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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJoint TCERDA 12-18-2008 • i •]~- AGENDA St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners and the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority Biannual Meeting Thursday, December 18, 2008 3:00 p.m. University of Florida 1 IFAS Center 2199 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945 CALL TOORDER - COMMISSIONER LEWIS, CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS PLAN SCOPE OF SERVICES -JACK BURNS AND GARY SULLIVAN OF THE INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE 3. FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE -DOUG ANDERSON, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 4. UPDATE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PARK ANNEXATION -JANE BACHLOR, CHAIRMAN TCERDA - DAN MCINTYRE, COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PARK -DOUG ANDERSON, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR -MARK SATTERLEE, GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR PRESENTATION OF MASTERPLAN WITH INCORPORATED CHANGES -JANE BACHLOR, CHAIRMAN TCERDA STATUS ON THE LAND SWAP -RIM MACLAREN 8. UPDATE OF THE ANNUAL AURP MEETING -JANE BACHLOR, CHAIRMAN TCERDA STATUS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION -BUDDY JOHNSON 10. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact laclxie Bylsma at (772) 467-3107, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. ~ ~ _ , ~ ~, _ COUNTY ADMINISTRATION s * ~ ~ MEMORANDUM ""~ 08-104 TO: Board of County Commissioners Jane Bachelor, Treasure Coast Education R e h & Development Authority FROM: Douglas M. Anderson, County Administrator DATE: December 16, 2008 RE: IRSC Proposal -Business Plan for the Treasure Coast Research Park (TCRP) Please find attached Indian River State College's Proposal, Business Plan for the Treasure Coast Research Park. The total cost to prepare this plan is not to exceed $37,500 and funds are available in the TCRP Budget under Professional Services. This proposal will be discussed at the joint meeting between the Board of County Commissioners and the Treasure Coast Education Research and Development Authority (TCERDA), scheduled for this Thursday afternoon. Indian River State College representatives will be present to answer any questions. DMAlab 08-104 c: Faye Outlaw, Assistant County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Attachment INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE PROPOSAL BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE TREASURE COAST RESEARCH PARK ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA CONTACT: Donna D. Rivett, IRSC (772) 462- 7656 drivett(a,irsc.edu 12/13/2008 The purpose of this document is to present a proposal of the time and expense necessary to prepare a detailed Business Plan for the initial development of the Treasure Coast Research Park (TCRP). PROPOSAL The purpose of this document is to present to the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority and to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, a proposal of the time and expense necessary to prepare a detailed business plan for the initial development of the Treasure Coast Research Park (TCRP). The work to develop this plan, and all following documents, will be under the direction of the Indian River State College -Corporate and Community Training Institute. Presently there is a TCRP Conceptual Master Plan; a comprehensive overview of the 1600-acre area which will become the complete TCRP. This Master Plan describes four distinct phases to develop the entire acreage. The first phase outlines the Core Research Campus, a 162-acre tract where acquisition of new research facilities is expected to occur first. It is this phase, the Core Research Campus, where the IRSC/CCTI personnel will concentrate their efforts. The business plan will focus on the following key issues: • The present status of the TCRP. • The development of the Core Research Campus including land and infrastructure development. • Proposed cost analyses for return on investment. • Identifying the target market organizations. • The processes and actions necessary to achieve identified goals It is not intended that the Conceptual Master Plan be set aside or replaced, rather the business plan will compliment the Master Plan by placing emphasis on the actions needed to seek out and attract the target research facilities, for the Core Research Campus. 2 This proposal as put forth by the IRSC/CCTI will comprise four sections: Section I. Scope of Services IRSC/CCTI will prepare the business plan in two parts. The first part will be to: • Define the objectives of Phase I of the TCRP. • Develop the control process to monitor, measure, and evaluate results. Upon approval of Part I above, work will begin on Part II, to: • Quantify the capital requirements for land and infrastructure development. • Prepare a cost analysis to include capital requirements, operational expenses, and income forecast to identify a breakeven point. • Establish a ten year projection for return on investment. • Identify potential target industries. • Work with TCERDA Board and St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners to set parameters for a Master Developer Section II. Time