• APPROVED

accept Quit Claim Deed No. 31509 from the BOT.

SUMMARY: The County is developing the LRWTP, east of State Road 715 on Hooker Highway in Belle Glade. Two (2) wells have been installed at Paul Rardin Park approximately 1 mile north of the LRWTP. In 1960, the BOT authorized the County to use the Park property pursuant to Dedication No. 22427, which contains a restriction that the lands be used for public park purposes only. This Partial Release releases the two (2) well sites from this restriction. The purchase price of $720 is based on the $12,000 per acre appraised value of other comparable well sites in the area being purchased by the Water Utilities Department. The first site is approximately 40' wide by 39.77' wide, for a total area of 1,598.32 square feet (.04 acres), and the second site is approximately 29.16' long by 30' wide, for a total area of 889.35 square feet (.02 acres), for a total of 2,487.67 square feet (.06 acre). This transaction was approved by the BOT on January 31, 2006. The two (2) well sites will be conveyed subject to a reservation in favor of the BOT for petroleum and minerals, without rights of entry. (PREM) District 6 (HJF)

11.

Staff recommends motion to approve: the plat of Canyon Springs Preserve Plat No. 1. SUMMARY: The County owns a parcel of land consisting of approximately 100 acres in the Agricultural Reserve west of Boynton Beach which was donated pursuant to the terms of a Tri-Party Agreement for Donation of Real Property with Rebecca R. Butts and GL Homes (R2001-1538). As a condition of the agreement, the County agreed to submit the property as the preservation area for one or more AGR-PUD's of GL Homes' future development areas. GL Homes has requested that the County submit 51.527 acres of the 100 acre parcel as a preservation area to satisfy a condition of approval for Zoning Petition PDD2002-069 for GL Homes' Fogg South PUD (R2003-0566). The Plat designates the 51.527 acre parcel as a Preservation Area. The County is required to execute the plat as the property owner. (PREM) District 3 (LMB)

• APPROVED R-2006-0466

Staff recommends motion to approve: a Signage, Landscape and Maintenance Easement Agreement in favor of the Village of Wellington (Village) for the installation of a sign on a portion of Fire Station No. 20. SUMMARY: Fire Station No. 20 is located at 1000 Greenview Shores in the Village. In 2004, the Paddock Park I neighborhood resident's had an entrance sign constructed at the southwest corner of Squire Drive and Paddock Drive on the northeast portion of the Fire Station site as part of the Village's Beautiful Wellington Grant Program. The easement area is approximately 15 feet wide and 34 feet long, containing a total of 435.15 square feet (.01 acres). The easement is non-exclusive and includes a limited access providing the Village ingress and egress over the County's adjoining lands in order to access the sign. The Fire Rescue Department has approved the location of the easement. The easement is being granted to the Village at no charge, as it will provide a benefit to the community. (PREM) District 6 (HJF)

MARCH 14, 2006

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

• APPROVED R-2006-0467

Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 003 to an Agreement (R2004-2072) with the Town of Lake Park, to: a) provide an additional $45,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, for storm drainage improvements in the Town of Lake Park; and b) extend the expiration date from March 31, 2006, to June 30, 2006. SUMMARY: This Amendment provides an additional $45,000 for storm water drainage improvements on Blueberry Drive between 7th and 8th Streets, in the target area of the Town of Lake Park. The project already received $99,960 in funding as set forth in an agreement with the Town of Lake Park. The $144,960 in total funding will assist the Town in covering the construction contract amount of $145,524. The Town is funding the engineering fees, testing services, and any construction costs above the County's funding. The additional time is being provided to allow for processing the reimbursement documentation associated with the project. These are Federal funds that require no local match. District 1 (TKF)

2. Staff recommends motion to:

A)

adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of the County's interest in two (2) properties totaling 3.15 acres of land to We Help Community Development Corporation without charge and with reservation of mineral and petroleum rights, but without rights of entry and exploration;

B)

approve two (2) County Deeds in favor of We Help Community Development Corporation; and

C)

approve an Agreement with We Help Community Development Corporation for the conveyance and development of these two properties in the City of South Bay.

