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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: May 13, 2008 Convened: 9:00 a.m.
Adjourned: 10:55 a.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairman, Joseph Smith, Chris Craft, Paula A. Lewis, Doug
Coward, Charles Grande
Others Present: Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst.
County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Beth Ryder, Community
Services Director, Mark Satterlee, Growth Management Director, Marie Gouin, M & B
Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Neil Appel, Purchasing Director, Mike
Pawley, County Engineer, Richard Bouchard, Erosion Manager, Leo Cordeiro, Solid
Waste Manager, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
1. INVOCATION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MINUTES
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the minutes of the
meeting held May 6, 2008, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
4. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Resolution No. 08-154- Proclaiming the week of May 18, 2008, through May
24, 2008 as “Emergency Medical Services Week” in St. Lucie County,
Florida.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 08-
154, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution No. 08-167- Proclaiming May 10, 2008 through May 18, 2008 as
“Tourism Week” in St. Lucie County, Florida.
It was moved by com. Grande, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No.
08-167, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
C. Florida Public Relations Association’s Annual Award.- A presentation was
made by St. Lucie County’s Public Information Officer, Eric Gill.
D. A Presentation on the South Causeway Island Design Plan was made by
Glatting Jackson.
5. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Pam Stevenson, St. Lucie County resident, addressed the Board regarding the Human
Society’s request. She stated as a concerned taxpayer she felt providing the Humane
Society with land is a waste of taxpayer’s money. She believed they should update the
existing building.
Ms. Sally Ann Baroques, volunteer for Dogs and Cats Forever, addressed the Board and
read a letter dated February 21, 2005 where the Board of Directors stated they were in
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agreement that a change in location for the Humane Society was not in their best interest.
The dollars should be placed towards the spay and neuter program.
Ms. Andrea Nicholson, volunteer for Dogs and Cats Forever addressed the Board and
stated her opposition to spending taxpayer money for a new facility. She recommended
an aggressive spay and neuter program.
Mr. Perry, area resident addressed the Board and advised them the County is being
commended nationwide for implementing the spay and neuter program. He believes a
study should be done on the increased cost per animal should a new facility be
constructed...
Mr. Dennis Murphy, Culpepper and Terpening, addressed the Board and thanked them
for taking the action noted on C- 1, 2, and 3 on the consent agenda.
Mr. Bob Schaffer, Rinker Construction and on behalf of the General Contractor’s
Association, addressed the Board and thanked them for streamlining the administration
process and are in support of Resolution No. 08-122. (Items C-1, 2, and 3).
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Com. Coward addressed item D-2 and wished to inform everyone that this is one of the
items the state has mandated at the local level and felt this was a tremendous amount of
money.
Com. Smith also commented on the additional funds they would be required to pay for an
anticipated amount in excess of $482,000 and it be taken from contingency. He requested
the Board look at this issue.
The Assistant County Administrator addressed this issue and requested the Board
approve payment for the first half of this item, (the PHS invoice number PHS0003932 in
the amount of $359,013.10) and give her the opportunity to look at the contingency fund
and do an analysis as to where they will be at the end of the year and then come back to
the Board for the later portion of the item. This would leave the contingency at a
$200,000 and she felt this may an issue of concern.
Com. Craft stated he felt they were taking the necessary steps to hold these costs back as
much as possible through the efforts of the Criminal Justice Coordinator. He believes
there are certain costs the County will not be able to control.
Com. Grande stated the bills will be coming and if the funds from contingency are used
elsewhere then they will need to find other means to pay those required costs.
Com. Coward requested information on the funding source for the 1/3 of an acre parcel
on item K-3. He addressed the house where it is stated in a memo that it will be
purchased separately.
The Management and Budget Director addressed Com. Coward’s questions and stated it
would be purchased with ESL funds.
Com.Coward asked this item be pulled. It is his understanding these funds could not be
used for this purpose. He would like the out-parcel issue removed from this item and
move forward with the balance.
The Assistant County Administrator stated she believed they could move forward with
the grant application submittal and bring the portion in question back to the Board.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
A. WARRANTS
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The Board approved Warrant List No. 31 and 32.
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Merigold Investments, Inc., Road Impact Fee Agreement- This item was
pulled.
2. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility- Lease Agreement with St. Lucie
County Fire District- This item was pulled.
3. Authorized Dealer/Contact List- The Board approved the addition of JP
Morgan to the authorized dealer/contract list to replace Bear Stearns.
C. PURCHASING
1. Strategic Planning 2008- Resolution No. 08-122- The Board approved
Resolution No. 08-122 amending the Purchasing Manual authorizing the
County Administrator to approve change orders for time; establishing revised
sections 9.5b, Contract Change Order, 9.7 Work Authorization, adding section
9.8 Amendments to Work Authorizations, and moving Bonding and Insurance
Requirements from the original section 9.7 to the new section 9.9 Strategic
Planning Item No. II-A1.
2. Strategic Planning 2008- Resolution No. 08-123- The Board approved
Resolution No. 08-123 amending the Purchasing Manual section 9.5 Contract
Change Order, and section 9.6 Contract Amendment authorizing the County
Administrator to approve change orders up to $25,000 or 10% of the total
contract price not to exceed $50,000 (cumulative). However, no change order
shall exceed the original budget as agreed to by the Board without additional
Board approval. Strategic Planning Item No. II-A-2.
3. Strategic Planning 2008- The Board approved Resolution No. 08-123-
amending the Purchasing Manual section 8.3a and 8.3b, Contract preparation,
section 8.4 Contract Execution, increasing the threshold for mandatory
contracts from $15,000 to $25,000. Strategic Planning Item No. II A-3.
4. The Board approved advertising an Invitation to Bid for Tree Removal and
Trimming Services.
5. The Board approved advertising an Invitation to Bid to construct an off site
force main to serve the wastewater needs of the Airport West Commerce Park.
6. The Board approved the Fifth Amendment to Contract C06-07-407 with
Hulett Environmental Services for Pest Control Services and authorized the
Chairman to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney.
7. Award of Invitation to Bid # 08-034 - The Board approved to award
invitation to bid # 08-034 Sale of One Caterpillar D6M Dozer to the highest
responsive, responsible bidder, Marcel Equipment LTD for the price of
$36,666.00 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by
the County Attorney.
8. The Board approved advertising an Invitation to Bid for the construction of a
16” force main from Taylor Creek to the Ft. Pierce Utility Authority lift
station A.
9. Award of Invitation to Bid # 08-026- Garbage Collection and Recycling for
St. Lucie County facilities- The Board approved awarding Invitation to Bid #
08-026 to All Haul per the attached unit price list for Garbage Collection and
Recycling for St. Lucie County facilities and authorized the Chairman to sign
the contract as prepared by the County Attorney.
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D. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Prison Health Services Inmate Health Aggregate Cap & Psychotropic Drug
Invoices- The Board approved payment of PHS invoice number PHS0003720
in the amount of $94,317.12 per contract agreement.
2. Prison Health Services Inmate Health Aggregate Cap & Psychotropic Drug
Invoices- The Board approved payment of PHS invoice number PH0003932
in the amount of $359,013.10 and approved the Assistant County
Administrator’s recommendation to pull Budget Amendment # BA08-023 (a)
until she conducts an analysis on where they are at the end of the year with the
contingency fund and then return this item back to the Board.
E. PARKS AND RECREATION
1. Lawnwood Sports Complex- Water Fountain- Equipment Request 08-316
Budget Amendment 08-023 (b) - The Board approved Equipment Request
08-316 and Budget Amendment 08-023 (b) for the purchase of a water
fountain for the Lawnwood Sports complex soccer fields in the amount of
$2075.
