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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-2010 Signed Agendas AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO. IV-A _ ~ ^ DATE: April 6, 2U1U - 1 ~ ~ 's EI. - - ` ~ REGULAR Cx ] r PUBLIC HEARING C J coNSENT C J TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney Daniel S. McIntyre Caunty Attorney SUBIECT: Resolution No. 1U-©64 - "AGRICUI.TURALAWARENESSWEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida. BACKGROUND: Staff is requesting the St. Lucie Caunty Board of County Commissioners proclaim the week of April 1,~. through April ~.7, 2Q1q as "Agricultural Awareness Week". The attached Resolution Na. ~.0-D64 has been drafted far that purpose. Agriculture{ Awareness Week is an effort to raise local awareness of the importance and economic impact of the Agriculture industry within St. Lucie County and the Treasure Coast. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution No. 1U-I364 as drafted. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: (yCj APPROVED D1=N1ED C ]OTHER: ~ approved 5-© i=aye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Review and Approvals X A ricultural Extension: CX] County Attorney: C ] g Daniel S. McIntyre Anita S. Nea6 RESOLUTION NOa 10-064 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 11, 2010 ~ THROUGH APRIL 17, 2010 AS "AGRICULTURAL. AWARENESS WEEK" tN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORI[]A i WHEREAS, the Board a# Caunty Commissioners of St. Lucie Caunty, Florida, has made the fallowing determinations: 1. St. Lucie Caunty has over 48,000 acres devoted to citrus production, producing over 800 million pounds of fruit per year, with an onWfarm value in excess of X100 million dollars and employing aver 10,000 residents in production, harvesting, packing, and processing jobs. 2. A significant part of Florida's commercial horticulture industry, St. Lucie County's 2005 total sales of horticultural products by nurseries, growers, landscape, and garden centers equaled aver 223 million, with an employment impact of over 5000 jabs. 3. Inclusive of all aspects, since 2006 the agricultural industry has created over 26,000 full and part-time jobs within St. Lucie Caunty. 3. Agricultural Awareness Week will feature information on agriculture and how this industry is transitianing to meet the economic and tourism needs of St. Lucie County's future. Highlights of the week include mini tours of agricultural, research, and educational facilities, bast tours, radio spots, educational programs on a variety of topics, and speakers. 4. The week culminates with two big events: St. Lucie County Extension's annual event "Ag Tour" on Friday, where participants tour agriculturally prominent horticultural, research, cattle, ar other industries integral to the advancement of agriculture; as well as a celebration of the i]owntown Farmers' Market, a local Saturday-morning favorite for over a decade. NOW, THEREFORE, 13E IT RESOLVE© by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: r AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO. IV-B DATE: April 6, 2010 - ~ ,i- REGULAR [x a . _ PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [ TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution Nn. 10-074 -Declaring the month of April 2010 as "Water Conservation Month". BACKGI7OUND: Jayne Bergstrom, St. Lucie Service Center Director, Regulatory and Public Affairs with South Florida Water Management District, has requested that this Board proclaim the month of April 203.0 as "Water Conservation Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida. The attached Resolution No.10-074 has been drafted forthat purpose. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adapt the attached Resolution No. 10-474 as drafted. COMMISSIDN ACTION: CONCURRENCE: j~tJ APPROVED [ ]DENIED Approved 5-0 Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Reuiew and Agprouals X Count Attarne t"' Y y Daniel S. McIntyre RESOLUTION NO. 10-074 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF AARIL 2010 AS "WATER CONSERVATION MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. Florida's natural beauty, crystal blue waters and white sand beaches attract residents and visitors from around the world; and clean and sustainable water resources are vita! to Florida's environment, economy and quality of life. 2. More than ninety percent of Florida's drinking water is supplied by underlying aquifers, and our quality of life and the economy depend upon a clean and healthy environment. 3. Floridians consume more than 7.9 billion gallons of fresh water per day, and the future of Florida depends greatly upon the availability of water. 4. South Florida residentsconsume 179 gallons perperson perday-the high~stwater usage in the state. 5. The State of Florida, together with focal partners, are investing billions of dollars to develop alternative water supplies, clean up starrnwater pollution, restore rivers, lakes and springs, upgrade drinking water facilities and improve wastewater treatment. 6. Water canservatian can cost as little as 6 cents to 72 cents per 1,000 gallons of watersaved, while the cast of constructing alternative water supply facilities can range from $5.00 to $7.00 per 1,000 gallons of water created. 7. All water users including commercial, industrial, agricultural, institutional, hospitality, private citizens and others can make positive contributions to reduce water use and .protect Florida's water resources. The South Florida Water Management District, is implementing a Comprehensive Water Conservation Program to instill a lasting culture of conservation in our communities. 9. The Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida are designating April as Florida's Water Conservation Month to encourage Floridians to conserve the state's precious water resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: AGENDA REQUEST 1TEM NO. VI-, r DATE: April 6, 2o1C# - _ i ~ _ REGULAR [ ] ~ ~ PUBLIC HEARING [ ] CONSENT [ x ] TO: BOARD OI" COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney Daniel S, McIntyre County Attorney SUBIECT: Resolution No. 10-111 -Space Program BACKGROUND: Robin L. Fisher, Vice Chairman with the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners has requested that this Board approve a resolution urging our Florida Legislative Delegation to support initiatives to ensure that the United States remain a leader in space technology and exploration. The attached Resolution N©. 10-111 has been drafted for that purpose. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adapt the attached Resolution No. 10-111 as drafted. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: AAPROVED [ ]DENIED Approved 5.0 Faye W. Outiaw, MPA County Administrator Review and A ravals [X County Attorney: Daniel S. McIntyre I INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ST. LUCIE COUNTY, 1=LORIDA TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Daniel S. McIntyre, County Attorney C.A. NO: 14-4357 DATE: April 6, 2410 SUBJECT: Resolufiion No. 10-~. -Space Program 1 BACKGROUND: Robin L. Fisher, Vice Chairman with the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners has requested that this Board approve a resolution urging our Florida Legislative Delegation to support initiatives to ensure that the United States remain a leader in space technology and exploration. Today is a crucial point in time as our nation is poised to make decisions that will affect how our state's history is written. With over 104,444 workers in all 67 counties engaged in space related industries, and a statewide economic impact of $~4 Billion, the space program has a major impact on our state. RECOMMENDATION/CONCIrUSION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution No. 14-111 as drafted. Respe fully submitted, DSM/cb - Attachment Darn I S. Mcln County Atto ne AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO. VI_g ~ .,._.~:~M_ ~~-~„;~sr.,~-~m:~ DATE: Agri[ 6, 2(31p • REGULAR ] , PUBLIC HEARING [l roNSENT ~xx~ TO: BOARD Ol= COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED 3Y(DEPT): County Attorney Daniel S. Nlclntyre SUB CT: Whispering Oaks Community Development District - Permission to Advertise BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum FUNDS AVAILABLE: PREVIOUS ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Baard grant permission to advertise {1) a notice of proposed declaration of inactive status of the Whispering Oaks Community Development district; and (2) a public hearing to consider an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 07_p©4 which created the District. COMMISSION ACTON: CONCURRENCE: pQ APPROVED DENIED Approved 5.0 Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator J ~ Review and AppCavais County Rttorne ; ~ N1ana ement & Budget Purchasing: Y 9 Daniel S. McIntyre Originating Dept. Public Works Dir: County Eng.: Finance: (Check for copy only, if applicable) E#f. 5f96 r ITEM NC). V1-C1 ~ } ~ DATE; 41fi1'I „ AGENDA REQUEST REGULAR { } PUBLIC HEARING ( } LEG, { ~ QUASI-JD ( ) CONSENT { X j TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: Roberta Greene SUBMITTED BY: Grants/Disaster Recovery Department GrantslResource Developer SUBJECT. St. Lucie County Mental Health Court -Grant Application BACKGROUN©: See attached memorandum. FUNDS AVAILABLE: See attached memorandum. PREVIOUS ACTION: NIA RECOMMENDATION: Board authorization to submit a grant application fio the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Justice and Mental Health Callaboratinn Program for funding not to exceed $2gq,gqq for the St. Lucie County Mental Health Cnurt. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: APPROVE=© ( ) DENIED ( ) OTHER Approved 5-0 Faye VII, Outlaw, MPA County Administrator CoordinationlSicanatures OMB ©irector X County Attorney (X} ~ ( ) ©aniel McIntyre Marie Gnuin Budget Analyst (X} Patty Marston Originating ©ept. (X} Criminal Justice (X) GU~t~( Coordinator Wiiiiam oeffner a Public Defender (X} rr~ d Litty ~rantslDisaster RecoWery L " _ ~'a~ w A n~ --m 'xr.-rr x ~ srv.:~,;,Nre~~ ~ L ,!i ~ R A ~ D ~ ,!E TO: Board of County Commissioners THRUUGH: William Hoeffner ~f~ Grants/DisastE'r RE'COV DlreCtar FROM: Roberta Greene GrantslResource Developer DATE: 4/6/2010 SUBJECT: St. Lucie County Mental Health Court -Grant Application ITEM NQ. VI~C1 B~GIf~ Cp~„~, Ut~d: This requests Board authorization to submit a grant application on behalf of the Office of the Public Defender to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program far funding not to exceed $200,000 for the St. Lucie County Mental Health Court. Mental Health Court is a diversionary program far persons diagnosed with a severe mental illness or developmental disability, and charged with either a misdemeariar or felony. The Program provides court 5upervislon and social services through collaboration with state, county, and local non-profit service agencies. The Program strives to increase community safety and awareness; promote involvement in treatment; enhance mental health services to improve the client's overall quality of life; promote independent living; and, reduce recidivism for clients with mental health disorders. To date, there have been 282 graduates, and the program has a current recidivism rate of 7%. In October 2007, the County submitted an application to the 1=lorida Substance Abuse and Mental Health Corporation far a Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant to plan and implement a Mental Health Court. This grant was awarded in the amount of $699,572 over athree-year period ($229,5421year), and the performance period will be ending the second quarter of 2011. The proposed grant would facilitate the continuation of the Mental Health Court program far two additional years. Funds Available The grant requires a 20% match. This maximum $40,000 match would be met through the value of in- kind services, including the existing County-donated space and both project management by the Ofi'rce of the Public Defender and grant management by the County's Criminal Justice Coordinator. Recommendation: Board authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Justice and Mental Health Cal[aboration Program far funding not to exceed $200,000 for the St. Lucie County Mental Health Court. ITEM Nth. VI-C2 nsxusseaweaw~.u~w~avca~msra.,w:z~a.xss. w -~a:4~~!'mzane ac~pt~.r~' ,~~~~y1~~ 1~ ~ { Fri _ DATE: 4161'10 ~ AGENDA REQUEST :<~~~g~~-:~~,~~~~~.:~~.~~:>~~.~,:~ ..~~c~.~.r~:~, REGULAR t ) PUBLIC HEARING ( ) LEG. { } QUASI-JD ~ } cvNSENT (x } TO: BOARD OI~ COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: Glenn Henderson SUBMITTED BY: GrantslDisaster Recovery Department Grants/Resource Developer SUBJECT: Harbor Branch Salt Marsh Restoration Project -Grant Application BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum. PUNDS AVAILABLE: Account No. 3172013920-561000-3120 Land-PCT Harbor Branch Preserve PREVIOUS ACTION: N1A RECOMMENDATION: Board authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Army Carps of Engineers for $1 million for restaratlon of 178 wetland acres at Harbor Branch Preserve. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: APPROVED ( } DEN I ED ( ) OTHER Approved 5-0 Faye W. Outlaw; MPA County Administrator CoordinationlSignatures County Attorney { ) OMB Director ( ) Dan McIntyre Marie Gou n Mosquito Control ~ Budget Analyst { } ~ James David Dona Johnson GrantslDisaster (Z..