ORDER OF BUSINESS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

 

 

OCTOBER 2, 2007

 

 

 

TUESDAY                                                                                                                 COMMISSION

9:30 A.M.                                                                                                                   CHAMBERS

 

 

1.         CALL TO ORDER

 

A.        Roll Call

B.        Invocation

C.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

2.         AGENDA APPROVAL

 

A.        Additions, Deletions, Substitutions

B.        Adoption

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA (Page 6-32)

 

4.         SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M. (Page 33)

 

5.         REGULAR AGENDA (Page 34-35)

 

6.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 36-38)

 

7.         MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M.  (Page 39)

 

8.         STAFF COMMENTS (Page 40)

 

9.         COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 41)

 

10.       ADJOURNMENT (Page 41)

 

 

 

 

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OCTOBER 2, 2007

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

A.  ADMINISTRATION

Page 6

            3A-1    Deleted

            3A-2    Grant Agreement with Palm Beach County Black Business Investment Corp.

            3A-3    Business Incubation Program Grant Agreement with the Business & Economic Development                            & Revitalization Corp.

            3A-4    Business Incubation Program Grant Agreement with Enterprise Development for Glades                        Entrepreneurs, Inc.

Page 7

            3A-5    Business Incubation Program Grant Agreement with Center for Technology Enterprise &                        Development, Inc.

            3A-6    Business Incubation Program Grant Agreement with Enterprise Development Corporation of                             South Florida

            3A-7    Grant Agreement with The Business Loan Fund of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

 

B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER

Page 7

            3B-1    Warrant list

            3B-2    Minutes

Page   8

            3B-3    Contracts and claim settlements list

            3B-4    Change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments, etc. by various departments

            3B-5    Proof of publication for “Unclaimed Monies” advertisement

            3B-6    List of errors, insolvencies, double assessments, discounts and VAB reductions

 

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 8

            3C-1   Supplemental Agreement No. 7 with Metric Engineering for professional services

            3C-2   First Amendment with Village of Wellington regarding Forest Hill Blvd. responsibility

 

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY   - None

 

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

Page 9

            3E-1    Cooperative Agreement with the School Board for Exceptional Student Program services

            3E-2    Deleted

            3E-3    Agreement with King’s Kids Early Learning Center for services to Head Start children/families

            3E-4    Agreement with Florence Fuller Child Development Centers for services to Head Start                                        children/families

            3E-5    Deleted

            3E-6    Deleted

            3E-7    Deleted

Page 10

            3E-8    Agreement with Hispanic Human Resources Council for services to Head Start                                                    children/families

            3E-9    2006 U.S. Dept. of HUD Renewal Grant Agreement for the Supportive Housing Program

            3E-10 Deleted

            3E-11 Agreement with Apostolic Child Development Centers for services to Head Start                                                 children/families

            3E-12 Deleted

            3E-13 Deleted

            3E-14 Agreement w/School Board (Delray Full Service Center) for services to Head Start children

Page 11

            3E-15 Deleted

            3E-16 Contracts with two (2) agencies regarding Ryan White (Minority AIDS Initiative) funds

            3E-17 Contracts with four (4) agencies regarding Ryan White (Health Support Services) funds

Page 12

            3E-18 2008 Florida Dept. of Children & Families Homeless Housing Assistance grant applications

            3E-19 Modification No. 2 with Florida Dept. of Community Affairs for LIHEAP funds

            3E-20 Addendum with Children’s Services Council correcting typographical error in contract

OCTOBER 2, 2007

 

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

 

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES  (Cont’d)

Page 12

            3E-21 Agreement with The YWCA of Palm Beach County for services to Head Start children/families

Page 13

            3E-22 Contract with Caregivers, Inc. for health services to Early Head Start children

            3E-23 Agreement with Area Agency on Aging for Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program

3E-24 Agreement for Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI)

Page 14

3E-25 Standard Agreement for Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

3E-26 Standard Agreement for Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

3E-27 Resolution amending Resolution R2007-0720 to the Homeless Advisory Board

 

F. AIRPORTS

Page 14

            3F-1    License Agreement with Rohan Aviation

Page 15

            3F-2    Receive and file Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) Annual Report

            3F-3    Receive and file North Palm Beach General Aviation Airport Annual Report

            3F-4    Amendment of R97-555D with United Postal Service

            3F-5    Amendment of R96-2014D with United Postal Service

Page 16

            3F-6    Resolution for rental rates at North County General Aviation Airport

            3F-7    Contract with The Marc J. Parent Company, Inc.

            3F-8    Deleted

            3F-9    Six original Agreements for the Department of Airports

 

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 17

            3G-1   Settlement Offer of $8,600 for Michael W. and Lisa F. Sheriff

            3G-2   Settlement Offer of $10,000 for Jose R. and Sara Perez

            3G-3   Settlement Offer of $30,000 for Delbert J. Larsen and Alta Mae Larsen

 

H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 18

            3H-1    Artwork Loan Agreement with Artist Susan P. Cochran

            3H-2    Grant Agreement of $25,000 with the City of Delray Beach

            3H-3    Amendment No. 2 with Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, Inc.

            3H-4    Utility Easement Agreement granted to FPL to Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library

Page 19

            3H-5    Termination of Lease Agreement with City of Lake Worth

            3H-6    Cancellation of Memorandum Agreement between Department of Airports and Water Utilities

3H-7    Amendment to Lease Agreement with Aspen Skees Road, LLC

Page 20

                        3H-8    Agreement with the School Board of Palm Beach County, Resolution for conveyance of             County’s interest, First Amendment to Access Agreement and County Deed

            Page 21

            3H-9    Easements and Agreements with South Florida Regional Transportation Authority

Page 22

            3H-10 Revised Partial Assignment with South Florida Water Management District

 

I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Page 22

            3I-1      Resolution to approve Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Agency’s                      2008 Budget

Page 23

            3I-2      Agreement with NOAH Development Corporation, Inc. to reserve funding of $300,000

            3I-3      Resolution and Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Inc.

 

 

OCTOBER 2, 2007

 

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING

Page 24

            3J-1    Transfer of Senior Planner position from Planning, Zoning & Building to Economic                                   Development Office

 

K. WATER UTILITIES

Page 24

            3K-1    Change Order to the Contract with R.J. Sullivan Corporation

Page 25

            3K-2    Standard Development Agreements for the months of July and August 2007 

            3K-3    Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreement with Hippocrates Health Institute

                        of Florida, Inc. (HHI)

Page 26

3K-4    First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Boynton Beach

 

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT   - None

 

M. PARKS & RECREATION

Page 26

            3M-1   Agreement with the City of Belle Glade

            3M-2   Agreement with South Florida Science Museum

            3M-3   Agreement with the Village of Royal Palm Beach

Page 27

            3M-4   Agreement with the City of Lake Worth

            3M-5   Agreement with Okeeheelee BMX Parents Council, Inc.

            3M-6   Executed Independent Contractor Agreements for the month of August

Page 28

            3M-7   School Board Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) for Royal Palm Beach Community

                        High School and Palm Beach Central Community High School

            3M-8   Agreement with Corn-Maya, Inc. for 2007-2008 Adult Soccer Program

Page 29

            3M-9   Agreement for construction of the Spady Cultural Heritage Complex – Phase II

            3M-10 School Board Recreation Assistance Program for Park Vista Community High School

            3M-11 School Board Recreation Assistance Program for West Boca Community High School

 

N. LIBRARY - None

 

P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE  - None

 

Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Page 29

            3Q-1   - Deleted

 

R.  HUMAN RESOURCES  - None

 

S. FIRE RESCUE - None

 

T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT  - None

 

U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES

Page 30

            3U-1    Attachment to Master Services Agreement with BellSouth Communications, Inc.

