HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-2010 Signed AgendasAGENDA REQUEST
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ITEM NO. IV-A
DATE: September 21, 2010
REGULAR [x ]
PUBLIC HEARING [ ]
CONSENT [ ]
PRESENTED BY:
SUBMITTED BY(DEPT): County Attorney Daniel S. McIntyre
County Attorney
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 10-221 - Proclaiming the fourth Monday in
September 2010 as "Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your
Children" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
BACKGROUND: Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Founder and Chair of the National Center
on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, has
requested that this Board proclaim the fourth Monday in
September 2010 (September 27, 2010) as "Family Day - A Day to
Eat Dinner with Your Children" in St. Lucie County, Florida. The
attached Resolution No. 10-221 has been drafted forthat purpose.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution
No. 10-221 as drafted.
COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE:
~ APPROVED [)DENIED
[ ]OTHER:
Approved 5-0 Faye W. Outlaw, MPA
County Administrator
Review and Approvals
~~~
[X] County Attorney:
Daniel S. McIntyre
RESOLUTION NO. 10-221
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE FOURTH
MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER 2010 (SEPTEMBER 27,
2010) AS "FAMILY DAY - A DAY TO EAT DINNER
WITH YOUR CHILDREN" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. The use of illegal and prescription drugs and the abuse of alcohol and nicotine
constitute the greatest threats to the well-being of America's children.
2. Fifteen years of surveys conducted by The National Center on Addiction and
Substance Abuse (CASH) at Columbia University have consistently found that the more often
children and teenagers eat dinner with their families the less likely they are to smoke, drink and
use illegal drugs.
3. Frequent family dining is associated with lower rates of teen smoking, drinking,
illegal drug use and prescription drug abuse.
4. The correlation between frequent family dinners and reduced risk for teen
substance abuse is well documented.
5. Parents who are engaged in their children's lives -through such activities as
frequent family dinners -are less likely to have children who abuse substances.
6. Family dinners have long constituted a substantial pillar of family life in America.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the fourth Monday in September, 2009,
(September 27, 2010) as "FAMILY DAY - A DAY TO EAT DINNER WITH YOUR CHILDREN" in St.
Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to recognize and participate in this
worthwhile observance.
3. The County Administrator is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution
to CASA Family Day, 633 Third Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 22nd day of September, 2009.
AGENDA REQUEST
Cou ~Ty ~~
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TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBMITTED BY(DEPT):
SUBJECT:
County Attorney
ITEM NO. IV-6
DATE: September 21, 2010
REGULAR [x ]
PUBLIC HEARING [ ]
CONSENT [ ]
PRESENTED BY:
Daniel S. McIntyre
County Attorney
Resolution No. 10-243 - "Indian River State College Month".
BACKGROUND: Michelle Abaldo, Director of Institutional Advancement with
Indian River State College, has requested that this Board proclaim
the month of September 2010 as "Indian River State College
Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida. The attached Resolution No.
10-243 has been drafted for that purpose.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution
No. 10-243 as drafted.
COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE:
~Q APPROVED [ ]DENIED -~
[ ]OTHER: ~ - -
Approved 5-0 Faye W. Outlaw, MPA
County Administrator
Review and Approvals
~~~
[X] County Attorney.
Daniel S. McIntyre
RESOLUTION NO. 10-243
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING INDIAN RIVER STATE
COLLEGE FOR THEIR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
RESIDENTS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY AND FURTHER
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS "INDIAN
RIVER STATE COLLEGE MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
1. An innovative leader in the economic development of St. Lucie County for
half a century, Indian River State College (IRSC) is celebrating its 50`h
Anniversary.
2. During the past five decades, IRSC has initiated exceptional growth and
progress, continuously improving the manner in which higher education is
provided to St. Lucie County residents.
3. Since 1963, the Main Campus in Fort Pierce has served as the educational and
cultural hub of the region, continuing to grow and provide technologically
advanced learning environments in science, health science, technology, public
safety and many other fields.
4. Opening in 1992, the St. Lucie West Campus has expanded educational
opportunities for thousands of St. Lucie County residents, providing state-of-
the-art meeting facilities for area businesses and organizations and afull-service
library operated in partnership with St. Lucie County.
5. Expanding access to education, IRSC offers Bachelor's Degree programs in
Florida's top-growth industry sectors.
6. IRSC has earned a regional, state-wide and national reputation for educational
excellence in vitally important emerging fields, including the life sciences,
digital media, health science and energy.
7. The College's outstanding facilities and programs have played a leading role
in attracting new high-tech businesses and job opportunities to the County in
support of the region's transition to the Research Coast.
8. Thousands of St. Lucie County residents and their families have enjoyed a
better quality of life as result of the education obtained at Indian River State
College.
