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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 03-21-00BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Date: March 14, 2000 Convened: 9:05 a.m. Tape: 1 Adjourned: 9:45 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, John D. Bruhn, Frannie Hutchinson, Paula A. Lewis, Doug Coward, Cliff Barnes Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator; Robert Bradshaw, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Paul Phillips, Airport Director; Ray Wazny, Public Works Director, Mike Leeds, Leisure Services Director; Bill Blazak, Utilities Director; Dennis Wetzel, Information Technology Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Mike Durette, Central Services Manager, Don West, County Engineer, Mike Bowers, Road and Bridge Manager, Joe Finnegan, Personnel/Risk Manager, Charlie Bicht, Purchasing Manager, A. Millie Delgado, Deputy Clerk 1. MINUTES (1-023) It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the minutes of the meeting held March7, 2000; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2. PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION A. Ms. Karen Knapp, President of the United Way of St. Lucie County, presented St. Lucie County Administration with an "Endowment Challenge Match Superstar 1999- 2000"award. B. Resolution No. 00-62- Proclaiming the week of March 19, 2000 through March 26, 2000 as "Juvenile Justice Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve Resolution No. 00-62; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ben Robinson was present to accept the proclamation. C. 1999 Employee of the Year- The Board presented Ms. Barbara Meinhardt, of the Public Works Department with the "Employee of the Year" award for 1999. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Robert Anderson, resident, referenced a memo initiated by the County Administrator listing possible disposal sites and the reasons why they should and should not be considered. Com. Lewis advised the Board and the general public of the outcome regarding her financial disclosure . -1- 14W *04, 4. CONSENT AGENDA (1-0534) It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Barnes, to approve the Consent Agenda; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. WARRANT LIST The Board approved Warrant List No. 24 2. PUBLIC WORKS A. Work Authorization No. 13- The Board approved the work authorization with LBF&H, Inc., to complete the design and permitting of the intersection improvements for the intersection of Midway Road and Glades Cut Off in the amount of $77,585, authorize the Chairman to sign the work authorization as prepared by the County Attorney, and authorized the termination of the original Assignment Authorization with LBF&H, Inc., for this project dated October 10, 1995. B. Road and Bridge Division/Resolution No. 00-55 The Board approved adopting the resolution establishing the existing traffic circle on Evergreen Avenue in Harmony Heights as a one way road. C. Resolution No. 00-59- /Roadway Lighting System and Maintenance Agreement- The Board approved the resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the Roadway Lighting System Maintenance Agreement as approved by the County Attorney. D. Equipment Request No. EQ00204-and EQ00-203- The Board approved the equipment requests to purchase a 60" Dixie Chopper Mower in the amount of $7,864 and 6'x10' Trailer in the amount of $800 for Road and Bridge. E. Budget Amendment No. 00-120- The Board approved the budget amendment to transfer $10,145 from Transportation Trust Local Option Contingency to FEC Materials to fund the rebuilding of the Rouse Road Railroad crossing. F. Solid Waste/Public Notice for Solid Waste Full Cost Accounting for Fiscal Year 1998-99 The Board authorized the Solid Waste Division to publish in a newspaper of general circulation, as required, the Solid Waste Full Cost Accounting Report for Fiscal Year 1998-99. G. Engineering/River Branch Estates M.S.B.U./Interlocal Agreement- The Board approved the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Port St. Lucie to provide potable water to the River Branch Estates Subdivision and authorized the Chairman to sign the agreement. 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Final Plat Approval of the Midway Industrial Park Unit No. 1.- The Board approved the Final Plat of the Midway Industrial Park- Unit No. 1 and authorized the Chairman to complete the execution of these documents. 4. LEISURE SERVICES A. Senior Citizen Discounts- The Board approved a one dollar discount per ticket for senior citizens aged 65 and older for all County sponsored (excluding New York/St. Lucie Mets ball games and recreational events. -2- *1d B. Contract Approval- the Board approved the contract between the Youth Coalition and the St. Lucie Chamber Foundation for a donation in the amount of $2,000 to be used for education and literacy. C. Contract Amendment- The Board approved the First Amendment to the contract with Florida Scientific Industries d.b.a. Pipeline Energy for the electrical upgrade at the Savannas Recreation Area and authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment. D. Budget Resolution No. 00-65- The Board approved the budget resolution, to accept the $500 donation for the South County Regional Sports Complex from FPL and authorized the Chairman to sign the letter of appreciation. E. Blind Creek Park- Ocean to River/Grant Acceptance- The Board approved accepting grant funds totaling $35,000 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protections' Upland Invasive Plant Management Program and authorized the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with FDEP, pending County Attorney review and approval. 5. UTILITIES/RECYCLING A. Agreement Amendment- The Board approved the first amendment to the agreement by and between Lakewood Park Congregation of Jehovah's Witness and St. Lucie County for an increase of a water line size from 6" to 8" and payment to the developer in the amount of $5,270. B. Budget Amendment No. 00-121 and Equipment Request No. 00-205- The Board approved the budget amendment and equipment request to purchase and install a Novell 4.11 Server from the St. Lucie County Information Technology Department in the amount of $3,500. C. Budget Amendment No. 00-122 and Equipment Request No. 00-206- The Board approved the purchase of a control panel to replace an existing panel on North Hutchinson Island from F.J. Nugent and Associates in the amount of $5,750. D. Budget Amendment No. 00-123 and Equipment Request No. 00-207- The Board approved the purchase of two submersible pumps for'replacement of existing pumps on North Hutchinson Island from F.J. Nugent & Associates in the amount of $6,018. E. Contract Extension- The Board approved the contract extension until June 30,2000 for LBF & H, Inc., (C96-09-719) and Camp, Dresser & McKee (C96-09-717) for projects currently in progress. F. Contract Approval- The Board approved the five contracts with LBF & H, Inc., Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., Mastellar & Moler, Inc., Inwood Engineering, Inc., and PBS& J, Inc., for general engineering services and authorized the Chairman to sign the agreements. 6. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET A. Budget Resolution No. 00-64/Permission to Advertise for a Public Hearing- The Board approved advertising for a public hearing for the acceptance of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and the budget resolution to increase the Fine and Forfeiture Fund in the amount of $58,870. B. Early Redemption of Special Assessment Bonds, Series 1997- The Board approved the early redemption, at par, of a portion of the outstanding balance of the $132,000 St. Lucie County, Florida Special Assessment Bonds, Series 1997 (Driftwood Manor M.S.B.U.). -3- Specifically $9,000 in bonds maturing October 1, 2000 and $5,000 of those maturing October 1, 2001. C. Approval of New Interest Rate for Sun Trust 800 MHz Loan- The Board approved using the adjustable 30-day LIBOR option as the interest rate adjustment to be applied to the $7,300,000 Public Improvement Revenue Note, Series 1998 with Sun Trust Bank and authorized he Interim Office of Management and Budget Manager to sign the attached letter and return it to Sun Trust Bank. D. Budget Amendment No. 00-118/Permission to Advertise for a Public Hearing- The Board approved the request to advertise for a public hearing for the budget amendment to transfer the Dune Restoration Grant Project from the Mosquito Control Budget to the Leisure Services St. Lucie County General Fund budget. E. Early Redemption of Special Assessment Improvement Bonds, Series 1996- The Board approved the early redemption, at par, of a portion of the outstanding balance of the $1,860,000 St. Lucie County, Florida Special Assessment Improvement Bonds Series 1996 (Becker Road M.S.B.U.) Specifically, all bonds scheduled to mature during the period of November 1, 2003 through November 1, 2006 plus $45,000 of those due to mature November 1, 2007. Early redemption of these bonds will take place on May 1, 2000. F. Early Redemption of Special Assessment Improvement Bonds, Series 1998- The Board approved the early redemption, at par, of a portion of the outstanding balance of the $14,920,000 St. Lucie County Florida Special Assessment Improvement Bonds, Series 1998 (South Hutchinson Island Wastewater System). Specifically, the remaining bonds scheduled to mature November 1,2002 and all of the bonds due to mature November 1,2003. Early redemption of these bonds will take place on May 1, 2000. G. Early Redemption of Special Assessment Improvement Bonds, Series 1998A- The Board approved the early redemption, at par, of a portion of the outstanding balance of the $910,000 St. Lucie County, Florida Special Assessment Improvement Bonds, Series 1998 A (South Hutchinson Island -North District Wastewater System). Specifically, the remaining bonds scheduled to mature during the period of Novemberl, 2000 through November 1, 2007 inclusive. Early redemption of these bonds will take place on May 1, 20000. H. Budget Resolution No. 99-284 and No. 00-44- Correction of Scrivener Error in Fund and Organization Number- The Board approved thr revised budget resolutions correcting scrivener's error in the fund and organization numbers. 7. PURCHASING A. Award of Bid No. 00-014- Sagamore Waterway Maintenance Dredging- The Board approved awarding the bid for the maintenance dredging of the Sagamore Waterway to Ludlum Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $20,000, approved the project budget as stated on the Division of Engineering memorandum No. 00-35, and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. B. "Piggy Back" the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Maintenance Contract- The Board approved the request for permission to "piggy back" the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Maintenance Contract. C. Hurricane Irene & Floyd Emergency Purchase Orders- The Board approved the Emergency Purchase Orders issued for Hurricane Trenc and Hurricane Floyd. D. Bid No. 00-015- Re -tile Bathrooms in the Roger Poitras Annex- The Board approved the bid waiver and awarded the re -tiling of the bathrooms in the Roger Poitras Annex to -4- a `/ Nwo� Target Tile in the amount of $18,000 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. E. Permission to Advertise- The Board approved the request for permission to advertise for bids for the replacement of Civic Center doors. 8. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Agreement Approval- The Board approved the Supplement to the H.T.E. Inc., Software License and Services Agreement. 9. COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Indrio North Savannas/DoCouto Parcel 69- The Board authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement and directed staff toclose the transaction and record the document in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. B. YMCA of St. Lucie County, Inc., Contract/ Contract for Dragging Baseball Fields- The Board approved the proposed co IM--t with the YMCA of St. Lucie County, Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract upon. recuipt of the signed originals from the YMCA. 10. AIRPORT A. Contract Approval- The, Board approved the contract with RCD Construction in the amount of $63, 800 for the Phoenix Metal Products Building at the Airport Industrial Park and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract. B. Joint Participation Agreement/Resolution No. 00-060- Budget Resolution 00-061- The Board approved the Joint Participation Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and authorized the Chairman to execute the JPA. The Board approved 'Resolution No. 00-060 a resolution authorizing the Board to accept the grant from FDOT and approved the Budget Resolution No. 00-061 authorizing the Board to appropriate and expend the grant funds. REGULAR AGENDA 5. LEISURE SERVICES (1-0724) A. FIND Property on County Line Road: This item was pulled. B. Permission to Advertise for Bids- For consideration before the Board was staff recommendation to approve the request for permission to advertise for bids for the Civic Center message sign, permission to purchase the sign with Contingency Funds and approval of the project. It was moved by Com. Barnes, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve staff recommendation; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 7. COUNTY ATTORNEY (1-0813) Permission to Advertise for a Public Hearing- For consideration before the Board was staff recommendation to approve the request for permission to advertise for a public hearing for the St. Lucie County, Florida - FPL Company Bond Refunding. Com. Barnes requested staff prepare an update on the progress of the dispute with FPL and asked our legal staff to give the Board their opinion on this dispute. He stated this would affect his decision at a later time. -5- The County Attorney advised the Board that he would contact both parties and return to the Board with his recommendations on the issue. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Barnes, to approve staff recommendation; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 6. AIRPORT (1-1076) Lease Agreement- For Consideration before the Board was staff recommendation to accept the bid from Eric Jones, owner of Auto Care Center and authorize the Chairman to sign the Lease Agreement to lease two parcels in the Ridgehaven Subdivision from St. Lucie County International Airport for five years with a five year option for $225 per month and accept the payment of $200 for previous use of the property. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve staff recommendation; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m. Chairman Clerk of Circuit Court MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: March 14, 2000 Convened: 9:45 a.m. Tape: 1 Adjourned: 9:46 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Cliff Barnes, Doug Coward, Frannie Hutchinson, Paula A. Lewis, John D. Bruhn Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Robert Bradshaw, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Paul Phillips, Airport Director, Ray Wazny, Public Works Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Mike Durette, Central Services Manager, Charlie Bicht, Purchasing Manager, A. Millie Delgado, Deputy Clerk 1. MINUTES (1-1230) It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 7, 2000; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. CONSENT AGENDA (1-1234) Warrant List The District approved Warrant List No. 24. 2. Mosquito Control Acceptance of a SWIM 2000 Grant for Vitolo Family Pa5k at Middle Cove/Budget Resolution No. 00-02. The Board approved accepting the grant in the amount of $50,000 and authorized the Chairman to execute South Florida Water Management District Contract No. C- 11482 and approved the budget resolution. 3. Management and Budget Budget Amendment No. 00-118/Permission to Advertise for a Public Hearing- The Board approved the request to advertise for a public hearing for the budget amendment to transfer the Dune Restoration Grant Project from the Mosquito Control budget to the Leisure Services St. Lucie County General Fund budget. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:46 a.m. Clerk of Circuit Court Chairman -1- *fir+ *we March 21. 2000 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA WELCOME GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES Attached is the agenda which will determine the order of business conducted at today's Board meeting: CONSENT AGENDA- These items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner so requests. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS- Proclamations, Presentations, Public Hearings, and Department requests are items which the Commission will discuss individually usually in the order listed on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS- These items are usually heard on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. However, if a public hearing is scheduled for a meeting on a second or fourth Tuesday, which begins at 9:00 A.M., then public hearings will be heard at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. These time designations are intended to indicate that an item will not be addressed Urior to the listed time. The Chairman will open each public hearing and asks anyone wishing to speak to come forward, one at a time. Comments will be limited to five minutes. As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order of presentation is: (1) County staff presents the details of the Board item (2) Commissioners comment (3) if a public hearing, the Chairman will ask for public comment, (4) further discussion and action by the Board. ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION- Please state your name and address, speaking clearly into the microphone. If you have backup material, please have eight copies ready for distribution. NON -AGENDA ITEMS- These items are presented by an individual Commissioner or staff as necessary at the conclusion of the printed agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT- Time is allotted at the beginning of each meeting for general public comment. Please limit comments to five minutes. DECORUM- Please be respectful of others opinion. MEETINGS- All Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 P.M. and on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M., unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers in the Roger Poitras Administration Annex at 2300 Virginia Ave., Ft. Pierce, Fla. 34982. The Board schedules additional workshops throughout the year necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Notice is provided of these workshops. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at (561) 462- 1777 or TDD (561) 462-1428 at least forty-eight(48) hours prior to the meeting. '11ilive BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS www.stlucieco.gov AGENDA March 21, 2000 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. MINUTES M John D. Bruhn District 1 Doug Coward District 2 Paula A. Lewis District 3 Frannie Hutchinson District 4 Cliff Barnes District 5 Approve the minutes of the meeting held March 14, 2000. 14ppwd 2. ' PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION Presentation - Gold and Silver Addy Awards presented to the Tourist Development Council by the Advertising Federation of the Greater Palm Beaches for the Tourism Web Site and Billboard Campaign. 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT 4. CONSENT AGENDA rar C �llt` Yul��O PUBLIC HEARINGS MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 5A. Budget Resolution No. 00-64 / Public Hearing - Consider staff recommendation to accept the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and approve the budget resolution to increase the Fine and Forfeiture Fund by $58,870, and authorize the County Administrator to sign the electronic grant award document. IJpol_ev ed 0 5-0 5B. Budget Amendment No. 00-118 / Public Hearing - Consider staff recommendation to approve the budget amendment and request to transfer the Dune Restoration Grant Project from the Mosquito Control budget to the Leisure Services St. Lucie County General Fund budget. NOTICE: All Proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted the opportunity to cross-examine any individual testitgying during a hearing upon request. Anyonewith a disability re uiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at (56111 462=1777 or TDD (561) 462-1428 at least forty-eight(48) hours prior to the meeting. U REGULAR AGENDA MARCH 21, 2000 PAGE TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED) PUBLIC SAFETY 5C. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CON) / WE CARE, INC. - This item 5 was continued from March 7, 2000. Consider staff recommendation to determine ` whether the application of We Care, Inc. has met the requirements of Chapter 1- { 12.5 of the Code of Ordinances for issuance of a Class F (Wheelchair Transport) (a�, CON. 4h I'll rD 11 z 6. PUBLIC WORKS A. Declare Structures Unsafe / Request to Advertise for a Public Hearing - Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code Of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, consider staff recommendation to declare the three structures located at 4202 Oleander Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe, and approve the request to hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. Afflaw-d J` d B. Declare Structures Unsafe / Request to Advertise for a Public Hearing - Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code Of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, consider staff recommendation to declare the five buildings located at 120 Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe, and approve the request to hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. ,Q Pj-ov„ d ,6 •-a C. Declare Structures Unsafe / Request to Advertise for a Public Hearing - Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code Of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, consider staff recommendation to declare the one building located at 103 Balsa Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe, and approve the request to hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. 4wimed 6-0 REGULAR AGENDA MARCH 21, 2000 PAGE THREE 6. PUBLIC WORKS (CONTINUED) D. Declare Structures Unsafe / Request to Advertise for a Public Hearing - Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code Of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, consider staff recommendation to declare the one building located at 3906 Avenue K, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe, and approve the request to hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. . f P,01-a1,60 5-0 E. Declare Structures Unsafe / Request to Advertise for a Public Hearing - Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code Of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, consider staff recommendation to declare the four buildings located at 1903 S. 37 h Street, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe, and approve the request to hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. 1 2x,14 ,5,o 7. COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Resolution No. 00-68 / Loan from North Hutchinson Island Utilities to Finance System Expansion - Consider staff ecommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-68 as drafted. pre- Q B. St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council - Consider staff recommendation to fill the vacancy on the St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council from the list of nominees submitted by the Council. GC / d& Uaa Wh— f! sh fyf Resolution No. 00-70 / Public Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A -- (800 MHz Radio System) - Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution authorizing the County Administrator to "Deem Final" for purposes of Role 15C2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission the Preliminary Official Statement to be delivered to the Underwriters for the County's Public Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A (800 MHz Radio System); providing an effective date. �Vrd v,4 15­0 '\✓ ` W CONSENT AGENDA March 21, 2000 WARRANTS LIST Approve warrants list No. 2 5 2. PUBLIC WORKS Building and Zoning / Plat Approval and Subdivision Agreement - Parcel 20B at The Reserve - Consider staff recommendation to approve the plat and corresponding Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Parcel 20B at The Reserve and authorize the Chairman to execute the documents subject to final review and approval by the County Attorney. 3. ADMINISTRATION A. Budget Amendment No. 00-12 5 - Consider staff recommendation to approve the budget amendment to pay the impact fees in the amount of $7,007 from the General Fund Contingency, for the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League facility to be constructed at Rotary Park in Port St. Lucie. These will be paid upon the issuance of the building permit. B. Budget Amendment No. 00-126 - Consider staff recommendation to contribute $ 7, 500 to the Florida Grapefruit League Association for lobbying efforts to provide funding for capital improvements to spring training facilities and approve the budget amendment transferring the funds from Contingency. 4. COUNTY ATTORNEY License Agreement / White City Historic House - Consider staff recommendation to approve the License Agreement with Mr. Neal S. Keys and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. 5. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Budget Resolution No. 00-69 / Additional Funds for the Emergency Medical Services Grant - Consider staff recommendation to approve the resolution to appropriate and expend the additional funds awarded to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Fire Department from the Emergency Medical Services Grant. 6. LEISURE SERVICES Blind Creek Park - Ocean to River / Utilize Solid Waste's "Waste Tire Grant" funds as Match for Awarded Department of Community Affairs Grant Funds for the Construction of an Elevated Dune Crossover - Consider staff recommendation to authorize the use of Solid Waste's grant funds of $25,000 as a combined match with DEP's $35,000 to complete the $50,000 match to DCA. Consider staff recommendation to waive the bid process and that sole source be granted to American Rubber Technologies, Inc., to purchase the materials for construction of the dune crossover. M M BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADDITIONS AGENDA March 21. 2000 CONSENT AGENDA CENTRAL SERVICES A.1 Termination of Golden Mark of Florida Corp. Houskeeping Services - Consider staff recommendation to approve the termination of Golden Mark of Florida Corporation's contract with the County and authorize the County Attorney to prepare an emergency contract in the amount of $21,389.85 / month (as per the Second Amendment to the contract) to R & R Corporate Systems from March 27, 2000 until September 30, 2000. M 0 1. 2. 93 ST. LUCIE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS John D. Bruhn Doug Coward Paula A. Lewis Frannie Hutchinson Cliff Barnes District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 AGENDA March 21, 2000 MINUTES Approve the minutes of the meeting held March 14, 2000. NJ 6 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Budget Amendment No. 00-118 / Public Hearing - Consider staff recommendation to approve the budget amendment and request to transfer the Dune Restoration Grant Project from the Mosquito Control budget to the Leisure Services St. Lucie County General Fund budget. CONSENT AGENDA WARRANTS LISTS H�a'aaJ'G Approve Warrants List No. 25 NOTICE: All proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted an opportunity to cross-examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at (561) 462-1777 or TDD (561) 462-1428 at least forty-eight(48) hours prior to the meeting. *M r *"d March 21, 2000 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA WELCOME GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES Attached is the agenda which will determine the order of business conducted at today's Board meeting: CONSENT AGENDA- These items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner so requests. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS- Proclamations, Presentations, Public Hearings, and Department requests are items which the Commission will discuss individually usually in the order listed on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS- These items are usually heard on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. However, if a public hearing is scheduled for a meeting on a second or fourth Tuesday, which begins at 9:00 A.M., then public hearings will be heard at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. These time designations are intended to indicate that an item will not be addressed prjOr to the listed time. The Chairman will open each public hearing and asks anyone wishing to speak to come forward, one at a time. Comments will be limited to five minutes. As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order of presentation is: (1) County staff presents the details of the Board item (2) Commissioners comment (3) if a public hearing, the Chairman will ask for public comment, (4) further discussion and action by the Board. ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION- Please state your name and address, speaking clearly into the microphone. If you have backup material, please have eight copies ready for distribution. NON -AGENDA ITEMS- These items are presented by an individual Commissioner or staff as necessary at the conclusion of the printed agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT- Time is allotted at the beginning of each meeting for general public comment. Please limit comments to five minutes. DECORUM- Please be respectful of others opinion. MEETINGS- All Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 P.M. and on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M., unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers in the Roger Poitras Administration Annex at 2300 Virginia Ave., Ft. Pierce, Fla. 34982. The Board schedules additional workshops throughout the year necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Notice is provided of these workshops. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at (561) 462- 1777 or TDD (561) 462-1428 at least forty-eight(48) hours prior to the meeting. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS www.stlucieco.gov AGENDA March 21, 2000 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES John D. Bruhn District 1 Doug Coward District 2 Paula A. Lewis District 3 Frannie Hutchinson District 4 Cliff Barnes District 5 Approve the minutes of the meeting held March 14, 2000. 2. 'PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION Presentation - Gold and Silver Addy Awards presented to the Tourist Development Council by the Advertising Federation of the Greater Palm Beaches for the Tourism Web Site and Billboard Campaign. 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT 4. CONSENT AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 5A. Budget Resolution No. 00-64 / Public Hearing - Consider staff recommendation to accept the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and approve the budget resolution to increase the Fine and Forfeiture Fund by $ 58,870, and authorize the County Administrator to sign the electronic grant award document. 5B. Budget Amendment No. 00-118 / Public Hearing - Consider staff recommendation to approve the budget amendment and request to transfer the Dune Restoration Grant Project from the Mosquito Control budget to the Leisure Services St. Lucie County General Fund budget. NOTICE: All Proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearin will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted the opportunity to cross-examine any individual testigtyIng during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability re uiringg accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at (561� 462 1777 or TDD (561) 462-1428 at least fog hours prior to the meeting. REGULAR AGENDA MARCH 21, 2000 PAGE TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED) PUBLIC SAFETY 5C. Certificate of Public Convenience and Nec sity (CON) / WE CARE, INC. - This item was continued from March 7, 2000. Consider staff recommendation to determine whether the application of We Care, Inc. has met the requirements of Chapter 1- 12.5 of the Code of Ordinances for issuance of a Class F (Wheelchair Transport) CON. 6. PUBLIC WORKS A. Declare Structures Unsafe / Request to Advertise for a Public Hearing - Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code Of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, consider staff recommendation to declare the three structures located at 4202 Oleander Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe, and approve the request to hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. B. Declare Structures Unsafe / Request to Advertise for a Public Hearing - Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code Of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, consider staff recommendation to declare the five buildings located at 120 Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe, and approve the request to hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. C. Declare Structures Unsafe / Request to Advertise for a Public Hearing - Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code Of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, consider staff recommendation to declare the one building located at 103 Balsa Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe, and approve the request to hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. En REGULAR AGENDA MARCH 21, 2000 PAGE THREE 6. PUBLIC WORKS (CONTINUED) D. Declare Structures Unsafe / Request to Advertise for a Public Hearing - Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code Of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, consider staff recommendation to declare the one building located at 3906 Avenue K, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe, and approve the request to hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. E. Declare Structures Unsafe / Request to Advertise for a Public Hearing - Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code Of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, consider staff recommendation to declare the four buildings located at 1903 S. 37`h Street, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe, and approve the request to hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. 7. COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Resolution No. 00-68 / Loan from North Hutchinson Island Utilities to Finance System Expansion - Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-68 as drafted. B. St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council - Consider staff recommendation to fill the vacancy on the St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council from the list of nominees submitted by the Council. C. Resolution No. 00-70 / Public Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A (800 MHz Radio System) - Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution authorizing the County Administrator to "Deem Final" for purposes of Role 15C2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission the Preliminary Official Statement to be delivered to the Underwriters for the County's Public Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A (800 MHz Radio System); providing an effective date. CONSENT AGENDA March 21, 2000 WARRANTS LIST Approve warrants list No. 2 5 2. PUBLIC WORKS Building and Zoning / Plat Approval and Subdivision Agreement - Parcel 20B at The Reserve - Consider staff recommendation to approve the plat and corresponding Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Parcel 20B at The Reserve and authorize the Chairman to execute the documents subject to final review and approvalby the County Attorney. 3. ADMINISTRATION A. Budget Amendment No. 00-12 5 - Consider staff recommendation to approve the budget amendment to pay the impact fees in the amount of $7,007 from the General Fund Contingency, for the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League facility to be constructed at Rotary Park in Port St. Lucie. These will be paid upon the issuance of the building permit. B. Budget Amendment No. 00-126 - Consider staff recommendation to contribute $7, 500 to the Florida Grapefruit League Association for lobbying efforts to provide funding for capital improvements to spring training facilities and approve the budget amendment transferring the funds from Contingency. 4. COUNTY ATTORNEY License Agreement / White City Historic House - Consider staff recommendation to approve the License Agreement with Mr. Neal S. Keys and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. 5. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Budget Resolution No. 00-69 / Additional Funds for the Emergency Medical Services Grant - Consider staff recommendation to approve the resolution to appropriate and expend the additional funds awarded to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Fire Department from the Emergency Medical Services Grant. 6. LEISURE SERVICES Blind Creek Park - Ocean to River / Utilize Solid Waste's "Waste Tire Grant" funds as Match for Awarded Department of Community Affairs Grant Funds for the Construction of an Elevated Dune Crossover - Consider staff recommendation to authorize the use of Solid Waste's grant funds of $25,000 as a combined match with DEP's $35,000 to complete the $50,000 match to DCA. Consider staff recommendation to waive the bid process and that sole source be granted to American Rubber Technologies, Inc., to purchase the materials for construction of the dune crossover. In E5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADDITIONS AGENDA March 21, 2000 CONSENT AGENDA CENTRAL SERVICES A.1 Termination of Golden Mark of Florida Corp. Houskeeping Services - Consider staff recommendation to approve the termination of Golden Mark of Florida Corporation's contract with the County and authorize the County Attorney to prepare an emergency contract in the amount of $21,389.85 / month (as per the Second Amendment to the contract) to R & R Corporate Systems from March 27, 2000 until September 30, 2000. cm AGENDA REQUEST TO: St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District Board SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND OMB ITEM NO. 3 DATE: March 21, 2000 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING[ x ] CONSENT [ ] PRESENTED BY: Marie M. Gouin Budget Amendment No. 00-118 to transfer a Dune Restoration Grant project from Mosquito Control District to Leisure Services. See attached Memorandum FUNDS AVAILABLE: 145111-6230-534000-6607 Other Contractual Services, Blind Creek Dune Restoration Project PREVIOUS ACTION: On 3/14/00 St. Lucie County Mosquito Control Board approved a request to advertise public hearing required for transfers between funds. Ad has been placed in The Tribune on 3/17/00. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District Board Budget Amendment No. 00-118 to transfer a Dune Restoration Grant project from Mosquito Control budget to Leisure Services, St. Lucie County BOCC General Fund budget. COMMISSION ACTION: ] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: CE: ug Anderson ,unty Administrator Coordination/Signatures 1 County Attorney: XX Management & Budget: XX Purchasing: Originating Dept: XX Public Works: Other: _ Finance: (Check for 4y'only, if applicable) XX G:\13UDGETIWP\AGENDA'S\Agenda00\3'21 h&q_tramfer.wpd G:\BUDGET\OUATTROXGENERAL\FORMS\AMENDMOO.wb3 03/15/00 . %W DEPARTIIENT OF LEISURE SERVICES MEMORANDUM TO: Sharon Buton, Assistant Finance Director FROM: Mike Leeds, Leisure Services DirectorAL- DATE: February 24, 2000 SUBJECT: Transfer of Grant Funds Due to the fact that Leisure Services has now assumed the responsibility of several projects previously under the Mosquito Control District, the following grant budget accounts need to be transferred from Mosquito Control District to the Board of County Commissioners General Fund: 145110 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 145111 - U.S. Fish & wildlife Service Also requested is that Finance facilitate the transfer of funds and expenditures to correspond with the actual budget transfers. CC: Robert Bradshaw, Assist. County Administrator Heather Young, Assist. County Attorney ,,I4arie Gouin, Principal Budget Analyst, OMB Jim David, Mosquito Control Director Aiina Smith, Ecosystems Manager, LS 03/17/00 Sao' Lucig comll - BOARD %a FZABVARR WARRANT LIST #25- 11-MAR-2000 tO 0-MAR-2000 pm MARI- MOSQUITO FUND tftig wggstg 145 Mosquito Fdfid 111,216.51 GRAND ToTAt-. 1121236.t7 PAG9 I PAMLL 10,002.12 20j902i il im n ST. LUCIE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS John D. Bruhn Doug Coward Paula A. Lewis Frannie Hutchinson Cliff Barnes District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 AGENDA March 21, 2000 1. MINUTES Approve the minutes of the meeting held March 14, 2000. 2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT 3. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Budget Amendment No. 00-118 / Public Hearing - Consider staff recommendation to approve the budget amendment and request to transfer the Dune Restoration Grant Project from the Mosquito Control budget to the Leisure Services St. Lucie County General Fund budget. CONSENT AGENDA 1. WARRANTS LISTS Approve Warrants List No. 2 5 NOTICE: All proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted an opportunity to cross-examine any individual testifying during a bearing upon request. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at (561) 462-1777 or TDD (561) 462-1428 at least forty-eight(48) hours prior to the meeting. M A K I N G W A V E S 0 N T H E io AGENDA REQUEST *,wo ITEM NO. TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Sa DATE: March 21, 2000 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ x] CONSENT [ ] SUBMITTED BY: OMB PRESENTED BY: Marie M. Gouin SUBJECT: Acceptance of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant award on behalf of the Sheriffs Office and Budget Resolution No. 00-64 to increase the Fine and Forfeiture Fund. BACKGROUND: St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office applied for and was awarded $58,870 for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant to be used for a new automated fingerprinting system. Granting agency requires a public hearing to be held regarding the proposed use of grant funds. This is the first year that the grant has been awarded electronically. Chief Executive Officer listed in the grant application, County Administrator Mr. Douglas Anderson, is required to authorize electronic acceptance of the grant funds. FUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE: N/A PREVIOUS ACTION: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners accept the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, approve Resolution No. 00-64 to increase the Fine and Forfeiture Fund by $58,870 and authorize County Administrator to sign the electronic grant award document. COMMISSION ACTION: [X] APPROVED [ ]-D€NIED [ ] OTHER: County Administrator Coordination/Signatures, Management & Budget: XX �� i/' Purchasing: County Attorney: XX 9 9 Originating Dept: XX Public Works: Other: Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) XX G:\BUDGETI WP\AGENDA'S\Agenda00\3'2ILLBG_Grant.wpd a i''4W RESOLUTION NO. 00-64 THE RESOLUTION WILL INCREASE THE FINE AND FORFEITURE FUND WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County (Board) has made the following determination: 1. The terms of the U.S. Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant award document require a public hearing to be held prior to the acceptance of the grant funds, and 2. On March 17, 2000, legal notice of public hearing was published in The Fort Pierce pursuant to Chapter 129.06, Section (2) (f), Florida Statues for the purpose of setting the time, date, place of the public hearing and 3. On March 21, 2000, a public hearing was held to accept comments concerning the proposed amendment to the Budget for the Board for Fiscal Year 1999-2000, and 4. The resolution will increase the Fine and Forfeiture Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: The following budgetary fund is hereby increased for the Fiscal Year 1999-2000: REVENUES 107116-2110-331210-200 Dept. of Justice $58,870 APPROPRIATIONS 107116-2110-581091-200 St. Lucie County Sheriff $58,870 After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows: Commissioner John D. Bruhn Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson Commissioner Paula A. Lewis Commissioner Cliff Barnes Commissioner Doug Coward PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED THIS 21TH DAY OF MARCH, 2000. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: CHAIRMAN APPROVED AS TO CORRECTNESS AND FORM: COUNTY ATTORNEY G \BUDGET�WP\AGENDA'S\Agenda00\3 31LLBG_Grant.wpd LLEBG - Applicant Award Review l� M Page 1 of 2 LLEBG Applicant Award Review Applicant Information Please ensure that uppercase and 'c. ercase have been used in your . Ml -ant info--ation fields; not all uppercase or all lowercase le - rs. You may Use the "Accept :: r❑ C',,ange° f :7ction below to make any needed corrections. If ,,u have provided on!v a post c,, e c:cx, pieas use the "Accept with Change" function to pr-v;de a street address. Applicant Jurisdiction Name: St Lucie County Jurisdiction OJP Vendor Number: 596000835 Jurisdiction Address Line 1: 2300 Virginia Ave. Line 2: City: Fort Pierce State: Florida ZIP: 34982 Jurisdiction CEO: Mr. Douglas Anderson Jurisdiction CEO Title: County Administrator FY 1999 Award Information * FY 1999 LLEBG Final Award Information: $58,870 Matching Amount: $6,541 Special Conditions: Click here to review the special conditions associated with this Award. This component is NOT an official government document, but may be printed for use as a reference tool in your internal working files. You will be able to print the official Award page and special conditions once you accept your Award. This amount will represent any eligOOle amount calculated for FY I pl.:s any n edecl adjustment related to FY 1998 A+:rar: amount. Appiis_ant Award R= v; aW Dec . r C°,-tian 5 r Accept This function will result in an immediate acceptance of the FY 1999 LLEBG Award and its corresponding special conditions. Acceptance of this Award and special conditions DOES NOT result in an automatic payment of block grant funds. BJA requires that all grantees return to the Grants Management System (GMS) in late January to begin the Request For Drawdown (RFD) phase of the Award process. Please take time over the next several months to plan a detailed budget and comply with your special conditions. r- Accept with Change This function will provide you with the ability to correct and/or update the spelling of you jurisdiction's name and mailing address. BJA will consider these adjustments an "Accept with Change" and will require no additional information from you to accept this Award. r' Change Chief Executive Information - Requiring Additional BJA Review/Approval This function allows you to make changes to the Chief Executive's (CE) name and title. BJA will consider this to be a "Change Requiring Additional BJA Review/Approval." Once you have submitted your changes, BJA will not provide you with any additional notification, so please remember to come back into this system to see if your Award documents have been re -approved and they are ready for your acceptance. Please allow 3-5 days for BJA to approve any changes. https:Hgrants.ojp.usdoi.gov:80041gms_userlpisgUIlebg_grantee_review.details?p_appl_seq=1000 3/13/00 Decline This function wiIIT'asult in an immediate reallocation of your''! tisdiction's FY 1999 funds to the FY 2000 LLEBG Program funding pool. Once declined, a jurisdiction cannot reapply for FY 1999 funding. Declining FY 1999 funding will in no way affect a jurisdiction's eligibility for future LLEBG Program funding cycles. err Production Release: v1.2 ATTESTED BY: AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT ELECTRONIC GRANT AWARD: DOUGLAS ANDERSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DATE: nc rs:`i-rams.ojp.usdci 7ov:8004,-ms_user plsgLlleb;_gr met_revie-%v.de�aiis':_aopl_sea=1000 3:-.0 Special Conditions - St Lucie County Local Jurisdiction in compliance w/PSOHB 1. The recipient agrees to comply with the financial and administrative requirements set forth in the current edition of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Financial Guide. 2. The recipient agrees to comply with the organizational audit requirements of OMB Circular, A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Non -Profit Organizations, as further described in OJP's Financial Guide, Chapter 19. 3. The recipient shall submit one copy of all reports and proposed publications resulting from this agreement twenty (20) days prior to public release. Any publications (written, visual, or sound), whether published at the recipient's or government's expense, shall contain the following statement: (NOTE: This excludes press releases, newsletters, and issue analysis.) "This project was supported by Grant No. 2000-LB-VX-0976 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice." 4. The recipient agrees to provide information required for any national evaluation conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice. 5. The recipient acknowledges that failure to submit an acceptable Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (if recipient is required to submit one pursuant to 28 CFR 42.302), that is approved by the Office of Civil Rights, is a violation of its Certified Assurances and may result in funds from the award being frozen, until such time as the recipient is in compliance. 6. The recipient agrees to provide and expend a 10 percent cash match (calculated as 1/9 of the Federal award amount) before the end of the 24 month grant expenditure period. The recipient is reminded that the matching funds are auditable under Special Condition #2, and will be binding to the recipient. 7. The recipient is required to establish a trust fund account. This fund may not be used to pay debts incurred by other activities beyond the scope of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program. The recipient also agrees to expend the grant funds in the trust fund (including any interest earned) during the 24 month grant expenditure period. Grant funds (including any interest earned) not expended by the end of the 24 month period must be returned to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) along with the final submission of the Financial Status Report (SF-269A) by the end of the 27 month. 8. The recipient agrees, if the funds are used for the hiring and employing of new, additional law enforcement officers and support personnel, as described in the applicable purpose area of Subpart A section 101(a)(2), that the recipient unit of local government will achieve a net gain in the number of law enforcement officers who perform non -administrative public safety service. 9. The recipient agrees, if the funds are used for the hiring and employing of new, additional law enforcement officers and support personnel, that the unit of local government will establish procedures to give members of the Armed Forces who, on or after October 1, 1990, were or are selected for involuntary separation (as described in section 1141 of Title 10, United States Code), approved for separation under section 1174a or 1175 of such title, or retired pursuant to the authority provided under section 4403 of the Defense Conversion, Reinvestment, and Transition Assistance Act of 1992 (division D of Public Law 102-484; 10 U.S.C. 1923 note), a suitable preference in the employment of persons as additional law enforcement officers or support personnel. 10. The recipient agrees, if funds are used for enhancing security or crime prevention, that the unit of naps:.'grants.ojp.usdoj.....'Lleb;_Car,cic:ons.DisplayCondiiion'p_appl_szq=DX0&^_''om=APPLICANT_REVIE 12.00 local government - - 'fir (a) has an adequate'process to assess the impact of any enhancement of a school security measure that is undertaken under subparagraph (B) of section 101(a)(2), or any crime prevention programs that are established under subparagraphs (C) and (E) of section 101(a) (2), on the incidence of crime in the geographic area where the enhancement is undertaken or the program is established; (b) will conduct such an assessment with respect to each such enhancement or program; and (c) will submit to the 3JA an annual assessment report, via the Internet system. rt 11. The recipient agrees that prior to expenditure of any LLEBG funds, at least one (1) public hearing will be held regarding the proposed use(s) of the grant funds. The recipient must also provide verification to BJA of the public hearing. At the hearing, persons shall be given an opportunity to i provide written and oral views to the recipient on the proposed use(s) of the grant funds. The � recipient will hold the public hearing at a time and place that allows and encourages public attendance and participation. The recipient may not request a drawdown of funds until these requirements are met and the formal budget allocations are adopted by the recipient. 12. The recipient agrees that prior to expenditure of any LLEBG funds, a previously designated or newly established advisory board will meet to discuss the proposed use(s) of the grant funds. The recipient will designate the advisory board to make nonbinding recommendations on the use(s) of funds under the LLEBG Program. Membership on the advisory board must include a representative from the following, however it may be broader: a) the local police department or sheriffs department; b) the local prosecutor's office; c) the local court system; d) the local school system; and e) a local nonprofit, educational, religious, or community group active in crime prevention or drug use prevention or treatment. The recipient may not request a drawdown of funds until these requirements are met and the formal budget allocations are adopted by the recipient. FOR LOUISIANA PARISH RECIPIENTS: The recipient agrees that prior to expenditure of any LLEBG funds, a previously designated or newly established advisory board will meet to discuss the proposed use(s) of the grant funds. The recipient will designate the advisory board to make binding recommendations on the use(s) of funds under the LLEBG Program. Membership on the advisory board must include a representative from the ollowi,ng� haver it may be broader: a) the local police department or sheriffs department; b) the local prosecutor's office; c) the local court system; d) the local school system; and e) a local nonprofit, educational, religious, or community group active in crime prevention or i....: Llebg_Cone::ions.Display_Condi�ion'?p_aec(_se = OU3 _mom=:�PPLICANT_REVIE hr--s:.-rancs.oip.usdo drug use prevent or treatment. ,fir The recipient may not request a drawdown of funds until these requirements are met and the formal budget allocations are adopted by the recipient. 13. The recipient has certified it is in compliance with the Public Safety Officers' Health Benefits Provision of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplement Appropriations Act for 1999 and agrees to remain in compliance during the life of the award. This provision requires that the unit of local government which employs a public safety officer (as defined by section 1204 of Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Street Act of 1968, as amended) to afford such public safety officer who retires or is separated from service due to injury suffered as a direct and proximate result of a personal injury sustained in the line of duty while responding to an emergency situation or hot pursuit (as such terms are denned by State law) with the same or better level of health insurance benefits at the time of retirement or separation as they received while on duty. If the recipient demonstrates noncompliance during the life of the award, 10 percert of the award amount must be returned to BJA 14. Criminal Intelligence Systems operating with support of Federal funds, must comply with 28 CFR, Part 23, if the recipient chooses to implement this project. 15. At the Request for Drawdown, the recipient must submit to BJA a budget for approved purpose area allocations via the Internet system. 16. The recipient agrees this award document constitutes the obligation of Federal funds for use by the recipient in execution of the program or project covered by the award. Such obligation may be terminated without further cause if the recipient fails to affirm its timely utilization of the award by accepting the award and special conditions (within 45 days) from the date of award. 17. The recipient agrees to one 24 month obligation and expenditure period that will begin on the day of the recipient's submission of a Request for Drawdown through the Internet system. All funds must be expended by the end of this 24 month period with no exceptions. Six months from the date of the beginning of the expenditure period, the recipient agrees to submit a semiannual progress report through the Internet system, and to report every six months until all funds are expended or the grant period ends. Production Release: v1.2 h-ps:.`';rants.ojp.usdoi.....'Lleb-_Conditions.Display_Condi:ion`'p_appl_seq=;'�00&-�_"om=.-\PPL(C?,NT REVIE J 0 AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND x W ITEM NO. 51b DATE: March 21, 2000 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING[ x ] CONSENT [ ] PRESENTED BY: Marie M. Gouin Approval of Budget Amendment No. 00-118 to transfer Dune Restoration Grant project from Mosquito Control to Leisure Services. See attached Memorandum FUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE: 001132-3920-534000-39010 Other Contractual Services, Blind Creek Dune Restoration Grant PREVIOUS ACTION: On 3/14/00 St. Lucie BOCC approved a request to advertise public hearing required for transfers between funds. Ad has been placed in The Tribune on 3/17/00. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the St. Lucie Board of County Commissioner approve Budget Amendment No. 00-118 to transfer Dune Restoration Grant project from Mosquito Control budget to Leisure Services St. Lucie County General Fund budget. COMMISSION ACTION: [X ] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: CONCURRENCE: Doug Anderson County Administrator Coordination/Signatures "'/I County Attorney: XX Management & Budget: XX 1 J/ urchasing: Originating Dept: XX Public Works: Other: _ Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) XX G:\BUDGETIWP\AGENDA'S\Agenda00\3'21 Anna_Grant. wpd 'JDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST Fr*011111'M REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: OMB/Leisure Services PREPARED DATE: 02/29/00 AGENDA DATE: 03/21/00 TO: 001132-3920-331391-39010 001132-3920-534000-39010 FROM: 145111-6230-331391-6607 145111-6230-534000-6607 REASON FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT: This request for transfer of gran project manager. CONTINGENCY BALANCE: THIS AMENDMENT: REMAINING BALANCE: DEPARTMENT APPROVAL: OMB APPROVAL: BUDGET AMENDMENT #: DOCUMENT # & INPUT BY: US Dept. of Interior -Fish & Wildlife Other Contractual Services US Dept. of Interior -Fish & Wildlife Other Contractual Services from Mosquito Control to Leisure Services is due to N/A N/A N/A 00-118 nment of the grant $43,891 1 $43,891 $43,891 $43,891 3:IBUDGETOUATTROZENERALTORMSWMENDM00.wb3 03/15/00 err V DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE SERVICES MEMORANDUM TO: Sharon Buton, Assistant Finance Director FROM: Mike Leeds, Leisure Services Director DATE: February 24, 2000 SUBJECT: Transfer of Grant Funds ****************************************************************** Due to the fact that Leisure Services has now assumed the responsibility of several projects previously under the Mosquito Control District, the following grant budget accounts need to be transferred from Mosquito Control District to the Board of County Commissioners General Fund: 145110 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 145111 - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Also requested is that Finance facilitate the transfer of funds and expenditures to correspond with the actual budget transfers. cc: Robert Bradshaw, Assist. County Administrator Heather Young, Assist. County Attorney ✓Marie Gouin, Principal Budget Analyst, OMB Jim David, Mosquito Control Director Anna Smith, Ecosystems Manager, LS M AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NOm _5C DATE: March 21, 2000 REGULAR[ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ X ] CONSENT[ ] TO: Board of County Commissioners PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): PUBLIC SAFETY Heather Young Assistant County Attorney SUBJECT: Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CON) - Application of We Care, Inc. (Class F) BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum CA 00-283 FUNDS AVAILABLE: N/A PREVIOUS. BOARD ACTION: On February 8, 2000, the Board of County Commissioners authorized permission to advertise for a March 7, 2000 public hearing on the application of We Care, Inc. for a Class F (Wheelchair Transport) CON. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners determine whether We Care, Inc. has met the requirements of Chapter 1-12.5 of the Code of Ordinances for issuance of a Class F (Wheelchair Transport) CON. COMMISSION ACTION: [ APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ]OTHER: �--- Approved for reasons stated Doug s derson Vote: 3-2 (Yes -Barnes, Lewis andBruhn) County dministrator County Attorney: Originating Dept. Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable): Review and Approvals Management & Budget: Purchasing: Other: Other: r #t ; INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Heather Young, Assistant County Attorney C.A. NO: 00-283 DATE: February 28, 2000 SUBJECT: Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CON) - Permission to Advertise for Public Hearing on Application of We Care, Inc. for Class F CON BACKGROUND: We Care, Inc. has submitted an applicationfor a Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide wheelchair transport services in St. Lucie County. A copy of the application is attached. The Public Safety Director reviewed the application and found it to be complete. On January 19, 2000, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council reviewed the application and voted 3-2 to recommend denial of the application based on their determination of a lack of need for additional wheelchair service in the County as required under Section 1-12.5- 9(2) of the Code of Ordinances. Copies of the application and the survey conducted by Public Safety as well as the draft minutes from the EMS Advisory Council's January 19h meeting are attached to this memorandum. Copies of Sections 1-12.5-9 and 1-12.5-11 of the Code of Ordinances are also attached for your reference. CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners determine whether We Care, Inc. has met the requirements of Chapter 1-12.5 of the Code of Ordinances for issuance of a Clan F (Wheelchair Transport) CON. Respectfully submitted, Heather Young Assistant County Attorney Attachments HY/ Copies to: County Administrator Public Safety Director Deputy Clerk N-14P-02-00 THU 11:07 AM SLC PUBLIC S4FETY EOC 407 462 17S7 P. 0'2 ` 't3/0�-"o 09:21 • 0581 871 5246 PSL ADMIN CITY OF PORT ST. L UCI.L • ! • • • a • • a • • • A • • • i • Y • A CITY FOR ALL AGES March 2, 2000 Mr. Jack "r. Southard Director Department of Public Safety St. Lucie County 101 North Rock Road Fort Pierce, Florida 34945 Re: Your letter of February 28, 2000, Emergency Medleal Services Board Dear Mr. Southard Pursuant to your letter of February 28 and subsequent telephone conversations, I essentially have no Comment concerning the request by We Care Inc. for a Certificate of Need in St. Lucia County. There has been no contact by We Care Inc. of Martin County to the city, therefore, I believe it would be inappropriate for the city to comment one way or the other, QI002/002 If you hava any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact this office. 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Vehicle Roster Vehicle Model E EE�� Vin # IFTNE2423XH921809 IFTNE242D(}1372418 License 8 Number FL D-Claw B-622-321-73- 349-0 FL D-Class K-g22-623-79- 014-0 FL P-621-881-52-52.512- 0 License/Regist on Tag # A72AFV Tag # A07QUD Radio and Cell Phone Communications All van drivers are supplied with Nextel co mbina Communications. This equipment is capable Of anon cell phone and analog communications in the entire area serviced, alOg and digital 'fir 7. Current Financial Statement 10/01/99 The attached financial statement is not audited.. it -is derived from our Computer accounting system, Quicksooks pro. we have believe that the statements are accurate and reflect the true financialto Position of the company. Investment capitol is available to our company as the need arises. We Care of the Treasure Coast does not receive Federal or other Public And we are not a Government agency. Funds We Care of the Treasure Coa:lnc. Balance Sheet As of June 1, 1999 Jun 1, 't19 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Natlons8ank Checking 17,000.00 Total CheckingISavings 17,000.00 Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable 728.50 Total Accounts Receivable ng 50 Other Current Assets Undeposited Funds 99.55 Total Other Current Assets 99.55 Total Current Assets 17.M.05 Other Assets Cellular Phones 300 00 Computers 3,000.00 Fax Machine250 00 Printers Stretchers 000.00 5 Wheelchair ,0.00 250.00 25 Wheelchairs 500.00 Total Other Assets 9,800.00 TOTAL ASSETS 27 M OS LIABILITIES 3 EQUITY Equity Opening Bat Equity 26,800.00 Net Income828.05 Total Equity 27.=.05 TOTAL LIABILITIES 3 EQUITY 27,629.05 14LL o Al c� sr/ i�Rs�f „t, We Care of the Treasure Coasvo4c. 10/1z” Profit and Loss ' 1 ' 1 June 1 through October 15, 1999 Jun 1 - Oct 1d, '!9 Ordk%wy Incorn&Expense Income Fees 3,870.88 Services 17,620.00 Total Income 21,490.88 Expense Payroll Expenses 387.09 Total Expense 387.09 Net Ordinary Income 21,103.79 Net Income 21.113.19 En M Insurance Carrier 10/01/99 Name: USI Florida Address: Two S. University Drive 0220 Plantation FI. 33324-3302 Telephone 0: 954-474-9700 Policy M 0010266 Frontier Insurance company Attached please find a copy of certificate of insurance from the above Carrier with the liability coverage per occurrence. 11.4w m 9. •+rea ro osed to be Served by We Care of the Treasure Coas 10/01/99 We Care of the Treasure Coast, Inc. will be servicing all of St. Lucie County Please see map below. MAP�V�ST", ��OF,Jor�d does = 1 = Co. . ad&'s Tpke N North a ` :Per ierce 13 uth —Ind- R, r Esta6esJ 70 1 1 � � Port St Lucie ner•. - � $t LUCIe } �, b Tj a Je n d orth Ri r Sh J QRo , n TAX- O 1997 Gen$ ysb.rra Gbbal Corp.; O 1G07 tlavT.ch art 'g—' '1r„i Vr 10. Address of Base Operations 10/01 /99 3340 South East Federal Highway #209 Stuart Ff. 34997 0 m 11. Rate Schedule 10/01/99 We Care of the Treasure Coast, Inc. Rate Schedule effective May 1511999 as Per attached. We Care of the Treasure Coast, Inc. is pleased to offer it's services to the community during emergencies, however only after all transportation obligations are met with contracted medical facilities. ONE WAY ROUND TRIP NIGHTS ap---- arn WEEKENDS HOLIDAYS 2n4 Attendantilifts Waiting Charge/after 15 minutes BOROING FEE "We Caravg Of m. T 1340 S.E. Federal Highway 020, � Inc. Stuart, FL 34"7 STANDARD SERVICE CHARGES Effective S;;Z AMBULATORY S22.N +$1.501fni!s $0•00 + $1.50/ml10 $15.00 $1S40 $15.00 NIA $35.00/hour NIA WHEELCHAIR $32,00 + 51.75/evi1• "'0'00 + 31.75/milo $20.00 $2040 $20.00 t25.00 $35.0"our $30.0e Wheelclutr P.P.S. Price lrst Strstchsr *"'00 + 31.75/mlls Nights 5pm-7am&4-00 ♦ $3.QW MU* i r+ Add $20.00 m�ndaert STRETCHER "0.00 + $3.00/mils $120.00+$3.00/mils $40.00 $40.40 $ 40.00 $25.00 $35.00/hour 330.0E sPecial Pricing : 'We Cara"w►N be distance transportation to and to offer Vaal from all airports and from medical faci}it "� C fees /of patients FeQuestin9 to cruise lines. �e Pnx`ides transpod�� to a d PAYIMENT METHODS AT TIME OF SER American E VICE: cash ,check xpr*sa at tle»s of transport or invo4ce. ' or VsalMasterc.ar,d I 1r' ` M14 12. C Sure coast Inc. Will Services ices 10/01/99 a. COST. The manageme" ,� We based onti�scal Care has established our r of operations in Palm Beach County. �� been ate schedule d"etoped over the past 4 years rates and the company Our clients are billed fair and reasonable ered believe that our company 1 of Offering reasonable profit mar gins. We strongly because we c a higher degree of professional service an afford to. We will not compromise our degree of services. b. QUALITY OF CARE. The non -emergency in Florida over the past yeah have Our transport industryperformed P rt businesses and the medical common' well below expectations of the numerous programs that will continually Care has designed and drivers and o monitor the lis ffice staff. All of our uniformed Professionalism of our and have agreed to random drug testing drivers are background checked and meet ADq re g program. Our vans are all late model requirements for wheelchair and stretcher transport . Olar�, MW CAAW /z "Of fast Mwnamo &'5w y wee em c. Our se d° s! services are provided 24 hours per day 7 days per week. 13. Please see attached copy of completed application for the license and Permit. M M 14. Company History We Care of the Treasure Coast, Inc. was established in eariy 1999 to offer transportation services to the elderly and the Population of Physically/mentally challenged Martin and St. Lucie Counties. Our parent Company We Care of the Palm Beaches, Inc. has offered these serviCes in Palm Beach and Broward Counties for the past 4 years. The motto of the company ..it's not Just our name... it's the way we do business, is the guiding Influence in all company matters. We Care of the Palm Beaches, Inc. started with one and has continually increased its fleet to the present 21 vehicles. This growth was due to the professional and courteous service provided. The President of We Care of the Treasure Coast, Inc. was employed by We Care of the Palm Beaches , He was originally employed as a driver and eventually as Part of the management team. He was responsible for implementing programs that would insure safe and courteous transports. When expansion into Martin and St. Lucie Counties was proposed to Mr. Haralambos Barakos, President of We Care of the Treasure Coast, Inc. offered to incorporate and open the office in the area. Mr. Barakos has had extensive in all phases of non -emergency medical transportation and has participated in thousands of transports including wheelchair, stretcher, and Hospice. He is certified and has passed the Techniques Effective against Aggression Management (T.E.A.M.) training, That has become the defacto standard for training in most psychiatric facilities. The company has received numerous recommendations from area hospitals and facilities. Attached please find Just a few. Other recommendations will be offered at Your request. Hospitals Served St. Mary's , Good Samaritan, Bethesda Memorial, JFK Memorial, Boca Raton, Delray Hospital, Columbia Pavilion, 4St' Street Mental Health. THE MARKET The State of Florida is one of the leading States in the Country for a concentration of the Elderly and Disabled. The warm weather and style of living lends itself to the quality of life that they deserve. The non -emergency medical transportation industry was extremely immature, characterized by high growth rates, low barriers to entry, and many small competitors. It was born over the past 10 years along with the managed care industry. Managed care companies discovered that non -emergency transports could be addressed at a much lower cost if ambulance companies were not called for these type of transports. Non -emergency companies sprang up to fill this new requirement of the managed care industry. The non -emergency medical transport industry is now beginning to settle intc the process of maturation. Despite the severe problems the industry faced at its beginning, leaders in local areas are now emerging. Several have revenues in the millions of dollars. Some of these companies have recently filed successful Initial Public Offerings. WE CARE is positioned to take advantage of the industry's maturation and become the prime provider in Palm Beach and Broward Counties. It is the Company's intent while developing these two Counties to expand its operations throughout the State of Florida Palm Beach 0oun The total available market for non -emergency medical transportation in Palm Beach County, Florida is estimated at $30,000,000 for 1998, and is projected to grow at 20% per year for the next 3 years These figures are represented by several different entities consisting of Public Transport representing S7.000,000 of market share Hospitals S5.000,00, Nursing Homes $4,000,000, HMO's S8,OOO,OOC. Medicaid 2,500,000, Hospice/Baker Acts $1,500,000 and other $2.000,000 Six million dollars ($6,000,000) of the total available market is covered under a yearly contract with PalmTran, a public transportation company. The non -emergency transportation segment of this contract is under the name SpecTran. July 1999 i 5 Confdentia! It is estimated that Five million dollars in gross revenues will be placed with American Medical Response, the major provider of ambulance service in the County. Four million dollars will be placed with Palm Beach Medical Transportation, However, Palm Beach Medical Transportation is presently being investigated by the FBI for Medicaid fraud, and the IRS for tax evasion. They have reduced their fleet by 50% in the past 3 months. Most of their business was under contract to HMO's and nursing homes. HN!O's including United Health Care, Health Options, Blue Cross and AvMed represent over eight million dollars ($8,000,000). Medicaid transportation represents the remaining four million dollars ($4,000,000) of market share. State of Florida The State of Florida is the choice of thousands of retirees and disabled due to the climate and easy style of living. Florida is a large State with a population of over 14 million residents the fourth most populated State in the nation. There are 67 counties with populations from 6,605 people in Lafayette County to over two million in the Dade County area. Over the years, Florida has experienced tremendous growth as a retirement destination, attracting large numbers of seniors. Consequently, the state has experienced a high rate of in -migration of elders with a 15 percent increase from 1990 to 1995. Currently, the State is one of the largest populations of elderly in the nation, with nearly one out of every 5 residents or 19 percent over the age of 65. In addition to the large number of older persons throughout the state, three hospital districts have more than one-fourth of their population over 65 years old. These include large retirement populations in (1) Pasco and Pinellas Counties (Tampa/St. Petersburg), (2) Saraosta and Charlotte Counties, (3) Indian River, Martin and Palm Beach Counties. While in -migration to Florida from other parts of the United States has boosted its population, so has migration from Latin America and the Caribbean. This influx is most notable in the southeastern portion of the State. July 1999 16 Confidential 0 M Florida ranks 20`" in per capita income among other states although, more than 1.6 million Floridians live below the poverty level. Residents of the southern coastal regions have the highest incomes, which include Martin/Palm Beach Counties, and Collier County. (incomes over $100,000 per year.) (Source: Florida Health Data Source Book 1997) Population and acre deorida. by County: The States elderly population by the year 2000 is expected tc be 2,843,497 persons over the age of 65, and by the year 2005, these numbers will have grown to 3,061,380. The elderly, age 65 and over, will be most concentrated in the following Counties: Year 2000 Year 2005 Broward 277,915 342,713 Duval 85,644 90,478 Hillsboro 128,178 140,517 Lee 103,506 112,628 Orange 93,353 104,778 Palm Beach 248,234 267,027 Pinellas 220,441 220,276 Polk 99,821 108,795 Sarasota 105,560 112,326 Voiusia 97,145 103,072 (Source: Florida Statistical Abstract 1998) July 1999 17 Conl'tdentia! M In Table of Statistics for the disabled in the Stat widowee includes disabled tividows, widowers d mothers/ fathers and parents on benefits. By County: Broward 20,487 Duval 12,736 Orange 14,406 Lee 7,355 Palm Beach 13,680 Pinellas 18,780 Polk 10,159 Sarasota 5,511 Volusia 10,351 (Source: Florida Statistical Abstract 1998; United States In the United States it is projected the elder) will increase to 17,794,000 by the year 200Q The leatd'ngon ,Sta es - those �n elderlver 65 yeresid page the year 2000 will be: Y resident's in California 1,954,000 Florida New York 1,458,000 Pennsylvania 1,313,000 Texas 1,015,000 Ohio 1,106,000 Illinois 817,000 Georgia 788,000 Arizona 416,000 335,000 (Source U. S. Statistical Abstract 1997) Note: The data herein was obtained from the moat recent puclicaticns available. Jily 199g Conridential P. I rn C, m - m rri cm O CI ri No N Aj zo ca j NJ ti C3 14 0 C3 O Ll ZZ cl J4 16. Background checks will be given upon request. 