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
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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
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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: