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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Agenda 03-10-2009 March 10, 2009 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. March 10, 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 March 3, 2009 meeting. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution No. 09-077 - Recognizing the outstanding service of the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida th Public Relations Association and congratulating them on their 25 Anniversary of providing professional development and community service to St. Lucie County, Florida. Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-077 as drafted. B. Resolution No. 09-085 - Recognizing the outstanding service provided by the North Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross; and Proclaiming the month of March, 2009, as “American Red Cross Month” in St. Lucie County, Florida. Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-085 as drafted. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 23. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Treasure Coast FBO, LLC – Revocable License Agreement for Aviation Fuel Trucks Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed Revocable License Agreement with Treasure Coast FBO, LLC, and authorize the Chair to sign the License Agreement. 2. Interlocal Agreement with North St. Lucie River Water Control District - Header Canal – NCRS Grant Consider staff recommendation to approve the Interlocal Agreement and authorize the chair to sign the agreement. B. COUNTY ATTORNEYCONTINUED 3. 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. C. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Request to approve the purchase of a new All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) for the Marine Safety Department in the amount of $5,700.00 Consider staff recommendation to approve the purchase of a new All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) for the Marine Safety Department in the amount of $5,700.00 and authorize the Chair to sign. Also approve equipment request #EQ09-025 and Budget Amendment #BA09-010. 2. Approve the purchase of security network firewalls for the Public Safety computer networking configuration, to include support and installation in the new Emergency Operations Center/911, in the amount of $16,942.00. Consider staff recommendation to approve the purchase of firewalls for the network configuration in the amount of $16,942.00 and approve Budget Amendments BA#09-015 and Equipment Request EQ#09-029 and authorize the Chair to sign. 3. Request to approve the sole source purchase of computer and software equipment for SLCTV for the new Emergency Operations Center in the amount of $16,577.00. Consider staff recommendation to approve the sole source purchase of a computer and software equipment for SLCTV for the new Emergency Operations Center in the amount of $16,577.00 and authorize the Chair to sign. Also approve equipment request #EQ09-030. D. GRANTS 1. Request to authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program for funds in the amount of $50,000. These funds will be utilized for replanting of native species at Spoil Island-3 (SL-3). Consider staff recommendation to authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, requesting $50,000, to provide for the replanting of native species at Spoil Island (SL-3) 2. Request to authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, for funds in the amount of $20,000. These funds will be utilized for replanting of native species at Queens Island Preserve. Consider staff recommendation to authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, requesting $20,000 to provide for the replanting of native species at Queens Island Preserve. D. GRANTS CONTINUED 3. Request to authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Indian River Lagoon License Plate Funding Program requesting funds in the amount of $35,185. These funds will be utilized for exotic plant removal, reconnection of a small wetland, installation of a boardwalk, and native replanting on Spoil Island-3 (SL-3). In addition, replanting of native species at Queens Island Preserve will be conducted. Consider staff recommendation to authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Indian River Lagoon License Plate Funding Program, requesting $35,185, to be used for conservation and best management practices at Spoil Island-3 and Queens Island Preserve. 4. Approve the Cultural Affairs Council recommendations. Consider staff recommendation to approve the recommendation of the Cultural Affairs Council funding as identified in the memorandum. 5. Submittal of a boundary modification to the Florida Communities Trust for the addition of two parcels to an existing Harbor Branch Preserve project award (FCT-07-027-FF7). Consider staff recommendation to authorize the submittal of a boundary modification request to the Florida Communities Trust for the addition of two parcels to an existing Harbor Branch Preserve award. E. PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Approve Equipment Request No. 09-027 for the purchase of a Walk-Behind Sweeper for the Havert L. Fenn Center. Consider staff recommendation to approve Equipment Request No. 09-027 for the purchase of a walk-behind sweeper for the Havert L. Fenn Center. 2. Tradition Field – Facilities/Office Use Agreement with the Baseball Office of the Commissioner (BOC). Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed Facilities/Office Use Agreement with the BOC, and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement as drafted by the County Attorney. 3. Request to Serve Alcohol at the National Navy UDT Seal Museum. Consider staff recommendation to approve North Beach Association’s request to serve alcohol during their event at the National Navy UDT Seal Museum on March 14, 2009. F. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Permission to Advertise Public Hearing to Amend the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget Consider staff recommendation to authorize the Office of Management and Budget to advertise a public hearing to amend the fiscal year 2008-2009 budget. G. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Board approval of third extension to contract C04-12-563 with Dredging and Marine consultants, Inc. and contract C04-07-658 with Taylor Engineering, Inc. Consider staff recommendation to approve the third extension to contract C04-12-563 with Dredging and Marine Consultants, Inc. and contract C04-07-658 with Taylor Engineering, Inc. extending the contract through September 30, 2009, and authorize the Chair to sign the extensions as prepared by the County Attorney’s Office. G. PUBLIC WORKS CONTINUED 2. Acceptance of Budget Resolution #09-076 in the amount of $1,050,000 from Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Seaport and Transportation Economics Development (FSTED) for Taylor Creek Restoration-Phase 2 Dredging. Consider staff recommendation to approve Budget Resolution No. 09-076 in the amount of $1,050,000 From Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Seaport and Transportation Economics Development (FSTED) for Taylor Creek Restoration – Phase 2 Dredging. 3. Extended work hours for Emergency Repairs Related to Tropical Storm Fay Consider staff recommendation to approve a dawn-to-dusk, seven-day work week for Emergency Repairs Related to Tropical Storm Fay, and authorize the Chair to sign. H. AIRPORT 1. Award of Invitation to Bid #09-001 to the responsive bidder, Smith Industries Inc., for a contract amount of $1,015,785.00 for the Phase 2 Access Control System Installation base bid and Alternates 1, 2, and 3, at the St. Lucie County International Airport. Consider staff recommendation to approve the award of Invitation to Bid #09-001 to the responsive bidder, Smith Industries Inc., for a contract amount of $1,015,785.00 for Phase 2 Access Control System Installation base bid and Alternates 1, 2, and 3, at the St. Lucie County International Airport and request the Chair or designee to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. 2. Request that the Board approve the final Change Order #3 for T&G Constructors, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $20,576.00 from $80,507.15 to $101,083.15 with an increase of 60 days to the contract time changing the completion date from October 31, 2008 to December 30, 2008, for the Customs and Border Protection Facility Renovations project at the St. Lucie County International Airport. Consider staff recommendation to approve the final Change Order #3 for T&G Constructors, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $20,576.00 from $80,507.15 to $101,083.15 with an increase of 60 days to the contract time changing the completion date from October 31, 2008 to December 30, 2008, for the Customs and Border Protection Facility Renovations project at the St. Lucie County International Airport and authorize the Chair or designee to execute the same. 3. Request approval of Work Authorization #18 for LPA Group, Inc., to provide professional services at a lump sum cost of $309,882 to update the Drainage Master Plan at the St. Lucie County International Airport. Consider staff recommendation to approve Work Authorization #18 for LPA Group, Inc., to provide professional services at a lump sum cost of $309,882 to update the Drainage Master Plan at the St. Lucie County International Airport and authorize the Chair or designee to execute same. I. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Sunshine Road Development Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement Request. Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement. J. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Approval to submit an application for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) U.S.C. 5307 Economic Stimulus grant program and Resolution No 09-083. Consider staff recommendation to approve to apply for FTA 5307 grants funds, Resolution No. 09-083; authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. 2. Approval to apply for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) U.S.C. 5311 Capital Stimulus grant program, and approve Resolution No. 09-084 Consider staff recommendation to approve to apply for FTA grants funds, approval of Resolution No. 09-084; authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. 3. Approval to submit a grant application in the amount of $3,984,601 to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and permission to advertise a public hearing. Consider staff recommendation to approve submittal of a grant application in the amount of $3,984,601 to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, approval to advertise a Public Hearing on March 17, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter and authorize Chair to sign necessary documents. 4. Resolution No. 09-079 amending Resolution No. 08-343 to correct a scrivener’s error. Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-079 amending Resolution No. 08-343 to correct a scrivener’s error and amend the LHAP to include Foreclosure Prevention, Rental Development and Home Ownership Development as additional strategies and to make necessary modifications. 5. Amendment No. 1 to C09-02-043 between Generia Lovett, Habitat for Humanity and St. Lucie County. Consider staff recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to C09-02-043 between Generia Lovett, Habitat for Humanity and St. Lucie County and authorize the Chair to sign the necessary documents. 