17. Other Count I C.O,N.'s held b We Car e -Broward County 'Palm Beach and Martin County also serviced by We, required. Cars, However, no C.O.N. 18. Classification A 1 in For CertiftcatQ of Public Convenience and Necessity for Non -Emergency Wheelchair Trans on. uAr Other Facility served; N.H.C. Martin and St. 1 Hospice of the Treasare Coast, Hospice and Behavioral Healtfi aviplon, IRMH Center for of Martin Nursing and Restorative. Emotional OOLttt2tlt, �lr� j 's«L,�, ylJ SItIyJ uj f1'.IN-ao� v1 u1 �! 11'It IQ -I . cJa 015 1� o � m bro Fro � f .1 "`7 :•'t'�> : G1 : CSC : �_ .�� • Becher Meaao� Hosplt., July 31, 1998 Cheryl F.Uhld,, 5301 SW31It4vvaue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Dear Ms. RuWc a. Please wasider this letzer a ncommeadation for We Care of the Palter Y� ago the �Ychiacie De t "'aspect for the B A gat a working relationship with Wo Care.a'' Inc. Approximately one altar Act client, ,although we also use their ui vice" �Y m�Y provide to and from Qther fatalities. traaport our elderly population The We Care Stiff ro _ would provide the sans, quaiiity�setvices to Your MostOfpoPu��to the client: Z have VIM faith that they Sincere] , Nawie Wilgorert Director, Psychiatric Servicas 2815 South Seaerest Boulev1rd - Boynton Bench. Florida 33435 • (561) 737-7733 jNTRACOASTAL • � III • a. —all E. Grayson. MPH .:em O-re:tor .A.t Ote-w: ♦na '° February 4, 1998 f ` G To whom It .at i o,n ue.:n. Pt. j�,�c•;elc May Concern: ane ;:oil B,Q-6066 I have found "WE Care of the Palm Beaches, Inc. to be extremely and very "customer conscientious". mely accommodating patients that they tramrivers have ways been prompt and professional as well as caring to the sport to and from our facility. I highly recommend this company for any of its future endeavors. Sincerely )U Sharon E. Grayson, MPH System Director, Mental Health and Behavioral Services SG:sw uo, 45a, wen West Palm Beads. F7odda 33407 PNOne 1561) 842-6141 C0WIA8u•c mane p4VIZhffPvro�� October 12, 1997 To Whom it May Concern: I find "We Care" ambulance extreme) Professional at all Prompt and extremely experienced. They have an excellent kn They are always Act and patient with mental health problems. nknowledge of the Baker I would not hesitate to highly recommend "We Care". Sincerely, Cynthia Schulman, R.N.C, BSN Director of Admissions - FROM THE DESK OF PATTY LOULIS July 28, 1998 Mr. Danny Hester, Transportation Manager We Care of the Palm Beaches, Inc 5180 West Atlantic Avenue Suite 120 Delray Beach. FL 33484 Dear Mr. Hester. I would like to take this o and professional opportunity to Personally thank You and our transportation services that you have provided form staff for the caring By The Sea. I have found our services to be extremely Y Patients at Hospice always prompt. y Y Professional, courteous, and I have received excellent caremany compliments from our patients' families and friends re din shown during transport to and from our Care Center. 8 the Again, on behalf of my patients and, their famili consideration your staff has shown! �' thank you for the kindness and ��� �,✓ ,ate✓ Patty Low, RN., B.S.N. Assistant Coordinator Hospice By The Sea _ Care Center • WEST BOCC Medical Center. `"� Tenet South Florida HeafthSystem 21644 Siam Rood 7 Soto Rain, FL 33428 U 561.488.8000 November 3, 1997 Re: WE CARE of the Palm Beaches 7040 W. Palmetto Pk. Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33433 To Whom it May Concern: It's my pleasure to introduce WE CARE of the Palm Beach associated with this company for approximately six months. During h•have been have observed them to be reliable, professional, courteous and timely.g In additimetion, we we not received any complaints from patients. In addition, If we can be of any further assistance, please let me know. Very truly yours, West Boca Medical Center Mary T. Bazzicalupo Chief Operating Officer MIME 1NTRACOAS'� \L ► NAI.T11 SYSTEMS. G. f- N �,,i,,S`"�"O ysm"W.,,,c. The Trauma Management Acency iX9 N«c, FW Off-V 5301 SW 31st Avenue w hkn Sao. FL 33401 Axx c (S61) 6SS-SSI I Fort Lauderdale, F133312 coos Sanvwwn mead Genw 1309 Nora, Fb,Y4r Orw W Po" Sad% FL 33401 phew (S61) &SS-551 I Attn: Cheryl Rashkin. July 6,1998 Re: Letter of Recommendation for We Care of the Palm Beaches, Inc. kMary% rn.atd c.MW 901 45th SW" Dear Ms. Rashkin, W P.*n SucK FL 33407 phew (541) 3444300 This letter its to serve as a recommendation for We Care of the Palm Beaches, Inc. For the past several months, we have been using We Norte Hw1hCLM Care for transportation of our non -emergent wheelchair and PsriI;" stretcher patients. So far their service and timeliness has been 3401 PCAe'rtw d impcae. Their staff is extremely Palm Deuex h C,ardax.Ft 33416ecblThitprofessional and well caring of Pha..e (561) 640-9755 our patients. We have received many compliments from patients and their families regarding We Care's service. They are far superior than any other company we have used through the years. We highly rw.c Healauan recommend We Care for the residents of Broward County. ftaian I I9W s1Jthan 80AWd ." Psi, &.1M FL 33411 Sincerely, A%Vw (St 1) 640•-97SS Karen Medoff LCSW Social Work Coordinator Case Management Good Samaritan Medical Center HAS PTO E & HOMECx1RE BY TIilCSEA, INC. \� I AT ww '' 1531 W, pnlmctca park Road Boca Rzton Flc.n*da 33-; g A notfor_prorit, cammunin-based orynni;_ntioir serving flee 3395 (561) 395-5031 Fax: (561) 393-7137 people o%pul71 Beach m«! Rwward Counfirt fince l978. *4✓ � I , * , LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES § 1-12.5-9 (5) The recommendation of any municipality located within the proposed service area. (6) The recommendation of the local or regional trauma agency created under Chapter 395, Florida Statutes. This shall not apply to applicants for a Class F certificate. (7) Such other factors related to the standards of review set forth in section 1-12.5-9, as the Council shall deem appropriate. (Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96) Sec. 1-12.5-5. Same —Board of county commissioners review. (a) Upon receipt of a recommendation from the emergency medical services council regarding an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the board shall consider the application at a public hearing held no sooner than fourteen (14) days following publication at the applicant's expense of a legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation in St. Lucie County. Such notice shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CLASS " " CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Chapter 1-12.5 of the Code of Ordinances of St. Lucie County, Florida, (name of applicant) whose business address is , has made application to the Board of County Commissioners for a Class certificate of public convenience and necessity. The Board will consider the application at its regular meeting to be held in the County Commission Chambers, St. Lucie County Administration Annex Building, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida at 7:00 pm on Dated this day of , 19 Board of County Commissioners St. Lucie County, Florida (b) The board shall issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity if the board determines that the application complies with the requirements of this chapter and is consistent with the standards of review set forth in Section 1-12.5-9. (c) Each certificate of public convenience and necessity issued hereunder shall be signed by the chairman or the vice-chairman of the board and attested to by the clerk of the board. (d) Each certificate of convenience and necessity issued pursuant to this chapter will be valid for a period of two (2) years, subject to renewal in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 1-12.5-16. (Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96) Sec. 1-12.5-9. Same —Standards of review. The board shall apply the following standards of review in determining whether to approve an application for certificate of public convenience and necessity: (1) Whether the application is complete and meets the minimum requirements of this chapter, Chapter 401, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 1OD-66, Florida Administrative Code. This shall not apply to applicants for a Class F certificate. Supp. No. 43 665 rrr� § 1-12.5-9 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE (2) Whether a need for the proposed service exists in the proposed service area. (3) Whether the municipality, if any, located in the proposed service area has recom- mended that the board approve the application. (4) Whether the local or regional trauma agency created under Chapter 395, Florida Statutes has recommended that the board approve the application. This shall not apply to applicants for a Class F certificate. (Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96) Sec. 1-12.5-10. Insurance requirements. (a) All applicants for a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be required to provide proof of the insurance required hereunder prior to the issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity. At a minimum, the evidence of insurance shall show: (1) The type and amount of coverage. (2) The effective dates of the coverage; and, (3) The effective radius of the coverage. (b) Every certificate holder shall carry bodily injury and property damage insurance with solvent and responsible insurers licensed to do business in the State of Florida, to secure payment for any loss or damage resulting from any occurrence arising out of or caused by the operation or use of any of the certificate holder's motor vehicles or aircraft. (c) Each motor vehicle shall be insured for the sum of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injuries to or death of any one (1) person arising out of any one (1) accident; the sum of at least three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for injuries to or death of more than one (1) person in any one (1) accident; and, for the sum of at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for damage to property arising from any one (1) accident. Government operated service vehicles shall be insured for the sum of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for any claim or judgment and the sum of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) total for all claims or judgments arising out of the same occurrence. Every insurance policy or contract for such insurance shall provide for the payment and satisfaction of any financial judgment entered against the operator and present insured, or any person driving the insured vehicle. All such insurance policies shall provide for thirty (30) days' cancellation notice to the board. (d) Each aircraft shall be insured for the sum of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injuries to or death of any one (1) person arising out of any one (1) accident; the sum of at least three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for injuries to or death of more than one (1) person in any one (1) accident; and, for the sum of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for damage to property arising from any one (1) accident. Every insurance policy or contract for such insurance shall provide for the payment and satisfaction of any financial judgment entered against the operator and present insured, or any person flying the insured aircraft. All such insurance policies shall provide for thirty (30) days' cancellation notice to the board. Supp. No. 43 666 LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES § 1-12.5-11 (e) Each Class E certificate holder shall carry medical liability insurance, listing the certificate holder as the insured, with solvent and responsible insures licensed to do business in the State of Florida, to secure payment for any loss resulting from care and treatment of the patient by the certificate holder. Each Class E certificate holder shall be insured for the sum of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injuries or death of any one (1) person and the sum of at least three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for injuries to or death of more than one (1) person. Every insurance policy or contract for such insurance shall provide for the payment and satisfaction of any financial judgment entered against the service. All such insurance policies shall provide for thirty -day cancellation notice to the board. (f) In lieu of the insurance required by subsections (d) and (e) above, the certificate holder or applicant may furnish a certificate of self-insurance establishing that the certificate holder or applicant has self-insurance plan to provide coverage identical to what is required in subsections (d) and (e) above and that the plan has been approved by the State of Florida Department of Insurance. (g) The insurance coverage required hereunder shall be effective throughout the service area. No certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be issued prior to the effective date of the coverage. The certificate holder shall maintain such insurance in full force and effect at all times during the term of the certificate. Failure to maintain the insurance coverage in full force and effect shall immediately and automatically suspend any certificate issued hereunder until proof of compliance with this section has been filled in the proper form and amounts as herein provided. (Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96) Sec. 1-12.5-11. Wheelchair vehicle serviced. (a) No person, business, hospital, governs ctital entity, agency, corporation, partnership, or association shall provide non -medical wheel hair transport services in St. Lucie County without a Class F certificate of public convenien .e and necessity issued by the Board of County Commissioners. (b) The application, fees, investigation and other related procedures and requirements set forth in this chapter for ambulance services shall apply to non -medical wheelchair transport services, except as otherwise provided, and with the modifications set forth in this section. (c) Each wheelchair vehicle operated pursuant to a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall meet the following requirements: (1) Each vehicle shall have a lift, operated electrically and/or hydraulically, with sufficient capacity to safely and smoothly facilitate the entrance of passengers into the vehicle and exit from the vehicle or otherwise be constructed to safely and smoothly facilitate the entrance of passengers into the vehicle and exit from the vehicle. Supp. No. 43 667 1*rA + § 1-12.5-11 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE (2) Each vehicle shall have for each passenger transported a positive means of securely latching or locking to the vehicles the wheelchair in which a passenger will ride. The latching device shall be designed to prevent any lateral, longitudinal or vertical motion of the wheelchair within the vehicle. (3) Each vehicle shall have, for each passenger transported, restraining belts or straps designed to securely confine the passenger to the wheelchair in which he is transported. (4) Each vehicle shall have, in addition to the side vision mirrors, an inside rear -vision mirror which will enable the driver to view the passenger compartment, at the level at which the passengers ride. (5) Vehicle entry and exit doors shall be equipped with latching devices sufficient to prevent opening during movement of the vehicle. (6) Each vehicle shall have a communication capability which may be a mobile two-way radio, excluding C.B. radios, with all normal accessories, and shall meet all standards and requirements as specified by the Federal Communications Commission or an answering service operating twenty-four (24) hours per day coupled with a pager system, or an operating cellular phone. (7) Each vehicle must have a minimum of fifty-six (56) inches headroom from the finished floor to the finished ceiling in the passenger compartment and a door opening of not less than fifty-six (56) inches.` (8) The floor covering shall be permanently applied material, which can be maintained in t. a safe, sanitary and odor free manner, and which shall extend the full length and width of the passenger compartment. (9) Notwithstanding the above paragraphs, regulations and standards promulgated pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act shall apply where appropriate. (Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96) Sec. 1-12.5-12. Exemptions. Any vehicle rendering services as an ambulance in the event of a major catastrophe or emergency when ambulance with permits based in the locality of the catastrophe or emergency as defined in the statewide mutual aid agreement are incapacitated or insufficient in number to render the services needed and any ambulance owned and operated by the federal government shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96) Sec. 12.5-13. Requirements for certificate holders. Each certificate holder, and its employees including paramedics and emergency medical technicians shall comply with the following: (1) Maintain at each place of business a copy of the standard operating procedures which the service provider will use to give general specific instruction to its personnel concerning the nature of their duties and responsibilities. These procedures shall be reviewed by the public safety director prior to the effective date of the certificate. Supp. No. 43 668 1%w M 03/01/2000 16:39 5614679264 EITY OF SORT PIERCE Lida OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER CITY HALL, 100 NORTH U.S. 1 R.O. BOX 1480 FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 34954-1480 MAMb ! 2000 MAYORC I TVtAANAGER PAGE 01 TEL. (561) 460-2200 FAX (5611466-5492 Mr. Jack T. Southard Director Department of Public Safety Saint Lucie County 101 North Rock Road Fort Pierce, FL 34945 Re: We Care Inc. Dear Mr. Southard: In response to your letter dated February 28, 2000 concerning We Care Inc., I do not have any comments or recommendations in regards to this item. If you need additional information, please give me a call. Sincerely, Dennis W. Beach City Manager DWB/btp d EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2000 MINUTES The meeting of the Emergency Medical Services Council was called to order by Vice Chairman Eddie Whitfield at 8:00 a.m. on January 19, 2000 at the County Administration Building, Conference Room 3. Members Present: Eddie Whitfield, Mario Vargas, Suzanne McDaniel, Carol Daniels, Sharon Berry, Jane Rowley, and Chris Campbell. Members Absent: Shaun Fix. Also Present: Heather Young; Assistant County Attorney and Jack Southard; Public Safety Director. OLD BUSINESS Heather Young, from the County Attorney's office handed out packets on the Bi- Laws. She stated that the committee had a discussion on what there role was. Heather went over what was required by the EMS Council. She stated that at one time it was discussed in a meeting that the committee reviewing the ordinance again. She stated that in the next month or so, the committee can decide if there are any changes they would like to make. NEW BUSINESS The first item under new business was to consider CON -Class B, E, and F application renewals for Able Aviation Ambulance. Jean Burdsall, from Able Aviation Ambulance spoke about how the business got started how it has grown. Suzanne McDaniel made a motion to renew the CON -Class B, E, and F for Able Aviation Ambulance. This was seconded by Carol Daniels. The motion was carried. -1- 'Ift.► `%� It was mentioned by Carol Daniels that there is a typographical error written in the contract on the sixth page. The contract end date for the medical director should be 2001, not 1901. Chairman Eddie Whitfield thanked Jean Burdsall and her husband for the fantastic job they have been doing for the County. The next item under new business was to consider the COIF Class F (wheel chair service) for We Care. Jack Southard stated that he had supplied the committee members with a survey that went out to all the hospitals and nursing homes or any company who uses the wheel chair service. He stated that there were 14 responses. Stan Newman and Bob Barakos from We Care talked about how their company got started. They passed out paperwork to the committee members about their company. Stan stated that their response time is within an hour. If they cannot make it in an hour, they will call that specific company and let them know they are behind. Paula Barakos stated that she believes strongly in We Care. She stated that she used to work at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, and she notice the quality of care from We Care. Bob Barakos stated that they serve St. Lucie County currently by providing service for stretcher and Baker Act. Carol Daniels stated that only receiving 14 responses from the survey is what concerns her because St. Lucie County is such a big community. Carol also mentioned that when people read articles in the papers, residents of St. Lucie County try to stay local and use the local businesses. Jack Southard stated that there were 28 surveys sent out and that only 14 responded. They were sent to all of the nursing homes and hospitals in Ft. Pierce and Port St. Lucie. Jack also stated they were sent to Abbie Jean Russell, dialysis centers, contacts from Life Line and Able Aviation Ambulance. Carol Daniels asked the committee if they feel they need another ambulance service in the St. Lucie County area. -2- Suzanne McDaniel stated that from the Lawnwood Hospital, that they are finding a longer response time from Able and Lifeline. Chris Campbell also agreed with Suzanne McDaniel that St. Lucie Medical Center has also stated that there is a longer response time from these services. One example is that it took 2-3 hours to get a patient across the street to a nursing home. Bob Barakos stated that is where his company comes in. They do not have that kind of response time. If they are going to be late, he stated that his employees will call and let the hospital know they will be late. Carol Daniels asked that if a person requires transportation if it costs 3 dollars per mile and you are transported 20 miles, than it is 3 times that? Stan Newman replied sure. Debbie Crouse stated there is a difference between stretcher van and ambulance. There is a stretcher van where a patient is on a stretcher but they do not have medical equipment available to them. There is then, the ambulance service with the full equipment with EMT's. She stated they her company Lifeline will not put a Baker Act patient in a stretcher van. They will use an ambulance because they feel that a person at any given time could become violent. Debbie stated that there is a problem since stretcher vans are not licensed. A wheelchair van needs to be licensed and a ambulance needs to be licensed, and she stated it is a void that is missing from the ordinance because at that point there was no one using stretcher vans. Stan Newman stated that he was diametrically opposed to what was just mentioned. He stated that his company does not make the hospital bend with them, they work with the hospital. He stated that they give the hospitals an opportunity to call another service and to not sit and wait. They do not want patients to sit and wait, and that is why they were successful in Palm Beach County. He stated that they are lower priced than the ambulances. ($200.00 or $300.00 vs. $50.00) Stan stated that his business provides service, and St. Lucie County should not be afraid of a company coming in providing a good service. Barbara Sky from Wheelchair In Transit stated that We Care did start to operate in St. Lucie and Martin County and noticed a considerable decrease in business. She stated that she has provided good service, and have done survey's that showed that Wheel Chair In Transit has done good service. -3- M 0 She stated that she speaks for Lifeline and Able, that they all have been giving good service for a while. She stated she thinks everyone runs late. Barbara stated she had to pick up one of We Care's patients and that particular person was angry because they were late, and it wasn't even her customer. She stated she is forced now to move her office to a more cost effective location and to sell two of her vans. She stated that if We Care comes into St. Lucie County her business will go under and she cannot absorb any more loss to her business. Suzanne McDaniel asked if Wheel Chair In Transit was a 24 hour business. Barbara Sky stated they do not do much business after hours, but yes the phones are on 24 hours a day. Suzanne McDaniel stated from the Emergency Department, that they do not always utilize wheelchair vans. Chris Campbell from St. Lucie Medical Center, stated that they call Wheelchair In Transit quite a bit in that mode. Barbara Sky stated that they are usually there in a timely manner. Chris Campbell stated that from the hospital's stand point there is a wait, and it's not fair to them or the patients. With all of the companies out there they still have a wait. There is a healthy competition and she thinks there is room for everybody if they all work together. Debbie Crouse stated there is a wait on both ends. It could be between the paperwork or that a patient is not ready. Jean Burdsall stated that Able was considering on providing stretcher van service, because she didn't realize what a need it was. She stated she would like to provide that service to St. Lucie County. It has been discussed in quite great length and they are headed in that direction. They would still provide service for Baker Act's in case they need med's and if a patient needs to be sedated. Jean also stated that they have not turned down any calls. They have a 24 hour crew at the base which is at the St. Lucie County Airport. Jean asked what other free services that might be provided because they do quite a few of those. She wanted to know what the rates were for wheelchair and non -medical stretcher. -4- M M Stan Newman stated that they do free outings for the medicare patients. They do medical trips and outings. Stan stated that they have done over 11,000 Baker Act's and never have had to give them medicine. All of there vans are wheelchair, stretcher, and ambulatory vans, that they can handle everything. The reason they have these equipped vans is so that they can be in position in anywhere in the county to do any type of transport that is required. There are 14 vans in Palm Beach County and 2 in Martin/St. Lucie. He stated that their may be a little higher than the other companies, but they are winning the counts by their service. The only reason why you would purchase their business is for service. He stated that everyone in the county, whoever comes in this growing county will have to meet that service level. Eddie Whitfield stated that this committee can make recommendations, and that the Board of County Commissioners are the ones to decide who comes and who goes. He stated the Able Ambulance, Lifeline, and Wheel Chair In Transit that they are doing a fantastic job. Eddie stated that the only thing he is concerned with is that the resident of St. Lucie County get the best service. Mario Vargas asked what kind of staff do Lifeline or Able have? Debbie Crouse stated that they have EMT's and paramedics for BLS and ALS. The stretcher vans have EMT's and the wheelchair vans the people are certified for the emergency vehicle operations. Mario Vargas asked what kind of people did they lay off? Debbie Crouse replied they were EMT's and wheelchair van drivers. Carol Daniels asked that when a hospital or a nursing home needs an ambulance how do they pick a service? Suzanne McDaniel replied that in house, patients even in the emergency department are give a choice letter which has everyone on it. For a lot of the transports they rotate between Lifeline and Able. They are on call for us. They expected a faster response time. When you are dealing with in house patients, case management usually handles those transports. Carol Daniels asked if you brought a 3' company in, do they get on the list as far as rotating, or is it a part of the hospital policy to determine? -5- %ft In Debbie Crouse stated that they are talking about non -emergency cases, that it is difficult to compare. Suzanne McDaniel stated there are a lot of patients that go out of the emergency room that are strictly non -emergency and need wheelchair service. Mario Vargas asked Lifeline what percentage of their business would be non - emergency services? Debbie Crouse replied that for her wheelchair services it would be 70% maybe higher. Mario Vargas asked Able what percentage of their business would be non -emergency services? Jean Burdsall replied about 40%. Barbara Sky replied it is 100% of her business, because all that her companies does is wheelchair service. Eddie Szymczyk from American Medical Response asked on the classification We Care are going out to get a Class F which is strictly wheelchair will they be permitted to function in a stretcher capacity as well? Heather Young, Assistant County Attorney stated that there is some fine tuning that needs to be done to the ordinance and right now there is no specific category for stretcher's. At the time the ordinance was drafted, there was no mention of the stretcher's. It is something that should be definitely looked at, by adding another class to the ordinance. Eddie Whitfield stated that they need to make a recommendation for We Care for a Class F. He stated that this is only a recommendation and that the Board of County Commissioners make the final decision. Jack Southard stated that the next step will be whether the recommendation is disapproved or approved. It will then go to the Board of County Commissioners, for permission to advertise for a public hearing, which will then be held at a night , Board of County Commissioner's meeting. W '"d Debbie Crouse asked Heather Young if she is going to work on the ordinance to add stretcher is it possible to have it brought back before this decided, since it is an un- licensed portion from the ordinance? Would it be better to put that in place? Heather Young stated that to put it into place, to go through this committee, and then the board, she said you would be looking at, at least 3 months. It is up to the committee, if you feel it is appropriate. She stated that the attorney's office did have an application in process before the ordinance was amended and normally you would look at the application with a law that was in place when the application was submitted. If the Board of County Commissioners decided to add stretcher to the ordinance then the companies would need to get a license for that. Eddie Szymczyk asked that anyone could start a stretcher service and no one could stop them? Heather Young replied that they would have to get their occupational license and any other driver's licenses they needed. Jack Southard stated that there are 6 other counties that do not license stretcher's. In this committee when we came up with the ordinance, we used every counties ordinance to come up with St. Lucie's. There are some counties that do not bring their CON's to the board. They don't have Class B, C, D, or E. At the time St Lucie County did their ordinance no one had this concern about stretcher's, now we do, and now we are going to fix it. This was not an issue 6 months ago. Eddie Whitfield stated that the only thing the committee is approving is the wheelchair. If the Board of County Commissioners approves the stretcher until the committee comes up with an application for the stretcher, they are on their own. Eddie Whitfield asked for a motion to consider a CON Class F for We Care. A motion was made by Suzanne McDaniel, seconded by Chris Campbell for the Class F for We Care. Roll call was taken to see who was voting for or against We Care for the Class F license. -7- 'wow M Mario Vargas - No Carol Daniels - No Eddie Whitfield - Yes Suzanne McDaniel - Yes Sharon Berry - No Heather Young stated that this information will still be taken to the Board of County Commissioners because the application is in the process, it also has a typo. Carol Daniels stated that she would like the County Commissioners to make the final decision at the public hearing, because the packets were handed out so late to the members. Eddie Whitfield stated that the votes which were 3/2, against a CON will go to the County Commissioners for the public hearing meeting. Jack Southard stated until this is cleared, We Care cannot operate until it is reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners. Bob Barakos stated that he talked to Emerald Rehab. He had discussed with Emerald Rehab to talk to them after they had their CON and after We Care gets their Medicaid, which is another application they are applying for. They should be getting that application within the next month. The next item under new business was Trauma Council which was being presented by Deputy Chief Ron Parrish. Lt. Whitely was unable to attend because he was at the State EMS Council meeting. Ron Parrish went over the Trauma Care and Transport for St. Lucie County. He stated about a week ago the Fire District was invited by Martin Memorial Hospital to a committee meeting concerning Medivac and trauma care. At the meeting, Ron Parrish stated that the local hospitals had received a contract or a commitment from Palm Beach County Health Care District, in providing trauma transport to St. Mary's or Delray Beach. He stated that there is a cost associated with this. Martin County called the meeting and Martin County Rescue somewhat ran the meeting. Cost was a big issue and not being able to afford it. They proposed to bring in a private agency and provide the service for the regional trauma area. The sharing cost associated with the private agency was projected at $800,000. En M There were several different concerns for Medivac out of the emergency rooms and from trauma transport out and in off the streets. At that time, Ron Parrish stated he advised them they provide that service to St. Lucie County and there is also an agreement with Martin County, at no cost to the citizens for St. Lucie County. They have tentatively setup another meeting with the Treasure Coast Regional Council for January 27, 2000, at that point they will be looking to form a Regional Trauma Committee. Everything is preliminary and is discussion only. There has been no response from the State of Florida and from the other trauma agencies. Eddie Whitfield asked if the Sheriff's Office Helicopter is still being used? Ron Parrish replied yes. He stated that the key is to have the trauma facility in this area, which includes St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. Indian River County is not part of the trauma region. Commissioner Hutchinson asked that St. Lucie County is paying for Martin Counties citizen's tax payers at no charge with St. Lucie Counties tax payers dollars with the helicopter? Ron Parrish stated that they provide today, the Sheriff and St. Lucie County Fire District if we are requested to Martin County that is were they go. Commissioner Hutchinson replied why is the St. Lucie County Fire District not charging the citizens, and now want to go into charging somebody? Ron Parrish stated that Lawnwood Hospital, St. Lucie Medical Center, and Martin Memorial receive a contract from the Palm Beach Health Care District. It states they will no longer provide medivac or trauma transport without a fee associated with it. With the numbers that are being put in placed it will cost about $800,000 a year. Bob Barakos asked that if they fly back to Lawnwood Hospital or St. Mary's? Ron Parrish stated that they will fly to St. Mary's if necessary through consultation with the local emergency room physician. They do not take into their hands to make that decision. Paula Barakos stated that in the past when any hospital contacted St. Mary's and their trauma helicopter was used the patient was billed for the service, directly from the trauma hawk agency. in M In I " . r It has been very difficult to collect these fees and has prompted them to bill the hospital instead of the patient, in order that the hospital, to turn around and try to collect the reimbursement. The patient starts to pay as soon as the helicopter is turned on. Paula stated she has flown on Air One and it is equipped adequately but is only for one patient. If there is any more than one patient to go on the Air One it is not feasible. She stated what the county needs to look at is do they want to fund for our Sheriffs Department to upgrade the helicopter to provide that service for the St. Lucie County citizens. She stated that she doesn't think the Trauma Center will happen because it will cost any hospital that applied for that application close to $2 million dollars a year to operate that. None of the counties could afford it because there needs to be surgeons, nurses, and doctor's on 24 hour call which is expensive. Eddie Whitfield asked if there is any grant money that the hospitals can use? Paula replied there is no grant money available from the state, it was already looked into last year. It is not available. She stated that the feasible thing to do is for St. Lucie County to stay with Air One and helping them upgrade that service. Commissioner Hutchinson stated that there is something getting missed in this translation. She stated that one thing that is being forgotten is that the Fire Board sits alone, it is its own entity. They have no control as to budgeting money for the Sheriff's Department, and the County is being left out. There is no one who sits on that council or board. She stated that they are very much involved and liable. The commissioners are the ones who sign the checks but have been excluded from the committee meetings. She also stated that the reason why she came to the meeting today, is for this committee which represents the Board of County Commissioners, make this Trauma Center a top priority this year. She stated that the Commissioners need the boards input to help them make the decision. Commissioner Hutchinson also mentioned that she knows this board does not meet on a regular basis, but this year she believes that the board needs to. Jack Southard stated that this meeting will meet on a regular basis with the issues and the ordinance and future items that are coming up. Eddie Whitfield stated he contacted Jack Southard to ask that the Fire Board send out packets about what is going on with the Trauma Center, so that they are aware of what is going on. He also stated that maybe the County Commissioners could give the Sheriffs Office more money to upgrade the helicopter, it seems to be the logical thing to do right now. -10- A Ron Parrish stated that there will be a Treasure Coast Regional EMS Council meeting on January 27, 2000 in Indian River County. He stated that maybe someone from the committee would like to attend or already may be on this committee. There will be discussion about a Regional Trauma Agency. Carol Daniels stated that there needs to be a strong network ,a good phone system, or email that when somebody knows when there is a meeting that people can be alerted. It is the only way to keep on top of these things. Eddie Whitfield stated that he would like Ron Parrish to get with Jack Southard to give him some information, so the committee could look over the information on trauma centers. Jack Southard stated between him and Ron Parrish he will let the committee members know about the meeting via email instead of telephone calls. He stated he will also work on having the ordinance back for them and do a draft for the stretcher van. He stated to Able and Lifeline during Hurricane Irene, they did an excellent job moving the Special Needs people, which was free of charge. Public Safety Department called these companies right away with everything they needed. The only thing they were short of were a few nurses. A motion to adjourn was made by Eddie Whitfield, seconded by Mario Vargas. It was in favor of all the members. With there being no further business the meeting was adjourned. -11- f 02/29/2000 12:53 5612250398 _ WE CARE PAGE 01 FAX TRANSMIS51. .ONAL SHEET We Care of the Treasure Coast, Inc. 3340 S.E Federal Highway # 209 Stuart, Florida 34997 1-888-389-9919 Fax # 561-335-3505 Attention: From: t2tt Date: Re: Message: Baia U>�. "We Care Is Not Just Our Name .... It's the Way We Do Business." M 0-2/29/2t@0 12:53 5612250398 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS February 16, 2000 WE CARE PAGE 02 COMMUNITY, SERVICES 16n DIVIStIION BETH RY�ER �D,OQ' MANAdIER Re: Certificate of Need for WE CARE of the Treasure Coast, Inc. To Whom It May Concern: WE CARE of the Treasure Coast, Inc. has applied for a Certificate of Need to provid4 transportation in St. Lucie County. As the staff person responsible for the duties of dbmmuni.ty Transportation Coordinator for the county, I was asked about the need for additional providers. Since March 17, 1997, Community Transit as the contracted provider of transportatio!ti for the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, began coordination of Medicaid transportation for St. Lucie county clients. All qualified providers of Medicaid non -emergency transportation are required to contract with Community Transit in order to deliver Medicaid trips. Able Aviation and Air Ambulance, Inc. and Coastal Care ,Advanced Life Support Tralnsport Service/Coastal Care -A -Van have discontinued participation in the program, leaving only Lifeline Medical Services, Inc., Yellow Cab, Wheelchairs in Transit and Communit* Transit to serve the Medicaid residents of St. Lucie County. Should WE CARE of the Treasure Coast, Inc. be deemed qualified under the requir4ments for licensing, it would certainly be an asset for the Medicaid system for transportation, a} d a benefit for our citizens. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sin ely, z� ,Beth Ryder Director a % `r 02/29/2000.__12:53 .5612250393 Feb-04-00 02:38P q The pr "TV4 r !r [uuL M+t• "f7iotpin & PA'a— C- 29315.E Oman BW start FL 349M (58�11e7.re6o (56tj 267-7W Fax cff CERS Rya �r� Noa Presd" Ray EIW sWIWy Jams P"Pow, wim" Power Danks Wrlght Past NOV* f Lit amd gw d pw s Tiwaw Ep"h Joy Nmtw Df4cTORs Roo A "I lanai Oocw Eta Fad MWWM YtW4 M.D. Ray'Rtle Mayas YOWL Mdfrrr DW J. Pamtaudt 170rh Strad« EWPAR 00Ktdf kwyCam*q Kra RA.. ARKP. uO&W Omw LYM LYdm MD. February 4, 2000 St. Lucie County Commissioner To Whom It May Concern: WE CARE M I aria the Director of Clinical Services for The Hospice of Martin & St. Lu64, Inc. are serve patients in both Martin and St. Lucie Counties. We would like to recommend that We Care TransPortation obtain a Certificate Of Need in St. Lucie County. The Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie, Inc. has found them to be very reliable, ients, families and staff members have courteous and dependable. Our pat been very pleased with their promptness and tender care. Sincerely, Ty Oleson, RN Director of Clinical Services PAGE 03 . .0 M 0--i- 2000 12:53 5612250398 February 22, 2000 To Whom It May Concern: WE CARE PAGE 04 your hospice and palii4tive care provider I by We E This letter is intended to function as documentation of the exemplary sew pvid d fi Care Care of the Treasure Coast. As a provider of Non -)Emergency meth porroo i has been consistently reliable and courteous to both our staff and Patients at all times. lRospice patients require sensitive and personable individuals when they are in need of transporO services as our focus is pain and symptom management for the terminally ill. We Care has beed!a great asset whenever we have called on them. it is our sincere hope that We Care continues to provide care in the counties " They further offered us transport options and friendly professional care to our patients.you have questions please contact me at our office in Ft. Pierce. Sincerely, xolz� ea-�� Laura Karg Supervisor of Support Services anr, Virninia Ave.. Suite 15, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 • P.O. Box 1748, Fort Pierce, FL 34954.1748 n 02/29/2000 12:53 5612250398 WE CARE Debra J. Tolbert 1973 S.W. Brisbane Street port St. Lucie, FL 34984 561-879-0866 A February 13, 2000 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of recommendation is for "WR Care of the Treasure Coast.Inc." PAGE 05 My mother was recently hospitalized following a stroke as a result of a brain tumor. The stroke left her paralyzed on the left side and unable to get out of bed. While in the hospital she had to be transported daily by ambulance from St. Lucie Medical Center to the Cancer Center on Midway Road. After 6 days in the hospital she was scheduled to be released to go home. After discharge from the hospital, she would still require 11 additional radiation treatments. While being heated at the hospital her insurance company covered the charges for the daily transportation. Upon release we were advised that the daily transportation from horse to the cancer center would be our financial responsibility. Since my parents are retired and live on a limited income, it was a necessity to fmd a company that would provide the service at a rate that was reasonable. I must say that I was amazed and shocked at the rates that the local ambulance transportation companies quoted me for their service. Thanks to the staff at the Cancer Center they provided us with the phone number of"Wee Care of the Treasure Cost Inc.". My family will be forever grateful to both Bob and LA=y for their outstanding service duriryg our time of need. They were extremely caring, dependable and personable. The rates that they negotiated with us were considerable lower than the other companies we contacted. I must say that we are so pleased with the service they have provided, I have recommended them to the Oncology Nurse Manager at St. Lucie Medical Center. 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C / a m m 07/ 29/2M00 12: 53 5612250398 WE CARE F LoOdA TpANspoaTATior4 AiLiANcE Serving the State of Florida Ja"uary 29. 2000 Dear Sr. Lucie commissioners= _'or scv¢rafmonths, re -we Caof the Treasure Coast, Inc. has been transportbV one of our clients to doctor's apyointntents in Stuart, ffot'ida- 1Y¢ Cate Ras provl4d on timu- courteous, and tha hightst quality of service to our cCirnt. 1ve would highly -recommend that Ve Care be abCe to continue to provide the same excef%nt services in St. Lucie County. 'we Rave severat djents in St. Lucie County and waufd be v" pleased if Ve Care couldprovidg wfuekhair services to them as weir Thank you for your attention in this mattor. Sincxrcfy, 0406 PFsitrawer 2%!Z offfcd Manager PAGE 07 02/ 29/ MOO 12: 53 `moo 5612250396 WE CARE WATIM' A T S A N D H I L L C g v E St, Lucie County COnUTASliOners January 31, 2000 To. whom it may concern: For the past several months our facility has been using "We Care" to transport our residents to their scheduled appointments. We had no complaints from the residents or their families vko have usad "We Care" services. gar -view provided are always prompt and staff is e%trerrely professional and caring. We would like to recommend "We Cart" Transportation as a service provide in St Lucie County. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, �r Tatyana Philipp, MS W, Social Services Director 1500 S.W. Capri * Palm City, Florida 34990 (561) 223.5863 PAGE 08 ** TOTPL PAGE.01 ?"t 02/29/2000 12:53 5612250398 WE CARE PAGE 09 <7o"' p- AA-.-4,A aoov�, 0=i2912000 12:53 NHC HEALTHCARE `%W 5612250398 St. Lucie County Commissioners January 22, 2000 To Whom It May Concern! WE CARE cm N PAGE 10 I am a social worker at NHC Healthcare in Stuart, Florida pand would like to recommend that you consider using 'qO Care Transportation as a service provider in your county. We, at our facility, have found them to be very reliable, courteous and dependable. The residents who have used their services have no complaints and are pleased with their promptness both iian getting them to their scheduled appointments and in being i,there in a timely manner to transport them back to the facility. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Respectfully, ren L. Kinser Social Services 1%w \dw G^; 29;'2U6b 12: 53 - 561225639E WE CARE PAGE 11 Number of Non -Emergency /wmbulmme companies (Serniciwq the below coin) . Alachua County- 198,662 7 companies Bay County 146,999 4 companies j Charlotte County- 134,899 i 5 companies i Clay County- 137,455 5 companies Collier County- 199,455 6 companies Highlands County- 80,000 8 companies 135,000 In VAnter Time i Leon County - 216,978 i 5 companies i Martin County- 115,940 6 Companies � St. Lucia County 191,975 4 companies 02,/29t2000 12:53 - 5612250398 WE CARE i We Care of the Treasure Coast, Inc. (Home Office) 2252 S/E McMaster Street Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34952 1-8M389-9919 Fax # 561-335-4505 (Maiiiag Address) 3340 SE Federal Highway Stuart, Fl. 34997 PAGE 12 WIE CARE 12: 53 5612250399 PAGE 13 Who is We Care? We Care of the Treasure Coast, Inc. is owned and operated liY Mr. Bob Barakos and his wife Paula who are tong time residents W Florida. Bob and Paula reside in St. Lucie County with their son Nicholas, who attends school in the county. Their home offfc0e is In Port St. Lucie. Bob served in the United States Navy on the Search and Team, handling difficult and crisis situations from 1991 to 1995. Hecwas awarded the Navy Achievement Award, the Air Medal and th# Navy Life Saving Metal for rescuing two Navy pilots. He was Involved in numerous medical emergencies. Bob was then employed by We Care of the Palm Beaches, Inc. for over 3 yelhrs as a driver, Included Hospice Care, Baker Act transports and;the patient/caregiver rights. Bob soon became an outstanding example of the We Care philosophy of caring for patients an4 caregivers. He became a strong leader and received many compliments from his passengers and the facilities that he serviced. His belief the We Corp name and lt's excellent reputation as a transportation provider prompted Bob to opeA We Care of the Treasure Coast, Inc. His goal Is to provide the same caring and professional service to residents of St. Lucie and Martin Counties. Paula Barskos, for the past 10 years has worked as a medica{M j social worker with terminally III, HIV population, mentally ill, physically handicapped, homeless and elderly. She Is a gradulate of Temple University and holds a Bachelor and Master's degree in Social Work. For the past four years she has worked as a metrical social worker at Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beath, Florida. Paula is a member of the St. Lucie County Senior Health Care Network Counsel and will take part in the next Counsel ibn Aging meetings. Paula will be attending Indian River Community College where she will be pursuing her nursing degree. n 0 02/29/2000 12:53 5612250398 WE CARE Both Bob and Paula Truly care about the people In need of 1 service. They have made the commitment to offer an outsta service to the residence of the St. Lucie and Martin County moving the family to the area and investing their life's savii this new venture. PAGE 14 Ing In r What service does We Caro Qrovide? We Care provides the following service 24hourlday 7 dayslw4ek Ambulatory Transportation Wheelchair Transportation 5tretcherlStalrchair Transportation (Stairchair used in tight area} * Hospice Transportation * * Baker Act Transportation *** Medicaid Transportation Bob -has had patient/caregiver training by Hospice by tide Sea personnel. He has implemented a training program for hos employees. i *' Bob received his certificate of completion from Techniques Effective against Aggression Management training program. (T.E.A.M) This program is the defacto standard for all medico personnel working with Mentally Challenged patients. All drijers and attendants will be T.E.A.M trained. * *" We Care of the Treasure Coast, inc. has applied for and'11will receive their Medicaid provider number very shortly. Paula hqs been working with the Counsel on Aging In collaboration with Mr. Gonzolez and Executive Director Darrell Drummond In order to obtain the Medicaid license and to address the needs of St. tOcle Aft 4ounty residents. Bob and Paula believe that the company mhst service ail patients requiring medical transportation regardlol s of the fee structure or of the financial position of the patient transported. M 92/29/.000 12:53-5612250398 WE CARE PAGE 15 When is service provided? We Care provides service 24 hours 7 days/week 1, ti_ * ALL INCOMING CALLS ARE ANSWERED BY A COMPANY bFFICtR, WE DO NOT USE TELEPONE ANSWERING DEVICES OR iERVICES THAT MIGHT CAUSE DELAYS IN SERVICE, AS OTHER. PROVIDERS IN THE AREA DO. Why should We Care be a proved for a Cefti iiote of Need in St. Lucile County? ✓ St. Lucie County is one of the fastest growing counties in Florida ✓ The County Commissioners have implemented continuing efforts to provide an atmosphere that supports new businesses to open in the County through it's Job Cxrowth Investment Grant Program. This programm targets businessAinanbcial, service, computer, etc. ✓ The Economic Development Division of the St. Lucie County Chamber' of Commerce has been aggressively trying to attract new businesses to the>County. ✓ The largest segment of the population increase will be the elderly. This population is expected to increase form 18.6% in 1995 to 263% in 2025, ✓ The university of Florida Bureau of Economic Business and Research projections for population over age 65 in St. Lucie County are: 2000 = 40,356 2005 = 47,009 2010 = 53,251 ✓ The residents and facilities located in the St. Lucie County should have a greater choice for their non -emergency transport requirements. ✓ Healthcare continues to expand to meet the needs of the growing population in the County. ✓ We Care, because of it's commitment to a caring service is now the fastast growing non -emergency medical transportation provider in the areas that it now services. d2/291-'2000 12:53-5612250398 WE CARE ✓ Patient and facility fees for non -emergency medical transportation willI'be greatly reduced utilizing non -emergency vehicles ✓ All drivers and attendants are background checked and have agreed to 6r random drug testing program. ✓ All vans are new and meet or exceed ADA standards. ✓ We Care carries all commercial insurance required to operate within tl e county. CONCLUSION: PAGE 16 St. Lucie County has initiated numerous programs to entice businesses to move to the county. The County's population is increasing rapidly and the population over age j 5 is increasing at a faster rate then the population below 65 years of age. When our company decided to expand it's services into St. Lucie and Mar�n Counties our surveys strongly indicated that there was a need for other prov iders in the area. A great number of Administrators that we spoke with indicated that although they held the present providers in high esteem on numerous occait ons' patients were transported to their medical appointments extremely late. Ivl we spoke with, told us that they would be pleased to have more choices of providers. They stated that another Medicaid provider would be most welcome. It is our strong opinion that the level of service by all the County's non-emagency medical transportation providers will be increased if We Care is permitted to provide service in St. Lucie County. In all cases, when a non -emergency medical transport is required, and there is no medical necessity for a ambulance with paramedics and EMT's on board, t�e fees to the patient and facility using the service are greatly reduced if a non -emergency vehicle is used. If Medicare rejects the payment for the ambulance transport due to insufficient evidence of medical necessity, the patient of facility becomes liable and responsible for the payment, This payment is extremely expensive. ,82!29„2088 12:53 5612250398 WE CARE PAGE 17 St. Lucie County residents deserve the finest professional and on time transportation service when transported to and from medical facilities at tl*' most reasonable cost. The Barakos family looks forward to serving all of St. Lucie County's f families. in � Tpa4 ,qC 5C, m stu,,-, d�y sA,'� 4" 3._ 4•� - tffrowth Population put at 83),000 By,Paul T. Rosynsky of the News staff PORT ST. LUCIE — On[% three other cities in the state can boast hisher Growth in the last decade than Port St. Lucie. accordinor to a study releaseLl \Vednesda\ by the University of Florida. Since 1990, more than 27.000 peopic moved to --the city of all ales." boostim`= Port St. LLICie'S population to rr:ore than s3.0o0. '•It just confirms that there is a good qualit, of life and people want to live here," City ✓lana_er Don Cooper said. V'ow we just have to strive to keep it Lip The figures. sent to the city by the uni- ersity's Bureau of Economic and , ... Business Development. show Port St.., - Lucie ranks behind only Jacksom isle. , Pembroke Pines and Coral Sprin Ts ; %% 1110[lg the fastest-g10 �.I'.� C1t1�J lIl lc I Sunshine State. v" ..Port St. Lucie is Its pot 1 [ial.­ said Councilman Ron Bowo:i. s This is the hotbed. ' The city attracted ?7.493 pcoplc in the Don Cooper: 1990s. compared CO 1.910 in Stuart and Says study 1.571 in Fort Pierce. aer,`irms "there The intlLls Of rCSldeiltS sMCS City ;'ill- Is a good quali- c1all- more ammunition in thrii' [1?i1T +t�j CC !ie" Itl Port Ii1?aimli the Coning' to 9a111 illo e r:.l`i 2- ` St. _ r;a SentatlOn Oil COLint�-wide niann1:11 boards and shows why the cit% shoal:: 'n_, COnSCIICed in the OnQ011n,_' baltlC over tees rile `.iQIlts to impose on new development. orficials said. -Of course it boosts that." Cooper said of the city's fig llt to Lain new members on [hc M_tropoiirul P1.111nin« Or°anizatloil, a gCOLIp that SCheCi'.li S _late Cra11S[''.: 1'tat1OI1 proJeCts in St. Lucie COUmV it haS 01)�IOLIS !I??^'liCatlOn>• But not all of [hose implications i?-e bcnet cial to the cM. %v111c11 lacks commercial and indLISIriai G',,eiL. Cooper warned that Like growth. c\'hich is e, _ to Con- tinue for the neat decade. increases nressur: e cite to Q1,11•er S,lr\lCeS but does nut 'l'.0 It -C,\cIILle tO C.", for those sL r% ices. t0 ann,:'� OLItkin r properties f01' C :C'.'_, ii ,1?l t . ailS:..:l fJ 11", ill` iO D:Ua1ICC _?'o'.`<CIl 1. i Lll bilSl[leSS d�'.C[t�htliCllC. till's w A4 The News Thursday, March 16, 2 GROWTH ■CONTINUED FROM Al i S conducted this year. Many busi- nesses rely on the census to de- termine where to, relocate : and s some federal grants are awarded to cities with larger populations, he said. Although the city grew. by al- most 50 percent in the last 10 years, Coo er said those percent- ages will decrease as the city be- comes larger. He said the study in- dicates steady, not rapid, growth. City Planning Director Steve Ball,..who sent the figures to Coo- per late. Wednesday, said the plan- ning department's estimates puts the city's population at 84,309. Officials predict the population S will reach 100,000 in the next dec- ade. t "We're movinf towards' that Tagnumber,' Bowen said. "Obviously, we are growing in size and, hopefully, in stature." r . -11 Facilities that were built after May 21, 1996 when Coastal Care was approved for their C.O.N 1. Merrill Gardens Assisted Living Facility 84 apartments 2. Etta's Assisted Living Facility 6 beds 3. Life Care Center of PSL 120 Skilled Nursing Facility beds (105 Independent Living Facility Apartments) (150 Assisted Living facilty)-Both in the process of being built 4. Hospice of the Treasure Coast Hospice House 8 beds 5. Hospice of Martin County Inpatient Residence 8 beds. Since 1996 they have expanded their territory past Jensen Beach and now service 40 % of St. Lucie County Residence. 6. Mid Cancer Center 30% of their patients require transportation. 7. Port St. Lucie Hospital Approved for 30 acute care bed expansion within the year and seeking further C.O.N approval for 25 more beds. `N *ad 8. Port St. Lucie Sub Acute Unit Over 12 beds 9. Twin Oaks Assisted Living Facility Will open within two months-68 beds 10. Lawnwood Rehabilitation Center Has 26 Acute Care Rehabilitation beds 11. Gambro Dialysis of Fort Pierce Opening a new facility and expanding To 4 more dialysis chairs *Awe Does NOT Require a CON for- r,#� Does Require a CON for Non Emergency wheelchair Emergency wheelchair Transportation Transportation 1. Baker 21,103 1. Alachua 200,000 2. Bay 150,000 2. Broward 1,503,407 3. Bradford 24,000 3. Clay 137,000 4. Brevard 500,000 4. Hillsborough 925,277 5. Charlotte 134,000 5. Indian River 99,000 6. Citrus 120,000 6. Manatee 239,682 7. Collier 200,000 7. Putnam 70,419 8. Columbia 52,956 8. Pinellas 878,231 9. Dade 2,152,437 9. St. Lucie 191,000 10. Duval 735,733 10 Flagler 47,455 11. Escambia 282,303 12. Gadsden 44,043 Counties that fall under 13. Hernando 127,227 auspices of either EMS Div. or 14. Highlands 75,206 local Council on Aging office 15. Lake 202,207 due to sma//population 16. Lee 392,895 17. Leon 216,978 Calhoun 12,420 18. Martin 115,940 Desoto 24,820 19. Marion 241,513 Dixie 12,959 20. Monroe 81,203 Franklin 10,079 21. Okaloosa 169,289 Gilchrist 13,791 Glades 8,492 22. Orange 805,837 Hamilton 12,651 23. Osceola 145,666 Hardee 21.046 24. Palm Beach 1,032,625 Hendry 29,357 25. Pasco 325,824 Holmes 18,622 26. Polk 452,584 Jefferson 12,952 27. St. Johns 116,147 Lafayette 6,325 28. Santa Rosa 117,322 29. Seminole 350,000 Washington 20,292 30. Suwannee 32,665 Gulf 13,476 30. Walton 37,410 31. Volusia 450,000 Liberty. 6,759 Madison 17,652 Taylor 18,849 Union 12,423 Wakulla 18,652 09 v.W COMMUNITY TRANSIT LJ U- SERVING ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL fi&TRA435 NORTH 7th STREET • FT. PIERCE, FLORIDA 34950 Phone: (561) 465-5593 • Fax: (561) 465-8076 2501 S.W. BAYSHORE BLVD. • PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA 34984 Phone: (561) 879-1287 • Fax: (561) 336-8304 Friday, October 15, 1999 Mr. Bob Barakos We Care of Treasure Coast 3340 SE Federal Highway #209 Stuart, Florida 34997 Dear Mr. Barakos: Per your request, I have enclosed a Medicaid Provider's Transportation Services Contract. Please review and fill out this document in it's entirety and return it to my attention with all pertinent information enclosed. If you have any questions or comments concerning this document please feel free to contact me at my office. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, )??74 ` . ,/e Rogelio A. Gonzalez - Transit Operations Specialist CC: Darrell Drummond - Executive Director CC: Beth Ryder - CTC Telecommunications Device: (561) 465-5736 n New t Any person or entity who wants to be paid for rendering medical and medical related services to Medicaid recipients must complete this form. ..aia Please refer{to utstructions found at the front of this application or on the individual forms before proceeding. y F-y. Yl a il�.,fLa •p'- +�. �.� `�`£,'ti ' t ... • 1 Provider Name Q, r �`' i0 0 2. ; � a Doing Business As (DB/A) Q Q �, v r 3 PhysicalWir locatton (business) address (P.O. Box not acceptable): r � �7Jus u the address to which your Medicaid provider handbooks and The Medicaid Bulletin will be sent.) ttiA h 7 4 - > +„3�xys•3a'.�.y, =Ei" 4 • zip Code 3 Li f y'� zy= City/State�o r 5� L v t t- i'.. .Nf�it•. _ ' 4' }�nr Location Tele hone Number 5( ti Lt ice` ion Fax Number (5V ) County. Name n s'i L v G 1 �,'y v of h sical location address) t3 low I 6Are you an:out-of state provider? (Check "Yes" you are out unless you are ' l located mF{londa or, in Georgia or and regularly serve Medicaid recipients; or - are a pla�imacy, or durable medical equipment/supplyprovtder located in Florida or not �3more than 50 miles from Florida's border Independent laboratories licensed by Florida ` can enroll asi i state providers.) Yes, T am an {out-:U--state provider O No, I am an in -state provider(\\�� 0� Q 7.~ �Social Security Number (for individual provider number applicati/� �� \ Al Mal' , "-'� ^ ; .�"`' 1 �'• - (Attach copy. of SS card) i. Rm Y'Y"w. 4s� BAR •- •r. J t• ' `�0 'V Federal Tax Identification Number (for for individ s as (Attach original IRS Form W9) W. 8.'. `, Mailing address for payment information (if different from #3) Enter the address to which you want your Medicaid payment information (remittance vouchers) sent. If you '' l th' blank;` our>emittance vouchers will be sent to the address on line 3. Gave u y Ar- .� V0.rt/ -� City/State -�'-�- �. AHCA Form 2200-0003 (July 1999) CATION Page 1 I % %ale NM/ January 29, 2000 Dear St. Lucie Commissioners: 1 am writing to express to the board the need for further Non - Emergency Transportation Services for St. Lucie county. We are in need of a company that provides on time, reliable, and personable services, with reasonable rates that are willing to transport medicaid patients. 1 urge you to consider We Care of the Treasure Coast, Inca to provide wheelchair transport services to the patients of St. Lucie County. As the aged population of this county continues to grow the need for more service is going to be needed. 1 feel they would be an asset to this community. Thank you for your attention in this matter. 7S" cerely, ennifer Stinnett Director of Social Services Beverly Healthcare -Fort Pierce �- L, u.1C l..Vllll Ly ' le Number: a- 4 5 6 2 9 6 OR �BOOK� 1 0 n 1 PAGE 2 5 5 4 Recorded: 03-01-c 01:56 P.M. ORDINANCE NO. 96-04 AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 1-12.5 "LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND COMPILED LAWS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA; CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-1 (TITLE); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-1(AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-3 (DEFINITIONS); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-4 (CLASSIFICATION OF CERTIFICATES); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-5 (APPLICATION - INFORMATION AND FEE REQUIRED); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-6 (SAME - REVIEW AND INVESTIGATION BY PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-7 (SAME - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL REVIEW); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-8 (SAME - BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REVIEW); CREATING, -SECTION 1-12.5-9 (SAME - STANDARDS OF REVIEW); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-10 (INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-11 (VYHEELCHAIR VEHICLE SERVICES);�CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-12 (EXEMPTIONS); CR ING SECTION 1-12.5-13 (REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS); CREATING SECTION 1-12-.5-14 (INSPECTIONS); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-15 (TRANSFER AND ASSIGNABILITY); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-16 (RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-17. (REVOCATION, ALTERATION OR SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATE); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-18 (APPEALS); CREATING SECTION 1-12.5-19 (PENALTIES); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITYAND APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING ADOPTION; AND PROVIDING CODIFICATION. .\l J WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations- rY person, 1. `ursuant to Section 401.25 Florida Statutes eve firm, corporation, association, or governmental entity which provides prehospital or interfacility advanced life support services or basic life support transportation services must be StFUGk `hF passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. pN" ^ i\ P 9� P 9 �Jb\�� Srn� � „` <'r OR BOOK 1 0 0 1. PAGE 2555 licensed by the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services before offering such services to the public. 2. Subsection 401.25(2)(d), Florida Statutes, requires an applicant for a state advanced life support or basic life support transportation certificate to provide proof of having obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity from each county in which it intends to operate as part of the application process. 3. The County currently issues certificates of public convenience and necessity life support transportation services operating in the County pursuant to Resolution No. 88- 336 . _----- -------�_ 4. In addition to ambulance transportation services, there are also several i wheelchair transport services operating in the County which are presently licensed as i motor carriers pursuant to Chapter 1-13.3, Article II of the St. Lucie County Code of q Ordinances. 5. Given the special nature of the vehicles which are required for the transport of wheelchairs, the Board has determined that it is appropriate to adopt more specific requirements for wheelchair transport services and the vehicles they operate than those set forth in Chapter 1-13.3. 4. This Board has determined that it is necessary and in the public interest to establish by ordinance the procedures for issuing certificates of public convenience and necessity and regulating life support transportation and wheelchair transportation services in the County. passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -2- : � Nw NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: PART A. CREATION OF CHAPTER 1-12.5 LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES. Chapter 1-12 5 "Life Support Services" of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws is hereby created to read as follows: Section 1-12.5-1. Title. This chapter shall be known as the "Life Support Services Ordinance". Section 1-12.5-2. Authority and purpose. This ordinance is enacted pursuant to Chapter 401 and Section 125.01(n). Florida Statutes The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the health safety and welfare of residents of St Lucie County in need of life support services by establishing standards for issuing certificates of public convenience and necessity for emergency medical transport services advanced life support services basic life support services, air ambulances and wheelchair transport services and providing for the adoption of regulations governing the operation of such services. The Board specifically intends that the St Lucie County/Fort Pierce Fire District shall be solely responsible for administering providing and overseeing emergency first response advanced life support and basic life support pre -hospital services originating within the County. The St Lucie County Public Safety Department shall be responsible for overseeing private non -emergency transport services regulated pursuant to this passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -3- vas •.+v v.. ..._ v v + a.vi. L � J / En ordinance and ensuring that the role of such services shall be to provide on request interfacility and interhospital non -emergency transportation. Section 1-12.5-3. Definitions. The following words shall be defined as set forth below: Advanced life support ("ALS") means treatment of life threatening medical emergencies through the use of techniques including but not limited to. endotracheal _intubation the administration of drugs intravenous fluids, telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and cardiac defibrillation by a paramedic as defined in Rule 10D-66, Florida Administrative Code. Advanced life support vehicle means any state licensed and permitted ambulance or emergency medical services vehicle which provides advanced life support services. Air ambulance means any state licensed and permitted fixed -wing or rotar`/-wing aircraft used for or intended to be used for air transportation of sick or injured persons requiring or likely to require medical attention during transport. Air ambulance service means any publicly or privately owned service. licensed in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance which operates air ambulances to transport persons requiring or likely to require medical attention during transport. Ambulance means any private or publicly owned air, land or water vehicle licensed by the State of Florida that is designed constructed, reconstructed, maintained, equipped or operated and is used for or intended to be used for responding to emergency, non -emergency. or interfacility medical calls. StFUGk passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. m Basic Life Support 'BLS" means treatment of medical emergencies by a qualified person through the use of techniques such as patient assessment cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) splinting obstetrical assistance bandaging administration of oxygen. application of medical antishock trousers administration of a subcutaneous injection using a remeasured autoinjector of epinephrine to a person suffering an anaphylactic reaction, and other techniques described in the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Training Course Curriculum of the United States Department of Transportation. The term also includes other techniques which have been approved and are performed under conditions specified by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. Certificate holder means any person or persons named as owner, officer, director, or shareholder on the application for certificate of public convenience and necessity. Deficiency correction notice means a notice issued by the Public Safety Director or his designee notifying a certificate holder of a deficiency or violation under this ordinance and/or the certificate of public convenience and necessity and specifying a time period for correction. Emergency medical services means the transportation and emergency treatment of persons who are in need of emergency medical attention from any location in the County under either a basic life support (BLS) license or an advanced life support (ALSO license issued pursuant to or applied for pursuant to Section 401.25, Florida Statutes. Emergency medical call means any request for medical assistance or transportation that requires the immediate and prompt dispatch of the emergency medical StFUGk thFE) nh passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -5- m En services provider or any situation which requires the immediate and prompt provision of medical assistance or transportation to an emergency room. Emergency. Medical Services Advisory Council means the advisory committee created by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County. Florida to review and make recommendations to the Board regarding applications to provide life support and wheelchair transport services as well other matters related to the provision of such services in the County. Emergency service provider means the sole provider of prehospital first response, basic life support and advanced life support services holding a valid Class A certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by St. Lucie County. Fire Chief means the chief administrator of fire and emergency medical services of the St Lucie County/Fort Pierce Fire District charged with the responsibility and authority to supervise direct and administer the Fire District's ALS and BLS service on an emergency first responder level countywide. Inspection means the routine or periodic examination and audit of the records, personnel. vehicles. and staffing of a certificate holder. Inter -hospital transfer means the transportation of a patient requiring an ambulance with basic life support or advanced life support level of medical assistance between hospitals licensed under Chapter 395, Florida Statutes. Medical director means the licensed physician contracted pursuant to Section 401.25. Florida Statutes to give medical direction to and establish medical protocols for StF irL�k passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. emeraencv medical services personnel including paramedics and emergency medical technicians. Non -emergencyllnterfa cility transfer means the routine transfer of a patient between facilities licensed under Chapter 395 Florida Statutes. Non -emergency medical call means any request for medical assistance or transportation which does not require the immediate and prompt dispatch of the emergency medical services provider, and any situation -which does not require -the immediate and prompt provision of medical assistance and transportation to an emergency room. Patient means any person who is in need of, or may need, medical assistance or transportation. Public Safety Director means the director of the St. Lucie County Public Safety Department. charged with responsibility and authority to administer the certification of emergency medical services and non -emergency ALS and BLS and wheelchair transport services on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. Service area means the geographic area listed on a services provider's certificate of public convenience and necessity. Transfer means the transportation of a patient by air. around, or water vehicle as a result of a request for response to a medical call. Wheelchair vehicle means any privately or publicly owned land, air or water vehicle which is designed. constructed reconstructed, maintained, equipped, operated. and which passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -7- m m is used for or intended to be used for transportation of a person who is sitting in a wheelchair. and whose condition is such that the person does not require. or is not likely to require. medical attention during transport. ��- Wheelchair vehicle service means the transport of persons in a wheelchair vehicle when such persons are not in need of medical care during transport and are not likely to need medical care during transport. Section 1-12.5-4. Classification of Certificates. There shall be the following six (6) categories of certificates of public convenience and necessity in St .Lucie County: (a) Class A - Certificates of public convenience and necessity for governmental entities which use advanced life support and basic life support around. air or water vehicles to conduct a pre -hospital EMS advanced life support or basic life support service and other emeroency_transports when requested. (b) Class B - Certificates of public convenience and necessity for businesses, agencies and hospitals which use ambulances to operate a non -emergency interfacility medical transport or transfer service at the ALS or BLS level. jb Class C - Certificates of public convenience and necessity for businesses, agencies, hospitals, and governmental entities which use ambulances to operate non - emergency interfacility medical transport or transfer services under a physician's order which originate in the county and which require on -board clinical capabilities which may exceed those of a conventionally equipped and staffed ALS ambulance_ StFUGk thFG61gh passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. In m m (d) Class D - Certificates of public convenience and necessity for businesses and agencies which use ambulances based outside the county to provide specific non - emergency medical services as identified on the certificate and limited to transports originating within the county and terminating out of the county. (e) Class E - Certificates of public convenience and necessity for businesses, agencies, hospitals, and governmental entities which use air ambulances to transport persons requiring or likely to require medical attention during transport. (f) Class F - Certificates of public convenience and necessity for businesses agencies, hospitals and governmental entities which use wheelchair vehicles to provide wheelchair vehicle service. Section 1-12.5-5. Application - Information and fee required. No person, firm. governmental entity. aaency. corporation partnership or association shall operate any of the services as described in the classification of service in Section 1-12.5-4 unless it has first obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Board. Each application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be accompanied by a non-refundable filing fee to be approved by resolution of the Board and payable to the County at the time the application is submitted to the County to cover the costs and expenses incurred by the County in processing the application. An applicant for an initial certificate of public convenience and necessity shall apply to the Board in writing and complete a form provided. by the Public Safety Director which shall contain the following information: StFYGkg# passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. m *40' (1) The name and address of the applicant: the business name of the partnership and the name and address of each partner, if applicable: the names and addresses of all officers and directors if the applicant is a corporation: (2) The name and address of the applicant's medical director, unless applying for a Class F certificate. The service area which the applicant desires to serve: A_personnel roster which includes the names of all employees. positions held and their relevant licenses required by the State of Florida. license numbers and license expiration dates. . Written documentation of a background check performed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on each of the applicant's personnel. (6) A vehicle roster which describes all transport vehicles which the applicant proposes to use in St. Lucie County as well as their license and registration numbers. A current financial statement. including any public funds other than Medicaid or Medicare funds received by the applicant. If the applicant is a governmental unit, a statement of funds budgeted for this service shall be) provided. - — ----- A current certificate of insurance indicating the applicant's amount of liability insurance covering the applicant's operations. The location and description of the place or places from which the applicant will operate. A proposed rate schedule and a statement regarding the applicant's willingness to provide indigent transport services. 