~ Recovery Dept. t:~` lliam Fioeffner _ _'C 5~~ s eft~~`I~ "`fit?..` fn ~ x ~f: ' r GrantslDisaster Recovery ~ .Department _ _ ~ ~..~~~..~w.r.,.~.~:,u~:..~.~..~... MEMORANDUM T©. Board of County Commissioners THROUGH. William Hoeffner, GrantslDisaster Recovery Department Directo~~ FROM: Glenn Henderson, Grants/Resource Developer DATE: April 6, 2010 SUBJECT. Harbor Branch Salt Marsh Restoration Project -Grant Application ITEM NO. VI-C2 Back round: This agenda item is a request for Board authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Array Carps of Engineers for $1 million in funding for restoration of the 178-acre Harbor Branch salt marsh wetland. During the 1960's and for mosquito control purposes, this wetland became separated from the Indian River Lagoon by a dike. The goal of this project is to reconnect the wetland to the Lagoon utilizing culverts and seasons! pumping. The project wilt be managed by the Mosquito Control District. The grant requires a 35% match, 1=lorida Communities Trust grant funds in the amount of $4.7 million used for the recently accomplished acquisition of the project lands will be used for the required match. Recorr~menda#iion Board authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Arrny Corps of Engineers for $1 million for restoration of 178 wetland acres at Harbor Branch Preserve. ITEM NO. VI - D'I r ~ ~ ' " ~ ~ DATE: 41fi1209 0 ~ , AGENDA REQUEST REGULAR ( ) PUBLlC HEARING { ) LEG. { f QUASI-JD ( } CONSENT (X} TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: Donald E3. West . SUBMITTED BY: Pudic Works _ Administration Public Works Di cto SUBJECT: Taylor Creek Spail Site Evaluation; Florida Ports Council (FSTED) & Florida Department of Transportation {FOOT} -Time Extension BACKGROUN©: See attached memorandum. FUNDS AVAIL.ABI*E: NIA PREVIOUS ACTION: See attached memorandum, RECOIIiIMENDATION: Board approval of time extension to contract Na. 422428-1-94-01 with FSTE? & FOOT far Taylor Creek Spoil Site Evaluation project as outlined in the agenda memorandum and signature by the Chairman. COMMISSION ACTION; CONCURRENCE: APPROVED ( ) DENIED { } OTHER Approved 5-0 FayeW. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator CoordinationlSgnatures County Attorney ( ) t~ OMB ©irectnr ( ) Dan Mclntyre Marie Gouin Originating ©ept. ( ) ERD ( } Don d B. West Public Works Department ~ E MEMORANDUM- TO; Board of County Cnmmissianers FROM: ?onald B. West, Public Works Directo~~d lOATE: April 6, 2010 SUBJECT: Taylor Creek Spoil Site Evaluation; Florida Porks Council (FSTED) & Florida Department of Transportation {FDOT) -Time Extension ITEM NO. Vl - D1 Background: In 1998, the County initiated the Taylor Creek Dredging and Restoration Project to remove the muck sediments from Taylor Creek. Removal of muck sediments from the tributaries to the Indian River Lagoon {IRL) is a goal of the IRL National Estuary Program. In April of 2004, the County commenced cons#ruction of Phase 1 of the Taylor Creek Dredging Prajec#. The Phase 1 Project resulted in the removal and disposal of 94,767 cubic yards of muck sediments from the Taylor Creek navigation channel. A 16-acre spoil disposal site was constructed on Mr. Lloyd Bell's port property for handling the muck sediments. The project was completed in June of 2005, and the spoil site was removed from Mr. Bell's property in April 2007. Phase 2 involves the dredging of Taylor Creek in the upstream reach between the railroad and the G25 spillway structure. This phase will require dredging of an additional 1 QO,g00 cubic yards of muck sediments. The Port of Fort Pierce has acquired the Ridgehaven Property and the County is in the process of designing and permitting a permanent spoil site. Staff estimates construction of the spot! site to begin in late Fall 201q and dredging of Phase 2 to begin in April 2019. The original project completion date was June 30, 2010. This amendment wil! extend the grant deadline to June 30, 2011. This extension will allow the County to complete the project and recover the remaining funds available from the granting agency. Previous Action: 1=ebruary 12, 2008 -Approval of JPA No. 424248-1-94-01 with I=DOT & FSTED for Taylor Creek Restoration - Spoil Site Evaluation & Design Project. FSTED's contribution is in the amount of $90,gOq (75%) towards an estimated total project cost of $12q,gg0. May 6, 2008 _ Acceptance of Budget Resolu#ion No. 08-157. April 14, 2gg9 -Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to JPA No. 424248-1-94-41 with FSTED & FDOT for Taylor Creek Restoration -Spoil Site Evaluation & Design Project. This amendment added additional funds in the amount of $137,gg0 to the projec#. June 6, 2009 -Acceptance of Budget Resolution No. 08-157. Recommendation: Board approval ofi time extension to contract No. 4224248-1-94-01 with FSTED & FDOT for Taylor Creek Spoil Site Evaluation project as outlined in the agenda memorandum and signature by the Chairman. ITEM NO. Vi - D2 m ,I - DATE: 41fi120'10 , AGENDA REQUEST REGULAR ( ) PUBLIC HEARING ( } LEG. ( ) QUASI-JD ( ) CONSENT (X) TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: Doriald B. West ~ ~s SUBMITTED BY: Public Works -Administration Public Works Dir cta SUBJECT; Dredging Port Fort Pierce; Florida Parts Council {FSTED) & Florida Department of Transportation {FDOT} -Time Extension BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum, FUNDS AVAILABLE: NIA PREVIOUS ACTION. See attached memorandum. RECOMMENDATION: Board approval of time extension to contract No. 422943-1-94-01 with FSTED & FDOT for Dredging Part of Fort Pierce project as outlined in the agenda memorandum and signature by the Chairman. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: APPROVED ( ) DENIED { ) OTHER ----j' ppproved 5-U Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator CoordinationlSig_natures County Attorney { ) OMB Director ( ) Dan Mcintyre Marie Gouin C?riginating Dept. { } ~ . ERD { ) Do id B. West . Public Works Department MEMORANDUM -'f-..:,.T-~'{~ - 3~.i :....Y.,,ali YM1..'+.'iT;.'!;_ '.::'.!,SS~;Il TO: Board of County Carnmissinners 1=ROM: Donald B. West, Public Works Directoi~~~ DATE: April 6, 2010 SUBJECT. Dredging Port Fort Pierce; Florida Ports Council (1=STED) & Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) -Time Extension ITEM N©. Vf - D2 Backaround• In 1998, the County initiated the Taylor Creek Dredging and Restoration Project to remove the muck sediments firom Taylor Creek. Removal of muck sediments from the tributaries to the Indian River ~.agoon (IRt_) is a goal ofi the IRl. National Estuary Program. In April of 2004, the Cauniy commenced construction of Phase 1 of the Taylor Creek Dredging Project. The Phase 1 Project resulted in the removal and disposal of 94,767 cubic yards of muck sediments from the Taylor Creek navigation channel. A 16-acre spoil disposal site was constructed an Mr. Lloyd Bell's port property for handling the muck sediments. The project was completed in June of 2005, and the spoil site was removed from Mr. Bell's property in April 2007. Phase 2 involves the dredging of Taylor Creek in the upstream reach between the railroad and the C25 spillway structure. This phase will require dredging of an additional 100,000 cubic yards of muck sediments. The Port of Fort Pierce has acquired the Ridgehaven Property and the County is in the process of designing and permitting a permanent spoil site. Staff estimates construction of the spoil site to begin in late Fall 2010 and dredging of Phase 2 to begin in April 2091. The original project completion date was June 30, 2010. This amendment will extend the grant deadline to June 30, 2011. This extension will allow the County to complete the project and recover the remaining funds available from the granting agency. Prerri'ous Action: December 9, 2008 -Board approval of Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) in the amount of $1,050,000 with FETED for Taylor Creek Restoration -Phase 2 Dredging; FSTED's contribution covers 75% of the estimated total project cost of $1,400,000. March 10, 2009 -Board acceptance of Budget Resolution No. 09-076. Recommendation. Board approval of time extension to contract No. 422943-1-94-01 with FSTED & FDOT fior Dredging Port ofi Fork Pierce project as outlined in the agenda memorandum and signature by the Chairman. ITEM NO. VI -D3 . ~ r f ` r.~ DATE: 416!'113 w,. R AGENDA REQUEST REGULAR ( ) PUBLIC HEARING { } LEG. { ) QUA51-JD { ) CONSENT (X} TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: Christopher Lestrange SUBMITTED BY: Public VVarks Cade Compliance Code Compliance Manager SUBJECT: Amended Schedule "A" for Contract C03-02-208 with Municipal Software Corporation. BACKGROUND; See attached memorandum. FUNDS AVAILABLE: 491-241 5-5341 1 0-200 _ Software Support PREVIOUS ACTION: See attached memorandum. RECOMMENDATION: Board appraual of amended Schedule "A" to Contract C03-02208 with Municipal Saftware Corporation in the amount of $34,990. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: QC) APPROVED ( ) DENIED { } OTHER - Approved 5.1) 1=aye VII. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Coordina~ionlSic~natures County Attorney (X) ~ OMB Director (X ) Budget Anaiys# Dan Mcintyre Man Gouin Origins#ing Dep#. (X) information (X ) TechnalogY ono B. West Jack Sou#hard :~4 x Pubic Works Adrr~~nisfration ~ ~ ' ~ ' MEMORANDUM T©: Board of County Commissinners THROUGH: Donald B. West, Public Works Directnr~~~, FROM: Christopher Lestrange, Code Compliance ManagerlBuilding official DATE: April 6, 2010 SUBJECT: Amended Schedule "A" for Contract C03~-02-208 with Municipal Software Corporation ITEM N©. Vl-D3 Background: On February 4, 2003 the Board of County Commissioners awarded RI=P #03-001 for Permitting Software to Municipal Services Garporatinn. The software is utilized to manage building permits and inspections, maintain contractor licensing records and process payments for permit, impant and contractor licensing fees. Contract number C03-02-208 with Municipal Services Corporation expired an February 21, 2005. The Schedule "A" maintenance agreement is mandatory and is renewed annually. The current agreement expired February 28, 2010. Municipal Services Corpnration has issued a 60 day temporary license key to allow time to process the amended Schedule "A". The Board has approved the amended Schedule "A" for license renewal on an annual basis. St. Lucie County may terminate this agreement by giving not Tess than 60 days written notice to Municipal Service Corporation prior to the anniversary data of this agreement. However, implementation of a new software system may be cost prohibitive. Due to staff reduction in the Code Compliance Division, staff requested the suspension of twenty of the fifty-eight licenses in 2009. Municipal Services Corporation agreed to suspend twenty licenses for one year and reduce the annual software maintenance fee to $28,240 with an agreement that the twenty suspended licenses would be restored in 2010 and the rate would be set at $34,990 plus any applicable increases. Due to further staff reductions, Municipal Services Cnrpnratinn has agreed to negotiate fnr the actual number of licenses required prinr to the 2011 renewal as indicated in the amended Schedule "A" attached. Rrevious Actlnn: 4n April 7, 2009 the Board of County Commissioners approved the amended Schedule "A" for thirty-eight licenses in the amount of $28,240. Recnmmendatinn: Board approval of amended Schedule "A" to Contract C03-02-208 with Municipal Software Corporation in the amnunt of $34,990. ITEM NO. VI-E'I ! DATE: 4f612D1D ~ , AGENDA REQUEST REGULAR ( } PUBLIC HEARING ( ) LEG. ( ] QUASI-JD ( ) CONSENT (X ) TO: BOARD 01= COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: Guy Mellor SUBMITTED BY: Parks and Recreation Department Parks Manager SUBJECT. Waiver of Fees far Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of South Florida BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum. FUNDS AVAILABLE: NIA PREVIOUS ACTION: NfA RECOMMENDATION: Board approval to waive $2~ 3 in facility renfial fees for MLK/Dreamland Park for an event supporting the Treasure Coast Food Bank hosted by fihe Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of South Florida as outlined in the agenda memorandum. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: ~j APPROVED ( ) DENIED { } OTHER Approved 5-0 Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator CoordinationlSignatures OMB Director County Attorney { x) Budget Analyst ( ) Daniel McIntyre {Name} {Name} Originating Dept. { x) { ) Debra Brisson {Name} iT- ~ a- ~ - Parks and Recrca~~on MEMC)RANI]UM TO; Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Debra Brisson, Parks and Recreation Director FROM: Guy Mellor, Parks Mana DATE: April 6, 2p10 SUBJECT; Waiver of Fees for Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of South Florida ITEM NO. Vl-E1 Back r_g ound: Staff has received a request from the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of South Florida to host their annual community cook-out a# MLK/Dreamland Park on April 10i~ and to waive the $213 in facility rental fees. Annually, the club has#s an even# and showcases a local charity. This year the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of South Florida has chosen the Treasure Coas# Food Bank as the charity for their even#. In addition #o collecting canned goods, they will be making a cash donation to the food bank. The Treasure Coast Blood Bank will be on-site for those who wish to Bonate