HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-165RESOLUTION NO. 20-165
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY ORDER
OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REGARDING A
CULVERT FAILURE ON SELVITZ ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE
WAIVER OF FORMAL BID REQUIREMENTS AND ENTERING INTO A
CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAND DEVELOPMENT AND
ANDERSEN ANDRE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St Lucie County, Florida has made the
following determinations:
1. On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public Safety Director declared a State of
Local Emergency COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ("St. Lucie County Declaration of
Emergency"); and
2. The findings in the St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency are incorporated
herein; and
3. On March 16, 2020, President Donald J. Trump and the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention ('CDC") issued the "15 Days to Slow the Spread" guidance advising individuals to
adopt far-reaching social distancing measures, such as avoiding gatherings of more than 10
people, and in states with evidence of community spread, recommending restrictions to certain
establishments conducive to mass gatherings and congregations; and
4. On March 29, 2020, the President extended such guidance to be in effect until April
30, 2020; and
5. On March 24, 2020, the Governor of the State of Florida issued Executive Order No.
20-83 directing the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer to issue a public health
advisory to all persons over 65 years of age and persons that have serious underlying medical
conditions that place them at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 urging them to stay home
and to take such other measures as necessary to limit their risk of exposure to COVID-19; and
6. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-83, the Governor of the State of Florida further
directed the State Surgeon General and the State Health Officer to issue a public health advisory
providing that individuals should cease all social or recreational qatherinqs of 10 or more people;
JOSEPH E. SMITH, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
SAINT LUCIE COUNTY
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7. On March 25, 2020, the State Surgeon General issued a Public Health Advisory
consistent with Executive Order 20-83; and
8. On March 25, 2020, the President of the United States declared that a major
disaster exists in the State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and
9. On April 1, 2020, the Governor of the State of Florida issued Executive Order 20-
91 directing senior citizens, individuals with a significant underlying medication condition, and
persons engaging in nonessential services or activities to stay at home.
10. Paragraph 2 of the St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency provides that the
County Administrator may take all actions necessary and appropriate to protect human life and
prosperity, to the extent necessary to accommodate the emergency.
11. A culvert failure on Selvitz Road, approximately 450 feet south from the
intersection of Selvitz Road and Glades Cut -Off Road, has developed. The failed 30"
Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Culvert is in the south bound lane of Selvitz Road and has
been temporarily patched by Road and Bridge with asphalt. Recent video graphic record
of the 30" CMP has shown two (2) holes approximately six (6) feet into the pipe, various
deficiencies throughout the storm drain such as cracks, and vegetation growth on pipe
joints, all of which jeopardizes the integrity and functionality of the storm drain system.
Such a failure in the roadwayjeopardizes the integrity of the road and places the traveling
public at risk. The Engineering Division proposes to contract with Environmental Land
Development (ELD) and Andersen Andre Consulting Engineers, Inc. (AACE) for the
exploration and determination of the cause of failure, and the replacement and/or lining
of approximately 80 linear feet of the existing 30" culvert and all existing ancillary features
that will be affected by the replacement. Repair and construction cost are estimated to
be within $50,000.00 to $150,000.00. The proposed work as described above meets the
definition of an emergency as described in the St. Lucie County Purchasing Policy
Procedures, Paragraph 20.2. There is an immediate need to restore the roadway from its
current condition to avoid serious consequences that may affect the life, health, welfare
or property of any citizen. Paragraph 20.4 of the Purchasing Policy states the Department
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Director must obtain the authorization of the County Administrator or designee for
emergency purchases that exceed the Director's authorization limit. Additionally, the
County Administrator will request "after the fact" approval from the Board of County
Commissioners if it is determined that the emergency purchase exceeds his authorization
limit. It is our recommendation that the County should proceed with the emergency
repair and construction to protect the integrity of the roadway and provide a safe route
for the motoring public.
12. On July 7, 2020, the County Administrator signed Order No. 20-048 regarding a
culvert failure on Selvitz Road and authorizing the waiver of formal bid requirements and entering
into a contract with Environmental Land Development and Andersen Andre Engineers, Inc., as
reviewed and approved by the County Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. The County Administrator's July 7, 2020 Order No. 20-048 is hereby ratified.
2. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
After motion and second, the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Commissioner Cathy Townsend, Chair AYE
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky, Vice Chair AYE
Commissioner Sean Mitchell AYE
Commissioner Linda Bartz AYE
Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson AYE
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 28th day of July, 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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