Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 05-23-2006 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: May 23, 2006 Convened: 9:05 a.m. Tape: 1 Adjourned: 10:50 a.m. Commissioners Present: Doug Coward, Chairman; Frannie Hutchinson, Joe Smith, Paula Lewis Absent: Chris Craft Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator; Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator; Faye Outlaw, Assistant County Administrator; Dan McIntyre, County Attorney; Don West, Public Works Director; Mike Powley, County Engineer; Ed Parker, Purchasing Manager; Vanessa Bessy, Environmental Lands; Paul Julin, Parks and Recreation; Hank Flores, Growth Management; Ron Harris, Public Works; Jack Southard, Public Safety Director; Marie Gouin, Management & Budget Director; Roger Shinn, Central Services Director; Dennis Wetzel, Information Technologies Director; Ken Mascara, Sheriff; Lauri Heistermann, Deputy Clerk 1. MINUTES The Board approved the minutes of the special meeting held on May 15, 2006. It was moved be Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve the Minutes of the special meeting held on May 15, 2006 and upon roll call motion carried unanimously. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution No. 06-139 – Proclaiming the week of May 28, 2006, through June 3, 2006, as “Hurricane Awareness Week” in St. Lucie County, Florida – The Board approved staff recommendation to adopt the attached Resolution No. 06-139 as drafted. It was moved by Commissioner Hutchinson and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve Resolution No. 06-139 and upon roll call motion carried unanimously. The resolution was accepted by Andrew Cadero from the St. Lucie County Project Hope team. He introduced the team members to the Board. He invited the Board members to the award ceremony to be held on June 3, 2006 at the Lincoln Park Community Center. B. Resolution No. 06-174 – Proclaiming the Month of May, 2006, as “Foster Parent Appreciation Month” in St. Lucie County, Florida – The Board approved staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution No. 06-174 as drafted. It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve Resolution No. 06-174 and upon roll call motion carried unanimously. The Resolution was accepted by Rosanna Gonzalez. C. Introduction of New Deputies Presentation by Sheriff Mascara. Sheriff Mascara introduced the new deputies to the Board. The positions were made possible by $135,000.00, from interest earnings from investments of Sheriff funds, for fiscal year 04/05. The Sheriff’’s office was able to hire 10 new employees at 50% savings to the Tax Payers over the 3 year life of the grant. This resulted in a $750,000.00 savings. 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment 4. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of item CA1 and the deletion of items C3A and C9A and upon roll call motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Coward pulled C3A, which deals with and Recreation Advisory Bylaws. He stated that the Advisory Board was trying to update the Bylaw that are outdated. He stated that he would like to see a couple of issues further addressed. He referred to page 2 of the original Bylaws under section 1. He stated that the way the seven members would be decided is that 1 person would be appointed by each of the Board members and then the 5 people would bring 2 more individuals on board. Linda Barton, Parks and Recreation addressed the Board. She stated that this is the way it has been done since 1977. She also stated that they had checked with the County Attorney to make sure that it was still alright to do it this way. Commissioner Coward stated that he would like to see it as at large appointments made by the Board. He stated that he had never seen part of a Board appointed and then they bring on 2 additional people. The second matter of concern is on page 3 under section 2 were it talks about the establishment of a quorum. He stated that it says that the quorum would be established when 3 of the 5 are there. He stated that it puts the other 2 members in a second class status. Linda Barton, Parks and Recreation stated that the reason they did that is because they had to cancel meetings because of quorum issues. Commissioner Coward stated that this was not his preference. He would like to see the 7 members 5 of which are appointed individually by each Board member and 2 at large positions. Under the quorum, opposed to 3 of the 5, which are Commissioner appointees, should be 4 of the 7. Linda Baron, Parks and Recreation stated that she could go back to the Recreation Advisory Board and voice the Boards concerns. Commissioner Smith concurred with Commissioner Coward. Commissioner Coward stated that he would rather not send it back to the Advisory Board again. He stated that he would like to finalize what the Board is comfortable with. Commissioner Hutchinson stated that if the Board makes 1 minor change it really affects the entire document. Commissioner Coward pulled item C3A to have staff look at it further and bring back before the Board. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5A. COUNTY ATTORNEY Proposed Ordinance No. 06-027 – Creating Section 1-9-75, Removal of Debris from Public and Private Rights-of-Way During a Declared State of Local Emergency – The Board approved staff recommendation to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 06-027 as drafted. Dan McIntyre addressed the Board. He stated that this is an item that relates to the emergency management powers of the Board. In the past, in response to hurricanes, provided debris removal, not only on public roads, but on private rights of ways. The Board has authorized this by Resolution and by declaration of emergency. FEMA had recommended that the Board establish an Ordinance that would authorize this, which would make reimbursements easier for the Board to obtain. PUBLIC COMMENT Brian Naggs, Queens Cove, addressed the Board. He stated that this is one of two private facilities of North Hutchinson Island that would be impacted by this Ordinance. He stated that he would encourage the Board to pass this Ordinance. It was moved by Commissioner Hutchinson and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve Ordinance No. 06-027 and upon roll call motion carried unanimously. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. PUBLIC WORKS Code Compliance Division - Adoption of Resolution No. 06-171 to amend fees – Consider staff recommendation to adopt the proposed resolution to increase building permit fees to reflect current cost using .008 multiplier until September 30, 2006. On October 1, 2006 the multiplier to be increased to .01 using the ICC valuation table. Dennis Grim, Code Compliance Manager addressed the Board. He stated that in the past 3 years property values and new home prices have increased. With the increase of construction it has placed and increased demand on services of the Code Compliance division. The Division has gone from 36 to 74 employees in five years. With 21 new staff added, since hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, the rebuilding from these hurricanes and hurricane Wilma, has seen an increase in the Divisions revenues. These figures were based on the volume of permits and not actual costs, due to increasing staff to meet the demands of services. At this time the Enterprise Fund is running a deficit of nearly a half million dollars. If changes are not made this would continue until such a time that the fees are alined with the cost or providing services for permit volume supercedes the costs. There has not been an increase in the fee structure since 1998 when the current valuation table was implemented and the permit fee of $75.00. In 2001 the flat fee permit was implemented and was based on the $75.00 base fee and $25.00 for additional inspection. In 2002 the Plan Review fees were increased, however, they are currently not covering the cost of staffing and overhead. The Florida Statues require that the local government provide a Enterprise Fund. Such fees should be used to carry out local government responsibility in enforcing the code. He outlined the fee tables for the last 5 years. The 491 Building Enterprise Fund, includes permit fees, plan examining fees and contractor license fees. In this current fiscal year the division is running in a deficit mainly due to hurricane related permits. As of May 8, 2006 the Building Enterprise Fund is running at a $427,799.00 deficit. The current expenses are 1.9 million and the income is 1.5 million. The current permit fees are based on construction values. He stated that they anticipate if the change is made in the current construction value they will see an increase and it should come out by the end of the fiscal year around 300 million in construction value. The change that they are recommending is that they will keep the $75.00 base fee, however, if the permit requires a second inspection the fee will be increased from $25.00 to $50.00. The only exception would be residential swimming pools were the fee would increase from $250.00 to $400.00 due to multiple inspections. He stated that they were recommending that the Board approve the increase of $250.00 to $400.00. The other area that was changed was the re-inspection fee. This has not been changed since 1998. He stated that they were requesting that the re-inspection fees be increased from $25.00 to $50.00. These are inspections that failed once. The plans review fees that are coming in are not covering the costs of the staffing for plans examining. He stated that they had added 3 new plans examiners since the hurricanes and the fees have not been changed. What is be recommended is that the plan review fees based on $75.00/every $50,000.00 value of permit. He stated that they were proposing a $20.00/hour fee for searches. The only change on contractor licensing is the increase for a new application for a new contractor from $125.00 to $150.00. Also, for specialty contractors would increase from $50.00 to $75.00. He informed the Board that they had done some comparisons with the surrounding counties. He stated that the ICC puts out the building guide, valuation data. He stated that they wanted to base the fee schedule on the table provided by the ICC which is updated every 6 months. He stated that what they are recommending to the Board is they use the $88.00 and however they use the multiplier. This multiplier can be adjusted annually by the Board. He informed the Board that the City of Ft. Pierce is using the same schedule as well as Martin County. Commissioner Coward stated that the revenue side and the expense side both need to be looked at. He asked if there were any job vacancies that the Department was not going to fill. Dennis Grim stated that the County has been going through some growth over the past 5 years. This growth