Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 03-22-2005 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: March 22, 2005 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Tape: 1 Adjourned: 9:50 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Frannie Hutchinson, Doug Coward, Paula A. Lewis, Joseph Smith(absent county business), Chris Craft, (absent county business) Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, Pete Keogh, Parks and Rec. Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Mike Bowers, Utilities Director, Jack Southard, Public Safety Director, Marie Gouin, M & B Director, Roger Shinn, Central Services Director, Mike Pawley, County Engineer, Ed Parker, Purchasing Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Dennis Wetzel, IT Director, Gayla Barwick, Tourism Manager, John Franklin, Housing Manager, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1. MINUTES (1-029) It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 15, 2005, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution No. 05-111- Proclaiming the month of March, 2005 as ”American Red Cross Month” . It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 05- 111, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ryan England, representing the Red Cross, was present to accept the proclamation. B. A presentation was made by Marlowe &Company “St. Lucie County Washington Lobbying update”. C. The County Administrator read upcoming events. 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS None 4. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the Consent Agenda, to include CA-1 and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1. WARRANT LIST The Board approved Warrant List No. 25. 2. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1 A. Joint Planning Agreement- City of Ft. Pierce- Permission to Advertise- The Board approved advertising a Public Hearing on April 12, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard. B. Request Permission to advertise Public Hearing- Petition to abandon a 30 ft., unopened, unmaintained right of way- The Board approved advertising a public hearing to be held on April 5, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. C. Resolution No. 05-116 Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Frances and Resolution No. 05-117 Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Jeanne- The Board approved Resolution No. 05-116 and 05-117. 3. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET A. Adopt Budget Resolution 05-106 to establish the budget for SFWMD Stormwater Prevention Solutions Educational Project- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 05-106. B. Approval of Budget Resolution No. 05-121 recognizing revenue from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State for Hurricane related expenses- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 05-121. 4. PARKS AND RECREATION A. Purchase of Ice Machine(Equipment Request EQ05-310 and Budget Amendment BA05-148- The Board approved EQ05-310 and BA05-148. B. Additional seating for the Adams Ranch Equestrian Arena- The Board approved adding 522 seats to the Adams Ranch Equestrian Arena for a total seating capacity of 4,376. Approved using seating constructors USA (original contractor) for the purpose of ensuring quality and compatibility with the current seating. Approved contract as drafted by the County Attorney with Seating Constructors USA in the amount of $64,007.80 for the manufacturing and installation of the seats and authorized the Chairman to sign. Approved use of Park “B” impact fees in the amount of $64,007.80 as the funding source to complete the equestrian arena additional seating installation. C. Revised Capital Improvement Project (CIP 05-034) Recreation Signage- The Board approved revising CIP 05-034 and increase it by $650. to cover the purchase and installation of a building sign at the Sports and Athletics office. D. Purchase of Golf Ball Dispenser/Washer- Equipment Request EQ05-305- The Board approved EQ05-305 to replace the golf ball dispenser/washer, damaged during Hurricane Jeanne in the amount of $6,627.40. 5. PUBLIC SAFETY A. Request to approve the purchase - The Board approved the purchase of four weather transmitters, data logger, RF modems, an one Maxon radio, including the software and cable for a the total amount of $ 13,793.00 approved the joint participation project between St. Lucie County and FPL. The Board approved Budget Amendment No. 145 and Equipment Request EQ05-308. B. Request to approve the purchase of a 100 GB ¼ Tape Drive for the AS400 system in the amount $5,500.00 and approved Budget Amendment No. 146 and Equipment Request EQ05-309. C. 9G-19 Grant- County Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund Program Base Grant Modification- The Board approved the 2 Modification to Agreement No. 05-BG-04-10-66-01-229 and authorized the Chairman to sign. 6. SHERIFF Permission to apply for and accept a 2005 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance- The Board approved the submission of the grant application and acceptance of the award on behalf of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and the Ft. Pierce Police Department and authorized the County Administrator sign the electronic grant application. 7. PUBLIC WORKS A. Sunland Gardens Phase II MSBU- The Board approved Work Authorization No. 30 to the Agreement for Continuing Engineering Services with Camp, Dresser & McGee, Inc., in the amount of $73,880.00 to provide assessment services and authorized the Chairman to execute the Work Authorization. B. Harmony Heights MSBU- Approval of Work Authorization No. 31 with Camp, Dresser & McGee, Inc.,- The Board approved Work Authorization No. 31 with Camp, Dresser & McGee, Inc., for Continuing Engineering Services in the amount of $75,480.00 to provide assessment services and authorized the Chairman to execute the Work Authorization. 