11) The names and addresses of at least three (3) local references: 12 The need for the proposed service in the requested service area: 13 A description of proposed service. passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -10- m eu Address of base of operations from which the proposed area(s) is(are) in'ended to be served. Such other reasonable information as may be requested by the Public Safety Director. Section 1-12.5-6. Same- Review and Investigation by Public Safety Director. (a) Upon receipt of an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the Public Safety Director shall review the application for completeness and consistency with the standards of review set forth in Section 1-12.5-9. The Public Safety Director may require additional information as may be necessary to adequately review the application. The Public Safety Director shall also conduct an investigation to determine whether a public need exists for the proposed services in the service area identified in the application. As part of his investigation the Public Safety Director shall contact the applicant's medical director, all other service providers in the county, any municipality in which the applicant desires to provide service and the local or regional trauma agency created under Chapter 395 Florida Statutes. The Public Safety Director shall complete his review and investigation within sixty (60) days of the date of receipt of the application. (b) If the Public Safety Director determines the application to be complete and consistent in accordance with the standards of review set forth in Section 1-12.5-9. the Public Safety Director shall present the application and the results of his investigation at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council for the purpose of reviewing the application and making a recommendation to the Board to grant or deny the certificate of public convenience and necessity. The Public S passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -11- M Safety Director shall provide notice of the meeting to the applicant, all other service providers in the county, and any municipality in the requested service area. (c) If the Public Safety Director determines the application to be incomplete and/or inconsistent with the standards of review set forth in Section 1-12.5-9. the Public Safety Director shall return the application to the applicant. noting the items which are not complete or have been determined to be inconsistent with the standards of review. The applicant shall have thirty (30) days to submit a revised or corrected application. Any application that has been returned to the applicant for correction and/or revision and is not resubmitted to the Public Safety Director within this period shall be considered withdrawn and the filing fee forfeited. Section 1-12.5-7. Same -Emery Medical Services Advisory Council review. The Council will review the application, consider the recommendations of the Public Safety Director, the Fire Chief, other service providers, and any effected municipality and forward a recommendation on the application to the Board. In making its recommendation to the Board, the Council shall consider the followino factors: (a) Compliance with the appropriate license requirements set forth in Chapter and apply to applicants for a Class F certificate. The population densi proposed service will operate. lorida Administrative Code.I This shall not �1 U (I V &j ,w 5 moosition—of the areas within which—th'e passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -12- OR BOOK 1 O O a. PAGE Z 5 5 5 (c) The need of the people in the proposed service area for such service A comparison of estimated annual requests for service in the particular certificate category with the current number of vehicles satisfyino requests. area. (e) The recommendation of any municipality located within the proposed service The recommendation of the local or regional trauma agency created under Chapter 395, Florida Statutes. This shall not apply to applicants for a Class F certificate (q) Such other factors related to the standards of review set forth in Section 1- 12.-9.as the Council shall deem_ appropriate. Section 1-12.5-8. Same- Board of County Commissioners review. fat Upon receipt of a recommendation from the Emergency Medical Services Council regarding an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity. the Board shall consider the application at a public hearing held no sooner than fourteen (14) days following publication at the applicant's expense of a legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation in St. Lucie County. Such notice shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CLASS " " CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY Notice is herebv given that. pursuant to Chapter 1-12.5 of the Code of Ordinances of St. Lucie County, Florida, (name of applicant) whose business address is , has made application to the Board of County Commissioners for a Class it " certificate of public convenience and necessity. The StFUGk t"� tTT 4@4 passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -13- OR BOOK 1 0 0 1 PkGE Z 5 6 7 E5 Board will consider the application at its regular meetingto held in the County Commission Chambers, St. Lucie County Administration Annex Building. 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, Florida at 7:00 pm on Dated this day of . 19 Board of County Commissioners St. Lucie Count, Florida u The Board shall issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity if the Board determines that the application complies with the requirements of this chapter and is consistent with the standards of review set forth in Section 1-12.5-9. (c) Each certificate of public convenience and necessity issued hereunder shall be signed by the chairman or the vice-chairman of the Board and attested to by the clerk of the Board. Each certificate of convenience and necessity issued pursuant to this chapter will be valid for a period of two (2) years. subject to renewal in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 1-12.5-16. Section 1-12.5-9. Same -Standards of review. The Board shall apply the following standards of review in determining whether to approve an application for certificate of public convenience and necessity: _La-j-- -Whether the application is complete and meets the minimum requirements of this chapter, Chapter 401. Florida Statutes. and Chapter 10D-66, Florida Administrative Code. This shall not apply to applicants for a Class F certificate. StIFUGk t1hpaugh passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -14- OR BOOK 1 0 0 1. "AGE 2 5-6 8 `err' area. (b) Whether a need for the proposed service exists in the proposed service (c) Whether the municipality, if any. located in the proposed service area has recommended that the Board approve the application. (d) Whether the local or regional trauma agency created under Chapter 395, Florida Statutes, has recommended that the Board approve the application. This shall not apply to applicants for a Class F certificate., Section 1-12.5-10. Insurance requirements. (a) All applicants for a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be required to provide proof of the insurance required hereunder prior to the issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity. At a minimum, the evidence of insurance shall show: (1) The type and amount of coveraae. (2) The effective dates of the coverage; and, The effective radius of the coverage. Every certificate holder shall can bodily injury and property damage insurance with solvent and responsible insurers licensed to do business in the State of Florida. to secure payment for any loss or damage resulting from any occurrence arising out of or caused by the operation or use of any of the certificate holder's motor vehicles or aircraft. passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -15- OR BOOK 1 0 0 1. "AGE - Z 5 6 y _ `erre (c) Each motor vehicle shall be insured for the sum of at least $100.000.00 for injuries to or death of any one person arisino out of any one accident: the sum of at least $300.000.00 for iniuries to or death of more than one person in any one accident: and, for the sum of at least $50,000.00 for damaoe to property arising from any one accident. Government operated service vehicles shall be insured for the sum of at least $100.000.00 for any claim or judgment and the sum of $200,000.00 total for all claims or judgments arising out of the same occurrence. Every_ insurance policy or contract for such insurance shall provide for the payment and satisfaction of any financial judgment entered against the operator and present insured. or any person driving the insured vehicle. All such insurance policies shall provide for thirty_(30) days cancellation notice to the Board. Each aircraft shall be insured for the sum of at least $100.000.00 for injuries to or death of any one person arising out of any one accident: the sum of at least $300,000.00 for injuries to or death of more than one person in any one accident: and, for the sum of at least $1.000.000.00 for damage to property arising from any one accident. Every insurance policy or contract for such insurance shall provide for the payment and satisfaction of any financial judgment entered against the operator and present insured, or any person flying the insured aircraft. All such insurance policies shall provide for thirty (30) days cancellation notice to the Board. (e) Each Class E certificate holder shall carry medical liability insurance, listing the certificate holder as the insured, with solvent and responsible insures licensed to do passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -16- ,"0 business in the State of Florida, to secure payment for any loss resulting from care and treatment of the patient by the certificate holder. Each Class E certificate holder shall be insured for the sum of at least $100.000.00 for iniuries or death of any one person and the sum of at least $300,000.00 for injuries to or death of more than one person. Every insurance policy or contract for such insurance shall provide for the payment and satisfaction of any financial judgment entered against the service. All such insurance policies shall provide for thirty (30) day cancellation notice to the Board. (f) In lieu of the insurance required by subsections (d) and (e) above. the certificate holder or applicant may furnish a certificate of self-insurance establishing that the certificate holder or applicant has self-insurance plan to provide coverage identical to what is required in subsections (d) and (e) above and that the plan has been approved by the State of Florida Department of Insurance. (q) The insurance coverage required hereunder shall be effective throughout the service area. No certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be issued prior to the effective date of the coverage The certificate holder shall maintain such insurance in full force and effect at all times during the term of the certificate. Failure to maintain the insurance coverage in full force and effect shall immediately and automatically suspend any certificate issued hereunder until proof of compliance with this section has been filled in the proper form and amounts as herein provided. StFUGk thFough passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -17- OR BOOK 1 0 0 1 - 'O1GE 2 5 7 1 M Section 1-12.5-11. Wheelc-ha4r-venic a services. No person business hospital governmental entity agency corporation_ partnership or association shall provide non -medical wheelchair transport services in St. Lucie County without a Class F certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Board of County Commissioners. ioation and other related procedures an requirements set forth in the ordinance for ambulance services shall apply to non -medical wheelchair transport services except as otherwise provided, and with the modifications set forth in this section. (c) Each wheelchair vehicle operated pursuant to a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall meet the following requirements- M Each vehicle shall have a lift operated electrically and/or hydraulically. with sufficient capacity to safely and smoothly facilitate the entrance of passengers into the vehicle and exit from the vehicle or be otherwise be constructed to safely and smoothly facilitate the entrance of passengers into the vehicle and exit from the vehicle. Each vehicle shall have for each passenger transported a positive means of securely latching or locking to the vehicles the wheelchair in which a passenger will ride The latching device shall be desianed to prevent any lateral longitudinal or vertical motion of the wheelchair within the vehicle. Each vehicle shall have for each passenger transported restraining belts or straps designed to securely confine the passenger to the wheelchair in which he is transported. Each vehicle shall have in addition to the side vision mirrors an inside rear vision mirror which will enable the driver to view the passenger compartment at the level at which the passengers ride._ passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. 5"; vn �vvn s v V i t'Hu� G/ G *ftl/ %M100 . Vehicle entry and exit doors shall be equipped with latching devices sufficient to prevent opening during movement of the vehicle. Each vehicle shall have a communication capability which may be a mobile two way radio excluding C.B. radios. with all normal accessories. and shall meet all standards and requirements as specified by the Federal Communications Commission or an answering service operating twenty-four (24) hours per day coupled with a pager system or an operating cellular phone. M Each vehicle must have a minimum of fifty-six inches (56") headroom from the finished floor to the finished ceiling in the passenger compartment and a door openino of not less than fifty-six inches (56"). The floor covering shall be permanently applied material, which can be maintained in a safe. sanitary and odor free manner, and which shall extend the full length and width of the passenger compartment. Notwithstanding the above paragraphs regulations and standards promulgated pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act shall apply where appropriate. Section 1-12.5-12. Exemptions. Any vehicle rendering services as an ambulance in the event of a major catastrophe or emergency when ambulance with permits based in the locality of the catastrophe or emergency as defined in the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement are incapacitated or insufficient in number to render the services needed and any ambulance owned and operated by the federal government shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance. Section 12.5-13. Requirements for certificate holders. Each certificate holder and its employees including paramedics and emergency medical technicians shall comply with the following: passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -19- OR BOOK- 1 0 0 a- 'PAGE 2 5 7 3 %no, 0 (a) Maintain at each place of business a copy of the standard operating procedures which the service provider will use to give general specific instruction to its personnel concerning the nature of their duties and responsibilities. These procedures shall be reviewed by the Public Safety Director prior to the effective date of the certificate. (b) Comply with all lawful directives of the Public Safety Director. the Fire Chief and the medical director involving any medical protocols and training directives not preempted by the State -of Florida. Provide continuous and uninterrupted service within the service area. Maintain the minimum number of vehicles determined by the Public Safety Director and the certificate holder's medical director to be appropriate considering the population and geographical distance of the service area, but in any event not be less than one fully staffed operating vehicle. Set Ensure that its vehicles are driven in a safe and lawful manner at all times. (( Keep posted at all business locations a copy of the certificate including the approved rate schedule The certificate holder may adjust the rate schedule without Board approval: however, the certificate holder shall maintain the adiusted rate for one year and shall notify the Public Safety Director in writing of a rate change at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the rate change. (q) Operate in compliance with all applicable federal state and local laws rules, and regulations. passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -20- UR BOOK 1 0 0 1 PAGE 2574 *40/ (h) Provide copies of vehicle run sheets and radio loos to the Public Safetv - Director upon request to the extent permitted by the public records law of the State of Florida. (i) On or before October 1 st of each year provide annual proof of insurance in the amounts required pursuant to Rule 10D-66.61. Florida Administrative_ Code. �l On or before October 1 st of each year provide a current list of all vehicles. vehicle drivers and crews and their certification levels. W Use emergency lights and sirens only for properly authorized emergency situations in compliance with state law and local law enforcement policy. A certificate holder must notify the St Lucie County 911 Communications Center when emergency lights and sirens are used in the county. Section 1-12.5-14. Inspections. The Public Safety Director or his designee shall inspect each applicant and certificate holder during review of the application and thereafter on or before October 1st as a continuing part of the certification process This inspection shall determine the continuing compliance with this ordinance and all state laws rules and regulations by the certificate holder as a condition of certificate issuance. Inspections may be conducted with or without prior notice to the certificate holder and shall be conducted whenever such inspection is deemed necessary by the Public Safety Director in order to determine compliance with this chapter and a certificate passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -21- .OR BOOK 1 0 0 1 � AGE 2 5 7 5 En holder's certificate of public convenience and necessity. Inspections shall be conducted without impeding patient care. If during the course of an inspection, a situation is found which, in the determination of the Public Safety Director, may jeopardize the safety or welfare of the service personnel or patient care the Public Safes Director shall issue a deficiency correction notice or exercise the powers necessary to ensure the certificate holder's compliance with its certificate and this ordinance The deficiency correction notice shall state the nature of the deficiency and specify a time for correction of the deficiency. Failure to correct the deficiency in the time specified in the deficiency correction notice may result in action pursuant to Section 1-12.5-17. Section 1-12.5-15. Transfer and assignability. (a) No certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to this chapter may be assigned or transferred unless the assignee or transferee first obtains the appropriate class certificate of convenience and necessity for the service to be provided. The conveyance of a majority of the ownership interest of a certificate holder shall be considered sufficient to require a new certificate of convenience and necessity. Section 1-12.5-16. Renewal of certificate. A certificate holder shall submit an application for renewal of its certificate to the Public Safety Director at least ninety (90) days prior to the date of expiration of the certificate Each application for renewal of a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee in an amount to be approved passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -22- UA tsvvn 1 v V t_ 'tiVr- G 5 / 0 Sw Cm by resolution of the Board The application for renewal shall be reviewed by the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council for compliance with the terms of the certificate and the requirements of Section 1-12 5-13 and the results of any inspections conducted pursuant to Section 1-12 5-14 Following its review. the Council shall forward a recommendation on the renewal application to the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners shall renew a certificate upon a determination that the certificate holder remains in compliance with the. terms of its certificate and this ordinance. Section 1-12.5-17. Revocation. alteration or- suspension of certificate. (a) Every certificate issued under this ordinance shall be subiect to revocation. alternation or suspension by the Board of County Commissioners if the certificate holder Tails to comply with the requirements of the certificate or this ordinance. It shall be a violation of this ordinance for any persons, business entity, hospital or governmental agency to: (1) Intentionally obstruct bar or otherwise interfere with an inspection conducted under the purview of this ordinance: (2) Knowingly make an omission of a material fact or a false statement in any application or other document filed with the Public Safety Director; Knowingly by telephone or otherwise cause to be placed or place a false emergency medical call: Knowingly violate or fail to observe any requirement of this ordinance or any rule reaulation or order under the provision of this ordinance: passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -23- Cm 4i/` Represent the certificate holder as an emergency medical transport service, an ALS service. a special limited service, or wheelchair transport service, or enaage in the business of conducting an emergency medical transport service, an ALS service. a special limited service, or wheelchair transport service without first obtaining an appropriate certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Board of County Commissioners as provided herein and obtaining the necessary State of Florida licenses. as applicable: or (6) Operate an ambulance or emergency medical services vehicle that does not meet the requirements of this ordinance and Chapter 401 Florida Statutes. - (7). Operate a wheelchair transport service vehicle that does not meet l , the requirements of Section 1-12.5-11(c). A separate and distinct offense shall be. deemed to occur each day a prohibited act occurs. (c) Complaints about a certificate holder shall be submitted in writing to the Public Safety Director to be reviewed for sufficiency. If the complaint indicates on its face that a violation of this ordinance or state law, rule or regulation has occurred, the Public Safety Director shall conduct an investigation of the complaint. The certificate holder shall provide the Public Safety Director with access to the certificate holder's business site, personnel. and documents to assist in the investigation. The Public Safety Director shall forward a copy of the complaint and his investigative report to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. (d) The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council shall consider the complaint at its next regularly scheduled meeting following completion of the Public Safety Director's investigation. The Council shall review the complaint, the Public Safety StFuGk thFGug h passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -24- M M Director's investigation reportand relevant testimony or evidence from the certificate holder and any other parties the Council deems necessary. If the Council determines that a violation has occurred. the Council shall forward the complaint to the Board of Count Commissioners for consideration Lej The Board of County Commissioners shall considerthe complaint at a public hearing following publication of notice not less than ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. If the Board makes one of the following determinations after the public hearing the Board may revoke, suspend or alter the certificate of convenience and necessity- M The certificate holder has failed or neglected to abide by this ordinance. the conditions of its certificate or Chapter 401 Florida Statutes'. The application submitted to secure a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Board of County Commissioners contains false representation or omitted material facts: The certificate holder, or its agent has demanded compensation in excess of that established in its schedule of fees filed with the Board pursuant to this ordinance" The certificate holder has failed to comply with a corrective order issued pursuant to this ordinance: The certificate holder has been adjudicated guilty of a felony provided his civil rights have not been restored: The certificate holder has been found by a court of competent jurisdiction guilty of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude: M The certificate holder has been found guilty of malpractice or negligence in the operation of its service: or, The certificate holder has had his state license revoked or suspended. StF6lG+ passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -25- `,W Mf A certificate holder whose certificate of public convenience and necessity has been revoked or sus ended pursuant to this section mail not submit an application fora new certificate fora period of one year following the effective date of the revocation. Section 1-12.5-18. Appeals. La � An applicant or certificate holder may appeal any_ decision made by the Public Safety Director to the Board by filing a petition of appeal with the Countv Administration within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of rendition of the decision The Board shall review the petition at a public meeting within th .(30) calendar days from the date of filing of the appeal The petitioner shall be provided with notice of the time, date and place of the public meeting by certified mail, return receipt requested Testimony at the public meeting shall be limited to ten 10 minutes per side, unless an extension of time is granted by the Board. The Board's decision shall be final for the purpose of administrative appeals The Board's review of the petition shall be limited to the record and the facts which were available to the Public Safety Director at the time of rendition of the decision aDpealed. The Board shall reverse the decision of the Public Safety Director if there is competent substantial evidence in the record which indicates the decision fails to comply with the chapter person aggrieved by a decision of the Board pursuant to this chapter may. within thirty (30) days after rendition of the decision petition for certiorari review to the Circuit Court in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for St. Lucie Count . &R+e-k-t ` passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -26- Section 1-12.5-19. Penalties. A violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed a misdemeanor and upon conviction the violator shall be subject to a fine not to exceed five hundred and 00/100 dollars ($500.00) and/or imprisonment in the County correctional jail for not more than sixty_(60) days, or both such fine and imprisonment PART B. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. Special acts of the Florida legislature applicable only to unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County, and adopted prior to January 1, 1969, County ordinances and County resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this ordinance are hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict. PART C. SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason field or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or circumstance, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property, or circumstance. PART D. FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE. The Clerk is hereby directed forthwith to send a certified copy of this ordinance to the Bureau of Administrative Code and Laws, Department of State, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32304. passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -27- M PART E. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption of the Board of County Commissioners. PART F. ADOPTION. After motion and second, the vote on this ordinance was as follows: Chairman Cliff Barnes ABSENT Vice Chairman Gary D. Charles, Sr. AYE Commissioner Havert L. Fenn AYE Commissioner Ken Sattler NAY Commissioner Denny Green AYE PART G. CODIFICATION. Provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of St. Lucie County, Florida, and the word 'ordinance may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention; provided, however, that parts B through G shall not be codified. PASSED AND DULY ENACTE this 20th day of February, 1995 ATTEST: BOARD OF CO Y COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE C NTY, FLORIDA­ `- DE UTY CLER CHAIRMAN• SarERIN.,fri, dr d. Underlined passages are added. W.E`a`S;Vi TS `eGC�F COUI i' —28— %✓ APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORREOT,,NESS: COUNTY ATTOON�Y '.FUGk thFGUgh passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. -29- PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING FOR ST. LUCIE COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF TRANSPORTATION _ CLASS "A" 1. Applicant for St. Lucie County Motor Carrier Permits shall comply with the following requirements: A. Provide the Public Works Director with the following: 1. A completed application for each driver applying for a Certificate of Transportation Class B. 2. A complete set of fingerprints and two (2) current passport -type photographs of the applicant. In the case of partnership, association or corporation, this information shall be obtained from all partners, associates, corporate officers, management personnel and directors. The applicant's fingerprints and current passport -type photographs are for the purpose of a criminal background check of the applicant. FINGERPRINTS ARE TAKEN AT THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - IDENTIFICATION BUREAU - 4700 W. MIDWAY ROAD, FORT PIERCE. 3. A copy of a valid State of Florida driver's license of the appropriate classification for the vehicle driven. 4. An original certificate of insurance containing the type & amount of coverage, radius of coverage, policy number, effective date & expiration date of the policy, the agent's signature & the cancellation statement completed; The certificate Holder shall reflect: ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION 2300 VIRGINIA AVENUE FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 34982 5. Applicants shall provide proof of payment of the required application fee of $100,00. Check made payable to St. Lucie County. 6. Applicant must also provide a check in the amount of $15.00 made payable to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 7. After receiving the St. Lucie County Motor Carrier Permit, a St. Lucie County Occupational License must be obtained from the St. Lucie County Tax Collector, if applicable.. 8. For further information pertaining to this application please feel free to contact Lana Tutterow at (561)462-1672 or Dot Dixon at (461)462-1673. 1K= STANDARDS FOR REVIEW 1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age. 2. The applicant must have no conviction or plea of nolo contendre', witin the preceding five (5) years to any of the following: A. Any crime involving the sale or possession of controlled substances as defined in Section 893.02, Florida Statutes (1993). B. Any crime defined by Chapter 796, Florida Statutes (1993), related to prostitution. C. Any offense related to driving under the influence of controlled substances or alcohol as set forth in Section 316.193; Florida Statutes (1993). 3. Have no conviction, or plea of guilty or nolo contendre', to any criminal offense or felony involving the use of deadly weapons unless the civil rights of the applicant or certificate holder have been restored. 4. Have no revocation or suspension, within the preceding three (3) years of a State of Florida driver's license. 5. Have no more than two (2) traffic infractions resulting in accidents in the preceding three (3) years. 