ORDER OF BUSINESS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

 

OCTOBER 7, 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 - 35)

 

4.         SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M. (Page 36) 

 

5.         REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 37 - 39)

 

6.         BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE CHILD CARE FACILITIES BOARD (Page 40)

 

7.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 41)

 

8.         MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M.  (Page 42) 

 

9.         STAFF COMMENTS (Page 43)

 

10.       COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 44)

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT (Page 44)

 

 

 

 

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OCTOBER 7, 2008

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

A.  ADMINISTRATION

Page 7

            3A-1    Agreement with FAU regarding Strategic Economic Development Plan

            3A-2    Various resolutions regarding equalized funding and green iguanas

 

B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER

Page 7

            3B-1    Warrant list

            3B-2    Minutes: None

            3B-3    Contracts and claims settlements list

Page 8

            3B-4    Change orders, work task orders, minor contracts and final payments

 

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 8

            3C-1   Contract Amendment with Southeast Attenuators, Inc. for annual guardrail contract

            3C-2   Resolution to accept maintenance of Indian Creek Parkway

            3C-3   Resolution to amend assessment roll for Dillman Road improvement project

            3C-4   Supplemental Agreement No. 8 with Metric Engineering, Inc. for pathway along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road

            3C-5   Reimbursement Agreement w/City of South Bay for resurfacing roadways/sidewalk repair

 

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 9

            3D-1   Amendment No. 2 with Holland & Knight for bond counsel and related legal services

            3D-2   Amendment No. 2 with Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell for disclosure counsel and related legal services

            3D-3   Official transcript for closing of Water & Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds

 

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

Page 9

            3E-1    Contracts for two (2) vendors for support services to the homeless

Page 10

            3E-2    Contract with Oakwood Center for services to homeless individuals

            3E-3    Contract with United Way to support Community Food Alliance

            3E-4    Modification No. 1 with Dept. of Community Affairs for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

            3E-5    Agreement with Emmanuel Child Development Center for Head Start services

Page 11

            3E-6    Agreement with The Union Missionary Baptist Church for Head Start services

            3E-7    Agreement with Education Development Center (My First Steps) for Head Start services

            3E-8    Agreement with Hispanic Human Resources Council for Early Head Start services

            3E-9    Revised Refunding Application for Early Head Start/Head Start federal assistance

Page 12

            3E-10 Agreement with Florence Fuller Child Development Centers for Early Head Start services

            3E-11 Agreement with The School Board of Palm Beach County for Head Start services

            3E-12 Amendment No. 1 with Area Agency on Aging for Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative

            3E-13 Amendment No. 2 with Caregiver Services, Inc. for LPN and HHA services

Page 13

            3E-14 FY 2008-2009 Community Services Block Grant with Dept. of Community Affairs

            3E-15 Agreement with Family Central for Early Head Start services

            3E-16 Budget Amendment regarding State Homeless Prevention grant

 

F. AIRPORTS

Page 14

            3F-1    Agreements with Vanguard Car Rental USA to renew Airport ground/site leases

            3F-2    Second Amendment with DTG Operations (Dollar Rent A Car) for ground lease

            3F-3    Resolution approving JPA with FDOT to replace aircraft rescue/fire fighting vehicles


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F. AIRPORTS (Cont’d)

Page 15

            3F-4    Resolution approving JPA with FDOT to acquire land for Runway 9L/27R at PBIA

            3F-5    Notice of General Consulting Services Desired by PBIA

            3F-6    Receive and file three (3) original agreements for the Department of Airports

 

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET  -  None

 

H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 15

            3H-1   Amendment No. 1 with Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, PA for professional design services

Page 16

            3H-2   Amendment No. 1 with Miller Legg & Associates for professional design services

            3H-3   Contract with West Construction, Inc. for Phil Foster Park multi-purpose building

            3H-4   First Amendment with Loggerhead MarineLife Center for installation/maintenance of underground saltwater lines

 

I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Page 17

            3I-1     Resolution adopting FY 2009 Budget for Westgate/Belvedere Homes CRA

            3I-2     Deleted

            3I-3     Amendment No. 1 with City of Greenacres for time extension for Ira Bullock Park playground construction

Page 18

            3I-4     Conditional Grant Agreement with Community Land Trust of PBC for completion of purchase of two (2) new single-family homes

            3I-5     Conditional Grant Agreement with Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches for permanent rental housing for nine (9) low-income families

            3I-6     Budget Amendment in the Hurricane Housing Recovery Plan Fund

 

J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING

Page 18

            3J-1    Resolution amending official schedule of fees

 

K. WATER UTILITIES

Page 19

            3K-1    Amendment No. 1 with AKA Services for installation of potable water, reclaimed water and wastewater pipelines

            3K-2    Termination of Developer Agreement with Majestic Land Holdings, Inc.