SUMMARY: Through coordination with the County's Property and Real Estate Management (PREM) and with concurrence by the City of South Bay (South Bay), We Help Community Development Corporation (We Help) has requested the conveyance of two (2) parcels of surplus County property within the boundaries of the City of South Bay. The County acquired these parcels by tax deeds between June 2000 and May 2004. The total assessed value of these properties is $67,932 and they contain 3.15 acres. We Help, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has established an affordable housing program recognized by Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) and South Bay. The conveyance of County-owned property, that is not needed for County purposes, to a not-for-profit corporation, is authorized by Florida Statutes Section 125.38, where such property is to be used for public or community interest and welfare. We Help's development of this land for affordable housing would meet such use requirement. The proposed Agreement reflects the Board's desire to encourage and promote affordable housing, and it contains certain restrictions that HCD will monitor to ensure We Help has appropriately developed and managed the two parcels. The County will retain mineral and petroleum rights in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 270.11, without rights of entry and exploration. District 6 (TKF)

MARCH 14, 2006

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

I. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont'd)

3. Staff recommends motion to:

REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution amending Resolution R2005-1885 the Hurricane Housing Recovery Plan (HHRP) for Fiscal Years 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008; replacing the HHRP Delivery Goals Charts; authorizing staff to negotiate the cost of construction with contractors performing repairs; approving an increase in the Re-entry/Eviction Prevention Program budget and maximum award per applicant, retroactive to December 1, 2005; approving the separation of the Re-entry/Eviction Prevention program budget into a program serving homeowners and a second program serving renters; approving 10% of the HHRP Grant for administrative expense; and approving a decrease in funding for Land Acquisition.

A) adopt a Resolution to amend the Hurricane Housing Delivery Goals Chart for Fiscal Years 2005-2006 that established programs and allocations levels;

B) approve staff to negotiate the cost of construction with contractors performing repairs;

C) approve an increase in the Re-entry/Eviction Prevention Program budget and maximum award per applicant, retroactive to December 1, 2005;

D) approve separation of the Re-entry/Eviction Prevention program budget into a program serving homeowners and a second program serving renters;

E) approve 10% of the HHRP Grant for administrative expense; and

F) approve a decrease in funding for Land Acquisition.

SUMMARY: This Amendment is a continuation of prior recommendations from the Commission on Affordable Housing's Advisory Committee, on the implementation of the hurricane recovery program. Many homeowners have expressed difficulty in obtaining a single repair estimate and this authorization will expedite the repair process. The Re-entry/Eviction Prevention Program budget will increase from $212,339 to $350,339 and separate the budget this program will be separated into a program for homeowners and renters and the maximum award for rental assistance will increase from $5,000 to $6,500. It will also allocate $458,445 for administrative expense and decrease the funding for Land Acquisition from $800,000 to $662,000. Countywide (TKF)

4.

Staff recommends motion to approve: a HOME Program Rental Assistance Loan Agreement with Village Centre Apartments, Ltd. in the amount of $900,000 for payment toward impact fees and construction cost of eighty-four (84) rental units located 500 25^th Street in West Palm Beach, Florida. SUMMARY: The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) provides low interest loans to investors, for-profit and not for-profit organizations, through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), a federally funded program. These funds are made available in support of affordable rental housing for very low and low income households. Funds may be used for the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of affordable rental units. Village Centre Apartments, Ltd., will use the HOME funds to make payment toward impact fees and construction related to the improvements on the premises. Village Centre Apartments, Ltd. intends to construct improvements which include, but not limited to eighty-four (84) rental units, as affordable housing. This project will be funded under the Rental Housing component of the HOME Program. Repayment of this loan is based on the cash-flow of the project, at an interest rate of 3% per annum. In accordance with 92.252 of the HOME Investment Partnership Program Final Rule, newly constructed or acquisition of newly constructed housing has a minimum affordability period of twenty (20) years. These are federal HOME funds that require a local match. The local match comes from Palm Beach County's annual SHIP allocation. District 7 (TKF)

MARCH 14, 2006

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

K. WATER UTILITIES

1.

Staff recommends motion to receive and file: two (2) Utility Concurrency Reservation Agreements and one (1) Standard Development Renewal Agreements complete with executed documents received during the months of January and February 2006.

