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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Agenda 01-27-2009 Revised 3 January 27, 2009 9:00 A.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REVISED 01/26/09 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. January 27, 2009 9:00 A.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS www.co.st-lucie.fl.us Paula A. Lewis, Chairman District No. 3 Charles Grande, Vice Chairman District No. 4 Doug Coward District No. 2 Chris Dzadovsky District No. 1 Chris Craft District No. 5 I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the January 20, 2009 meeting. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS There are no proclamations/presentations for January 27, 2009. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 17. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Drug Abuse Treatment Association, Inc. (D.A.T.A.) – Eleventh Amendment to June 12, 1990 Facilities Use Agreement – Consider staff recommendation to approve the Eleventh Amendment to the June 12, 1990 Facilities Use Agreement between the County and D.A.T.A. and authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment. 2. Road Impact Fee Credits-Consent to Assignment and Direction from Core Communities, LLC, et. al. to Tradition Community Development District No. 1 – Consider staff recommendation to authorize the Chair to sign the Consent to the Assignment and Direction set out above. C. GRANTS/DISASTER RECOVERY 1. Authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the amount of $116,243. The grant funds are to be used for design, engineering, and permitting of storm water conveyance systems for the Indian River Estates storm water project. The grant requires a 25% match in the amount of $38,747. Approval is also being sought for the expenditure of $38,747 from the County’s Emergency Reserve Fund for the required match – Consider staff recommendation to accept the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant in the amount of $116,243 and approval of an expenditure of $38,747 from the County’s Emergency Reserve Fund for the required 25% match for the grant. C. GRANTS/DISASTER RECOVERY CONTINUED 2. Authorize the expenditure of $25,000 for an appraisal, wetland delineation and title search of the Riverside and Dennis parcels of the Harbor Branch project – Consider staff recommendation to approve an expenditure of $25,000 for an appraisal, wetland delineation, and title search of the Dennis and Riverside parcels. 3. Submittal of a funding request in the amount of $12,500 to the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program to assist with the due diligence costs of acquiring two properties related to the overall Harbor Branch acquisition project – Consider staff recommendation to authorize to submit a funding request in the amount of $12,500 to the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program to assist with the due diligence costs of acquiring two properties related to the overall Harbor Branch acquisition project. 4. Submittal of a funding request in the amount of $12,500.00 to the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program to assist with the due diligence costs of acquiring two properties related to the overall Harbor Branch acquisition project – Consider staff recommendation to authorize submittal of a funding request in the amount of $12,500 to the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program to assist with the due diligence costs of acquiring two properties related to the overall Harbor Branch acquisition project. D. GROWTH MANAGEMENT 1. Board approval of the Third Amendment for a short-term extension to the continuing service contracts C06-07-490 with Stanley Consultants, Inc. and C06-07-417 with Vanus, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for Traffic and Transportation to extend the term through June 30, 2009. This is an interim measure to ensure availability of services while the County re-issues the RFQ for these services – Consider staff recommendation to approve the Third Amendment for a short-term extension to the continuing service contracts C06-07-490 with Stanley Consultants, Inc. and C06-07-417 with Vanus, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for Traffic and Transportation to extend the term through June 30, 2009 and permission for the Chair to sign the amendments as prepared by the County Attorney. 2. Request of J. Michael Merritt for final plat approval for the project to be known as “Merritt Subdivision”. This project is a two-lot subdivision on 6.89 acres of property located on north side of Muller Road, approximately 1 mile south of Okeechobee Road in the AG- 2.5 (Agricultural – 1 du/2.5 acre) Zoning District – Consider staff recommendation to approve the final plat of “Merritt Subdivision” and authorize for final signature and recording. E. PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Second Contract Amendment – Professional Sports Camps, Inc. – Consider staff recommendation to approve the Second Amendment to the Recreation Division Facilities Use Agreement with Professional Sports Camps, Inc. and authorize the Chair to sign the Amendment as drafted by the County Attorney. 2. Permission to Apply for Summer Camp Grants – Consider staff recommendation to approve one grant application to the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency and two grant applications to the Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County for summer camp programs, authorize acceptance of the funds, if approved, and authorize the Chair to sign the Grant Agreements. F. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE Work Authorization with Sims Wilkerson Engineering, through continuing contract #C07-05-256, to provide a design plan for the air conditioning system replacement at the State Attorney’s Office-Empire I at a cost of $43,000.00 – Consider staff recommendation to approve a Work Authorization with Sims Wilkerson Engineering, through continuing contract #C07-05-256, to provide a design plan for the air conditioning system replacement at the State Attorney’s Office-Empire I at a cost of $43,000. The design plan is to divide this project into two phases: Phase I will be accomplished FY 08-09. Phase II is unfunded and upon budget approval will be accomplished FY 09-10. Staff further recommends the Board authorize the Chair to sign the work authorization as prepared by the County Attorney. G. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Request Board approval to award Emergency contract with Technical Inspections, Inc. for removal of silt sediments on the pumps at Platt’s Creek Stormwater Facility – Consider staff recommendation to approve an Emergency contract with Technical Inspections, Inc. in the amount of $33,950.00 for removal and cleaning of silt sediments and repairs on the pumps at Platt’s Creek Stormwater Facility and signature of Chair. 