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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-2009 Signed AgendasAGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO. IV -A DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [ X ] PUBLIC HEARING[ ] CONSENT[ ] TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution No. 09-078 - Recognizing the outstanding service provided by the Make -A -Wish Foundation of Southern Florida; and Proclaiming March 19, 2009, as "Make -A -Wish Foundation of Southern Florida Day" in St. Lucie County, Florida. E --'K(:ROUND: Deborah Straus, Senior Director of Ambit Advertising and Public Relations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has requested that this Board proclaim March 19, 2009, as Make -A -Wish Foundation of Southern Florida Day in St. Lucie County. The attached Resolution No. 09-078 has been drafted for that purpose. PREVIOUS ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution No. 09-078 as drafted. COMMISSION ACTION: k] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Approved 5-0 CONCURRENCE: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Review and Approvals County Attorney: j Management & Budget _.f Originating Dept. j' other: Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable)_ Purchasing : other: ff. 5/96 RESOLUTION NO. 09-078 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MAKE -A -WISH FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA; AND PROCLAIMING MARCH 19, 2009, AS "MAKE -A - WISH FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. The Make -A -Wish Foundation of Southern Florida has the mission of granting wishes to children who have life -threatening medical conditions, and its service has now been expanded to reach children and families in St. Lucie County. 2. With the help of thousands of generous volunteers, the Make -A -Wish Foundation has granted over 175,000 wishes to these courageous children worldwide since its inception in 1980. 3. The Make -A -Wish Foundation of Southern Florida has granted nearly 7,000 local wishes since its founding in 1983. The altruistic dedication of the Make -A -Wish Foundation remains a testament of joy and triumph for wish kids in Southern Florida. 4. The goal of Make -A -Wish Foundation of Southern Florida is to generate awareness to St. Lucie County residents on various ways they can help enrich the human experience through the hope and joy that granting wishes brings to children. 5. This Board believes that organizations such as this should be recognized for their outstanding contributions to children in Southern Florida. AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney SUBJECT: ITEM NO. IV-B DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [XI PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT[ ] PRESENTED BY: Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney Resolution No. 09-086 - Respectfully requesting the Judicial, Executive, and Legislative Branches of the United States of America assign one of the existing permanent sitting Federal District Court Judges to be transferred to St. Lucie County in order to sit as a permanent sitting Federal District Court Judge at the new Fort Pierce Federal Courthouse located in the Southern District of Florida, upon its completion of construction. BACKGROUND: Commissioner Doug Coward has requested that a resolution be drafted requesting the Judicial, Executive, and Legislative branches of the United States of America assign one of the existing permanent sitting Federal District Court Judges be transferred to St. Lucie County in order to sit as a permanent sitting Federal District Court Judge at the new Fort Pierce Federal Courthouse located in the Southern District of Florida, upon its completion of construction. The attached Resolution No. 09-086 has been drafted for that purpose. PREVIOUS ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution No. 09-086 as drafted. COMMISSION ACTION: [ ] APPROVED [ ] DENIED �C] OTHER: Approved 5-0 County Attorney: Daniel S. McIntyre Originating Dept. CONCURRENCE: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Review and Approvals Management & Budget Purchasing : Other: Other: Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) _ Eff. 5/96 RESOLUTION NO. 09-086 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE JUDICIAL, EXECUTIVE, AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ASSIGN ONE OF THE EXISTING PERMANENT SITTING FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGES TO BE TRANSFERRED TO ST. LUCIE COUNTY IN ORDER TO SIT AS A PERMANENT SITTING FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGE AT THE NEW FORT PIERCE FEDERAL COURTHOUSE LOCATED IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, UPON ITS COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. In February, 2009, the government of the United States of America commenced the construction of a new Federal Courthouse in the City of Fort Pierce Florida; and this Board believes that the Fort Pierce Federal Courthouse does not have a permanent sitting Federal District Court Judge assigned to it. 2. The population served by the Fort Pierce Federal District Courthouse, located in the five -county area consisting of St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Highlands, Indian River, and Martin County, is estimated to reach 663,517 by the year 2010, and 959,000 by the year 2025. 3. The Southern District of Florida Federal District Courthouse locations in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami all have assigned permanent sitting Federal District Court Judges and the population of the counties served therein are estimated to reach 1,274,013, 1,806,300, and 2,402,208 respectively by the year AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ITEM NO. IV-C DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [x ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [ ] PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution No. 09-089 proclaiming the month of March 2009 as "Guardian Ad Litem Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida BACKGROUND: Debbie Butler, President, Board of Directors of the Guardians for New Futures has requested that this Board proclaim the month of March 2009 as Guardian Ad Litem Month in St. Lucie County, Florida. The attached Resolution No. 09-089 has been drafted for that purpose. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution No. 09-089 as drafted COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER:—� —� Approved 5-0 Faye M. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Review and Approvals [X] County Attorney: [ ]Management @ Budget: [ ]Purchasing: Daniel McIntyre [ ] Road @ Bridge.: [) Parks Et Recreation Director [ ]Solid Waste Mgr ( ]Finance:(check for copy only, if applicable) Effective 5/96 RESOLUTION NO. 09-089 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2O09 AS "GUARDIAN AD LITEM MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. The Guardian ad Litem Program is a partnership of community advocates and professional staff providing a powerful voice on behalf of Florida's abused and neglected children. 2. Many children in Florida are living in substitute care away from their families and need to have an independent advocate working on their behalf. 3. Seven thousand volunteers work tirelessly to provide that independent advocacy on behalf of dependent children around the state. 4. More than five thousand two hundred children are still awaiting the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem. 5. The State Agency initiative was launched to raise awareness and increase the number of Guardian ad Litem volunteers within the state agencies. 6. Many partners in this remarkable initiative have committed to raising awareness of the Program through a variety of methods including hosting "Guardian ad Litem Month" within their agency this March as well as through the sharing of resources that highlight the importance of the program and the need for volunteers. 7. March 25 is "Guardian ad Litem Day" to give a voice to abused and AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ITEM NO. VI-B-1 DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING Leg. [ ] Quasi -JD [ ] PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY (DEPT.): County Attorney JoAnn Riley Property Acquisition Manager SUBJECT: "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement Charles Enns 725 South Indian River Drive Water line in Indian River Drive right-of-way BACKGROUND: FUNDS AVAILABLE: PREVIOUS ACTION See Attached Memorandum N/A RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board approve the "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement and direct Mr. Enns to record the document in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: [� APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER Approved 5-0 Faye W. Outlaw, MP County Administrator [x] County Attorney: Daniel McIntyre Review and Approvals [] Road and Bridge:_ Don Pauley [x] Public Works: ' Don Wes [x] Originating Dept: [x] Engineering: [ ] Purchasing: JoAnn Riley Mike Powley AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ITEM NO. VI-B-2 DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR[] PUBLIC HEARING Leg. [ ] Quasi -JD [ ] CONSENT [x] PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY (DEPT.): County Attorney JoAnn Riley Property Acquisition Manager SUBJECT: Contract for Sale and Purchase - Stormwater Pond Site Midway Road Improvements Four-Laning of Midway Road from East of the Turnpike Bridge to South 25'h Street John A. Mayo —Parcel I.D. 3406-601-0002-000/4 BACKGROUND: Please see attached Memorandum FUNDS AVAILABLE: Funds will be made available in: Impact Fees - Right -of -Way 101006-4116-561007-4118 Impact Fees - Title 101006-4116-561002-4118 PREVIOUS ACTION: April 11, 2006 - Agreement with H.W. Lochner, Inc. for design and permitting Four Laning of Midway Road from East of Turnpike Bridge to South 25`h Street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase from Mr. John Mayo, authorize the Chair to sign the Contract, direct staff to proceed with the closing and record the Warranty Deed in the Public Records of St. Lucie County. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: [J APPROVED []OTHER Approved 5-0 2 �( - [x] County Attorney: j/ Daniel McIntyre {x) Originating Dept: J �titK- JoAnn Riley [ ] DENIED Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Review and Approvals [x] Engineering: M �? [x] Public Works: Michael Powley Don West AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO. DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [] PUBLIC HEARING (J CONSENT [XX] ADDITION TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney Daniel 5. McIntyre SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 09-005 - Local Preference in Purchasing BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum FUNDS AVAILABLE: PREVIOUS ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board grant permission to advertise Ordinance No. 09-005. COMMISSION ACTION: [�c] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Approved 5-0 CONCURRENCE: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Review and Approvals County Attorney: Management & Budget Purchasing: _ Daniel 5. McIntyre MCC y 1 t �-qC- -i i" Originating Dept. Public Works Dir: County Eng.: Finance: (Check for copy only, if applicable) Eff. 5/96 AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO. VI-C1 DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT[x] TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: DON MCLAM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SUBMITTED BY (DEPT): CENTRAL SERVICES SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Contract #C06-07-542 with 1st Fire & Security, monthly elevator emergency telephone monitoring. BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum FUNDS AVAIL: 107-712-546000-1645 (Equipment Maintenance) PREVIOUS ACTION: On August 22, 2008, the Board approved the Second Amendment to #C06- 07-542 to exercise the first one-year renewal option with 1st Fire & Security. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the Third Amendment to #C06-07-542 with 1st Fire & Security, to provide monthly elevator emergency telephone monitoring for the Old Clerk of Court Building. Staff further recommends the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Third Amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. MISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: [� APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: 1— i Approved 5-0 Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Coordination/Si at County Attorney: � PuchsigMg.ue: ^gr.: an McIntyre �A'rk(4414�u3 ra Marie Gouin Originating Dept: J��� Other: Other. Don McLam Finance: (Check for Copy only, if Applicable) Eff. 1/97 H:\AGENDA\AGENDA-327 1ST FIRE AMENDMENT NO. 3.DOC MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Don McLam, Assistant Dire k_�� DATE: March 17, 2009 SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Contract #C06-07-542 with 1st Fire & Security, monthly elevator emergency telephone monitoring. BACKGROUND: On July 18, 2006, the Board awarded Bid #06-082, fire alarm testing, monitoring & inspection to 1st Fire & Security, located in Vero Beach, FL, and entered into Contract #C06-07-542. These services are provided at various County facilities. On October 23, 2007, the Board approved the First Amendment to #C06-07-542 to add the new Clerk of Court Building. On August 22, 2008, the Board approved the Second Amendment to exercise the first one-year renewal option with 1 st Fire & Security. The new term of the contract is through September 30, 2009. Staff is seeking approval to enter into a Third Amendment to #C06-07-542 with 1 st Fire & Security, to provide monthly elevator emergency telephone monitoring for the Old Clerk of Court Building. (Please see attachment.) AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY (DEPT): CENTRAL SERVICES l�i�►�i�.[•�i7ar DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT[x] PRESENTED BY: DON MCLAM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: Eighth Amendment to Contract #C05-08-485 with Genset Services, Inc., for generator preventative maintenance service, inspections, and load bank testing at various County buildings. BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum FUNDS AVAIL: 107-712-546000-1645 (Equipment Maintenance) PREVIOUS ACTION: On February 3, 2009, the Board approved the Seventh Amendment to #C05- 08-485 to add three new generators installed at the Downtown Chiller Plant to the list of serviced facilities. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve an Eighth Amendment to Contract #C05-08-485, Genset Services, to add the Old Courthouse generator to the list of serviced facilities. Staff further recommends the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. MISSION ACTION: APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Approved 5-0 Coordination/Si tunes County Attorney: n Mcln Originating Dept: Don McLam Finance: (Check for Copy only, if Applicable) CONCURRENCE: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Mgt. & Budget: "'1 AW ?'4T�GA 114114anlStvA/ Marie Gouin Other: �A 5 .: Other. Eff. 1 /97 MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Don McLam, Assistant Director��� DATE: March 17, 2009 SUBJECT: Genset Services, Inc Eighth Amendment to Contract #C05-08-485 BACKGROUND: On August 23, 2005 St. Lucie County entered into Contract #C05-08- 485 with Genset Services, located in Pompano Beach, FL, for generator preventative maintenance service, inspections, and load bank testing at various County buildings. The preventative maintenance (PM) is conducted quarterly and the load bank testing is done yearly. On August 22, 2008 the Board approved a Fifth Amendment to Contract #C05-08-485 to exercise the first one year renewal option extending the contract through October 1, 2009. A generator has been added to the Old Courthouse location and will need to be added to Gensets service list. This will be accomplished through an Eighth Amendment to Genset Services Contract #C05-08-485. (Please see attachment.) TO: SUBMITTED BY (DEPT): SUBJECT: BACKGROUND: FUNDS AVAILABLE: PREVIOUS ACTION: AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO. VI -DI DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [x] BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: ENGINEERING DIVISION Achami V. Powley, .E. County Engineer Amendment No.1 to the Road Improvement Agreement with KIRCO Acquisition, LLC, developers of Interstate Business Park. See attached memorandum. N/A The Board approved the Road Improvement Agreement on November 27, 2007. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board approve Amendment No. 1 to the Road Improvement Agreement with KIRCO Acquisition, LLC, and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement. COMMISSION ACTION: D9 APPROVED [ ] DENIED [] OTHER Approved 5-0 Review and Aporo x] County Attorney )aniel McIntyre )oral. Dept. Public Works �nakt West [ ] Mgt. & Budget [x] County Engineer -MOO 'ely Michael Powlev CONCURRENCE: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator 1 DIVISION OF ENGINEERING MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Mike Powley, County Engineer DATE: March 17, 2009 SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 Road Improvement Agreement — Peters Road KIRCO Acquisition, LLC, developer of Interstate Business Park, is required to construct off -site improvements on Peters Road. This project is within the City of Ft. Pierce and received development approval through them on June 19, 2007. As a condition of this approval, the developer is required to reconstruct a portion of Peters Road, a County -owned facility. The area of reconstruction is currently a millings surface. In addition to reconstruction of the travel.lanes, the developer will also construct concrete sidewalks and roadside drainage. As part of the permitting process, the developer entered into a Road Improvement Agreement with St. Lucie County and provided the required surety in the amount of $118,608.70. The site plan recently received an extension from the City of Ft. Pierce. The developer has requested a similar one year extension of the Road Improvement Agreement due to the present economic situation. The posted surety remains in effect. Attached are copies of the following documents: -Road Improvement Agreement Amendment No. 1 ( 2 Pages) -Copy of original bond ( 2 Pages) The documents have been reviewed and approved by