Utility Concurrency Reservation Agreements

• APPROVED R-2006-0470

Tousa Homes, Inc. 05-01084-000

• APPROVED R-2006-0471

Hypoluxo/Jog LLC 05-01085-000

Standard Renewal Agreement

C)

42 K, LLC 01-01051-R01

SUMMARY: The terms and conditions for Standard Development Agreements are outlined in the Water Utilities Department's Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual. The Board of County Commissioners delegated the authority to execute various types of Standard Development Agreements to the Department Director including potable water and wastewater agreements (R93-1619); reclaimed water agreements (R96-0228); and additional conditions for potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water agreements (R2003-0539). After these agreements are executed by the developer and the Department, they must be recorded by the County Clerk's Office. This agenda item recommends the Board receive and file the agreements so they may be properly recorded. Countywide

2. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A)

Work Authorization No. 14 to the Water Utilities Department Continuing Construction Contract with Foster Marine Contractors, Inc., (R2005-0781) for construction of the Okeechobee Boulevard Utility Improvement Project in the amount of $719,652.40; and

B)

a Limited License and Indemnification Agreement for a Temporary Construction Utility Easement on land owned by BP Products North America, Inc.

SUMMARY: This Work Authorization provides for construction of utility pipelines required to coordinate with scheduled road improvements along Okeechobee Boulevard. A 16-inch diameter water main will be extended along Benoist Farms Road to intersect with Okeechobee Boulevard. Additionally, two (2) sections of encased 30-inch diameter force main will be constructed across Okeechobee Boulevard at the intersection of Sansbury Way. Due to site constraints, temporary construction easements are needed to construct the force main crossings. BP Products North America, Inc. (BP) has agreed to provide the Department with a Limited License and Indemnification Agreement for a Temporary Construction Utility Easement. The BP property is located at the southwest corner of Okeechobee Boulevard and Sansbury's Way as recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach County in Plat Book 68, Page 174 and Page 175. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15.00% overall. The contract with Foster Marine Contractors, Inc. provides for SBE participation of 15.21% overall. This Authorization includes 15.94% overall participation. The cumulative SBE participation, including this Authorization, is 15.48% overall. (WUD Project No. 04-230 A & B) District 2 (MJ)

MARCH 14, 2006

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

K. WATER UTILITIES (Cont'd)

3. DELETED

• APPROVED R-2006-0475

Staff recommends motion to approve: Change Order No. 11 to the Contract with R.J. Sullivan, Corp. (R2004-1453) for the Water Treatment Plants (WTP) 2, 8 and 9 Improvements Project increasing the contract price by $111,169.03 and providing a sixty-day time extension. SUMMARY: Change Order No. 11 authorizes the Contractor to perform various civil and mechanical improvements at Water Treatment Plants 2, 8 and 9 and provides the Contractor with additional time. At WTP 2, underground piping conflicts have necessitated construction of new water lines and relocation of existing ammonia lines. At WTP 8, a piping conflict has delayed connection of newly installed water mains. To simplify future piping connections, staff recommends the Contractor furnish and install a new 36-inch diameter butterfly valve. At WTP 9 the Contractor has agreed to replace damaged chemical piping with concrete trenches suitable for heavy vehicular traffic. A concrete base is recommended to be installed to support the new WTP 9 entrance gate that was damaged during Hurricane Wilma. Staff recommends a sixty calendar day time extension to the Stage 2 Substantial and Final Completion dates for delays associated with resolving piping conflicts and Hurricane Wilma. Total change orders to date, excluding the $2,669,145.64 sales tax recovery program change order, equal $917,990.46 (6.59% increase). The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance is 15.0% overall. This Change Order includes zero overall SBE participation. The contractor's cumulative SBE participation, including this Change Order, is 26.33% overall. This Change Order exceeds the cumulative approval limit for the Contract Review Committee (CRC), and subsequent change orders less than $100,000 in value will be processed by the CRC. (WUD Project No. 01-182B) Districts 2 & 5 (JM)

• APPROVED R-2006- 0476

Staff recommends motion to approve: Work Authorization No. 18 to the Water Utilities Department Continuing Construction Contract with Foster Marine Contractors, Inc., (R2005-0781) for construction of the Seminole Pratt-Whitney Road Utility Improvement Project in the amount $1,618,750.70. SUMMARY: This Work Authorization provides for construction of utility pipelines required to coordinate with scheduled road improvements along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. Approximately 4,500 linear feet of 30-inch diameter potable water main and 20-inch diameter wastewater force main will be constructed within the Seminole Pratt Whitney Road right-of-way extending from Sycamore Drive to Seminole Ridge High School. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established by the SBE Ordinance (R2002-0064) is 15.00% overall. The contract with Foster Marine Contractors, Inc. provides for SBE participation of 15.21% overall. This Authorization includes 15.34% overall participation. The cumulative SBE participation, including this Authorization, is 15.36% overall. (WUD Project No. 04-227 Part A-1) District 6 (MJ)