 

V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION  - None

 

W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS  - None 

 

X. PUBLIC SAFETY

Page 30

            3X-1    Interlocal Agreement with the School Board of Palm Beach County for use of buses

OCTOBER 2, 2007

 

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

X. PUBLIC SAFETY  (Cont’d)

Page 30

            3X-2    Executed FY 2007-2008 VOCA Grant Agreement with the State of Florida

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

 

Y. PURCHASING - None

 

Z. RISK MANAGEMENT  -  None

 

AA. PALM TRAN

Page 31

            3AA-1 Agreement with the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority of $4,366,950

            3AA-2 Agreement with the Village of Wellington to provide paratransit services

            3AA-3 Florida Department of Transportation grant of $65,000

            3AA-4 Joint Participation Agreement to increase award to $425,000 with Florida Department of                       Transportation

 

            B.SHERIFF

Page 32

            3BB-1 Budget Transfer of $30,000 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.

 

Page 33

            4A       Discover After-School Day

            4B       German-American Day

            4C       National 4-H Week  

            4D       Depression Awareness Month

            4E       Put the Brakes on Facilities Day

            4F       Oktoberfest in Palm Beach County

            4G       National Arts and Humanities Month

            4H       Certificate of Appreciation to George “Boots” Boyer

            4I         Disability Mentoring and Employment Awareness Month

            4J        Paralegal Week 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 34

            CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 11, 2007

            5A-1    Issuance of Bonds for Caron Foundation of Florida project

 

ADMINISTRATION

Page 34

            5B-1    Amending the Equal Employment and Fair Housing Ordinance

 

            OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDET

Page 35

            5C-1   Transfer of $850,000 from Economic Development to Contingency Reserve for Head Start                                Program

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS  (Page 36-38)

 

MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.  (Page 39)

 

STAFF COMMENTS  (Page 40)

 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 41)

 

ADJOURNMENT (Page 41)


OCTOBER 2, 2007

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION

 

 

1.         DELETED

 

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a Grant Agreement with the Palm Beach County Black Business Investment Corporation (BBIC) in the amount of $88,000 from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008.  SUMMARY:  This Grant Agreement with the BBIC will provide for operational expenses necessary to continue providing consulting services and financial assistance to existing and start-up small businesses in Palm Beach County.  The scope of services outlined for FY 2008 includes: reporting the return on investment, obtaining 10 business loan approvals from banks in the amount of $1,300,000, serving 360 clients, and creating/retaining 140 full-time job positions. BBIC exceeded contractual deadlines in FY 2007, with the exception of number of loans approved.  BBIC is located in Riviera Beach, and targets black businesses throughout Palm Beach County.  Countywide  (DW)

 

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a Business Incubation Program Grant Agreement with the Business & Economic Development & Revitalization (BEDR) Corporation in the amount of $88,000 from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008.  SUMMARY:  The proposed $88,000 Incubation Program Grant Agreement with BEDR Corporation will provide for operational expenses for BEDR to assist start-up and existing businesses and to improve the services offered to the business community. The scope of services outlined for the FY 2008 contract includes: reporting the return on investment, creating 10 new businesses and 25 new full-time jobs, providing technical assistance to 100 businesses/entrepreneurs, generating $5,000 in revenue from operations, and signing 20 new incubation agreements with clients. BEDR exceeded contractual deadlines in FY ‘07.  BEDR is located in West Palm Beach and their target area is central and northern Palm Beach County.  Countywide  (DW)

 

