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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: January 23, 2007 Convened:9:00 a.m.
Adjourned: 10:10 a.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairman, Chris Craft, Joseph Smith, Paula A. Lewis, Doug
Coward, Charles Grande
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County
Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County
Attorney, Debra Brisson, Parks and Recreation Director, Lauri Case, Utilities Director,
Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Leo Cordeiro, Solid Waste Director, Vanessa Bessey,
Environmental Resources Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
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1.MINUTES
The minutes from January 16, 2007will be provided at the February 6, 2007 meeting.
2.PROCLAMATIONS PRESENTATIONS
A.This item was pulled.
B.Resolution No. 07-023 Proclaiming February 3, 207 as “STEP UP FLORIDA
DAY” in St. Lucie County, Florida.
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 07-
023, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
3.GENERAL PUBLIC COMENTS
Ms. Amy Carlson, representing Cloud Grove project addressed the Board regarding the
re-scheduling of the meeting. She requested the meeting be scheduled early in February
due to time constraints. She advised the Board that Indian River County had been
removed from the special district legislation.
Com. Coward commented on what he felt was an important issue. He felt even though
Indian River County had been removed from the Special District Legislation, it was
important to have their input since this project was right at their county line. H suggested
the meeting be scheduled after the Board’s joint meeting with Indian River County .
After a brief discussion by the Board, the Chairman directed the representative of the
applicant to meet with staff and work out a date for the meeting.
Com. Smith requested the February 20, 2007 meeting begin at 3:00 p.m. to handle all
other business and the public hearings begin at 6:00 p.m. as scheduled.
4.CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended (items C-6C and C-13 pulled), and; upon roll call, motion carried
unanimously.
1.WARRANT LIST
The Board approved Warrant List No. 16.
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2.COUNTY ATTORNEY
A.Contract for Sale and Purchase- Paradise Park Stormwater Improvements,
Ronald Park Stormwater Improvement- Ronald W. Hughart and Judy D.
Hughart Tax ID 1443-801-0143-000/6- The Board approved staff
recommendation (purchase price $30,000) and authorized the Chairman to
sign the Contract and directed staff to proceed with the closing and record the
Warranty Deed in the Public Records of St. Lucie County.
B.Extension of Declaration of State of Local Emergency- The Board approved
the Declaration (Indian River Drive) and authorized the Public Safety
Director to sign the declaration.
C.Authorized Dealers/Contacts List for St. Lucie County Investments- The
Board approved the Authorized Dealers/Contact List.
3.PARKS AND RECREATION
A.The Daniel M. Foundation- The Board approved waiving fees in the
amount of $860.00 for the use of the Ft. Pie3rce Community Cente4r to
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hold its 3 Annual Kidz A’ Fair Children’s Art Festival on May 5, 2007
from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
B.South Causeway Island Improvement Project/Approve Glatting Jackson
Work Authorization for preparation of a Conceptual Master Plan and
Construction Document- The Board approved the Glatting & Jackson
Work Authorization in the amount of $587,387 for the purpose of
preparing Construction documents.
C.Approval of State Inmate Work Program Contract Renewal- The Board
approved the renewal of the State Inmate Work Program in the amount of
$55,777 to pay for labor costs that covers the 5 inmates and 1 correctional
work squad officer, approved the contract between the State & the county
as approved by the County Attorney and authorized the Chairman to sign
the contract.
D.Revised EQ07-292/Budget Amendment 07-027- The Board approved the
revised equipment request to add a price changing feature to a vending
machine and Budget Amendment No. 07-027 adding $50.00 to the total
price.
E.Permission to Apply- The Board approved submitting five grant
applications to the Children’s Services Council and approved the
acceptance of the grants if awarded.
4.CULTURAL AFFAIRS
A.The Board approved the reclassification of one Museum Attendant
position from temporary part time to permanent part time.
B.The Board authorized the Chairman signing the grant agreement prepared
by the County Attorney’s office with the Ft. Pierce Jazz and Blues Society
for their Legends Concert Series featuring David Sanborn.