MARCH 14, 2006

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• ADOPTED R-2006-0477

Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a required contribution through the Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) for the relocation of gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) onto County-managed natural areas. The required contribution shall be deposited into the Natural Areas Fund. SUMMARY: Under State law, off-site relocation of gopher tortoises onto County natural areas by individuals/developers is allowed when development of a site is imminent and all reasonable on-site alternatives have been exhausted to accommodate the welfare of the species. All relocation activities must be in accordance with The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's current rules and regulations, which include a recipient site evaluation and a negative test result for Upper Respiratory Tract Disease as specified in the State guidelines, before the tortoises can be relocated. Upon completion of these requirements and issuance of a state permit, tortoises will be allowed to be relocated onto County natural areas with suitable habitat and available carrying capacity. Depending on tortoise group size, ERM may require continuous monitoring by the permittee over the course of the following year to measure success rates. A required contribution (currently $2,000 per tortoise) will be collected prior to relocation and placed into the Natural Areas Fund to be used for long-term maintenance and management of the natural area where the tortoise(s) are relocated. Countywide (SF)

• APPROVED R-2006-0478

Staff recommends motion to approve: Contract with American Forests, a not-for-profit corporation, in the amount of $256,894 for conducting an Urban Tree Canopy Analysis. SUMMARY: This agenda item authorizes the Department of Environmental Resources Management to enter into a contract with American Forests, a not-for-profit corporation, for the development of an Urban Tree Canopy Analysis. Using satellite imagery data, the analysis will look at Tree Canopy impacts from 1992 to present. In addition, the Canopy Analysis will compare tree canopy immediately before the 2004 hurricane storm season by the use of existing digital orthophotography to the 2005 season using satellite imagery. This contract is partially funded by a $175,000 grant from the Florida Division of Forestry and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on June 21, 2005 (R2005-1278). Countywide (SF)

M. PARKS & RECREATION

• APPROVED R-2006-0479

Staff recommends motion to approve: Agreement with Compass, Inc. for the period March 14, 2006, through April 30, 2006, in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 for the funding of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Exhibit. SUMMARY: This funding is to help offset costs for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's 28-panel exhibit titled "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945" displayed by Compass, Inc. from November 13, 2005, through January 6, 2006, at its community center building. The Agreement allows for the reimbursement of eligible pre-agreement expenses incurred subsequent to June 1, 2005. Funding is from the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP). District 2 (AH)

• APPROVED R-2006-0480

Staff recommends motion to approve: Agreement with Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival, Inc. for the period March 14, 2006, through October 1, 2006, in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000 for funding of Shakespeare by the Sea XVI at Carlin Park. SUMMARY: This funding is to help offset costs for performances of "Julius Caesar" at the annual Shakespeare by the Sea event to be held in July of 2006 at Carlin Park. Funding is from the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP). District 1 (AH)

MARCH 14, 2006

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

M. PARKS & RECREATION (Cont'd)

• APPROVED R-2006-0481

Staff recommends motion to approve: Agreement with Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival, Inc. for the period March 14, 2006, through August 1, 2006, in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000 for funding of Concerts in the Park at Carlin Park. SUMMARY: This funding is to help offset costs for the fourth annual Carlin Park Amphitheater Concert Series being held in March, April, and May of 2006. The Agreement allows for the reimbursement of eligible pre-agreement costs incurred subsequent to February 1, 2006. Funding is from the Recreation Assistance Program (RAP). District 1 (AH)

• APPROVED R-2006-0482

Staff recommends motion to approve: First Amendment to Agreement with the School Board of Palm Beach County to expand the scope of the EEE High School (now known as Park Vista) Auditorium Fly Loft project. SUMMARY: This First Amendment to Agreement (R2004-0689) expands the project scope of this existing project funded by the 2002 $50 Million Recreation and Cultural Facilities Bond to allow for reimbursement of a portion of construction costs for the Park Vista Community High School auditorium orchestra pit in addition to the reimbursement for the auditorium's fly loft, as approved by the existing Agreement. The funding required to pay for the additional project element is available in the existing project budget, since the completed fly loft project cost less than originally anticipated. The orchestra pit is within the intent of the original project scope, since it allows for greater utilization of the auditorium for both school and community performances. District 3 (PFK)

• APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to receive and file: the following original executed Request for Funding Forms for School Board Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) projects:

A)

Gold Coast School of Choice - Inter-Generational Bonding Program, in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 - District 2;

B)

Seminole Ridge Community High School - baseball uniforms and equipment, in an amount not-to-exceed $11,500 - District 6;

C)

Wellington High School - Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams trip and miscellaneous costs, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000 - District 6;

D)

Palm Beach Lakes High School - Basketball Team trip, in an amount not-to-exceed $9,813 - District 7; and

E)

Galaxy Elementary School - school music program, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,500 - District 7.