8. PURCHASING A. Fixed Asset Inventory- Property Record Removal and permission to advertise IFB for the sale of surplus computer equipment- The Board authorized staff to remove the attached records from the fixed asset inventory and gave permission to advertise for bids for the sale of surplus computer equipment. B. Fixed Asset Inventory- Property Record Removal- Various St. Lucie County Departments- The Board authorized staff to remove the above records from the fixed asset inventory of the Board of County Commissioners. C. Fixed Asset Inventory Property Record Removal- Clerk of Court, Tax Collector and Property Appraiser- The Board approved the removal of the above records from the fixed asset inventory of the Board of County Commissioners. D. Approval of Bid Waiver and Ratification of Emergency Purchases from Hurricane Frances/Jeanne- The Board 1) ratified the County Administrator’s order effective September 3, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. and September 24, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. 2) approved the waiver of sealed bids as a result of the declared emergency 3) ratified the County Administrator’s approval of the list of emergency purchase orders and authorized the Chairman to sign contracts as prepared by the County Attorney. E. Bid No. 05-012- South Hutchinson Island Water Reclamation Facility Biofilter Odor Control System- The Board approved awarding Bid No. 05- 012 to the lowest responsive bidder Interstate Engineering Corporation for a total cost of $211,500 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. F. Permission to advertise an Invitation for Bid for the Purchase of Generators- The Board authorized an invitation for bid for the purchase of generators. G. Permission to advertise an invitation for bid for Voice and Data Infrastructure for the new Clerk of Courts Building- The Board approved advertising and invitation for bid for Voice and Data Infrastructure for the new Clerk of Courts building. 3 H. Permission to advertise an invitation for bid for the Purchase of Radios- The Board approved an invitation for bid for the purchase of radios. I. Bid No. 05-030- Concrete Culvert & Asphalt Installation- The Board approved awarding Bid No. 05-030 Concrete Culvert & Asphalt Installation to South Florida Concrete for a not to exceed amount of $250,000 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. J. Long-term loan of surplus printing equipment to Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper as outlined in the attached memo and letter .- The Board approved the long term loan of surplus printing equipment to Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper as outlined in the memo and letter and granted permission to dispose of the balance of this surplus printing equipment. K. Fixed Asset Inventory-Property Record Removal No. 40-3733 and transfer to the Sheriff’s Department- The Board approved the removal of the above record from the fixed asset inventory of the Board of County Commissioners and transfer to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department. 9. CENTRAL SERVICES A. Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation and sign Resolution No. 05-113 for construction of intermodal improvements at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court building- The Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation and sign Resolution No. 05-113 for construction of intermodal improvements at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court building. B. Change Order No.9 to Contract No. C03-06-452- Administration Building Addition/Barth Construction, Inc.- The Board approved Change Order No. 9 to Contract No. C03-06-452, Barth Construction to increase the contract sum in the amount of $1,121.00 and extended the contract time fifty nine days, changing the date of substantial completion to April 2, 2005, and authorized the Chair to sign the Change Order as prepared by the County Attorney. C. Approval of Work Authorization with Kimley-Horn & Associates Contract No. C03-02-269 to assist in the design of drainage improvements at Walton Road Annex. Approve Budget Amendment No. BA05-147- The Board approved Work Authorization with Kimley Horn & Associates Contract No. C03-02-269 for assistance in the design drainage improvements at Walton Road Annex at a cost of $8,250.00 and authorized the Chair to sign the Work Authorization as prepared by the County Attorney, and the Board also approved Budget Amendment No. BA05-147. D. Approval to go out for bids on construction of 6 lifeguard towers- The Board approved going out for bid on 6 lifeguard towers at Pepper Park, South Beach Boardwalk & Frederick Douglas Memorial Park and approved the qualified low bidder once identified by staff. E. Release of Retainage- Barth Construction, Inc., Administration Building Addition- The Board approved the release of retainage in the amount of $ 180,691.50 to Barth Construction, Inc., for the construction of he Administration Building Addition. F. Permission to go out for bids to construct a prototype restroom facility at River Park Marina- The Board approved going out for bids for the construction of a prototype restroom facility at River Park Marina and approved the qualified low bidder, once identified by staff. 10. COMMUNITY SERVICES 4 A. Authorize Chairman to sign- The Board authorized the Chairman signing the Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement with the FDOT and sign Resolution No. 05-112 for land acquisition and construction of the Avenue D intermodal facility. B. Authorize staff to submit- The Board authorized staff to submit a funding request to the Ft. Pierce Community Redevelopment Agency for financial and planning assistance for the Avenue D intermodal facility. C. Agreement between Riverside National Bank and the County- The Board approved the agreement between Riverside National Bank and the County for the pilot program to build houses on the surplus lots. D. $3,000,000.00 funding request to FDCA Disaster Recovery Initiative- The Board authorized the Chairman signing the grant application and staff to submit a $3,000,000. funding request to the Florida Department of Community Affairs Disaster Recovery Initiative for funds to assist with th roadways, drainage and sewage infrastructure installation for the 26 Street project and for various eligible CBG Housing Activities such as new construction, rehabilitation, acquiring property, down-payment assistance and replacement. E. Request for Board approval to authorize the Chair to sign the grant contract with the Florida Department of Community Affairs to implement the Emergency Management Residential Construction Mitigation Program.- The Board authorized the Chair to sign the grant contract with the Florida Department of Community Affairs. F. Fifth Amendment of the contract with Habitat for Humanity to increase the amount which may be spent per residential unit- The Board approved the Fifth Amendment and authorized the Chair to sign all necessary documents. 