staff. cc: Finance 2 January 27, 2004, the BOCC approved an amendment to the EPA Section 319 grant agreement to include additional appropriations; $1 Million from the St. Lucie River Issues Team and $1 Million from the State Legislature. April 4, 2006, the BOCC approved Work Authorization No. 25 to the contract for Professional Engineering Services Stormwater Management with Hazen and Sawyer Engineers, P.C. for Indian River Estates Phase I Design Update in the amount of $87,810.00. March 13, 2007 — Board approved Amendment No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 25 for additional geotechnical services in the amount of $2,519.00 November 27, 2007, the BOCC approved to award the construction contract to Close Construction, Inc. in the amount of $4,471,114.00. December 18, 2007, Board approved a Second Amendment to Work Authorization No. 25 to the contract for Professional Engineering Services Stormwater Management with Hazen and Sawyer Engineers, P.C. for Indian River Estates Phase I Design in the amount of $13,100.00. April 1, 2008, Board approved Amendment No 3 to Work Authorization No. 25 in the amount of $27,700.00. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Fourth Amendment to Work Authorization No. 25 to the contract for Professional Engineering Services Stormwater Management with Hazen and Sawyer Engineers, P.C. for Indian River Estates Phase II Alum Facility Design in the amount of $26,000.00, and for signature of the Chair. COMMISSION ACTION: APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Approved 5-0 CONCURRENCE: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Reviews and Auuroval [X] County Attorney: ' [X] Management & Budget/Purchasing: Daniel McIntyre `rJo6n5o" Senn: 1 [X] Originating Dept -Public Works: Cl► [X] Copy to Finance Don Id B. West Shai Frances Page 2 of 4 CoC1 NTY F L 0 R t D A -46 AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO. VI-D2 DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR[ ] PUBLIC HEARING[ ] CONSENT [ X ] TO: Board of County Commissioners PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY (DEPT): Public Works lic Works Director Dfald B. West, P SUBJECT: Request Board of County Commissioners approval of Fourth Amendment to Work Authorization No. 25 to the contract for Professional Engineering Services Stormwater Management with Hazen and Sawyer Engineers, P.C. for Indian River Estates Phase II Alum Facility Design. BACKGROUND: See attached memo. FUNDS AVAILABLE: Funds will be made available in 102001-3725-563005-425056 Drainage Maintenance MSTU — Stormwater Maintenance Engineering. PREVIOUS ACTION: July 8, 1997, the BOCC entered into an agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for preliminary engineering design in the amount of $118,500.00. December 15, 1998, the BOCC entered into an agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for a portion of the engineering design in the amount of $73,000. The remaining $152,00 to complete the design and permitting ($225,000 total) was to be authorized at a later date when the full grant funds were secured. (These grant funds were obtained in 2000.) August 24, 1999, the BOCC entered into an agreement with Hazen and Sawyer to develop a conceptual plan for the alternate stormwater retention site (Savannas Recreation Area) in the amount of $11,500.00. October 17, 2000, the BOCC approved amendment to work authorization with Hazen and Sawyer for Phases III and IV of the Savannas Ecosystem Management Project in the amount of $242,200 and approval of the project budget. March 26, 2002, the BOCC authorized staff to submit an application for the State Revolving Fund Loan Program in the amount of $2.5 million for the Project. June 24, 2003, the BOCC approved the EPA Section 319 grant agreement with the DEP. Page 1 of 4 COMMISSION ACTION: [ APPROVED [) DENIED [ ] OTHER: Approved 5-0 CONCURRENCE: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Reviews and Approval [X] County Attorney: [X] Management & Budget/Purchasing: Daniel McIntyre --r10hn50r) ilarie Gouin [X] Originating Dept -Public Works: ir.• [X] Copy to Finance Dona B. West Shai Frances Page 2 of 3 AGENDA REQUEST COUNTY , F L O R I D A` TO: SUBMITTED BY (DEPT): Board of County Commissioners Public Works ITEM NO. VI — D3 DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR[ ] PUBLIC HEARING[ ] CONSENT [ X ] PRESENTED BY: Donald B. West, Public Works Director SU133ECT: Approval of Budget Resolution #09-037 in the amount of $116,243 from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Indian River Estates Storm Water Improvements — Phase 2. BACKGROUND: See attached memo. FUNDS AVAILABLE: 102112-3725-563000-425056 Indian River Estates Drainage — Phase 2 PREVIOUS ACTION: 3/25/2008 — BOCC approval of Budget Resolution #08-107 in the amount of $500,000.00 from SFWMD for Indian River Estates Storm Water Improvements — Pump Station. 2/12/2008 — BOCC approved Local Governmental Agreement with South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) in the amount of $500,000.00 (50%) for Indian River Estates Storm Water Improvements — Pump Station, and Resolution #08-055. Estimated total project cost of $1,000,000.00. 12/18/2007 — BOCC approved Work Authorization No. 1 with Arcadis for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Indian River Estates Stormwater Improvements — Phase I Pump Station project in the amount of $267,955.00. 12/18/2007 — BOCC approval Work Authorization No. 3 with Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing for Construction Materials Testing for the Indian River Estates Stormwater Improvements — Phase I Pump Station project in the amount of $39,784.00. 12/18/2007 — BOCC approval of Second Amendment to Work Authorization No. 25 for Indian River Estates Phase I Design in the amount of $13,100.00. 