6. Have no more than four (4) convictions of moving traffic violations in the preceding eight (8) years. H:\WP\LET-rERS\MTRCARRIER.CK.WPD -1- APPLICATION FEE: RECEIPT: DATE: CLASS "A" CORPORATION Name of Corporation: Date of Incorporation: State of Incorporation: Adress and telephone number of Corporate Headquarters in Florida: Address: Telephone Number: lame, aaaress ana telephone number of Resident agent, it a troreign corporation: Name: Address: Phone Number: ALL CORPORATE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: NAME: HOME ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH: LIST ALL PREVIOUS ADDRESSES FOR THE FIVE (5) YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THIS APPLICATION: (Photo) m m -2- NAME: HOME ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH: LIST ALL PREVIOUS ADDRESS FOR THE FIVE (5) YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THIS APPLICATION: NAME: HOME ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH: LIST OF ALL PREVIOUS ADDRESSES FOR THE FIVE (5) YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THIS APPLICATION: LIST ALL MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL FOR CORPORATION/BUSINESS: NAME: HOME ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH: LIST ALL PREVIOUS ADDRESSES FOR THE FIVE (5) YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THIS APPLICATION: cm m 193 NAME: HOME ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH: LIST ALL PREVIOUS ADDRESSES FOR THE FIVE (5) YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THIS APPLICATION: NAME: HOME ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH: LIST ALL PREVIOUS ADDRESSES FOR THE FIVE (5) YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THIS APPLICATION: NAME: HOME ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH: LIST ALL PREVIOUS ADDRESSES FOR THE FIVE (5) YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THIS APPLICATION: N",04 -4- List all certificates of transportation, permits, or authorizations granted or denied (indicate which) to the applicant by a governmental entity within preceding three (3) years: List all failures by applicant to perform on a motor carrier contract, franchise or license within six (6) years preceding date of application: Geographic area to be served from applicant's base of operations: 50 mile radius 250 mile radius A description of the type of transportation service which the applicant desires to furnish, including whether taxicab, limousine, or other. A brief description of the number, kinds and types of vehicles to be used, seating capacity of the vehicles, a statement indicating whether each vehicle is accessible for persons with disabilities and a description of the accessibility features of each vehicle; and the State of Florida motor vehicle license number of each. Type of Vehicle: I Seating Capacity (including driver) En E5 -5- A statement indicating whether the applicant has paid its current annual State of Florida license tax on motor vehicles for hire for all motor vehicles to be used by the applicant and whether appropriate license tax is affixed to each such vehicle. Please provide legible copy of current and valid vehicle registrations for each vehicle used. A record of all vehicular and pedestrian accidents involving property damage and/or personal injury that the applicant has been directly involved in, which have occurred within five (5) yeas of the date of the application, including an identification of all final judgements and/or criminal findings, along with any other pertinent information: A record of all crimes (excluding traffic) of which the applicant has been convicted within five (5) yeas preceding the date of the application. This information shall be obtained from all corporate officers and/or directors: TO BE ATTESTED TO BEFORE A NOTARY PUBLIC: STATE:_ COUNTY: BEFORE ME, AN OFFICER DULY QUALIFIED TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND TAKE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, PERSONALLY APPEARED OF. COUNTY 'ATE OF KNOWN TO ME TO BE THE PERSON HEREIN DESCRIBED AND SUBSCRIBING HERETO, AND ON OATH DEPOSES AND SAYS: THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS APPLICATION, TO BE BEST OF HIS/HER KNOWLEDGE, ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledge before me on Day of , 19 , by who is personally known to me or who has produced as identification. (Seal) Signature of Notary CM M -6- A. An applicant or Certificate holder may appeal any decision made by the Public Works Director to the Board of County Commissioners by filing a petition of appeal with the County Administrator within thirty (3) calendar days from the date of the filing of the appeal. The petitioner shall be provided with notice of the time, date and place of the public meeting by certified mail, return receipt requested, and invited to attend. Testimony at the public meeting shall be limited to ten (10) minutes per side, unless an extension of time is granted by the Board. The Board's decision shall be final for the purpose of administrative appeals. The Board's review of the petition shall be limited to the record and facts which were available to the Public Works Director at the time of rendition of the decision appealed. The Board shall revoke the decision of the Public Works Director if there is competent substantial evidence in the record that the decision fails to comply with this article. Any person desiring to appeal a decision of the Board under this section may appeal a decision of the Board under this section may apply for judicial relief by writ of certiorari to the Circuit Court in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for St. Lucie County within thirty (3) days after rendition of the decision by the Board Review shall be governed by the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. HAW MAPPLICAT\MTRCARR 1 PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING FOR ST. LUCIE COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS "B" w - Applicant for St. Lucie County Motor Carrier Permits shall comply with the following requirements: A. Provide the Public Works Director with the following: 1. A completed application 2. Three (3) current passport type photographs of the applicant. 3. A complete set of fingerprints for the applicant. Fingerprints are taken at the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Department, Identification Bureau, 4700 W. Midway Road, Fort - Pierce. 4. A copy of a valid State of Florida driver's license of the appropriate classification for the vehicle driven. 2. Applicants shall provide proof of payment of the required application fee of $100,00. Check made payable to St. Lucie County, 3. Applicant must also provide a fee of $15,00. Check made payable to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 4. After receiving the St. Lucie County Motor Carrier Permit, a St. Lucie County Occupational License must be obtained from the St. Lucie County Tax Collector. 5. For any further information pertaining to this application please feel free to contact - Lana Tutterow at (561)462-1672 or Dot Dixon at (461)462-1673. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW 1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age. 2. The applicant must have no conviction or plea of nolo contendre', witin the preceding five (5) years to any of the following: A. Any crime involving the sale or possession of controlled substances as defined in Section 893.02, Florida Statutes (1993). B. Any crime defined by Chapter 796, Florida Statutes (1993), related to prostitution. LM M C. Any offense related to driving under the influence of controlled substances or alcohol as set forth in Section 316.193; Florida Statutes (1993). 3. Have no conviction, or plea of guilty or nolo contendre', to any criminal offense or felony involving the use of deadly weapons unless the civil rights of the applicant or certificate holder have been restored. 4. Have no revocation or suspension, within the preceding three (3) years of a State of Florida driver's license. 5. Have no more than two (2) traffic infractions resulting in accidents in the preceding three (3) years. 6. Have no more than four (4) convictions of moving traffic violations in the preceding eight (8) years. revised 09/21/99 0 -1- APPLICATION FEE: RECEIPT: DATE: CERTIFICATE OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS "B" Applicant's Full Name: Address: City: TCounty: State: Zip: Date of Birth: —T—Place of Birth: Citizen of United States: Yes ( ) No( ) Telephone Number: ( ) Social Security Number: The name and address of the individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other entity that owns, controls, operates, exercises dominion over, contracts for, or manages the motor vehicle(s) which will be operated by the applicant to provide passenger transportation services to the public for compensation. Name: Address: I Business Phone Number: ( ) List all motor carrier certificates, Certificate of Transportation, or authorizations granted or denied to the applicant by a governmental entity within the preceding three (3) years. (Photo) -2- TO BE ATTESTED TO BEFORE A NOTARY PUBLIC: STATE: COUNTY: BEFORE ME, AN OFFICER DULY QUALIFIED TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND TAKE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, PERSONALLY APPEARED OF COUNTY STATE OF KNOWN TO ME TO BE THE PERSON HEREIN DESCRIBED AND SUBSCRIBING HERETO, AND ON OATH DEPOSES AND SAYS: THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS APPLICATION, TO BE BEST OF HIS/HER KNOWLEDGE, ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledge before me on Day of , 19 , by who is personally known to me or who has produced As identification. (Seal) Signature of Notary H:\WP\LETTERSWOTOR.CER.WPD M In BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS March 16, 2000 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: �•`y� PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT �OR1�Q' As per our conversation on Monday, March 13, 2000, Contractor Licensing Division doesn't issue a Certificate of Need and is not aware that a Certificate of Need is needed to obtain a motor carrier license. After reviewing the motor carrier ordinance with you, we did not find any mention of a Certificate of Need and it's our contention that this is issued by Jack Southern and the Public Safety Department. My current staff and I, are not aware of receiving any memo's related to this Certificate of Need process. Therefore, we are not responsible for the issuing of a Certificate of Need. I will be having my staff look into this problem. We will also work on a correction. As I stated, we apologize for any inconvenience but different departments operate under different guidelines and this particular guideline was set by the Public Safety Department. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Dennis A. Bunt Code Enforcement Supervisor rij 3 -are re JOHN D. BRUHN, Disrricr No. 1 • DOUG COWARD. Disrricr No. 2 • PAULA A. LEWIS. Disrricr No. 3 • FRANNIE HUTCHINSON, Disrricr No. 4 • CLIFF BARNES, Disrricr No. 5 County Adminisrroror - Douglas M. Anderson 2300 Virginio Avenue • Fr. Pierce, FL 34982 Public Works: (561) 462-1485 9 FAX (561) 462-2362 J ♦ - _ . I - . CT. LUCIE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL BYLAWS ARTICLE I - NAME Section 1. The name of this County Emergency organization shall be the St. Lucie Medical Services Advisory Council. ARTICLE 11 -PURPOSE Section 1. The purpose and scope of the activities of this Council shall include the following: A. To study and analyze the problems associated with emerg nrvp�r--c; �"►c� throughout the St. Lucie County service area. B. To Develop and promote standards for the provision emergency medical services in the St. LucieCountyservice area. C. To encourage and assist with the training and education of both the professional and the general public in the provision of emergency medical care. D. To foster and promote research into improved methods of emergency medical service provision. . t � SLi! F-'U EL 1 C • '�.HFETY EUC ,40 i 4C.2, 1 r 7 F E7 E. To recommend .to the Board of County Commissioners, after careful study artd evaluation, courses of action k. designated to improve and coordinate countywide emergency medical services. This does not preclude working with other. Count Agencies to dvelop recommendations for submission to the Board of C develop Commissioners. ounty ARTICLE IiI - MEMBERSHIP Section 1. The membership of the St. Lucie County Emergent Medical Services Advisory Council shall be composed of seven members -- five appointed by the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners and one representative from Lawnwood and a representative from the Port St. Lucie Hospital for a term of four (4) years. Section 2. Should a member have three consecutive absences from regular meetings, the Secretary shall so advise the Council and the Council may request the member organization to make another appointment. Section 3. The meeting shall be open to all public agencies and community leaders to participate as non -voting members. Section 4. Any community group or individual community leader with an interest in Emergency Medical Services may be asked to join by the Board of County Commissioners. ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS Section 1. Notice of time, place and Purpose f special meetings of the Couricil shall be served regularupon and each member of the Council not less than five days before such meetings. Section 2. Special meetings of the Council ma be lime by the Y called at any Chairman and shall be called by the Secretary upon the request, in writing, of not less than r .•� mac.-96 T U E 0 1 : -= 1 PN S PUBLIC SAFET-r' EOC 407 462 1 7-z F' . 04 five members of the Council. Section 3. A majority of the voting members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at any regular or special meeting of the Council. Each member is entitled to one vote. Section 4. Election of officers will be held at the October meeting. ARTICLE .V - COMMITTEES Section 1. The Chairman is empowefed to appoint such committees and task forces as are deemed necessary for the successful execution of the Council programs. Section 2. A Nominating Committee shall present, one month prior to the annual election, a slate of nominees for election. The Nominating Committee shall be composed of three members of the Council. ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS Section 1. The officers of this Council shall be a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary. All officers shall be voting members. Section 2. The term of office for all officers of the Council shall be one (1) year. Their terms of office will begin on the first day of the month following their election in October. Section 3. A vacancy in any office maybe filled by appointment by the Chairman at any regular meeting or special meeting called for that purpose. Section 4. Duties: A Chairman: The Chairman shall perform the normal duties of a presiding officer. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings, appoint Standing Committees or any other Committee deemed necessary, except the Nomination ITEM NO. 6-A DATE: March 21, 2000 CONSENT [ ] REGULAR [ X ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] Leg. [ ] Quasi -JD. [ X ] TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY (DEPT): Public Works Department � e artme Heafd SUBJECT: Request for County Commission to declare unsafe `the three) stbuctures located at 4202 Oleander Avenue, Fort Pierce. BACKGROUND: The three structures located at 4202 Oleander Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL, have been determined to be unsafe by the Building Official. The County Commission must take affirmative action to declare the structures unsafe and hold a public hearing to take appropriate action to remove the safety hazard. FUNDS AVAIL.: Other Contractual Services, Acct No. 102-2415-534000-200 PREVIOUS ACTION: After inspection, the Building Official declared the three structures unsafe and a public nuisance on February 1, 2000. RECOMMENDATION: Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, County Staff recommends that the Board declare the three structures located at 4202 Oleander Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe and that the Board hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. [X ] APPROVED [ ] OTHER: County Attorney: [ ] DENIED Doupla County Mgt & Budget: Purchasing: Originating Dept: Other: Finance: (copies only): (57Agenda.lst - 4202 Oleander Avenue) $FF. 11/4/93 Other: Anderson ,dministrator MEMORANDUM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Raymond L. Wazny, Public Works Director(,�� DATE: March 15, 2000 SUBJECT: Request to declare th 4202 Oleander Avenue, and to request a appropriate actions. e three structures located at Fort Pierce, Florida unsafe public hearing to consider Under the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code or Ordinances and Compiled Laws the three structures located at 4202 Oleander Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida, were inspected on February 1, 2000, and they have been determined to be unsafe and to constitute a public nuisance. A copy of the Certified Report of Inspection of the Structures describing the condition of the buildings for filing with the Board is attached to this memorandum. Under the provisions of Section 2-5-43 it is recommended that the Board accept the Certified Report of Inspection of Buildings for filing and declare the three structures to be unsafe and that a public hearing be held so that the Board may take such further action as is appropriate with regard to the unsafe buildings located at 4202 Oleander Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida. RLW:ewc Enclosure as noted H:\WP\C0NDEMN\57MEM01.BCC SWv' En CERTIFIED BUILDING OFFICIAL REPORT DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2000 THREE BUILDINGS AT 4202 OLEANDER AVENUE, FORT PIERCE, FL The three buildings located at 4202 Oleande r Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida have been damaged and are manifestly unsafe and unsanitary for use as single family dwellings. The buildings are in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance. Specific conditions which exist include: damaged interior walls and ceilings damaged electrical system damaged roof structure open and unsecured Under the provisions of Section 302.1.1 of the Standard Unsafe Building Code, the three buildings at 4202 Oleander Avenue in Fort Pierce, FL are determined to be UNSAFE OND Y, P.E. -ld ng Offici 1 St. cie Coun RLW:ewc 57inspections.1 st *fto✓ M Tr_ EOU�' ea aaaa� ►2 ITEM NO. 6 — B DATE: March 21, 2000 CONSENT [ ] REGULAR [ X ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] Leg.[ ] Quasi -JD. [ X PRESENTED BY: TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1 SUBMITTED BY (DEPT) : Publrks j]EanaYtmP_nt D ar n ead T�BJECT• Request for County Commission to declare uns fe five bui dings located at 120 Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida. BACKGROUND The Buildings located at 120 Midway Road, Fort Pierce, FL, have been County determined to be unsafe by the Building Official. The commission must take affirmative action to declare the five buildings unsafe and hold a public hearing to take appropriate action to remove the safety hazard. AVAIL.: Other Contractual Services, Acct No. 102-2415-534000-200 FUNDS After inspection, the Building Official declared the five buildings PREVIOUS ACTION: unsafe and a public nuisance on February 1, 2000. Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. RECOMMENDATION' Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, County Staff recommends that the Board declare the five buildings located at 120 Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe and that the Board hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. COMMISSION ACTION• [X] APPROVED [ ] DENIED _ ZAndersonistrator [ ] OTHER: Coordination/Signatures County Attorney: Mgt & Budget: Purchasing: Originating Dept: Other: Other: Finance: (copies only): (53Agenda.1st - 120 Midway Road) EFF. 11/4/93 M M MEMORANDUM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CODE COMPIJANCE DIVISION TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Raymond L. Wazny, Public Works Director DATE: March 15, 2000 SUBJECT: Request to declare the five buildings located at 120 Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida unsafe and to request a public hearing to consider appropriate actions Under the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code or Ordinances and Compiled Laws the five buildings located at 120 Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, was inspected on February 1, 2000, and it has been determined to be unsafe and to constitute a public nuisance. A copy of the Certified Report of Inspection of the Structure describing the condition of the building for filing with the Board is attached to this memorandum. Under the provisions of Section 2-5-43 it is recommended that the Board accept the Certified Report of Inspection of Buildings for filing and declare the building to be unsafe and that a public hearing be held so that the Board may take such further action as is appropriate with regard to the five buildings located at 120 Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida. RLW:ewc Enclosure as noted H:\WP\C0NDEMN\53MEM0.PWD ADDRESS: BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 120 MIDWAY ROAD, FORT PIERCE FL A IV a�p cm CERTIFIED BUILDING OFFICIAL REPORT DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2000 FIVE BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 120 MIDWAY ROAD FORT PIERCE, FL The five buildings located at 120 Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, have been damaged and are manifestly unsafe and unsanitary for use as single family dwellings. The buildings are in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance. Specific conditions which exist include: damaged floor structure damaged interior walls and ceilings, damaged plumbing damaged electrical system damaged roof structure open and unsecured Under the provisions of Section 302.1.1 of the Standard Unsafe Building Code, the five buildings at 120 Midway Road, Fort Pierce, FL are determined to be UNSAFE. JJ OND W.A�Y, P.E. -ld- g Offic St. Cie Coun RLW :ewc 53inspections.1st *✓' AGENDA REOUINd ITEM NO. 6-C DATE: March 21, 2000 CONSENT [ ] REGULAR [ X ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] Leg. I l Quasi-,TD. I % TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY di ), t (DEPT) : Public Works Department D rt/ SUBJECT: Request for County Commission to declare unsafe a buildi at 103 Balsa Road, Fort Pierce, Florida. BACKGROUND The Building located at 103 Balsa Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, has been determined to be unsafe by the Building Official. The County Commission must take affirmative action to declare the building unsafe and hold a public hearing to take appropriate action to remove the safety hazard. FUNDS AVAIL.: Other Contractual Services, Acct No. 102-2415-534000-200 ACTION: After inspection, the Building Official declared the building unsafe PREVIOUS and a public nuisance on February 1, 2000. RECOMMENDATION: Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, County Staff recommends that the Board declare the building located at 103 Balsa Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe and that the Board hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. COMMISSION ACTION: [k ] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Do Fg1sndersonCoministrator Coordination/Sianatures County Attorney: Mgt & Budget: Purchasing: Originating Dept: Other: Other: Finance: (copies only): (54Agenda.1st - 103 Balsa Road) EFF. 11/4/93 *4w `fto FROM: MEMORANDUM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Board of County Commissioners Raymond L. Wazny, Public Works Director DATE: March 15, 2000 SUBJECT: Request to declare Balsa Road, Fort request a public actions. the building located at 103 Pierce, Florida unsafe and to hearing to consider appropriate Under the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code or Ordinances and Compiled Laws the building located at 103 Balsa Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, was inspected on February 1, 2000, and it has been determined to be unsafe and to constitute a public nuisance. A copy of the Certified Report of Inspection of the Structure describing the condition of the building for filing with the Board is attached to this memorandum. Under the provisions of Section 2-5-43 it is recommended that the Board accept the Certified Report of Inspection of Buildings for filing and declare the building to be unsafe and that a public hearing be held so that the Board may take such further action as is appropriate with regard to the unsafe building located at 103 Balsa Road, Fort Pierce, Florida. RLW:ewc Enclosure as noted H:\WP\CONDEMN\54MEMO.BCC M CERTIFIED BUILDING OFFICIAL REPORT DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2000 BUILDING LOCATED AT 103 BALSA ROAD FORT PIERCE, FL The fire damaged, brown, wood framed building located at 103 Balsa Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, has been damaged and is manifestly unsafe and unsanitary for use as a single family dwelling. This building is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance. Specific conditions which exist include: damaged interior walls and ceilings, damaged electrical system damaged roof structure Under the provisions of Section 302.1.1 of the Standard Unsafe Building Code, the building at 103 Balsa Road in Fort Pierce, FL is determined to be UN. ATE• RA Buil St. Lu ie RLW:ewc 54inspections.1 st , P.E. NMOO, TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS F-,TeWZP'1EW-!#- 0 -- spNe M � W�� � 0 y SUBMITTED BY (DEPT): Publi Works DenAXIMA t DATE: March 21, 2000 CONSENT L ] REGULAR [ % ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] Leg.[ l Quasi -JD. [ X l SENTED BY: SUBJECT:_ Request for County Commission to declare unsafe yhe building located at 3906 Avenue K, Fort Pierce. BACRGROUNDi The Building located at 3906 Avenue K, Fort Pierce, FL, has been determined to be unsafe by the Building Official. The County Commission must take affirmative action to declare the building unsafe and hold a public hearing to take appropriate action to remove the safety hazard. T'S AVAIL.: Other Contractual Services, Acct No. 102-2415-534000-200 PREVIOUS _ACXIgXL After inspection, the Building Official declared the building unsafe and a public nuisance on February 1, 2000. orn�urMF'NDATION: Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, County Staff recommends that the Board declare the building located at 3906 Avenue K, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe and that the Board hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. [X ] APPROVED [ ] OTHER: County Attorney: [ ] DENIED 1teAnderson Administrator Coordination/Signatures Mgt & Budget: Purchasing: Originating Dept: Other: Finance: (copies only): (58Agenda.lst - 3906 Avenue K) EFF. 11/4/93 Other: En M MEMORANDUM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Raymon d L. Wazny, Public Works Director DATE: March 15, 2000 Request to declare the building located at 3906 Avenue K, Fort Pierce, SUBJECT: Florida unsafe and to request a public hearing to consider appropriate actions. Under the ordinancesArticle compiled LawsChapter the2buildingthe Lucie locatedat County Codee orr Or 3906 Avenue K, Fort Pierce, Florida, was inspected on February 1, 2000, and it has beenodetefm�hedto e Certifiedsafe Reportdofolnspectioneof public nuisance. A PY o the Structure describing the condition of the building for filing with the Board is attached to this memorandum. Under the provisions of Report of 3it is lnspection recommended eBuildings for that the Board accept the CertifiedP public filing and declare the building to be unsafe and that a p hearing be held so tretrdetoBoard the unsafetake buildingulocatedcato3906 as is appropriate with ga Avenue K, Fort Pierce, Florida. RLW:ewc Enclosure as noted H:\WP\CONDEMN\58MEMO.BCC ADDRESS: BUILDING LOCATED AT 3906 AVENUE K. FORT PIERCE, FL A B 0 M CERTIFIED BUILDING OFFICIAL REPORT DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2000 BEIGE BLOCK BUILDING LOCATED AT 3906 AVENUE K FORT PIERCE, FL The fire damaged beige block buildings located at 3906 Avenue K, Fort Pierce, Florida, has been damaged and is manifestly unsafe and unsanitary for use as a single family dwelling. The building is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance. Specific conditions which exist include: damaged interior walls and ceilings damaged plumbing damaged electrical system damaged roof structure Under the provisions of Section 302.1.1 of the Standard Unsafe Building Code, the building at 3906 Avenue K, Fort Pierce, FL is determined to be UNSAFE (ng D L. , P.E. Buifficial St.ounty RLW:ewc 58inspections.1st fir, AGENDA REOUtd ITEM NO. 6-E DATE: March 21, 2000 CONSENT [ ] REGULAR [ X ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] Leg. [ I Quasi -JD. [ X I TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY (DEPT) : Public Works Department rtment SUBJECT: Request for County Commission to declare uns fe fourlad uildings located at 1903 S. 37th Street, Fort Pierce, Florida. BACKGROUND: The Buildings located at 1903 S. 37th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, have been determined to be unsafe by the Building Official. The County Commission must take affirmative action to declare the four buildings unsafe and hold a public hearing to take appropriate action to remove the safety hazard. FUNDS AVAIL.: Other Contractual Services, Acct No. 102-2415-534000-200 PREVIOUS ACTION: After inspection, the Building Official declared the four building unsafe and a public nuisance on February 1, 2000. RECOMMENDATION• Pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, County Staff recommends that the Board declare the four buildings located at 1903 S. 37th Street, Fort Pierce, Florida, to be unsafe and that the Board hold a public hearing on May 2, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible to take such further action as is appropriate under Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the Code. [X ] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: County Attorney: Mgt & Budget: Originating Dept: Other: Finance: (copies only): (55Agenda.1st - 1903 S. 37th Street) EFF. 11/4/93 D gAnderson Coupl Administrator Purchasing: Other: *%W `'fir MEMORANDUM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Raymond L. Wazny, Public Works Director DATE: March 15, 2000 SUBJECT: Request to declare the four buildings located at 1903 S. 37t" Street, Fort Pierce, Florida unsafe and to request a public hearing to consider appropriate actions. Under the provisions of Article III of Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code or Ordinances and Compiled Laws the four buildings located at 1903 S. 37th Street, Fort Pierce, Florida, were inspected on February 1, 2000, and they have been determined to be unsafe and to constitute a public nuisance. A copy of the Certified Report of Inspection of the Structure describing the condition of the four buildings for filing with the Board is attached to this memorandum. Under the provisions of Section 2-5-43 it is recommended that the Board accept the Certified Report of Inspection of Buildings for filing and declare the four buildings to be unsafe and that a public hearing be held so that the Board may take such further action as is appropriate with regard to the unsafe building located at 103 Balsa Road, Fort Pierce, Florida. RLW:ewc Enclosure as noted H:\WP\C0NDEMN\55MEM0.BCC •.i lell- a 1 0 M Fir CERTIFIED BUILDING OFFICIAL REPORT DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2000 FOUR BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 1903 S. 37T11 STREET FORT PIERCE, FL The four buildings located at 1903 South 37`h Street, Fort Pierce, Florida, have been damaged and are manifestly unsafe and unsanitary for use as single family dwellings. The buildings are in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance. Specific conditions which exist include: damaged floor structure damaged interior walls and ceilings damaged plumbing damaged electrical system damaged roof structure open and unsecured Under the provisions of Section 302.1.1 of the Standard Unsafe Building Code, the four buildings at 1903 S. 37th Street in Fort Pierce, FL are determined to be UNSAFE RA4�MiND L. Y, P.E. BuiOfficial St. County RLW:ewc 55 inspections. 1 st AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney ITEM�10 . 1I-� DATE: March 21,2000 REGULAR [XX] PUBLIC HEARING [] CONSENT[] PRESENTED BY: Robert O. Freeman Bond Counsel SUBJECT: Resolution No. 00-68 - Loan from North Hutchinson Island Utilities to Finance System Expansion BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum FUNDS AVAILABLE: PREVIOUS ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution No. 00-68 as drafted. COMMISSION ACTION: [ �] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: ,) Review and Approvals County Attorney: Management & Budget originating Dept. Other: Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) Douglas Anderson ounty Administrator Purchasing: Other: Eff. 5196 MEMORANDUM To: Daniel S. McIntyre, County Attorney St. Lucie County, Florida Copy: William D. Blazak, Utilities Director Christann K. Hartley, Finance Director Marie Gouin, Interim Management/Budget Manager From: Robert O. Freeman Date: March 8, 2000 Re: Loan from North Hutchinson Island Utilities to finance system expansion The question has been raised whether approximately $68,000 of the moneys held in any of the funds and accounts established pursuant to Resolution No. 92-167 (the "Bond Resolution") for the benefit of the North Hutchinson Island Water and Sewer System (the "System") could be expended to pay the cost of line extensions along Highway A-1-A. These line extensions would enable additional customers to connect to the System and would produce additional revenues for the System. The specific advance being considered is to provide financing in lieu of "external" special assessment financing; therefore, the money advanced would be repaid to the funds and accounts from which it was advanced, with interest, from the proceeds of special assessments levied against the benefited properties. In essence, the System would gain additional customers at no cost to the System. Howard Osterman has endorsed the idea of adding these customers as benefiting both the System's financial strength and the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the System's service area. In reviewing the provisions of Section 3.03 of the Bond Resolution governing the use and application of the revenues of the System and the moneys on deposit in the funds and accounts established pursuant to the Bond Resolution, Moneys could theoretically be advanced from either the Revenue Fund or from the Renewal and Replacement ("R&R") Fund. System revenues not required to be deposited into the Sinking Fund and accounts therein or into the Renewal and Replacement Fund are available to be used for System purposes, and in light of the provisions of Sections 5.01(B) and (J) of the Bond Resolution (efficient and economical System _ 1 - March 2, 2000/10:11 AM 4861 v 1/28902-00089/M-McINTYRE operation and mandatory connection, respectively), I would conclucTe that adding customers is a System purpose. The Renewal and Replacement Fund has a mandatory deposit requirement: one -twelfth (1/12th) of 5% of System revenues for the prior year are required to be deposited into the R&R Fund each month if there is not on deposit therein the sum of $500,000 (or such other amount as may be required by the Consulting Engineer). To the extent that moneys were advanced from the R&R Fund, the impact on the revenue requirements for the current and next Fiscal Year should be examined to see what the impact would be (logically, if $500,000 is on deposit and $68,000 is drawn out, approximately $5,667 per month would have to be deposited into the R&R Fund in the next 12 months to cure the deficiency). I The other approach would be to make the loan from the Revenue Fund. The Revenue Fund, unlike the R&R Fund, has no minimum deposit requirement, but, the use of moneys in the Revenue Fund is restricted to transfers to the R&R Fund until all Futures have been paid. Based on conversations about a possible financing for a water storage tank and payoff of the remaining Futures obligation, I get the impression that this condition is not yet satisfied. Therefore, this is not considered an available option at this time. 2 Finally, I would recommend bringing the County's Rebate Consultant into this loop at the outset in order to obtain their agreement on the treatment of "interest" received on the loan for rebate calculation purposes. I would not think that there would be any rebate ramifications since neither the Revenue Fund nor the Renewal and Replacement Fund are funded with bond proceeds or would be considered to be reasonably expected to be used to pay debt service on the outstanding bonds. The attached resolution would authorize the advance of moneys from the R&R Fund and the attached Memo would constitute the evidence of the advance for accounting purposes. Robert O. Freeman ' Another theoretical approach would be to treat the loan from the R&R Fund as an "investment" of R&R Fund moneys. Moneys in the R&R Fund not needed for current System purposes can be invested in Authorized Investments, defined with respect to the County's investment policy, as limited by the provisions of the commitment for the AMBAC bond insurance policy insuring the Series 1997 Refunding Bonds. Notwithstanding that we know the likelihood of collection using the uniform method under Chapter 197, Florida Statutes, to be very high, there is no provision for investing moneys held in the funds and accounts in unrated securities. Therefore, I think the $500,000 minimum would have to be restored as outlined above. 