ORDER OF BUSINESS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

 

APRIL 15, 2008

 

 

TUESDAY                                                                                                                 COMMISSION

9:30 A.M.                                                                                                                   CHAMBERS

 

 

1.         CALL TO ORDER

 

A.        Roll Call

B.        Invocation

C.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

2.         AGENDA APPROVAL

 

A.        Additions, Deletions, Substitutions

B.        Adoption

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 7 - 37)

 

 

4.         SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.  (Annual Service Awards)  (Page 38)

 

 

5.         PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages 39 - 40)  

 

 

6.         BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD (Page 41)

 

 

7.         REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 42 - 43)

            TIME CERTAIN – 10:30 A.M. (Retired Law Enforcement Weapons Certification) (Page 43)

 

 

8.         WORKSHOP SESSION – 2:00 P.M. (Homeless Strategic Plan) (Page 44)

 

 

9.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Pages 45 - 46)

 

 

10.       STAFF COMMENTS (Page 47)

 

 

11.       COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 48)

 

 

12.       ADJOURNMENT (Page 48)

 

 

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA

 

A.  ADMINISTRATION

Page 7

            3A-1    Agreement with Regina Blair for Keynote Speech for REAP Graduation

            3A-2    Memorandum of Agreement with United Way regarding Prosperity Campaign

 

B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER

Page 7

            3B-1    Warrant list

            3B-2    Minutes

            3B-3    Contracts and claims settlements list

Page 8

            3B-4    Sale of common stock arising from bankruptcy of US Airways

 

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 8

            3C-1   Consent & Subordination in favor of Lake Worth Drainage District for embankment easement

            3C-2   County Deed to convey to Lake Worth Drainage District 25-foot wide strip near on L-45 Canal

            3C-3   Amendment No. 2 with FDOT regarding widening of Atlantic Avenue

Page 9

            3C-4   Deleted

            3C-5   Six (6) Resolution declaring acquisition of property for improvements to West Atlantic Ave.

            3C-6   Interlocal Agreement with City of Delray Beach regarding open cuts in County roads

            3C-7   Interlocal Agreement with City of Delray Beach for mast arm signals

            3C-8   Resolution declaring acquisition of property for improvements to Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd

            3C-9   Deleted

            3C-10 Deleted

            3C-11 Transfer Agreement of Hooker Highway for maintenance responsibilities to FDOT

Page 10

            3C-12 Warranty Deed for Parcel 101 on Congress Avenue

            3C-13 Amendment No. 1 with FDOT for intersection improvements at Forest Hill Blvd/Congress Ave

            3C-14 Contract with J.W. Cheatham for widening of Haverhill Road

            3C-15 Establishment of a review fee for applications to determine compliance with TPS

 

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 11

            3D-1   Interlocal Agreement with Broward County relating to public debt for property transferred due to boundary changes

            3D-2   Quit-Claim Deed to Jewish Community Facilities regarding Palm Beach Farms Plat No. 3

 

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

Page 11

            3E-1    Child Care Provider Agreement w/Florence Fuller Child Development for Head Start services

            3E-2    Child Care Provider Agreement w/The King’s Kids for Head Start services

Page 12

            3E-3    Child Care Provider Agreement w/The YWCA for Head Start services

            3E-4    Child Care Provider Agreement w/Education Development Center for Head Start services

            3E-5    Contract with Governor’s Council for summer camp scholarships

            3E-6    Modification No. 1 with Dept. of Community Affairs regarding utility assistance

Page 13

            3E-7    Use of Facility Agreement with Jewish Community Center for part-time meal site manger

            3E-8    Amendment No. 3 with Area Agency on Aging for Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program

            3E-9    Child Care Provider Agreement w/Apostolic Child Development Center for Head Start services

            3E-10 Child Care Provider Agreement w/Hispanic Human Resources Council for Head Start services

Page 14

            3E-11 Contract with Edward L. Peters, DDS for dental services to Head Start children

            3E-12 Amendment No. 1 w/Florence Fuller to increase funding for Head Start services

            3E-13 Amendment No. 1 w/YWCA to increase funding for Head Start services

            3E-14 Amendment No. 1 w/Education Development Center to increase funding for Head Start services

