403 $ 21,417,979 $ 1,220,940 6.05
Fire-Rescue
Fire-Rescue
MSTU 2.9945 $ 83,692,800 $ 4,647,892 5.88
Glades
Regional
MSTU 1.1838 $ 906,984 $ (9,807) -1.07
Jupiter
Fire-Rescue
MSTU 1.8445 $ 6,169,227 $ 187,301 3.13
Aggregate
Excluding
Voted
Debt 6.1560 $443,837,192 $19,288,885 4.54

b. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT TO THE PROPERTY APPRAISER PUBLIC HEARING DATES OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2000, AT 7:00 P.M., AND THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2000, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBER OF THE GOVERNMENTAL CENTER. APPROVED 7-25-2000

c. AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS TO ESTABLISH FUNDING IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 BUDGET FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS APPROVED AND ESTABLISHED IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. THESE PROJECTS WERE APPROVED IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AFTER THE PREPARATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND ARE THEREFORE NOT CURRENTLY INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 BUDGET. THESE ADJUSTMENTS WILL HAVE NO IMPACT ON PROPOSED AD VALOREM TAXES AND WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE TENTATIVE BUDGET TO BE PRESENTED AT THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING. APPROVED 7-25-2000

MOTION to authorize staff to submit proposed millage rates, public hearing dates, and authorize administrative adjustments. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent.

REORDER THE AGENDA
County Administrator Weisman recommended that the agenda be reordered to consider items 5.C.2, 5.C.3., and 5.C.5. during the afternoon session because people had been informed that those budget items would be reached this afternoon. He said the board would probably have a lengthy discussion which would not allow sufficient time before the 10:30 a.m. hearing.

MOTION to reorder the agenda to consider items 5.C.2., 5.C.3., and 5.C.5. during the afte