2 Assuming that all Futures have been paid and that Revenue Fund moneys could be used to make the loan, I would observe that the Revenue Fund is the fund from which Sinking Fund and R&R Fund deposits are made, so a loan from the Revenue Fund would need to be based on the conclusion that the moneys loaned would not be needed for deposit purposes prior to the times that principal and interest on the loan were repaid. _ 2 - March 2, 2000/10:11 AM 486 I v I /28902-00089/M-Mc MTY RE `h✓' m REPORT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY CONVERSION PLAN FOR EXISTING HOMEOWNER WELL AND SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS PREPARED BY HOWARD C. OSTERMAN, INC. 4630 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE - PMB 396 CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33067 too 'd Z360t� V36:131 MKiS0 '0 GHVA0H 61: � [ INV 66 20- 'A0N 0 E5 a REPORT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY CONVERSION PLAN FOR EXISTING HOMEOWNER WELL AND SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS PURPOSE The Utility Department has requested that a plan be developed addressing the feasibility of converting wells and/or private septic tank systems presently serving individual residences in North Hutchinson Island. As the quality of water deteriorates from private wells, there are increasingly frequent requests for service from the North Hutchinson district facilities of the County. It is recognized that any such program should contain inducements or economic incentives to be made available to the homeowner in order to bring the substantial capital costs into a feasible level. This report is intended to address such a plan. THE PROBLEM Any conversion program must address the significant economic barriers that generally make it extremely difficult to offer individual homeowners an acceptable plan to abandon either their private wells or septic tanks, or both, and accept services from the public utility. It is recognized that the homeowner already has an investment in a private water well and/or septic tank, and must abandon those facilities and support or pay the capital cost necessary to provide a connection to central service facilities. In addition, most utilities, like the County's North Hutchinson system, have connection charges reflecting the allocable share of the capital cost of treatment plant facilities. Furthermore, accrued £00 'd Z36LD2 636:131 10NU,LS0 '0 al!401-1 61: E I 0N(1S) 66 ,Z0- 'R0V M 2 revenue guarantees are assessed to new customers reflecting a reimbursement to the County's North Hutchinson Island district of the cost of carrying unused plant capacity. The accrued guaranteed revenue charge is equal to one year's base facility charges. Once the capital charges and revenue items are identified, the actual cost of constructing the lines; the laterals to the lot; the interconnection of household facilities, and the abandonment of the septic tank or, in some cases, the well, can be determined. Generally, however, water production wells on site can be utilized for irrigation. Once all of the charges are identified, the matter of financing must be considered. For the average homeowner, all the foregoing expenses are too significant to pay in cash at the time of interconnection and thus some sort of financing, usually a voluntary or involuntary assessment program is necessary. Once interest is added to all of the charges, the customer winds up paying approximately double of what the actual costs are. All of these factors serve to render most conversion programs unfeasible, as being excessively expensive and, as a result, well and septic tank conversions are not made. All of the foregoing factors have been considered In the recommended plan set forth below. THE CONVERSION PLAN We believe it is essential to note that the customer, the utility system and the public generally usually benefit from the conversion of an on -site system to a central water and wastewater supply, All of the customers of North Hutchinson would benefit through the addition of customers, thereby making the system more cost effective for all. The individual homeowner has materially better service, which is generally the motivating factor in requesting conversion. In the case of wastewater conversions, the public generally and the environment benefit by reducing the waste load that generally migrates to nearby P00 'd Z36LM 636: 131-.0M11S0 '3 UV,140H 61: � I (,NnS) 66 ,Z0- 'AM En EM 3 receiving streams and waters. We believe it is fitting to balance these benefits and offer an inducement to homeowners who convert to central facilities. The County is restricted by its bond covenants from furnishing free or unmetered service, or waiving any of its uniform rates, fees and charges. However, in two specific areas, we believe the County can offer to potential conversion customers two very important inducements. The first relates to the accrued revenue charge, which the Utility levies against all of its new customers. The accrued guaranteed revenue charge, or AGRF, reimburses the system for the carrying cost of the treatment plant capacity for one year prior to the actual hook-up of a new customer. There is a real question of interpretation as to whether the charge should apply to customers who are abandoning their own system and converting to central facilities of the County. It can be and, we believe should be, interpreted that the County was not supporting capacity for this particular customer while the customer was on their own individual water and/or wastewater septic tank system. This charge was specifically designed for circumstances where new construction is added to the system where no previous system existed. In such circumstances, the rate payers of the system have been supporting the allocable plant capacity through the payment of rates sufficient to support the entire system. The conversion customer was supporting its own system during the period it was operating, and we believe such circumstances present a situation which is fully distinguishable from the original purpose of the AGRF charge. The County's North Hutchinson system is not carrying capital surpluses which could indicate the ability to run new facilities past vacant and converting lots. To do so, would discriminate between all consumers who have paid the appropriate line charges as well as plant connection fees. We believe, however, that the County can advance these charges and recover them through the institution of a voluntary assessment program w' hout interest, thereby enabling the conversion customer to significantly reduce the overall cost of a financed capital charge. Water capital charges, including line fees and plant costs 300 'd Z36LM 696: 131, IMMISO '0 GUAM OZ : F I OUS) 66 ,ZO- 'AOV in En 4 may be in the area of $4,000. If a customer were permitted to pay assessment fees of approximately $35.00 per month, or $420.00 per year without interest, the total cost could be paid off in a period of ten years and the County would thus be reimbursed fully for the costs it had advanced. This report makes no attempt to analyze individual capital cost situations because the variables are too frequent to allow for generalized examples. There are, of course, limitations on the program described herein. First, the County's system would need to have on hand, sufficient cash reserves to extend the needed facilities. However, the nature of the service area clearly indicates that the plan will be applicable to limited pockets of potential customers and vacant lots in relatively small numbers. The first extension plan under consideration will provide service to water customers and vacant lots, for a capital cost of approximately $38,000. The County may have to recover these costs through assessment payments and thus establish a revolving fund for short extensions of this nature. It is also possible that the County may wish to establish or support such a revolving fund, thereby assisting the program and the public generally. Second, the program should be available only within the service area of the County's North Hutchinson facilities, since each of its service areas contain varying conditions which may indicate that programs be specifically tailored for such circumstances. On the other hand, this program, if successful, can be offered to the other County systems. Finally, there should be some discernible public purpose which indicates that the health, safety and welfare considerations strongly support the need to replace wells and septic tanks with central facilities. The use of private wells for domestic water supply in an area also being utilized for septic tanks sets up a potential health consideration. 900 'd Z36LOVE C36 131 NVWH31SO '0 GPM Ot: �I NnS166 20- 'AOV 0 i5 M 5 CONCLUSIONS We believe that the system, the public and the conversion candidate will benefit through the conversion of the homeowner to the central facilities. We would further recommend that a pilot program be considered immediately, and that specific costs and individual charges for conversion candidates and vacant lots be identified. We would further recommend that the assessment method be utilized and the Tax Assessor incorporate the payment with the overall tax bill and obligation. It should be recognized that the assessment paper thus created will not be generally saleable because of the zero interest rate program. Only through an aggressive utility assisted program will conversion areas find it possible and feasible to convert to central facilities. In summary, we would point out that customers generally seek central facilities when either the well or the septic tank they are using fails or needs to be replaced. Such failures will come on an individual basis, thereby making it impossible for the County to get service to customers on a 'one at a time" basis. If small areas can be identified and can be served as a group, the feasibility of the program will be greatly enhanced. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD C. OSTERMAN, INC. L00 'd Z36L06£ 6S6:131 PiiUIS0 '0 OSUGH OZ: £i (NQS) 66 ,ZO- VO M ENGINEERING DIVISION MEMORANDUM 00-046 TO: Diane Bernardo, Finance Accountant FROM: Becky Padrick, MSBU Coordinator &-,::, DATE: February 24, 2000 SUBJECT: North A1A MSBU - North Hutchinson Island Utilities Loan Pursuant to our conversation today concerning the preparation of a loan agreement between St. Lucie County and North Hutchinson Island Utility Services, I have outlined as follows the terms for the MSBU loan: Amount of Loan $68,000.00 Interest Rate 6 3/4% Term of Loan 10 years Debt Service Payment ' slb /YlMUD i `� 1 At your discretion, the debt service payment schedule may be changed to make it more convenient for you. Just let me know so I can advise the Tax Collector's office. As I mentioned, the contractor will commence construction of the project in two weeks, therefore we should have funds available in the project fund at that time. Also, just as soon as the funds become available, we will need to payoff the interim loan with Nationbank. cc: Ray Wazny, Public Works Director Donald B. West, County Engineer Gary Perdew, Sr Budget Analyst Bill Leedy, Financial Advisor g:\wp\msbu\northal a\loan.wpd m r 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CD 0 0 0 0 o E.. o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z 0 o Z o 0 o 0 0 0 00 LO o o 0 0 0 00 v o o 0 v 0o o o o O Drn CA D ti r- N (D LSD CD (D LO N O O I- O 00 O O cd (D O Ln T V c T-9, C6 N N r, Ch C l C'7 O C D V) C Eii 69 6 . T fd) M� Efl 6q 6q LO CO 40 00 Q Q K? ER CD CD O w CO c m c c E E m >' Q _ CO 7 Q. c O CD CO 0 Q. rn a' O O J _ >, .. c ca U 0- U w u% uj y cn LLJ °6 C� Cf C' E a c m m w Z O Z m Q cn U Q 0 rr N Z) T o O U a> D. O U > rn 0) CD m cm cm cm O o0 m m Ct] m m m m N T L. 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LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA: Section 1. Authority For This Resolution. This resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, and other applicable provisions of law. Section 2. Definitions. When used in this resolution, the following capitalized terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. "Amortization Schedule" means the schedule for repayment of the principal of and interest on the Loan as shown on Exhibit A to be completed and attached to the Memorandum prior to the consummation of the Loan. The Amortization Schedule shall be initially based either on level payments of principal plus accrued interest or on level payments of principal and interest. The Amortization Schedule may be adjusted from time to time to reflect prepayments or other reductions in principal in advance of those initially shown in the Amortization Schedule. "Board" means the Board of County Commissioners, as the governing body of the County. "Bonds" means the outstanding bonds of an issue of $5,560,000 St. Lucie County North Hutchinson Island Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1997, dated February 1, 1997. "Borrower Account" means the North A-1-A MSBU Capital Cash Account, No. 391-0000- 104000. "Covenant" means the covenant to budget and appropriate contained in Section 5 hereof. "Lender Account" means the North Hutchinson Island Utilities Renewal and Replacement Cash Account, No. 448-0000-104007. "Loan" means the advance of moneys from the Lender Account to the Borrower Account, in a principal amount not to exceed Sixty-eight thousand dollars ($68,000), as evidenced by the Memorandum. 4862v1/28902-00089/R-INTERNAL LOAN 03/09/0/10:10 AM "Memorandum" means the writing, in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto, setting for the terms of the Loan and the manner of repayment thereof and including the Amortization Schedule. "Non -Ad valorem Revenues" means all revenues of the County derived from sources other than ad valorem taxation and legally available to be used to make payments pursuant to the Covenant. "Project" means the acquisition and construction of water and wastewater lines and related improvements within the area of the County previously designated as the North A-1-A Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Section 3. Findings. It is hereby found, determined, and declared by the Board as follows: It is necessary and desirable and in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the County and its residents that the County undertake the Project and finance the Project with moneys in the Borrower Account. The Borrower Account is without currently available funds to finance the Project, and it is most cost effective and expedient that moneys be made available through the Loan to finance the Project. The County has been advised that it is permissible to make the Loan in accordance with the terms of this resolution, subject to the rights of the owners of the Bonds. The Board is making the Covenant for the benefit of the owners of the Bonds in order to enable the Loan to be made without prejudice to the rights and security of the owners of the Bonds. It is necessary and desirable to authorize the proper officers of the County to execute the Memorandum to evidence the Loan and to approve the Amortization Schedule. Section 4. Approval of Loan. The Loan is hereby approved, subject to the rights of the owners of the Bonds. The Loan shall be evidenced by the Memorandum, including the Amortization Schedule, and shall be repaid with interest at such rate as shall be reflected in the Memorandum, which shall be based on (but not necessarily identical to) the interest rate that would have been earned by moneys on deposit in the Lender Account had the Loan not been made. 4862vl/28902-00089/R-INTERNAL LOAN 03/09/0/10:10 AM 2 SW Ifto Section 5. Covenant To Budget And Appropriate. In the event that the outstanding principal balance of the Loan together with the accrued interest thereon are ever needed in order to provide for the timely payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds, the Board hereby covenants for the benefit of the owners of the Bonds to budget and appropriate from Non -Ad valorem Revenues and pay into the Lender Account the amount of such outstanding principal balance together with accrued interest to the date of such repayment. Section 6. Authorization To Execute Memorandum. The proper officers of the County are hereby authorized to execute a Memorandum in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto in order to reflect the terms and amount of the Loan and to attach the Amortization Schedule thereto. The Memorandum shall be signed by officers of the County, the Clerk, the department responsible for the Lender Account, and the department responsible for the Borrower Account. Section 7. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14' day of March, 2000. (SEAL) ATTEST: LO-A Clerk of the Circuit Court, ex-officio „Clerk of the Board ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: County Attorney 4862v1/28902-00089/R-INTERNAL LOAN 03/09/0/ 10: 10 AM M MEMORANDUM INTERNAL LOAN This memorandum is to evidence an advance of moneys in the nature of a loan in the amount of $68,000 (the "Loan") from North Hutchinson Island Utilities Renewal & Replacement Cash Account #448-000-104007 (the "Lender Account") to Account No. North Al A MSBU Capital Cash Account 9391-0900-10400 (the "Borrower Account"), as approved by the Board of County Commissioners on , 2000. The Loan is to be repaid with interest at the rate of six and three quarters percent (6'/4%) per annum calculated annually on April 15 in accordance with the amortization schedule attached to and forming a part of this memorandum. Amortization schedule will be adjusted annually to reflect early payment of principal installments. Office of Management and Budget Interim Management/Budget Manager (Lender Account Administrator) (Borrower Account Administrator) 4862v1/28902-00089/R-INTERNAL LOAN 03/09/0/ 10: 10 AM 4 V400' AGENDA REQUEST ;ITEM NO. 16 TO: Board of County Commissioners SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney SUBJECT: St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council - Vacancy BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum CA 00-291 FUNDS AVAILABLE: N/A PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: N/A DATE: March 21, 2000 REGULAR [ X ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [ ] PRESENTED BY: Heather Young Assistant County Attorney RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners fill the vacancy on the St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council from the list of nominees submitted by the Council. COMMISSION ACTION: ] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Linda VanNatta - Linstrom Appointed with 3 Votes County Attorney: Originating Dept. Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable): ;/Anderson Administrator Review and A1212rovals Management & Budget: Purchasing: Other: Other: INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Heather Young, Assistant County Attorney C.A. NO: 00-291 DATE: March 14, 2000 SUBJECT: St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council - Vacancy BACKGROUND: There is currently a vacancy on the St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council. In accordance with Section 265.32, Florida Statutes, the Council is required to submit three (3) names to the Board of County Commissioners to fill a vacancy on the Council. The Council has reviewed and accepted the following applications for Board consideration: 1. Dorothy "DeeDee" Roberts 2. Ramon Trias 3. Linda Van Natta-Linstrum Copies of their applications are attached. CONCLUSION/RE COMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners fill the vacancy on the St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council from the list of nominees submitted by the Council. Respectfully submitted, Heather Young Assistant County Attorney Attachment HY/ Copies to: County Administrator Deputy Clerk E5 5t Lucie County Board of County Commissioners A lication for Servi,q on County Boards and Committees Thank you for applying for a position on one of St. Lucie County's many advisory boards and committees. The minimum requirements for committee membership are: *Must be a County resident *Must not be related to another committee member, County Commissioner or County employee involved with the committee of interest *Must not be employed by the same business entity as other committee members. *Must not serve on more than 2 County committees Note: Some committees have additional requirements, please inquire when submitting this application. In addition, service on committees with planning, zoning or natural resources responsibilities may require disclosure of financial interests. Please complete the following information: 1. PLEASE INDICATE THE COMMITTEE(5) YOU ARE INTERESTED IN, SEE THE REVERSE SIDE 2. NAME: Dorothy DeeDee Roberts PHONE: 878-7263 3. HOME ADDRESS: 611 Ash Stree P 4, WHICH COMMISSION DISTRICT DO YOU LIVE IN? 5. BUSINESS/OCCUPATION 6. BUSINESSADDRE55: ct l'ucie county 3, 414 Seaway Drive F.P. 34949 PHONE: 462-1795 7. BRIEF RESUME OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (please attach resume) 8. DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON A COUNTY COMMITTEE(5). IF 50, PLEASE LIST: 9. WHY DO YOU THINK YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO SERVhOfi neEarOts for E20 years INDICATED? I have been involved wit 10. WOULD YOU CONSIDER SERVING ON ANOTHER BOARD OTHER THAN THE ONE(S) STATED ABOVE?(PLEASE SPECIFY) 11. COMMENTS: DATE: SIGNATURE: APPL ATION WILL REMAIN EFFE VE FOR O YEAR Submit to:5t. Lucie County Administrator's Office 2300 Virginia Ave., Ft. Pierce, FI. 34982 Phone: 462-1453 M M DeeDee (Dorothy D.) Roberts Board Member St. Lucie County Historical Commission DeeDee (Dorothy D.) Roberts has been a museum professional since 1980 and has worked as administrative assistant at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach, the Elliott Museum in Stuart, and has been supervisor at the St. Lucie County Historical Museum since 1986. She has been a longtime member or subscriber to such professional organizations as the Florida Association of Museums (since 1980), the Southeastern Museums Conference, the Florida Historical Society, the St. Lucie County Historical Commission (recording secretary), and the St. Lucie County Historical Society (member since 1986). Dear Heather, Hope this fills the bill. i cokJNJ,y Through these organizations she has established a wide network of fellow professionals and has received and given support to them. She attended George Washington University, Washington, D. C., and Indian River Community College to further her education in history, business management and computer operation. Because of her long experience, she is familiar with many facets of museum work such as conservation, interpretation, collection and exhibition. Her late husband, Bruce Elliott Roberts, was a marine painter, portraying historical sea battles, dorymen, and famous sailing ships. She assisted him with his research and with the detailed labels that accompanied each painting. In fact, their honeymoon was spent touring Revolutionary War battle sites in New England. Prior to her marriage, she lived in the history -rich Greater Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia area. This is an excerpt from the first issue of "History Alive" by the SL'C Historical Commission. The first issue is out of print now, so I'm enclosing a copy of the second issue. We are working on the third issue now. ST. LUCIE COUNTY" CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL QUESTIONAIRE FOR PROSPECTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS **ST. LUCIE COUNTY RESIDENCY REQUIRED — NAME: My tJ TK A� ADDRESS; 703 �LoKtljA AVEUUE, Fo PIT p 1 E R.c,f F L 3 Q- 9 So TELEPHONE NUMBERS: A- CPS - 70 11 (IIomEi) 4 6 o - 22 o o (W ORK� BUSINESS AFFILIATION: G 1 T`( Of- F OR-T P I E-A-C-E CULTURAL AFFII.IATION(S): CpU 6kQ s Pte. 71te �J 6 w U K Oa N' JM , ,& c.►-► I1-t c nr-R1, C.LuO OF f4l A0 I EXPERTISE/BACKGROUND: PA(,WELof, P P-D MASrt7's DE6&v- 5 or AK6k )T-EOlU12E� ,x-rENSIV6 U&6AW bEsiG1J A0QQ �N Pt,AN�►�� Ex��R�c,u� . FF-ea;-emT LEGT'uxeK, IN a,R.T gisTDro-Y Auu AI,(,Hj-reaUF-AL Hlsnf-i PLEASE INDICATE ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION: 5? . , Ar 1 T-eIZr✓ST" fu PU6 U G A-K-T ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL: 462-1441 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL 2300 'Virginia Avenue, Administration Annex Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 DATE RECEIVED: ► I �,�I it�l ,I I �.� �� It 1u_` �'����� L -I N ilrS ! G ;� St. Lucie County 1 FEB 29 2000 I ..,. Board of County Commissioners on for Servin on Count Boards an Co if ees,� OFFICE Thank you for applying for a position on one of 5t. Lucie County's many advisory boards and committees. The minimum requirements for committee membership are: *Must be a County resident *Must not be related to another committee member, County Commissioner or County employee involved with the committee of interest *Must not be employed by the same business entity as other committee members. *Must not serve on more than 2 County committees Note: Some committees have additional requirements, please inquire when submitting this application. In addition, service on committees with planning, zoning or natural resources responsibilities may require disclosure of financial interests. Please complete the following information: 1. PLEASE INDICATE THE COMMITTEE(5) YOU ARE INTERESTED �- IN, S SEE HE REVERSE SIDE 2. NAME: �-- Jn��— PHONE 3. HOME ADDRESS'. ` i�11 e I 24 Q S /_ 4. WHICH COMMISSION DISTRICT DO YOU LIVE IN? -A- 3 5. BUSINESS/OCCUPATION 6. BUSINESS ADDRESS: — PHONE: 7. BRIEF RESUME OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:(please attach resume) •,� r S M P->f\ �- 1 T S. DO YOU CURRENTLY 5 RVE ON A COUNTY COMMITTEE(5). IF 50, PLEASE LIST: N� 9_ WHY DO YOU THINK YOU --ARE QUALIFIED TO SERVE ON THE CO`MMITT�� ) INDICATED? 00. 1 % W 10. WOULD YOU CONSIDER SERVING ON ANOTHER BOARD OTHER THAN THE ONE(5) STATED ABOVE?(PLEASE SPrE�CIFY) d 11. COMMENTS: T Ta-a� d , ^ - ^� _ 11 _ ..L _. .,n Ili... M'%n .l SIG NATURE' ]�Z DATE: APON ILL --REMAIN EFFECTIVE FOR ONE YEAR Su�mit to:5t. Lucie County Administrator's Office 2300 Virginia Ave., Ft. Pierce, FI. 34982 Phone: 462-1453 Linda Van Natta Linstrum 7372 Pine Creek Way, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986 • (561) 464-2783 EDUCATION New York University School of BusinMs�so�. Graduated ernatonal'th MBA 1981 Management Major: Management Florida State University - Graduated with BA 1969 Majors: French & Religion Minors: Italian & Art History University of South Florida - Graduated with BA in Fine Arts 1992 Classes in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, art history Numerous professional classes related to management, computers, real estate, housing, property management, economic development, historic preservation, etc. WORK EXPERIENCE Neighborhood Housing Services of Provo, Inc.- Executive Director 9/96-1/00 Responsible for all aspects of running small non-profit organization devoted to revitalizing pioneer neighborhoods by encouraging home ownership, offering home ble ng and improvement eader eme Four loans,building time fs staff members aplus twolVIISTA volunteers. grassrootsAnnual leadership. operating budget of $300,000. NHS of Ft. Pierce, Florida - Neighborhood Coordinator 1993-96 Worked with neighborhood residents, property owners, city, business community and volunteers to improve older, troubled neighborhoods through strategic planning, crime prevention, Responsible Toro public relations, marketnt loans, new ing special eventsruction and and preservation. community organizing. Downtown Revitalization - Project Coordinator 1985-1991 Economic development within the context of historic preservation using Main Street Model. Worked with business owners, property owners, city, community leaders and volunteers in Miami Shores, Lake Worth, Titusville and Cocoa, Florida. Vantage Realty, Ft. Pierce, Florida - President and 1/2 Owner 1976-85 Started successful real estate brokerage. Managed rental properties. Supervised 10 real estate salesmen. Non -Profit Housing Cooperatives, Toronto, Ontario - Coordinator 1972-76 Responsible for acquisition, construction/renovation and management of housing for low to moderate income families. Worked with three levels of government, contractors, consultants, community leaders and volunteers. Supervised staff of seven. Capital budget of $1 million per year. COMPUTER SOFTWARE USED: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MapPoint, Access, PageMaker, NoteSmith (loan servicing), FundEZ (accounting), WordPerfect and others. REFERENCES will be provided on request. H W n ,On V z 43 of o o z 14 U) L Ln 2 Ln w io- On M SUBJECT: e CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL POSE SELECT ONE (1) Dorothy "Dee Dee" Roberts Ramon Trias Linda Van Natta-Linstrum COMMISSIONER'S SIGNATURE: En SUBJECT: CULTURAL AFFAIRS (COUNCIL PLEASE SELECT ONE ( Y Dorothy "Dee Dee" Roberts Ramon Trias Linda Van Natta-Linstrum COMMISSIONER'S SIGNATURE: 10,00 SUBJECT: CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL POSE .SELECT ONE (1) Dorothy "Dee Dee" Roberts Ramon Trias Linda Van Natta-Linstrum COMMISSIONER'S SIGNATURE: in cm SUBJECT: CULTU L AFFAIRS COUNCIL PLEASE SELECT ONE (1) Dorothy "Dee Dee" Roberts Ramon Trias Linda Van Natta-Linstrum COMMISSIONER'S SIGNATURE: �r SUBJECT: CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL PLEASE SELECT ONE (1 ) Dorothy "Dee Dee" Roberts Ramon Tria.s Linda Van Natta-Linstrum COMMISSIONER'S SIGNATURE: M M D SUBJECT: CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL PLEASE SELECT ONE (1 Dorothy "Dee Dee" Roberts Ramon Trias Linda Van Natta-Linstrum COMMISSIONER'S SIGNATURE: M M VOTEi BALLOT SUBJECT: CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL 'LEASE SELECT ONE (1) Dorothy "Dee Dee" Roberts Ramon Trias Linda Van Natta-Linstrum COMMISSIONER'S SIGNATURE: M 0711 SUBJECT: CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL PLEASE SELECT ONE ( 1 ) Dorothy "Dee Dee" Roberts Ramon Trias Linda Van Natta-Linstrum COMMISSIONER'S SIGNATURE: 0 SUBJECT: CULTU L AFFAIRS COUNCIL PLEASE SELECT ONE ( 1 ) Dorothy "Dee Dee" Roberts Ramon Trias Linda Van Natta-Linstrum COMMISSIONER'S SIGNATURE: D m cm SUBJECT: CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL nn = & av crn vr7r rimy c 11 on cm M SUBj CT: CU XURAL AFFAIRS (COUNCIL . —r e,r•n mr"r rnxry G ii 1, rLX,Z-TaU- Dorothy "Dee Dee" Roberts Ramon Trias Linda Van Natta-Linstrum ------------------ -------------- COMMISSIONER'S SIGNATV'R y AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney ITEA O. DATE: March 21, 2000 REGULAR [XX] PUBLIC HEARING [] CONSENT[] PRESENTED BY: Robert O. Freeman Bond Counsel SUBJECT: Public Improvement Revenue Bonds (800 MHz Radio System) -- Preliminary Official Statement - Resolution No. 00-70. BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum FUNDS AVAILABLE: PREVIOUS ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 00-70 as drafted. COMMISSION ACTION: [ ] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: CONCURRENCE: Review and Approvals County Attorney: Management & Budget Originating Dept. other: Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) Douglas Anderson County Administrator Purchasing: Other: Eff. 5/96 X 1 11 MEMORANDUM To: Chairman and Members Board of County Commissioners St. Lucie County, Florida Copy: Daniel S. McIntyre, County Attorney Douglas M. Anderson, County Administrator Jack T. Southard, Public Safety Director Loomis C. Leedy, III, Financial Advisor From: Robert O. Freeman Date: March 15, 2000 Re: Public Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A (800 MHz Radio System) -- Preliminary Official Statement The County has previously issued bond anticipation notes to provide interim financing for the 800 MHz Radio System in the County, and is now preparing to offer and sell the above -styled bonds ('Bonds") to provide permanent financing for the System. The County has previously selected SunTrust Equitable Securities and Raymond James & Associates, Inc., to serve as underwriters of the Bonds. The County has solicited and received from MBIA Insurance Corporation a commitment to provide both a municipal bond insurance policy and a debt service reserve fund surety bond in connection with the bond issue. The next step in the process of issuing the Bonds is to deliver to the underwriters a preliminary Official Statement for the Bonds in order to allow the underwriters to discharge their due diligence obligations with respect to the Bonds as a precondition to offering the Bonds for sale to their customers. The underwriters are under an obligation to receive an Official Statement that is in final form except for certain permitted omissions related to the pricing of the bonds (final maturity schedule, interest rates, amount of bonds, etc.), and the County must formally certify to the underwriters that the Official Statement is in final form except for these permitted omissions. The attached resolution delegates to the County Administrator the authority to certify on behalf of the Board that the Official Statement is final, except for these permitted omissions. 03/15/0/4:50 PM 4920v1/28902-00068/M-BOARD RE 15c212 M En RESOLUTION NO.00-70 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO "DEEM FINAL" FOR PURPOSES OF RULE 15C2-12 OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE DELIVERED TO THE UNDERWRITERS FOR THE COUNTY' S PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000A (800 MHz RADIO SYSTEM); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA: Section 1. Authority For This Resolution. This resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, County Ordinance 87-77, as amended, and other applicable provisions of law. Section 2. Findings. It is hereby found, determined, and declared by the Board of County Commissioners (the "Board") of St. Lucie County, Florida (the "County") as follows: A. The County is preparing to offer for sale its Public Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A (800 MHz Radio System) (the "Bonds"), and in connection therewith plans to deliver a preliminary Official Statement (the "Official Statement") to the underwriters for distribution to potential purchasers of the Bonds. B. Pursuant to Rule 15c2-12, promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Rule"), prior to offering to purchase the Bonds, the underwriters must have received an Official Statement "deemed final" (except for certain permitted omissions) as of its date by the Board or its authorized representative. C. It is necessary and desirable and in the best interests of the County and its residents that the Board delegate to the County Administrator the authority to act on behalf of the Board and to deem the Official Statement final as of its date for purposes. of the Rule in order to facilitate the offering of the Bonds for sale by the underwriters. Section 3. Delegation of Authority To Deem Official Statement Final. The Board hereby delegates to the County Administrator the authority to deem the preliminary Official Statement "final" for purposes of the Rule and to deliver to the underwriters of the Bonds sufficient copies of the preliminary Official Statement to allow the marketing of the Bonds. Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. 03/15/0/4:49 PM 4919v1/28902-00068/R-15c212 En PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting duly called and held this 21 st day of March, 2000. (SEAL) Clerk of the Circuit Court, ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Chairman, Board of County Commissioners APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: County Attorney 03/15/0/4:49 PM 4919v1/28902-00068/R-15c212 2 CONSENTA IT V* V* V* )OARD OF COUNTY' Co A (-'ME---",E--",TLNEi -M� MESSSSIONE-1, $ M,,XR-20-00 10:26 AM CENTRAL.SERVICES 561 462 1444 P. 01 M ITZX No . A -/ DATXt March 21, 2000 REGULAR [I PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT (x) T0: BOARD OF Cowry COMMI$STONERS PRESENTED BY:Mike Durette SUBMITTED BY (DEPT ) Central c r1 ; _ n Rrg),-=T: Termination of Golden Mark of Florida Corp. Housekeeping services BAC.K,G of tom?= On December 8, 1998, the County entered into a Contract (C98-12- 191) with Golden Mark of Florida Corp. for housekeeping services in St. Lucie County. Golden Mark has not fulfilled the terms and conditions of the contract as of this date; therefore, staff is requesting their contract be terminated as of Friday, March 24, 2000. We are also requesting an emergency contract be drawn up for R & R Corporate Systems to take over the cleaning responsibilities for the County at the same price Golden Mark was doing it for, This contract would run from March 27, 2000 until September 30, 2000 when we would ther go out to bid. FUND AyAIL.: Various departments Staff recommender that the Board approve the termination of Golden Mark of Florida Corp.'s contract with the County and have the Attorney prepare an emergency contract in the amount of $21,389.85/mo.(as per the Second Amendment to the contract) to R A R Corporate Systems frQm Ma b 27, 2000 until September 30, 2000. C!OMKTS9 ZQK �AC!TS GN: (XI APPROVED [ ] DENIED ] OTHER: /Anderson y Administrator M-)'FR-20-00 10:26 AM CEMTRAL.SERVICES 561 462 1444 P.02 MEMORANDUM CEN''TUL SERVICES TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FROM: Mike Durette, Director, Ccntml Services DATE: March 20, 2000 SUBJECT: AGENDA REQUEST Termination of Golden Mark of Florida Corp. Contract xNawomm- BACKGROUND: St. Lucie County entered into a contract for housekeeping services with Golden Mark of Florida Corp. on December 8, 1998. They have not meet the terms and conditions of the contract; therefore, we are recommending their termination as of March 24, 2000. We are requesting an emergency contract be drawn up for R & R Corporate Systems for the same amount as Golden Mark's contract for the period of March 27, 2000 until September 30, 2000 until staff can go out to bid. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board approve termination of Golder: Mark of Florida Corp.'s contract with the County and have the Attorney prepare an emergency contract in the amount of $21,389.85/n1o.( as per the Second Amendment to the contract) to R & R Corporate Systems from March 27, 2000 until September 30, 2000. MIKE DURETTE MD:bk att. MAR-20-00 10 :2T AM CEiNTRAL . SEcRV I CES 0 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 561 462 1444 P.03 !r% CENTRAL SERVICES "XI iwRM aMCMA 0 March 170 2000 FAXED Golden Mark of Florida Corp. 1323 South W Avenue Hollywood, FL 33020 Attention: Richard Cosby Dear Richard: Per our conversation on this data, please be advised that we are terminating Golden Mark's housekeeping services as of Friday, March 24, 2000 as specified under the terms and conditions of the contract. Please make arrangements to remove all your personal equipment from County property as of 5:00 P.M. Fridisy, March 24". Sincerely, ike urett® Director Central Services MD:bk cc: R. Bradshaw I Lancaster R. Shinn B. Burns >HN D. CRUHN. Drsmv No. t r, DOUG COWARD, Bruno No. 2 • PAUCA A. LEW*. Olirrler No, 5 • FRANNtE HIJTCHINSON, Cigritr No. 4 • GUFF ZAANES. Gistritr No. S Covmry Admwifforor . Owglos M. AAdewi 2300 Virginia Avenue • FOrr Pierce, FL 34982 0 Phone (561) 462-1431/32 FAX (561) 462.1444 • TDD (661) 462.1428 MAR-20-00 10:27 AM CENTRAL.SERVICES 561 462 1444 P.04 To: rim Lancaster County Attorneys Office from: Roger Shia* Central Services Date: 03/17/00 Re: Emergency Contract The County is terminating the Hauaekeeping Contract with Golden Mark effective March 24* 2000. R&R Corporate Systems has agreed to take over the cleaning at the same price Golden Maurk was doing it for. We are asking for an Emergency Contract to be draw up for R&R Corporate Systems. This contract should be in effect beginning March 276 and rust though September 30* 2000, Due to the time Its takes to bring in equipment, hire people and begin operations, we feel it only fair that R&R fialsh out this fiscal year. If we pay Golden Marls thru March27e we will have $101,199.30 left. This is a sufficient amount to pay R@R thtu to September 30*. We will review the ctirrent contract, to make any changes, we might have and then go out for bid. Our plans are to have a now contract in effect by October la. Roger Shinn Central Services Cowract Coodinator MAR-20-00 10:27 AM CENTRAL.SERVICES 561 462 1444 P.05 ••a A. K'wk6 OFFICE SEPTA IW- t6l 388 5550 P.B: R&RCORPORATESySTENS M6 CA Cerpi�w ORK a T� Rostds 3= 00) 8"n-= March 14, 2000 TRANSMIiTBD BY FACSIMILE Mr. Mike Durette, Marwgsr Central Services 2300 Virginia Avenue Ft. Plus, FL 34982 Re: Janitoftl Services Dear Mr. Durette>': The purpOse of this IWWr is to conflrm that our company will be able to mobilize our work force in providing janitorial services at St Ludt County, Board of County Commissioners facilities. Within ten (10) working days, we anticipate employing all personnel to carry out the jonitcriai tfutles and rr+essponsit tlas. fiffective Immediately we will schedule s pro-corftrence with the superintendent cf housekeeping to review and discuss tiro ginoral specitleations relating to the cleaning Of aii foCilities of the contract. This process wilt enable us to address Issues that need immediste stiention without delay in services. in an efhiri to erasure a smooth t vrtalticn without disruption in services, our company will Implement the following management plan. 1. March 18L` - I e tour all facliltles and diswss cleaning concerns. 2, Mauch IV" • 1rh Interview potential sppiicants for employment. 3. Mach 1T"submit applications on all potential employees to housekeeping superintendent for review and approval. 