has made a demand for services. He stated that they are currently at a maximum for staffing. The demand for services are still high even though the permit numbers are down. What they are dealing with are larger projects. Commissioner Coward asked how the surrounding counties compared to what St. Lucie County is proposing. Dennis Grim informed the Board that the City of Pt. St. Lucie’s fee schedule is considerably lower than the County. Commissioner Coward asked if there was an industry standard for the reserve. Dennis Grim stated that there was no industry standard or Florida Statute that regulates the amount of money that can be held in the reserve. He informed the Board that there is currently a need for space in the Department. He also stated that there is no more room for additional staffing. He stated that they are looking at bringing the funds back up again, with a rate increase, so that room for additional staffing can be provided. Commissioner Hutchinson questioned there being a State standard on the Reserve Fund. Doug Anderson, County Administrator, stated that the Board of County Commissioners adopted an emergency reserve policy. It was 5% of the Operating Fund and then there was going to be an Operating Fund reserve which was 5% of the General Fund. Commissioner Hutchinson asked if a percentage had been set for the future. Dennis Grim stated that he did not have the information at this time. The information would need to be provided at a later date or talk to the TCBA to see what level the County wants to be at for a Reserve Fund. As stated before, with the multiplier, the County can regulate the fees. It can be looked at and brought back before the Board without changing the fee schedule. PUBLIC COMMENT Arlene Brown, Treasure Coast Building Association, addressed the Board. She stated that the smaller builders are doing what it takes to survive. They are reducing expenses, increasing productivity and laying off employees. She stated that the home builders can not raise prices and survive. Many of the builders have begun to advertise rebates, discounts, upgrade giveaways and any other incentives in order to attract consumers to their doors. The County Building Department comes before you today presenting a solution to their fiscal crisis. Before you accept their simple solution of a price increase the Treasure Coast Builders Association believes that some questions need to be asked regarding the Building Departments productivity and inefficiencies. Commissioner Smith stated that since 1988 the Board has not raised any fees. Gail Cavanaugh, Executive Vice-President of the Treasure Coast Builders Association, addressed the Board. She stated that by state statute building permit fees are only in place to support the Building Department. She stated that the fees have not been raised since 1998 because they did not need to be raised. The Enterprise Fund was formed because they needed to show how the Building Department was supported by building permit fees. The Enterprise Fund also has the reserve available now because of the fees. Commissioner Smith stated that it had been mentioned that a new building could be built by using the Reserve Fund fees. Gail Cavanaugh stated that at this point the additional staff is not needed. She stated that if they felt it was necessary they would support the increase of fees. Commissioner Smith asked if she was recommending cutting staff rather than raising fees. Gail Cavanaugh stated that she would hate to see anyone lose their job. Commissioner Hutchinson asked if the TCBA audits the Enterprise Fund. Gail Cavanaugh stated that they keep asking for reports and they try to keep track of the Enterprise Fund. She informed the Board that they had performed an audit a few years ago. Commissioner Coward stated that they were worried about depleting the Reserve Fund, but they don’t know what a base level is. He requested additional discussion. He stated that this issue needed to be further refined. He requested that staff continue to work with TCBA. Commissioner Hutchinson concurred. Gail Cavanaugh stated that they enjoyed working with Dennis Grim. Commissioner Hutchinson stated that she would like to see this continued to obtain further information. She stated that the fees should be in line with the surrounding Counties. This makes it easier on the builder and proposed buyers. She requested the fee schedule from Pt. St. Lucie. It was the consensus of the Board to have staff bring this issue back. Commissioner Coward requested that staff continue work with other local jurisdictions and TCBA 7. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Request of Anthony Nardone, for final plat approval for the project known as Howard Creek Estates Subdivision. This project is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Howard Creek Lane and Everglades Boulevard in the RS-4 (Residential, Single-Family – 4 du/acre) Zoning District. The project consists of 5 single family lots – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve the final plat of Howard Estates Subdivision and authorize its execution. Hank Flores addressed the Board. He gave the Board a brief overview. It was moved by Commissioner Hutchinson and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve the final plat of Howard Estates Subdivision and upon roll call motion carried unanimously. 8. 