ORDER OF BUSINESS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

 

SEPTEMBER 23, 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 - 32)

 

 

4.         PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages 33 - 35)  

 

 

5.         REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 36 - 40)

            TIME CERTAIN 11:30 A.M. (Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness) (Page 37)

 

 

6.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Pages 41 - 43)

 

 

7.         STAFF COMMENTS (Page 44)

 

 

8.         COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 45)

 

 

9.         ADJOURNMENT (Page 45)

 

 

 

 

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

A.  ADMINISTRATION

Page 7

            3A-1    Resolution from Town of Mangonia Park urging fair share of State funding

            3A-2    Grant Agreement with PBC Black Business Investment Corp. for small businesses

            3A-3    Deleted

            3A-4    Grant Agreement with The Palm Beach International Film Festival for film festival services

            3A-5    Grant Agreement with Riviera Beach Maritime Academy for Marine Academy Program

Page 8

            3A-6    Agreement with World Trade Center Association of Palm Beach to promote Palm Beach County internationally

            3A-7    Amendment to criteria for Community Development Block Grant Economic Set-Aside Program

Page 9

            3A-8    Five (5) agreements under CDBG Economic Set-Aside Program for micro-enterprises

 

B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER

Page 9

            3B-1    Warrant list

            3B-2    Minutes

            3B-3    Contracts and claims settlements list

            3B-4    Deleted

Page 10

            3B-5    Receive and file two (2) annual financial reports

 

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 10

            3C-1   Interlocal Agreement with City of Delray Beach for decorative street lights

            3C-2   Budget Transfer to Roan Lane drainage improvement project

            3C-3   Budget Transfer to South County Regional Park connector road project

Page 11

            3C-4   Interlocal Agreement with Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency for 10th Avenue North Gateways project

            3C-5   Deleted

            3C-6   Modification No. 1 with FEMA regarding storm impact windows at six (6) bascule bridges

            3C-7   Budget Amendment regarding Forest Hill Blvd./Jog Road project

            3C-8   Agreement with Radise International for testing lab services

            3C-9   Resolution to accept maintenance of 1.07 miles of Flavor Pict Road

            3C-10 Resolution vacating 40 foot wide utility, drainage and access easement within Plat of Le Lac

Page 12

            3C-11 Amendment No. 1 with FDOT for Blue Heron Blvd./Congress Ave. intersection improvements

            3C-12 Reimbursement Agreement w/Village of Tequesta for design of Tequesta bridge rehabilitation

            3C-13 Time extension with FDOT for Central Blvd/I-95 Interchange Justification Report

            3C-14 Financial Assistance Agreement with Arborwood Villas Homeowners Association for Palmetto Park Road safety/noise barrier wall

 

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 13

            3D-1   Official transcript for closing of Public Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds

            3D-2   Official transcript for closing of Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds (Children’s Home Society of Florida project)

 

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

Page 13

            3E-1    Contract with Gulfstream Goodwill Industries for supportive services to the homeless

            3E-2    Contract with Christians Reaching Out to Society for gleaning services

Page 14

            3E-3    Contract with 211 Palm Beach Treasure Coast, Inc. for supportive services to the homeless

            3E-4    Contract with United Way for disaster recovery services

            3E-5    Amendment No. 1 with Langton Associates for homeless strategic planning services

            3E-6    Agreement with Dept. of Children & Families for participation in DCF’s economic self-sufficiency initiative

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

 

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

           

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cont’d)

Page 15

3E-7    Budget Amendment for Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) award from Dept. of Health & Human Services

            3E-8    Amendment No. 1 with The Lord’s Place to increase the family shelter program

            3E-9    Standard Contract with Area Agency on Aging for Home Care for the Elderly program

Page 16

            3E-10 Standard Contract with Area Agency on Aging for various services to the elderly

            3E-11 Standard Contract with Area Agency on Aging for Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative program

Page 17

            3E-12 Budget Transfer/Amendments for Community Care for the Elderly program

            3E-13 Deleted

            3E-14 Agreement with Apostolic Child Development Center for Early Head Start services

            3E-15 Agreement with The King’s Kids Early Learning Center for Head Start services

Page 18

            3E-16 Agreement with A Step Above Learning Center for Head Start services

            3E-17 Agreement with Apostolic Child Development Center for Head Start services

 