SUMMARY: These fully executed Request for Funding Forms are for School Board RAP allocations made by Commissioners to various schools in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for the funding of RAP Projects (R2003-1747) approved by the Board on October 21, 2003. Districts 2, 6 & 7 (AH)

MARCH 14, 2006

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

M. PARKS & RECREATION (Cont'd)

• APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to receive and file: executed Independent Contractor Agreements received during the month of February 2006.

• APPROVED R-2006-0488

Marvella Coleman, Crafts and Fun Instructor, Westgate Park & Recreation Center (CO1029350206523200A); and

• APPROVED R-2006-0489

Sharhonda Wrisper, Hip Hop Dance Instructor, Westgate Park & Recreation Center (WRIS64030206523200A).

SUMMARY: In accordance with County PPM No. CW-O-051, all delegated contracts/agreements/grants must be submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. These Independent Contractor Agreements have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners by the County Administrator/Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with Resolution 94-422, amended by Resolution 02-2103, and are now being submitted to the Board to receive and file. Countywide (AH)

• APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to approve: Budget Transfer of $56,896 in Park Improvement Fund from Florida Boating Improvement Program to Waterway Park. SUMMARY: Waterway Park is located south of the Indiantown Road Bridge on the west shore of the Intracoastal Waterway, and will provide new waterfront recreational facilities by adding boat ramps, parking, restrooms, group picnic shelters, and related infrastructure. This project is currently in the preliminary design phase, and this budget transfer will fund a due diligence investigation report for this park. Funding is from the Park Improvement Fund Florida Boating Improvement Program reserve. District 1 (AH)

N. LIBRARY

1. Staff recommends motion to:

• APPROVED

receive and file a Resolution of the Village of Wellington (No. R2006-06) approving the use of the Wellington Community Center for one of the County Library Department's children's programs, and approving the placement of a bookmobile on the Community Center property during expansion of the Wellington Branch Library; and

• APPROVED R-2006-0490

approve a License Agreement for use of the Wellington Community Center property for temporary operation of a County bookmobile.

SUMMARY: The Wellington Branch is undergoing expansion and is in need of a location for a bookmobile and the children's story hour program to provide library service to the community. The Branch will be closed to the public on March 31, 2006. The Wellington Village Council has approved a license agreement with PBC for the placement of a bookmobile on the Wellington Community Center property. By resolution, the Village Council has approved the use of their Community Center as a location for the administration of children's story time program while expansion takes place. District 6 (TKF)

MARCH 14, 2006

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

• APPROVED R-2006-0491

Staff recommends motion to approve: Grant Agreement with the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau in an amount not-to-exceed $24,950 from Agricultural Economic Development Program funds to assist in conducting the 2006 Palm Beach County Sweet Corn Fiesta in West Palm Beach. SUMMARY: The 2006 Palm Beach County Sweet Corn Fiesta will be held on April 30, 2006, with expenses incurred after April 1, 2006 being eligible for reimbursement. This event will increase public awareness of local agriculture on a regional and statewide basis. It provides an opportunity for a local agricultural organization, the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, to stage an event that will make our residents more aware of the significance of our largest vegetable row crop in our County's billion-dollar agricultural industry while bringing in people from surrounding counties. This is the fourth year for the event. The Palm Beach County Agricultural Enhancement Council has reviewed the request, met with representatives of the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, and recommended this Agreement. Countywide (AH)

S. FIRE RESCUE

1. Staff recommends motion to approve:

A) APPROVED

Budget Transfer of $450,000 in the Glades Regional Fire MSTU Fund; and

• APPROVED

Budget Amendment of $450,000 in the Fire Rescue Improvement Fund.