6. Approval of the amended contract between the State of Florida Department of Health and St. Lucie County for operation of the Health Department which increases the total funding by $271,215, but does not increase the funding by the Board of County Commissioners. Consider staff recommendation to approve the amended contract between the State of Florida Department of Health and St. Lucie County for operation of the Health Department, and authorize the Chair to execute necessary documents. K. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Prison Health Services Inmate health aggregate Cap & Psychotropic Drug Invoice Consider staff recommendation to authorize payment of PHS invoice number PHS0005425 in the amount of $236,818.80 per contract agreement. 2. Position Request for a Grants Resource Developer Pay grade 24. Consider staff recommendation to approve to fund another Grants Resource Developer position for the Grants Resource/Disaster Recovery Department at the current pay grade 24. Min salary $50,885.85 to max salary of $81,117.26 per year. L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. Request approval to minor amendments to St. Lucie County’s Job Growth Investment Grant Program. Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed amendments to the Job Growth Investment Grant Program as provided in the backup and request the County Attorney redraft the basic grant agreement. 2. Request the approval to minor revisions to St. Lucie County’s Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program. Consider staff recommendation to approve the revised Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program as provided in the backup and request the County Attorney redraft the basic grant agreement. END OF CONSENT AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS GROWTH MANAGEMENT Continuation of the 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 th the northeast corner of West Midway Road and Christensen Road, approximately ¼ 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. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 09-082 – Amendment to the Investment Policy Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-082 and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution. IX. COUNTY ATTORNEY Ag Lawsuits – Settlement Offer Consider staff recommendation to authorize the Chair to sign a letter expressing the Board’s willingness to agree with Parts 1 and 3 of the February 6 letter but not Part 2. X. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Petition of Dennis Murphy, Culpepper & Terpening Inc., for a 12-Month Extension of The Meridian of North Hutchinson Island Major Site Plan project for property located on the northeast corner of the intersection of North A-1-A and Shorewinds Drive (File No. BCC720081502). Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-021 granting the requested 12-month extension The Meridian of North Hutchinson Island Major Site Plan. XI. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Reconsideration of this Board’s denial of the petition for a 12-month extension of the Indrio Crossings – Phase II Major Site Plan project located at the southeast corner of Turnpike Feeder Road and Miramar Avenue (File No. BCC 1120071277) Reconfirm the Board’s previous action to deny the requested 12-month extension to the Indrio Crossings – Phase II Major Site Plan project, through the adoption of Resolution No. 09-024. XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The Treasure Coast Connector will begin offering two new fixed routes in Port St. Lucie, starting Friday, th March 13. The new fixed routes will run along Port St. Lucie/Gatlin Boulevard and Prima Vista/St. Lucie West Boulevard. A ribbon cutting for the new routes will take place Thursday, March 12 at 11 a.m. at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Single-day passes, 10-ride ticket books and monthly passes are available with discount passes to seniors and those with qualified disabilities. Single rides range from .50 to $1 with children under 5 riding for free. The Treasure Coast Connector is operated by the Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc., in partnership with St. Lucie County’s Community Services Department. For more information about fixed routes or the ribbon cutting call (772) 464-8878 or visit www.treasurecoastconnector.com. 2. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Informal Meeting on the Local Stimulus Plan Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in Conference Room #3. 3. 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. 4. The Board of County Commissioners and the City of Fort Pierce will hold a Joint Meeting on Monday, March 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the City of Fort Pierce Commission Chambers. 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. 6. The Master Gardener Spring into Gardening Festival will be held on Saturday April 25th from 8-2 p.m. As well as plants for sale from our nursery, there will also be some local vendors selling their products too. We will have a fashion show at 11:30 a.m. and the Taste of the Tropics at 12:30 p.m. where you can sample fruits you may have never tried before! The sale will be held at the Extension office, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. Call 772-462-1660 or http://stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu for additional information. 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 24, 2009 meeting. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT III. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 22 and 23. 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 24, 2009 meeting. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT III. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 22 and 23. 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.