4. March 24* submit material safety date sheet (MOCKS) to housekeeping superintendent regarding Wl cleaning chemicals. S. March 210 orientation and training of all staff. S. March 22" submit equipment and supply first to housekeeping superintendent for review and approval. MAR-20-00 10:27 AM CENTRAL. SERVICES • ••• �� v w�+rr OFFICE SENSE i w Mr. Mika Durstte Page 2 Match 14, 200p 561 462 1 444 P.06 662 3n Ss$e F.02 { 7'. March 23" schedule peat-oorrteronco with the housekeeping superintandent to d'+scuaa any cor4ems perWning to the deaning of the f6c litiees and rnoN ation of suff, 8 March 27" commence With janitorial ServWcss. We appWJ$ts the opportunity to provide Jsm tons( seMoss to the St. Lucia County Board of Commissionsre. We hops that our mnapment plan outlined above meats with your approval. Should you have any quWOM$ or WIsh to dM ouss this matter, piaase contact me imrn list* at (601) 3$840$$. Sincerely, �i0N RiCBY Vic*-PmWdent TOTAL P.O2 m • 03/17/00 S%WtUCIE COt&Y - 90ARD r/ PAG$ FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #25- 11-MAR-2000 TO 17-MAtt-2000 FUND SUMMARY FUND TITLE w2fts PMIOLL 001 General Fund 223f552.59 251f390.91 001125 TC Community Action Agehcy PY 99/00 1f654.49 733.30 001126 Section 112/MPO/FHWA Planning 99/00 1f780.92 4f411.37 001235 TDC Planning Grant 98/99 0.27 0.00 001246 99/00 Emergency Mgmt. Prep & Assist 1,761.52 0,00 001248 TDC Planning Grant FY 99/00 0.00 225,58 001252 Urban Mobile Irrigation Lab Grant 0.00 1f153,05 001807 Floridian Aquifer Well Monitoring 0.00 11153,85 101 Transportation Trust Fund 43,943,64 88f694.59 101001 Transportation Trust Interlocals 31.18 0.00 101003 Transportation Trust/Local Option 71f16O.00 0.00 102 Unincorporated Services Fund 16f038.75 371633.98 102001 Drainage Maintenance MSTU 1f293.46 3,004.80 104 Grants & Donations Fund 83,637.10 0.00 105 Library Special Grants Fund 3,103.28 1f980481 107 Fine & Forfeiture Fund 230s996.82 55f732,60__ 121 Blakely Subdivision Fund 64.61 0.00 140 Port & Airport Fund 14,807.90 61593.70 160 Plan Maintenance RAD Fund 3,125.95 2f024.00 183 Ct Administrator-19th Judicial Cir 2,310.66 5,30i.77 183001 Ct Administrator-Arbitrationi/Mediat 630.33 1f776.52 183002 Ct Admin.-County Arbitration/Mediat 337.50 0.00 183004 Ct Admin , Teen Court 273.00 2f558.33 183208 Court Reporter Grant -In -Aid 99/00 3f694.50 0.00 185203 FHFA-SHIP 98/99 13.00 10269.60 185204 FHFA SHIP 99/00 66,570.29 0.00 186 Recycling Operating Fund 415.07 1f612,20 186202 DEP-Recycling & Education 98/99 136.48- 0.00 186203 Recycling & Education 99/00 265.74 11171.00 262 Tourism Dev 4th Cent I&S Fund 3500000.00 0.00 316 County Capital 111,850.98 0,00 382 Environmental Land Capital Fund 260o630.00 0,00 392 Ideal Holding Road MSgU Capital 354.38 MO 401 Sanitary Landfill Fund 230f922.77 260313,32 401218 Litter Control & Prevention 99/00 11833.50 0.00 418 Golf Course Fund 17f577.95 150502.57 421 H.E.W. Utilities Fund 532.35 519.41 441 North Hutchinson Isldnd Utilities 50832.94 2fg78.87' 451 S. Hutchinson Utilities Fund 11,451.61 MOM 461 Sports Complex Fund 13,064.81 10f406,20 471 Holiday Pines Utilities Fund 277.89 O.00 491 Building Code Fund 60909.84 13f857,40 501 Information Technology Fund 37f219.51 590302,52 505 Health Insurance Fund 3fOO7.43 2f866,40 505001 Property/Casualty InsurAce Fund 624f209.69 O.00 510 Service Garage Fund 37,110.08 7,264,80 611 Tourist Development Trust-Adv Fund 992.67 2,817.60 625 Law Library 4,471.57 0.00 03/17/00 FZABWARR Sao, tucf9 cotffii - MAN) r,/ PAGE 2 VARRANT LIST #25- 11-MAR-2000 m0 11-MA11-2000 PM StJMMA I Form Tiny. Wg`929 PA�OLL 655 Ih§urance Agency Fund 101400.31 tl.00 674 briftvood Manor MSBU Pund 111307450 6.00 676 King Orahge MSW Rind 6i562.50 0.00 GRAND TOTAL: 2,592,644.46 W,120.56 • 03/17/00 S%wotUCIL coftY - gdAAD FZABWARk VOID LIST,# 25- 11-MAR-20W tO 17-MAIL-2000 FUND: 001246- 99/00 VAergency *-mt: prep & Assist CHECK IMVOICE i&ftR TOTAL 00255334 12014081 Uufthb society of the United S 192.00 FUND TOTAL: 192.00 t � Nap� AGENDA RED ITEM NO. C-2 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY (DEPT): Building and Zoning SUBJECT: DATE: March 21, 2000 CONSENT [x] REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] Leg. [ l Quasi -JD. [ ] PRESENTED BY: Charles A. Can nel Building and Zo ng Manager Parcel 20B at The Reserve - Approve Plat and corresponding Subdivision Improvement Agreement. BACKGROUND: Parcel 20B, Castle Pines at The Reserve is designed as a residential development within the private P.U.D. community, The Reserve. The developers have requested approval of the plat for this phase and wish to record it at this time. Attached is a copy of the contract proposal and plat. A letter of credit in the amount of $457,100.00 has been received by the County as the posted bond for the associated roadway and drainage work. Per the plat, the development will be private and The Reserve Association will have all maintenance responsibility. FUNDS AVAIL.: N/A PREVIOUS ACTION: RECOMMENDATION• December 15, 1998 Site Plan approved Staff recommends the Board approve the plat and corresponding Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Parcel 20B at The Reserve and authorize the Chairman to execute the documents subject to final review and approval by the County Attorney. COMMISSION ACTION: [ X ] APPROVED [ ] OTHER: County Attorney: Originating Dept: [ ] DENIED Finance: (copies only): Mgt & Budget: Other: • t Do (glcys Anderson C un Administrator Purchasing: Other: H W Z h Q W M ■ ■ f ■ O L �Q�h W 0 ti N 7rU v� WJ H �N Wh J Wj 4 a I 4 5r ���a�a 8ybl R �� ka~ �Fyybbga�a� Nil 5dd�4 IH SH2P IN In-5 H W IL A sRp =a� 1 SB9'Yd'S6i iS,bS_ zaaw I I I s I I � I 1 \11♦` "' m Ri ,au4-1 1 ,Q cJ q w :�jbbbb�aAa IM Ea`��d g3� g d3eba�ae1Sa��3444��8Sg58F88�eUSygR �w ❑■�a: �..Yd�� :bis"�s��oox ngis�.s°�°n����7°iq J � Yo nuu MAT04 L4f •A' � I Dig ® I I ® II WI asaO O ® III I t OS i % o, AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IVI NO. C-3A DATE: March 21, 2000 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING[ ] CONSENT [X ] PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): Administration Doug Anderson County Administrator SUBJECT: Budget Amendment No. 00-125 Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League Facility BACKGROUND: SEE ATTACHED MEMORANDUM FUNDS AVAILABLE: General Fund Contingency PREVIOUS ACTION: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Budget Amendment No. 00-125 to pay the impact fees in the amount of $7,007.00 from the General Fund Contingency, for the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League facility to be constructed at Rotary Park in Port St. Lucie. These will be paid upon the issuance of the building permit. COMMISSION ACTION: [x ] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Dou asAnderson Colomy dministrator Review and Approvals County Attorney: Management & Budget Originating Dept. Other: Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) Purchasing: Other: Eff. 5/9E *SM01 "Filling Parks not Jails" Z3, 2000 Mr. Douglas Anderson St. Lucie County Administrator 2300 Virginia Ave. Fort Pierce, FL 34981 Dear Mr. Anderson, -- r9 , OFFICE Thank you for considering our request to have the impact fees for our Police Athletic League facility paid by St. Lucie County. As mentioned previously, the facility is to be constructed at Rotary Park, located at 2101 S.E. Tiffany Ave. in Port St Lucie. Per your request for the Board of County Commissioners, I am forwarding the following information. The Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League is a 5010 (3) non-profit Corporation that works in partnership with the Port St. Lucie Police Department. Our goals are to reduce juvenile crime and substance abuse, especially with the teenage population in our community. A secondary goal is to foster a closer relationship between Law Enforcement Officers and the youth in our city. The owner of the building will be the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League Inc. and the building will be maintained by us. The facility will be used for various sporting and educational activities. It will also be used for board meetings by both P.A.L. and the Rotary Club of Port St. Lucie. Additionally, the City of Port St. Lucie may use the building for Parks and Recreation activities. The anticipated date for construction is May or June 2000 ga consideration with this project. Sincerely,4400 Mr. Steve Vu8johalnr J" President- Port St. Lucie P.A.L. V, SJ/ttr s [� D you for your 121 S.W. Port St. Luice Blvd. • Port St. Lucie, Florida 34984 ,r,A,,i Q71-7.119 . FAX (561) 344-4083 'parr '0rr *.r00' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS January 31, 2000 Mr. Steve Jungjohan President - Port St. Lucie P.A.L. 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34984 Dear Mr. Jungjohan: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DOUGLAS M. ANDERSON This is in response to your letter of January 141h requesting St. Lucie County to waive impact fees on your proposed 6,000 square foot building in Rotary Park. St. Lucie County does not waive impact fees. Therefore, to honor your request these fees would have to be paid from the County's budget. Prior to presenting this request to the Board of County Commissioners we need additional information regarding this project. Who will be the owner of the building and who will maintain it? For what specific purpose will this facility be used? Also, please provide us with the estimated construction dates. Thank you. Sincerely, Z. �^-- Doug la M. Anderson County Administrator DMA:es00-12 c: Board of County Commissioners Robert Bradshaw, Assistant County Administrator Julia Shewchuk, Community Development Director Dennis Murphy, Assistant Community Development Director Dan McIntyre, County Attorney JOHN D. BRUHN, Disrricr No. 1 • DOUG COWARD, Disrricr No. 2 • PAULA A. LEWIS, Disrricr No. 5 • FRANNIE HUTCHINSON, Disrricr No. 4 • CLIFF BARNES, DiS Counry Adminisrroror - Douglos M. Anderson oznn Virninin Avant IP. • Farr Pierce. FL 34982-5652 0 Phone (561) 462-1450 0 TDD (561) 462-1428 M DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Administration MEMORANDUM TO: D?ah Anderson, County Administrator c .S FROM: Jewchuk, Community Development Director DATE: January 21, 2000 SUBJECT: Impact Fees for the Port St. Lucie Department, Police Athletic League I have reviewed the attached letter from the Port St. Lucie Department, Police Athletic League requesting that the County waive the required impact fees due for their proposed development activity at Rotary Park in Port St. Lucie. There currently are no provisions in the impact fee regulations that empower you or the County Commission to "waive" any impact fees. In the past, if the County Commission, or the appropriate City governing body, determined that a proposed activity warranted special consideration, they have agreed to pay the fees due for that particular project. In this case, an estimate of the impact fees due is as follows: Proposed Project Building Size Impact Fee Category Required Parking Impact Fees category roads public buildings law enforcement' recreation center 6,000 sq ft recreation facility 1 space per 200 sf (per City of PSL codes) rate $ 27/ pkng space $ 1991 pkng space $ 37.80/1000 sf amount due $810.00 $5,970.00 $226.80 Totals Due $7,006.80 1: This fee is levied by the City of Port St. Lucie These fees are being computed based on current fee schedules. If the County Commission, raises Impact Fees, then the fees due will be somewhat higher. The application of this fee for this type of use is consistent with the fees levied for other public and semi-public uses. If you have any questions, or need anything else from me, please let me know. ! ; n L R f �,V� r is/ L� +' L5 pslimpacti (a77) P' cc: County Attorney ' . JAN >_ 6 2000 Planning Manager CO..4^':: `J OFFICE gn cm *WOO PORT ST. LUCIE "Filling Parks not Jails" January 14, 2000 a Mr. Douglas Anderson St. Lucie County Administrator 2300 Virginia Ave. Fort Pierce, FL 34981 Dear Mr. Anderson, I am the current president of our local non-profit Police Athletic League. Working in partnership with the Port St. Lucie Police Department, we provide recreational and sports activities for youth. One of our stated purposes is to reduce juvenile crime. Currently our plans are to build a 6000 square foot building in Rotary Park, located at 2101 S.E. Tiffany.Ave. in Port St. Lucie. We are requesting your consideration in waiving all impact fees for this project. This gesture would allow us to use all C.D.B.G. and other grant funding to build our facility. Many of the children that will use this facility are low income residents that live in the neighborhood. )I I thank you for your attention in this matter. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at (561)871-5120. U- Sincerely, A�t Mr. Stev WJungmjohan President -Port St. Lucie P.A.L. SJ/dvd :-; 5; p C + JAN 13 20M nVIN. OFFICE I �S 2 - I Di-4 - o-r+ c+ I i it -in PnriHri RdQRA 1DGET AMENDMENT REQUEST FOr REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: OMB/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR PREPARED DATE: 3/14/00 AGENDA DATE: 3/21/00 \ . �,,,,,`, �v\\\: �i�\g ,,,,, , ,1,�."a.,• �?�v,��� v,,,�i�,,, Noss 4:g`v"vv.t�`::..vv>~yw.vv,'F`v{Y3:\\v+svt. t��011 \w�`;vvY,v,\ `L� ;N+ ••. vvv.ve:��a :::.`v::v }SJt2J"va.\�a a�A".v'`•`..:v\\vv.L•.v..a' ai4....'.'•`,w,'t222\````..v```.'•kk2:S;,.,`.,\`C�`\`k."v`.v`v\::::::.�'`•:.:'v.�vv.:i.::\: TO: 001-1900-582000-100 AID TO PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS $7,007 FROM: 001-9910-599100-800 CONTINGENCY $7,007 REASON FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT: TO PAY FOR IMPACT FEES FOR THE PORT ST. LUCIE POLICE ATLETIC LEAGUE. CONTINGENCY BALANCE: THIS AMENDMENT: REMAINING BALANCE: $641,395 $7,007 $634,388 DEPARTMENT APPROVAL: OMB APPROVAL: BUDGET AMENDMENT #: DOCUMENT # & INPUT BY: 00-125 G:IBUDGETWATTROXGENERALTFORMSWMENDMOO.wb3 We&"day, Mach 15. 2000 `�W FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 Fl%vS APPROVED FROM CONTINGhoetY GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENT ITEM ACCOUNT# AMOUNT DATE Approved Budget Contingency 001-9910-599100-800 900,000 Administration Downtown Library Property 001-1900-561000-7952 8,570 12/07 001-1900-561002-7952 1,336 12/07 Administration PSL High School Band 001-1900-582030-100 2,500 12/07 Admin/County Atty. Platts Creek Acquisition 001-1210-561000-3112 $78,000 12/07 001-1210-561002-3112 $6,000 12/07 Administration Health Dept/ Impact Fees 001-6210-562012-4609 50,598 12/14 County Attorney Platts Creek Acquisition 001-1210-561000-3112 (11,599) 12/14 Marine Safety Lifeguard Towers Repairs 001-2920-546200-200 10,000 03/07 Council on the Aging 10% match/homebound seniors 001-6900-582015-600 18,200 03/07 Civic Center Civic Center Sign 001-7510-563000-700 $95,000 03/14 Total used: 258,605 Balance Available 641,395 Proposed action: Impact fees -PSL Athletic League 001-1900-582000-100 7,007 03/21 Balance Available After Proposed Action: 634,388 G:I3UDGETOUATTRO%GENERAL\FORMSWMENOMOO.wb3 03114/00 _-_ TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): ADMINISTRATION SUBJECT: SPRING TRAINING ITEM NO. C' AGENDA REQUEST DATE: MARCH 21, 2000 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [XX] PRESENTED BY: DOUG ANDERSON BACKGROUND: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MEMORANDIUM FUNDS AVAIL. (State type & No. of transaction or N/A): 001-9910-599100-800 CONTINGENCY TRANSFERRED TO AID TO PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS PREVIOUS ACTION: NONE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDS CONTRIBUTING $7,500 TO THE FLORIDA GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE ASSOCIATION FOR LOBBYING EFFORTS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO SPRING TRAINING FACILITIES AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT #00-126 TRANSFERRING THE FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY. COMMISSION ACTION: [X] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Review and Approvals County Attorney: Management & Budget Originating Dept. Other: Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) _ LAS M. ANDERSON ty Administrator Purchasing Other: Eff. 5/96 cm 0 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY FROM: DOUGLAS M. ANDERSON, DATE: MARCH 14, 2000 LINTY ADMINISTRATOR SUBJECT: SUPPORT OF SB 1708 AND HB 1349 - FLORIDA GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE ASSOCIATION The Florida Grapefruit League Association, in concert with the City of Clearwater, has hired the Legislative support firm of Pennington, Moore, Wilkinson, Bell & Dunbar, PA and Ron Book and Associates to represent the Association before the Florida Legislature 2000 Regular Session. The two firms will work in a cooperative program. This representation is to support the efforts of Senator Jack Latvala and Representative Charles Sembler who have filed SB 1708 and HB 1349 to provide capital funding for spring training facilities. St. Lucie County's request, which is included in the financing proposal, is $1.3 million (see attached project list). We have presented this list to the New York Mets organization for their review and input. To date, five communities with spring training facilities have agreed to financially support the lobbying effort (see attached listing). St. Lucie County's requested contribution is $7,500. We have been informed that both Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada are competing with us for spring training programs. I am recommending that St. Lucie County contribute $7,500 toward this lobbying effort and that this funding be taken from contingency. The Florida Grapefruit League Association has told me that this legislation has strong support in the Senate, but there will be a battle in the House. Thank you. DMA:00-36 c: Mike Leeds, Leisure Services Director Marie Gouin, Interim Management/Budget Manager Robert Bradshaw, Assistant County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney FEB-�23-pp 01:32 PM GSS ADMINISTRAiTION 7275624894 • %4w N✓ FLORIDA GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE ASSOCIATION To: Florida Grapefruit League Association Members From; Keith R. Ashby, General Support Services Administrator, City of Clearwater and David Cardwell, Executive Director, Florida Grapefruit League Association Date: February 28, 2000 RE: Proposed Statewide Consortium to Support SS 1708 and HB 1349 At the February 24, 2000 Florida Grapefruit League Association (FGLA) meeting in Lakeland it was agreed that the FGLA would consider cost proposals to retain the services of firms or individuals to represent the Association before the Plorida Legislature during the 2000 regular session. These firms or Individuals would assist in getting SO 1708 and WB 1348 approved by the Legislature. The criteria used to determine each venue's proposed contribution to this effort is based on the facilities/construction requirement each venue submitted. Venues that do not have a requirement in the near future are asked to contribute in anticipation of a requirement in the future. The suggested proposals are rough magnitude computations that get us to a minimum budget that will allow us to gat started with our effort. As you all heard senator Jack Letvale and Representative Charles Sembler filed their bills on Thursday, February 24, 2000. The bills will now have to go through a myriad of legislative wickets and through the committee process. The Legislative session begins March 7*. Time is now critical for us to muster support for the bills. We will need a comprehensive strategic game plan from the consortium,. We will ensure a detailed accounting of every dollar spent by the FGLA on this project. Your contributions will be in an Association bank account. David Cardwell will be sending the necessary legal documents to you this week. Not all of our members have completed their requirement identification list. As their requirement comes In I will forward them to you along with their proposed contribution to the effort. In addition to the attached contribution proposal i am requesting that each venue ask the Major League Baseball Team in their location for a contribution. During our conference call on Friday we received s $5,000 contribution from the Philadelphia Philliea. As i indicated at our meeting we cannot take the passage of this bill for granted, The leadership in Tallahassee will not consider a bill that does not have statewide impact. Now is the time for us to snow solidarity. united we will succeed and divided we will surely fail. This past Sunday there was a national news article about efforts to start a spring training program in Las Vegas. All six of the proposed teams were from Plorida. ' r - FEB 2 9 2000 M cm St. Lucie County Department of Leisure Services "Investment for the Future" ORIGINAL PROJECTS NOT INCLUDED IN PHASE I "INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE" Sports Complex / Thomas J. White Stadium Stadium Seat Replacement $350,000.00 Waterproofing Seating Risers $ 75,000.00 Replace Stadium Lockers $ 16,000.00 Air Conditioning Units $500,000.00 Pressure Clean Canopy Roof $ 9,000.00 Rebuild Playing Fields $245,000.00 Replace Whirlpools $ 22,000.00 Develop East Parking Lot $100,000.00 Estimated Project Budget $1,317,000.00 *** Note - All budget figures are estimated and are being used in order to remain consistent with the original project figures. C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\SCOGGINS.IFF.wpd MAR•- 1 4-00 02 : 53 PM GSS ADMINISTRATION 7275624894 P. 02 05 _ water F� Y Correspondence Sheet To; Doug Anderson, County Manager, St. Lucie County, Florida Prom: Keith R. Ashby, General Support Services Administrator, City of Clearwater and Florida Grapefruit League Assoc. (FGLA) Date: March 14, 2000 RE: Contributions to FGLA In support of Senate Bill 1708 and HB 1349 Spring Training Facilities To date the following commitments and contributions have been made to the FGLA: City of Winterhaven $10K Cleveland Indians 45K City of Clearwater $15K Philadelphia Phillies $5K City of Dunedin $10K Osceola County $12K Houston Astros 45K City of Lakeland 010K (verbal commitment) Detroit Tigers $5K (verbal commitment► Most venues are committed to the contributions suggested in my previous e-mail. Some have to take It to vote others do not. Our goal is $1 OOK with two legislative support contracts and 4150K with three contracts. Your support and assistance on this matter is really appreciated. If you need more date or Information please call me at: 727-562-4889. MAR-14-00 02:54 PM GSS ADMINISTRATION 7275624894 P.03 CQNTRIBUJOB REQUIREMENT CLEARWATER $7M CONT131BUTION $1 5,000 " FT. LAUDERDALE TBD TBD INDIAN RIVER CO./VERO BEACH $7M $15,000 DUNEDIN $4M $10,000 LAKELAND $3M $10,000 WINTER HAVEN $3M $10,000 ST. LUCIE CO. $1.3M $ 7,500 OSCEOLA CO. $5M $12,500 CHARLOTTE CO. TBD TBD BRADENTON TBD $ 2,500 ST.PETERSBURG TBD TBD VENUES THAT H"E NOT TAMPA PARTICIPATED IN F©LA__MEETING TBD TBD LEE CO./FT. MYERS TBD TBD SARASOTA TBD TBD LEE CO. TBD TBD JUPITER/PALM BEACH CO. TBD MELBOURNE TBD TBD TBD RECOMMENDED 46,000 FROM EACH MLA TEAM IN FLORIDA IN KIND CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECEIVED FROM POLK CO. SPORTS MARKETING. FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 FU)W S APPROVED FROM CONTINGbwCY GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENT ITEM ACCOUNT# AMOUNT DATE Approved Budget Contingency 001-9910-599100-800 900,000 Administration Downtown Library Property 001-1900-561000-7952 8,570 12/07 001-1900-561002-7952 1,336 12/07 Administration PSL High School Band 001-1900-582030-100 2,500 12/07 Admin/County Atty. Platts Creek Acquisition 001-1210-561000-3112 $78,000 12/07 001-1210-561002-3112 $6,000 12/07 Administration Health Dept/ Impact Fees 001-6210-562012-4609 50,598 12/14 County Attorney Platts Creek Acquisition 001-1210-561000-3112 (11,599) 12/14 Marine Safety Lifeguard Towers Repairs 001-2920-546200-200 10,000 03/07 Council on the Aging 10% match/homebound seniors 001-6900-582015-600 18,200 03/07 Civic Center Civic Center Sign 001-7510-563000-700 $95,000 03/14 Total used: 268,605 Balance Available 641,395 Proposed action: Impact fees -PSL Athletic League 001-1900-582000-100 7,007 03/21 Florida Grapefruit Coalition 001-1900-582000-100 7,500 03/21 Balance Available After Proposed Action: 626,888 G:\BUDGE'ROUA7rRO\GENERAL\FORMS\AMENDMOO.wb3 03/14/00 %woDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST FOF REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: OMB/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR PREPARED DATE: 3/14/00 AGENDA DATE: 3/21/00 Elm I., rk TO: 001-1900-582000-100 AID TO PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS $7,500 FROM: 001-9910-599100-800 CONTINGENCY $7,500 REASON FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT: TO GRANT THE FLORIDA GRAPEFRUIT COALITION FUNDS FOR A LOBBYIST. CONTINGENCY BALANCE: $634,388 THIS AMENDMENT: $7,500 REMAINING BALANCE: $626,888 DEPARTMENT APPROVAL: OMB APPROVAL: BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 00-126 DOCUMENT # & INPUT BY: G:ZUDGET%QUATTRO%GENERAL$FORMS%AMENDMOO.V,b3 Wednesday, Much 15,2000 In M ITEM NO. C-4 AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney SUBJECT: White City Historic House License Agreement DATE: March 21, 2000 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [X] PRESENTED BY: Donald G. Cole Property Acquisition Manager BACKGROUND: Mr. Neal S. Keys offered to donate a historic house located at 603 West Midway Road to St. Lucie County. Mr. Keys is planning to develop the property where the house is now located. The Board directed staff to work with Mr. Keys -to obtain an agreement to temporarily store this house on a portion of Mr. Key's property until a new location for this house is determined. The attached license agreement allows for temporary storage of this historic house for up to six months. FUNDS AVAIL. N/A PREVIOUS ACTION- N/A, RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board approve the attached License Agreemer-t with Mr. Keys and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. COMMISSION ACTION: [X ] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Review and Approvals XX County Attorney: Management & Budget XX Originating Dept. - Community Dev. Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) Do gl s Anderson County Administrator Purchasing: Leisure Services: E f f . 5 / 9 6 G:\ACQ\WP\DON\AGENDAS\historic house lic.agreement.wpd ST. LUCIE CO. ATTORNEY F :561-462-1440 Mar 2 '00 18:02 P.02 This instrument prepared by: Donald G. Cole under the direction of Daniel S. McIntyre, County Attorney 2300 Virginia Avenue Ft. Pierce, FI.34982 LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered this � day of arch, 2000, by and between ST. LUCIE COUNTX, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, (the "County") and NEAL S. KEYS (TR), of 1911 NE 172nd Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33162, (the "Owner"). WHEREAS, the Owner owns the property described as follows: The North 316 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 less the West 45 feet and less that portion in Midway Road right-of-way, in Section 3, Township 36 South, Range 40 East, lying and being in St. Lucie County Florida. WHEREAS, the County desires to accept a donation of a historic house located at 603 W. Midway Road (house) and temporarily store the house for up to six (6) months on the easterly 134' of the (area) described herein above, WHEREAS, the Owner is willing to permit the County to use the site on the Owner's property to temporarily store the house subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this a license agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants het forth herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. During the term of this Agreement, the Owner agrees to grant the County a limited license for the purpose of storing the house on the site. ST. LUCIE CO. ATTORNEY F :561-462-1440 Mar 2 '00 18:03 P.03 1%1W 400 2. On or before the expiration of this License Agreement, the County shall, at the County's cost, reprove the historic house from the Owner's property. 3. The terra of this License Agreement shall begin on the date first above written and shall remain in affect for up to six (6) months unless otherwise provided herein. 4. During the term of this Agreement the Owner agrees to allow County employees and their agents access to the site for County purposes. 5. All notices, requests and other communications dealing directly or indirectly with this license shall be in writing and shall be (as elected by the person giving such notice) hand delivered by messenger or courier service, telecommunicated, or mailed by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid) return receipt requested, addressed to: As to County: County Administrator Administration Building Annex 2300 Virginia Avenue, 3rd Floor Fort Pierce, FL 34982 As to Owner: Neal S. Keys (TR) 1911 NE 172nd Street North Miami Beach, FL 33162 305-944-9300 With Copy to: County Attorney Administration Building Annex 2300 Virginia Avenue, 3rd Floor Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 or to such other address as any party may designate by notice complying with the terms of this Section. Each such notice shall be deemed delivered (a) on the date delivered if by personal delivery, (b) on the date upon which the return receipt is signed or delivery is refused or the notice is designated by the postal authorities as not deliverable, as the case may be, if mailed. ST. LUCIE CO. ATTORNEY F- :561-462-1440 Mar 2 '00 18:03 P.04 *AO 6. To the extent allowed by law, the County shall indemnify and Bold the Owner harmless from and against all claims, liability, demands, damages, expenses, fees, fines penalties, suits, proceedings, actions and costs of actions, including reasonable attorneys fees of any kind or nature arising or in any way connected with the use, occupation, management, or control of the above property by County or its' agents, employees, patrons, or invitees, or resulting in injury to persons or property, or loss of life or property of any kind or nature whatsoever, sustained during Owner's use of the property. 7. The County shall promptly record this license in the official records of St. Lucie County, Florida. The County shall pay aoy document excise taxes and the cost of recording this license. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year above first written. ATTEST: DEPUTY CLERK BOARD OF -COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA CHAIRMAN APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: COUNTY ATTORNEY ST. LUCIE CO. ATTORNEY Fax:561-462-1440 *%V' Mar 2 '00 18:03 cm P. 05 Witness i *itness STATE OF Florida COUNTY OF Miami -Dade The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this a day of March, 2000, by Neal S. Keys (TR) who is well known to me and who did take an oath. WITNESS my hand and official seal, this ;:� day of March, A.D., 2000. 1 pq�-u Sign ure of Notary Public SEAL Name of Notary Public Typed, Printed or Stamped My commission expires: &)C) V 2,2 + o o-z— M G:uC4ZM1*,o0MLJEGALD0CutwU�najr " .aAbby Mandel yt*My Commission CC792333 %den Expires November 22, 2002 R AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY: OMB *600 ITEM NO. C-5, DATE: March 21, 2000 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [X] PRESENTED BY: Harvey M. Lincoln SUBJECT: Budget Resolution #00-69 for additional funds for the Emergency Medical Services Grant awarded to the St. Lucie County BOCC on behalf of the Fire Dept. BACKGROUND: St. Lucie County BOCC. applied for and was awarded a grant from the Florida Dept. Of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services in the amount of $83,637.10. During the FY00 budgeting process we have anticipated only $80,000; therefore, the budget for this pass through grant needs to be increased by $3,637.10. FUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE: 104-2610-581060-2950 Fire District Emergency Medical Svc PREVIOUS ACTION: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Budget Resolution # 00-69 to appropriate and expend the additional funds from the EMS Fire Dept.Grant. COMMISSION ACTION: k j APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Anderson Administrator Coordination/Signatures County Attorney: XX Management & Budget: Purchasing: Originating Dept: Public Works: Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) XX Other: G:NBUDGET-\wp\AGENDNS\Agenda0o\321Fue Dept_GranGwpd M RESOLUTION NO. 00-69 WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners budget for St. Lucie County, certain funds not anticipated at the time of adoption of the budget have become available from a grant-in-aid to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners from the Florida Dept. of Health for the Fire Dept. Emergency Medical Services WHEREAS, Section 129.06 (d), Florida Statutes, requires the Board of County Commissioners to adopt a resolution to appropriate and expend such funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, in meeting assembled this 21 th day of March, 2000 pursuant to Section 129.06 (d), Florida Statutes, such funds are hereby appropriated for the fiscal year 1999-00, and the County's budget is hereby amended as follows: REVENUES 104-2610-334290-2950 HRS-Public Safety $3,678 APPROPRIATIONS 104-2610-581060-2950 Fire Dept. After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows: Commissioner John D. Bruhn Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson Commissioner Doug Coward Commissioner Paula A. Lewis Commissioner Cliff Barnes PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED THIS 21TH DAY OF MARCH, 2000. ATTEST: $3,678 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: CHAIRMAN APPROVED AS TO CORRECTNESS AND FORM: COUNTY ATTORNEY G:\BUDGE'nWP\AGENDA'S\Agenda00\3'21Fire Dept GranGwpd APPLICATION (Requires gnature) REQUEST FOR COUNTY GRANT DISTRIBUTION (ADVANCE PAYMENT) EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) COUNTY GRANT PROGRAM In accordance with the provisions of section 401.113(2)(a), F.S., the undersigned hereby requests an EMS county grant distribution (advance payment) for the improvement and expansion of prehospital EMS. Payment To: St. Lucie County Board of County. Commissioners Name or board or uounry commissioners (rayee) 2300 Virginia Avenue Address Ft. Pierce, F1 34982 i (State) ip Tax ID Number of county: s 9 6 0 0 0 8 3 s t 0-71 Authorizing County Official IGNATURE=:_ Date: rioted Name: Paula Lewis Title: Chairman _ F Aj Pli * f.'.i �­7*6 11AND RETURN WITH YOUR GRANT APPLICATION TO:---'.-' � • rr17 De�ppartment of Health Bureau of Emer ency Medical Services EMS County Grants Y 2002D Old St. Augustine Road Tallahassee, Florida 32301-4881 UE; t„ r .i 1i; G For Use Only by Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services mount: $ Fr`3 G r�_'7. 1 0 Grant Number: C Approved By: e: 9- 49- igna ure, e icer fiscal Year: 4 0 a mount:$ )r anization Code E. 0. Ob iect Code - BST 730060 Tax/.D. V F S 7 _C Odd 3 eginning Date: IG Ending Date: C on AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): Leisure Services ITEM NO. C-6 DATE: March 21, 2000 REGULAR[] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [ X ] PRESENTED BY: S. Ann Smith SUBJECT: Blind Creek Park - Ocean to River: Utilize Solid Waste's "Waste Tire Grant" Funds as Match for Awarded Department of Community Affairs Grant Funds for the Construction of an Elevated Dune Crossover. BACKGROUND: On September 28, 1999 the Board of County Commissioners approved the application to the Department of Community Affairs' Florida Coastal Management Program requesting $50,000 for the construction of an elevated dune crossover at Blind Creek Park. To meet the Program's 100% match requirement, the County has secured, as an appropriate match, $35,000 from DEP's Upland Invasive Plant Management Program for exotic tree removal at the site. The Solid Waste's Waste Tire Grant is also an appropriate match for the DCA grant to construct the dune crossover of materials made of Florida waste tires. The Solid Waste Division has agreed to fund $25,000 for the purchase of lumber manufactured from Florida waste tires for the construction of the crossover. The sole company, American Rubber Technologies, Inc., that we have identified can will meet the grant condition of supplying in writing certification that the products were manufactured from Florida waste tires,. FUNDS AVAIL.: 401 219-3410-548000-300 Promotional Activities PREVIOUS ACTION: The Board approved application to DCA on September 28, 1999 and acceptance of matching grant funds from DEP on March 14, 2000. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the use of Solid Waste's " Waste Tire Grant" funds of $25,000 as a combined match with DEP's $35,000 to complete the $50,000 match to DCA. Staff also requests that the bid process be waived and that sole source be granted to American Rubber Technologies, Inc., to purchase the materials for the construction of the dune crossover. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at (561) 462-1777 or TTD (561) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. n COMMISSION ACTION: [X] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: County Attorney: Originating Dep 44 Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) County Review and Approvals Management udge *e Other: soy; a wad. Purchasing : Other: Eff. 5/96 ._00 %Mr' *40 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: S. Ann Smith, Ecosystems Manager, Leisure Services Department DATE: March 15, 2000 SUBJECT: Blind Creek Park - Ocean to River: Utilize Solid Waste's "Waste Tire Grant" Funds as Match for Awarded Department of Community Affairs Grant Funds for the Construction of an Elevated Dune Crossover. BACKGROUND On September 28, 1999 the Board of County Commissioners approved the application to the Department of Community Affairs' Florida Coastal Management Program requesting $50,000 for the construction of an elevated dune crossover at Blind Creek Park. To meet the Program's 100% match requirement, the County has secured, as an appropriate match, $35,000 from DEP's Upland Invasive Plant Management Program for exotic tree removal at the site. The Solid Waste's Waste Tire Grant is also an appropriate match for the DCA grant to construct the dune crossover of materials made of Florida waste tires. The Solid Waste Division has agreed to fund $25,000 for the purchase of lumber manufactured from Florida waste tires for the construction of the crossover. The sole company, American Rubber Technologies, Inc., that we have identified can will meet the grant condition of supplying in writing certification that the products were manufactured from Florida waste tires,. RECOMMENDATION/CONCLUSION Staff requests that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the use of Solid Waste's " Waste Tire Grant" funds of $25,000 as a combined match with DEP's $35,000 to complete the $50,000 match to DCA. Staff also requests that the bid process be waived and that sole source be granted to American Rubber Technologies, Inc., to purchase the materials for the construction of the dune crossover. Respectfully submitted, S. Ann mith Ecosyst ms Manager _ L c � (D E� LL o U -0 la u 4 U !� o CD Cn P \� ,;pet \�d o 1. T o 06, y co N J Q T 0 w y -0 CO v o , ° is y19z �' CO E o_ m 5 3 o L a AmH s6u'N loll m -` a a`% LE >; 0 o 2 a= c Co " o a LL ----------------•---•.... �4unoo aagoyoaallo