2006 STRATEGIC PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION Consider approval of the revisions to the Job Growth Investment Grant (JGIG) – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve the proposed revisions to the County’s Job Growth Investment Grant Program as provided in the attached backup. Larry Dom, Manager of Tourism and Economic Development addressed the Board. The last time the Job Growth Investment Grant was revised was 2003. He Stated that staff is recommending that additional changes be made. He reviewed some of the key changes that had been made. Commissioner Coward asked what the average wage was. Larry Dom stated that the average wage is $13.48. He informed the Board that the wages can change on an monthly basis. Commissioner Coward stated that the tax base needed to be diversified and bring in quality jobs. It was moved by Commissioner Hutchinson and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve the proposed revisions to the County’s Job Growth Investment Grant Program as provided in the attached backup and upon roll call motion carried unanimously. 9. PARKS AND RECREATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the revised Fairgrounds Master Plan and approve relocation of the Williams House to the Fairgrounds to be used as offices for the Fair Association with the conditions set forth. Debbie Brisson, Interim Parks & Recreation Director, addressed the Board. She stated that staff was looking for Board approval on the Master Plan, which includes the location of the Forestry Division, the proposed Historical Village and the EOC Building. The last item that needs to be discussed by the Board is the Williams House demolition permit. Jeannie Keaton, St. Lucie County Fair Association addressed the Board. She requested that they be part of any workshops that would discuss any Master Plan changes. She stated that the Fair Association Board does not want to see the Historical Village moved. Commissioner Coward stated that the Williams House is no longer being considered an option and the timing is no longer driving this process. He stated that he would like to see the Historical Committee get involved with discussion. Commissioner Hutchinson concurred. Commissioner Coward stated that he would like to get feed back from the Historical Committee. He stated that the Board should be in no rush to make a decision. He asked if there was a reason why the Master Plan would need to be approved right now. Doug Anderson, County Administrator stated that maybe the Master Plan could be approved without the Historical Village. Commissioner Coward recommended approving the Master Plan with the deletion of the Historical Village until the Board has further time to review it. It was moved by Commissioner Hutchinson to approve the Master plan with the deletion of the Historical Village and seconded by Commissioner Smith and upon roll call motion carried unanimously. Debbie Brisson addressed the Board. She stated that the total funding that was needed to renovate the site was not available so William Blazak would like have the demolition permit issued. Commissioner Coward stated that he had found material in the packet that had not been presented prior to this meeting, regarding the Wiliams House. He referred to the last page which was hand written. He stated that this is pertinent information that the Board should have prior to being asked to make any type of decision. He stated that he was disappointed that the Board had not been provided the information previously. It was moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Hutchinson to approve the demolition permit of the Williams House and upon roll motion carried unanimously. 10. ADMINISTRATION Requested MPO Supervisor Position Reclassification and Pay Scale Adjustment – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve reclassify the MPO Supervisor position to an MPO Director position and adjust the pay scale from ($46,232 – $73,462) to ($57,416 – $92,273). Faye Outlaw, Assistant County Administrator addressed the Board. She stated that the item before the Board is a recommendation from the St. Lucie County MPO Board to reclassify the MPO Supervisor position to a Director position. It was moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve the reclassification of the MPO Supervisor to a Director position and upon roll cal motion carried unanimously. 11. ADMINISTRATION Restoration of Lake Okeechobee – The Board approved staff recommendation to select a representative from staff to participate in the restoration of Lake Okeechobee. Doug Anderson, County Administrator addressed the Board. He stated that they had received a letter from the South Florida Water Management District asking the County to have a participant in this study. Commissioner Coward stated that the appointment of the appropriate staff should be at the discretion of the County Administrator. It was the consensus of the Board to have the County Administrator appoint the appropriate staff member. ADDITION TO REGULAR AGENDA RA1 ADMINISTRATION Funding 13 Correctional Officer positions and approve Budget Amendment No. 06-152- Consider Staff recommendation to consider funding 13 additional Correctional Officers for operation of the existing Jail and Pod I effective June 1, 2006, and $230,078.00 be set aside for funding these positions through September 30, 2006. Additionally, staff recommends approval of Budget Amendment No. 06-152 allocating funds to the proper expenditure account. This item was pulled. CONSENT AGENDA 1. WARRANTS LIST The Board approved Warrant List No. 33 2. COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Resolution No. 06-180 – Extending State of Local Emergency – Ban on Open Air Burning in St. Lucie County –The Board approved staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 06-180 and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution. B. Permission to Advertise – Resolution No. 06-036 – Public Hearing Regarding Brownfield Area – The Board approved staff recommendation to grant permission to advertise Resolution No. 06- 036, regarding designating the parcel legally described as: 31 34 40 W 795.1 FT OF SW ¼ AND SE ¼ of NW ¼-LESS RDS AND CANALS-(56.62AC+)(OR2526-487), located at 2525 Center Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34946, a Brownfield Area, to be heard at a public hearing on June 6, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. C. Art in Public Places – First Amendment to Agreement for Art Services with Michael J. McLaughlin for Walton Road Annex Sculpture – The Board approved staff recommendation to the proposed First Amendment to the June 7, 2005 Agreement for Art Services with Michael J. McLaughlin, and authorize the Chairman to sign the First Amendment. D. Art in Public Places – First Amendment to Agreement for Art Services with Mid Ocean Studio, Inc. for St. Lucie County Administration Building Recycling Sculpture – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve the proposed First Amendment to the August 9, 2005 Agreement for Art Services with Mid Ocean Studio, Inc., and authorize the Chairman to sign the First Amendment. 3. PARKS AND RECREATION A. Revised By-Laws for Recreation Advisory Board – Approve staff recommendation to approve the Recreation Advisory Board’s By-Laws revisions as requested. Approve Resolution No. 06- 147. This item was pulled. B. Establishment of Change Funds for Open Space and Paradise Park Pools – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve to establish two $50.00 change funds for Open Space and Paradise Park pools. C. Waiver of Fees City of Fort Pierce – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve to waive the rental and grounds keeping fees for the City of Fort Pierce for their annual employee appreciation picnic at South Causeway Island on June 10, 2006. 4. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET A. Request to approve Budget Resolution No. 06-145 to amend Budget Resolution No. 06-021 due to Scrivener Error – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve Budget Resolution No. 06-145 to amend Budget Resolution No. 06-021 due to Scrivener Error. B. Request to approve Budget Resolution No. 06-146 to amend Budget Resolution No. 06-013 due to Scrivener Error – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve Budget Resolution No. 06-013 due to a Scrivener Error. C. Request approval to purchase Air Conditioning Unit for the Computer Room at the State Attorney’s Office – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve the purchase of an Air Conditioning Unit for the Computer Room at the State Attorney’s Office. D. Approval of Budget Resolution No. 06-177 recognizing revenue from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State for hurricane related expenses – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 06-177 recognizing revenue from FEMA and the State for hurricane related expenses. 5. PURCHASING A. Award of Bid No. 06-060 – Purchase of two (2) Leachate Pond COD/BOD/TS/ Reduction Units – The Board approved staff recommendation to award Bid No. 06-060 - Purchase of two (2) Leachate Pond COD/BOD/TS/ Reduction Units to the only bidder, Pond Doctor, Inc. for the total amount of $59,240.00, approve Equipment Request EQ06-246, and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. B. Permission to Advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for landscape architecture services – The Board approved staff recommendation to grant permission to advertise an RFP for landscape architecture services. C. Permission to Advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for appraisal services for the Property Acquisition Division and Approval Third Extension to Four existing Appraisal Contracts – The Board approved staff recommendation to grant permission to advertise an RFP for appraisal services. Staff also requests approval of the Third Amendments to Contracts C02-06-569 with Fuller-Wagner-Armfield Appraisal & Research, Inc., C02-06-586 with Boyle & Drake, Inc., C02- 06-572 with the Urban Group, Inc., C02-06-560 with Deighan Consultants (extends the listed contracts through and including August 31, 2006), and permission for the Chairman to sign the four Amendments as prepared by the County Attorney. D. Permission to advertise an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for rental of uniforms – The Board approved staff recommendation to grant permission to advertise an Invitation for Bids for rental of uniforms. E. Permission to advertise an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for qualified demolition contractors – The Board approved staff recommendation to grant permission to advertise an Invitation for Bids for qualified demolition contractors. F. Award of Bid No. 06-037 – Sale of Surplus Computer Equipment – The Board approved staff recommendation to award Bid No. 06-037 – Sale of Surplus Computer Equipment to the highest bidder, Bargain Computer