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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Agenda 02-24-2009 Revised February 24, 2009 9:00 A.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REVISED 02/20/09 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. February 24, 2009 9:00 A.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS www.co.st-lucie.fl.us www.stlucieco.org 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 17, 2009 meeting. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. County Attorney Resolution No. 09-064 – Commending Dr. Edith Widder and Mr. Keith Paglen, from the Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA), for their research and accomplishments in protecting Marine Ecosystems and the species they sustain through the development of innovative technologies and science based conservation action. Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-064 as drafted. B. Proposed Marketing & Economic Development Partnership Plan – Grand Bahama Island presentation by Comet Creative, Inc. C. County Administrator to announce the Employee of the Year for 2008. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 21. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Permission to File Suit(s) on Any Unpaid Impact and Utility Fees Consider staff recommendation to grant permission to allow the County Attorney to file suit(s) on any unpaid impact and utility fees. 2. Permission to Advertise – Ordinance No. 09-007 – Chapter 7 Land Development Code – Street Trees Staff requests permission to advertise proposed Ordinance No. 09-007 for public hearings before the Local Planning Agency on March 19, 2009 and the Board of County Commissioners on April 7, 2009 and April 21, 2009 beginning at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY – CONTINUED 3. Resolution No. 09-054 – Celebration Pointe Improvements Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 09-054. 4. 15 ft. Access and Utility Easement from La Fortuna Gardens, Inc. Taylor Dairy Road Consider staff recommendation to accept the Access and Utility Easement authorize the Chair to sign the Access and Utility Easement and direct staff to record the Access and Utility Easement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 5. County Attorney’s Office Reorganization The County Attorney recommends that the Board approve the proposed reorganization as set out in the attached memorandum. 6. Quitclaim Deed – Gordy Road – Resolution No. 09-060 Consider staff recommendation to accept the Quitclaim Deed from the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Florida Turnpike Enterprise, authorize the Chair to sign Resolution No. 09-060 and direct staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 7. North Fork Greenway – Contract for Sale and Purchase – Hickory Branch Properties, Inc. – Parcel I.D. No. 2325-323-0001-000-3 Consider staff recommendation to approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase of the Hickory Branch Properties, Inc. parcel for $260,000.00, authorize the Chair to execute the Contract and direct staff to close the transaction and record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida 8. Request to purchase two (2) Motorola Portable Radios (Model II 800 MHZ) along with Computer Aid Interface Software and a two-year service plan Consider staff recommendation to approve two (2) radios along with the supporting software and two year service plus plan for Pretrial Officer communication and safety. Furthermore, this purchase is endorsed and supported by the Sheriff for more effective communication between the Sheriff’s Deputies and the Pretrial Staff. Staff also recommends that the Board approve Budget Amendment #BA09-013 and the attached Equipment Request EQ-09-26. C. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Landscaping and Tree Mitigation Improvement Agreement with Woods Family Partnership II, developers of Treasure Coast Lexus, in the amount of $16,039.00 Consider staff recommendation to approve the Landscaping and Tree Mitigation Improvement Agreement with Woods Family Partnership II, developers of Treasure Coast Lexus, in the amount of $16,039.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement. D. GRANTS 1. Approve the Art in Public Places Annual Plan for 2008/09 as recommended by the Art in Public Places Committee. Consider staff recommendation to approve the Art in Public Places Annual Plan for 2008/09. D. GRANTS - CONTINUED 2. Approve allocating Tourism Capital Funds toward the construction of a brick paver sidewalk and small parking area for the Zora Neale Hurston Heritage Trail. Consider staff recommendation approve allocating Tourism Capital Funds toward the construction of a brick paver sidewalk and small parking area for the Zora Neale Hurston Heritage Trail. E. CENTRAL SERVICES First Extension to Contract C06-04-408 with Life Safety Systems, Inc. to provide fire sprinkler system inspection, testing and maintenance for County facilities. Consider staff recommendation to approve the First Extension to Contract #C06-04-108 with Life Safety Systems, Inc., to provide fire sprinkler system inspection, testing and maintenance for County facilities. This First Extension will extend the term of the contract through and including April 10, 2010. Staff further recommends the Board authorize the Chair to sign the First Extension as prepared by the County Attorney. F. ADMINISTRATION/TOURISM First extension and increase to contract C07-11-670 with Comet Creative, Inc. to provide advertising services for the St. Lucie County Tourism Division. Consider staff recommendation to approve a first amendment to for a one-year renewal option and increase to Contract C07-11-670 with Comet Creative, Inc. to provide advertising services for St. Lucie County Tourism. The first renewal option will extend the term of the contract through November 6, 2010 and will increase the monthly retainer of this contract from $4,167 to $8,250 beginning February 1, 2009. In addition, consider a $50,000 increase of additional monies for expanded duties under the St. Lucie County TDC/Grand Bahama Island Partnership initiative. Staff further recommends the Board authorize the Chair to sign the first amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. G. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Request to award Request for Proposal (RFP) #08-072, Digital Microwave System for the new Emergency Operations Center to Communications International, Inc. in the amount of $182,725.81. Consider staff recommendation to award Request for Proposal (RFP) #08-072, Digital Microwave System for the new Emergency Operations Center to Communications International, Inc. in the amount of $182,725.81 and authorize the Chair to sign. Also, approve Budget Amendment #BA09-012. 