                        4.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a Business Incubation Program Grant Agreement with the Enterprise Development for Glades Entrepreneurs, Inc. (EDGE) in the amount of $88,000 from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008.  SUMMARY: The proposed $88,000 Incubation Program Grant Agreement with EDGE will provide for operational expenses for EDGE to assist start-up and existing businesses and to improve the services offered to the business community. The scope of services outlined for the FY 2008 contract includes: reporting the return on investment, creating 10 new businesses and 20 new full-time jobs, providing technical assistance to 250 businesses/entrepreneurs, generating $6,500 in revenue from operations, and signing 40 new incubation agreements with clients.  EDGE is expected to meet or exceed all FY ‘07 performance measures, except number of new businesses, as most new businesses came to EDGE for assistance after their businesses were incorporated.  EDGE is located in Belle Glade and their target area is western Palm Beach County. Countywide  (DW)

 


OCTOBER 2, 2007

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION  (Cont’d)

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a Business Incubation Program Grant Agreement with the Center for Technology Enterprise & Development, Inc. (TED Center) in the amount of $88,000 from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008.  SUMMARY: The proposed $88,000 Incubation Program Grant Agreement with the TED Center will provide for operational expenses for the Center to assist start-up and existing businesses and to improve the services offered to the business community. The scope of services outlined for the FY 2008 contract includes: reporting the return on investment, creating 20 new businesses and 25 new full-time jobs, providing technical assistance to 180 businesses/entrepreneurs, generating $20,000 in revenue from operations, and signing 50 new incubation agreements with clients. The TED Center is expected to meet or exceed contractual deadlines by the end of FY ‘07.  The TED Center is located in Delray Beach and targets southern Palm Beach County.  Countywide  (DW)

 

                        6.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a Business Incubation Program Grant Agreement with Enterprise Development Corporation (EDC) of South Florida in the amount of $88,000 from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008.  SUMMARY: The proposed $88,000 Incubation Program Grant Agreement with EDC will provide for operational expenses for EDC to assist technology start-up and expansion of existing small technology businesses and to improve the services offered to the business community.  The scope of services outlined for the FY 2008 contract includes: reporting the return on investment, seeking $1,000,000 in capital investment for clients, creating 40 new full-time jobs, providing technical assistance to 142 businesses/entrepreneurs, generating $180,000 in revenue from operations, and signing 65 new incubation agreements with clients.  In addition, the EDC will continue working with the TED Center, the EDGE Center, and BEDR Corporation to foster the start-up of technology-based businesses in the Glades and West Palm Beach areas.  EDC is expected to exceed or meet all their contractual deadlines by the end of FY ‘07. EDC is located in Boca Raton, targeting technology businesses in South Florida.    Countywide  (DW)

 

 

            7.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a Grant Agreement with The Business Loan Fund (BLF) of the Palm Beaches, Inc. in the amount of $240,000 from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008.  Summary:  This Grant Agreement with the BLF will provide for operational expenses necessary to continue providing consulting services and financial assistance to start-up and existing small businesses and community development organizations in Palm Beach County who cannot otherwise secure conventional financing.  The scope of services for FY 2007/2008 includes: a)  providing 30 micro and small business loans, and 8 real estate loans for a total amount of $1,062,119;  b) offering technical assistance to 280 clients;  c) creating 40 new full-time equivalent jobs and retaining 40 full-time equivalent jobs; and  d) increasing the loan fund by 10%.  The BLF exceeded four (4) out of five (5) performance measures in its existing Agreement (R2006-2059).  Countywide  (DW)

 

 

B.        CLERK & COMPTROLLER

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Warrant List.

 

 

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

 

                                                            Meeting Type                                   Meeting Date

                                                            Workshop                                          June 26, 2007

                                                            Budget Workshop                             June 26, 2007

 

OCTOBER 2, 2007

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

B.        CLERK & COMPTROLLER (Cont’d)

 

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

 

 

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

 

           

            5.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  proof of publications “Unclaimed Monies” advertised by the Clerk & Comptroller of Palm Beach County.  SUMMARY: Pursuant to Florida Statute 116.21, the Clerk advertised certain unclaimed monies held which are subject to forfeiture to Palm Beach County.  Florida Statutes 116.21 requires that the proof of publication “shall be filed and recorded in the minutes of the County Commission of such county.”  Countywide  (PFK)