blood. Recommendation: Board approval #o waive $213 in facili#y rental fees for MLK/Dreamland Park far an event supporting the Treasure Coast Food Bank hosted by the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of South Florida as outlined in this agenda memorandum. ITEM NO. VI~E2 - : ~ ~ DATE: 4f61'I0 ~ , AGENDA REQUEST REGULAR ( ) PUBLIC HEARING ( ) LEG. ( ) QUASI-JD ( ) CONSENT (x) TO. BOARD DF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: Mark A. DiMascio SUBMITTED BY: Parks and Recreation Department Interim, Recreation Manager SUBJECT: FPUA Water and Wastewater Supply Agreement for Lawnwood Gravity Sewer Extension BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum. FUNDS AVAILABLE: 129-7210-563000-107Fj04 -Parks MSTU r PREVIOUS ACTION: See attached memorandum. RECOMMENDATION: Board approval of FPUA Water and Wastewater Supply Agreement for a gravity sewer extension as outlined in the agenda memorandum and authorization for Chairman to sign the agreement as approved lay the County Attorney's office. GOMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: APPROVED ( ) DENIED ( ) OTHER - W---"-"~____-~--------' Faye W. Outlaw, MPA gpproved a•4 County Administrator GoordinatinnlSgnatur~s ©MB Director C©unty Attorney { x } Budget Analyst { x) Daniel S. McIntyre Gvr Marie uin Robert O'Sullivan Originating Dept. { x ) Debra R. Brissan Parks and Recreation ~ ' MEMORANDUM` TO: Board of Gounty Commissia ers TFiROIlGH: Debra R. Brissan, Director FROM: Mark A. DiMascio, Interim Recreation Manager DATE: April 6, 2010 SUBJECT: FPUA Water and Wastewater Supply Agreement for Lawnwoad Gravity Sewer Extension ITEM NO, VI-E2 Background: [n 2007, a new maintenance building was constructed at Lawnwood Sports Complex. During the permitting process, FPUA advised staff that the maintenance building and any future buildings at Lawnwood would have to be connected via a gravity system to the new lift station at the Fenn Center, after its completion. On April 28, 2009, the BOCC approved the construction of restrooms far the Lawnwood Baseball Complex as a Local Stimulus Project. On August 11, 2009, the BOCC approved Work Authorization No. 2 of Contract No. C07-05-258 with Culpepper and Terpening, Inc. to provide professional services for the design, permitting and construction services of a gravity sewer extension to the Parks' maintenance building and proposed restroom building far Lawnwoad Baseball. In order far the permits to be issued for the gravity sewer extension, FPUA requires the execution of a Water and Wastewater Supply Agreement. As the agreement requires payment of $26,268.90 far wastewater I RCs, the BOCC must approve the agreement. Funds are currently budgeted in the project. Recommendal€ion: Board approval of FPUA Water and Wastewater Supply Agreement for a gravity sewer extension as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for Chairman to sign the agreement as approved by the County Attorney. ITEM NO. VI _ F , ~ ; I r ~4, DATE. p410fi/2090 ~ . R AGENDA REQUEST REGULAR { } PUBLIC HEARING { } LEG. { ) QUASI-JD ( } CONSENT (X) TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMNSSIONERS PRESENTED BY: Laurie Waldie SUBMITTED BY: Utilities Department Utility Director u SUBJECT: Amendment to Contract for the purchase of Neptune brand cold water meters BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum. FUNDS AVAILABLE: 479-3600-551200-300 North Gaunty Equipment ~ $1,000 PREVIOUS ACTION: March 20, 2007 - BOCC approval of the piggy-back contract RECOMMENDATION. Baard approval of the first amendment to Contract No. G07-03-146 with Sunstate Meter & Supply, lnc., extending the contract through March 105, 2013, and authorization for the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. COMMISSION ACTION. CONCURRENCE: (16) APPROVED ( ) DENIED ( ) OTHER Faye W. Outlaw, MPA Approved 5-0 County Administrator Coordinat"ronlSi natures County Attorney (X) OMB ©irectnr (X ) c,,a-~ Budget Analyst ~i Mcintyre M ie Gouin ~ <.j.\-4~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~Y Originating Dept. (X) , Purchasing (X ) Laurie Waldie Melissa Sirnber[und ~ - - 1J~i~it ®e ar~men~ ~ p MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Laurie Waldie, Utility Director p_t DATE: April 6, 2010 SUBJECT: Amendment to Contract for the purchase of Neptune brand cold water meters ITEM NO. VI - l= Background: In 2007, St. Lucie County entered into a contract with Sunstate Meter & Supply, Inc. to purchase Neptune brand cold water meters far the Utilities Department. This contract was the result of piggy- backing the City of Port St. Lucie bid and contract 20040043. Attachment A is a copy of the letter from Sunstate Meter & Supply agreeing to the piggy-back. The initial term of our contract was far a period of three years but also allowed for one additional three-year renewal period provided the City of Port St. Lucie approved the renewal of their contract. The current term will expire on March 16, 2010. On I*ebruary 12, 2010, the City Council of Port St. ~ Lucie approved the renewal of their contract through March 16, 2013. Attachment B is a copy of the City of Part St. Lucie Contract Renewal Form far contract 20040043. - Attachment C is the first amendment to Contract No. C07-03-146. Recornrt~endation Board approval of the first amendment to Contract No. C07-03-'146 with Sunstate Meter & Supply, Inc., extending the contract through March 16, 2013, and authorization for the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. ITEM NO. VI-'~ ~ DATE: 041~61'!Q wy F ~ AGENDA REQUEST REGULAR ( ) PUBLIC HEARING { } LEG. ( } QUASI-JD ( ) CONSENT ( X ) TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: Todd A. Cox ~ SUBMITTED BY: Airport Airport Manager SUBJECT: Resolution No. 10-117, Taxiway Charlie Amendment Incorporating Taxiway A & B Design. i BACFCGROUND: See attached memorandum. FUNDS AVAILABLE: 140368-4220-503000-104602 -Infrastructure PREVIOUS ACTION: November 10, 2009 - BOCC approval of Resolution No. 09-295 accepting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) ,Joint Participation Agreement. December 8, 2009 - BOCC approval of Budget Resolution No. 09-356 establishing the fund. RECOMMENDATION: Board approval of Resolution Na. 10-117 accepting the FDOT Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement which amends the Taxiway C Rehabilitation project to ~ include the Taxiway A & B design and authorization for the Chairman to sign the document as approved by the County Attorney. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: (X) APPROVED ( ) DENIED ( ) OTHER --<--~'"`~i 1=aye W. Outlaw, MPA Approved 5.0 County Administrator CoordinationlSignatures County Attorney ( } OMB Director ( } ` y Budget Analyst Daniel S. McIntyre Marie Gouin Heather Young . Purchasing ( ) ERD ( ) (Name) ARP®RT J ~ o MEM®RANDUM TO: Board of Caunty Commissioners 1~ROM: Todd A. Cnx f ~ Airport Manager ©ATI=: April 6, 2010 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 10-117, Taxiway Charlie Amendment Incorporating Taxiways A & B Design. LTEM NO. V!-H Back rg ound: This agenda request is for Board acceptance of the attached Florida Department Transportation (FDOT) Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement (SJPA} amending an existing FDOT grant approved by the Board in November 2009. The original grant reflected the design and rehabilitation of Taxiway C and #his amendment incorporates the Taxiway A & B design casts under the existing. approved 1=DOT grant. In October 2009, the Board approved an FDOT JPA far the design and rehabilitation of Taxiways A & B. However, in February 2010, the I=AA advised that their funding for the Taxiway A & B project would not be available until FY 2011. Subsequently, the Airport discussed with the FAA and 1=DOT. _ the passibility of using a portion cal the Taxiway G funding towards the Taxiway A & B design casts. Both FAA and 1=DOT gave concurrence to use Taxiway C funding towards the Taxiway A & B design costs only. Based on current design and engineering estimates for the Taxiway C Rehabilitation project, there will be sufficient funds available for the inclusion of the Taxiway A & B estimated design casts with the Taxiway C Rehabilitation project. Recommendation Board approval of Resolution Na. 10-117 accepting the FDOT Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement which amends the Taxiway C Rehabilitation prnject to include the Taxiway A & B design 'i and authoriza#ian for the Chairman to sign the document as approved by the Caunty Attorney. i 1 i 1 i i - ~F " ; ~ ITEMI N®, VII - A C ~ - ~ ~s'~tua ~4 _ ~ ~ ~ DATE; X1612078 . ~ , P ~~m, , ; ~x~ AGEN®A RE(~UEST REGULAR { ~ ~r~~ PIJBLIG HEARING {X~ LEG. ( ) C~UASI-J© {X) C®NSENT { ) Tty9: 80ARD OF C©UNTY GOMN11SS1ONERS PRESENTED BY;' Linda Pendarvis SU~3MITTED B1P: Growth Management Department Planner SUIERIECT: Continuation of the petition of St. Lucie Banquet and Social Hall, (fka X-trams Function Half). ~3ACKGROEIND: See attached memorandum. Pt3ND514VAlL,AB1_E: NfA PREVIOUS ACTION: May 26, 2809 -Growth Management Director by GM Order 09-001 granted a Minor Site flan approval to be known as X-#reme tuna#ior~ Hafl. November 19, 2009 -Planning and Zoning Commission continued this item to the next public hearing to allow the applicant to arganize a neighborhood meeting. January 11, 2010 -The applicant's agent held a neighborhoad meeting at Tropical Isles MHP Clubhouse. January 21, 2010 -Planning and Zoning Commission voted to farward a recommendation of approval to the BCCC. March 2, 2010 Board of County Commission public hearing continued. RECOIIfIMEN®ATION: Beard adoption of Resolution No. 10-001 granting a Conditional Use Permit with limiting conditions, as outlined in the agenda memorandum. COAlIN11~S10N ACTION: CONCURRENCE: APPROVED ( ) DENIED ( ) OTHER Approved 5-0 Faye W_ Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Goord'rnatioa~ISl,~na#c~r~s Count Attorne { X) County Surveyor (X } a~<~ Y Y Daniel S. McIntyre Ron Harris a; County Irngineer (X) ERD (X) I ~ r Michael Powley c ran 5rriith Originating Dept. { X) _ ark Sa rlee f,_.~, ~ ~ ~ . _ ~~C~V61TI~ MAIVAC3~MENT DE~A~TMENT t MIEMC~RARI~J~1! T®: Baard of County Commissioners THE2~]I~E~W. Mark Sa , ~h Management Director Kristin Tetsworth, Current Planning Manager ~R~M~ Linda Pendarvis, Planner aATE~ April fi, 2010 SUI~.DECT: Continuation of the petition of St. Lucie Banquet and Social Mall fka K-treme Function Hall. 1TENI ND. VII - A Back~rourtel. 4n March 2, 2010, this Board continued the public hearing on this item to April fi, 201 A, at the request of the applicant,- to allow the applicant's attorney to be present. Prior to the March 2, public hearing an additional condition of approval was recommended. This condition of approval will provide for additional assurance that noise will not be filtered from the building to the residential community to the east. Proposed Candition_No. 7 All doors facing east towards the residential neighborhood shall be designated as "Emergency Exit Qnly"; shall be installed with fire alarms if opened; and shall remain closed at all other times when there is no emergency. The Conditional Use Permit requires notices to be sent to property owners within a 500 foo# radius. The attached map and list indicate all response forms received by the Growth Management department. The propased Conditional Use Permit has been reviewed by staff in accordance with the standards of review set forth in Section 1'1.07.03 of the Land Development Cade and is not in conflict with the goals, objectives, and policies of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. Staff has reviewed all comments and recommendations and determined that the above referenced Conditional Use Permit complies with the standards of review, subject to seven (7~ conditions of approval. Recoa~metndadon• Board adoption of Resolution ~o. 10-001 granting a Conditional Use Permit with limiting conditions, as outlined in this agenda memorandum. ~,4,. ,t wT,,.- ITEM NO. VII-B ~ ~ - DATE: 04/06/70 4 ~ ~ 'r' w ADENDA REQUEST REGULAR ( } ~ z.: f'- PUBLIC HEARING (X } LEG. ( } QUASI-JD ( ) CONSENT ( } TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: Michael Brillhart SUBMITTED BY: Growth Management Department Capital improvements Manager SUBJECT: Proportionate Fair Share and Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement _ Oceanic Transportation, lnc. BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum. FUNDS AVAILABLE; NIA PREV10U5 ACTION: December 9, 2009 ~ Growth Management Order GM-09-094 approved by Growth Management Director. RECOMMENDATION: Board approval of the Proportionate Fair Share and Raad Impact 1=ee Credit Agreement for Oceanic Transportation Inc. COMMISSION ACTION; CONCURRENCE: (~Q APPROVED ( ) DENIED Faye W. Outlaw, MPA Approved ~-0 County Administrator Coardinat9onlSlgnatures County Attorney ( } County Surveyor ( ) Daniel S, McIntyre Ran Harris County Engineer ( } Michael Pawley ER[3 { ) Karen Smith Originating Dept. ( } Mark Satterlee l.. Growth Management Department ~J - ~IIIEMURANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Mark Satterlee, AICP, Growth Management Directo~:_ FROM: Michael Brillhart, Capital lmpravements Manager DATE: April 6, 2010 SUBJECT: Proportionate Fair Share and Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement Oceanic Transportation, Inc. ITEM NO. VII-B Background: On December 1, 2009, Growth Management Order GM-09-014 was authorized by the Growth Management Director