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Home My WebLink AboutBOCC Agenda 09-23-2008 September 23, 2008 9:00 A.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA WELCOME ALL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED. ALL MEETINGS PROVIDED WITH WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS FOR PUBLIC CONVENIENCE. PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS PRIOR TO ENTERING THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. PLEASE MUTE THE VOLUME ON ALL LAPTOPS AND PDAS WHILE IN USE IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. 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 – 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 may be heard on the first and third Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, or 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 prior 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 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’ opinions. MEETINGS - All Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 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, FL 34982. The Board schedules additional workshops throughout the year as necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Notice is provided of these workshops. Assistive Listening Device is available to anyone with a hearing disability. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Director at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. September 23, 2008 9:00 A.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS www.co.st-lucie.fl.us Joseph E. Smith, Chairman District No. 1 Paula A. Lewis, Vice Chairman District No. 3 Doug Coward District No. 2 Charles Grande District No. 4 Chris Craft District No. 5 I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the Final Public Hearing on the FY 2008-2009 Budget. Approve the minutes from the September 23, 2008 meeting. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Fair Housing Workshop Presentation by Jessica Parrish, Housing Coordinator V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 51 B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Indian River Lagoon Wetland Restoration Project – Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District for Administration of American Sportfishing Association – Fish America Foundation Grant – Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed interlocal agreement with St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District, and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. 2. Walton Road Annex – First Amendment to December 18, 2007 Facilities Use Agreement with Port St. Lucie Historical Society, Inc. - Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed First Amendment to the December 18, 2007 Facilities Use Agreement with Port St. Lucie Historical Society, Inc., and authorize the Chairman to sign the First Amendment. 3. Approval of Budget Amendment BA08-045 and Equipment Request EQ08-354 for the purchase of software for the G.P.S./Pretrial Servers - Consider staff recommendation approve Budget Amendment BA 08-045 and Equipment Request EQ08-354. Funds will be made available in 107- 2360-568000-200. C. PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Approval of Budget Resolution No. 08-281 Accepting and Allocating Funds from the Children’s Services Council for Summer Camp Scholarship Reimbursements for July-August 2008 (Westwood Camp) - Consider staff recommendation to approve Budget Resolution No. 08-281, recognizing the additional grant revenues from the Children’s Services Council and allocating the funds for summer camp program expenses into the appropriate Recreation Division budget. PARKS AND RECREATION (Contd.) 2. Approval of Request to Serve Alcohol at Pepper Park - Consider staff recommendation to approve Mr. Gary Jones’ request to serve alcohol at Pepper Park on October 25, 2008. 3. Purchase of an Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) – Approved Chemical Storage Shed, Budget Amendment BA08-044 & Equipment Request EQ08-353 - Consider staff recommendation to approve Budget Amendment BA08-044 & Equipment Request EQ08-353 to purchase an OSHA-approved chemical storage container for the Parks Division at a cost of $12, 750.00, including shipping. D. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Compensation for staff called up for active duty to run the October 1, 2008 thru September 30, 2009 - Consider staff recommendation to approve the attached request and authorize approval by the chairman October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009. 2. Request Board approval to advertise a Request for Proposal for an On-Site Employee Health Clinic – Consider staff recommendation to approve to advertise for Request for Proposal for an On-Site Employee Health Clinic. E. GROWTH MANAGEMENT 1. Request to approve purchase of EQ#08-351; Fujitsu flatbed, color scanner – Consider staff recommendation to approve purchase of EQ#08-351 for $5,250. IT quote attached and specifications of scanner. 2. Approve Fourth amendment to Contract C04-03-132 with Clarion & Associates to extend the term of services - Consider staff recommendation to approve the amendment to the contract for extension of time and authorize the Chairman to sign. 3. Approve First Amendment to Contract C08-03-189 with Municipal Corporation to extend the term of the contract until 1/31/09 – Consider staff recommendation to approve the amendment to the contract for extension of time and authorize the Chairman to sign. 4. Approve Second Amendment to Contract C07-07-490 with Fla. Atlantic University to extend the term of the contract until 4/01/09 additional compensation of $35,668 and delete retainage clause – Consider staff recommendation to approve the amendment to the contract for extension of time, additional compensation, deletion of the retainage clause and authorize the Chairman to sign. 5. Request permission to advertise for one public hearing consider Draft Ordinance No. 08-033, correcting a Scrivener’s Error to eliminate the second “Whereas” clause within Ordinance No. 07- 044, adopted on December 18, 2007 – Consider staff recommendation to authorize staff to advertise the following Public Hearing to be held on October 14, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. F. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Request Board approval of Amendment No. 1 (Time Extension) to grant contract #4600000621 with South Florida Water Management District for Lakewood Park Canal Control Structures – Stormwater Drainage and Water Quality Improvement project - Consider staff recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 (Time Extension) to grant contract #4600000621 with South Florida Water Management District for Lakewood Park Canal Control Structures – Stormwater Drainage and Water Quality Improvement project and approval of signature by the Chairman . PUBLIC WORKS (Contd.) 2. Request for Board of County Commissioners approval of Work Authorization No. 9 for professional engineering services for the Ridgehaven 20-Acre Site for the temporary upland dredge material management site with Dredging and Marine Consultants, LLC for Taylor Creek Restoration Dredging Project, Phase 2 Spoil Site selection – Staff is requesting Board approval and signature of the Chairman for approval of Work Authorization No. 9 in the amount of $90,000.00 for professional services for the Ridgehaven 20-Acre Site for the temporary upland dredge material management site with Dredging and Marine Consultants, LLC for Taylor Creek Restoration Dredging Project, Phase 2 Spoil Site Selection. 3. Approval of Work Authorization No. 3 to Continuing Contract #C07-07-385 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Professional Roadway Design Services – St. James Drive Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway Project in the amount of $55,000. - Consider staff recommendation to approve Work Authorization No. 3 to Contract C07-07-385 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $55,000 for the design, engineering and permitting of the St. James Drive Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway project and have the Chairman sign the work authorization. 4. Road and Bridge Division - Approval of Equipment Requests (EQ08-355 & EQ08-356) – Consider staff recommendation to approve Equipment Requests (EQ08-355 & EQ08-356) to purchase two 10 inch Hydraulic Trash pumps not to exceed the total amount of $82,000. G. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 1. Purchasing Division - Board approval to award Invitation to Bid (ITB) Bid #08-006 Lakewood Park Regional Park Sidewalk – Consider staff recommendation to approve to award Invitation to Bid (ITB) Bid #08-006 Lakewood Park Regional Park Sidewalk according to the attached tabulation of the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Sunshine Land Design Company, Inc. in the amount of $85,373.00 and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. 2. Purchasing Division - Bid waiver and sole source declaration for service and purchase of parts for certain county equipment for Fiscal year 2008-2009. This is for the Solid Waste Department, Road and Bridge Division and the Central Services – Service Garage – Consider staff recommendation to approve the bid waiver and sole source declaration for the purchase of parts and services to the following companies: Kelly Tractor for Caterpillar, Flagler Equipment Company for Volvo and Samsung, Sierra International Machinery, LLC, Continental Biomass Industries, Inc., Lubo USA, LLC, Menzi USA, and Great Southern Equipment. 3. Budget Resolution 08-289, which will correct Budget Resolution 08-273‘s project assignment of $38,760 to project #48006, by reassigning the grant award to project #48005 - Consider staff recommendation approve Budget Resolution 08-289, which will correct Budget Resolution 08- 273. H. AIRPORT Change Order No. 5 for Dickerson Florida, Inc., – Consider staff recommendation to approve Change Order No. 5 for Dickerson Florida, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $493,681.29 from $5,183,800.00 to $5,667,481.74, and the time by 120 days for a new completion date of March 20, 2009, for the first phase of construction for Runway 9L/27R and Taxiway at the St. Lucie County International Airport, and authorize the Chair or designee to execute the same. I. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Approval of the contract with the State of Florida for operation of the St. Lucie County Health Department and the attached Fee Schedule. - Consider staff recommendation to approve the contract with the State of Florida for a total project amount of $20,454,445.00 including funds from State General Revenue, other State Funds, Federal Funds and $1,056,980.00 from the General Fund of St. Lucie County for operation of the St. Lucie County Health Department and authorize the Chairman to sign the necessary documentation. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Contd.) 2. Resolution No. 08-287 to adopt the St. Lucie County Housing Assistance Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Programs including the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant application – Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 08-287 adopting the St. Lucie County Housing Assistance Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Programs including the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant application. 3. Approval to allocate funds to the City of Port St. Lucie’s “Sammies Landing” project – Staff recommends the allocation of $62,021.64 towards the City of Port St. Lucie’s “Sammies Landing” project. J. CENTRAL SERVICES 1. Dooleymack Constructors of South FL, LLC/Change Order No. 14 to #C07-04-195 Project: Havert L. Fenn Center-Special Needs Shelter/Auditorium. Change Order No. 14 will increase the contract sum by $15,301.52 and increase contract time by thirty (30) days. - Consider staff recommendation to approve Change Order No. 14 to #C07-04-195, Dooleymack Constructors, Havert L. Fenn Center, to increase the contract sum by $15,301.52; the new contract sum will be $13,566,396.57. Change Order No. 14 will increase the contract time thirty (30) days changing the date of substantial completion to October 28, 2008. Staff further recommends the board authorize the Chair to sign the Change Order as prepared by the County Attorney. 