Products, Inc. for the amount of $1,200.00. G. Fixed Asset Inventory-Property Record Removal – The Board approved staff recommendation to authorize Staff to remove the attached records from the fixed asset inventory of the Board of County Commissioners. H. Fixed Asset Inventory-Property Record Removal – The Board approved staff recommendation to authorize Staff to remove the attached records from the fixed asset inventory of the Board of County Commissioners. I. Fixed Asset Inventory-Property Record Removal – The Board approved staff recommendation to authorize Staff to remove the attached records from the fixed asset inventory of the Board of County Commissioners. J. Fixed Asset Inventory-Property Record Removal for the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser – The Board approved staff recommendation to authorize staff to remove the attached records from the fixed asset inventory of the Board of County Commissioners. K. Fixed Asset Inventory-Property Record Removal – The Board approved staff recommendation to authorize Staff to remove the attached records from the fixed asset inventory of the Board of County Commissioners. L. Award of Bid No. 06-043 Repair of the Tipping Floor Building – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve to accept the quote from Southern Construction in the amount of $39,350 for the repair of the tipping floor building at the landfill and permission for the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. M. Award of Bid No. 06-048 – Preventative Maintenance Services For Cars and Pick Up Trucks – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve to award Bid No. 06-048 Preventative Maintenance Services for Cars and Pick Up Trucks to the low bidder, Snappy Auto Care Inc., per the attached bid tabulation, and permission for the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. N. First Extensions to Contract C04-12-563 with Dredging & Marine Consultants, Inc. and Contract C04-07-658 with Taylor Engineering, Inc., both for Professional Engineering Services for Dredging Projects – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve the First Extensions to Contract C04-12-563 with Dredging & Marine Consultants, Inc. and Contract C04-07-658 with Taylor Engineering, Inc. (both extensions extend the contracts through and including July 12, 2007), and permission for the Chairman to sign the extensions as prepared by the County Attorney. O. Third Amendment to Contract C03-09-548 with Tri-Brothers Tree & Landscaping, Inc. for removal of trees, tree stumps and tree trimming – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve the Third Amendment to Contract C03-09-548 with Tri-Brothers Tree & Landscaping, which extends the contract through and including July 31, 2007, and permission for the Chairman to sign the Amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. P. First Amendment to Contract C05-06-376 with 3M Company for sign material and road marking (piggyback of Osceola County Contract) – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve the First Amendment to Contract C05-06-376 with 3M Company, which extends the contract through and including June 6, 2007, and permission for the Chairman to sign the Amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. Q. Acceptance of price quotes for Pre-Cast Concrete Building and Restrooms at Fairwinds Golf Course – The Board approved staff recommendation to accept the quote from J.E. Hill Pre-cast for the purchase and installation of a pre-cast concrete building and restrooms for a not to exceed amount of $66,682, and permission for the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. R. Award of Bid No. 06-051 – Purchase of Asphalt (Re-Bid) – The Board approved staff award Bid #06-051 to the low bidder Ranger Construction as the recommendation to primary contractor, Community Asphalt as the first alternate, and Dickerson Florida as the second alternate per the attached bid tabulation, and permission for the Chairman to sign the contracts as prepared by the County Attorney. S. Permission to Advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the New Clerk of Court Food Service Retail Space – The Board approved staff recommendation to grant permission to advertise an RFP for the New Clerk of Court Food Service Retail Space. T. Award of RFQ #06-005 – Prequalification of Qualified Building Contractors for the Construction of the Airport Rescue & Firefighting Facility - award RFQ #06-005 – Prequalification of Qualified Building Contractors for the Construction of the Airport Rescue & Firefighting Facilityto the following shortlisted firms: 1) Jacquin & Sons, 2) Urban Building Systems 3) Proctor Construction Company, 4) Summit Construction Management, 5) Ocean Gate General Contractors. Staff also request permission to send the Invitation to Bid to the shortlisted firms. 