granting approval for the Oceanic Transportation minor site plan consisting of 160,069 square feet of parking area and 460 square feet of office space far a truck storage and distribution center located along West Orange Avenue. In accordance with Section 5.07(A) of the Land Development Code (LDC}, Condition No. 5 of the Growth Management Order (attached) requires the developer to enter into a Proportionate Fair Share Agreement with St. Lucie County as a means of mitigating project transportation concurrency impacts on the Kings Highway at Orange Avenue intersection. The developer's proportionate fair share contribution is in the amount of $6,814.05. In addition, Section 5.07 (E} of the LDC allows the proportionate fair share contribution to be applied as a credit against road impact fees. A Proportionate Fair Share and Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement requires an advertised public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. Recommendation; Board approval of the Proportionate Fair Share and Raad lmpact Fee Credi# Agreement for Oceanic Transportation Inc. z. ' ~ ~ ' AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO.~(~ - '~..s ~ . ~ ~ Date: April f~, 2t31© - Regular [ ] Public Hearing [X] Consent [ ] TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY. SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney Heather Young Assistant County Attorney SUBJECT: Ordinance No, 10-019 Amending Chapter 1-2 (Administration) to Repeal Section 1-2-66 (Voluntary Separation Incentive Program) BACKGROUND: See C.A. No. 10-03b6 FUNDS AVAIE~. {State type & No. of transaction or N/A): N/A RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board ndopt proposed Ordinance No. 14-419 as drafted. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: APPROVED [ ]DENIED [ ]OTHER: Faye W. Outlaw, M.P.A. Approved 5-fl County Administrator Coordination/Signatures County Attorney: ~ Mgt. & Budget: Purchasing [~aniel 5. McIntyre Marie Go~ain Originating Dept,: Other -------'Other : Carf Hofeva Finance (Check for Copy only, if applicable): 1 I INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO: Board of County Cammi55ioner5 FROM: Heather Young, Assistant County Attorney C.A. NO: 10-03ab DATE: March 10, 201.0 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 10-019 Amending Chapter 1-2 (Administration) to Repeal Section 1-2-66 (Voluntary Separation Incentive Program) BACKGROUN©: Attached to this memorandum is a copy of prapased Ordinance No. 10-019 which would repeat Section 1-2-bb (Voluntary Separation Incentive Program). Section 215.425, Florida Statutes, requires the adoption of an ordinance or resolution authorizing an additional compensation to an employee beyond wages for hours worked. On April 22, 200$, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 0$-018 which created Article VI (Employee Separation Incentive Programs). Pursuant to 5ectian 1-2-66, the Board is authorized to provide additional compensation to eligible employees who choose to participate in a voluntary incentive program to terminate their employment with the County. Fallowing the adoption of Ordinance Na. 0$018, the Board created the Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program which provided that eligible employees who opted to retire an ar before March 31, 2001 could either continue to participate in the County's health insurance program far up to three years or receive a Pump sum payment equal to the County's cast for the employee's insurance premiums far those three years. I n ! i g h t a f the budget issues naw facing the County, staff is recommending the Board of County Commissioners repeal Section 1-Z-6b. Proposed Ordinance No. 10-019 has been drafted for that purpose. It should be noted that this ordinance will not affect the current County policy which provides severance pay to laid off employees in an amount equal to two weeks pay far each year of employment with the County, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks paY• Permission to advertise was granted on March 1b, 2010 and notice wns published on March 24, 2010 in the St. Lucie News Tribune. ITEM NO. VII - ~ ~ ~ ~ i ' ~ T ©ATE: 416110 ~ ~ AGENDA REQUEST REGULAR { ) PUBLIC HEARING { X ) LEG. ( } QUASI-JD ( ) CONSENT { } TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: Dennis Bunt SUBMITTED BY: Public Works -Code Compliance Code Enforcement Supervisor SUBJECT: Unsafe Structure, 27D2 Essex Court, Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum. FUNDS AVAILABLE: 102-2415-534000-200 _ Contractual Services PREVIOUS ACTION; Board approval to advertise ~ public hearing was granted on January 26, 2014. RECOMMENDATION: Board authorization to demolish the structure; clean the property and assess the entire cast which shall constitute a lien payable to St. Lucie County if the property owner has not done so by April 24, 2010. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: APPROVED ( ) DENIED ( ) OTHER Approved 4.1 Faye ItV. Outlaw, MPA comm. Lewis voting no County Administrator Coardinatior~l8ignatures County Attorney (X OMB Director (X ) Budget Analyst ~ Dan McIntyre Marie Gouin Originating Dept. (X) ~ • Other ( } Dnn ld B. West Public Works Adminisfra~ion a N[EMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Donald B. West, Public Works Director Christopher Lesfrange, Cnde Cnmplia ce na er/Building Official C s FROM: Dennis Bunt, Code Enfarcement Supervis ~r If DATE: Apri! 6, 209(3 SUBJECT: Unsafe Structure, 2702 Essex Court, Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 fTEM NQ. V!I- ~ Background: The single family home at this location was damaged by fire. A notice of violation was issued to the prior owners nn July 25, 2006 citing several violations an the property that included instructions to secure the openings in the structure and obtain a permit to repair or remove the structure. The openings were secured on August 14, 2006. A demolition permit was issued on September 27, 2007 to perform interior demolition of the house (copy attached). All other violations had been previously corrected and the case was closed. In March 2009 complaints were received about the condition of the property. Investigation revealed that the roof had been removed and the openings were again open and unsecured. Further, the demolition permit obtained had expired and been renewed by the contractor one week prier to taking title to the properky (copy of letter and deed attached). The Letter requested an extension an the permit and revised the scope of work to include dernolifinn of the roof with the promise that a permit application would be filed within 34 days to renovate the roof and interior of the structure. A final inspection was never requested and the demolition permit was expired again. To date, a building permit application to renovate the structure has not been filed. On March 99, 2009 a notice of violation was issued to the current ownerslcontractar for having an expired demolition permit. Compliance was not achieved and on December 95, 2049 the matter was scheduled for a violation hearing far the January 6, 2090 Cade Enfarcement Baard. The owners did not appear far the hearing and the property was found in violation. On January 95, 2010 the property owner advised the Code Compliance Manager that he intended to renovate the structure and did not intend to perform a carnplete demolition; however, he did not have funds at that time. Two currenf photographs of fhe structure are attached for reference. Page 1 AGENDA REQUEST ITEM N©. ~:F.