2. South Causeway Park Design Plan- Approval of the 30% Schematic Plans-
the Board approved the 30% schematic plans for the South Causeway Park
project and directed Glatting Jackson to continue its work on the project.
3. Approve Equipment Requests No. 08-317 - The Board approved Equipment
Request 08-317 to purchase a walk behind floor scrubber for the Fenn Center
into eh amount of $7,892.45.
4. Approve Equipment Request No. 08-318- Funbrella for Lakewood Park Pool -
The Board approved EQ 08-318 for the purchase of a shade structure for the
Lakewood Park Regional Park pool in the amount of $3,485.
F. ADMINISTRATION
Authorization to advertise a request for proposals for a booking engine (reservation
system) - The Board approved advertising the request for proposals.
G. SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Apply for 2008 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant- The Board approved the submission
of the 2008 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant electronic application on behalf of the St.
Lucie County Sheriff’s office.
H. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Approval of Budget Resolution No. 08-160 recognizing revenue from the Federal
Emergency management Agency and the State for Hurricane related expenses for the
Special Needs Shelter- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 08-160.
I. SOLID WASTE
The Board approved Equipment Request EQ08-313 for the purchase of a Compactor
($478,705) and Equipment Request # EQ08-314 for the purchase of a Dozer
($433,547.84) for a total cost of $912,252.84. Both pieces of equipment will be
purchased through the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract 07-15-0827. The Board
also approved Budget Amendment # BA08-021.
J. AIRPORT
1. The Board approved the Second Amendment to the PBS&J Work Authorization
No. 9 for Construction Phase Services for the Customs and Border Protection
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Facility Renovations project extending the time for completion to October 31,
2008 at no change in cost.
2. The Board approved submitting a grant application to the Federal Aviation
Administration for Phase 2 Construction for the Parallel Runway 9L/27R and
Taxiway Project at the St. Lucie County International Airport.
3. The Board approved Change Order No. 4 for Ocean Gate General Contractors
Inc., increasing the contract amount by $5,574.76 for anew total of $2,345,575.48
for the new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility at the St. Lucie County
International Airport.
4. The Board approved the Third Amendment to Work Authorization # 15 for
PBS&J to prepare an update to the Airport Layout Plan for the St. Lucie County
International Airport to extend the time of completion to September 30, 2008 with
no change in cost and have the Chair or designee execute the same.
5. The Board approved the Third Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with St.
Lucie County Fire District to increase the Fire Districts contribution for the St.
Lucie County International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility by
an additional amount not to exceed $50,000 to cover the cost of upcoming change
orders and authorized the Chairman or designee to execute same.
K. GRANTS
1. The Board approved a change in schedule for the Weatherbee Midway
Sidewalk program.
2. The Board approved the submittal of nor more than eight individual
applications to the State Department of Emergency Management under
FEMA’s Severe Repetitive Loss Pilot Program and authorized the electronic
applications in the Chairman’s name.
3. The Board approved the submittal of a grant application to the Florida
Communities Trust in an amount not to exceed $600,000 for funds to assist
with the acquisition of a 13+ acre /-tract of environmental land along Ten
Mile Creek off of Selvitz Road consisting of two parcels to be known as
Becker Preserve.
L. CENTRAL SERVICES
1. GLE Associates Inc., # C05-05-282 Work Authorization for Architectural &
Engineering Services St. Lucie County Logistics Center- The Board approved
Work Authorization through C05-05-282 GLE Associates and authorized the
Chairman to sign the Work Authorization as prepared by the County Attorney.
2. Edlund Dritenbas Binkley Architects and Associates – Ninth Amendment to
September 1, 2003 Agreement (C03-08-520) – Downtown Chiller Plant and
Sally Port- The Board approved the Ninth Amendment to the September 1,
2003 Agreement and authorized the Chairman to sign the Agreement as
prepared by the County Attorney.
M. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
The Board authorized canceling contract C06-08-758/Purchase Order # P2711613 with
Kinsley Horn & Associates- for the design and permitting of a parking lot at the Oxbow
Eco Center .
N. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Engineering Division- Midway Road and Okeechobee Road Intersection- The
Board approved Work Authorization 2 to Contract C07-07-383 with Miller
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Legg for a Signal Warrant Analysis in the amount of $3,900.00 and authorized
the Chairman to sign.
2. Engineering Division Angle Road Sidewalk Project- The Board approve the
Fourth Amendment to Work Authorization No. 5 (Contract C03-09-708) with
Indwood Consulting Engineers, Inc., to perform contamination site
assessments and also approved a time extention through June 30, 2009 and
authorized the Chairman to sign.
O. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. The Board approved advertising Ordinance No. 08-023 Amending Chapter 1-
10.5 (Housing) of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled
Laws to provide for the Creation of the Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee. The public hearing would be scheduled for May 27, 2008 at 9:00
a.m. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard.
2. The Board approved two Grant Agreements between St. Lucie County and
Pregnancy Care Center of Ft. Pierce and Care Net Pregnancy Services of the
Treasure Coast and authorized the Chairman to sign all documents necessary.
3. The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 08-168 to budget funds from the
My Safe Florida Home Grant.
4. The Board approved executing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Port
St. Lucie in order to administer the Community Development Block Grant
Supplemental Disaster Recovery Program funding in the amount of
$4,221,157.59 and authorized the Chairman to sign.
5. The Board approved executing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Ft.
Pierce in order to administer the Community Development Block Grant
Supplemental Disaster Recovery Program funding in the amount of
$4,221,157.59 and authorized the Chairman to sign.
6. The Board approved Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $10,962.00 for the
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Initiative
rehabilitation project C07-11-604.
P. ADMINISTRATION
The Board ratified Com. Coward’s appointment of Jose Vazquez to the CEDS
Committee.
CONSENT AGENDA ADDITIONS
CA-1 COMMUNITY SERVICES
The Board approved for Assignment of Agreements between St. Lucie County, Alton
Silver III Homes, E.O. Koch Construction Co., and the Homeowner (Griffin, Sims and
Taylor and authorize the Chairman to sign all the necessary documents.
REGULAR AGENDA
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC WORKS – Building and Zoning Division- Consider the request to
demolish a damaged structure at 118 NE Jardain Road, Ft. Pierce and which has been
found by the Building Official to be more than fifty percent damaged and is unsafe and
constitutes a nuisance and determine if the structure is not taken down and property
cleaned by June 20, 2008, the Board give the Code Enforcement Department permission
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to proceed to use the lowest bidder to demolish the structure and clean the property of all
junk, trash and debris and assess the entire cost of such demolition against the real
property which shall constitute a lien payable to St. Lucie County.
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve staff
recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
B. PUBLIC WORKS – Building and Zoning Division- Consider the request to
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demolish a damaged structure at 2206 S. 34 St., Ft. Pierce and which has been found by
the Building Official to be more than fifty percent damaged and is unsafe and constitutes
a nuisance and determine if the structure is not taken down and property cleaned by June
20, 2008, the Board give the Code Enforcement Department permission to proceed to use
the lowest bidder to demolish the structure and clean the property of all junk, trash and
debris and assess the entire cost of such demolition against the real property which shall
constitute a lien payable to St. Lucie County.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve staff
recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
C. PUBLIC WORKS – Building and Zoning Division- Consider the request to
demolish a damaged structure at 2110 Saint Lucie Blvd., Ft. Pierce and which has been
found by the Building Official to be more than fifty percent damaged and is unsafe and
constitutes a nuisance and determine if the structure is not taken down and property
cleaned by June 20, 2008, the Board give the Code Enforcement Department permission
to proceed to use the lowest bidder to demolish the structure and clean the property of all
junk, trash and debris and assess the entire cost of such demolition against the real
property which shall constitute a lien payable to St. Lucie County.