AGENDA REQUEST
T0: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBMITTED BY(DEPT):
SUBJECT:
County Attorney
ITEM NO. VI-~
DATE: September 21, 2010
REGULAR [ ]
PUBLIC HEARING [ ]
CONSENT [ x ]
PRESENTED BY:
Daniel S. McIntyre
County Attorney
Resolution No. 10-244 -Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
BACKGROUND: It has been requested that this Board approve a resolution in
support of federal legislation to protect the right of state and local
governments to create PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy)
programs and initiatives. Resolution No. 10-244 (attached) has
been drafted for that purpose.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution
No. 10-244 as drafted.
COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE:
APPROVED [)DENIED
[ ]OTHER: -~_--
Approved 5.0 Faye W. Outlaw, MPA
County Administrator
~j~ Review and Approvals
d' .
[X] County Attorney: ~'
Daniel S. McIntyre
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Daniel S. McIntyre, County Attorney
C.A. NO: 10-1160
DATE: September 21, 2010
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 10-244 -Supporting Federal Legislation to protect the right of
State and Local Governments to create PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy)
Programs and Initiatives
BACKGROUND:
PACE programs can be created by local and state governments through Energy Financing
Districts to allow property owners to voluntarily pay for energy retrofits over a set number of
years. The benefits of PACE programs include the elimination of up-front cost barriers for energy
retrofits, providing long term repayment periods and structuring payments as annual tax
surcharges or special assessments.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Office of Comptroller of the Currency
(collectively the "Regulators") recently issued statements attempting to block our nation's PACE
pilot programs. The Regulators actions are a direct challenge to state and local governments' right
to levy special assessments for a public purpose and wrongly assert that consumer and lender
protections are not sufficient.
The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners finds that the development and
implementation of PACE programs and Energy Financing Districts are in the public interest and in
the best interest of the health, safety, and economic welfare of the citizens of St. Lucie County.
RECOMMENDATION/CONCLUSION:
Staff recommendsthattheBoard adopttheattached Resolution No.10-244supportingthe
Federal Legislation to protect the right of State and Local Governments to create PACE programs
and initiatives.
Respect~ullv.su
DSM/cb d`''~l'N I
Attachment Daniel S. Mcl
County Attor
AGENDA REQUEST
ITEM NO. VI-C1
DATE: 09/21 /10
REGULAR ( )
PUBLIC HEARING ( )
LEG. ( )
QUASI-JD ( )
CONSENT (X )
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY:
Daniel J. Lutzke
SUBMITTED BY: Human Resources/Risk Management Risk Manager
SUBJECT: Prison Health Services Inmate HIV Medications Invoice for July, 2010
BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum.
FUNDS AVAILABLE: 001-2300-531300-200 Inmate Medical Expenses (pending BOCC approval)
PREVIOUS ACTION: See attached memorandum.
RECOMMENDATION: Board authorization for payment of Prison Health Services invoice number
PHS0008076 for HIV medications for the period of July 01, 2010 through July
31, 2010, in the amount of $38,484.90.
COMMISSION ACTION:
(xf APPROVED ( )
( ) OTHER
Approved 5.0
DENIED
CONCURRENCE:
Faye W. Outlaw, MPA
County Administrator
Coordination/Signatures
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County Attorney (X) ` ~~' - OMB Director
Budget Analyst
(Daniel S. McIntyre)
Originating Dept. (X) ~ ERD
( i iam Hoeffner)
(X)
( arie ouin)
(Name)
Human Resources/Risk Management
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: William Hoeffner, Interim Human Resources Director/~~
FROM: Daniel J. Lutzke, Risk Manager-,'C
DATE: September 21, 2010 "'~`-
SUBJECT: Prison Health Services Inmate HIV Medications Invoice for July, 2010
ITEM NO. VI-C
Background:
Prison Health Services (PHS) acts as a third party administrator for St. Lucie County jail inmate
health care and manages, administers and pays for inmate HIV medications and off-site services
from medical providers. PHS has submitted Invoice Number PHS0008076 (Attachment A) in the
amount of $38,484.90 requesting reimbursement from the County for July 2010 inmate HIV
medication costs in accordance with Florida Statute F.S. 901.35 which states that the medical
services provider shall be reimbursed from the general fund of the County when no other source of
payment is available. Sheriffs Consultant, Alliance Medical Management, has certified (Attachment
B) that the payment requested in invoice number PHS0008076 is the correct amount for HIV Meds
for the period of 07/01/10-07/31/10.
Previous Action:
May 18, 2010 - BOCC payment approval of second quarter Utilization invoice of $1,133,949.92
May 18, 2010 - BOCC approval of $700,000 budget transfer to Inmate Medical Care fund
June 6, 2010 - BOCC payment approval of April HIV Medication Invoice of $50,668.82
July 20, 2010 - BOCC payment approval of May HIV Medication Invoice of $42,017.77
August 24, 2010 - BOCC payment approval of June HIV Medication Invoice of $32,377.83
August 24, 2010 - BOCC payment approval of third quarter Utilization of $410,957.71.
