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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Agenda 03-24-2009 Revised March 24, 2009 9:00 A.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REVISED 03/23/2009 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 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 March 17, 2009 meeting. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 09-080 – Proclaiming the month of April 2009 as “Water Conservation Month” in St. Lucie County, Florida. Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-080 as drafted. B. AGRICULTURE EXTENSION Agricultural Awareness Week in St. Lucie County, Florida Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 09-081 – A Resolution proclaiming March 30, 2009 through April 4, 2009 as “Agricultural Awareness Week” in St. Lucie County, Florida. C. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 09-090 – Proclaiming March 31, 2009 through April 5, 2009 as “The Fifth Annual Zora Fest! Dust Tracks in Florida Celebration”; and further designating Saturday, April 4, 2009, as “Zora Neale Hurston Day” in St. Lucie County, Florida. Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-090 as drafted. D. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 09-102 - Urging the Florida Legislature to increase funding for the community based Healthy Start Coalition in order to reduce infant death and increase the health and well being of Florida mothers through the services and programming provided by the Healthy Start Coalition. Consider staff recommendation adopt the attached Resolution No. 09-102 as drafted. E. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 09-106 - Proclaiming April 5, 2009, as “Parents and Children’s Day” in St. Lucie County, Florida. Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-106 as drafted. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT VI. CONSENT AGENDA A.WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 25. B.COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. St. Lucie County Fairgrounds – Supplemental Lease Agreement No. 3 for Storage of FEMA Trailers. Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed Supplemental Lease Agreement No. 3 with General Services Administration for storage of FEMA trailers at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, and authorize the Chair to sign Supplemental Lease Agreement No. 3. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA 2. Resolution No. 09-108 – Opposing Senate Bill 360, which, if passed, would usurp local authority over Growth Management, wrongfully head attempts to reduce Growth Management and Environmental Resources; change the regulatory framework; provide an exemption to Transportation Concurrency for dense urban areas; eliminate the DRI process for dense urban areas; and further usurp local authority and control over development. . Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-108 as drafted ADDITION TO THE AGENDA 3. Resolution No. 09-109 – Opposing Senate Bill 2026, which, if passed, would provide an extension for the expiration date of certain construction and Operating Permits and Development Orders; extend the period for completing required mitigation associated with such permits or orders; prohibit additional permitting standards or criteria from being adopted or enforced during a specified period; and provide for retroactive application. Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-109 as drafted. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA 4. Ordinance No. 09-008, Local Economic Stimulus Ordinance; Permission to Advertise Consider staff recommendation to grant permission to advertise draft Ordinance No. 09-008 for a public hearing to be held on April 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard. C.GRANTS PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING. 1. Staff requests authorization to: (1) modify the anticipated County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) pending agreement to move $1,317,948 of the $2,000,000 in funds from the Kings Highway and Orange Avenue intersection to the Kings Highway and Indrio Road intersection; and (2) move $817,948 from the Transportation Bond funds designated for Kings and Orange to the Transportation Bond funds designated for Kings Highway and Indrio Road. 2. Staff recommends approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) for an amount not to exceed $103,800 toward the construction cost of a restroom and waste line at Stan Blum Boat Ramp. Staff also recommends approval of Resolution 09-091 (Attachment 1) authorizing the submittal of the application. 3. Staff recommends approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Waterways Assistance Program for an amount not to exceed $103,800 toward the construction of a restroom and waste line at Stan Blum Boat Ramp, and approval of Resolution 09-092 authorizing the submittal. 4. Staff recommends Board approval to proceed with engineering, permitting and surveying for the planned single-lane boat ramp on Little Mud Creek at Blind Creek Park at an estimated cost of $33,800. In addition, Staff recommends authorization to submit a grant application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Boating Improvement Program for an amount not to exceed $47,500 toward the construction of a single lane boat ramp on Little Mud Creek at Blind Creek Park, and approval of Resolution 09-096 authorizing submittal. 5. Staff recommends Board approval to proceed with engineering, permitting and surveying for the planned single-lane boat ramp on Little Mud Creek at Blind Creek Park at an estimated cost of $33,800. In addition, Staff recommends authorization to submit a grant application to the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Waterways Assistance Program for an amount not to exceed $47,500 toward the construction of a single lane boat ramp on Little Mud Creek at Blind Creek Park, and approval of Resolution No. 09-096 authorizing the submittal. 