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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/1/1982Wednesday, December 1, 1982 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Regular. Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, December 1, 1982, at 8:30 o'clock A.M. Present were Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman; Alfred Grover Fletcher, Vice Chairman; Dick Bird; Patrick B. Lyons; and William C. Wodtke, Jr. Also present were Michael J. Wright, Administrator; L. S. "Tommy" Thomas, Community Services Director; Gary Brandenburg, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; Jeffrey K. Barton, Finance Director; Sam Mitchell, Bailiff; and Virginia Hargreaves and Janice Caldwell, Deputy Clerks. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Rev. Larry Westman, First Baptist Church, Winter Beach, gave the invocation, and Administrator Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA The Chairman asked if there were any additions to the Agenda. Commissioner Wodtke requested adding an item regarding the Beach and Shores Committee. Commissioner Bird requested adding an item concerning a sub -committee to study available beachfront property. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously agreed to add the emergency items to the Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 20, 1982. WX F DEC 11982 BOOK ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Birdy the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 20, 1982, as written. CLERK TO THE BOARD A. Budget Amendment - Hand -Held Radios The Board reviewed the following memorandum dated November 17, 1982: November 17,1982 To: Board of County Commissioners Jeffrey K. Barton Re: Highway Patrol Hand -Held Radios The following Budget Amendment is necessary because the money for the Radios was appropriated in last fiscal years budget when they were ordered. The Radios were not received until this year and a re- ap- propriation is needed to pay for the Radios. Accourt Title Account Number Increase Decrease Other Machine E Equip. 001-114-521-66.49 2,871. E.C.C. Contingencies 001-199-513-99.91 2,871. I recommend that the funds be adopted as part of the additional funds approved. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Budget Amendment regarding Highway Patrol Hand -Held Radios, as recommended by Finance Director Barton. B. Annual Report from Sheriff ON MOTION by Commissioner Fletcher, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously accepted the Annual Report for the year ended September 30, 1982 from Indian River County Sheriff Dobeck. DEC 11982 3 WK 452 Pk�E � : . Fop— lorad C4124 ANNUAL REPORT Indian River , COUNTY, SHERIFF FOR THE YEAR ENDED SE11E:11111•;R 30. 19 82 Section 116.03, Florida matutea GERALD LEWIS STATE: COMPTROLLUt ACTUAi, REt:f•:II1'1-S RECEIPTS 1`11011 C(WNTY `—" Received from Indian River Count Y _3 388 ,990,00 --� ACCOUNT - FINAL ACTUAL BUDGET NUMBER EXPENDITURES - BUDGET EXl'ENUI'I'(!Itt:5 If.A1.AiVt:F. 41 Sheriffs Salary 34,286.00 34.286.00 42 Salaries of Deputies and Assistants 1, 963, 508.71 1,954,456.63 Payroll Taxes Y 389,456.23 389,456.23 —.91052.14 _p_ EXPENSES OTHER THAN SALARIES: 431 Auto 267,896.61 432 Travel 4,252.01 433 Radio _ 7,702.12 434 Other Criminal 66,920.01 435 Food for Jail ' 1 61,218.03 436 Care for Prisoners _ 32 ,159.58 437 Jail Utilities 37.596.51 438 Jail Supplies 6,959.44 439 Otter Jail 7,045.88 440 Telephone and Telegraph --31.835.98 441 Office Supplies —33.735.60 442 Other Administrative —220,272.32 434 TOTAL 788,207.00 7882194.09 12.91 EQUIPMENT:• (Capital Outlay) - 451 Auto 173,233.70 452 Jail 3 , Q99.60 453 Radio _ _ �14 , 769.60 454 Other 7,423.72 45 TOTAL 198,532.00 198,526-.-6T 5.38 46 Investigations 15,000.00 15, 000.00 ..0� 47 Contingencies 0- yXYYYYYYY^ Total Budgetary Expenditures 3s388,990.00 3,379.919.57 9,070.43 Refund to County XXXXXXXXXXX 9,070.43 9,070.43 TOTAL 3,388,990.00 3,388,990.00 NOTE: ; (1) In Column 1, "Final Budget", and also Column 3 "Budget Balance", enter Total Only fur items 41, 42, 43-44, 45, 46 and 47. (2) In Column 2 "Actual Expenditures", enter amount for EACH ACCOUNT LISTED. STATE OF FLORIDA • . COUNTY OF Indian River I• R. T. "Tim" Dobeck Indian River '—�'---�—, Sheriff, County of Florida, do solemnly ,State of swear flat the foregoing is a true, correct and complete report of all re-ceip • and expenditure: of my office for the year ending the 30th of September, 1982 • N Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day oC October A.D. 19 g� . Nobry Publk, State of Florida at Lard. My Cin n%Wm Expires Dec. 26, 1. Indian River Count. _ CONSENT AGENDA A. Reports on File Received and placed on file in the Office of the Clerk: Traffic Violation Bureau - Special Trust Fund, Month of October, 1982 - $30,058.65. Traffic Violation Fines by Name - October, 1982. B. Release of Easement - Carnell - Resolution 82-127 The Board discussed the following memorandum dated November 16, 1982: TO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: November 16, 1982 Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Michael Wright County Administrator FILE: ER -82-11-02-04 DIVISION _HEAJD.CONCURRENCE SUBJECT: RELEASE OF EASEMENT REQUEST BY TIMOTHY CARNELL atrick Bruce King SUBJECT PROPERTY: LOTS 13 AND 14, BOCK B, UNIT 3, OSLO PARK SJD ' FROM: Betty Davis. REFERENCES: Zoning Department Inspector This is in response to a Release of Easement request by Mr. Timothy Carnell owner of the subject property. It is recommended that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: 1" The County has been petitioned by Mr. Timothy Carnell to release the common side lot 5 foot easements of lots 13 and 14, Block B, Unit 3, Oslo Park Subdivision. The request has been reviewed by Southern Belly Fl.-)rida Power and Light, Florida Cablevision Corporation and the Utility and Right -Of -Way Departments. The Zoning staff analysis, which includes a site visit, showed that drainage would be adequately handled by the existing front, rear and side swales. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: After site inspection by Zoning Inspector Betty Davis, it is the Zoning Departments opinion that to release the common side lot 5 foot easements a$ lots 13 and 14, Block B, Unit 3, Oslo Park Subdivision, would have no adverse effect and would allow the petitioner to utilize these 2 lots as one larger, single family residential, lot. However, if the easements are not released, the petitioner will be denied his request to utilize these 2 lots as one larger parcel., RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the release of the common side lot 5 foot easements of lots 13 and 14, Block B, Unit 3, Oslo Park Subdivision. 1992 5 X 2. i F4 D E C 11982 0.40K 052 fr'�E IP ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unani- mously adopted Resolution 82-127 releasing the common side lot 5' easements of Lots 13 & 14, Block B, -Unit 3, Oslo Park Sub- division, as requested by Timothy Carnell. RESOLUTION NO. 82-127 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, have been requested to release the common side lot 5 foot easements of lots 13 and 14, Block B, Unit 3, Oslo Park Subdivision, according to the Plat of same recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 19 of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida; and WHEREAS, said lot line easements were dedicated on the Plat of Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit 3 for the public utility and drainage purposes; and WHEREAS, the request for such release of easements has been submitted in proper form; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the following lot line easements in Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit 3, shall be released, abandoned and vacated as follows: The common side lot 5 foot easements of lots 13 and 14, Block B, Unit 3, Oslo Park Subdivision, according to the Plat of the same filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Indian River County, Florida, in Plat Book 4, page 19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of the Circuit Court be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute a release of said lot line easements hereinabove referred to in form proper for recording and placing in the Public Records of Indian River.County, Florida. This . 1st ATTEST: o Freda Wright q ' 1 day of December 1982. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: O e Don -C. Scur ock, Jr., Chn Approved and leggy Brandenbu Atiorney v - WK ►2 N'E CeIJ DEC 11982 RELEASE OF EASE . _XT This Release of Easement, executed this 1st g�>< P5 2 Fns;.7 day of December 1982, by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, first party; Mr. Timothy Carnell, whose mailing address is 1134 38th Avenue, S.W., Vero Beach, Florida, 32960, second party; WITNESSETH: That the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration in hand paid by the said second party, does hereby remise, release, abandon, and quit claim unto the said second party forever, all the right, title, interest, claim and demand which the said first party has in and to the following described easements, lying on land situated in the County of Indian River, State of Florida, to -wit: The common side lot 5 foot easements of lots 13 and 14, Block B Unit 3, Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit 3, as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 19, public records of Indian River County, Florida TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same with all singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining and all estate, right, title, interest, equity to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said second Party forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said party has signed and sealed these presents by the parties so authorized by the law and the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: G Don C. Scur9ork7 Jr., C a' man ATTEST: Freda Wright, 47.��00"t RIWP Approved and lega I 141. branden My AttorW F STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day before me an officer duly authorized in the State and County aforesaid to take acknowledgements personally appeared, Don C. Scurlock, Jr., as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,.a political subdivision of the State of Florida, and FREDA WRIGHT, as Clerk of the Circuit Court, to me known to be the persons duly authorized by said County to execute the foregoing instrument and they acknowledged before me that they':executed the same for and on behalf of the said political subdivision. WITNESS by hand and seaJ in the County and State last foresaid this / day of 1982. Gti. • Notary(jublic, State of Fl da at Large Nay Commission Expi res : NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA BONDED THRU GENERAL INSURANCE UNa . (Notary Sea]) MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JULY 8 1986 2 DEC 11982 x NES S D E C 11982 8.009 C. William Koolage - Bond ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the Bond for William Koolage, Indian River Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. 521 1 P' 6E .�.J � � r ,MPORTANT THAT TWO BOND MIE EXECUTED AND QUALIFICATIO r•� STATE OF FLORIDA County of .INDIAN. RIVER ""ERS COMPLETED WITHIN SIXTY DAYP .o o�.„ten KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That We, _. _BILL KOOLAGE ( 1AX nQLAGE) as principal, and ..... UNITED STATES FIDELITY. AND GUARANTY COMPANY BaltimoreMarxland. __......._� as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Governor of the State of Florida, and his successors in office, in the sum of FIVE THOUSAND AND (5000.00) lawful money, for the payment whereof, well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this ._...?,2nd,.. day of _ �Tczm=b The condition of the above obligation is such, That whereas, the above bounden -_ _........B,IZ.L_K04LAGE _ » .._. ---..-._ was, on the .....2Ad__ day of November, A. D. 19--s.2--., elected. T ustees L Indian River Count Hospital District _ -._ _ .._ to hold his office for the term of four years from the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January, A. D. 19.....8.3...._, and until his successor is qualified according to the Constitution and laws of this State. Now, therefore, if the said ...BILL_ KQQLAZ _ shall faithfully perform the duties of his said o$ce, as provided by law, then this obligation to be void, else to be and remain in full force and virtue. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us: BIJd17K00 E ,.> �a''�� GG ♦T� (L. S.) W i tp9s s Vdpsd ...«......... � Witness BUCKINGHAM -WHEELER AGENCY, INC. c se Res,�'detAg en ih es A. Tho s Jr. The above bond is approved this ....x.51 day of The above bond is approved this „..».,. day of lg Surety Jaffies A. Thompson, ,�'r., At'forney-in-Fact comptMuer. Le 1 11-5-64 OE C 11992 P:;�E �_ �D E C 11982 OATH OF OFFICE S'K'ATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF Indian liver I DO SOLE,'11NLY SWEAp that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida; that I am duly qualified to hold office under the Consti- tution of the State, and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of Member, Board of Trustees, Indian River County Hospital District on which I am now about to e4ter, so help me God. William W. ;Koola Sworn to and subscribed before me i this , it �. day of 1' G 7 i (Sign -as you desire camaissio , is, 19 82 i ta�y Public or other in ividual authori .ed to administeroaths My Commission expires MW MM P SM CW F[01M V MY COMMISSION EXPIRES AUG 1319-65 SECRETARY OF STATE $ONIM THRU GENERAL INS4 UNDEAWRITHS THE CAPITOL, TALLAHASSE$, FLORIDA 32304 I accept the office of Member Board of Trustees, Indian River of the County Hospital VistrIct County of . ,i --- p __-r . The above is the oath of office taken by me. In addition to the above office I also hold the office of — Non e (Named office or None) My postoffice address is _. DS -DE 56 815 26th Avenue,.,Vero Beach, Florida.32960 FLORIDA i (Sign as you desire camissi n issued) _ CERTIFIED COPY GENERAL " POWER, OF ATTORNEY . No....... 750�...................: Know all Men by there Presents: ' That UNITED STATES FIDELJTY AND GUAR=4NTY COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Maryland. and having its prin0pal office at the City of Baltimore, in the State of Maryland, does hereby constitute and appoint James A. Thompson, Jr,. of the City of Vero Beach , Scace of Florida its true and lawful attorney in and for the State of Florida ' •i -.�.� y , •• 9 for the following purposes, to wit: To sign its name as surety to, ano to execute, seal and acknowledge any and all bonds, and to respectively do and perform any and all acts and things set forth in the resglution of the Board of Directors of the said UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY, a certified copy of which 0 hereto annexed and made a part of this Power of Attorney; and the said UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMP�NY. through us, its, Board of Directors, hereby ratifies and, =firms all and whatsoever the said James A.-Thompson, .r. Jr. r'r may lawfully do in the premises by vi:tui� of these presents, In Witness Whereof, the said UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY has caused this instrument to be sealed with its corporate seal, duly attested by the signatures of Its Vice -President and Assistant Serra 14th Secretary, this January , A D 19 77 day of UNTIED STATES FIDELITY AN . D GUARANTY COMPANY. {Sigaed) gy„ Bertram .W.,. Sealy, Jr. ...... ... .. .. ' Yica•Preridans (� (Signed)William J. Phelan • � .4arfstaat secreta,,'. STATE OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE CITY. as. On this . 