03/13/2007 — BOCC approved Amendment No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 25 for additional geotechnical services in the amount of $2,519.00 04/04/2006 — BOCC approved Work Authorization No. 25 to the contract for Professional Engineering Services Stormwater Management with Hazen and Sawyer Engineers, P.C. for Indian River Estates Phase I Design Update in the amount of $87,810.00. Public Works Staff recommends approval of Budget Resolution #09-037 in the amount of $116,243 from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Indian River Estates Storm Water Improvements — Phase 2. Page 1 of 3 TO: SUBMITTED BY (DEPT): SUBJECT: BACKGROUND: AGENDA REQUEST Board of County Commissioners Engineering Division ITEM NO. VI — D4 DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT[X] Powley, Cour* Engineer Avenue "J" Pedestrian Bridge over Drainage Ditch No. 2. See attached memo. FUNDS AVAILABLE: Funds are available on P 2811683 and P 2911378 — Fund No. 318101-4113- 563000-43105 Avenue J Pedestrian Bridge — Local Option Gas Tax and retainage is available in Fund No. 318101-0000-205100-43105 in the amount of $19,298.37. PREVIOUS ACTION: On May 22, 2007, the Board approved the Local Agency Agreement with FDOT in the amount of $277,500 for construction of a pedestrian bridge along Avenue J between 32nd and 33nd Street (Avenue "J" Pedestrian Bridge over Drainage Ditch No. 2) and approval of Resolution #07-171. On February 12, 2008, the Board approved award of Bid #07-108 for the construction of the Avenue "J" Pedestrian Bridge to Sheltra S Son Construction, Co. Inc. in the amount of $193,283.73, Contract C08-02-053. On January 6, 2009, the Board approved Change Order No. 1 to Contract C08-02- 053 in the amount of $8,257 for adjustments to planned quantities. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board accept the project. COMMISSION ACTION: ] APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Approved 5-0 Review and AoDi>8(rals [x]County Attorney Daniel Akin" [x]Originating Dept. Public Works Donald West Finance (Check for copy only, if a licable.) CONCURRENCE: 1. Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator [xftt./Budget & Purchasing Marie Goufn [x]Road/Bridg A� R O'5L�V%VAP DonaldPau/ey NCo. Eng � V [ ]Other Michael V. Powley S:IENGICAPITAL PROJECTS,SIDEWALKWve. J Ped. BridgeWgendas Page 1 of 2 DMSION OF ENGINEERING MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Michael Powley, County Engineer A4 VPrlf4- DATE: March 17, 2009 RE: Avenue °J° Pedestrian Bridge over Drainage Ditch No. 2 BACKGROUND: The project included construction of a 14-foot wide, 100- foot long prefabricated steel truss bridge and concrete bridge abutments, as well as approximately 200 square yards of concrete sidewalk. The project has been completed by plans and specification. Staff requests the Board accept the project, release the retainage in the amount of $19,298.37, compensate the contractor for the remainder of work completed in the amount of $8,557.00, deduct $63.00 from the contract for failed laboratory tests, and make final payment in the amount of $27,792.37 to the contractor. This project was not closed earlier due to contractor delays in obtaining the final release of liens and certification packages for our grant agencies. Attachments: Final Pay Request (1 page) County Attorney Memo (1 page) Page 2 of 2 AGENDA REQUEST TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND: FUNDS AVAILABLE: PREVIOUS ACTION: Purchasing Division ITEM NO. DATE: VI- E 03/17/09 REGULAR ( ) PUBLIC HEARING ( ) CONSENT ( X ) PRESENTE BY: Mari . Gouin, Director Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) #09-009 for Lobbyist Services to Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc. Please see the attached memorandum. 001-1210-531000-100 — Professional Services (County Administration) - $27,000.00 184-3710-531000-300 - Professional Services (Erosion District) - $27,000.00 N/A RECOMMENDATION: The Selection Committee recommends approval to award RFP #09-009 for Lobbyist Services to the top ranked proposer, Van Scoyoc Associates and permission for the Chair to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. COMMISSION ACTION: APPROVED () DENIED () OTHER VI-E Pulled and placed on regular agenda for discussion. Approved 3-2 Comm. Coward and Comm. Dzadovsky voting No. County Attorney (X) Daniel McIntyre Grants/Disaster (X) Recovery 4WV WiII am Hoeffner CONCURRENCE: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Coordination/Signatures Mgmt & Budget (X) - Purchasing (X) 1 �' Q, �t [Gk buacs�an�u a�� Desiree Cimino Other Finance (J for copy only if applicable) TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Marie M. Gouin, Management & Budget Director DATE: February 24, 2009 RE: Award of RFP #09-009 for Lobbyist Services Background: On Wednesday, December 10, 2008 proposals were opened for RFP #09-009 — Lobbyist Services. One hundred and eight vendors were notified, thirteen documents were distributed, and five responses were received. The Selection Committee met on January 26, 2009 to evaluate the proposals. The firms were ranked as follows: Rank Firm Score Amount 1 Van Sco oc Associates 383 $4,500.00/per month 2 Marlow and Company 369 $5,000.00/ er month 3 Greenberg Trauri , LLP 345 $8,000.00/per month 4 Tew Cardenas, LLP 318 $6,000.00/ er month 5 U.S. Strategies, Corp. 232 $8,000.00/per month Recommendation: The Selection Committee recommends approval to award RFP #09-009 - for Lobbyist Services to the top ranked proposer, Van Scoyoc Associates and permission for the Chair to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. MG/djc T(ardportatiOn Planning 01ganization ST. LUCIE URBAN AREA To: Submitted By: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND: FUNDS AVAILABLE: PREVIOUS ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION ACTION: L� APPROVED OTHER Approved 5-0 Agenda Request Board of County Commissioners Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Item Number VI-F Meeting Date: 3/17/2009 Regular [ ] Public Hearing [ j Consent Leg. [ ] Quasi -JD [ ] Presented By: TPO Executive Director Request permission to purchase computer equipment (EQ 09-028) for the approved planner position. See attached memo, approved IT quote and requisition Funds will be made available in 001188-1540-564000-100; Machinery & Equipment —Planning grant funds —Budget Amendment BA09-014 none Staff recommends approval to purchase computer equipment and software; Approve Equipment Request EQ09-028 and Budget Amendment BA09-014 = DENIED CONCURRENCE: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Coordination/ Signatures County Attorney • , f r Management & Budget: Purchasing: ' Originating Dept.: �tr- Y�.,j Other.