6. Staff recommends approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), outlining general responsibilities, among designated stakeholders, in the St. Lucie County Health Access Network and authorization for the Chair to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. 7. Staff recommends approval for the submittal of a grant application to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for funds in the amount of $209,564 to retrofit all or a portion of four County buildings with high impact glass or storm shutters/awnings/screens. In addition, approval is recommended for Resolution No. 09-100, which is necessary to complete the grant application. 8. Staff recommends that the Board authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for funds in the amount of $294,126 to fortify the rip rap banks of Mosquito Impoundments 1 and 6. In addition, approval is recommended for Resolution 09- 101, which is necessary to complete the grant application. 9. Approve the submittal of a grant application to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Project Grant in the amount of $2,500,000 for restoration of Impoundment 14C wetlands. The NOAA Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Project Grant Program is part of the Federal Economic Stimulus Program and requires no matching funds. Impoundment 14C wetlands border the Indian River Lagoon and are located immediately north of the Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch campus and extend north to the Indian River County line. Consider staff recommendation to approve the submittal of the grant application to the NOAA Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Project. D.COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Permission to advertise for a Request for Qualifications for all eligible agencies in St. Lucie County that meet the criteria, as required, for distribution of the Choose Life License plate funds collected in St. Lucie County. Consider staff recommendation to grant permission to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for all eligible agencies that meet the criteria of Section 320.08058(30), Florida Statutes, to receive funding from the Choose Life License Plates. 2. Request permission to advertise a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for Public Transportation Services for St. Lucie County. Consider staff recommendation to approve to advertise a RFQ for Public Transportation services for St. Lucie County and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. 3.Acceptance of the Florida Department of Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 3; approval of the Capital Improvement Program CIP 09-035 for the intermodal facility; approval of Budget Resolution No. 09-087 to encumber and expend funds from FDOT in the amount of $250,000 with local 50% match pledged from the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency. Consider staff recommendation to approve Acceptance of the Florida Department of Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 3; approval of the Capital Improvement Program CIP 09-035 for the intermodal facility; approval of Budget Resolution No. 09-087 to encumber and expend funds from FDOT in the amount of $250,000 with local 50% match pledged from the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency; authorization for the Chair to sign all necessary documents. E.AIRPORT 1. Resolution No. 09-093 accepting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #426174-1-94-01 in the amount of $120,000 (80% FDOT share) with a 20% local match of $30,000 for a total project cost of $150,000 for the installation of Airfield Fence Obstruction Lights at St. Lucie County International Airport. Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 09-093 accepting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #426174-1-94-01 in the amount of $120,000 (80% FDOT share) with a 20% local match of $30,000 for a total project cost of $150,000 for the installation of Airfield Fence Obstruction Lights at St. Lucie County International Airport, and authorize Chair or designee to execute same. 2. Treasure Coast FBO, LLC – Revocable License Agreement for Aviation Fuel Truck Parking. Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed Revocable License Agreement with Treasure Coast FBO, LLC, and authorize the Chairman to sign the License Agreement. F.PUBLIC WORKS 1.Emergency Repairs Related to Tropical Strom Fay – Verada Ditch Improvements North of Calmoso Drive and Calmoso Drive Replacement. Consider staff recommendation to approve award of the Emergency Repairs related to Tropical Strom Fay for the Verada Ditch North of Calmoso Drive and Calmoso Drive Culvert Replacement Projects to the low bidder, Dickerson Florida, Inc., in the amount of $2,091,304.00 and set up the project budget (to include the contingency) in the amount of $2,300,500.00. Staff also recommends the Board approve Work Authorization No. 22 (Verada Ditch Improvements North to Calmoso Drive) to Dunkelberger Engineering and Testing in the amount of $53,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. 2.Emergency Repairs Related to Tropical Storm Fay – Verada Ditch Improvements South to Calmoso Drive and Lucero Drive Culvert Replacement. Consider staff recommendation to approve award of the Emergency Repairs related to Tropical Strom Fay for the Verada Ditch South of Calmoso Drive and Lucero Drive Culvert Replacement Projects to the low bidder, Ranger Construction Industries, Inc., in the amount of $2,756,468.00 and set up the project budget (to include the contingency) in the amount of $3,032,500.00. Staff also recommends the Board approve Work Authorization No. 23 (Verada Ditch Improvements South of Calmoso Drive) to Dunkelberger Engineering and Testing, in the amount of $66,705, and authorize the Chair to sign. 3.Okeechobee Road (SR 70) – Left Turn Lane at Peacock Road Consider staff recommendation to approve waiver of formal bidding process and utilize the opportunity provided by the Florida Department of Transportation SR 70 Widening project by entering into a sole source contract with Dickerson Florida, Inc. in the amount of $185,293.85 for the construction of a left turn lane on Okeechobee Road at Peacock Road. 4.Fort Pierce South Mine Consider staff recommendation to approve to schedule a public hearing to be held May 5, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter to consider the request of Fort Pierce South Mine permit expansion. 