F. AIRPORTS

Page 18

            3F-1    List of 12 charitable organizations to benefit from proceeds from PBIA fountain

Page 19

            3F-2    Contract with H.L. Pruitt Corp. for airfield signage improvements project at PBIA

            3F-3    Administrative amendments to eight (8) PBA with FDOT to include new audit procedures

            3F-4    Resolution approving JPA with FDOT for aprons and taxilanes at North PBC General Aviation

            3F-5    Resolution approving JPA with FDOT to relocate very high frequency Omni-Directional Range at PBIA

Page 20

            3F-6    Contract with Hypower, Inc. for airfield improvements at North PBC General Aviation

            3F-7    Contract with B&B Underground Contractors, Inc. for taxilane reconstruction and pavement additions at Glades Airport

            3F-8    Contract with H.L. Pruitt Corp. for airfield signage improvements at PBC Park (Lantana) Airport

Page 21

            3F-9    Resolution approving JPA with FDOT for hangar construction at Glades Airport

            3F-10  Receive and file ten (10) various original agreements for Dept. of Airports

 

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 22

            3G-1   Budget Transfer to Road Impact Fee Zone 4

            3G-2   Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel for 2009 Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds

 

H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 22

            3H-1   Interlocal Agreement with Town of Palm Beach Shores for radio maintenance services

Page 23

            3H-2   JOC Work Order No. 08-135 with Holt Contractors, Inc. for drainage improvements at Mecca Farms site

            3H-3   Change Order No. 7 with Cedars Electro-Mechanical for HVAC work at Waste Treatment South Regional Plant

Page 24

            3H-4   Resolution authorizing 30 year extension to lease with Palms West Chamber of Commerce

           

I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Page 24

            3I-1     Receive and file State Housing Initiative Partnership subsidy loan for Sharon C. Battle

 

J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING  -  None


SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

 

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

K. WATER UTILITIES

Page 25

            3K-1    Change Order No. 4 with Florida Design, Inc. for Southern Region Water Reclamation facility and WTP No. 3 short term odor control project

            3K-2    Non-standard Utility Easement and Access Easement from Macaw Holdings V and Fort Pierce Development Group

            3K-3    Supplemental No. 1 with Southeast Drilling Services to rehabilitate wells

                       

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Page 26

            3L-1    Contract with Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission for Lake Ida Wetland project

            3L-2    Budget Amendments regarding bridge/culvert crossing over Loxahatchee Slough

Page 27

            3L-3    Receive and file four (4) Interlocal Agreements for on-water law enforcement under Manatee Protection Plan

            3L-4    Annual contracts with Eastman Aggregates Enterprise and Rio-Bak Corp. for construction of annual dune and wetland restoration project

Page 28

            3L-5    Annual contracts with M&J Construction Company and The Murphy Construction Co. for construction of annual artificial reef and breakwater project

 

M. PARKS & RECREATION

Page 28

            3M-1   Agreement with Greater Boca Youth Soccer Association for concession stand/field equipment expenses

            3M-2   Agreement with Caridad Center for youth activities/summer camp programs

Page 29

            3M-3   Agreement with Everglades Area Health Education Center for Glades Reach Fair

            3M-4   Agreement with City of Delray Beach for 2008 Roots Cultural Festival

            3M-5   Budget Transfers/Amendment for seven (7) District 7 recreational/cultural projects

Page 30

            3M-6   Receive and file two (2) independent contractor agreements

            3M-7   Special Use Agreement with Dept. of Children & Families to utilize John Prince, Lake Ida and Dyer Parks for Disaster Food Stamp Program following natural disaster

 

N. LIBRARY  -  None

 

P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE  -  None

 

Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Page 30

            3Q-1   No-cost extension for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

 

R.  HUMAN RESOURCES  -  None

 

S. FIRE RESCUE

Page 30

            3S-1    Agreement with Dr. Thomas H. Matese for medical direction at training classes

 

T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT  -  None

 

U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES

Page 31

            3U-1   Ninth Amendment with CGI Technologies and Solutions to revise software maintenance cost schedule

            3U-2   Supplement to IBM Corporation Customer Agreement for IBM S/390 software programs

 

V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION  -  None


SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

 

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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED

 

W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS  -  None

 

X. PUBLIC SAFETY  -  None

 

Y. PURCHASING  -  None

 

Z. RISK MANAGEMENT  -  None

 

AA. PALM TRAN

Page 31

            3AA-1 Two (2) year agreement with Cen-West Communities for transportation services

 

BB. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Page 31

            3BB-1 Precinct boundary changes

 

            CC.  FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT

Page 32

            3CC-1            Budget Amendment of $24,239 for Witness Management Program fees

            3CC-2            Budget Amendment of $11,574 for Witness Management Program fees

 

            DD.  SHERIFF

Page 32

            3DD-1            Budget Transfer to Sheriff’s Office for community program donations

 

 

 PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M.