C.The Board authorized the Chairman to sign the contract prepared by the
County Attorney’s office with Archaeological and Historical
Conservancy Inc. to assist in the acquisition and cataloging of the Nieman
Collection of archaeological materials.
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D.The Board authorized the Chairman to sign the grant from the Historical
Museum fund to the Cultural Affairs Council to be utilized for contracting
speakers and others for the Florida Frontier Festival that will be held on
February 24, 2007.
E.The Board authorized staff and the BOCC to seek National status for the
SEAL Museum.
5.AIRPORT
The Board approved the PBS&J Work Authorization for an environmental and
topographic survey for FP&L Transmission Line Relocation for the Runway 9L/27R and
Parallel Taxiway project in the lump sum amount of $33,760 and authorized the Chair or
designee to execute the same.
6.PUBLIC WORKS
A.Work Authorization No. 2- The Board approved Work Authorization No.
2 with Kimley Horn and Associates for design of Oxbow Eco-Center
parking lot expansion in the amount of $69,525.00 and authorized the
Chairman to sign.
B.Work Authorization No. 1 – The Board approved Work Authorization No.
1 with Kimley Horn & Associates for the design of a left turn lane for the
Oxbow Eco Center in the a mount of $15,565 and authorized the
Chairman to sign.
C.Engineering- This item was pulled.
D.Engineering Division- Third Amendment to Work Authorization No. 3-
The Board approved the Third Amendment to Work Authorization No. 3
for Professional Construction Inspection Services with LBFH, Inc., for a
time extension through March 12007 for the Gordy Road Recreation area
and authorized the Chairman to sign.
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E.Engineering Division- SR 615 S. 25- Roadway Widening (Midway-
Edwards)- Fifth Amendment to Work Authorization No. 16- The Board
approved the Fifth Amendment to Work Authorization No. 16 with
Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing to provide additional soil testing
services and equipment rental in the amount of $55,000 and authorized the
Chairman to sign.
7.INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE
Award Bid No. 07-010- Waterproofing of various St. Lucie County buildings to the low
bidder- The Board approved the use of Central Services project reserve funds in the
amount of $50,250.00 and award Bid No. 07-010 to the low bidder Atlantic Painting &
Sandblasting for waterproofing and authorized the chairman to sign the contracts as
prepared by the County Attorney.
8.CENTRAL SERVICES
Conceptual approval of Change Order No. 8 to Contract C05-12-636- with David Brooks
Enterprises for the construction of the New Clerk building- The Board conceptually
approved Change Order No. 8 to C05-12-636, David Brooks Enterprises, to include
Phase 1 construction of the old courthouse at a cost of $4,312,500.00. Upon submittal of
actual costs for Phase 1 construction by David Brooks Enterprises, staff will present this
again to the Board for final approval.
9.GRANTS
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A.Budget Resolution No. 07-029- The Board approved Budget Resolution
No. 07-029 for the acceptance of a $10,000 contribution from Cargill to be
used toward the development and construction of a $132,000 educational
exhibit at the Oxbow Eco-Center.
B.American Forests’Global ReLeaf Program- The Board approved
submitting a funding application to the American Forests’ Global ReLeaf
Program for $83,750 to assist in a $158,150 total project to pant 24,000
trees, ground cover and saw palmettos in an 80 acre Bahia grass section of
the Bluefield Ranch Natural Area.
10.MEDIA RELATIONS
The Board approved Budget Amendment 07-029 to add $7,966 to Machinery and
Equipment and approved Equipment Request 07-300 for an Editing Workstation from
General Fund Contingency.
11.MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Adopt Budget Resolution No. 07-028 to establish a budget for fiscal year 2007 - The
board approved Budget Resolution No. 07-028 to establish a budge4t for fiscal year 2007
for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Civil Citation Grant in the amount of
$50,000.
12.UTILITIES
Change Order No. 4- The Board approved Change Order No. 4 with Danella Companies
for construction services related to the Midway Road Water Main Extension project for
an extension of 154 days to the contract.
13.SOLID WASTE
This item was pulled.