Ms. Kathleen Fox, resident of mobile community across the street from this structure,
addressed the Board in favor of the demolition of the structure. She advised the Board
she believed the owner was running a mulching business behind the structure.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve staff
recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
D. PUBLIC WORKS – Building and Zoning Division- Consider the request to
demolish a damaged structure at 5030 Edwards Road, Ft. Pierce and which has been
found by the Building Official to be more than fifty percent damaged and is unsafe and
constitutes a nuisance and determine if the structure is not taken down and property
cleaned by June 20, 2008, the Board give the Code Enforcement Department permission
to proceed to use the lowest bidder to demolish the structure and clean the property of all
junk, trash and debris and assess the entire cost of such demolition against the real
property which shall constitute a lien payable to St. Lucie County.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve staff recommendation,
and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
E. PUBLIC WORKS – Building and Zoning Division- Consider the request to
demolish a damaged structure at 2516 Rolyat Street, Ft. Pierce and which has been found
by the Building Official to be more than fifty percent damaged and is unsafe and
constitutes a nuisance and determine if the structure is not taken down and property
cleaned by June 20, 2008, the Board give the Code Enforcement Department permission
to proceed to use the lowest bidder to demolish the structure and clean the property of all
junk, trash and debris and assess the entire cost of such demolition against the real
property which shall constitute a lien payable to St. Lucie County.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve staff recommendation,
and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
F. PUBLIC WORKS – Building and Zoning Division- Consider the request to
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demolish a damaged structure at 1910 N. 13 St., Ft. Pierce and which has been found by
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the Building Official to be more than fifty percent damaged and is unsafe and constitutes
a nuisance and determine if the structure is not taken down and property cleaned by June
20, 2008, the Board give the Code Enforcement Department permission to proceed to use
the lowest bidder to demolish the structure and clean the property of all junk, trash and
debris and assess the entire cost of such demolition against the real property which shall
constitute a lien payable to St. Lucie County.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve staff
recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
G. PUBLIC WORKS – Building and Zoning Division- Consider the request to
demolish a damaged structure at 3355 Johnston Road, Ft. Pierce and which has been
found by the Building Official to be more than fifty percent damaged and is unsafe and
constitutes a nuisance and determine if the structure is not taken down and property
cleaned by June 20, 2008, the Board give the Code Enforcement Department permission
to proceed to use the lowest bidder to demolish the structure and clean the property of all
junk, trash and debris and assess the entire cost of such demolition against the real
property which shall constitute a lien payable to St. Lucie County.
Staff advised the Board the property owner is presently working with staff and will either
demolish the structure and build a poll barn or renovate it. Staff requested this item be
tabled for October 1, 2008. The owner would like to hire an engineer to see what would
be his best option.
Com. Coward recommended placing a time frame for the applicant to complete what he
has indicated will done. If it is not done within the time frame then he believes the
structure should be demolished without coming back to the Board for another approval.
Com. Lewis stated she felt there was not a neighborhood situation on this item and
supported staff’s recommendation of October 1, 2008 and was willing to give the owner
this time.
Com. Coward recommended the owner be given 180 days or sooner.
The County Attorney provided dates available.
It was the consensus of the Board to give the applicant 90 days.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to change staff
recommendation to reflect the applicant be given 90 days (August 12, 2008) to have the
permit applications submitted, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering Division- Midway and Okeechobee Road Intersection –Work Authorization
No. 3 to the Contract C07-07-383-with Miller Legg for design of a Median Opening at
Peacock Road in the amount of $15,845. - Consider staff recommendation to approve
Work Authorization No. 3 and authorize the Chairman to sign.
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Work Authorization
No. 3 and authorized the Chairman to sign, and; upon roll call, motion carried
unanimously.
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There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned.
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Chairman
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Clerk of the Circuit Court
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