Page 33

            4A       Resolution abandoning portion of 30 foot wide road reservation within Palm Beach Farms Company, Plat No. 3

            4B       Vegetation Preservation and Protection Ordinance

            4C       Medical Examiner Ordinance

Page 34

            4D       Five-Year Road Program Ordinance

            4E       Vehicle for Hire Ordinance

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

ADMINISTRATION  -  None

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 36

            5B-1    Resolution approving sale of Housing Finance Authority of Broward County, Florida Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds

           

            COMMUNITY SERVICES

Page 36

            5C-1   Positions for the Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program

Page 37

            5C-2   Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness – TIME CERTAIN 11:30 A.M.

 

            FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 37

            5D-1   Delay of RFP for South County Government Center Redevelopment project

 


SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

 

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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED

 

 

            TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Page 38

            5E-1    Amended and Restated Agreement with Palm Beach County Cultural Council

            5E-2    Amended and Restated Agreement with Discover Palm Beach County

            5E-3    Amended and Restated Agreement with Palm Beach County Sports Commission

            5E-4    Amended and Restated Agreement with PBC Film and Television Commission

            5E-5    Amendment with Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services for food/beverage services at Convention Center

 

            AIRPORTS

Page 39

            5F-1    Resolution establishing landing fees for general aviation operations at PBIA

 

            MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE

Page 39

            5G-1   Resolution increasing fees for cremation certificates

 

            ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 40

            5H-1   Contract with J.W. Cheatham for construction of Jog Road (Hood Rd to Donald Ross Rd)

           

BOARD APPOINTMENTS  (Pages 41 - 43)

 

STAFF COMMENTS  (Page 44)

 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 45)

 

ADJOURNMENT (Page 45)

 


SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  Resolution No. 08-06 of the Town Council of the Town of Mangonia 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. Countywide

 

 

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, 2008, to September 30, 2009.  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 2009 include: obtaining ten (10) business loan approvals from banking institutions in the amount of $1,400,000; serving 400 clients; and creating/retaining 140 full-time jobs. Funding is included in the 2009 budget.  Countywide (DW)

 

 

3.         DELETED

 

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a Grant Agreement with The Palm Beach International Film Festival, Inc. (PBIFF) in the amount of $100,000 from October 1, 2008, to September 30, 2009. SUMMARY:  The scope of services included in this Grant Agreement falls within four (4) categories: A) Operations: recruit 250 films for the Film Festival, with the goal of 10% of being international; obtain the participation and commitment from 50 talent-industry professionals with the objective of raising awareness of the Film Festival, and feedback for future expansion strategies; and provide operational support services for all aspects of the Film Festival; B)  Revenue Generation: match 100% of County grant with private funds; and develop fundraising/awareness events in 2008-2009; C)  Education: provide scholarships to the winners of the Student Showcase of Films and develop student liaisons between the PBIFF and the Palm Beach County public school system to encourage participation in the Film Festival; and D) Economic Development: offer a seminar on film industry issues; meet with the business community through the Business Development Board and Chambers of Commerce to encourage local production companies to participate in the Film Festival activities; and assist the Tourist Development Council and the PBC Economic Development Office in updating the economic impact of the Film Festival in the County. The reported 2008 economic impact on tourism from out of County visitors was $1,026,999. The International Film Festival is scheduled from April 23-30, 2009. Funding is included in the 2009 budget.  Countywide (DW)

 

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a Grant Agreement with the Riviera Beach Maritime Academy (RBMA) in the amount of $76,000 from October 1, 2008, to September 30, 2009. SUMMARY:  Marine Tech Prep Program is in its 10th year of operations. This Grant Agreement with RBMA, a public charter school, will provide assistance for the development of the Marine Academy Program. The scope of services outlined in the Agreement include: A) increase enrollment by 25% in the 2008-2009 school year, from 75 to 100 students;  B) organize eight (8) educational field trips to put in practice the marine workforce skills learned in the classrooms;  C)  organize four (4) marine industry-related projects such as the design of an underwater robot vehicle to participate in the International Robotic Competition and others; and D) assist senior students in their post-secondary career development through college admission or job/training opportunities within the Palm Beach County marine industries career network. Funding is included in the 2009 budget. Countywide  (DW)                  