SUMMARY: On December 20, 2005, the Board of County Commissioners adopted an Ordinance that included the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay in the Fire Rescue MSTU. The Budget Transfer and Amendment are necessary to establish funding for necessary capital improvements to the Belle Glade and South Bay fire stations. The Belle Glade fire station was destroyed during last year's hurricane season and personnel are working out of a trailer as a temporary station. The improvements for South Bay fire station are necessary to accommodate staffing changes that will occur on October 1, 2006. The funding source will come from existing budget in the Glades Regional Fire Rescue MSTU Fund. District 6 (SB)

U. INFORMATION SYSTEM SERVICES

1.

Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 4 with Metatomix, Inc. (R2004-2414), to extend the date of delivery for the development and deployment of Phase I of the Visual Planning Technologies (VPT) Project to integrate law enforcement information to June 30, 2006 at no additional cost. SUMMARY: Palm Beach County ISS and Metatomix, Inc. have been working to complete Phase I of the Palm Beach Inquiry System, now referred to as LEX (Law Enforcement eXchange) to integrate disparate law enforcement information systems. Utilizing Homeland Security funding, the State of Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has initiated efforts to establish statewide data sharing between the Domestic Security Task Force Regions, including the Palm Beach County data sharing initiative. This contract extension of three (3) months to June 30, 2006, is requested to evaluate Phase I and to work with the vendor, region and state on requirements for Phase II, at no additional cost to the County. Countywide (PFK)

MARCH 14, 2006

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

X. PUBLIC SAFETY

1. APPROVED R-2006-0493

Staff recommends motion to receive and file: standard animal veterinary service Contract with Michael E. Geraghty, D.V.M., d/b/a Pet Emergency of Palm Beach County for the period October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006 in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 for the Public Safety Department. SUMMARY: This Contract provides relief veterinary services and/or emergency veterinary services to Animal Care and Control as needed throughout the year. Countywide (DW)

• APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to receive and file: standard animal services contracts with the following agencies for the period October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006.

A) APPROVED R-2006-0494

Adopt-A-Cat Foundation in the amount of $15,000; and

SUMMARY: These contracts reimburse the animal agencies for services provided that pertain to the treatment, care and sheltering of animals. Countywide (DW)

3.

Staff recommends motion to receive and file: standard Agreement with Byron Reid, D.V.M. for veterinary services in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 for the period October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006 for the Public Safety Department. SUMMARY: On May 6, 1997, the Board adopted a resolution authorizing the County Administrator or his designee to execute standard contracts with various Florida licensed veterinarians to provide needed part-time, relief and emergency "on-call" professional medical services for shelter animals. Countywide (DW)

4. Staff recommends motion to receive and file:

A) APPROVED R-2006-0497

Grant Modification No. 1 with Florida Department of Community Affairs for Agreement No. 05-DN-2N-10-60-01-083 (R2004-2610) for Homeland Security to extend the end date from September 30, 2005 to October 31, 2005; and

SUMMARY: Palm Beach County was awarded $699,169 from the State Homeland Security Grant Program Office of the Domestic Preparedness grant effective July 1, 2004. Resolution R86-1573 authorized the Director of Emergency Management to execute agreements with the Florida Department of Community Affairs. Countywide (DW)

Z. RISK MANAGEMENT

• APPROVED R-2006-0499

Staff recommends motion to receive and file: the executed original Retiree Drug Subsidy Agreement with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (Connecticut General). SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners granted authority to County Administrator Robert Weisman to execute the Agreement at the October 18, 2005 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (R2005-2110), according to guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which requires that Plan Sponsors execute a written agreement with their health insurance issuer or group health plan regarding disclosure of information to CMS. Authority was given in order to accommodate the requirements of CMS' recently published final regulations for Title I and Title II of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA). Title I contains the provisions governing the special retiree drug subsidies that were designed to encourage employers and unions to continue providing high quality prescription drug coverage to their retirees. The Retiree Drug Subsidy is equal to 28% of the retiree's drug costs between $250 and $5,000. Countywide (TKF)

MARCH 14, 2006

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

Z. RISK MANAGEMENT (Cont'd)

2. DELETED

• APPROVED

Staff recommends motion to approve: renewal of the Excess Automobile Liability Insurance Policy from State National Insurance Company, purchased through the County's contracted broker, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., under Contract No. 05-102/LJ, in the amount of $366,000 for the operation of Palm Tran, Inc.'s bus fleet for the period April 1, 2006, through April 1, 2007. SUMMARY: This policy from State National Insurance Company provides $2,000,000 of coverage excess of a $100,000 per claimant/$200,000 per occurrence self-insured retention that is provided by the Self-Insured Retention Plan. The renewal premium is $366,000, an increase of 4%. This premium is not subject to adjustment for changes in the size of the fleet during the policy period. Countywide (TKF/DR)

4.

Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract with Concept EFL Imaging Center, LLC. to provide Radiology services in the amount not-to-exceed $54,000 for the period March 19, 2006, through March 18, 2008. SUMMARY: Radiology services are necessary to the operation of our Occupational Health Clinic for high risk positions covered under OSHA, IOSH and NFPA. Services include lumbosacral and/or chest x-rays required on pre-employment, periodic/annual physical exams and special screening as needed followed by written interpretations and summary reports. Countywide (TKF)

AA. PALM TRAN

• APPROVED R-2006-0501

Staff recommends motion to approve: a Contract with the University of South Florida Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) to provide professional/consultation services for the development of the Transit Development Plan (TDP) major update for Palm Beach County in an amount not-to-exceed $171,463 for the period March 1, 2006, through September 30, 2006. SUMMARY: In this Contract, CUTR is to collect demographic data, to analyze and compile the data to develop a major update to the Transit Development Plan (TDP) at a cost of $171,463. The project will be funded 100% using FY '05 FTA 5307 Formula funds. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requires a TDP to maintain eligibility for state block grant funding. Countywide (DR)

BB. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

• ADOPTED R-2006-0502

Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of $150,000 in tourist development tax revenues from the Special Projects Fund for Super Bowl 2007 Local Organizing Committee expenses. SUMMARY: By adopting this Resolution, the Board of County Commissioners establishes that the expenditure of tourist development tax revenues on Super Bowl 2007 will promote Palm Beach County tourism and authorizes the expenditure of those funds in the total amount of $150,000; $100,000 in 2006 and $50,000 in FY 2007. Countywide (MC)

MARCH 14, 2006

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

C.

Proclamation declaring the week of March 12 - 18, 2006 as "Professional Surveyor's Week" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Marcus)

D. PRESENTED

Presentation by Commissioner Aaronson of the Governor's Points of Light Award to Jordan Milich and Melissa Milich.

E.

ADD-ON: Presentation by Commissioner Koons as a Children's Services Council Board Member of a Certificate of Appreciation to Assistant County Administrator Vince Bonvento in appreciation of his efforts in assisting the CSC with a program to purchase buses for community-based agencies.

MARCH 14, 2006

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and file: Proof of publication)

A. Staff recommends motion to:

A) ADOPTED R-2006-0503

adopt a Resolution confirming the special assessment process for the Suncrest Road Water Main Extension; and

SUMMARY: Petitions in favor of the installation of a potable water main have been provided by 76% of the property owners in the Suncrest Road project area. The project will serve 43 residential properties currently on private wells. Individual assessments of $46.48 per front foot are based on 100% of the assessable cost and may be paid over twenty years with equal annual payments of principal and 6½% interest. The total project cost is $278,912.37, and includes the costs of surveying, design, drafting, permitting, construction, inspection, administration and construction contingency. The Water Utilities Capital Fund will cover the $69,008.69 cost to oversize the water main along Suncrest Road and to loop the water main along Lake Worth Road. The project will be constructed utilizing a Work Authorization under the Water Utilities Department Continuing Construction Contract with Foster Marine Contractors, Inc. (R2005-0781). (WUD Project No. 05-075) District 2 (MJ)

B. Staff recommends motion to:

A)

adopt a Resolution approving the issuance of the County's Airport System Subordinated Indebtedness, Series 2006 for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and providing an effective date;

B)

approve a Budget Amendment of $250,000 in the $8 Million Subordinated Indebtedness 2006 Capital Fund to record loan proceeds, cost of issuance and reserve for new projects;

C)

approve a Budget Amendment of $5,000 in the $8 Million Subordinated indebtedness 2006 Debt Service Fund to record the transfer of funds from Airport Operations and interest costs; and

D)

approve a Budget Transfer of $5,000 from Airport Operations to record the transfer from Airport contingency for interest payments on $8 Million Subordinated Indebtedness Loan.