Time required to prepare the business plan will depend primarily on accomplishment of interviews with members of the TCERDA Board. Because the approval of the Authority is paramount to starting the project, it is imperative we have the full and complete understanding of the members. Additionally, interviews with the Board of County Commissioners, St. Lucie County Administrator and the professional staff, other key community agencies, e.g. Economic Development Council, et.al. will be required. J Section III. Cost The cost is contingent on timely and expeditious accessibility to those individuals needed to acquire and process the information required to complete the plan as described. Costs will be billed at $300.00 per hour with an anticipated time line of 125 hours; total not-to-exceed $37,500.00. Upon acceptance of this proposal the IRSC/CCTI will request a payment of 50% of the $37,500 forty five (45) days after implementation of the agreement, and the balance within thirty days of receipt of the final document. Estimated completion date is not-later-than June 1, 2009) Section IV. Personnel Primary responsibility for the development of the plan will be assigned to: • Mr. John Burns, Business Consultant to the CCTI @IRSC. • Mr. Gary Sullivan, Business Solutions Consultant, CCTI @IRSC • Administrative Support, CCTI @IRSC 4 BOARD OF COUNTY ,OMMISSIONERS December 9, 2008 Jane Bachelor, Chair Treasure Coast Education Research/Development Authority 2199 South Rock Road Fort Pierce, FL 34945 RE: Federal Economic Stimulus Package Dear Jane: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DOUGLAS M. ANDERSON St. Lucie County is in the process of developing a Federal Economic Stimulus Package. This is in anticipation of the federal government passing a stimulus package for local government. County staff is working with the County's federal lobbyist, Howard Marlowe and Company, to prioritize the County's needs prior to formal submission to our Federal Legislative Delegation. I felt that the Treasure Coast Education Research and Development Authority would be interested in the projects that are under consideration for submittal that relate to the Research and Education Park. On page 3 of the Stimulus Package Request (copy attached), is a list of projects totaling over $14,000,000 that affects the Research and Education Park. Once the list is finalized and approved by the Board of County Commissioners for submittal, we will be providing you with a final copy. Sincerel , i , f,/ Dough. Anderson County Adrrnmistrator DMA/ab 08-119 c: Board of County Commissioners Faye Outlaw, Assistant County Administrator Dan Mcintyre, County Attorney Attachment CHRIS DZADOVSKY. District No. 1 • DOUG COWARD, District No. 2 • PAULA A. LEWIS. District No. 3 • CHARLES GRANDE. District No. 4. CHRIS CRAFT, District Nc. County Administrator -Douglas M. Anderson 2300 Virginia Avenue -Fort Pierce, FL. 34982-5652 -Phone (772) 462-1450 - TDD (7721 462-1428 FAX (772) 462-164E -email: andersond@stlucieco.org website: wwwstlucieco.org BOARD OF BOUNTY ~MMlSSIONERS December 8, 2008 Howard Marlowe, President Marlowe & Company 1667 K Street NWlSuite 480 Washington, DC 20006 Dear Howard: COUNTY A,DMINlSTR~-TOR DOUGLAS N(. ANDERSON Outlined below are projects that have been identified by staff that we are requesting to be considered under the proposed Federal Economic Stimulus Package. These projects would be ready tc move forward within 9-12 months, following Februarv~ 2000. It needs to be noted that to move forward in an expeditious manner will require a streamlined federal and state permitting process. I have broken these projects down into funding categories. With the County's unemployment rate exceeding 10% and continuing to increase, and the County ranking towards the top in foreclosures in the nation, we need to put St. Lucie County as close as possible to the top of the fist for funding. It is extremely important that this funding goes directly to focal governments and not be directed to various state agencies for their discretion and disbursement. The list of funding requests total $122,968,397 which includes 8250,000 for green initiatives job training. The projects identified are as follows: NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM Land Acquisition Acquisition of Riverside and Dennis parcels as part of the Harbor Branch Oceanographic institute restructuring project $1, 000.000 Exotic Pianf Removal Removal of exotic plants from spoil islands in the Indian River Lagoon ~ 100.000 Feasibility Study Study of the feasibility of capturing and reclaiming water from the C-25 Canal 300.000 CHP,IS DZADOVSKl'. Distnct Nc. "~ • DOUG COWARD. District Nc. ~ • PAULA L.. LEWIJ. Distnct Nc. S • CHARLES GRANDE. Glstrict Nc 4 • CHRIS CRAF`, District Ivc County Aamintstrator - DouQias N'.. Anaerso~ 2300 VlrgmVa Avenue -Fort Fierce. F'~ 34982-5652 -Phone (772t 402-1450 - TDD (7721 4G~-142 FA;; i772t 46='-1o4E~ - emai~~: anaersond(cllstiucieco.orc WebS7tE. WWV.'.Stlll(:IECO.Of~: Page 2 December 8, 2008 Federal Economic Stimulus Package ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Beach Renourishment Renourish 1.3 miles r"ederal shore protection project on South Hutchinson Island Federal Share $5, 000, 000 PUBLIC SAFETYIJUDICIAL Information Technology The County needs to relocate to the County's former Emergency Operations/911 fortified bunker. information Technology is now located on the first floor of the none protected glass walled County Administration Building making it extremely vulnerable to destruction from hurricanes and other threats. $250.000 Jail Medical Wing The 12-bed medical wing at the jail needs to be expanded to 40 beds, an increase of 28 beds., due to the ever-increasing population now averaging close to 1.600 inmates per day. X3.900.000 Minimum Security inmate Facility The 1,670-bed jail is nearing capacity. We need to construct a 100-bed minimum- security dormitory type facility on jail property to make additional beds available at the jail for higher risk inmates. X450.000 Judicial Comalex A portion of the County Courthouse facility's interior was destroyed by the 2004 Hurricanes. Since then, the County has been in a rebuilding process and needs to complete the remaining 2 levels of a 4-level building. These renovations are needed for additional courtrooms for our overburdened judicial system. X3,511.972 Disaster Recovery Center The County owns a 113.000 square foot Logistics Center whereby the Countys Community Services Center could be relocated to. Following a disaster. this center would operate as a Disaster Recovery Center. A portion of the building (50%) serves as a distribution center for hurricane and other emergency supplies. A comprehensive Community Services Center is critical to being able to serve residents effectively both during disasters and throughout the year. X2.000.000 Page 3 December 8, 2008 Federal Economic Stimulus Package GREEN INITIATIVES Alternative Energy Center A County-owned alternative energy research facility is planned for the 1,600-acre Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Park. The facility will anchor the exploration and development of alternative energy using the research efforts of the University of Florida; Indian River -State College; Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute; Smithsonian Oceanographic Institute; Torrey Pines institute for Molecular Studies; Oregon Health and Science University, Vaccine and Gene Therapy institute (VGTI Florida); and the USDA in a collaborative partnership. The Center will include space for wet labs, including video-conferencing equipment and offices for administration. The project .also will require scientific, computer and audio-visual equipment, and infrastructure improvements including extension of utilities, roads, and fiber-optics for Internet and video. The Center will provide approximately 5,000 square feet of space for alternative energy biotech incubation purposes that will be able to be subdivided into offices or laboratories of up to 1.000 square feet each. 34.000.OOG Treasure Coast Research and Education Park -Phase 1 Infrastructure The County has a state certified 1,600-acre Research and Education Park. We have been targeting companies focused on alternative energy research. There exists a need to run infrastructure into Phase I of this project located on Pruitt Research Center Road. This includes roadway improvements. a gravity main and extension of a water main. 3540.OOG Treasure Coast Research and Education Park -Phase 2 Infrastructure The Phase 2 infrastructure includes building a two lane main entrance into the park, opening up nine acres for immediate development. Eventually, the two lanes will be expanded to four lanes with a median. These costs include the roadway improvements (two lanes) and utilities. 31.375.000 Kings Highway & Orange Avenue Intersection Expansion Expansion of a major intersection from two lanes to four Panes in each direction, with turn lanes and signalization. Kings Highway is the route to the County's Research and Education Park. This is the beginning of the improvements to Kings Highway which wilt eventually be widened to four Panes or perhaps sir. lanes. 38. SOO.000 Green Initiative Job Training As we transform from traditional construction methods to green technology. we need to train our local construction workforce in this new trade. 3~50.OOG Page 4 December 8, 2008 Federal Economic Stimulus Package Artificial Reef Program Deploy artificial reef .material off the shores of St. Lucie Gounty for five artificial reefs, which benefits and enhances the fisheries environment $725,000 Oxbow Environmenta! Learning Center In 2000, the County constructed the 3,450 square foot Oxbow Environmental Learning Center. Due to the success, we are now in need of a 3,600 square foot LEED certified building, including a classroom to serve the 4,000 school students that visit this facility on an annual basis to learn about the environment. X2,004,000 Mosquito Impoundments ^, large portion of the County's Mosquito Control program includes environmentally friendly mosquito impoundments. The impoundment dikes at Bear Point and Blind Creek need strengthening through armoring with 12-24" riprap. ~7. 