14th day of J a nu a r v . A. D. 197 7 , before me personally came. Bertram V. Sealy,Jr.Vice•Pres nt ids of the UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY 'A RANTY COMPANY and William J. Phelan , Assistant Secretary of said Company, with both of whom I am personelly acquainted, who being by me severally duly sworn, said that they resided in the City of Baltimore, Maryland; that they, the said Bertram W . Sea 1 y , J r . and W i ld.1 i am J. Phelan were respectively the Vice -President ind the Assistant Secretary of the said UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY, the cor• poration described in and which executed the foregoing Pcwer of Attorney; that they each knew the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to said Power of Attorney was such corporate seal, that it was so fixed by order of the Board of Directors of said corpora. tion. and that they signed their names thereto by hLe order :is Vice -President and Assistant Secretary, respectively. of the Company. My commission expires the first day in July, A. D. 19—M.. II' (Sr.AL) (Signed) Herbert J. A0 T,/ .......:_......................�, .... . No.. . ta STATE OF MARYLAND NOTr'tiRI BALT11MORE CTl'Y. Sct' �+ PUBLIC L Robert H. B o u s e . Clark of the Superior Court of" Bal � 1� chi is a Conn of Record, and has a seal, do hereby certify that Herbert J J. Au 1 l ' C1 T, E ire, before whom she annexed affidavits were made, and who has thereto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a . ublic of the State of Maryland, in and for the City of Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn and. authorized by law to administer oaths and take aciuwwieQments, or proof of deeds to be recorded therein. I further certify that I am acquainted with the handwriting of the said Notary, and venly believe the signature to be his genuine signature. In Testimony Whereof, I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of the Superior Court of Baltimore City, .the same bei a Court of Record, thu 14th day of January , A. D. 19 7 7 (S Robert "H. Bots P,-u�19, j 19�� (Signed) DEC to • Ckrk o/ the Superior Court o/ Baltimore City. • DEC 11982 COPY OF RESOLUTION BOOK That whereas, it is necessary for the effectual Transaction of business that this Company appoint agents and attorneys with power and authority to act for it and in its name in States other than Maryland, and in the; Territories of the United States and in the Provinces of the Dominion of Canada and in the Colony of Newfoundlandi Therefore, be it Resolved, that this Company do, and it hereby does, authorize and empower its President or either of its Vice. Presidents in conjunction with its Secretary or one of .its Assistant Secretaries. under its corporate seal. to appoint any parson or persons as attorney or attorneys -in -fact, or agent or agents of said Company, in its name and as its act, to execute and deliver any and all con. tracts guaranteeing the fidelity of persons holding positions of public or private trust, guaranteeing the performances of contracts other than insurance policies and executing or guaranteeing bonds and undertakings, required or permitted in all actions or proceedings, or by law allowed, and , Also, in its name and as its attorney or attomeys•in-fact, or agent or agents to execute and guarantee the conditions of any and all• bonds. recognizances, obligations, stipulations, undertakings or anything in the nature of either of the- same, which are or may by law, municipal or otherwise, or by any Statute of the United States or of any State or Te.-ritory of the United States or of the Pn,vinces of the Dominion of Canada or of the Colony of Newfoundland, or by the rules, regulations, orders, customs, practice or discretion of any board, body, organization, office or officer, local, municipal or otherwise, be allowed, required or permitted to be executed, made, taken, given, tendered, accepted, filed or recorded for the security or protection of, by or for any person or persons, corporation, body, office, interest, municipality or other association or organization whatsoever, in any and all capacities whatsoever, conditioned for the doing or not doing of anything or any conditions which may be provided for in any such bond, recognizance, obligation. stipulation, or undertaking, or .j anything in the nature of either of the same. ; 1, George W. Lennon, J r . � an Assistant Secretary of the UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the original power of attorney given by said Company to James A. Thompson, Jr. Of Vero Beach, Florida , authorizing and empowering him to sign bonds as therein set forth, which power of attorney has never been revoked and is still in full force and effect. And I do further certify that said Power of Attorney was given in pursuance of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of said Company, duly called and held at the office of the Company in the City of Baltimore, on the 11th day of July, 1910, at which meeting a quorum of the Board of Directors was present, and that the foregoing Is a trite and correct copy of said resolution, and the whole thereof as recorded in the minutes of said meeting. In Testimony Whereof I have ereunto set my hand and the seal of the UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY on �' &W - (Date) 9y 4 i Li - Li" -Cj� R•T•IFICATE OF ELECTION STATE OF FLORIDA, County of Indian River OFFIC9 OF SUPERVISION OF ELECTIONS Vero Beach Florida --November 4 82 - ­----------------------- This ----------------------This is to c ertify that 1VIr. - SIZ,L-KQOi.AGE-_ was elected_-------•---Member3_-Hospital -Board--------------------------- ---------------- --------------------- __---_-__-_'--- in and for In ' •----:------------- ---- •----- d.an River. County, at the General Election held on the _ _ 2nd - - - _ day of November, A.D. 19 82. , having received the highest number of votes for said office at said election, a� shown by the Election Returns oi► file in my office. pervisor of El ons W. W. KOOLAGE /111 815 - 26TH AVE., PH. 567-0663 196 VERO BEACH, FL 3a 980 , �2 PAY TOORI R THE 'Lk n \ / - DOLLARS (((+++2804 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32880 2 FOR l 40 6 ?00 S 2? 94 3i- 91 ?_ SG 2110 0 1 1 1 I DEC 11982 F'"'- DEC 11982 PROCLAMATION - MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL 8K 5 p ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved the Proclamation regarding the First Annual Treasure Coast Crown Jewel Marching Band Festival. ,w PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN RECOGNITION OF THE FIRST ANNUAL TREASURE COAST CROWN JEWEL MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL. WHEREAS, on Saturday, December 4, 1982, fourteen of the premier high school.marching bands from around the State of Florida will converge upon Indian River County to exhibit their musical and marching abilities to both the•public-and a panel of judges; and , WHEREAS, this is'the inaugural event in what is intended to become the Annual Treasure Coast Crown Jewel Marching Band Festival, an invitational tournament -originated and sponsored by the Vero Beach High School Community Education Program and Instrumental Music Department, with.tlie support of the Dodger 'c organization and other individuals and•groups around the community; and " WHEREAS,'the competing schools will meet in the Citrus Bowl at Noon on December 4th for preliminary performances and O Y judging, with the top five bands meeting in the finals at Dodgertown Saturday evening beginning at 7:30 P.M. to compete for honors in each of three classes; Emerald, Ruby and Opal; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the residents of Indian River County, extends a warm welcome to these young 'and talented competitors and expresses our appreci- ation for the entertainment and good times which are sure to accompany this festive event. ATTEST: By FREDA WRIGHT, Clerk APPROVED..) AND LE 2t/ By CH ISTR� Assis gar D E C 11982 L_____- JTO FORM UFJF,;CIES : HER Id. PAULL `" t County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By DON C. SCURLOCK, J Chairman 2 X36 11982 a aK Fut DISCUSSION ABOUT ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR SOUTHEAST ENTERPRISE, INC. Chairman Scurlock asked why the Board was receiving the material today instead of last week. Community Development Director King explained that they believed the original questions had been answered but at a subsequent discussion he had with the Attorney, some additional information was needed. He explained that there was a change in seven acres of submerged land and this was not included in the calculations for density. FLORIDA LAND COMPANY APPEAL - RIVER BEND 'The Board reviewed the following memorandum: TO: The Honorable Members of the Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Art Challacombe Planning Dept. Mgr. DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: Patrick Bruce King, AIL FROM: Mary Jane V. .eM` Goetzfried J Staff Planner DATE: October 18, -1982 FILE: IRC-82=SP-54,#69C SUBJECT; FLORIDA LAND'S APPEAL OF RIVERBEND SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITION REFERENCES: Letter from Steve L. Henders, dated September 7, 1982. It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS: On July 22, 1982, Mr. Richard Van Slyke, representing Florida Land Company, submitted an application for site plan approval to revise the previously approved River Bend project. Th(, initial phase of the development consists of 116 dewelliu& units located on a 38.3 acre tract'of.land situated to the west of Highway A -1-A. In April of 1982, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site plan for the entire River Bend. project . - This action w. taken prior to the adoption of the Thoroughfare Plan, however, the Plan was approved by the Board of County Commissioners in January of 1982. The Plan designates Highway A -1-A as av arterial, potentially requiring 120' of right-Qf-way. 'Trite .Department of Transportat-i.on, undet- Florida Statues 163..!'`,O, completely endorses the projected right-o'f-way needs for this State Road. One hundred feet of right-of-way exists in the area of the River Bend project. At the time of the original site plan approval the developer did not dedicate the additional right-of-way specified by the Plan. Due to the design of the proposed development the structural setbact: = adequately satisfied this requirement. The subsequent site plan submitter to revise the initial. T-1hase of the project now proposes a 6' high, 2-1/2' vide, -1conex-p-te block wall to be cons true ted , at varying points, on ithe z L ght- of-way' line. This proposal does not conform to the Thorniigh- fare Element of Indian River County's. adopted Comprehensive Plan. On August 26 , 1982, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site plan application with the condition that an additional 10' be provided for right-of-way. This condition can be accomodated by the relocation of the proposed wall to 10' west of the existing right-of-way lino. RECOMMENDATION: It is the Planning Staff's recommendation that the appeal of the condition of site plan approval for the River Bend project be denied; based on non-conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. D E C 11982 15 LL - DEC 11992 BOOK P,." �„,,e qq F: u t The Chairman stated that this item was,a continuation of the November 3, 1982 public hearing. Steve Henderson, Attorney representing Florida Land Company, approached the Board and stated that this was an appeal of the site plan approval. Lengthy discussion took place regarding the site plan approval and the fact that the building of a wall was approved, but required that .it be moved 10' away from the right-of-way. Attorney Henderson commented that the price of building the wall was to give a dedication to the County.. Discussion ensued as to what should be stipulated in the dedication. Attorney Brandenburg explained that there were some timing difficulties in relation to the site plan. The benefit of entering into the proposed agreement with Florida Land Co. would be to eliminate their ability to present arguments. He added that if the Board decided this was not what what it wanted to do, then it did not have to go with the agreement. A copy of the site plan under discussion was presented to the Board for review by the Planning Department. Attorney Brandenburg felt the agreement was reasonable, and that the County would be in a fairly good position if it entered into the agreement. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between Florida Land Co. and the County. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried with a vote of 4 to 1,. with Commissioner Fletcher voting in opposition. Robert Reider, 1150 Reef Road, expressed concern that the major site plan was approved with 19 conditions; he felt this would create a follow-up problem. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Fletcher, the Board unanimously agreed to close the public hearing. The Board decided to revoke the original Motion because the public hearing was not officially closed when the Motion was made. z _ MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, that the Board grant the appeal to the extent of the terms of the agreement, and authorize the signature of the Chairman,;after receiving a copy from Florida Land Co. Commissioner Fletcher commented that the County had the opportunity of acquiring the right-of-way at this point - it was called good planning. He would be voting in opposition. Commissioner Lyons noted that the site plan was approved with a set of rules which were changed - he felt the Board had to stay with the rules at the time the site plan was approved. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried with a vote of 4 to 1, with Commissioner Fletcher voting in opposition. The Agreement with Florida Land Co. and the County will be made a part of the Minutes when received. DEC 11982 l� n' p UtZu 0 0 1992 n SANITARY LANDFILL - PURCHASE OF 40 ACRES The Board discussed the following memorandum dated November 18, 1982: 10: DATE: November 18, 1982 FILE: Board Of County Commissioners Through: Michael Wr ' ght Administrato SUBJECT : Purchase of 40 Acres FROM: Terrance G. Pinto REFERENCES: Utilities Director Attached is a copy of a letter from John W. Bradley, dated November 4, 1982 offering to sell 40 acres of land next to the Sanitary Landfill to Indian River County for $4,000.00 per acre, I feel that we will need to obtain fill dirt from some source within the next year. I recommend that the Board of County Commissioners consider having this property appraised. Funding is to come from the renewal and replacement account. This has been confirmed by Mr. Barton and Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., the Landfill Consulting Engineers. The current balance in this account is $200,000.00. MOTION WAS MADE by COmmissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, that the Board authorize the Administrator to receive appraisals on the 40 acres of land as recommended by Utilities Director Pinto. A brief discussion ensued regarding the need for a landfill in the North County. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPDATE The Board reviewed the following memorandum dated November 18, 1982 from Lynn Williams, Acting General Services Director. TO: Honorable Members of the DATE: November 18, 1872 FILE: Agenda Board of County Commissioners December 1, 1982 THRU; Michael Wright County Administrator SUBJECT: Telephone System Update FROM: Lynn Williams,' REFERENCES: Acting Gener Services Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS At the October 20, 1982 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, a Southern Bell Telephone Representative presented a proposal for upgrading the Dimension Telephone System now serving the Indian River County Administration Building and Courthouse. Costs invol- ved with the upgrade are an $8,000 one time charge and $470 addit- ional monthly equipment charge. Mr. Gene Morris, Tax Collector, had contacted Mr. Marc McEwen of Southern Bell in regards to a separate telephone system for his office. Mr. Morris, is concerned about a delay occurring in transfer of calls into his office area from the switchboard attendant. Staff estimates the Tax Collector telephone traffic to make up approximately 20% to 25% of all incoming telephone traffic. This percentage will vary according to the time of year. Staff expects a sharp increase after the mailing of tax bills. Mr. Morris is concerned about this particular time period since we have not experienced the telephone traffic involved while on this telephone system. The switchboard attendant now handles an average of 1200 to 1300 calls per day. The Property Appraiser's office and Super- visor of. Elections both expressed similar concerns except for different functions, i.e.,.Homestead Exemptions and Election Day. Staff was directed during budget hearings to search for methods to reduce long distance telephone usage and better control all. associa.".ed costs. At the time our present sy.,°tem was ins-Cal.led the opf:ion of station message recording was not available without considerably more expense. Our Dimension System Computer was purchased and installed before occupancy of this building so as to take advantage of a payment program available at that time. In December 1981 Staff requested Southern Bell investigate what options were available that would identify outgoing long distance calls, At the time we occupied the Administration Building, the PSC (Public Service Commission) would not allow an upgrade of the system without changing all equipment and rewriting the Finance Agreement. DEC 119 2 19 2 PAGE : arc ��� DE C 11982 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS BOOK �n U C The proposed upgrade will alleviate an existing overload ccndition on both the switchboard attendant and the equipment. With the present system and the total number of extensions now installed, we have expansion capacity remaining for twenty (20).additional tele- phone extensions. Any additional extensions will require a minor upgrade. Additionally the off-loading of approximately one-third (1/3) of the switchboard attendant handled incoming calls will reduce the number of busy signals the public receives and the actual waiting time involved in reaching an office. Station message detail recording, one feature offered, will provide a printout of each stations long distance calls. Staff feels the advantages available in respect to identifying long distance and Suncom calls, will enable us to ear mark areas of abuse and take necessary steps to correct them. Actual long distance charges would then be assigned to the funds as they apply to the various departments. Staff consulted the Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Clerk of the Court and Supervisor of Elections in a meeting November 16, 1982. The Property Appraiser and Tax Cdllector agreed to contribute $2,000 each toward the initial upgrade charge of $8,000. The remaining $4,000 will be paid from the Telephone Account number 001-251-519-34.11 in the General Services Division Budget. An additional monthly charge of $470.00 will be offset by an expected reduction in long distance service cost of approximately 10 to 150 of the monthly cost or $100 to $150. Alternative "A" Authorize Staff to proceed with arrangements to upgrade the telephone - system as proposed by Southern Bell, with the Tax Collector and Property Appraiser sharing the one time cost, with a $2,000 contri- bution each to offset installation costs. Authorize Staff to make arrangements with Finance Department to charge back long distance calls to each department not in the General Fund. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends approval of Alternative "A" as stated. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the telephone problem, and it was noted that the receptionist was handling between 1,500 to 1,600 calls a day. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously accepted staff's recommendation for the telephone system update. TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL - APPOINTMENTS The Board next discussed the following information: The Honorable Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman Indian River County Board of Commissioners 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 Subject: Annual Appointment of Council Members Dear Chairman Scurlock: ACTION DEPARTMENT Commissioners Administrator Attorney Personnel Public Works Ccmn °unity Dev. Utiliti-s Finence Other In accordance with Council's Rules of Organization; the December meeting -is designated as the Annual Meeting, at which time the appointment of all county, one municipal). It should be noted that all alternates must be members and alt-rnates is to occur. It is, therefore, requested -that the Board of County Comnmissioners take the necessary action to appoint mem- bers and alternates for the upcoming year. In the case of Indian River County three members as well as three alternates need to be appointed (two elected officials. Additionally, the bylaws do not specifically indicate that municipal appointments must be either appointed or approved by the county. Each county is assigned the number of appointments and the method for making the appointments is left to the discretion and cooperation of the local governments in each area. Finally, it would be appreciated if the County would notify the Council of the appointments, including mailing addresses and telephone numbers, as soon as possible so. -.-.that information can be provided to each member in a timely fashion for the meeting of December 17th. Should you have any questions on this matter please contact me at your earliest convenience. Yours trul Sam Shannon Executive Director SS:cs cc: Joe B. Suit, Jr. Edward J. Nolan Lee E. Johnston Pat Flood, Jr. Jay A. Smith 620 s. diode highway p.o. drawer 396 ._-stuat, florido, 33495.0396 ® ohonA f1051 2R&A113 DEC 11982 21 DISTRIBUTION LIST Commissioners Administrator Attorney Personnel Public Works Community Dev. Utilities Finance Ott -r ry adrpmon ler mourice sny+der Was chairman -- cormoc c conohon som shonnon ..... secreteru/tr4,n0wer �... ra».nitilm direde► DEC 11982 x ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Fletcher, the Board unanimously approved the appointment of John Todd, of Indian River Shores, to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. Commissioner Bird commented that, in the future, the terms should be for two years, and recommended that the municipalities consider this suggestion. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Fletcher, the Board unanimously approved the appointment of Commissioner Lybns and Commissioner Bird to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, that Chairman. Scurlock be appointed as an alternate for Commissioner Lyons, and Commissioner Wodtke be appointed as an alternate for Commissioner Bird. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried with a vote of 4 to 1, with Commissioner Wodtke voting in opposition. MOBILE HOME ADVISORY BOARD REQUEST The Board reviewed the following letter from Edward S. Davis, Jr.: � � i L Telephone• (305) 587-8000 October 18, 1982 I \_ Board of County Commissioners : Indian River County 1840 25th Street, Suite N-158 Vero Beach, Florida 32960 aune m TehtphMa (305) 424-1012 Gentlemen: - ' Ordinance 81-35 of Indian River County crbated the Mobile Home Advisory Board, and Section 5 thereof sets fbrth the duties of the -members of the Board. Included in these duties are the requirements that the Mobile Home Advisory Board hear complaints and grievances related to Mobile Home living, and that it issue Its -findings, conclusions and recommendati oars thereon to the Mard 4f Count:' of Indian River County. FINDINGS: Complaints have been re.cei ved 'by the . Mobil c Home Advi s�--k-y Board to the effect that recreational facilities within some mobile home parks have not been provided in a timj0y manner as promised by developers. 2. St.'Lucie County presently has an Ordinance affecting mobile home parks which reads as follows.- 4N. ollows:"N. Parks may be constructed in phases. No phase shall contain less than ten (10) acres. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued by the Building and Zoning Department for each phase, subject to the following: (1) The St. Lucie County Health Department has given written approval of the water and sewerage disposal systems as constructed; (2) The County Engineering Department has given its written approval of the drainage and street systems as constructed; (3) All recreation facilities shown on the approved plans shall be completed before any Certificate of Occupancy is issued for any phase; (4) All other improvements for each phase shown on the approved plans shall be completed be -,`u ,& i Certificate of Occupancy is issued fur that ` phase." RECOMMENDATION: We hereby recgmmend that the Board of County CoMP ssioners of Indian River County, -Florida adopt an O.rdinancc tb the same: effect -as proyi"ded in St.Aci a County. if fu"ther inf rmation is r,-.quired, the members of the Mohi7e Home Adv•lsory Board place themselves at your disposal. Very truly yciprs, MOB11-F. •HOME„AUTSORY BOARD By: 41 .4 - Edward S. aims Jrd DEC 11982 Chairman 23 P��6 D E C 11982 Attorney Brandenburg stated that this item was deferred from the November 3, 1982 meeting, and..it was a request for further action. Edward S. Davis, Jr. approached the Board and discussed his letter, which requested an ordinance that would require the recreational facilities of a mobile home park be completed before the certificate of occupancy is granted. 10 Commissioner Fletcher concurred with his request, and he thought it might also be the time to.address mobile home recreational facilities being used for protection during storms. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Fletcher, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, that this item be referred to the County Attorney for a public hearing. Commissioner Bird commented that this had been discussed before and there was some question as to whether people should stay in a mobile home building during a threatened disaster. - s Commissioner Wodtke agreed that there was quite a disagreement, and Civil Defense did not think this would be a safe place. Commissioner Bird suggested that if it was determined that the recreational structure wat- hurricane -proof, then it could be considered and discussed at the public hearing. A brief discussion ensued. The Chairman stated that the Attorney could make preparation for a public hearing, and notify the Mobile Home Advisory Board. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR PROMOTION OF STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF PRESENT DRINKING AGE The Board reviewed the following information from the Indian River Baptist Association: RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION: PROPOSING THE RAISING OF THE LEGAL DRINKING AGE IN FLORIDA Whereas, teenage alcoholism is increasing at an unprecedented rate in our state and nation with an estimated 5009000 adolescent alcoholics in the United States; and Whereas, at age 19, the present legal drinking age, an individual is still in a critical stage of personality development and of social, emotional, and mental growth; and Whereas, with the legal drinking age of 19 years alcoholic beverages are readily available to children ages 12 thru 19 years through their older teenage acquaintances; and Whereas, virtually all of the estimated 1210001,000 alcoholics in the United States began experimenting with alcohol during their adolescent and even pre -adolescent years; and Whereas, 60 percent of highway fatalities involving persons age 16-24 are alcohol related; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Indian River Baptist Association urge the County Councils of the Tri -County area to promote the strict enforcement of the present legal drinking age and that a copy of this resolution be sent to -the County Councils of the Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin Counties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that individual members of our churches be en•- couraged to address the respective legislators calling for an increase of the legal drinking age in Florida to 21 years; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Florida Baptist State Convention Resolution Committee encouraging a similar resolution to be brought before the meeting of the Florida Baptist Convention in Tampa, Florida, November 15,16,1T, 1982; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that our churches and individual members be urged to make every effort to promote healthy Christian attitude and life-styles in our home,; and communities that will be the strongest deterrent against alcohol and other substances abuse among the youth of our communities, and to offer through our churches' ministry, programs that will meet the needs of our young people who are presently and misguidely seeking to fill those needs through alcohol and other substance abuse. Mo,ion to adopt was moved, seconded and carried. 25 INDIAN RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Resolutions Committee Theresa Buss, Chairman Stan Sanford Gary Towmsend P U�8 r OEC 11982 {?K52Pf U Commissioner Fletcher believed the drinking age should remain as it was; he thought if a person was old enough to vote and fight, he was old enough to drink. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, that the Board show its approval and support of the resolution of the Indian River Baptist Association. Commissioner Wodtke believed alcohol and driving was a problem and did not feel that the raising of the drinking age would have that much effect on the driving situation. A brief conversation followed in this regard. W THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and defeated with a vote of 0 to 5. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously agreed to respond to the Indian River Baptist Association, indicating to them that the County would suppott'- the strict enforcement of the legal drinking age in Indian River County. SEBASTIAN VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SQUAD The Board reviewed the following letter dated November 15, 1982: Sebastian Volunteer Ambulance Squad A DIVISION OF Sebastian Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Squad, Inc. P. O. Box 539 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA - 32958 15 November 1982 Indian River County Commissioners 1840 25th Street - -- Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Dear Cam issioners: We have received our application for State Certification of our ambulances. I am requesting from you, a Certificate of Need, so we may continue serving the public of North Indian River County. At this time I would also like to thank you fcr your past help and approving our fiscal 1982-1983 Budget. Voluntarily yours, Joy Snell,. Chief Volunteer Ambulance Squad ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the request for Certificate of Need from the Sebastian Volunteer Ambulance Squad. DEC 1 198Z 2 PAU 27 Lil a) i'��/9��:i..:i`.