 

 

                        6.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  list of errors, insolvencies, double assessments, discounts & Value Adjustment Board reductions on the 2006 assessment roll.  SUMMARY: Chapter 197.492, F.S. requires that on or before the 60th day after the tax certificate sale, the Tax Collector shall make out a report to the Board of County Commissioners, separately showing the discounts, errors and double assessments and insolvency’s for which credit is to be given...the Board shall examined and approved said report.  Countywide  (PFK)

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

 

 

                        1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to Project Agreement R97-1277D in the amount of $156,204.22 with Metric Engineering, Inc. (MEI), for professional services.  SUMMARY:  This Supplemental Agreement will provide the services necessary for Haverhill Road and Dyer Boulevard intersection improvements.  District 7  (PFK)

 

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach County (County) and the Village of Wellington to transfer ownership[g1] , [g2] maintenance[g3]  and traffic control responsibility for Forest Hill Boulevard from Southern Boulevard[g4]  (SR80) to US 441[g5]  (SR 7) from the County to the Village of Wellington (Village), and to provide for the County to have traffic control jurisdiction over the portion of Lyons Road within areas annexed by the Village since the original Agreement.  SUMMARY:  The transfer of [g6] Forest Hill Boulevard from Southern Boulevard to US 441 will facilitate the Village’s desire to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Forest Hill Boulevard and Quercus Lane.  Funding will be provided to the Village for future maintenance of Forest Hill Boulevard. [g7]   With traffic control jurisdiction, the County will have the authority to establish traffic control regulations on Lyons Road within the Village.  District 6  (MRE)

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER 2, 2007

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Cooperative Agreement with the School Board of Palm Beach County, for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, at no cost to the County, to provide Exceptional Student Education programs for eligible Head Start children.  SUMMARY:  The School Board will provide all services to students as specified in the students' Individual Education Plan utilizing funding from the Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) amount allocated by the State Department of Education.  Head Start will screen for vision, speech, hearing, development and behavior to identify students appropriate for the program.  Services provided by the School Board will be at no cost to the County.  (Head Start) Countywide  (TKF)  

 

 

2.         DELETED

 

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Head Start Contracted Services Agreement with The King’s Kids Early Learning Center, Inc., for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008, in an amount of $185,454, for services to Head Start children and families. SUMMARY:  The King’s Kids Early Learning Center, Inc. will provide services to 33 children for 249 days at a rate of $26.757 per child/per day for three (3) year olds and $19.08 per child/per day for four (4) year olds.  There are not sufficient County facilities to accommodate all 1,871 authorized slots for children 3 and 4 years of age in the Head Start program.  Therefore, the County enters into contracted service agreements with child care agencies to provide comprehensive Head Start services.  Funding consists of $113,229 in Federal funds, $28,307 in required match County funds and $43,918 in overmatch.  (Head Start)  Countywide  (TKF)

 

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Delegate Agency Agreement with Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc., for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008, in an amount of $885,293, for services to Head Start children and families.  SUMMARY:  Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. will provide services for up to 156 children for 249 days at an annual rate of $5,533.17 per child.  There are not sufficient County facilities to accommodate all 1,871 authorized slots for children 3 and 4 years of age in the Head Start program.  Therefore, the County enters into delegate agency agreements with child care agencies to provide comprehensive Head Start services.  Funding consists of $540,516 in Federal funds, $135,129 in required match County funds and $209,648 in overmatch.  (Head Start)  Countywide  (TKF)

 

           

            5.         DELETED

 

 

6.         DELETED

 

 

7.         DELETED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER 2, 2007

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES   (Cont’d)

 

 