-,h"sn, RYiC Other: •sew Finance: " M BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST FORM REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: Management & Budget/TPO PREPARED DATE: 3/5/2009 AGENDA DATE: 3/17/2009 TO: 001188-1540-564000-100 Mach FROM: 001188-1 Reserves REASON FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT: Computer workstation required for the new THIS AMENDMENT: REMAINING BALANCE: DEPARTMENT APPROVAL: OMB APPROVAL: BUDGET AMENDMENT #: DOCUMENT # & INPUT BY: ,344 AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO: VI — G1 DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [X] TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY: Community Services PRESENTED BY: Jessica Parrish, Housing Manage7ion SUBJECT: Permission to advertise an InvitoBid for Avenue Q Area Potable Water and Sewer Improvements. BACKGROUND: See attached Memorandum No. 09-154. FUNDS AVAIL: 001113-6420-581090-600 (CDBG DRI Supplemental) PREVIOUS ACTION: On May 13, 2008, the Board approved entering into Interlocal Agreements with the Cities of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Supplemental grant. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of permission to advertise an Invitation to Bid for Avenue Q Area Potable Water and Sewer Improvements. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: (x] APPROVED [ ] DENIED ( ] OTHER Approved 5-0 Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Coordination/Signatures County Attorney: x ",t Management & Budget x i! �1 { Purchasing: j�. Daniel S. McIntyre/Heathe'O Young ±n h n/ Sophia Holt hilt Originating Department: x Other: Other: Beth Ryder AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO: VI — G2 DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [X] TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY: Community Services t� PRESENTED BY: Jessica Parrish, Housing ManageS(elopment SUBJECT: Approval to award Community Block Grant Disaster Recovery Initiative 2005 (CDBG DRI 2005) Housing Rehabilitation Invitation to Bid 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. BACKGROUND: See attached Memorandum No. 09-155. FUNDS AVAIL: 001184-6420-549605-600 (CDBG DRI 2005) PREVIOUS ACTION: On February 3, 2009, a mandatory pre -bid meeting was held in the Commission Chambers. On February 4, 2009, a mandatory contractor walk- thru for review of the projects was held. On February 18, 2009, the bid opening was held in the Purchasing Division. RECOMMENDATION: Approve award of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Initiative 2005 (CDBG DRI 2005) Housing Rehabilitation Invitation to Bid 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: [>�J APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER Faye W. Outlaw, MPA Approved 5-0 County Administrator Coordination/Signatures County Attorney: x �:ti _r„ Management & Budget x Purchasing: Daniel S. McIntyre/Heather Young J-trl y „e6l Sophia Holt `= }-�j 1) Originating Department: x Other: Other: Beth Ryder r= FM71'q couNTy N. I � P L O R 1 D A AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO:VI -G3 DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [ ) PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [X] TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY DEPT: Community Services PRESENTED BY: Corine C. Williams, Transit Manager SUBJECT: Approval to apply for the State FY09/10 Shirley Conroy Rural Capital Assistance Grant with the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged and Resolution 09-088. BACKGROUND: In the past, St. Lucie County received funds from the Rural Capital Assistance Grant program to purchase a less than 30 feet in length transit bus from the Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged. This grant opportunity is being offered for FY 09/10. If funds are granted, they will become available July 1, 2009. Community Services and Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. have determined that this grant request should be for a transit bus less than 30 feet in length to assist in transporting residents located outside the fixed route zone. The total project cost is $85,000 and requires a 10% match of $8,500. The project dates are 7/1/2009- 6/30/2010. FUNDS AVAILABLE: PREVIOUS ACTION: RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION ACTION: The 10% required match will come from the SLC Public Transit MSTU. Annually, the Board appropriates the match; approves and accepts the Shirley Conroy grant with the Transportation Disadvantaged. Approval of the application for Shirley Conroy Rural Transit Grant and Resolution 09-088; and authorization for the Chair to sign all necessary documents. �J APPROVED ( J DENIED [ J OTHER Approved 5-0 County Attorney: x ' 14� J-0 sEL, Daniei S. McIntyre/Heather Young Originating Department: x Beth Ryder CONCURRENCE: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Coordination/Signatures Management & Budget x rww J "- ' Purchasing: Marie Gouin/ Sophia Holt Other: Other Agenda Request Item Number Meeting Date: VILA 03.17.09 Consent [ ] Regular [ ] Public Hearing [ X ] Leg. [ ] Quasi -JD [ X ] To: Board of County Commissioners P sented By Submitted By: Growth Management Department ark Satterlee, AICP Growth Management Director SUBJECT: Provences Development of Regional Impact Application of Development Approval (File No: DRI 06-01) BACKGROUND: The project lands are located at the northwest quadrant of the intersection of West Midway Road and Interstate 95. The combined parcels total 735.5 acres, more or less, of land within the MXD (Midway/Glades Mixed Use Activity Area) and AG - 2.5 (Agricultural - 2.5, 1 du/2.5 acres) Future Land Use designations. The Application of Development Approval proposes a mixed -use development including: 575 Single -Family Units 975 Townhome Units 2,005 Multi -Family Units 2,338,600 SF Non-residential development, including: • 622,650 SF of Office space • 80,000 SF of Industrial/Office flex space • 216,000 SF Hotel (200 rooms) ■ 1,419,950 SF of Retail Space rLJNDS AVAILABLE: N/A PREVIOUS ACTION: See attached memorandum for further detail on previous action. In brief: • 03/16/07: Regional Planning Council transmits Assessment Report ■ 04/19/07: Scheduled for P&Z hearing and continued at applicant's request • 07/19/07: Scheduled for P&Z hearing and continued at applicant's request ■ 08/21/07: Scheduled for BOCC hearing and continued at applicant's request ■ 07/17/08: Scheduled for P&Z hearing and continued at applicant's request ■ 09/02/08: Scheduled for BOCC hearing and continued at applicant's request; next hearing date set for 03/17/09 • 02/19/09: P&Z held a public hearing and recommended denial 7-0 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 09-018 denying the Provences DRI Application for Development Approval. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: APPROVED F:] DENIED OTHER Approved 4-1 (Comm. Dzadovskv - No) Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Motion to accept the request to withdraw and letter to be drafted Coordination/Signatures for the Chairs siqnature to the City. County Attorney E.R.D.: County Daniel S. McIntyre I W� Ron Harris County Enqineer: io Other: Other: Michael Powley Form No. 07-07 TO: AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO: VII - B DATE: March 17, 2009 REGULAR [ PUBLIC HEARING [X] CONSENT [] BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED BY: Community Services PRESENTED BY: Jessica Parrish, Housing Manager SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the NeighborhFdStabilization Program application. BACKGROUND: See attached Memorandum No. 09-153. FUNDS AVAIL: No match funds required. PREVIOUS ACTION: On March 10, 2009, the Board approved the submittal of an application to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board receive public comments as required prior to the application being submitted for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: ( J APPROVED [ j DENIED BOTHER Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Coordination/Signatures County Attorney: x )f '? s"W^ anagement & Budget x ft�' Purchasing: Daniel S. McIntyre/Heath r Young ni `CGn/ Sophia Holt l� Y� Originating Department: x Other: Other: Beth Ryder AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO. II-B1 CQU'NT�Y y.4lk F ilO�c§R�11{�iD�A TO: SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND: Erosion District PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN (4117) Date: March 17, 2009 REGULAR 11 PUBLIC HEARING [ 1 CONSENT 1Xl PRESENTED BY: Don"BWP.E. Public Works Director Artificial Reef Grant Program: Approval of Budget Resolution No. 09-05 to make funds available in Account 184104-3710-563000-39003. See attached memo. FUNDS: $10,000.00 has been granted to the St. Lucie County Erosion District by the FishAmerica Foundation for the creation of artificial reefs. No match is required of this grant. Funds will be made available in the following account: $10,000 in Account No. 184104-3710-563000-39003: Erosion District -Conservation -Artificial Reef Program -Infrastructure. PREVIOUS ACTION: January 22, 2008: Board approved a $10,000 grant application to the FishAmerica Foundation. November 25, 2008: Board accepted a $10,000 grant award from the FishAmerica Foundation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Erosion District Board approval of Budget Resolution No. 09-05 COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: APPROVED (] DENIED [ ] OTHER: = ` Approved 4-1 Faye W. Outlaw, M.P.A. Comm. Coward Voting No County Administrator a Coordination/Sionatures County_ Attorney: Management & Budget & Purchasing: 4 Daniel McIntyre ��°��" 50!^ &arie Gouin Public Works: Erosion District: P ona B. West Richarc7A. Bouchard Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) Shai Francis Public Works - Erosion MEMORANDUM TO: Erosion District FROM: James B. Oppenb h, Marine Resource Coordinator THROUGH: Don West, Director of Public Works r3lVII - RE: Budget Resolution 09-05 DATE: March 4, 2009 BACKGROUND: The FishAmerica Foundation (FAF) annually provides grant funding to create recreational fishing opportunities. The FAF has approved a $10,000.00 grant request from St. Lucie County for fiscal year 2008-2009 to create artificial reefs. The FAF grant will be used to deploy 3 barges (approximately 1,500 tons) of high quality clean concrete materials on the County's permitted North County Nearshore artificial reef site. Material has been collected, and is currently stockpiled at Harbour Pointe. The attached Budget Resolution allows revenues from the FAF grant to be moved into an artificial reef account. AGENDA REQUEST COUNT E L D R I D A I� SUBMITTED BY: Erosion District PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN (4117) ITEM NO. II-112 DATE: March 17.2009 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [ X ] PRESENTED BY: Donald B. West, t.E. Public Works Director SUBJECT: Artificial Reef Grant Program: Retroactive approval to submit an artificial reef construction grant application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). BACKGROUND: See attached memo. FUNDS: $7,010 is available in Account 184-3710-563000-39003, Erosion District - Artificial Reefs — Infrastructure. $10,000 will be made available in Account 184104-3710-563000-39003, Erosion District -Artificial Reefs-FishAmerica Foundation Grant. $7,965 is also available in Account No. 184-3710-563000- 39003, Erosion District— Artificial Reefs -Infrastructure -Consulting Engineer. PREVIOUS ACTION: None RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Erosion District Board retroactive approval of permission to submit a grant application to the FWC. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: [�C], APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Approved 4-1 Comm. Coward Voting No Faye W. Outlaw, M.P.A. County Administrator Coordination/Signatures County Attorney: N " Management & Budget & Purchasing-_ Daniel McIntyre ^` Marie Gouin Public Works: Erosion District: 9 - TDonAld B. West Richard A. Bouchard Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) Shai Francis PUBLIC WORKS - Erosion MEMORANDUM TO: Erosion District FROM: James B. Oppenborri Marine Resource Coordinator ell THROUGH: Donald B. West, Public Works Director . DATE: March 4, 2009 RE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Artificial Reef Grant Application ************************************************************************************************ BACKGROUND: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Artificial Reef Program supports the deployment of artificial reefs for the creation of recreational opportunities and management of fisheries. Last year the St. Lucie County's Artificial Reef Program deployed four new artificial reefs with the assistance of a $60,000 FWC artificial reef grant. This summer the St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program will deploy an additional three reefs with the assistance of a $33,990 supplemental FWC artificial reef grant. This new grant application is to apply for $60,000 to construct four new artificial reefs on the County's permitted artificial reef sites. There are no matching requirements for this grants program. The St. Lucie County Erosion District will provide $21,275 in matching funds however. This match is needed to take full advantage of the grant funds available and deploy a fourth artificial reef on the County's permitted artificial reef sites. AGENDA REQUEST 5@fflPFL71_'17:'7qq COUNTY F L O R 1 D A TO: Erosion District SUBMITTED BY: PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN (4117) ITEM NO. III-B3 DATE: March 17.2009 REGULAR [ ] PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [ X ] PRESENTED BY: Donald B. Wes , P.E. Public Works Director SUBJECT: Artificial Reef Grant Program: Approval to submit an artificial reef construction grant application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). BACKGROUND: See attached memo. FUNDS: A $21,275.00 match to the construction grant will be provided by the Artificial Reef Program to help pay for artificial reef deployments ($8,000) and to pay for conducting pre- and post -deployment dives ($13,275). Funds are available in Account 184-3710-563000-39003, Erosion District -Artificial Reefs — Infrastructure and Account 184-3710-563005-39003, Erosion District -Artificial Reefs -Consulting Engineer, respectively. PREVIOUS ACTION: None RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Erosion District Board approval of permission to submit a grant application to the FWC. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: [� APPROVED [ ] DENIED [ ] OTHER: Approved 4-1 Faye Outlaw, M.P.A. Comm. Coward voting No County Administrator Coordination/Signatures County Attorney: Management & Budget & Purchasing: Daniel McIntyre ` Lf Anson Mane Gouin Public Works: Erosion District: D a1d h. West Richard A Bouchard Finance: (Check for Copy only, if applicable) 4 Shai Francis PUBLIC WORKS - Erosion MEMORANDUM TO: Erosion District, J FROM: James B. Oppenbgrr, Marine Resource Coordinator THROUGH: Donald B. West, Public Works Director Aw DATE: March 4, 2009 RE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Artificial Reef Grant Application ************************************************************************************* BACKGROUND: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Artificial Reef Program supports the deployment of artificial reefs for the creation of recreational opportunities and management of fisheries. Last year the St. Lucie County's Artificial Reef Program deployed four new artificial reefs with the assistance of a $60,000 FWC artificial reef grant. Recently the County was notified of $33,990.00 in additional grant funding that is available. A new grant application was submitted on February 27, 2009 to take advantage of these funds. There are no matching requirements for this grants program. The St. Lucie County Erosion District will provide a $10,000 match with funds acquired from the FishAmerica Foundation grant and will also provide $14,975.40 in matching funds. This match is needed to take full advantage of the grant funds available and to deploy a third artificial reef on the County's newly permitted North County artificial reef site. ITEM NO. 11 -C =fir DATE: AGENDA REQUEST REGULAR TO: ST. LUCIE COUNTY EROSION DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND: Purchasing Division 03/17/09 PUBLIC HEARING ( ) CONSENT ( X ) PRESENTED BY: Marie" . Gouin, Director Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) #09-009 for Lobbyist Services to Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc. Please see the attached memorandum. FUNDS AVAILABLE: 001-1210-531000-100 — Professional Services (County Administration)-$27,000.00 184-3710-531000-300 - Professional Services (Erosion District) - $27,000.00 PREVIOUS ACTION: N/A RECOMMENDATION: The Selection Committee recommends approval to award RFP #09-009 for Lobbyist Services to the top ranked proposer, Van Scoyoc Associates and permission for the Chair to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. COMMISSION ACTION: ( APPROVED () DENIED () OTHER Approved 4-1 Comm. Coward Voting No County Attorney (X)/ Mclnt re Erosion (X) Richard Bouchard CONCURRENCE: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Coordination/Signatures Mgmt & Budget (X) Purchasing (X), Desiree Cimino Public Works (X) Finance (J for copy only if applicable) Don West PURCHASING DIVISION Office of Management and Budget ® MEMORANDUM TO: Erosion District FROM: Marie M. Gouin, Management & Budget Director DATE: February 24, 2009 RE: Award of RFP #09-009 for Lobbyist Services Background: On Wednesday, December 10, 2008 proposals were opened for RFP #09-009 — Lobbyist Services. One hundred and eight vendors were notified, thirteen documents were distributed, and five responses were received. The Selection Committee met on January 26, 2009 to evaluate the proposals. The firms were ranked as follows: Rank Firm Score Amount 1 Van Sco oc Associates 383 $4,500.00/per month 2 Marlow and Company 369 $5,000.00/ er month 3 Greenberg Trauri , LLP 345 $8,000.00/ er month 4 Tew Cardenas, LLP 318 $6,000.00/ er month 5 U.S. Strategies, Corp. 232 $8,000.00/per month Recommendation: The Selection Committee recommends approval to award RFP #09-009 - for Lobbyist Services to the top ranked proposer, Van Scoyoc Associates and permission for the Chair to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. MG/djc