`^'jia.� `.,.r -..—.__ �i..�i'y�imf•.V `�,....i�.zi �'.. ^. ' s., ty EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY WHEREAS, the Ambu&nee Senv i,ee pnov i dea quaP.ity emengeney medicatseAviceA to tfte.eiazew od INDIAN RIVER County; 9 and, thence has been demonstrated that these !A a need Jon thio ambuP.anee saviee to opvtate in thiz county to provide eas en#.i.ae uAv cea to the vWzend o f thi.6 County; and, ' WHEREAS, the above ambutance,seAvyice had indicated that it utW eampey with aft the requ kementd o6 the Emergency Medicat SeAvi.cea Act of 1973, the BoaJcd o6 County Commiu ioneu o f INDIAN RIVER County heh eb y -c s.6ues a Cef+. i6 i,ca to o f Pubt i c Convenience and Necez.6—am-Fulfance company {nor the yea&1983 In .cszuc ng thiA eerxigcate it is understood that the above named ambutanee uAv ic.e wiU meet the ltequ.iAementa of State Leg i -s*tat on and prov de emergency zav ieez, on a twenty-6ouA hou& bad.ca bon the 6o.P.eoutcng area (s) s in Indian River County. Adopted: December 1, 1982 on'Scur oc a r. s.canerd N - / s 1 �1 ADDITION TO AGENDA MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Fletcher, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, that the Board add an item concerning the Indian River County Volunteer Ambulance Squad to the agenda as an emergency item. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SQUAD ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the request for a Certificate of Need from the Indian River County Volunteer Ambulance Squad. I DEC 11982 27-B I C-) U-1 Am I,` 4_1 ti V.2iir'-i EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY WHEREAS, the INDIAN RIVER COUNTY VOLUNTEER Ambu&nce SeAvice WvideA quatity emeAgency meditcat AeAvkees, to the &Wzem oj TNnTAN RTUE]R County; and, . . . . . . WHEREAS, there has been demonAtkated that there i-6 a need jox this ambulance .6env ice to operate in th" county to pikovide leazentiatzexvice6 to the citizens o Chia jr, .and WHEREAS, the above ambutan&.6eAvice ha4 indicated that it u,[U compty with att the :,J! .kequi&ement6 o6 the EmeAgency Medicat SeAviceA Act o4 1973, the Boated o6 County V.- Commis os INDIAN RIVER County heAeby ia,6ue6 a CvW6icate os Pubtie Convenience and 11if- MA-4-My to tw am company Son the yeah 1983 In is.6uing thiA cextijicate it 1,6 andeutood that the above named ambulance 4 7" uxW meet the uquiumentis oj State Legi-istation and provide emeAgency .6eAviceA6 a twenty- Souk hou& baai4 Son the jottming mea (4) IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. Cal DECEMBER li 1982 IN ZZA ChakAMak_ boakd 'D o c6m C. eC 4ton DON URLOCK, JR. 1111 V .4 � y_n"ih,.; ;. �t`Y i�-+,�•• � �� t �� �Mt .� �r M � ii •� 1 .r��..- .:Y"���'a "s`f Mo r 'Vj I I I •R "SAVE OUR COAST PROGRAM--- RESOLUTION 82-128 ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 82-128 confirming the County's desire to participate in the State of Florida, Department of Natural Resources' "Save Our Coast" Program. • �n x PAU,E 1L 4 D EC 11982 28 rsix DEC 11982 ��U., RESOLUTION NO. 82- 128 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY'S DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' "SAVE OUR COAST" PROGRAM. WHEREAS, Indian River County has recognized the need to acquire and preserve for recreational purposes beachfront land on the Atlantic Ocean, and WHEREAS, Indian River County called for a referendum of qualified voters of Indian River County on the.question of whether to issue up to $5,000,000 in general obligation bonds to be used for the purchase of beachfront property on the Atlantic Ocean, and - WHEREAS, the voters of Indian River County approved the issuance of the bonds and the County Commission subsequently adopted a bond resolution authorizing the bonds, and WHEREAS, Indian River County now desires to participate in the State of Florida "Save Our Coast" Program to maximize the resources of the County and the State in a cooperative effort, and WHEREAS, the proceeds of the County bond issue may be used to match state funds for the purchase of beachfront property on the Atlantic Ocean under the "Save Our Coast" Program, and • _ - +aT a WHEREAS, Indian River County intends to file for validation of the bonds within the next week making the funds available within eighty (80) days, and WHEREAS, Indian River County intends to use the proceeds to purchase beachfront property and use other funds when available to develop the areas purchased for outdoor recreation and to continuously budget sufficient funds to maintain and operate the sites as developed, and WHEREAS, Indian River County intends to develop the areas acquired in stages with initial recreational activities to commence as soon as possible after acquisition, and WHEREAS, all properties acquired under the "Save Our Coast" and Beach Bond Program will be devoted to recreational purposes in perpetuity. -1- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. The foregoing recitals are confirmed. 2. The County Administrator is directed to commence the process of reviewing available beachfront properties for possible acquisition and once prioritized to conduct surveys, including the location of the mean high water line, ten-year title searches, history of past property tax assessments and further seek direction of the County Commission prior to conducting negotiations with the respective property owners. 3. The Secretary to the County Commission shall forward a copy of this resolution to Ney C. Landrum, Director of the Division of Recreation and Parks, Department of Natural Resources. — "`` 4. The Governor of the State of Florida and Cabinet and the Director of the Division of Recreation and Parks are requested to favorably consider Indian River County for inclusion in currently available funds under the "Save Our Coast" Program. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Wodtke who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lyons and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: ' Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye Vice -Chairman A. Grover Fletcher Aye Commissioner Patrick B. Lyons Aye Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Aye Commissioner Dick Bird Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 1st day of December , 1982. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY G DON C. SCURLCTCK, JR. Chairman Attest: APPROVED TO��� AND LEG e"FFT�'IEN,�l .e� By Attorney D E C 11982 -2- x 52 PAsc 1 I C E C 11992 Fx,uL52; BEACH ACQUISITION SUB -COMMITTEE Commissioner Bird advised that it would be helpful if a sub -committee were formed to work closely with staff in assessing the beachfront needs. He then recommended the following: Attorney Darrell Fennell; Harry Offutt, CPA; Bob Koehler, banker;. Dick Bird, Commissioner; and Al McAdam, of Indian River Shores. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke,.SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved Commissioner Bird's recommendation for the Beach Acquisition Sub -Committee. Discussion ensued. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. Attorney Brandenburg inquired if his office would provide legal assistance, instead of the Sub -Committee. Commissioner Bird responded affirmatively. He inf-ermed the Board that staff was preparing a map designating the parcels that the County owns and that are available to the public. The Sub -Committee would work with the Tax Assessor and try to make a determination as to where they need to acquire additional oceanfront property. Once that had been determined, Commissioner Bird stated they would contact the individual property owners. He commented the first preference would be an outright donation; the second choice would be a combination of a donation and purchase; and the third would be a purchase. BEACH & SHORES DISCUSSION Commissioner Wodtke advised the Board that he received a call from Congressman Bill Nelson regarding the reef "J 7 M M project with the Army Corps of Engineers, who advised that it would be a long time before the money for the project would be available. Each committee should get involved with some phase of the funding, and he wondered if it would be possible to utilize the expertise of the Finance Advisory Board in this matter. Finance Director Barton reported that the City was trying to lobby to have the sabecon reef restored to the project - they would prefer both the pumping and the sabecon reef. Discussion followed, and it was determined that the two projects complemented one another. Commissioner Lyons stated that this was a research and development project, and the Corps of Engineers indicate that you get ten years worth of beach every time it is - pumped. He stated that the only way he knew how to restore the beach was to pump. Commissioner Wodtke stated he would like for the committee to come up with alternatives as well as cost figures, and they need involvement from the City. He noted that the key to the project was how it was to be funded. Commissioner Bird agreed it would be a complex formula. The Chairman felt they would have to look at some alternate financing. Commissioner Fletcher argued that they were putting the question in the form of "how do you want to pay for it" and not "how do you want to do it." Debate continued, and it was stressed how important it was to consider beach preservation. COMPLAINT REGARDING HUTCHINSON UTILITIES, INC. AND THE MOORINGS DEVELOPMENT CO. The Board reviewed the letter dated November 22, 1982 from Attorney Jerome F. Kramer, as follows: DEC 11982 32 Qac 2 PA�1 18 r—BOOKDEC 1198a �_y JEROME F. KRAMER W. E. RODDENSERRY CARROLL F. PALMER ROBERT F. JAFFE THOMAS C. PALMER KRAMER, RoDDENBERRY, PALMER, JAFFE & PALMER ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW 3339 CARDINAL DRIVE -POST OFFICE BOX 3383 VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960 TELEPHONE (30S) 231-6SI6 OF COUNSEL W. F. HYER (TEXAS BAR) CABLE: VEROLAW HYER, MATTHEWS 6 REITER HOUSTON, TEXAS November 22, 1982 WASHINGTON OFFICE 2001 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22202 Board of County Commissioners Indian River County ,Vero Beach, -Florida 32960 Gentlemen: Enclosed is a Complaint filed pursuant to Subsection 4(f), of the Utility Act of Indian River County (Chapter 59-1380; Laws of Florida, 1959). The Complaint is self-explanatory, and as attorney for the Complainants, we hereby request that consideration of the Complaint by the Board be made at the earliest possible Board meeting now scheduled for Decemher 1, 1982. Specifically, we request that considers L. -Lon of this Complaii..t he placed on the agenda for that mee•Iiug and that copies: of the Complaint be made available to each County Com- missioner and to such other interested patties as may be designated by the Chairman of the Board, but including speci- fically Hutchinson utilities Inc. and the Moorings Development Company. We 4hall, of course, expect to be heard at that meeting. - Sincerely, J ome F. Kramer Attorney Brandenburg suggested to the Board that they listen to the Complaint and see if there are any comments; then review the matter and if the Board would deem it necessary, a public hearing could be scheduled. Jerome Kramer, Attorney on behalf of the property owners who signed the Complaint, reviewed and discussed the following material with the Board: COMPLAINT TO: Board of County Commissioners Indian River_ County .Vero Beach, Florida 3296n RE: Complaint against operation, charges and rates and County sewer franchise for The Moorings.er INTRODUCTION This Complaint is presented under the authorityof Subsec- tion 4(f) of Chapter 59-1380 (House Bill 251 Subsec ), Laws of Florida (1959), otherwise known as the "Utility Act of Indian Rive County"; r Y , as further implemented by Subsection (f) of Section 24-26 of the Indian River County Code. The Complainants a 1ePresented by the undersigned,s are user's and potential users .of -the sewer f4cilities originally installed and operated b The Moorings s under Y an exclusive utility franchise approved on or about October 11, 1973 by Count R - ution No. 73-69, and currently being operated b Y esol�� -Utilities, Inc, under a second "exclusive" y Hutchinson franchise approved for the same area by County Resolution No. 81-58 on or about August 19, 1981. The Complaint concerns "the rates, charges and Operation- of such utili ' set fortis. Y" as and for the reasuTrs hereinafi:E:r THE SECOND "EXCLUSIVE" FRANCHISE TO HUTCHINSON IS INVALID AND VOID Upon information and belief, Hutchinson apparently operated and maintained the Moorings sewer system, as agent for the Mo Ings, for some ten months prior to-August,1981. or - Early in July, 1981, a "Hutchinson Utility Company" made application to the Board of County Commissioners for transfer of the franchise f the Moorings to Fsutcbinson. At a County Commission meetin rom J111y 15, 1)81, at the request of Hutchinson,. a g on transfer Public hearing for aFF r. ��val Of the " proposal - was set for August 19, 1981.• and an appropriate Notice was published on July 28 1981. ��y �1� C � -s �'`a�7iTs Y e r �+ �,P M .. �� .. ; � � f ++.'N `q� �'• ."tb� ��'. } e� 9. °",,..r ,. t � j� _+ � - -. e� - BOOK 221 . 11982 The public hearing was held on August 19, 1981, and Resolution No. 81-58 was approved granting "Hutchinson Utilities Inc." the "exclusive franchise, right and privilege to erect, construct, operate and maintain a sewer system within the prescribed terri- tory * * * it. - - The "prescribed territory" was the same territory which was the subject of the earlier exclusive franchise granted to the Moorings Development Co. in October, 1973. There is nothing,in Resolution No. 81-58 transferring, or otherwise rescinding or repealing the earlier Moorings franchise. Indeed, under Sub- section (g)(1, 2 and 3) of the County "Utility Act", no transfer of the franchise could take place without Board approval at a public hearing. Moreover, under the.express terms of the original franchise, Section 13: "The Company, (Moorings) shall not sell or transfer its plant or system to another nor transfer any rights under this franchise to another without the approval of the Board ***" Not only was there no express approval of the transfer of the franchise, but there wds no request for and no apprc)val of the sale or transfer of the Moorings "plant or system to another". Upon information and belief, no such sale or transfer of the Moorings "plant or system" has ever been made to either the "Hutchinson Utility Company" nor to "Hutchinson Ui:i ] itiv- Inc Further, upon information and belief, aieithcwr of the letter h o- e ever taken any steps to erect or construct a plane or system pursuant to the express terms of the "exclusive" franchise pur- portedly granted to them under Resolution No. 8158. If the purported "exclusive" franchisee .under Resoliitiori ' No . 