800.000 PARKS Dollman Beach Restrooms The County needs a restroom facility at this heavily used beach. We have utilities within five feet of the proposed restrooms and the permit fees have been paid. $200.000 St Lucie County Fairgrounds Equestrian and Event Center The County has a new enclosed equestrian facility at its fairgrounds. However, due to funding limitations, we have not been able to build the second phase, which would make the County competitive for equestrian events. The second phase includes three 64-stall barns with stalls, three 4-stall covered wash racks and two outdoor show arenas. This project would also include construction of pedestrian and horse paths connecting the buildings,. X2.000.000 Lincoln Aark Community Center The existing 5,000 square foot facility was constructed in the 1950 s and is in dire need of replacement. Its replacement, a 30.000 square foot facility, would not only meet the community's needs, but would assist in the resurgence of this part of our cornrnunity $6.900.000 Boaf Ramp -Blind Creek This boat ramp would be located on the east side of ~-1-A and would allow access to the Indian Fiver Lagoon. $80.000 Page 5 December 8, 2008 Federal Economic Stimulus Package Boaf Ramp -Stan Blum This is a heavily used boat ramp and is our newest boat ramp on North Hutchinson island. It is in need of a restroom and pump out station. $275, 000 UTILITIES Holiday Pines -Lakewood Park fn Lakewood Park, the County has over 4,000 Pots, predominantly single-family, that are served by well water and are on septic tanks. This area needs to connect to the County's Holiday Pines water supply system. To provide this water, the County would need to expand this plant to 2.0 mgd. Therefore, the County needs to expand the plant and build a water distribution system. $18, 837,425 PUBLIC WORKS -ROAD AND BRIDGE Nidwav Road Widening - 1-95 to State Road 70 Midway Road is the main east to west evacuation route for the center part of the County. It leads to the County staging area and Emergency Operations Center in the event of a disaster. This phase of improvements runs from I-95 to State Road 70. X35.000.000 Nidwav Road Widening - 25th Street to Florida Turnpike Overpass This is a part of the .same roadway as mentioned above, which would widen it from two lanes to four lanes. The total cost of the project with right-of-way acquisition is X26,000,000. The County has X13,000,000 budgeted at this time and therefore is requesting the remaining $13,000,000. $13.000.000 Ta ylor Dairy Road Extension This is to improve Taylor Dairy Road from a two lane dirt road to a two lane paved road, plus bike Pane and sidewalks extending from St. Lucie Boulevard to Kings Highway. X7.900.000 Juanita Avenue Bridae Replacement Replacement of an existing functionally deficient bridge to add pedestrian access and meet current design standards. ~ 1.000.000 Page 6 December 8, 2008 Federal Economic Stimulus Package Large Culvert Repfacements Replacement of defunct metal culvert structures with concrete culverts and concrete headwalls at several locations (major canal crossings): Sneed Road and Canal No. 64 Sneed Rcad and Canal No. 67 Lucero Drive and Verada Canal Admiral and Cortez Boulevard Esplanade and Cortez Boulevard Shinn Road and Orange Avenue Oleander Avenue and Merritt Ditch ~2, 250.000 Bridge Recair Protects Repair of bridge abutments and approach slabs due to scouring effect caused by extreme flooding events at several locations: McCarty Road over Ten Mile Creek North Bridge (Bridge #940031 } South Bridge (Bridge #940030) Old Dixie Highway over Taylor Creek (Bridge #940029) Keen Raad over Canal No. 1 (Bridge #940037) Note: All projects have design drawings completed or in process 3320.OOC Once the fist if finalized, l will present it to the Board for consideration and approval. Sincer D ugi~`s M. Anderson County Administrator DMAlab D8-113 c'. Fave Outlaw. Assistant County Administrator Lee Ann Lowery. Assistant County Administrator Dan Mcintyre, County Attorney Marie Gouin, Management and Budget Director Bill Hoeffner, Grants/Disaster Recovery Director Don West. Public Works Director Beth Ryder, Community Services Director Jack Southard.. Public Safety Director Debra Brisson. Parks & Recreation Director Laurie Case, Utility Director Jim David. Mosquito Control Director AGENDA St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners and the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority Biannual Meeting Thursday, December 18, 2008 3:00 p.m. University of Florida / IFAS Center 2199 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945 1. CALL TO ORDER – COMMISSIONER LEWIS, CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2. BUSINESS PLAN SCOPE OF SERVICES – JACK BURNS AND GARY SULLIVAN OF THE INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE 3. FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE – DOUG ANDERSON, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 4. UPDATE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PARK ANNEXATION -JANE BACHLOR, CHAIRMAN TCERDA - DAN MCINTYRE, COUNTY ATTORNEY 5. PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PARK -DOUG ANDERSON, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR -MARK SATTERLEE, GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR 6. PRESENTATION OF MASTERPLAN WITH INCORPORATED CHANGES -JANE BACHLOR, CHAIRMAN TCERDA 7. STATUS ON THE LAND SWAP -RIM MACLAREN 8. UPDATE OF THE ANNUAL AURP MEETING -JANE BACHLOR, CHAIRMAN TCERDA 9. STATUS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION -BUDDY JOHNSON 10. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact Jackie Bylsma at (772) 467-3107, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.