August 24, 2010 - BOCC approval of $1,000,000 budget transfer to Inmate Medical Care fund
Recommendation
Board authorization for payment of Prison Health Services invoice number PHS0008076 for HIV
medications for the period of July 01, 2010 through July 31, 2010, in the amount of $38,484.90.
DATE:
VI-C2
09/21/10
REGULAR
AGENDA REQUEST ITEM NO.
RE~lS~D~'
PUBLIC HEARING ( )
LEG. ( )
QUASI-JD ( )
CONSENT
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY:
Daniel J. Lutzke
SUBMITTED BY: Human Resources/Risk Management Risk Manager~~~~
SUBJECT: Electron Open Enrollment of Employee in County Offered Benefits.
BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum.
FUNDS AVAILABLE: There is no Cost Associated with this request.
PREVIOUS ACTION: See attached memorandum.
(X)
RECOMMENDATION: Board approval for the implementation of electronic benefit enrollment and
approval of agreements with Benefits Technology Division 3, LLC and
Common Census, Inc. and authorization for the County Administrator to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE:
(~ APPROVED ( ) DENIED
( ) OTHER ~-
Approved 5-0 Faye W. Outlaw, MPA
County Administrator
Coordination/Signatures
County Attorney (X)
(Daniel S. McIntyre)
Originating Dept. (X)
( it iam Hoeffner)
OMB Director (X )
Budget Analyst
(Marie Gouin)
ERD ( )
(Name)
Human Resources/Risk Management
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: ~Iliam Hoeffner, Interim Human Resources Director
FROM: Daniel J. Lutzke, Risk Manager
DATE: September 21, 2010
SUBJECT: Electron Open Enrollment of Employee in County Offered Benefits.
ITEM NO. W-C2
Backs~round:
Historically all employee enrollment in benefit programs was done on paper and then hand entered into
the County payroll program and the various benefit providers programs. This process is labor intensive.
With the addition of ING voluntary employee benefts to the County's menu of benefits, the County can
receive the benefit of using Benefit Technology's staff to conduct electronic enrollment of all the County
employees and Constitutional office employees in all the benefit programs using computer programs
provided by Common Census, Inc.
The ING voluntary employee benefits were selected using a bid quote process through the County
insurance broker. The County currently pays for ING Term Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for
employees.
Because this type enrollment would require exchange of personally identifiable information we have
included staff from our Information Technology Division, BlueCross BlueShield and County Payroll staff
in evaluating the procedures and control of information to insure that all requirements of HIPPA
confidentiality would be met. All personally identifiable information that is exchanged from the County or
to the County will be done by secure encrypted methods. This is a process already in use by a large
number of employers across the county. Both the Benefit Technology and Common Census
agreements insure that County employee information will be shared with no entity other than the County
benefit providers and then only to the degree necessary.
Use of the Common Census program by County staff to conduct on-going enrollment or disenrollment of
employees will result in one data entry that will feed through to County Payroll and all affected benefit
providers. Employees will be able to check their own benefit status on-line and make such changes as
life insurance beneficiary and that all HIPPA requirements are met.
Recommendation
Board approval for the implementation of electronic benefit enrollment and approval of agreements with
Benefits Technology Division 3, LLC and Common Census, Inc. and authorization for the County
Administrator to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
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AGENDA REQUEST
CONSENT
TO:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
BACKGROUND:
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
PREVIOUS ACTION:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Planning and Development Services
Rezoning Request -Hardscapes, Inc.
See attached memorandum.
N/A
ITEM NO.
DATE:
REGULAR
PUBLIC HEARING
LEG.
QUASI-JD
PRESENTED B~Y:
Diana Waite,
Senior Planner
VII-A
9/21 /10
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August 19, 2010 -Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the Board
approve this petition by a vote of 5-0.
RECOMMENDATION: Board adoption of Resolution No. 10-107 approving the petition of Hardscapes, Inc.
for a change in zoning from CO (Commercial, Office) to CG (Commercial, General),
as outlined in the agenda memorandum.
COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE:
APPROVED ( ) DENIED
( ) OTHER i~
A roved 5-0 Faye W. Outlaw, MPA
pp County Administrator
!~ Coordination/Signatures
County Attorney (X) ~' County Surveyor
. Daniel S. McIntyre
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County Engineer (X) ~'~~ ERD
Michael Powley
Originating Dept. (X) Q~~ ~ OMB
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Marie Gouin
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Ron Harris
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Melissa Simberlund
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Hearing Date:
Hardscapes, Inc for
A Change in Zoning
from CO to CG
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VII-A
September 21, 2010
PDS File Number
RZ 1120094024
Applicant
Hardscapes, Inc.