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

E.  COMMUNITY SERVICES  (Cont’d)

Page 14

            3E-15 Amendment No. 1 w/A Step Above Learning Center to increase funding for Head Start services

Page 15

            3E-16 Amendment No. 1 w/The Union Missionary Baptist Church to increase funding for Head Start services

            3E-17 Amendment No. 1 w/Christians Reaching Out to Society for gleaning and food distribution

 

F. AIRPORTS

Page 15

            3F-1    Supplemental JPA with FDOT regarding taxilane rehabilitation at PBC Glades Airport

            3F-2    JPA with FDOT to upgrade airfield signage at PBC Park Airport (Lantana)

            3F-3    JPA with FDOT for lighting and segmented circle at North County General Aviation Airport

Page 16

            3F-4    First Amendment with JetBlue Airways to relocate operations to Concourse C

            3F-5    First Amendment with Apolodor Corp. for traveler services/concessions

            3F-6    Deleted

Page 17

            3F-7    Memorandum of Agreement for property exchange with Facilities Development & Operations

Page 18

            3F-8    Receive and file eight (8) standard agreements for Airports

 

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 18

            3G-1   Interlocal Agreement with City of Belle Glade for use of County Surplus Property Thrift Store

Page 19

            3G-2   Settlement offer regarding Code Enforcement lien with Alexander Braverman

            3G-3   Settlement offer regarding Code Enforcement lien with Valdeci Lopes

Page 20

            3G-4   Budget Amendments/Transfers regarding Public Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds

 

H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 21

            3H-1    JOC Work Order with H.A. Contracting Corp. regarding construction of metal building at Mounts Agriculture Complex

            3H-2    JOC Work Order with West Construction, Inc. regarding HVAC system at Fire Station 81

            3H-3    Interlocal Agreement w/Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony regarding County’s 800 MHz radio system

Page 22

            3H-4    JOC Work Order with Holt Contractors, Inc. for interior renovations to 911 Dispatch Center

            3H-5    Resolution authorizing lease of property to Theodore W. and Gertrude K. Winsberg

Page 23

            3H-6    Lease Agreement extension with Jewish Community Facilities Corp. for community policing station

            3H-7    Declaration of Easement for traffic signal at Forest Hill Blvd. and Okeeheelee Park entrance

Page 24

            3H-8    Lease Agreement with City of Delray Beach for 3.64 acres for future Head Start facility

            3H-9    Amendment No. 1 with Milagro Foundation for Delray Beach Early Head Start Program

 

I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Page 25

            3I-1      Amendment No. 1 with Delray Elderly, LP for purchase/installation of five (5) generators

            3I-2      Amendment No. 1 with Town of Jupiter regarding 7th Avenue Stormwater Pump Station

            3I-3      State Housing Initiative Partnership Corrective Actions Policy

 

J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING

Page 26

            3J-1    Eight (8) resolution regarding historic properties County tax exemptions

            3J-2    Annexation of a County-owned parcel into the City of West Palm Beach

 

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

K. WATER UTILITIES

Page 27

            3K-1    Change Order No. 7 with R.J. Sullivan Corp. for WTP No. 8 expansion

            3K-2    Change Order No. 14 with R.J. Sullivan Corp. for WTP Nos. 2, 8 and 9 improvements

            3K-3    Receive and file one (1) standard development agreement

Page 28

            3K-4    Receive and file one (1) unilateral termination of standard potable water agreement

 

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Page 28

            3L-1    Amendment No. 1 with FDOT for SR 710 bridge construction/culvert replacement

Page 29

            3L-2    Interlocal Agreement with City of Boynton Beach for installation of pollution control devices

            3L-3    Three (3) law enforcement agreements in estuarine waters

Page 30

            3L-4    Task Order with Bridge Design Associates, Inc. for South Lake Worth Inlet sand transfer plant and design of north and south jetty rehabilitation and Bird Island seawall

            3L-5    Change Orders with AEM to construct for environmental restoration and enhancement project along Lake Osborne

 