81-58 has neither acquired the Moorings plant or system in the franchised area, nor otherwise erected or constructed a plant or system of its own in the franchised area, then it has no authciity, either as a transferee under the original Moorings franchise, or as an erector or constructor under Resolution 81-58 to charge users for connection to or for use of the system, except possibly as agent for the original and subsisting franchisee. - 2 - In view of the foregoing, the Board was without authority to grant the purported "exclusive" franchise to Hutchinson Utilities Inc., and Resolution No. 81-58 should be rescinded in its en- tirety. Otherwise, users are facing obligations to two mutually exclusive franchise owners, and the County does not know which, if either, are responsible to properly operate and maintain the franchised sewer facility. THE INCREASE IN CONNECTION CHARGES AND RATES GRANTED IN THE SECOND "EXCLUSIVE" FRANCHISE IS ALSO INVALID AND VOID Apart from the fact that the second "exclusive" franchise purportedly granted by County Resolution No. 81-58 is invalid azld void for the aforesaid reasons, the increase in connection charges and user rates is specifically invalid and void for failure to comply with the express provisions of the County "Utility Act" and Code. If that resolution purports to involve a transfer of the original franchise, it also fails to meet the requirements of the original franchise for increasing such charges and rates. Without conceding that the connection charges and rates under the Moorings original franchise were proper, the Complainants contend that there was no showing sufficient to justify the 20% increase in connection charges and 30% increase in user rates granted by the Board in their approval of the otherwise invalid Resolution No. 81-58 on August 19, 3981. First, if this was intended to be a transfer of the origi.n�_:l franchise, the original franchise in Section 14(2)(c) provided that "no change may be made by the company in the basis of its rates without first making application therefor and public hear- ing thereon". Further, in Section 18 of the original franchise, any increase requires approval of the Board after a public hearing. If this was intended to be an independent franchise, -rather than a transfer, the applicant would quite clearly have to justify its charges and rates.. What is to be taken in:.o account to justify original and/or increases in connection charges and rates? Under the original 19 8- n'�. ` rk ti4q{ r �y; � w, - G 1 i C ..{.�^ DEC, 11982 franchise to the Moorings, Section 14 provided that such charges and rates "shall be fair and reasonable and designed to meet all necessary costs of the service, including a fair rate of return .on the net valuation of its properties devoted thereto under efficient and economical management". In this case, since Hutchinson apparently does not own any of the "properties", they are not entitled to any rate of return on the net valuation of such properties. Moreover, they should not be entitled to impose connection charges whose sole purpose can only be to re- cover their investment in such properties; in this case zero. The "official" minutes (Secretary's) of the August 19, 1991 public hearing indicated that the only justification for the aforesaid increases in connection charges and rates was a repre- sentation by a principal of Hutchinson that "the current rate structure is based upon a direct operating cost of $130,000.00 per year; it has nothing to do with capital value". A C.P.A. for Hutchinson informed the Board "that a 9% to 10% profit is also built into the rate structure". There is ilio indication in the "official" minutes of what was included in the "direct operating" costs nor on what the 9% to 10% profit was based. However, if you will review the tapes (or unofficial minutes) of that public hearing, you will find that any attempt to bre;-'_Y down and identify the so-called "direct operating" costs was avoided, and further that the "9% to 10% profit" was based on such direct operating costs. In fact, you will find that the Hutchinson C.P.A. contended that based on figures from the original franchise (The Moorings)', the direct -operating cost was on the order of $110,000.00 plus; that Hutchinson estimated an increase in such costs to $130,000.00; that it based its profit on 9% to 10% of original direct operating cost and added that to the esti- mated increased cast; with an expectation of collections on the order of $40,000.00 to cover the foregoing:' In other words, the rate increase was designed to cover the estimated increased direct operating cost plus their profit based on such cost. 4 Y r � i Complainants contend that at worst the County Commission was misled as to the direct operating cost asserted as a basis for the increased connection charges and•rates; and at best, the County Commission failed to inquire fully into the basis for such direct operating costs as justification for the requested increases. Upon information and belief, the amount represented as "direct operating cost" in fact also included at least the following: 1. Interest expenses at 10% on total investment. 2. Annual replacement amortization. 3. Return on investment 1 1/2% over interest charge, and 4. 10% overhead and profit. The foregoing is based on unaudited "Sewer Service Rate Justification Information" supplied by the Moorings Development Company to several of the Complainants on or about March 1, 1975, -ra dopy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. That "Informal tion" showed that the total direct "sewer operations costs" for the month of February, 1975 was $1,824.37, and based on that monthly cost, the "Estimated Total Annual Sewer Operation Costs." would be $21,892.44. While it is possible that such direct annual operating costs have increased over the last six or seven years, it is not likely that they have increased to "130,000.0011. In fact, since the number of residential'units in the franchise area have increased substantially over::the same six or seven years, the actual cost per residential unix: should have decrensed rather than increased as represented by Hutchinson at tbe AugLi�.t 19, 1981 public hearing. In view of the foregoing, that increase in connection charges and user rates was unjustified and should be rescinded ab initio • with a refund or credit to every user. HUTCHINSON HAS BREACHED THE ESCROW PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 81-58 Without regard wo whether the franchise granted under County Resolution No. 81-58 is valid, the fact is"that Section 17 of said Resolution has been breached. The Resolution provides in - 5 - 2 PAGE 224 �/J� '//� �W�:MPi� �:� � J:...� .j `F +T.^F'T 'i t.e?�,'" '��=j�Y� i?- br. p.:atc'•�i�P;�ft �t; •N '.`. ir.:sh �.. ..... a .. � .._ �. �'t .{ b, { +VLM l°+11� .�`y� DEC. 11982 6Oox 2 said Section 17 that "Ten percent (10%) of the gross rates charged and received by the corporation.(Hutchinson Utilities Inc.) shall be placed in an interest-bearing escrow account held by the County." Upon information and belief, as of the date of this Complaint, only $(.2,000.00 has been placed in the escrow account by the alleged franchisee. CONCLUSION Accordingly, the Board should rescind or revoke the purported "exclusive" sewer franchise, together with any and all increased connection and rate charges granted to Hutchinson Utilities Inc, by Resolution No. 81-58. Any new or renewed attempt to transfer the plant and original franchise should be the subject of a new application and public hearing and should be open to other pos- sible operators, including the Moorings Property Owners Association. Further, the fact that this Complaint does not reach all objectional features of Resolution 81-58 should not be construed as a waiver of those objections which may be raised at_any future public A hearing on a renewed application for transfer of plant and ori- ginal franchise. Still further, the undersigned representatives of the Com- plainant•, users hereby certify that they have the authority to represent the user members of theix respective associations in presenting the within Complaint to the Board of County Commissioners. Respectfully submitted, Harbour Side Condominium The Moorings Property Owners Associa ion Association ` /J By : Victor Lunka, President l/Samuel White, President ominium ssoci- Sabal Reef Association Windward Co4ation `o Vero. Beach., BY •By : t�' V/ Robert Peters, President Wyman Finley, President Spinnaker Point Association West Passage Association By By • 'owl Arthur Brown, Secretary- Charles F. Belm6-ff , President Treasurer OAT __ Y_._'i K,�F- _ i a.p °Y,'..�} .: t- e,z' �i`W.�-E` q� ta6�Zir-r `},t: •-�'F�s.,'<< + a..;.,� �e,at{.',�f,7 q. i ise Bay Villas Condo- m ,Assp ation, Inc. By : /. , J.E. C dpm n, President The Billows Condominium Association - t By :/l_�' ��� I.��1 Russell Gibson, Present South Passage Condominium Association By : Herbert Grandage, Preside�it North Assqd By Exhibit A ssage Condominium SEWER SERVICE RATE JUSTIFICATION INFORMATION MOORINGS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY SEWER RATES SUMMARY MARCH 1, 1975 ' Total' Investment in Sewer System $489,563.67 Interest Expenses on Tota. Investment 10% (Page 2) '$48,956.37 Annual Replacement - Amortization (Page 3) 27,435.05 Estimated Current Annual Operating Costs (Page _ 5) _ _Z1_.492.44 Estimated Total - Annual Charges 3 0.. - . $ 10% Overhead Profit t, 8M 39 Return on Investcnr_11t lh% over interest charge Yj 3344;. ,U: Anticipated Annual Requirements $13.5,455.70 Anticipated Monthly ' Requirements $9,621.31 February 1975 Billings (Page 6) $1,259.80- 0 x -•L Yr ,o �~f�'' ".�1I ,,fO� 7 � �. P� `f �f4; :� � � S-: "i"'; +ate '� •"'"'�r.�r . .. .. .. ... ,,� 3 ..v ,. I •: � d. �r �a '� .t�...,.�-,ice:,-,'+•L -� D E C 1 1992 Interest Expense on Investment @ 10% Annually $48.956.37 MOORINGS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY SCHEDULE OF REPLACEMENT AMORTIZATION Boat 52 F�at?7 MOORINGS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY SCHEDULE OF COSTS IN SEWER SYSTEM INVESTMENTS TO MARCH 1, 1975 ITEM I COST Sewer Main, Unit I $ 44,554.91 Sewer Main, Unit II 124,121.34 Sewer Main & Lift Station, So. Passage 54,015.68 Sewer Main S Lift Station, Unit III 38,423.93 Sewer Main 6 Lift Station, Unit IV 69,338.88 Engineering 21,624.7; Main Lift Station 52,393.70 Forced Mains . 49,962.50 Franchise Costs 2,418,00 Sever Plants Set Up Charges U6200-00 Fence -Plant 1,500.00 Land -Plant Site 10,000.00 Polishing Pond Dredging 5,000.00 Annual Replacement -Amortization Total Investment $489.563.67 Interest Expense on Investment @ 10% Annually $48.956.37 MOORINGS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY SCHEDULE OF REPLACEMENT AMORTIZATION TOTAL INVESTMENTS ITEM. THROUGH MARCH 1. 1975 LIFE iSever Lines 6 Engineering $380,551.97 25 yr. $15,122.08 Lift Stations 73,893.70 10 yr. 7,389.37 Fence 1,500.00 15 yr. 100.00 ' Land S Pond 15,000.00 15 yr. 1,000.00 Rental Set Up 6 Franchise Costs j-1 618.00 - L3►r. 3,'/! .60 Total Invested $489.563.67 Annual Replacement -Amortization $27.4;15_ .05 W MOORINGS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY SCHEDULE OF SEWER OPERATIONS COSTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1975 I. Auditing: Auditing for the company has run over $15,000 a year for the past several years. For examining the sewer operation, estimate is $600 or $50.00 a month. 2. Chemicals:'These charges are directly attributed to operating the sewage treatment plant. 3. Auto Expense: Auto expenses to furnish the main- tenance mechanic with a vehicle to make inspection at the plant. 20 miles a week, 4 1/3 weeks = 87 miles @ 152 or $13.00 a month. 4. Insurance: This.is the actual charges on sewer equipment and liability insurance on the sewer operations. 5. Utilities: Any and all electric and water charges directly connected with operation of the treatYmnt plant and/or the lift stations. 6. General Office Expenses: Charge sewer depart wnit with a token charge for offici.ng and supplying its help. Consider supplies, rent, utilities, photo machine: Where else for $35.00 a month? 7. Plant Lease: The monthly charge for leasing the sewage treatment disposal plant. 8. .Repairs: Actual charges incurred in repairing the treatment plant, lift stations, pumps and/or sewage mains. 9. Tests: Weekly tests made by a certified engineer for reports to the county on pollution. 10. Postage: Monthly billings and letters now approx. 80 @ lot = $8.00 11. Salaries -Offices Bookkeepers sending out statements, making deposits, posting books, etc. equivalent to 1 girl, h week, 1 month = $75.00 12. Salaries -Field: Our maintenance man's allocation of his time to daily inspections and small repairs of sewer plant and lift stations, average 5 hours per week @ $6.00 X 4 1/3 weeks . $130.00. DEC 11982 42 WK r $ 50.00 46.32 13.00 93.00 424.97 48.55 442.00- 7.80 110.00 8.00 i 75.00 233.88 2 PhU� 8 D E C 11982 MOORINGS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY SCHEDULE OF SEWER OPERATIONS COSTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1975 - CONTINUED 13. Salaries -Supervision: Controller -Treasurer devotes the most time to sewer supervision, but other Officers involved periodically, supervision, accounting, purchasing and maintenance, legal, financial, overall management, call it $200.00 a month (this certainly not in relation to earnings and time, but in relation now to number of customers). 14. Payroll Taxes and Insurance: 15% of salaries for workman's compensation and liability insurance and payroll taxes. - 15. Telephone: Cost of a business phone is $22.00 per month, so we will share one line per month. 50% or $11.10 a month. Total for the month of February, 1975 - Estimated Total Annual Sewer Operation Costs - 12 X $1,824.37 MOORINGS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY SEWER FRANCHISE STATEMENT OF INCOME AS OF MARCH 1, 1975 February, 1975 Billings to all serviced (after discount for prompt payment) $ 200.00 60.75 �.J..10 $1.824.37 $21.892.44 $1.259.80 � � r Attorney Kramer stated that the County ordinance provides for a complaint on the rates, and this matter also concerns whether there is a valid franchise with Hutchinson Utilities, Inc. He asked the Board to review Exhibit A of the Complaint regarding the Sewer Service Rate Justification Information. Attorney Kramer suggested that the Board demand to see the operating costs. Also, it should demand from The Moorings and Hutchinson a complete audited financial history as to how much had been collected from the users and where it had gone. Attorney Kramer felt Hutchinson was mingling the reserves for annual replacement with their common funds - he also felt their rates should be reduced, not increased. He then discussed the escrow account and he felt there were payments made into the General Fund a there was no escrow account. Attorney Kramer suggested that in the financial documentation, Hutchinson be required to isolate their P operating cost to The Moorings. He also wondered if they were meeting all the requirements. of the Department of Environmental Regulation, such as the overflow retention for a period of 72 hours. He felt someone should inspect the system once a year. Attorney Kramer felt the users were being overcharged, made a comparison with the plant in Johns Island, and discussed their connection charges and rates. Commissioner Bird felt they must resolve whether or not the Board did validly transfer this franchise, and asked the Attorney for clarification. Attorney Brandenburg commented that the Board should take the Complaint and let his office take it under advisement. He then read a letter from the President of The Moorings Development Company, Jorge`Gonzalez, as follows: DEC 11982 44 �1,s82 November 30, 1982 — Garry Brandenburg, Attorney 9� Esquire County Administration Building 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, FL ..,32960 Dear Mr. Brandenburg: With reference to the Commissioners Of Indian Hutchinson Utilities, to he Complaint filed with advised that The Moorin County concerningthe Board of Count y. Inc, pursuant to Resolutin he franchise y granted to it by Resolutione73169mand Com 81'58 granted to and belief Company has abandoned be Hutchinson Utilities that to franchise for the area described in 1 Inc, the best of our Resolution 73 holds the "exclusive" knowledge Please be franchise Intent between The ��oori n further Inc. dated Se that in accordance with all related f cilbtles5 Moorings Development Com the Letter 1980, title to the Company and Hutchinson Utilities, Hutchinson Utilitieso-wit: sewage treatment its franchise Inc.Ion the Personalty and fixtures plant and was adopted. date Resolution 87_58' Passed to granting Hutchinson JG:sz 2125 WI1VllWAR1) WAY YoT very truly, 10RItGs)DEV#PMENT COMPANY f. z �'EKO BEACI , I'L11RIU.A 32960 • 305-231-5131 Ar V A brief discussion followed. Norman Mead, Attorney from Jensen Beach representing Hutchinson Utilities, Inc., approached the Board and advised that there had been a lawsuit filed regarding Harborside Development and Hutchinson Utilities, Inc. He continued that the lawsuit did contain elements which Mr. Kramer brought out and they strictly opposed any determination of the Board pending the outcome of the lawsuit. Attorney Mead suggested they await the resolution of the lawsuit; they felt the Complaint was a smoke screen to get two days in court instead of one. Commissioner Fletcher asked if his client felt it owned the system. Attorney Mead responded there was no question about it, and The Moorings also had no question as to who owned the plant. He stated it was done around August 19th when the Board granted the franchise. Dorothy Hudson, Attorney for The Moorings, came before the Board affirmed that the transfer had occurred under the guidance of the Board and in concurrence with the property owners. She felt it was properly done. Sam White, President of the Property Owners of The Moorings, approached the Board and commented that they did have an issue of the rate problem. He felt they were paying twice what Johns Island residents are paying. Mr. White emphasized that audited financial statements were needed.to know how Hutchinson was allocating their costs. He urged the Board to look into this matter. Attorney Kramer suggested that the Board have a committee selected consisting of a County consultant, and representatives of The Moorings and Hutchinson Utilities, Inc., and have them meet and examine the files and financial statements. 46 1982 65, 2 F Vic Lonka, Harborside Development Co., came before the Board and asked it to look into the situation to see if the residents are being treated properly. He indicated that at the time he bought his large piece of property in The Moorings, the sewer was paid for in the property purchase. Mr. Lonka objected to having to make another sewer payment. The Chairman suggested that this be resolved as equitably as possible - a full, in-depth analysis was needed as well as information from the .Attorney regarding the valid franchise. Commissioner Bird noted that the Board needed to resolve the legal and financial questions; it had the right and obligation to do so. b, MOTION WAS 14ADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, that the Board take the matter under advisement, await the written opinion from the County Attorney, gather financial data, and that the matter will be finally resolved with a public hearing. A brief discussion ensued about gathering financial data, and it was determined that with good, correct information, all of the questions could be answered. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. � r � The Board of County Commissioners thereupon recessed at 11:50 o'clock A.M. and reconvened with the same members present at 1:30 o'clock P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING TO M-1 (BILL LAW) The hour of 1:30 o'clock P.M. having passed, the Deputy clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to -wit: VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL 0�yO Published Daily t ,.. L to Beach, Indian River County, Florida h1 Y / IVER: STATE OF FLORIDA he( ersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says th iap ess Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published ro B than River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a /C6" in the matter of in the Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of/ ell. /5-03, J Y , Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River Coun- ty, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscriAed bore mAhio•� day of A.D.119 (SEAL) DEC the Manager) River County, Florida) �W,,3*�NOTiCE- PUBLIC HEARING ' "=Notice of hearing to conslder.tde following proposal to rezone land from:ry; R -2A, "Multiple Family' DistrlcV" to IY1-10 `•Restricted Industrial District.",The subject property is located between Old pixie High- way and'U.S.':Highway No J;(north of the North Relief Canal. � pF ;� � t. �*�' I:•:;; ¢::°From the Southeast corner of the Southeast %/ of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, Township 32 South; Range 39 East, run South 69 degrees 48' 3011 West, along the East-West 1/4 section line, a distance of 888.48 feet to an Intersection with the East right-of-way of Old U.S. Highway No..' l; thence, run Northwesterly, along the East ,right-of-way line of Old U.S: Highway No. 10 a, distance of;1,114.83 feet to:lhe.Point of Beginning." From said POB, continue running Northwesterly along the East right-of-way tine of old U.S Highway No.1, a distance of 261.28 feet to an intersection with the North boundary of the Southeast 1/4 of the.Norfheast 1/4 of said Section 1S: (1) thence:. run Easterly along the North boundany..of ,the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast y4 of Section 14, a distance of 345.85 feet to an intersection with the West right-of- way of the New U.S. Highway No. l: (2) thence, run Southeasterly along the West rigM- of-Way line of the New, U.S, Highway No. 1, a distance -:of , 16017,1 feet; :z(3) ;?hence, run :Westerly parallel to the North boundary of the :Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sectlon 15, a ,'.-distance *of 343.97 feet, to the Point of Begin- , and citizens shall have an opportunity to heard, will be held by the Board of C,oun Commissioners ' of _ Indian ° River County Florida, in th,CCounty Commission Chamber of the County'Administration Building; locatOC 'at 1640 25th Street, Vero Beach,, Florida o .Wednesday, December 1, IM at 1:30 pm; if any person decides to appeal any decislo made on the above matter, he will need record of the proceedings, and for such puri poses, he may need to Insure that a verbatim, record of the proceedings is made, whWi in eludes testimony and evidence upon w. -the appeal is based. y. ,Indian River County Al kLBoard of County Commissioners �v;` By: -3-Doug c Scurlock,, Jr . r. NOV. 15.23.1982 �•<; x> t F Chairman Scurlock explained the procedure to be followed. Bill Law, owner of the subject property, came before the Board. He noted that he has industrial immediately 48 1982 9009 52 PAGE J z DEC 11982 5 adjoining his property at the north boundary and only a few feet to the south it continues to be industrial. His future plans for the property would be a maxi -type warehouse, and he believed the rezoning will be in keeping with the trend in the area. Staff Planner, Janis Johnson, reviewed the staff recommendation of approval, which is as follows: 10 TO: The Honorable Members DATE: November 17, 1982 FILE: of the Board of IRC-82-ZC-20,#462 County Commissioners THROUGH: Art Challacombe Planning Dept. Mgr. SUBJECT: DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: Fes"{�t.�.c.e�►.� /�+�►?� atrick Bruce King, AICA FROM: Janis J Staff P BILL LAW'S REQUEST TO REZONE 2.03 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE NORTH OF THE NORTH RELIEF CANAL. FROM R -2A, MULTIPLE FAMILY TO M-1, INDUSTRIAL REFERENCES: It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of December 1, 1982. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: On October 28, 1982, the Planning and'Zoning Commission unani- mously recommendedaapproval of the request to rezone 2.03 acres of land from R -2A, Multiple Family District (maximum density of 4 units/acre) to M-1, Industrial. The M-1, Re- stricted Industrial District allows 18 uses ranging from maintenance/repairs to light manufacturing and warehousing. The subject property is located within a mixed use district which extends north and south, along the U.S.#1/Old Dixie Corridor. The area directly north of the property is zoned M-1, Restricted Industrial. The area to the west -of the subject property, on the west side of Old Dixie, is zoned LM -1, Light Manufacturing. The area directly south of --the subject property is also zoned R -2A, Multiple Family Residential. The area on the east side of U.S.#1 is zoned R -2A, Multiple Family District. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: Environment - The subject property is not within a flood plain area and contains no_significant vegetation -or endangered species. Land Use - The subject property is presently vacant. The area to the north contains a sand blasting plant. Further north in the same corridor Carol Sherman's industrial park 49 ® r � is located. The industrial park is not completely developed, however, warehousing is already located on the southern end and the northern end, fronting on U.S.#1. A truck storage facility is located at the northern end, fronting on Old Dixie Highway. To the south of the subject property is O'Neill's storage facility. Scattered single family residential develop- ment is located on the east side of U.S.#1. Utilities - The subject property does not receive water or -sewer services. U.S.#l, a major arterial and Old Dixie Highway, a secondary collector, provide vital transportation facilities to the site. Traffic - Traffic analysis was based on -the assumption that the uses would be similar to the ones already existing and adjacent to the subject property; light manufacturing/ repairing and warehousing. Based on this assumption, traffic generated by a permitted use is not anticipated to have a significant impact on U.S.#1 or Old Dixie Highway at this location. However, it is recognized that it will contribute to the accumulative traffic over a long term period. The Comprehensive Plan calls for frontage roads and limited access in developments along major arterials. It is strongly recom- mended that the Old Dixie Highway provide access to the subject property. Old Dixie can function as a marginal access road -s ,along U.S.#1 in this particular area. RECOMMENDATION: The uses allowed in the M-1 District are compatible and similar to those uses on the north side. U.S.#1 provides an adequate corridor separating any residential uses to the east. Old Dixie provides a marginal access road for U.S.#1 in the area. Based on these considerations, staff recommends approval. 4 Ms. Johnson described the area, noting that although there is some residential on the east of U.S.1, the highway is a buffer. It is recommended that access be onto Old Dixie. She further noted that this is in compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Commissioner Fletcher asked if it is the intent that exclusive access be from Old Dixie. Ms. Johnson stated that this will be addressed more specifically when the applicant comes in with his site plan; they are only monitoring it because there are a number of e people accessing onto U. S. 1 now. Commissioner Fletcher asked if a cardboard placard announcing the proposed rezoning was placed on the subject property, and Ms. Johnson stated that, to the best of her knowledge, it was, but she did not know how long it remained there. 50 to- 52 Pn E,2,_?6 D E C 1 1982 sQ0K2 t 237 The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Fletcher, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 82-29 granting the requested rezoning to M-1. - `77 omi,N CE rio. 82- 29 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of indian A County, Florida, did publish and send.its Notice of Intens. to rezone the hereinafter described property and pursuant thereto held a public hearing in relation thereto, at which parties in interest and citizens were heard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of a Indian River County, Florida, that the Zoning Ordinance of Indian River County, Florida, and the accompanying Zoning Map, be amended as follows: 1. That jhe Zoning Map be changed in order that the following described property situated in Indian River ,''ounty, Florida, to -wit: From the SScutheast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Ivor=:east 1/4 of SSction 15, Township 32 South, Range 39 East, run South 89 48' 30" West, along the East-West 1/, section Une, a distance of 888.48 feet to an inter- seczion with the East right-of-way of Old U.S. Highway Nr.. :; thence, rur, Northwesterly, along the East right-of- way Jine of Old U.S. Highway No. 1, a distance of 1,114.83 feel to the Point of Beginning. From said POB, continue rurn-ng Norrhwesterly along the East right-of-way line of Old _.S. H�chway No. 1, a distance of 261.28 feet to an intersectio-, with the North boundary of the Southeast 1/4 of t . _ No i theast 1/4 of said Section 15: (1) -�_-nence, run 51 L� Easterly along the North boundary of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section.15, a distance of 345.85 feet to an intersectloa with the West rig.tt-of-war of the New U.S. r."l-giNo. 1: (2) thence, ru- Southeasterly along the Gr. st 1:1ght-of-way line Gt the New U.S. Highway No. 1, a distance of 260.57 feet; (3) thence, run Westerly L.)araliel to the Nort;. boundary of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, a distance of 343.97 feet, co the Point of Beginning. Be changed from R -2k, Multiple Family District to M-1, Restr_;;te, Industrial. All with the meaninS and intent and as set forth and described in said Zoning Regulations. This Ordinance shall take effect Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida on this 1st day of December , 1982. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By — r 01 A W4 Z, Q= DON—C. SC BLOCK, JR. Chairman AcKnowledgment by the Department of State of the State of Florida this c7 -r -A., day of ,Q,� , 1982. Effective Date: Acknowledgment from the Department of State received on this /7.t day of ,�„�, , 1982, at .'00 A.M./gM. and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River .County, Florida. APPROVED—l" TO FO LEGAL/S FFI/LIEN / By G�RY M BRANDENBURG, Co my Attorney I PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF REZONING DENIAL (CARDINAL GROVES) The hour of 1:30 o'clock P.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to -wit: 52 DEC 11982 D E C 11982 y_o,�,22i3Z4� ERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL cam'Io Published Daily � moi. � �� •. ti $Ver ach, Indian River County, Florida fl�1NTY I N R : STATE OF FLORIDA gfow@ t14e gned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says Y i @3 s Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published at Vero ndian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being in the matter of �y'/'C�i/7�r / 61-C, Vim= In the Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of—I&I Id Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River Coun- ty, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. 11 Sworn to and subscribed befo a me this day of OV A.D. 19 � `� Bu ss Manager) (SEAL) (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indi Iver County, Florida) BOOK 2 FAUC 239 NOTICE— PUBLIC HEARING Notice of hearing to consider the following proposal to rezone land from: i C-1, "Commercial District' and R -1A, "'Single Family Residential to R-211, "Multiple Family District." The subject property is located on the east side of U.S. Highway No. 1, south of 12th Place, S.E. The subject property is described as: Lot 2 and a parcel of submerged land in the 'Indian River in Section 29, Township 33 South, Range 40 East, Indian River County, Florida, (more particularly described as follows: Begin at a point on the North line of Government lot 2 of said Section 29, where said north line intersects with the West share of the Indian River; thence East along the extension of the said North line of Government Lot 2 a distance of 214.3 feet, more or less, to the bulkhead line In Indain River County, Florida, .established by the Board of County Com- missioners of Indian River County, Florida, pursuant to Section 253.122, Florida Statutes; thence South 18 degrees 15' 46" East, 1397.29 feet, more or less, to the Intersection of the (Easterly extension of the South line of said Government Lot 2; thence West 250 feet, more r less, to the mean high water line at the West shore of the Indian River; thence, Northerly long said mean high water line to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 7.0 acres, more r less. AND ALSO The North one-half of Northeast quarter of Southwest quarter lying East of U.S. Highway No. 1, Section 30; South one-half of Northeast carter of Southwest quarter lying East of U.S. Highway No. 1, Section 30; North one-half of he Southeast quarter, Section 30, all located in Township 33 South, Range 40 East, Indian River County, Florida. The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing, regarding the appeal by the applicant of the decision by the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission to recommend disapproval of the rezoning request. The public hearing, at which parties. in Interest and itizens shall have an.opportunity-to be beard. III be held by said Board of County Com- �hambers issioners in the County: Commission of the County Administration uilding, located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, December 1, 1982 at 1:30 p.m. If any person decides to appeal any decision made on the above matter, he will need a record of the proceedings,and for such pur- poses, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which in- cludes testimony and evidence upon which the ,appeal is based. Indian River Counter ' s Board of County Commissioners By: -s -Doug S. Scurlock, Jr. Nov. 12, 23.1982. Chairman Scurlock announced that the Board Secretary has placed in front of the Commissioners correspondence that has been received both in favor of and in opposition to the granting of this appeal and he wished same to be made a part of the record. The following are on file in the Office of the Clerk: Letters opposing the rezoning from: Mr. & Mrs. Bill F. Stegkemper Donald R. Nichols Constance and Robert Marselli Letters supporting the rezoning from: John and Ida Cippitelli Stanley Emerson Marie Anderson 53 r Telegrams supporting the rezoning from: Katherine Watson Tom and Sue Tatterson Bobby Dyer Lou Higgins Attorney Michael O'Haire came before the Board on behalf of the applicant, Southeast Enterprises, and handed out back-up material to members of the Commission, consisting of three folders of pictures, plus declaration of restriction, financial statement of Cardinal Groves, and a proposed layout of the "Vero Vista" project. Attorney O'Haire contended that the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation of denial was based on the emotionalism generated by the residents of River Shores, a —— .Zsingle family residential area to the north of the subject property. Mr. O'Haire then made his presentation in support of the project, emphasizing the developer's reputation and successful track record and the fact that all the principals are themselves architects and planners. He stressed that the proposed rezoning conforms completely with the Master Plan designation and pointed out that if this property is rezoned in conformance with the`Mast'tGr Plan, the developer will have to front the money to extend the water mains from Oslo Road down to this property, which, in turn, will considerably broaden the base of utility users for the County's new water plant. It Mr. O'Haire then detailed the existing commercial uses in the area, including a flea market and a mobile home subdivision, pictures of which are contained in the folders submitted to the Board, and felt that the low density residential his clients are proposing would improve the area. Mr. O'Haire next reviewed the layout of the proposed project, informing those present that the two basic objections raised by River Shores residents at the Planning & Zoning. Commission hearing have been dealt with by moving 54 DEC 11982.i PACE810 the utility plant to the southern side of the project, or approximately 1,000' away from River Shores, and also by redesigning the project to have single family along the north 200' of property, whichi200' plus a ditch easement would provide a 250' buffer. iTo assure that this 200' will be developed as proposed, they have recorded a declaration of restriction stating that the north 200' may be used for single family only. Attorney O'Haire informed the Board that a mailing was done to every owner of a lot in River Shores explaining the changes in their plan, and they have had no response. It was Mr. O'Haire's belief that River Shores residents would prefer 'to see nothing at all take place on his client's property, which is now an old -citrus grove, and he asked that Jim Rogers, whose family owned this grove for many years, address the economic viability of the grove. Jim Rogers, who is presently Chairman and President of A the Packers of Indian River, came before the Board and went into the details. of the very extensive history his family has in the grove business in Indian River County, dating back to 1926, stressing their interest in the County an& i-ts proper development. Mr. Rogers pointed out that with the existing commercial zoning which runs 600' deep all along U. S. 1, his family has had many opportunities to sell this. property for a shopping center or other commercial enterprises, but in consideration of the folks at River Shores, they did not want to develop this commercially. Accordingly,i they did not object when this was designated LD -2 under the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan, as they felt this was the highest and best use for the property. Mr. Rogers then addressed the economic viability of the grove, explaining that 35 acres of the present grove is about 40-50 years old and in a state of decline; the balance of the grove was set out in grapefruit on rough lemon stock, 5� r � r which peaks at about 15 years, and this also is in a state of decline. He continued that they also have a severe water problem with salt water intrusion, difficult irrigation, etc., and of the 126 acres, approximately 28% is non -usable. Mr. Rogers noted that although it would have been economical to have this grove sprayed by airplanes, out of considera- tion for the residents of River Shores, they sprayed by the ground method. An additional reason they felt it wise to dispose of this property and invest in new acreage for groves west of town is that this grove is isolated from the bulk of their groves which are located west of town, and the traffic on U. S. 1 makes it difficult to get grove machinery to this location. Mr. Rogers continued that before signing a contract with Southeast Enterprises, he checked out their previous projects and was satisfied and pleased with what he saw. , Attorney O'Haire felt it has been made clear that property is not viable as a grove since it is in an urban area and cannot be maintained as a grove should be. He also felt it is not feasible to develop as single family residential because of the economics related to providing a water main and the fact.that you cannot dredge and fill as you could previously. Mr. O'Haire felt what it all boils down to is that the neighbors feel the Rogers family should be saddled with this property forever. As to this being an emotional issue, he pointed out that a number of people present today are people who work with Southeast Enterprises and live in this county, as well as engineers, sub- contractors, suppliers and tradesmen, who are interested in the project. Mr. O'Haire emphasized that over its life this project will generate more than 36 million in sales and that money will stay in this community and be recirculated. Michael Brown, President of Harbor Federal Savings & Loan, and Hal Roberts, President of the St. Lucie County 56 DEC 11982 90 - 52 PMGE 2� 2 OEC 11982 x 2 Chamber of Commerce, both came before the Board to confirm their favorable experience with Southeast Enterprises and to speak in support of their various developments, which they both agreed have contributed much to St. Lucie County's economy and environment. They also emphasized that these projects have been built at densities well below the limits allowed. Attorney O'Haire stated that it is the intention of the plan that the citrus trees will continue.to be maintained and made a part of the project. He again emphasized the "I've got mine" sentiments of '~the neighbors and asked for a hand count of those present in favor of the rezoning. Approximately 30-40 people raised hands. Staff Planner, Janis Johnson reviewed the staff recommendation, as follows: i 5� A INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Members of the Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Art Cha—��14acombe Planning Dept. Mgr. ION HEAD CONCURRENCE: FROM: Janis Johns Staff Plann DATE: November 19, 1982 FILE: IRC-82-ZC-16,#461 SUBJECT: APPEAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 4 -TO -0 RECOMMENDATION TO DENY SOUTHEAST ENTERPRISE, INC. REQUEST TO REZONE ± 125.83 ACRE PARCEL FROM C-1, COMMERCIAL AND R-lA, SINGLE FAMILY TO R2D,• MULTIPLE FAMILY REFERENCES: It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on December 1, 1982. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: On October 14, 1982, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 'c—4�-to-0 to recommend denial of the request to rezone a ± 125.83 acre parcel•located between U.S.#1 and the Indian River, just south of 12th Place from C-1, Commercial and R-lA, Single Family (maximum 4.3 units/acre) to R2D,. Multiple -Family (maximum of 6 units/acre). The Planning and Zoning Commission denied the request to rezone because the proposed multi -family development would conflict with the existing character of the single family uses in the area. Subsequently, on October 22, 1982, the ap- plicant submitted an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission denial of the application. The applicant waived his right to a 30 day notice prior to the public hearing for his rezoning. -The subject property is located directly south of River Shores Subdivision and lies between U.S.#1 and the Indian River. The subject property is designated LD2, Low Density Residential (maximum of 6 units/acre). The subje&t property contains ± 31.38 acres along the Indian River which are designated as Environmentally Sensitive. The applicant has applied for a Binding Letter of Interpretation (form BLWM-01-81) from the Department of Community Affairs.' ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: Environment - The rectangular shaped parcel has approximately 1,213 feet of frontage on U.S.#1, with the east/west boundaries extending approximately 4,100 feet to the Indian River. The subject property contains ± 7.0 acres of submerged land, 24.38 acres of Environmentally Sensitive locateiT east of the dike, and ± 94.45 acres which are in productive groves and natural vegetation. These three areas will be discussed .in terms of the impact of the proposed development on each of these segments. The environmental analysis will cover a vegetative survey, drainage considerations, flood hazard classification, the Indian River and its impacts, and administrative status of the area. Vegetation - The Environmentally Sensitive area west of the dikes con ns play. communities of Spartina, Jankus, and other shrubs associated with tidal area plant communities: Mangroves grow along the eastern boundary of the Environmentally Sensitive area. A few scattered mangroves are also located along the D.O.T. ditch line north of the subject property. Florida Slash Pines and an oak stand are growing along the northern boundary of the subject property, approximately 500 to 1000 feet west of the dike ditch. 1 Vegetative survey and site inspection by Paul Palmiotto, Urban Forester. DEC 11982 Rol, 2 PA-bE rbEc- i T982 Southeast Enterprise November 19, 1982 Page 2 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: (Continued) 900K 2 Fr, , 5 Drainage - Discussion of drainage factors in the subject property consists of two major areas. 