Debra Fasnacht
6101 Sunset Blvd.
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
772-489-3771
Property Location
5009 Lace Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Land Use & Zoning
Future Land Use: COM
(Commercial)
Zoning: CO (Commercial,
Office)
Proposed Zoning District
CG (Commercial, General)
August 19, 2010 -Planning
and Zoning Commission
recommended the Board
approve this petition by a
vote of 5-0.
Proiect Staff
Diana Waite, AICP
Senior Planner
772-462-1577
waited@stlucieco.org
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Project Description Recommended Board Action
Hardscapes, Inc. is requesting a Change in Board adoption of Resolution No. 10-
Zoning from the CO (Commercial, Office) 107 approving the petition of Hard-
Zoning District to the CG (Commercial, Gen- scapes, Inc. for a change in zoning from
eral) Zoning District. The parcel is .55 acres CO (Commercial, Office) to CG
and contains a 1,078 square foot building. (Commercial, General), as outlined in
the agenda memorandum.
Background
The purpose of the request is to allow for the Notice Requirements
continued operation of a contract construe- public hearing notice was placed in
tion company with limited outdoor display, in the St. Lucie News Tribune, letters
compliance with the County's Land Develop- sent to property owners within 500
ment Code. The existing business is cur- feet of the subject property, and a sign
rently in violation of the zoning district regula- placed on the property.
tions and a code case is currently on hold.
pending the outcome of this application. If public Input Received:
the rezoning is approved, the conversion of
the single family structure to a commercial None
structure and site improvements will be re-
quired, including parking and landscaping. Further details are found in the at-
According to public records, Hardscapes, Inc. tached memorandum and staff re-
has operated from this location since 2005. port.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMIV~ISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
ITEM NO. VIII
DATE: 09/21/10
REGULAR (X )
PUBLIC HEARING ( )
LEG. ( )
QUASI-JD ( )
CONSENT ( )
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED BY:
Daniel J. Lutzke
SUBMITTED BY: Human Resources/Risk Management Risk Manager ~~
SUBJECT: Bid for Employee Dental Benefits
BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum.
FUNDS AVAILABLE: Funded through voluntary employee payroll deductions
PREVIOUS ACTION: See attached memorandum.
RECOMMENDATION: Board approval to award Employee Dental Benefits to Delta Dental as provider
of employee dental benefits effective January 1, 2011 and authorization for the
Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney and Board
decision regarding County contribution from options delineated on Attachment
C.
COMMISSION ACTION:
(~ APPROVED ( ) DENIED
( ) OTHER
Approved 5-0 Motion to switch to
Delta Dental provider and approve
Option #2.
CONCURRENCE:
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Faye W. Outlaw, MPA
County Administrator
Coordination/Signatures
County Attorney (X) ~~' - OMB Director (X )
`: ~ Budget Analyst
(Daniel S. McIntyre) (Marie Gouin)
Originating Dept. (X) '~~ ERD ( )
illiam Hoeffner)
(Name)
Human Resources/Risk Management
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
ITEM NO.
Board of County Commissioners
William Hoeffner, Interim Human Resources Director~~ f,,~
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September 21, 2010
Bid for Employee Dental Benefits to be effective January 1, 2011.
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Background:
On October 28, 2008, the Board approved the fully insured Guardian Dental Plan. In August of
2010 the Human Resources Department was advised by the County's Insurance Broker that
Guardian was proposing a 37% rate increase which through negotiation was reduced to a 26%
increase. Staff felt that such an increase required competitive bids be obtained from the insurance
market and instructed the County's Insurance Broker to seek bids/quotes for similar dual-option
dental PPO benefits from the insurance industry.
Ten companies were contacted for proposals and eight dental insurance companies responded to
the bid request. A synopsis of those proposals is submitted as Attachment A. While most of the
dental plans closely paralleled the existing dental benefits there were slight variations in the benefits
and in the manner they are provided. To be cost competitive, Guardian submitted additional "Low
Benefit" plans with lower premiums.
A Bid Selection Committee was established and met to review and rank the bids (Attachment B).
The Committee ranked Delta Dental Benefits program as the best mix of cost and benefits.
While funds for Dental Benefits come primarily from Employee Payroll Deductions, the County has
been contributing 11.52% of the total annualized cost for dental benefits. Attachment C details the
Boards three different contribution options. The Board should select the option for contribution or
non-contribution to Employee Dental premiums for calendar year 2011 that is to be implemented.
Recommendation
Board approval to award Employee Dental Benefits to Delta Dental as provider of employee dental
benefits effective January 1, 2011 and authorization for the Chairman to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney and Board decision regarding County contribution from options
delineated on Attachment C.