 

 

       

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION  (Cont’d)

 

6.         Staff recommends motion to approve: an Agreement with the World Trade Center Association Palm Beach (WTCPB), Inc. in the amount of $99,000 from October 1, 2008, to September 30, 2009.  SUMMARY: This Agreement with the WTCPB will provide funding to assist the Office of Economic Development in promoting Palm Beach County internationally, assisting local businesses to grow internationally, and motivate foreign-based companies to expand into/invest in Palm Beach County. The scope of services outlined in this Agreement include: hosting four (4) new and two (2) follow-up consulate or business Global Commerce Tours to Palm Beach County; conducting three (3) outbound trade missions to Dubai and western European nations with special focus in the Max Planck Institutes network; conducting two (2) inbound trade missions resulting from the outbound missions; providing quarterly reports of international trade strategies and marketing; marketing Palm Beach County international events and business activities; assisting in broadcasting international activities in the County; and assist in developing the Financial Industry Cluster. Funding is included in the 2009 budget.  Countywide (DW)

 

 

7.         Staff recommends motion to approve:

 

A) an Amendment to the criteria of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Set-Aside Program FY 2008/2009; and

 

B) Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2008/2009 Annual Action Plan, which will provide funding to five (5) non-profit organizations totaling $522,000 under the revised Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Set-Aside Program FY 2008/2009.

 

SUMMARY:  The proposed Amendment will allow for the funding of five (5) non-profit organizations to provide assistance and support services for the development of micro-enterprises (24 CFR570.201(o)) under the CDBG Set-Aside Program for Economic Development.  The individual organizations include: The Business & Economic Development & Revitalization (BEDR) Corporation of Palm Beach County, Inc. ($88,000), The Center for Technology, Enterprise and Development (TED), Inc. ($88,000), The Enterprise Development Corporation (EDC) of South Florida, Inc. ($88,000), The Enterprise Development for Glade Entrepreneurs (EDGE) Center, Inc. ($88,000), and the Business Loan Fund of the Palm Beaches, Inc. ($200,000). Program modifications will allow for County designated sub-recipients to receive non-competitive funds for eligible special economic development activities (24 CFR570.203) that meet a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) objective.  An amount of $679,933, which represents the 10% set-aside from the FY 2008-2009 CDBG Program, is available for distribution under the CDBG Economic Development Set-Aside Program. The Amendment will allow for other HUD eligible activities not presently available in the local CDBG Economic Set-Aside Program for Economic Development.  The BCC directed staff to shift the funding source for these agencies from the General Fund to CDBG Economic Set-Aside Program during the 08-09 budget process. These are federal Community Development Block Grant funds which do not require local matching funds. Countywide (DW)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION  (Cont’d)

 

8.         Staff recommends motion to approve: five (5) Agreements funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Set-Aside Program FY2008-2009 for the period of October 1, 2008, to September 30, 2009 as follows: 

 

A) an Agreement with The Business & Economic Development & Revitalization (BEDR) Corporation of Palm Beach County, Inc. totaling $88,000;

 

B)  an Agreement with The Center for Technology, Enterprise and Development, Inc. (TED Center) totaling $88,000;

 

C) an Agreement with The Enterprise Development Corporation (EDC) of South Florida, Inc. totaling $88,000;

 

D)  an Agreement with The Enterprise Development for Glades Entrepreneurs (EDGE) Center, Inc. totaling $88,000; and

 

E) an Agreement with The Business Loan Fund (BLF) of the Palm Beaches, Inc., totaling $200,000.

 

SUMMARY: With funds approved by the Board of County Commissioners for the CDBG Economic Set-Aside projects, the five (5) non-profit organizations will continue to provide assistance and support for the development and expansion of micro-enterprises defined as “commercial enterprises” that have five (5) or less employees (24CFR 570.201(o)). Together these organizations will create a minimum of 106 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs, meeting a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) objective. These are federal Community Development Block Grant funds which do not require local matching funds. 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:

 

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