Page 20

            3K-3    Standard Reclaimed Water Service Agreement – Lake Discharge Irrigation System

            3K-4    Receive and file four (4) Unilateral Termination and Partial Release of Standard Potable Water and Wastewater Agreements

Page 21

            3K-5    Receive and file one (1) Standard Development Agreement

            3K-6    Deleted

            3K-7    Change Order No. 6 with John J. Kirlin Construction for Northern Region Pump Station

 

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Page 22

            3L-1    Receive and file Task Assignments from FDEP to fund invasive plant removal at Loxhatchee Slough Natural Area and Cypress Creek Natural Area

            3L-2    Task Order No. 0877-03 with Coastal Planning and Engineers, Inc. for engineering, design and permitting services for South Palm Beach & Lantana Erosion Control project


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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

M. PARKS & RECREATION

Page 23

            3M-1   Agreement with Boynton Beach Little League for uniforms and equipment

            3M-2   Receive and file School Board RAP for Seminole Ridge High athletic equipment

            3M-3   Receive and file School Board RAP for Project Graduation 2008

            3M-4   Amendment No. 14 with School District for Middle School After-School Program

            3M-5   Reallocation of $100,000 to Pahokee park improvement projects

Page 24

            3M-6   Receive and file 14 independent contractor agreements for Parks & Recreation

Page 25

            3M-7   Budget Transfers/Amendment for several District 7 recreational/cultural projects

            3M-8   Budget Transfer to Santaluces Park athletic field improvements

            3M-9   Budget Transfer to Boynton Beach Congress Avenue Boundless Park and Lake Clarke Shores Community Park

 

N. LIBRARY  -  None

 

P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE  -  None

 

Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Page 26

            3Q-1   Interlocal Agreement with City of West Palm Beach for Youth Violence Prevention project

            3Q-2   Interlocal Agreement with City of Riviera Beach for Youth Violence Prevention project

Page 27

            3Q-3   Interlocal Agreement with City of Lake Worth for Youth Violence Prevention project

            3Q-4   Interlocal Agreement with City of Boynton Beach for Youth Violence Prevention project

Page 28

            3Q-5   Resolution amending Public Safety Coordinating Council membership

            3Q-6   Amendments with State Attorney and Public Defender for Weed and Seed and Youth Violence Prevention and Gang Initiative personnel

            3Q-7   Contract with City of Riviera Beach for Civil Drug Court Program

Page 29

            3Q-8   Contracts with three (3) vendors for substance abuse treatment referrals

            3Q-9   Second Amendment with City of West Palm Beach for weed and seed efforts

            3Q-10 Third Amendment with City of Riviera Beach for weed and seed efforts

 

R.  HUMAN RESOURCES  -  None

 

S. FIRE RESCUE  -  None

 

T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Page 30

            3T-1    Contract with Department of Health for environmental health and engineering programs

 

U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES

Page 31

            3U-1   Interlocal Agreement with City of Delray Beach for wireless communication entennas on City’s communications tower

 

V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION  -  None

 

W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS  -  None

 

X. PUBLIC SAFETY  -  None

 

Y. PURCHASING  -  None


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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

Z. RISK MANAGEMENT

Page 31

            3Z-1    Purchase of airport liability insurance through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

            3Z-2    Selection of Minnesota Life Insurance Company for basic and voluntary term life and accidental death and dismemberment life insurance program

Page 32

            3Z-3    Second annual option to renew Amended and Restated Administrative Services Only Agreement with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (CIGNA) for claims administration services

Page 33

            3Z-4    Selection Committee’s recommendation to select Assurant Employee Benefits as the provider for the County’s dental insurance program

 

AA. PALM TRAN  -  None

 

BB. SHERIFF

Page 34

            3BB-1 Deleted

            3BB-2 Memorandum of Agreement Renewal Form related to the DCF Re-Entry Case Manager Program

            3BB-3 Drug Farm Phase II Enhancement Grant award

Page 35

            3BB-4 U.S. Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhood grant for Glade’s Golf and Academic Program

 

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.

Page 36

            4A       Disability Mentoring Month in Honor of National Disability Awareness Month

            4B       Jupiter-Tequesta Youth Baseball 12-U All-Star Team Day

            4C       Discover After-School Day

            4D       National 4-H Week

            4E       National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

            4F       Character Counts Week

            4G       Certificate of Appreciation to C. David Goodlett

            4H       Javon Jones, Samantha Rivera, Carl Ceance, Danielle Post, Dairon Giovany Arroyave, and the S.T.Y.L.E Super Group

            4I         Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. Staff Appreciation Days

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

ADMINISTRATION

Page 37

            5A-1    Resolution supporting Campus Management Corp. for Florida Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund Program

 

HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Page 37

            5B-1    Additional State Housing Initiative Program funding to Theresa Wildman

Page 38

            5B-2    Waiver of conflict of interest for Bill Sanders/Conditional Grant Agreement with Delray Beach Community Development Corp. for conversion of six (6) rentals into homeowner projects

 

            WATER UTILITIES

Page 38

            5C-1   Resolution creating a Water Resources Task Force


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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED

 

            PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Page 39

            5D-1   Centennial Bell acquisition

           

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE CHILD CARE FACILITIES BOARD

Page 40

            6A-1    Legislation to amend Chapter 59-1698 to adjust Child Boarding Home, Family Day Care and Child Care facility requirements, and authorize permitting of Large Family Child Care facilities

 

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS  (Page 41)

 

 

MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.  (Page 42)

 

 

STAFF COMMENTS  (Page 43)

 

 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 44)

 

 

ADJOURNMENT (Page 44)

 


OCTOBER 7, 2008

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve: an Agreement with the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees (FAU) in the amount of $84,243 to assist with the implementation of the Strategic Economic Development Plan. The term of this Agreement is from October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009, with two (2) - one (1) year options for renewal at the sole discretion of the County.  SUMMARY: On March 13, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Strategic Economic Development Plan. This Plan includes 67 action items envisioned to create $1 billion in new revenue over a 20-year period in Palm Beach County.  The Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions (CUES) Center at FAU will assist the Office of Economic Development in implementing the Strategic Plan by: A) assisting in the completion, evaluation, and/or implementation of twelve (12) additional projects: Regional Public Market, Eco-Tourism Development, Agricultural Incentive Fund, Alternative Energy Plan, Transit—Oriented Development, Sustainable Landscaping, Cluster Industries Development, Cultural Development, Downtown Revitalization in the Glades Area, and Development of a Northeast Everglades Natural Area (NENA) Economic Impact Model; B) identifying federal, state and private/not-for-profit funding sources to implement the Strategic Plan; C) collaborating with the Palm Beach County Equestrian Industry to find ways of promoting equestrian tourism through educational workshops and potential new projects; and D) assisting in the production of a televised Strategic Economic Report and generating two (2) semi-annual reports for the Board of County Commissioners and stakeholders.  Funding is included in the 2009 budget. Countywide (DW)

 

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: 

 

A)  Resolution No. 96-2008 of the City of Boca Raton expressing concerns over the large population of green iguanas in the City and requesting that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission enact regulations governing the possession, distribution and release of green iguanas within the State;

 

B) Resolution No. 3204 of the City Commission of the City of Pembroke Pines, Florida, urging the 2009 Florida Legislature to equalize funding based on population to provide each region of Florida, including South Florida, its fair share of State funding; and

 

C) Resolution No. 08-08-01 of the Town of Pembroke Park, Florida, urging the Florida Legislature to equalize funding based on population to provide each region of Florida, including South Florida, its fair share of State funding.

 

 

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:  None

 

 

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

 

 


OCTOBER 7, 2008

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

B.        CLERK & COMPTROLLER (Cont’d)

 

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 August 2008.  Countywide

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a Contract Amendment of $485,000 to the Annual Guardrail Contract, R2007-1457, Project No. 2008051, dated September 11, 2007 with the guardrail contractor, Southeast Attenuators, Inc. SUMMARY:  Approval of the Amendment to the Annual Guardrail Contract extends the expiration date of the existing Contract retroactively from September 11, 2008, to September 30, 2009.  The dollar value of the Contract is to be increased to a not to exceed amount of $950,000.  The Annual Guardrail Contract consists of furnishing and installing guardrail, guardrail products, removing and disposing of “old” guardrail and/or resetting of existing guardrail.  Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals were established at 15% of the overall contract amount.  The sole bidder, Southeast Attenuators, Inc., failed to achieve any SBE participation.  Countywide (MRE)

 

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution to accept maintenance of Indian Creek Parkway, which is a thoroughfare road, from Central Boulevard to 1.31 miles west, at an estimated cost of $8,122 annually.   SUMMARY:  Abacoa Development Company was required to construct Indian Creek Parkway as a condition of approval for the Abacoa development.  District 1 (MRE)

 

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to adopt:  a Resolution to amend the assessment roll for the Dillman Road Improvement Project, which was approved on April 15, 2008.   SUMMARY: Approval of this Resolution will amend the assessment roll by removing two (2) properties included on the original assessment roll.  These two (2) properties have acquired separate access to their properties and no longer require the use of Dillman Road.  These properties no longer exist as described before, as they were replatted and permitted.  District 6/MSTU District B (MRE)

 

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Supplemental Agreement No. 8 to Project Agreement 1997511C under contract R2001-0357 in the amount of $8,032.88 with Metric Engineering, Inc. for professional services.  SUMMARY: This Supplemental Agreement will provide the services necessary for the preparation of construction plans for a pedestrian pathway along the east side of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road from Seminole Ridge High School to Persimmon Boulevard. District 6 (PK)

 

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to approve:

 

A) a Reimbursement Agreement in an amount up to $100,000 with the City of South Bay (City) for resurfacing roadways and sidewalk repair within the City limits; and

 

B) a Budget Transfer of $100,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserves for District 6 to the City Street Improvements – District 6.