14.PURCHASING
A.Permission to advertise an ITB for the purchase of a Data Voice
Communication System for the new Clerk of Court building- The Board
approved the Invitation to Bid.
B.Approval to Piggyback the Marion County BOCC Contract # 04B-077;
Chip Seal CRS-2 and Granite Mixture Purchase and application with
Florida Highway Products Inc.- The Board approved piggybacking the
Marion County BOCC Contract # 04B-077 and authorized the chairman to
sign the contract prepared by the County Attorney.
15.COMMUNITY SERVICES
Approval of the First Amendment to Grant Agreement C05-06-273 with Exchange
Club Center for Prevention of Child Abuse of the Treasure Coast to increase the grant
amount to $679,983.00 and extend the contract to September 30, 2008- The Board
approved the First Amendment and authorized the Chairman to sign the all the
necessary documents.
16.ADMINISTRATION
Florida Ports Council Public Relations Assessment 2006/2007- The Board authorized
staff to pay the Public Relations Assessment 2006/2007 to the Florida Ports Council in
the amount of $5,000.
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17.COMMISSIONER GRANDE
Ratify Committee Appointment- The Board ratified Commissioner Grande’s
appointment to various committees.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.A NO PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED
6. ADMINISTRATION
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Smith to approve the listed federal
appropriation requests.
1.$1,900,000 from the FY 2008 Economic Development Initiative Account
of the Transportation and Housing Appropriations Act for development of
the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Park.
2.$500,000 from the General Investigation Corps of the Engineers Account
of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill for FY 2008 to
continue the beach re-nourishment feasibility study of the southe4rn four
miles of shoreline which abut Martin County, as well as a small amount of
shoreline north of the Ft. Pierce Harbor Jetty. This segment of shoreline is
heavily developed and has been designated as “critically eroded” by the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
3.$6,000,000 from the Formula and Bus Grants account of the FY 2008
Transportation and Housing Appropriations Act to purchase seven new
buses as well as help construct a new intermodal facility where the
County’s bus fleet can be parked and maintained.
4.$3,174,000 in FY2008 Federal Airport Improvement Program
discretionary funds for the construction phase of a new parallel runway at
the St. Lucie County International Airport.
5.$4,500,000 in FY2008 Construction General Account of the Energy and
Water Development Appropriations bill for the Ft. Pierce beach project.
$1 million of the requested funds will be combined with funds provided in
the FY 2006 supplemental appropriations bills to re-nourish Ft. Pierce
Beach. The remaining $3.5 million will be used to pay for half of the
federal share of constructing groins south of Ft. Pierce Inlet, a federal
channel.
6.$49,150,000 in FY 2008 Financial Services and General Government
Appropriations Act (General Services Administration, Real Property
Activities, Construction and Acquisition) for the construction of the
federal courthouse in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Roughly $42.5 million of this
funding will be used for the courthouse construction, $1.2 million will be
used for final design work, $1.8 million will be used for final site work,
and $3.9 million will be for GSA project management.
7.St. Lucie County supports full funding for the Everglades Restoration
Program in 2008. Furthermore, the County supports the passing of the
Water Resources Development Act in 2008.
7.ADMINISTRATION
St. Lucie County Pandemic Emergency Response Manual- Consider staff
recommendation to approve the manual.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the St. Lucie
County Emergency Response Manual, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
8.ADMINISTRATION
Joint Utility Task Force Update- An updated was presented both by staff and Chairman
Craft .
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9.GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Petition of Greenwood Development Corporation of Florida for Major Site Plan approval
of the project to be known as The Meridian of North Hutchinson Island – Draft
Resolution No. 07-012-
This item was pulled and will be rescheduled for the meeting to be held on February 6,
2007 at 6:00 pm. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard.
10.COMMUNITY SERVICES
Florida Association of Counties questionnaire on Portability of Save Our Homes Benefit-
The Board discussed this item and felt at this time it would be more appropriate for staff
to meet with each individual Commissioner with regard to the questionnaire.
Staff will be meeting with the Cloud Grove representatives as earlier discussed in order to
schedule the meeting.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned.
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Chairman
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Clerk of the Circuit Court
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