~ k',,. ~s DATE: April 5, Z0~.0 ~ '~1 ~ 2 ~ { `,~~~~a~a~~~ v REGULAR [x ] PUBLIC HEARING j ] CONSENT [ ] TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY{DEPT}: County Attorney Katherine Mael<enzie-Smith Assistant County Attorney SUBJECT: Code Enforcement Case No. X18863 W270C Essex Drive, Fart Pierce, FL -Unsightly and Unsanitary Conditions BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum na. CA-J.0-OZ52 FUNDS AVAILABLE: PREVIOUS ACTION: RECOMMENDATION CONCLUSION: Staff recommends that the Board authorize a 3U day notice 13e sent to the property owner ordering her to remove the unsightly and unsanitary conditions on the property or St. Lucie County will have it cleared, boarded, and place a lien on the property. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: APPROVED ~ ]DENIED -.~._m Faye W. Outlaw, MPA Approved 5-D County Administrator Review and Approvals [X] County Attorney: [ ]Code Compliane , iaanie! S. McIntyre Ci~risto r Les ra ge INTER-OFFICE MEMC?RANDUM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 5T. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Katherine Mackenzie-Smith, Assistant County Attorney C.A. NO: 10-0252 ©ATE: Apri( fi, 2010 SUBJECT: Code En€arcement Case No. 48803 -2706 Essex Drive, Fart Pierce, FL - Unsightlyand Unsanitary Conditions BACKGROUND: 5t. Lucie County has received Cade compliance complaints from the neighbors of this property at 27QS Essex Drive in Fort Pierce and have exhausted all avenues to gain compliance. The property was cited by Cade Enforcement in November of 2006. The case was taken before the Code Board on January 3, 2007 after due notice to the violator, Eileen Davidson. The property was found to be in violation of Section J.-9-19, Abandoned Property, Unserviceable Vehicle (Outside storage of items and materials; Section 1-19-17, Junl<, Trash and Debris In Right- of-Way; and Section 1-9-32(d) Public Nuisance (Excess overgrowth aftallgrass and weeds) _ ofthe St. Lucie County Cade and Car piled Laws. A fine was imposed and a lien was filed and recorded on July 9, 2007. The property is currently in violation afSection ~.-9-32 St. Lucie Caunty Cade and Compiled Laws, Public Nuisance, and Section 13.09.00 of the St. Lucie Caunty Land Development Code, Exterior Property Maintenance Code -the chain link fence needs to be repaired nr rerr~oved and the roof needs to be repaired (see attached Notice of Violation and pictures. The Cade Enforcement Officer on this case received a call from the owner on February 19, 2010. She was informed she needed to clean out the pause, clean up the yard, board all the windows and secure the doors Immediately. The Code Officer referred the property owner to Community Services. i Chapter 67-1998, Laws of Florida, Section 5 (attached) finds that all lots in recorded subdivisions in St. Lucie County, outside of municipalities, shall be kept clear and clean of weeds, underbrush, rubbish, junk, debris,vegetation ~includingtrees),brush and unsightlyand unsanitary matters where the public health, welfare and safety are concerned. ~ 3 If the Board afCauntyCommissionersfinds itwise and expedient and serves a public health ar safety purpose for such property to be cleaned of junk, trash and debris, including the broken ' fences, weeds or other growth ar materials, Including, but oat limited to unsafe structures, the ~ - - - ~ - 'i AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO. TX t ' Date: April b, 2010 ~1~ , ~ ~ ~ Regular [X] Public Hearing [ ] Consent[ ] TO: BOARb OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY: SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney Heather Young Assistant County Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution Na. 1Q-Q92 -Amending Employee Handbook to Delete Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Plan BACKGROUND: See C.A. Na. 10-0376 FUNDS AVAIb.(State type & No. of transaction or N/A): N/A RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt proposed Resolution No. 10-092 subject to the adoption of Ordinance No. 10-019. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE: APPROVED [ ]DENTED _ [ ]OTHER: Approved 5-0 Faye W. Outlaw, M.P.A. County Administrator Coordination/Signatures County Attorney: ~ Mgt. & Budget: Purchasing: paniel S, McIntyre Originating Dept.: ~ Other : Other Carl Hnlevd Finance (Check for Copy only, if applicable): INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Heather Young, Assistant County Attorney C.A. NO: 10-0376 DATE: March 19, 2010 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 10-092 - Amending Employee Handbook to Delete Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Plan BACKGROUN©: Section 1-2-66 of the Cade of Ordinances and Compiled E.aws authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to provide additional compensation to eligible employees who choose to participate in a voluntary incentive program to terminate their employment with the County. On February 22, 2008, the Board adapted Resolution No. 08-156 which created the Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program to provide eligible employees who chase to retire on or before March 31, 2009 with the option to either continue to participate in the County's health insurance program for up to three years ar receive a lump sum payment equal to the County's cost for the employee's insurance premiums far those three years. On April 6, 2010, the Board will consider adaptian of proposed Ordnance No. 10-019 which would repeal Section 1-2-66. Attached to this memorandum is a copy of proposed Resolution No. 10-492 which would amend the Employee Handbook to delete the Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program in can junction with the repea! of Section 1-2-66. RECOMMENDATION/CONCLUSION Staff recommends that the Board adopt proposed Resolution No. 10-092 subject to the adoption of Ordinance Na. 10-019. Respectfu!!y submitted, Heather Young Assistant County Attorney Attachment