2. Approval to reject all bids on Bid #08-058 for the purchase of one (1) Sewage Grinder for the St. Lucie County Jail. Two submittals were received and both came in over budget – Consider staff recommendation to approve rejecting all bids on Bid #08-058, Purchase of One (1) Sewage Grinder for the St. Lucie County Jail. Two (2) submittals were received on this bid and both came in over budget. K. UTILITIES Establishment and adoption of Resolution No. 08-286 authorizing the adjustment of water, wastewater, and reuse utility connection fees and charges for developers within the St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District - Consider staff recommendation to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 08-286 authorizing the adjustment of water, wastewater, and reuse utility connection fees and charges for developers within the St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District. L. SHERIFF’S OFFICE Request for distribution from the Law Enforcement Trust (L.E.T.) Fund in the amount of $463,785.23 - Consider staff recommendation to approve the Sheriff’s budget amendment and transfer of funds in the amount of $463,785.23. END OF CONSENT AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Petition of WCA of St. Lucie County, LLC for a Major Adjustment to an Approved Conditional Use Permit for a Recycling Transfer Facility located at 9901 Range Line Road in the IH (Industrial, Heavy) Zoning District. - Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 08-229 granting WCA of St. Lucie County, LLC a Major Adjustment to an Approved Conditional Use Permit to provide for the following changes: ??Changes the name of the petitioner to WCA of St. Lucie County LLC; and ??Removes Condition 2 within Resolution No. 07-043 because it has been met; and ??Extension of time for the issuance of a zoning compliance; and ??Modify the conditions to recognize the petitioner. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS VIII. PARKS AND RECREATION 2008 Strategic Planning - St. Lucie County Pool Operations – Consider staff recommendation to approve the th closing of all county pools except the Ravenswood Pool beginning the day after Labor Day until May 15 and the stst closing of the Ravenswood Pool from December 1 to May 1. X. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3. th 2. The St. Lucie County Master Gardener 25 Annual Plant Sale will be on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the St. Lucie County Extension 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. 3. The Board of County Commissioners would like to invite the public to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. for the Havert L. Fenn Center located at 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce. 4. St. Lucie County will be hosting the 2nd Annual Treasure Coast Green Conference on Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Havert L. Fenn Center at 2000 Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce. Call the Oxbow Eco-Center at (772) 785-5833 or visit www.treasurecoastgreen.com for more information. 5. The St. Lucie Cooperative Extension will hold a Spread the Shade Plant a Tree, Tree Give-A-Way on October 25, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at City Hall 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie. 6. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3. 7. The November 4, 2008 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting has been canceled due to the General Election. 8. County offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 to observe Veteran’s Day. 9. The National Navy UDT-SEAL will host its FREE annual Veterans’ Day Celebration (Muster) on November 15, 2008. This will be the first Muster the Museum has hosted since receiving National Designation by the United States Congress. This year’s Muster, which will be the biggest and best yet, will include celebrities, activities for the entire family, and demonstrations by the US Navy Seals! For more information, please contact the Museum at 772-595-5845, or via the Internet at www.NavySEALmuseum.com. 10. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Annual Reorganization meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission Chamber. 11. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3. 12. County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2008 and Friday, November 28, 2008 to observe Thanksgiving. 13. The December 23, 2008 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting has been canceled. 14. County offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2008 and Friday, December 26, 2008 to observe Christmas. 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 testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Director at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT www.co.st-lucie.fl.us Charles Grande, Chairman District No. 4 Doug Coward, Vice Chairman District No. 2 Joseph E. Smith District No. 1 Paula A. Lewis District No. 3 Chris Craft District No. 5 I. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the September 9, 2008 meeting. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT III. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 50 and 51. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY Indian River Lagoon Wetland Restoration Project – Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County for Administration of American Sportfishing Association – Fish America Foundation Grant - Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed interlocal agreement with St. Lucie County, and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. 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 testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Director at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. EROSION DISTRICT www.co.st-lucie.fl.us Chris Craft, Chairman District No. 5 Charles Grande, Vice Chairman District No. 4 Doug Coward District No. 2 Joseph E. Smith District No. 1 Paula A. Lewis District No. 3 I. MINUTES Approve meeting minutes from the September 9, 2008 meeting. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT III. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 50 and 51. 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 testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Director at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.