5.Lennard Road Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBU) 1, 2, and 3, for Paving and Drainage, Water, and Sewer, respectively. Consider staff recommendation to reject all bids and allow for the rebidding of the projects. 6. Sunland Gardens Phase II Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Project Budget and Interim Financing. Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-057 (Attachment 1) to establish a budget and authorize the Office of Management and Budget to proceed with additional interim financing to fund the construction of potable water mains for Sunland Gardens Phase II MSBU. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA 7. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Grant Application Consider staff recommendation to authorize the grant application. G.GROWTH MANAGEMENT 1.Request of Adams Homes of New Florida for final plat for a two (2) lot residential subdivision called “Adams Record Plat”. The proposed plat is a re-plat of Lots 23, 24 and 25 of 93, Lakewood Park Unit 8 as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 19 of the Public Records of St. Lucie County Florida into two (2) lots. Consider staff recommendation to approve the final plat of “Adams Record Plat” and authorize final signature and recording. 2.Permission to advertise Ordinance No. 09-012, accepting the Draft Land Development Code as received from Municipal Code Corporation (Municode), and Ordinance No. 09-013 amending the St. Lucie County Land Development Code (LDC) to correct inconsistencies, minor errors and omissions in the existing version of the code. Consider staff recommendation to authorize staff to advertise proposed Ordinances 09-012 and 09-013 for public hearings before the Local Planning Agency on April 16, 2009 and the Board of County Commissioners on May 5, 2009 and May 19, 2009 beginning at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. H.MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 1.Purchasing Division - Board approval of the cancellation without cause of contract C07-09-494 with Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation. Consider staff recommendation to approve the cancellation without cause of contract C07-09-494 with Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING. 2.Purchasing Division - Board approval of the assignment of contract C08-10-558 from Cliff Berry, Inc. to Everglades Waste Removal Services, LLC Consider staff recommendation to approve the assignment of contract C08-10-558 from Cliff Berry, Inc. to Everglades Waste Removal Services, LLC and asking permission for the Chair to sign the assignment as prepared by the County Attorney. 3.Purchasing Division - Board approval of the third amendment to contract C06-08-278 with South Florida Concrete Service, Inc. and permission to advertise an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Concrete, Culvert, and Asphalt Installation as needed. Consider staff recommendation to approve the third amendment to contract C06-05-278 with South Florida Concrete Services, Inc. extending the contract through September 30, 2009, permission for the Chair to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney and approval to advertise an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Concrete, Culvert, and Asphalt installation as needed. I.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1.Extension of the South Florida Water Management District/St. Lucie River Issues Team grant for “Living in a Watershed” exhibit at the Oxbow Eco-Center. Consider staff recommendation to approve to extend the SFWMD/St. Lucie River Issues Team Grant to September 30, 2009 for the design, construction, and installation of a “Living in a Watershed” exhibit at the Oxbow Eco-Center, and authorize the Chair to sign the amended contract. I. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES CONTINUED 2.Transfer of surplus capital improvement funds to other projects, and approval of CIP summaries (CIP09-033 and CIP09-034). Consider staff recommendation to approve the transfer of surplus funds as identified in Attachment A, and approval of CIP summaries (CIP09-033 and CIP09-034). J.UTILITIES 1.Staff requests the Boards’ permission to declare an emergency, reject the remaining quotes for the 16” Force Main on US Highway #1 and request a bid waiver per the Purchasing Manual Section 5.5 to approve the formal quote from Ditchdiggers, Inc. (local contractor) in the amount of $864,131.88. Consider staff recommendation to declare an emergency, reject the remaining quotes for the 16” Force Main on US Highway #1, approve a bid waiver per the Purchasing Manual Section 5.5 and approve the formal quote from Ditchdiggers, Inc. (local contractor) in the amount of $864,131.88. 2. Staff requests permission to advertise and provide notice to customers for a Public Hearing to consider proposed Utility Rate Tariffs for the St. Lucie County Water & Sewer District. The Public Hearing would be at the regular meeting of the Board on April 7, 2009. (Night Meeting) Consider staff recommendation to grant permission to advertise and provide notice to customers for a Public Hearing on April 7, 2009 to amend certain rates, fees and charges for the St. Lucie County Water & Sewer District in St. Lucie County. 3. Staff requests approval of the Second Amendment to the agreement between Severn Trent Environmental Services, Inc. and St. Lucie County. Consider staff recommendation to approve the Second Amendment to the agreement between Severn Trent Environmental Services, Inc. and St. Lucie County. END OF CONSENT AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS There are no public hearings scheduled for March 24, 2009. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR AGENDA VIII. 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. BCC 720081502). Consider staff recommendation to adopt Draft Resolution No. 09-021 granting the requested 12-month extension The Meridian of North Hutchinson Island Major Site Plan. IX. 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. X. COMMUNITY SERVICES Board direction on the level of funding for the Hurricane Housing Recovery (HHR) assistance for the MSBU Program. Staff is seeking Board direction on the level of assistance for the MSBU program. PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING. XI. COMMUNITY SERVICES Resolution No. 09-079 to modify the St. Lucie County State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-079 to modify the St. Lucie County State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) and authorize staff to send the Modification to Florida Housing Finance Corporation for approval. XII. ADMINISTRATION School Resource Officer (SRO) Programs in St. Lucie County. Presentation by Dr. Judi Miller, Chair School Board of St. Lucie County and Dr. Michael Lannon Superintendent of The School Board of St. Lucie County. XIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. 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. in the Commission Chambers at the City of Fort Pierce. 2. This year's Agricultural Tour, presented by the St. Lucie County Extension Advisory Council will be April 3, 2009, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the USDA Horticultural Research Lab located at 2001 S. Rock Road in Fort Pierce. The USDA will be conducting an open house from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. There is no cost for either event. Transportation and lunch will be provided thanks to our sponsors. Casual attire is recommended, as we will be outdoors a large portion of the tour. Extension programs are open to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin. Participants with disabilities are asked to indicate any necessary accommodations ahead of time by calling Karen at (772) 462-1660 before Friday, March 20. rdthth 3. 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. 4. A public workshop to discuss proposed new rates, fees and charges for St. Lucie County Water & Sewer District (Does not include the South Hutchinson Island District wastewater customers.) will be held on March 31, 2009 from 6-8 pm in the County Commission Chambers at 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, FL. For additional information please call the Utilities at 772-462-1175. 5. The Oxbow Eco-Center's 9th Annual Earth Day Festival will be held on April 18th from 10am until 3pm. The theme of the Festival is "Growing Green Together" in St. Lucie County and will highlight alternative energy, water harvesting, healthy homes, slow foods, and lots more. This fun-filled event is designed for the entire family with games, crafts, live animals, musical entertainment, and a wildlife parade. The event is free and open to the public. XIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED th 6. The 18 Annual United Veterans Golf Classic will be held at Fairwinds Golf Course, Ft. Pierce, FL on April 18, 2009 this event is sponsored by St. Lucie County Veteran Services to benefit the St. Lucie County United Veterans Transportation Program. The tournament is limited to the first 128 paid players. For more information please call 772-337-5670. 7. 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. 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 March 10, 2009 meeting. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT III. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 24 and 25. B. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Purchasing Division - Board approval of the cancellation without cause of contract C08-03-217 with Freud Jean d/b/a Coverall Consider staff recommendation to approve the cancellation without cause of contract C08-03-217 with Freud Jean d/b/a Coverall C. GRANTS 1. Staff recommends that the Board approve Work Authorization No. 4 to (Attachment 1) Contract No. CO8-01-062 relating to design, engineering and permitting services for a single-lane boat ramp to be located at Little Mud Creek in Blind Creek Park. In addition, Staff recommends approval of authorization to proceed with said engineering, permitting and surveying for the planned single-lane boat ramp on Little Mud Creek at Blind Creek Park at an estimated cost of $33,800. 2. Approve an expenditure of $52,300 for engineering, environmental, and permitting services for the restoration of Impoundment 14C wetland. The Board is also being requested to approve Work Authorization No. 3 to Contract C08-01-062 with Kimley Horn and Associates to provide the engineering, environmental, and permitting services. Impoundment 14C wetlands border the Indian River Lagoon and are located immediately north of the Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch campus and extend north to the Indian River County line. The engineering, environmental, and permitting services need to be expedited to ensure the project is “shovel- ready” for a potential Federal Stimulus Program grant. Consider staff recommendation to approve the expenditure of $52,300 for engineering, environmental, and permitting services for the restoration of Impoundment 14C wetland. Staff also recommends the Board approve Work Authorization No. 3 to Contract C08-01-062 with Kimley Horn and Associates to provide the engineering, environmental, and permitting services. 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 March 10, 2009 meeting. Approve meeting minutes from the March 17, 2009 meeting. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT III. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 25 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.