2. Amendment to the Joint Participation Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Ports Council (FSTED) for Taylor Creek Restoration – Spoil Site Evaluation & Design Project – Consider staff recommendation to approve the amendment to the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Ports Council (FSTED) for Taylor Creek Restoration – Phase 2 Dredging and authorize the Chairman to sign. H. ADMINISTRATION Award of RFP #08-073 On-Site Employee Health Clinic to Care Here, LLC – Consider staff recommendation to approve to award RFP #08-073 for an On-Site Employee Health Clinic to the top ranked proposer Care Here, LLC, and permission for the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. I. CENTRAL SERVICES Approve Amendment No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 3, GLE Associates, #C05-05-282, to provide professional services in the amount of $39,000.00 for the design and planning of the Employee Health Clinic located at the St. Lucie County Logistics Center. Approve Budget Amendment #BA09-001 in the amount of $600,000.00 and Capital Improvement Plan #CIP09-028 – Consider staff recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 3, GLE Associates, #C05-05-282, to provide professional services for the design and planning of the Employee Health Clinic located at the St. Lucie County Logistics Center. Costs associated with these professional services are $39,000. Estimated total cost for the Employee Health Clinic project, including professional services is $600,000.00 and funding is available through the Health Insurance Fund. Staff is further recommending the Board approve Budget Amendment #BA09-001in the amount of $600,000.00, Capital Improvement Plan #CIP09-028, and authorize the Chair to sign the Amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. J. AIRPORT Request authorization to enter into Facilities Relocation Agreement with FPL for the relocation of the powerlines impacting the new Runway 9L/27R at an estimated additional cost of $1,581,489.00 for a total cost of $1,633,489.00, and moving funds from the Airport West Commerce Park capital budget to cover the shortfall of $261,489.00 on this project – Consider staff recommendation to authorize staff to enter into the Facilities Relocation Agreement with FPL, authorize reallocation of $261,489.00 needed from the Airport West Commerce Park project to address the shortfall of funds for the FPL powerlines project, and authorize the up front payment of $1,581,489.00 for a total cost of $1,633,489.00 to FPL for the relocation of powerlines at the St. Lucie County International Airport. K. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Authorize staff to submit a request to the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) to be the designated recipient of Job Access Commute (JARC) and New Freedom program funds – Consider staff recommendation to authorize staff to submit a request to the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) to be the designated recipient of Job Access Commute (JARC) and New Freedom program funds, authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. 2. Acceptance of the St. Lucie County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 2008 Incentive & Recommendation Report compiled by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee – Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 09-036 accepting the St. Lucie County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee’s 2008 Incentive & Recommendation Report. 3. Approval of Modification No. 3 to revise the program budget, scope of work and extend the contract for the St. Lucie County 2005 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Initiative (CDBG DRI) – Consider staff recommendation to approve Modification No. 3 to revise the program budget, scope of work and extend the contract for the St. Lucie County 2005 CDBG DRI Grant and authorize the Chair to sign necessary documents. 4. Permission to advertise Request for Proposal for grant administration services for the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant – Consider staff recommendation to grant permission to advertise Request for Proposal for grant administration services for the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant. L. UTILITIES Staff requests approval of Amendment No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 22 for Camp Dresser & McKee to increase the lump sum amount from $49,700.00 to $61,700.00 – Consider staff recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 22 for Camp Dresser & McKee to increase the lump sum amount from $49,700.00 to $61,700.00. END OF CONSENT AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS There are no Public Hearings scheduled for January 27, 2009. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR AGENDA VIII. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 09-035 – Authorizing Lease-Purchase of Computer Equipment and Software – Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-035 and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution. IX. ADMINISTRATION Treasure Coast Education & Research Development Authority – Consider staff recommendation to vote and appoint three at large members from the applications submitted to fill the three vacancies on the Treasure Coast Education & Research Development Authority. X. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Workshop on the Growing Economic Crisis Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in Conference Room #3. 2. Saturday, February 7, 2009 Zora Fest! will host the annual Hattitude luncheon, where guests must wear a hat in order to attend - in recognition of Zora's love of hats. The event is planned for the Old Fort Pierce City Hall Annex on Avenue A between 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For additional information, contact the St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council at 772-462-1767 or go online at . www.stlucieco.gov/culturalaffairs/index.htm 3. MoneyFest is happening Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Fenn Center. This is a free event for the public to learn about ways to save, protect themselves from loss and increase their wage earning power. The St. Lucie County Extension office is coordinating this program. For more information, please call 772-462-1660. 4. The New York Mets kick off their Spring Training Season at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie on Thursday, February 26, 2009 vs. the Florida Marlins at 1:10 p.m. Home games run through April 2, 2009 with games vs. the Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, Detroit Tigers and others. For tickets call (772) 871-2115 or visit www.traditionfield.com. 5. The 44th Annual St. Lucie County Fair will take place February 27, 2009 - March 8, 2009 at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For details visit: www.stluciecountyfair.com. rdthth 6. Zora Fest! will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 3, 4 and 5 at Lincoln Park Academy and other venues. Hurston scholars will be on hand to discuss her writings and her life. Niece Lucy Hurston, a professor at Manchester Community College in Connecticut, will be on hand for the festival and a Sunday brunch at the Pelican Yacht Club on April 5, 2009. For additional information, contact the St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council at (772) 462-1767 or go online at www.stlucieco.gov/culturalaffairs/index.htm. 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 Chris Dzadovsky, Chairman District No. 1 Chris Craft, Vice Chairman District No. 5 Doug Coward District No. 2 Charles Grande District No. 4 Paula A. Lewis District No. 3 I. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the December 13, 2008 meeting. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT III. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 16 and 17. 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 Chris Dzadovsky District No. 1 Paula A. Lewis District No. 3 I. MINUTES Approve meeting minutes from the January 13, 2009 meeting. Approve the minutes from the January 20, 2009 meeting. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT III. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 16 and 17. B. PUBLIC WORKS Artificial Reef Grant Program: Approval to submit an artificial reef construction grant application to the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Proactive Species Conservation Program – Consider staff recommendation to approve permission to submit a grant application to the Proactive Species Conservation Program. 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.