M. PARKS & RECREATION

Page 30

            3M-1   Agreement with Milagro Foundation, Inc. for children’s programs expenses

Page 31

            3M-2   Agreement with Town of Manalapan for J. Turner Moore Memorial Library Lecture Series

            3M-3   Agreement with Palm Beach Multicultural Organization, Inc. for Caribbean Mardi Gras

            3M-4   Agreement with Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development Corp. for Peace Makers Program

            3M-5   School Board RAP for English Language Learner Career Conference

            3M-6   School Board RAP for Loxahatchee Groves Elementary for 2008 Community Carnival

            3M-7   School Board RAP for 7th Annual Race for the Arts

Page 32

            3M-8   First Amendment with BMWS, Inc. for traveling basketball program

            3M-9   Independent Contractor Agreement with David Wright

            3M-10 First Amendment with Kiril Zahariev for USA swimming coaching services

            3M-11 Recreation Assistance Program allocation for Veteran’s Park Memorial Day event

            3M-12 Agreement with Special Olympics Florida, Inc. to fund Recreation Specialist position

Page 33

            3M-13 Budget Amendment/Transfer regarding replacement of Santaluces Park Pressbox

 

N. LIBRARY  -  None

 

P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE  -  None

 

Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Page 33

            3Q-1   Contract with Taylor Productions for CJC public awareness campaign

Page 34

            3Q-2   Memorandum of Understanding with DCF regarding the Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Planning Program

 

R.  HUMAN RESOURCES  -  None

 

S. FIRE RESCUE

Page 34

            3S-1    Assignment of Computer Data Agreement with Property Appraiser for processing of electronic data associated with the Municipal Service Benefit Unit

 

T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT  -  None

 

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

 

U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES

Page 35

            3U-1    Affiliate Connection Agreement with Florida LambdaRail for high-speed network services

 

V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION  -  None

 

W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS  -  None

 

X. PUBLIC SAFETY

Page 35

            3X-1    Receive and file Agreement with City of Miramar as the fiscal agent for the Ft. Lauderdale Urban Area Security Initiative

Page 36

            3X-2    Receive and file Modification for Hazard Mitigation Grant with Division of Emergency Mgmt

 

Y. PURCHASING  -  None

 

Z. RISK MANAGEMENT  -  None

 

AA. PALM TRAN

Page 36

            3AA-1 Standard Agreement with Area Agency on Aging for DOSS transportation services

            3AA-2 FDOT JPA for additional funding for commuter bus service from Belle Glade to Clewiston

 

BB.  SHERIFF

Page 37

            3BB-1 Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission award for a Waterborne Response Team vessel

 

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.

Page 38

            4A-1    Annual Service Awards

 

 

 PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M.

Page 39

            5A       Resolution confirming special assessment process for Dillman Road paving and drainage

            5B       Ordinance amending Palm Beach County Code (Purchasing Code)

Page 40

            5C       Water Restriction Surcharge Ordinance

            5D       Budget Amendments/Transfers to adjust FY 2008 budgets

 

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD

Page 41

            6A       Ordinance amending Palm Beach County Code (Environmental Control Code)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

ADMINISTRATION  -  None

 

            OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 42

            7B-1    Impact Fee Review Report


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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED

 

 

            PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING

Page 43

            7C-1   Ordinance amending Palm Beach County Code (Code Enforcement Citation Ordinance)

 

            SHERIFF

Page 43

            7D-1   Retired Law Enforcement Weapons Certification – TIME CERTAIN 10:30 A.M.

 

            AIRPORTS

Page 43

            7E-1    Master Plan Updates for four (4) County-owned and operated Airports

 

 

WORKSHOP SESSION – 2:00 P.M.