11. GROWTH MANAGEMENT A. Ratification of the Tourist Development Council’s decision- The Tourist Development Council and the Board approved the proposed Special Event Grant Agreement and application in the amount of $2,000 to the Yellowfin Kingfish Classic Fishing Tournament as drafted by the County Attorney and authorized the Chairman to sign said Agreement upon receipt of the signed originals. B. Ratification of the Tourist Development Council’s decision- The Board approved the proposed Special Event Grant Agreement and application in the amount of $2,000 to Victory Children’s Home/Wings N Wheels event as drafted by the County Attorney and authorized the Chairman to sign said Agreement upon receipt of the signed originals. C. Ratification of the Tourist Development Council’s decision- The Board approved the proposed Special Event Grant Agreement and application in the amount of $2,000 to the Cultural Affairs Council/Zora Fest: A Homecoming event as drafted by the County Attorney and authorized the Chairman to sign said Agreement upon receipt of the signed originals. 12. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE Vehicle Replacement- Mosquito Control Dept.- The Board approved the use of available IFF funds in the Fleet Replacement Program FY 04-05 and replace the wrecked 2001 Dodge 4x4 with a like type replacement at a cost of $17,585.00. 5 13. UTILITIES A. Request to declare an emergency and request for a bid waiver per the Purchasing Manual Section 5.5 Danella Companies, Inc.- The Board approved declaring an emergency and requested a bid waiver per the Purchasing Manual Section 5.5 to approve the quote from Danella Companies, Inc., for the water mains for the Fairgrounds extension in the amount of $1,649,928.00 and approved Budget Resolution No. 05-087. B. Change Order No. 4- Ditchdiggers, Inc.- The Board approved Change Order No. 4 with Ditchdiggers Inc., for construction services related to the US1/Turnpike Feeder Road Project in the amount of $1,006.00. C. Work Authorization- Masteller & Moler Inc.,- The Board approved Work Authorization with Masteller & Moler, Inc., for engineering and surveying services related to the proposed 0.50 MGD reverse osmosis water treatment plant at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds site in the amount of $239,700.00. 14. GRANTS Taylor Creek Restoration Dredging Project- The Board authorized the submittal of a grant application to the FIND and the acceptance of the grant if it is approved to help fund the third phase of the Taylor Creek Restoration Dredging project. In addition, the Board approved Resolution No. 05-12 authorizing this project, authorizing the submittal of this grant application, certifying acceptance of the terms and conditions, and authorized the project manager to administer the grant on behalf of the BCC of St. Lucie County, Florida. CA-1 SHERIFF The Board approved the request to submit an electronic application for the State Criminal Alien Grant 2005 and authorized the Chairman to sign the application. REGULAR AGENDA (1-473) 5.A No public hearings scheduled. 6. COUNTY ATTORNEY Lennard Road Municipal Services Benefit Unit- Condemnation of Parcel 26- Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 05-096 and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution. Mr. Dennis Murphy, Culpepper & Terpening addressed the Board on this issue. Mr. Steph Mathis, SR. Vice President, Culpepper & Terpening addressed the Board stated the road is designed with all safety requirements by State and Federal governments. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 05- 096, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 6 7. PUBLIC WORKS (1-1026) Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $610,811.55 Indian River Drive North Project- Consider staff recommendation to approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $610,811.55 for the Indian River Drive North Project and authorize the Chairman to sign. Mr. Mike Pawley, County Engineer, addressed the Board on this issue. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Change Order No. 2, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 8. COMMUNITY SERVICES (1-1099) Fair Housing Workshop for Elected Officials, as required in order to submit the grant application for the Florida Community Development Block Grant Program Disaster Recovery Initiative – This workshop is part of the application process and is for Board and public information purposes. Mr. John Franklin, Housing Manager, Community Services, addressed the Board on this issue. No action required. 9. COUNTY ATTORNEY (1-1414) th South 25 St. Improvement Project- Pezzino Parcel-Settlement offer- Consider staff recommendation to approve the Settlement offer and authorize the County Attorney to serve the offer on the Defendants. The County Attorney addressed the Board on this issue. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com Lewis, to approve staff recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 10. COUNTY ATTORNEY (1-1605) Resolution No. 05-118- State Revenue Sharing Improvement Bonds Issued for Financing the Cost of Certain Capital Improvements including acquisitions of Property and Construction of Courthouse Improvements- Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 05-118 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward to approve Resolution No. 05- 118, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 11. COUNTY ATTORNEY (1-1679) Resolution No. 05-119- Sales Tax Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds issued for (a) refunding the Improvement Revenue Note (land acquisition) and (b) Financing the Acquisition of Certain Environmentally Sensitive Lands- Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 05-119 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 05- 119, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 12. COUNTY ATTORNEY- Resolution No. 05-120 this item was pulled. UNAGENDAD ITEM 7 The County Attorney advised the Board of the outcome of the suit filed by the Indian River Keeper. The Court refused to issue an injunction. The County may proceed with the project. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _________________________ Chairman __________________________ Clerk of Circuit Court 8