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Supplemental Resolution adopted by the Board on February 28, 2006, the sale of the Series 2006 Subordinated Indebtedness was awarded to SunTrust Bank. The Series 2006 Subordinated Indebtedness is structured as a non-revolving loan under which advances not exceeding $8 Million may be drawn by the County. In order to request advances under the Supplemental Resolution, the County must hold a TEFRA hearing and approve the issuance of the Series 2006 Subordinated Indebtedness for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code. The loan will close today. The Budget Amendments and Transfer set up the budgets for the loan. Countywide (PFK)

MARCH 14, 2006

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. - CONTINUED

C.

Staff recommends motion to adopt: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, repealing Ordinance No. 72 21 and Ordinance No. 90-37, codified in Chapter 19, Article II, Section 19-16 through Section 19-40 and Section 19-51 through Section 19-56 of the Palm Beach County Code, and replacing said Ordinances with one (1) ordinance to be known as the "Palm Beach County Parking Ordinance"; providing for title; providing for authority; providing for application of provisions; providing for definitions; providing for the County Engineer to designate parking restrictions on County roads; providing for parking regulations; providing for enforcement and procedures; providing for penalty; providing for uniformity of application; providing for a savings clause; providing for repeal of Ordinance No. 72-21 and Ordinance No. 90-37, and laws in conflict; providing for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners enacted Ordinance No. 72-21, as amended by Ordinance No. 90-37, regulating the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer, parking enforcement specialist, traffic assistant or official traffic control device. On February 28, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Ordinance on preliminary reading and authorized advertisement for today's public hearing for final adoption. Countywide (MRE)

MARCH 14, 2006

6. REGULAR AGENDA

A. ADMINISTRATION

1.

Staff recommends motion to approve: an Agreement with Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust to include them as a participating member of the Palm Beach County Small Business Banking Consortium. Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust has set aside a minimum of $2,000,000 over a two (2) year period. SUMMARY: The Banking Consortium is comprised of seven (7) financial institutions who have agreed to set aside a minimum of $2,000,000 to provide unique financial services to local certified SBEs. The original agreement allowed for additional financial institutions to join the Consortium with the promise to set aside $2 million and provide unique financial services. Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust has agreed to provide unique financial services to local businesses certified as Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) by Palm Beach County, to assist certified SBEs with financial resources in the form of loans, lines of credit, etc., in order to supply goods, services and construction services, including but not limited to Scripps and other County related opportunities. The Office of Small Business Assistance (OSBA) will include Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust in their outreach programs and in the published listing of all participating institutions. The OSBA, County Administration, County Attorney Office, U.S. Small Business Administration (Federal) and Financial Institutions worked in cooperation to create the Consortium Cooperative Agreement. There will be no additional cost to the County to implement this program. Countywide (TKF)

2.

REVISED TITLE: Staff requests Board direction: regarding Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission's request to provide up to a maximum of $320,000 $224.720 from General Fund Contingency for the funding of the 2006 Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF). SUMMARY: The Film and Televison Commission requested this matter be presented to the BCC to maintain and expand the PBIFF. This request includes a new component of $50,000 for an international and national marketing effort. The remaining funds will be used to support personnel, operations, and advertising/marketing of the annual film festival. PBIFF commits to generate a dollar for a dollar match in private funds. The Film Festival is recognized in the top 25 film festivals in the world. It is anticipated that a new film market will be a vital component of the film festival in 2007, therefore, it is imperative that the 2006 PBIFF remains a successful event. Countywide (MC)

B. COUNTY ATTORNEY

1.

Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida amending Resolution No. R88-1375, as amended by Resolution Nos. R93-871, R94-1452, R95-178, R95-704, R96-198, R97-604, R99-341, R2000-1218, R2001-0421, R2002-1463, R2003-0232, R2003-1982, R2004-1619 and R2005-1273, which set forth the County Investment Policy, further amending the Investment Policy provisions to increase the total permitted investments in specified collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) from 10% to 20% of the par value of the total portfolio. SUMMARY: This amending Resolution amends the County's Investment Policy to increase the limitation on investment in certain specified CMOs. Taking this measure will maintain safety of principal, increase portfolio flexibility and enhance investment returns. The Investment Policy Committee and the Clerk & Comptroller recommend this change to the Investment Policy. Countywide (PFK)

MARCH 14, 2006

6. REGULAR AGENDA

C. AIRPORTS

1.

Staff recommends motion to approve: Parking rate adjustments at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) as follows:

A)

Daily maximum rates increased as follows:

1. Short-term from $12 to $18 $16 per day;

2. Long-term from $10 to $12 per day;

3. Park and Ride from $5 to $6 per day; and