Page 44

            8A       Homeless Strategic Plan (Community Services)

 

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS  (Pages 45 - 46)

 

 

STAFF COMMENTS  (Page 47)

 

 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 48)

 

 

ADJOURNMENT (Page 48)

 


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3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:   an Agreement with Regina Blair to perform the Keynote Speech for the Resident Education to Action Program (REAP) Graduation Ceremony and assist with the award and certificate presentation to REAP graduates on May 10, 2008 in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000.  SUMMARY:  The Agreement being submitted provides for a Certified Neighborhood Coordinator to perform as the Principal Lecturer for the REAP Graduation Ceremony and assist with the award and certificate presentation to REAP Graduates on May 10, 2008.  The speech will provide neighborhood revitalization technique strategies for reinvigorating neighborhoods focus on civic engagement, holistic community change, and empowerment to organize, plan for, and create vibrant communities for implementation of their community action plans.  Countywide  (AH)

 

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Memorandum of Agreement with the United Way of Palm Beach County to support the Palm Beach County Prosperity Campaign Phase II in the amount not-to-exceed $210,655 for the period of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008.  SUMMARY:  On March 11, 2008, the Board of County Commissioners approved additional funding (Agenda Item 6B1) in the amount of $105,000 to support the Prosperity Campaign Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for the 2008 income tax filing season. Staff recommends the continuation of the County’s participation in the Palm Beach County Prosperity Campaign for the tax year 2008. Funds for this program are included in the FY 2008 General Fund.  This Memorandum of Agreement is needed to facilitate the reimbursement of expenses to the United Way.  Countywide  (DN)

 

 

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                                          November 27, 2007

                                                            Workshop                                          December 11, 2007

 

 

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

 

 

 

 


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3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

B.        CLERK & COMPTROLLER  (Cont’d)

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to approve:

 

A)  the sale of all common stock shares held by the County arising from bankruptcy distribution of US Airways; and

 

B)  the designation of the Clerk & Comptroller, or her designee, as the Primary Authorized Person to act on behalf of the County to handle the sales transaction with Computershare.

 

SUMMARY:  US Airways filed for bankruptcy protection on August 11, 2002 with outstanding payments to the County’s Department of Airports in the amount of $154,975.66.  Under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, debtors are granted relief from paying outstanding debts at the time of bankruptcy filing.  Pursuant to the Plans of Reorganization from US Airways and as approved by the US Bankruptcy Court, pro rata shares of common stock were issued to general unsecured creditors.  The County’s estimated stock value for US Airways is $128, before transaction fees.  Additional distributions may be expected.  All Airport fees subsequent to the respective filing date have been paid on a timely basis.  Under the terms and conditions of the County’s Airline-Airport Use and Lease Agreement, unpaid debt is charged to all airline companies operating at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) as a component of terminal rents and landing fees.  Therefore, the Department has recovered the value of the unpaid pre-petition debt through ongoing rates and charges.  Countywide  (PM)

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a Consent and Subordination, in favor of the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) of a Palm Beach County-owned (County) Permanent Embankment Easement (Easement) lying parallel to the L-39 canal and perpendicular to Lyons Road.  SUMMARY:  This item will approve a Consent and Subordination, as requested by LWDD, of an Easement purchased by the County for the Lyons Road from Clint Moore Road to Linton Boulevard project.  District 5  (PK)

 

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a County Deed to convey a 25 foot wide strip of land on the north side of the L-45 Canal to the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD).  SUMMARY:  Approval of this action will convey a 25 foot wide strip of land to LWDD, as needed for an LWDD permit.  District 5  (PK)

 

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to:

 

A) adopt a Resolution to approve Amendment No. Two to a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT); and

 

B) approve Amendment No. Two to a JPA with the FDOT, approved January 31, 2004, by R2004-0070, and as amended April18, 2006, by R2006-0634, for the widening and reconstruction of Atlantic Avenue from west of Lyons Road to east of Florida’s Turnpike (Project).

 

SUMMARY:  This item will amend a JPA with FDOT to modify the funding.  The FDOT has made available $2,000,000, on a reimbursement basis to Palm Beach County, for right-of-way acquisition, in connection with the Project. This Amendment will change the reimbursement procedure.  District 5  (PK)

 


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3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS  (Cont’d)

 

4.         DELETED

 