 

Summary: Approval of this Budget Transfer will reimburse the City in an amount up to $100,000 for resurfacing roadways and sidewalk repair.  District 6 (MRE)

 

OCTOBER 7, 2008

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

D.        COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (R2007-0477) with the law firm of Holland & Knight, LLP to provide bond counsel and related legal services for the not to exceed $45 Million Public Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2008 (Max Planck Biomedical Research Project) (the “Bonds”).  SUMMARY:  The law firm was selected as bond counsel for the Bonds by the Board at the September 9, 2008 meeting.  This Amendment No. 2 confirms that selection by amending the existing Agreement for bond counsel and related services between the County and the law firm.  Payment to the law firm for the legal services in connection with the bond issuance will be as provided for in the Agreement.  Countywide (PFK)

 

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (R2007-0021) with the law firm of Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell, P.A., to provide disclosure counsel and related legal services for the not to exceed $45 Million Public Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2008 (Max Planck Biomedical Research Project) (the “Bonds”). SUMMARY: The law firm was selected as disclosure counsel for the Bonds by the Board at the September 9, 2008 meeting.  This Amendment No. 2 confirms that selection by amending the existing Agreement for bond counsel and related services between the County and the law firm.  Payment to the law firm for the legal services in connection with the disclosure counsel services will be at 50% of the amount paid to bond counsel for the Bonds.   Countywide (PFK)

 

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: the official transcript for the closing of the $6,473,000 Palm Beach County, Florida, Water & Sewer Revenue Refunding Bond, Series 2008 (the “Bonds”), as authorized by Resolution R2008-0466 adopted on March 11, 2008.  SUMMARY: The closing occurred March 31, 2008.  The official transcript for this transaction has been provided.  This transcript should now be received and filed in the Minutes Department.  Countywide (PFK)

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Contracts with the following vendors for support services to homeless individuals for the period of October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009:

 

A)  Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $42,330;

and

 

B)  Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs, Inc. (CARP) in an amount not to exceed $42,330.

 

Summary: Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. and Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs, Inc. (CARP) provide special population staffing that target homeless persons. Separate contracts are provided for these two(2) agencies.  Each contract will receive $42,330. (Human Services) Countywide  (TKF)

 


OCTOBER 7, 2008

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Contract with Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. for services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $73,318 for the period of October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009. Summary: Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. will provide supportive services through the Homeless Assertive Community Treatment Team to include case management, employment counseling, medication management, benefits counseling, peer counseling and group counseling.  These services are provided to homeless individuals who are severely mentally ill or dually diagnosed and have been placed in permanent housing through the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Shelter Plus Care grant programs.  (Human Services)  Countywide (TKF)

 

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Contract with the United Way of Palm Beach County to support the Community Food Alliance in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the period October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009. Summary:  The County continues to partner with the United Way to provide staff support of the Palm Beach County Community Food Alliance. This Alliance implements the countywide Community Food Security Action Plan to decrease hunger in Palm Beach County.  This action plan was developed as a result of the 2004 Food Security Survey.  Funding from the County will be matched by United Way for the support of the salary/benefits and related expenses of the Community Food Alliance Coordinator.  (Human Services)  Countywide (TKF)

 

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Modification No. 001 to Contract No. 08EA-7B-10-60-01-023 (R2008-0502) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) with the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs for the period March 1, 2008, through March 31, 2009 increasing the contract amount by $34,277 for utility assistance to low-income families. Summary:  Palm Beach County received notification on July 29, 2008, that additional Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds are available under the current LIHEAP agreement, Contract No. 08EA-7B-10-60-01-023. The Modification incorporates an additional $34,277 increase in the base allocation in the existing contract for a new grant total of $1,186,238. The $34,277 represents PBC Community Action’s share of the increased Federal allocation.  These additional funds will enable PBC Community Action to serve an additional 155 low-income households. No County funds are required.  (Community Action Program)  Countywide  (TKF)

 

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Early Head Start Contracted Services Agreement with Emmanuel Child Development Center, Inc., for the period of October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009, in an amount of $161,750, for services to Head Start children and families.  Summary:  Through the use of Early Head Start contracted services agreements, the County is able to leverage its available Federal funds to pay for direct services while the contracted agencies provide the child care facilities. Emmanuel Child Development Center, Inc. will provide services to 20 infants and toddlers at a rate of $32.48 per child, per day for 249 days. Funding consists of $105,138 in Federal funds, $26,284 in required match County fu