6. AIRPORT A. Adopt Resolution No. 06-178 revising the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Plan for the Airport, authorize the Airport Director to submit the Program to the FAA Civil Rights Office, and advertise for public comments on the goal determination – The Board approved staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 06-178 approving the revision to the DBE Program to appoint the Airport Director as the DBE Liaison for Airport Projects; transmit the DBE Program to the FAA Civil Rights Office for review and approve; and advertise the 14.2% goal in newspapers to receive comments on the goal and the goal determination as required by the FAA Civil Rights Office. B. Approve Resolution No. 06-179 and accept Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) to Acquire Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicle – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 06-179 and accept the FDOT JPA for the purchase of an ARFF Vehicle with FDOT funding $480,000.00 and the St. Lucie County Fire District funding the local match of $120,000.00 for a total of $600,000.00 and authorize the Chairman to execute the JPA for the St. Lucie County International Airport. C. Approve Revised Organizational Chart for Airport Department with corrections to position titles and no changes to the Pay Grade – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve the attached revised Airport Department Organizational Chart and job descriptions, with no changes in Pay Grade. D. Award Bid No. 06-055 to Siteworks, Inc. to Relocate the Ditch for the Construction of the Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Facility at the St. Lucie County International Airport – The Board approved staff recommendation to award Bid No. 06-055 to Sitework, Inc. for the relocation of the ditch for the construction of the ARFF facility in the amount of $244,170.00 for the St. Lucie County International Airport. 7. GROWTH MANAGEMENT A. Request approval to the issuance of a Letter of Intent for Project I covering a JGIG over 5 years of $255,000.00 and ad valorem tax abatement of 100% for the first five years then 80%-60%- 40%-20%. There will be 150 jobs created at over $26.00 per hour plus an estimated investment of $14,500,000.00 – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve this Letter of Intent and the drafting of the final JGIG Agreement for the company. B. Request approval to a revision in an interim advertising agreement with Simple Success. The agreement dated 04-11-06 needs to be extended to July 31, 2006 for advertisement placements and increased in amount by $60,000 for advertisement placements – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve this correction to extend the term to July 31, 2006 for advertisement placements only and increase the dollars by $60,000. C. Request for approval of changes in the titles and duties of job descriptions for two existing positions – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve the request. 8. GRANTS Staff recommends approval and authorization to submit a grant application through grants.gov to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 during a 24-month period to assist in the implementation of a Mental Health Court in St. Lucie County. 9. PUBLIC WORKS A. Engineering Division – Professional Engineering Services for Roadway and Intersection Design – Amendment No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the purpose of a time extension through November 30, 2006 for Indrio Road/Kings Highway Intersection Improvements. No funding change is associated with this request – approve staff recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the purpose of a time extension through November 30, 2006 for Indrio Road/Kings Highway Intersection Improvements, and signature by the Chairman. This item was pulled. B. Engineering Division - Acceptance of a Road Improvement Agreement and security for the construction of improvements within the Selvitz Road and Ralls Road rights-of-way by Shelby Homes for the Carriage Pointe Estates Subdivision – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Road Improvement Agreement with Shelby Homes at Carriage Pointe Estates, LLC for the construction of roadway improvements to Selvitz Road and Ralls Road and accept the security for the improvements. C. Engineering Division - Acceptance of a Road Improvement Agreement and security for the construction of improvements within the Jenkins Road and McNeil Road rights-of-way roughly 700 feet and 1,600 feet south of Okeechobee Road, respectively, by KB HOME Treasure Coast, LLC for the Construction of the Neill Farms Subdivision – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Road Improvement Agreement with KB HOME Treasure Coast, LLC for the construction of roadway improvements to Jenkins Road and McNeil Road rights-of-way and accept the security for the improvements. 10. AGRICULTURE Accept one-time Grant from South Florida Water Management District for expansion of the FYN Program and approve Budget Resolution No. 06-151 – The Board approved staff recommendation to accept the one-time $10,000 grant from South Florida Water Management District for expansion of the FYN Program and approve Budget Resolution No. 06-151. 11. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Request board approval of the Bellsouth Master Service Agreement (BBMSA FL02-C052-00), Metro Ethernet (FL06-7581-01) Agreement and Budget Amendment BA06-151 – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve the request and have the Chairman sign the Bellsouth agreement BBMSA FL02-C052-00, Metro Ethernet FL06-7581-01 and Budget Amendment BA06-151. CONSENT AGENDA ADDITION CA1 Equipment Request 06-276 – The Board approved staff recommendation to approve E1uipment Request 06-276 for the purchase of a liquid storage tank and containment basin for the Open Space Pool. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m. _______________________________ Chairman _______________________________ Clerk of Circuit Court