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to adopt:  six (6) Resolutions superseding Resolutions R2006-2688; R2006-2689; R2006-2690; R2006-2691; R2006-2704 and R2006-2705, declaring the acquisition of property known as Parcels 25 and 26 in fee simple; 801 and 802 as Permanent Easements, and Parcels 901 and 902 as Temporary Construction Easements for the improvement of West Atlantic Avenue, from 1,330 feet west of Lyons Road to Starkey Road and Lyons Road from West Atlantic Avenue to 900 feet north of West Atlantic Avenue.  SUMMARY:  This action will adopt six (6) Resolutions to authorize the filing of eminent domain proceedings against six (6) parcels.  District 5  (PM)

 

 

 6.        Staff recommends motion to approve:  an Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach County (County) and the City of Delray Beach (City) regarding open cuts in County maintained roadways.  SUMMARY:  The City has agreed to follow the policies and procedures set forth by the County regarding open cuts in County roads; however, the City is requesting that it not be required to provide surety bonds for the open cuts, as required by County Policy, but instead will be bound by the terms and conditions of this Interlocal Agreement.  District 5  (MRE)

 

 

7.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  an Interlocal Agreement with Delray Beach (City) in an amount not-to-exceed $132,101 for mast arm signals at West Atlantic Avenue and 2nd Avenue.  SUMMARY:  Approval of this Agreement will allow Palm Beach County to reimburse the City in a not-to-exceed amount of $132,101 for the installation of mast arm signals at West Atlantic Avenue and 2nd Avenue.  A Budget Transfer for this signal was previously approved.  Districts 4 & 7  (MRE)

 

 

8.         Staff recommends motion to adopt:  a Resolution declaring the acquisition of properties designated as Parcels 2A and 3B as Fee Simple whole take acquisitions for Water Management Areas necessary for the construction and improvements on the Seminole Pratt Whitney Road from Orange Boulevard to south of Northlake Boulevard project.  SUMMARY:  This action initiates eminent domain proceedings against two (2) parcels having a total appraised value of $494,000.  District 6  (PM)

 

 

9.         DELETED

 

 

10.       DELETED

 

 

 11.      Staff recommends motion to approve:  the Transfer Agreement of Hooker Highway roadway jurisdictional and maintenance responsibilities from Palm Beach County (County) to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).  SUMMARY:  The Transfer Agreement will transfer maintenance jurisdiction for Hooker Highway between SR 80 and SR 715 from the County to FDOT for the purposes of establishing a truck bypass route around the City of Belle Glade.  District 6  (MRE)

 


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3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS  (Cont’d)

 

12.       Staff recommends motion to:

 

A)  accept a Warranty Deed for Parcel 101 on Congress Avenue; and

 

B)  approve payment of a counter-offer in the amount of $257,160, which is inclusive of attorney fees for Parcel 101.

 

SUMMARY:  This action will accept a Warranty Deed for a parcel of land needed for right-of-way purposes and approve a counter-offer in the amount of $257,160 for the purchase of the parcel of land, designated as Parcel 101. This parcel is required for the construction of improvements on the Congress Avenue south of Lantana Road to Lantana Road project.  District 3  (PK)

 

 

13.       Staff recommends motion to: 

 

A) approve Amendment Number One to the County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) Agreement (R2007-0619) with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the intersection improvements at SR-882/Forest Hill Boulevard and SR-807/Congress Avenue (Project); and

 

B) adopt a Resolution concerning this Agreement.

 

SUMMARY:  This action approves Amendment Number One to the CIGP Agreement with FDOT for the Project.  This amendment extends the expiration date to June 30, 2009.  Districts 2 & 3 (PK)

 

 

14.       Staff recommends motion to approve: 

 

A) a Contract with J.W. Cheatham, LLC (Cheatham), the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $2,088,624.55 for the widening of Haverhill Road from 45th Street to north of NPBCID EPB-10 Canal (Project) to a four (4) lane facility; and

 

B) a Budget Amendment of $299,919 in the Road Impact Fee Fund – Zone 2 to recognize reimbursement funding from the City of Riviera Beach and appropriate it to the Project.