8.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Delegate Agency Agreement with Hispanic Human Resources Council, Inc., for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008, in an amount of $1,589,349, for services to Head Start children and families. SUMMARY:  Hispanic Human Resources Council, Inc. will provide services for up to 261 children for 249 days at an annual rate of $6,089.46 per child.  There are not sufficient County facilities to accommodate all 1,871 authorized slots for children 3 and 4 years of age in the Head Start program.  Therefore, the County enters into delegate agency agreements with child care agencies to provide comprehensive Head Start services. Funding consists of $970,377 in Federal funds, $242,594 in required match County funds and $376,378 in overmatch.  (Head Start)  Countywide  (TKF) 

 

 

9.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  the 2006 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Renewal Grant Agreement for the period January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008 in the amount of $438,254 for the Supportive Housing Program.  SUMMARY:  On May 2, 2006 (R2006-0763), the Board of County Commissioners delegated authority to the County Administrator or his designee to sign the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Supportive Housing Program grant agreements. This authorization and designation were necessary to expedite the agreements and thereby avoid gaps in service delivery to homeless individuals.  The grant document is being submitted to allow the Clerk’s office to file a fully executed agreement.  (Human Services)  Countywide  (TKF)

 

 

10.       DELETED

 

 

11.       Staff recommends motion to approve: Head Start Contracted Services Agreement with Apostolic Child Development Centers, Inc., for the period of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, in an amount of $469,820, for services to Head Start children and families.  SUMMARY: Apostolic Child Development Centers, Inc. will provide services to 78 children for 249 days at a rate of $29.339 per child/per day for three (3) year olds and $20.2114 per child/per day four (4) year olds. There are not sufficient County facilities to accommodate all 1,871 authorized slots for children three (3) and four (4) years of age in the Head Start program.  Therefore, the County enters into contracted service agreements with child care agencies to provide comprehensive Head Start services.  Funding consists of $286,849 in Federal funds, $71,712 in required match County funds and $111,259 in overmatch.  County funding is included in the FY 2008 budget.  (Head Start)  Countywide  (TKF)

 

 

12.       DELETED

 

 

13.       DELETED

 

14.       Staff recommends motion to approve: Head Start Delegate Agency Agreement with The School Board of Palm Beach County (Delray Full Service Center), for the period of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, in an amount of $1,091,661, for services to Head Start children.  SUMMARY:  The School Board of Palm Beach County (Delray Full Service Center) will provide services for up to 185 children for 180 days at an annual rate of $5,900.87 per child. There are not sufficient County facilities to accommodate all 1,871 authorized slots for children three (3) and four (4) years of age in the Head Start program.  Therefore, the County enters into delegate agency contractual agreements with child care agencies to provide comprehensive Head Start services. Funding consists of $666,514 in Federal funds, $166,628 in required match County funds and $258,519 in overmatch.  (Head Start) Countywide  (TKF)

OCTOBER 2, 2007

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES   (Cont’d)

 

 

15.       DELETED

 

 

16.       Staff recommends motion to approve:  contracts with listed provider agencies for the period August 1, 2007, through July 31, 2008, totaling $576,631 for Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief MAI (Minority AIDS Initiative) funds:

 

A)   Comprehensive AIDS Program                                  $ 541,631                  

B)   Palm Beach County Health Department                 $   35,000

                                                                            Total         $ 576,631       

 

SUMMARY:  A Notice of Grant Award from the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) was received on August 6, 2007, that conveys an award for the contract period August 1, 2007, through July 31, 2008.  Total funds awarded are $576,631.  The grantee, Palm Beach County, is responsible for selecting and contracting with services providers. The HIV Council is charged with the sole responsibility of determining service priorities and the allocation of funding the service priorities. The grant award is for the provision of services related to HIV affected clients, such as case management, and oral health care.  The agencies listed were selected through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and have been recommended to receive funding.  (Ryan White)  Countywide  (TKF)

 

            17.       Staff recommends motion to approve:  four (4) amendments to the Ryan White Part A HIV Health Support Services Contracts for the period of March 1, 2007, through February 29, 2008 totaling $84,000 as follows: