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February 10, 2009
9:00 A.M.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
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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.
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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.
February 10, 2009
9:00 A.M.
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
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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 February 3, 2009 meeting.
IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Year In Review presentation by Chief Ron Parrish of the St. Lucie County Fire District
B. Resolution No. 09-038 - Recognizing the $5,000 contribution from Mr. Bob Herbst, Jr. to the St. Lucie
County Artificial Reef Program for the creation of two underwater reefs that were created by the
deployment of materials in the ocean the last week of August 2008, and naming the 90 foot deep reef as
the "Bob Herbst, Sr. Reef" and naming the 55 foot deep reef as the "Bob Herbst, Jr. Reef."
Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-038 as drafted.
C. Resolution No. 09-039 - Recognizing Mr. Bob Herbst, Jr. for his $5,000 contribution to the Snook
Foundation, recognizing the Snook Foundation for overseeing the distribution of the funds for the
deployment of the Tug Lee on September 17, 2008, and further, naming the reef the "Tug Lesley Lee
Reef."
Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-039 as drafted.
D. Resolution No. 09-050 – Supporting Efforts of the Florida Association of Counties to Protect Counties from
Unfunded Mandates.
Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-050 as drafted.
E. Resolution No. 09-049 – Proclaiming February 11, 2009 through February 17, 2009 as “2-1-1 Awareness
Week”
Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-049 as drafted.
F. Resolution No. 09-051 – Supporting Adequate State Funding For Education
Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-051 as drafted.
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G. County Administrator will announce the Employee of the 4 Quarter for 2008.
H. Mark Godwin, Criminal Justice Coordinator will present the 2008 Detention Center Population Report
V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
Approve warrant list No. 19.
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Resolution No. 09-040 – Opposing Senate Bill 630, which, if passed, would prohibit St. Lucie County from
imposing or collecting any Impact Fees for any purpose for a three year period from October 1, 2009,
through September 30, 2012 in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-040 as drafted.
CENTRAL SERVICES
C.
Second Amendment to Contract #C06-01-041 with Hennis Construction Company, Inc., for quarterly
maintenance on the high security doors located at the Rock Road Correctional Facility.
Consider staff recommendation to approve the Second Amendment to Contract #C06-01-041 with Hennis
Construction Company, Inc., for quarterly maintenance on the high security doors located at the Rock
Road Correctional Facility. The Second Amendment will renew the contract for one (1) additional one-
year term and extend the contract through February 18, 2010. Staff further recommends the Board
authorize the Chair to sign the Amendment as prepared by the County Attorney.
D. PARKS AND RECREATION
1. Permission to apply for a Summer Basketball Camp Grant and Swim Lessons Scholarships Grant.
Consider staff recommendation to approve grant applications to the Children’s Services Council of
St. Lucie County for a summer basketball camp at the Fenn Center and swim lessons scholarships
grant, authorize acceptance of the funds, if approved, and authorize the Chair to sign the Grant
Agreements.
2. Request for approval to serve alcohol at White City Park.
Consider staff recommendation to approve Michelle Spurlock’s request to serve alcohol during her
wedding/reception at White City Park on February 21, 2009.
E. PUBLIC SAFETY
Request to approve the agreement with Dave’s Communications, a local sole source vendor, to prepare
800 MHz radio infrastructure, run fiber and phone lines from the new 800 MHz radio building to the new
Emergency Operations Center in the amount of $72,852.00.
Consider staff recommendation to approve the agreement with Dave’s Communications, a local sole
source vendor, to prepare 800 MHz radio infrastructure, run fiber and phone lines from the new 800 MHz
radio building to the new Emergency Operations Center in the amount of $72,852.00 and authorize the
Chair to sign.
F. GRANTS
Staff recommends Board acceptance of a grant award from the South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD) in the amount of $574,600 toward the costs associated with acquiring specific parcels
associated with the Harbor Branch project and approval of the related Budget Resolution No. 09-044.
G. PUBLIC WORKS
Approval of Local Governmental Agreement #4600001575 with South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD) in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and Resolution No. 09-033. Local match of $1,000,000 (50%)
for Paradise Park Storm Water Improvements – Phase 3, estimated total project cost of $2,000,000.
Consider staff recommendation to approve of Local Governmental Agreement with South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD) in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for Paradise Park Storm Water
Improvements – Phase 3, and Resolution No. 09-033, and signature by Chair.
H. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Federal Election Activities agreement
Consider staff recommendation to approve a Budget Amendment in the amount of $42,403.83 in order to
accommodate the Federal Election Activities fund.