 

SUMMARY: This Contract will provide all the work necessary to construct the Project.  The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the Project is 15% overall.  The SBE participation committed for the project by Cheatham is 15%.  The time limit for the completion of all work under this contract shall be not more than two hundred and thirty (230) calendar days (with the box culvert phase to be completed within 45 calendar days).  District 7  (MRE)

 

15.       Staff recommends motion to approve:

 

A)  establishing an application fee of $0.80 per net daily trip with a minimum fee of $150 to defray the cost for processing the review of a Traffic Impact Study for compliance with Article 12 of the Unified Land Development Code; and

 

B) establishing an application fee of $0.40 per net daily trip with a minimum fee of $75 to defray the cost for processing the review of a Land Use Traffic Study for compliance with Policy 3.5(d) of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.

 

SUMMARY:  This motion would establish a review fee for applications to determine compliance with TPS.  Countywide   (MRE)

 


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3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

D.        COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  the signed Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and Palm Beach County relating to public debt for property transferred due to boundary changes, as authorized by Board Item 6E1 on September 11, 2007.  Summary: On September 11, 2007, the Board approved agenda item 6E1 to approve an Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and Palm Beach County relating to public debt for property transferred due to boundary enacted by Chapter 2007-22, Laws of Florida.  The Interlocal Agreement has been signed by both counties and the Interlocal Agreement should now be received and filed in the Minutes Department.  Countywide  (PFK)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  execution of a Quit-Claim Deed to Jewish Community Facilities Corporation, a Florida non-profit corporation, conveying any County interest in certain rights-of-way in Palm Beach Farms Plat No. 3.  Summary:  Recent recorded quit-claim deeds to the County from West Peninsular Title Company and Absolute, Inc. have raised a title issue.  County Quit-Claim Deeds have been used to resolve this title issue with other affected property owners.  This Quit-Claim Deed covers certain Palm Beach Farms Plat No. 3 strips that had lost public dedication through the West Peninsular federal lawsuit.  The property is located just south of Glades Road at 95th Avenue in unincorporated Palm Beach County, Florida.  District 5 (PFK)

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Four-year-old Child Care Provider Head Start/VPK Enhancement Agreement with Florence Fuller Child Development Center, Inc., for the period of March 1, 2008, through August 19, 2008, in an amount of $49,123, for services to Head Start children and families.  SUMMARY: Florence Fuller Child Development Center, Inc., will extend hours and provide Head Start services to approximately 22 children currently not enrolled or receiving only limited hours and services funded through Voluntary Prekindergarten subsidized child care or parent fees.  The County enters into contracted service agreements with child care agencies to provide comprehensive Head Start services.  Funding consists of $49,123 in County funds only.  By using County funds, the length of the day is extended from three (3) hours a day to eight (8) hours.  (Head Start)  Countywide  (TKF)

 

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Four-year-old Child Care Provider Head Start/VPK Enhancement Agreement with The King’s Kids Early Learning Center Inc., for the period of March 1, 2008, through August 19, 2008, in an amount of $42,606, for services to Head Start children and families.  SUMMARY: The King’s Kids Early Learning Center Inc. will extend hours and provide Head Start services to approximately 18 children currently not enrolled or receiving only limited hours and services funded through Voluntary Prekindergarten subsidized child care or parent fees. This Agreement will enhance school readiness for four- year-old children.  The County enters into contracted service agreements with child care agencies to provide comprehensive Head Start services.  Funding consists of $42,606 in County funds only.  By using County funds, the length of the day is extended from three (3) hours a day to eight (8) hours.  (Head Start)  Countywide  (TKF)

 


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3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES  (Cont’d)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Four-year-old Child Care Provider Head Start/VPK Enhancement Agreement with The YWCA of Palm Beach County, Inc., for the period of March 1, 2008, through August 19, 2008, in an amount of $10,651, for services to Head Start children and families.    SUMMARY: The YWCA of Palm Beach County, Inc., will extend hours and provide Head Start services to approximately 5 children currently not enrolled or receiving only limited hours and services funded through Voluntary Prekindergarten subsidized child care or parent fees. This agreement will enhance school readiness for four- year-old children. The County enters into contracted service agreements with child care agencies to provide comprehensive Head Start services.  Funding consists of $10,651 in County funds only.  By using County funds, the length of the day is extended from three (3) hours a day to eight (8) hours.  (Head Start)  Countywide  (TKF)