2. Request to award Request for Proposal (RFP) #09-014, Central Communications Dispatch Consoles for the new 911 Center located at the new Emergency Operations Center to Xybix Systems, Inc. in the amount of $345,740.00. Consider staff recommendation to award Request for Proposal (RFP) #09-014, Central Communications Dispatch Consoles for the new 911 Center located at the new Emergency Operations Center to Xybix Systems, Inc. in the amount of $345,740.00 and authorize the Chair to sign. Also, approve Budget Amendment #BA09-011. H. ADMINISTRATION/HUMAN RESOURCES Reclassification of Environmental Resources Director position from pay grade EX-1 to EX-4. Consider staff recommendation to approve the Environmental Resources Director position to be reclassified from EX-1 salary range $54,504.80 - $88,112.41 to EX-4 salary range $70,723.84 - $113,047.80 Reclass Req. # RC09-002 I. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. FY 2008/2009 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Modification of Agreement with Florida Department of Community Affairs and Budget Resolution No. 09-061 to budget the additional funds. Approve the proposed Modification Agreement with the Florida Department of Community Affairs for the FY2008-2009 Community Services Block Grant and Resolution No. 09-061 to budget the funds, and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. 2. Approve Resolution No. 09-045 transferring a surplus lot to Habitat for Humanity to construct affordable housing for an approved first time homebuyer. Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 09-045 to transfer a surplus lot to Habitat for Humanity to construct affordable housing for an approved first time homebuyer, authorize the Chair to sign the deed as prepared by the Property Acquisition Division, and record in the Public Records of St. Lucie, County, Florida. 3. Approval of Budget Resolution No. 09-058 to budget the funds from the State FY09 State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) second and third quarter distributions. Consider staff recommendation to approve Budget Resolution No. 09-058 to budget the funds from the State FY09 State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) second and third quarter distributions. 4. Approval of Budget Resolution No. 09-056 to budget the funds from the FY 2008 HOME Investment Partnership allocation. Consider staff recommendation to approve of Budget Resolution No. 09-056 to budget the funds from the FY 2008 HOME Investment Partnership allocation. 5. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to reduce the grant allocation for the My Safe Florida Home Program to $750,000. Consider staff recommendation approve Amendment No. 1 to reduce the grant allocation for the My Safe Florida Home Program to $750,000 and authorize Chair to sign necessary documents. J. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Request to approve Budget Resolution 09-059 to establish the budget for the grant to repair damage caused by Tropical Storm Fay. Consider staff recommendation to approve Budget Resolution 09-059 to establish the 2009 budget for the grant, and to approve using up to $1,161,414 from Emergency Reserves to match 25% of the project. K. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Verada Ditch Emergency Repair Related to Tropical Storm Fay Consider staff recommendation to approve the use of Emergency Procedures for waiver of formal bidding process and solicitation of quotes for construction for the Verada Ditch Emergency Repair Project. 2. Taylor Creek (Site 7) Shoreline Emergency Repair from Tropical Storm Fay damages. Consider staff recommendation to approve the use of Emergency Procedures for waiver of formal bidding process and solicitation of quotes for construction for the Taylor Creek Site 7 Shoreline Emergency Repair Project. PUBLIC HEARINGS VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS GROWTH MANAGEMENT Petition of Doctor Kenneth Palestrant, for a 12-month extension of the date of expiration for the Planned Non- Residential Development (PNRD) project known as Midway Road Professional Plaza located on the northeast th corner of West Midway Road and Christensen Road, approximately 1/4 mile west of the South 25 Street and West Midway Road intersection (BCC File No. 720081501). Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-005 granting a 12-month extension to the Final Planned Development Site Plan known as Midway Road Professional Plaza PNRD. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR AGENDA VIII. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Request by Merigold Investments, Inc. for Road Impact Fee (RIF) Credits, as shown in the attached RIF Agreement 09-001, and Release of a Claim of Lien for PSL Permit 0630876. The total lien on the applicant’s property is in the amount of $54,846 of which $47,127.40 is assessed for road impact fees. This lien was recorded based upon a failure of the applicant to pay County impact fees. Consider staff recommendation to approve the RIF Agreement 09-001 with Merigold Investments, Inc. in the amount of $2,923.00 contingent upon proof of the dedication/conveyance of 287 sq. ft. of right-of-way. Staff is only recommending that $2,923.00 of the full lien be granted satisfaction at this time as it pertains to Port St. Lucie (PSL) Permit 0630876. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. 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. 2. The New York Mets will 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. 3. 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. 4. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Board’s 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. rdthth 5. 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.org/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 www.stlucieco.org 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 February 10, 2009 meeting. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT III. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 20 and 21. 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 www.stlucieco.org 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 February 10, 2009 meeting. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT III. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 20 and 21. 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.