I. AIRPORT
Budget Resolution No. 09-042 establishing the fund for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #424991-1-1-94-01 in the amount of $721,600 (80% FDOT share)
with a 20% local match share of $180,400 for a total cost of $902,000 to assist in the purchase of the
29-acre parcel south of Runway 9L/27R at the St. Lucie County International Airport.
Consider staff recommendation to approve of Budget Resolution No. 09-042 establishing the fund for the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #424991-1-1-94-01 in
the amount of $721,600 (80% FDOT share) with a 20% local match share of $180,400 for a total cost of
$902,000 to assist in the purchase of the 29-acre parcel south of Runway 9L/27R at the St. Lucie County
International Airport, and authorize the Chair or designee to execute same.
J. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
1. Purchasing Division - Board approval of the Seventh Amendment to Contract C06-07-407 with
Hulett Environmental Services for County pest control services.
Consider staff recommendation to approve the Seventh Amendment to Contract C06-07-407 with
Hulett Environmental Services removing the Ft. Pierce Community Center and adding the Havert
L. Fenn, and asking permission for the Chair to sign the amendment as prepared by the County
Attorney.
2. Purchasing Division - Board approval of the Assignment of Contracts from Boyle Engineering
Corporation (C07-05-255, C07-06-336, C07-07-381, C05-04-190 and C05-04-177) and DMJM
Aviation, Inc. (C07-04-251) to AECOM USA, Inc.
Consider staff recommendation to approve the Assignment of Contracts from Boyle Engineering
Corporation and DMJM Aviation, Inc., to AECOM USA, Inc., and asking permission for the Chair to
sign the assignments as prepared by the County Attorney.
3. Purchasing Division - Award of Letter of Interest (LOI) #09-008 for Community Housing
Development Organizations (CHDO) to act as a developer, sponsor and owner of housing as part
of the HOME Investment Partnership Grant received by St. Lucie County - Community Services
Department.
Consider staff recommendation to approve to award LOI #09-008 for Community Housing
Development Organizations (CHDO) to act as a developer, sponsor and owner of housing as part
of the HOME Investment Partnership Grant received by St. Lucie County to the top ranked
proposer, Sunrise City Community Housing Development Organization of Fort Pierce, Florida and
permission for the Chair to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney.
J. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CONTINUED
4. Award of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Mini Grant funds.
Consider staff recommendation to approve the award of grant funds in the amount of $48,428.00
to the seven applicants; and authorize the County Attorney's Office to draw up the appropriate
contracts for the Chair's signature.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Silver Oaks - Consider Draft Development Agreement DVA 09-002, approving an agreement between Lennar
Homes, LLC and St. Lucie County – This is the first of two public hearings of Lennar Homes, LLC Development
Agreement DVA 09-002. The only action the Board needs to take at this time is to set a day, time and place for
the second hearing.
Staff recommends the second public hearing be held at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on February
17, 2009.
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR AGENDA
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. 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.
2. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Joint Meeting with the City of Fort Pierce on Tuesday,
February 24, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the County Commissioners Chambers.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Boards 2009 Strategic Planning Session on Monday,
March 23, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. at the Havert L. Fenn Center located at 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce FL.
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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
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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 January 27, 2009 meeting.
II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
Approve warrant list No. 18 and 19.
B. MOSQUITO CONTROL
1. Request approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C07-11-715, with Locher Environmental
Technology, Inc., for Telemetry Equipment and Trihedral Program Maintenance and Monitoring
Services.
Consider staff recommendation to approve of a Sole Source and authorize the Chairman to
execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C07-11-715, with Locher Environmental Technology,
Inc., a sole source representative of Campbell Equipment and Trihedral programs, in the annually
renewable amount of $53,868.00, for the purpose of Campbell Equipment and Trihedral program
maintenance and monitoring.
2. Request Board approval to piggyback Indian River Mosquito Control District Invitation to Bid for
Permethrin, a Mosquito Control adulticiding chemical.
Consider staff recommendation to approve to piggyback the July 2, 2008 Indian River County
Mosquito Control District Invitation to Bid for Permethrin, and to purchase the chemicals as
needed.
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
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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 27, 2009 meeting.
II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
Approve warrant list No. 18 and 19.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
Artificial Reef Grant Program: Accept a $5,000.00 donation from Mr. Bob Herbst. Approval of Budget
Resolution No. 09-004 to make funds available from this donation in Account 184-3710-563005-39003
Artificial Reef Infrastructure.
Consider staff recommendation to accept the $5,000 donation from Mr. Bob Herbst and the approval of
Budget Resolution No. 09-004.
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.