1. Existing natural drainage within the Environmentally Sensitive area. 2. Drainage requirements of proposed development of the subject property. The plant community in the Environmentally Sensitive areas are dependent upon a direct exchange of water with the Indian River. The Department of Environmental Regulation (DER) in*their review of the applicant's Binding Letter of Interpretation have expressed concern about this water exchange of the Environ- mentally Sensitive area and the Indian River. Upon submission of a detailed drainage plan, either through the development of regional impact (DRI) process or during site plan review, the applicant may be required to enhance this flow and exchange process in the wetlands area. It might be.noted that the flooding of the dikes has also been used as a mosquito control technique for the area. The Mosquito Control District does not have a dedicated easement to this area. It is staff's understanding that these activities have been handled through "a gentlemen's agreement".: It is likely that during any site plan process, a permanent easement would be required of the applicant. Any proposed development would be required to submit a drainage plan which conforms to the requirements both of the Indian River County Stormwater Management and Flood Protection Ordinance and the requirements of the Florida Administrative Code 17-25. Further, the Comprehensive Plan prohibits direct point discharge into the Indian River. The requirements of these ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan will assure pro- _ tection of the wetlands area, as well as adequate on-site drainage for any proposed development. Flood Hazards - Approximately 100 acres of the eastern portion of the subject property lies in Flood Zone "A-10". This flood district requires floor areas for living elevations whicb must meet or exceed standards of 6 feet above mean sea level. Soils - The site contains four major soil types: Myakka Fine Sand, Pomello Fine Sand, Jupiter Fine Sand and Typic Hydraquent. These soil associations have moderate to severe.limitations for septic systems and percolation. Their permeability and other characteristics will be a consideration in the development of any sewer system, drainage system and/or percolation ponds. Indian River - The waters of the Indian River are a part of an Aquatic Preserve established by the Department of Natural Re- sources (DNR) under provisions of Chapter 258.39 [8l (Florida Statutes) This Aquatic Preserve begins at the southern boundary of the City of Vero Beach and includes all waters to the County line (Chapter 258.39). The Environmentally Sensitive area of the subject property in- cludes.7.0 acres of submerged land in this aquatic preserve. On April 14, 1964, the Florida Trustees of the of the Internal Improvements Fund, established under Chapter 258, approved the conveyance of these 7.0 acres to J. L. Rogers .2 The Indian River County Property Appraiser's Office indicated that these 7.0 acres are listed on their current tax rolls. Other parcels to the south appear to include submerged lands, according to County tax maps. 2 Confirmed by Dan Micuser, Title Division Department of Natural Resources. Southeast Enterprise November 19, 1982 Page 3 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: (Continued) Although privately owned lands may be excluded from Aquatic Preserves (Chapter 258.40(1)) the DNR still maintains juris- diction over their uses and may negotiate specific agreements to insure the protection of the Aquatic Preserves. Thus, DNR maintains the authority to review and issue permits for proposed uses of the subject property's 7.0 acres of submerged land. The applicant does have clear title to these 7.0 acres of submerged land; however, there is a low probability that permits would-be issued allowing development of these 7.0 acres. Because this submerged land has only a remote probability to be developed, the County will not allow the transfer of those 7 units associ- ated with submerged lands to the non -environmentally sensitive areas. Administrative Status - The Environmentally Sensitive area is recognized as a wetland both in the Indian River County Compre- hensive Plan and by the Department of Environmental Regulation and Department of Natural Resources. It is recognized that any potential development in the area would be governed by the re- quirements and policies of these three agencies. It is recognized that it would be extremely difficult to develop, dredge, or fill in the Environmentally Sensitive Area. However, it is staff's = position that protection of these Environmentally Sensitive Areas is covered within the Comprehensive Plan and that protection of Environmentally Sensitive Areas is a significant local concern. The enforcement of any drainage requirements which would impact these Environmentally Sensitive Areas will be within the juris- diction and responsibility of Indian River County. Based on these considerations, it is felt that concern for the preservation and protection of this Environmentally Sensitive Area is an appropri- ate issue in the review of any rezoning request or subsequent development proposals. Land Use - Surrounding Land Use. As mentioned previously, in this rezoning analysis, the subject property is located adjacent to River Shores Subdivision. The area south of the subject property is undeveloped. The area.opposite the subject property on the west side of U.S.#1 contains an appliance store and a gift shop. The area north of River Shores Subdivision contains scattered single family development. Tanglewood Mobile Home Park is located approximately 2,000 feet north of the subject property on the east side of U.S.#l. Tommy's Transmission'is just north of the mobile home park and Mecca Convalescent Home is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of U.S.#1 and Oslo Road. A flea market is located on the west side of U.S.#1, just south of Oslo Road. The subject property is located within an urban services district and is designated as -LD -2, Low Density Residential (maximum density 6 units/acre). The subject property is not within the boundaries of an established commercial or industrial node. However, the Comprehensive Plan allows development of neighbor- hood nodes of up to 8 acres. These nodes allow uses which serve the immediate needs of residential areas. Because the subject property presently contains C-1, Commercial zoning, this analysis will review the impacts of a residential development at present residential zoning densities and with a neighborhood node. A second scenario will analyze the impacts of the entire subject property being developed as a single family residential area under the provisions of R-lA, Single Family District. Thirdly, this analysis will address the impacts of the applicant's proposed development. Under the Plan in the present zoning, an 8 acre neighborhood node might be developed on the subject property. The C-1, Commercial District allows apartment uses as an accessory use to commercial development. It is therefore possible to presently develop an area 2 � X 2 PAK ®EC 119 _ BOOK DEC 52 Southeast Enterprise November 19, 1982 Page 4 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: (Continued) Land Use - (Continued) which contains shops and residential mix. Based on an 8 acre size, a neighborhood node might contain 34.84 lots. Each of these lots would contain at least one commercial use with one apartment above it. Based on this development proposal the site could contain 34 apartments and 34 commercial stores. The C-1 District allows a maximum of 40% lot coverage for principle structures. If this 8 acre node were developed, 86.45 acres would remain for single-family residential development. Based on development under the provi-&ions of the R -1A, Single Family Residential District, the site could contain 371.73 single family units as a gross density of 4.3 units/ acre.- The Environmentally Sensitive Area contains- total of 31.38 acres less 7.00 acres of submerged resulting in 24.38 acres. Under the Comprehensive Plan one unit/acre may be transferred, therefore, 24.38 units might be added to the residential development area; thus, allowing a total of 430.95 single family units to be developed on this site. This would result in a 3.4 units/acre gross density. (See Table 1 below.) TABLE 1 Present Land Use with Maximum Neighborhood Commercial Node Comprehensive'Plan Number Present Allowed Max. Density Land Use of zoning Use No. or Lot Designation Acres Units Coverage Environmentally Sensitive Total Submerged SUB -TOTAL Shopping Center Residential Development TOTAL 31.38 R-lA Single Family. 24.38 - 7.00 Residential 2 34 8 8.0 C-1 Commercial use serving immediate needs of res- idential area & accessory apartments 86.45 R-lA Single Family Residential 125.83 34.84 lots + 34.8k_ apts. 1 du/ac 40% 371.73 4.3 du/ac 430.95 3.4 du/ac Should the subject property be developed without a commercial district and with the entire area zoned as R-lA, Single Family, the residential developable area would contain 94.45 acres. Based upon R-lA, Single Family District, this area could contain 406.14 units at 4.3 units/ acre. The 24.38 acres of Environmentally Sensitive land (Total 31.38 acre - 7.00 acres submerged land) would allow one unit/acre which could be transferred to the residential development; thus, a total of 430.00 single family units might be constructed on the subject property resulting in a maximum gross density of 3.4 units/acre. See Table II. i Southeast Enterprise November 19, 1982 Page 5 TABLE II Present Land Use Without Neighborhood Node With 100% Area Zoned RlA, Single Family Max. Comp Plan Land Use # Acres Present Allowed # of Designation Zoning Use Units Density Environmentally Sensitive Total 31.38 R1 -A Single 24.38 1 du/ac Submerged 7.00 Family SUB -TOTAL 2� Res, LD -2, Low Density 94.45 Rl-A Single 406.14 4.3 du/ac Family Res. TOTAL 125.83 30;.$2. 3. Proposed Land Use - The applicant has proposed to construct approx- imately 600 multi -family units to be located on the subject property, west of the Environmentally Sensitive Area. The proposed rezoning fo _ M, Multi -Family District, would allow 566.7 units to be con- structed in the non -Environmentally Sensitive Area; in addition, 24.38 units might be shifted from the Environmentally Sensitive Area to the residential development; thus, the total of 591.08 units might be developed on the parcel. This would result in a gross maximum density of 4.69 units/acre. (See Table III.) TABLE III Applicant's Proposed Land Use Comprehensive Plan Number . Max. Land Use of Present Allowed # of Designation Acres Zoning tise Units Density Environmentally Sensitive Total 31.38 Submerged 7.00 R -2D Preservation 24.38 1 Unit/Acre with shift- ing density SUB -TOTAL 24.38 Residential 94.45 R -2D Multiple 566.7 6 Units/Acre Development Family TOTAL 125.83 591.08 4.69 90 .52, PAbE 24 8 DEC 1982 Southeast Enterprise November 19, 1982 Page 6 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: (Continued) subject property contains approximately ± 21.79 acres and 71 lots. The platted density is 3.26 units/acre. The proposed development outlined in Table I including a neighborhood commercial node re- sults in a gross maximum density of 3.4 units/acre. This density is .14 units/acre greater than the platted density of River Shores. The development proposed in Table II would allow a gross maximum density of 3.2 units/acre which is .6 units/acre less than the platted density of River Shores. The applicant's proposed develop- ment would allow a maximum gross density of 4.7 units/acre. Thus, the applicant's proposed use would allow 1.44 units/acre greater density -than the present density in River Shores Subdivision. Housing Types - The proposed rezoning would allow multiple family units to be constructed on the subject property. These units would be adjacent to an established single family neighborhood. A D.O.T. ditch separates the two parcels. Good planning practices would prohibit funneling traffic from a multi -family development through a single family development. In addition, the applicant's development proposal indicates one direct access to U.S.#1. It should be noted that site plan requirements under Section 23 of the Indian River County Zoning Ordinance will require buffering and setbacks between two residential districts. In addition, multi -family development under site plan review does provide design flexibility to minimize any real or preceived negative impacts of allowing multi -family and single family development to occur next to one another. Response to Additional issues addressed at the October 14, 1982, Public Hearing. , During the Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion, the residents stated two objections which have not been addressed in previous sections of this analysis: 1) The Comprehensive Plan seeks to preserve agriculture uses while the proposed development would eliminate a productive grove. 2) The location of the proposed sewage treatment plant would impact River Shores and could create pollution problems by seepage into the D.O.T. Ditch. In response to the first issue, it might be noted that Section B Agriculture of the Land Use Element which prohibits encroachment of other land uses on agricultural lands refers to the areas desig- nated as Agriculture and RR -1, Rural Residential. The intent of the Plan is to encourage an orderly, timely, urban development and prohibit premature development of areas outside urban service perimeters. While the location of sewage treatment plants is a site plan review consideration, staff concurs with the residents objection to a plant located to the north. As a part of site plan review under the provisions of Section 23 of the Zoning Ordinance, the treatment plant should be required to be located on the south side of the property. It is staff's understanding that the applicant has pro- posed to relocate the sewage treatment on the south side of the subject property. Southeast Enterprise November 19, 1982 Page 7 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: (Continued Summary - The Proposed rezoning will change the allowed use from single family residential and commercial to multiple family resi- dential use. The proposed development of the subject property would allow: 1) An increase in density of 1.44 units/acre., 2) A change in the type of housing from single family to multiple - family. 3) Eliminate commercial use of approximately 8.00 acres. The applicant's proposal also provides that the eastern Environ- mentally Sensitive Area will be left essentially in its present condition. Utilities - The subject property is not presently served by municipal or County water/sewer system. Water consumption for the proposed 600 unit project is estimated to be 135,000 gal/day. The South County Utilities System extends water service to the intersection of Oslo Road and U.S.#1 approximately 1/2 mile north of the subject property. The developer will be required to extend a water main from Oslo Road, south along U.S.#1 to the subject _ pro-pdrty. The existing development along the line would be allowed to connect to that water service. The Florida State and Environmental Health Department indicates that a 600 unit, multi -family development on the subject property would not be permitted to use a septic system.. Traffic - The capacity for U.S.#1, in the vicinity of the subject property, is approximately 24,000 Average Daily Trips (ADT's). The proposed 600 apartment complex is anticipated to generate 3,700 ADT's, with a peak hour volume of 400 Peak Hour Trips. U.S. #1 presently has 15,000 ADT's and 1,500 Peak Hour Trips ocur- ring along this area. Upon completion of'`the 600 unit multi- family complex, the total volume of traffic is anticipated to be 18,700 ADT's with 1,900 Peak Hour Trips. This will result in a volume/capacity ratio of .78 or 78% of the capacity will be utilized. The Transportation Element frontage road system along frontage road system will capacity but it will limit onto U.S.#1. RECOMMENDATIONS: of the Comprehensive Plan calls for a major arterials such as U.S.#l. The not specifically affect the U.S.#1 traffic access and control the flow of traffic The maximum density of the proposed rezoning district is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan allows multiple family residential development within the LD -2, Low Density areas. The existing road system can accommodate the level of proposed develop- ment. Any negative impacts occurring as a result of mixing multiple and single family development can be lessened through mitigating actions which will be required under Section 23 and under development criteria of the Comprehensive Plan. The design flexibility of the multi -family development and the transfer of densities will maximize the level of protection for Environmentally Sensitive areas. Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone the subject property from C-1, Commercial and R-lA, Single Family to R2D, Multiple Family. EC 11982 Pi;� E C 11982 Ms. Johnson reported that a Binding Letter of Interpre- tation has been received from the Department of Community Affairs stating that a Development of Regional Impact study will not be required. She then talked about the dikes and environmentally sensitive areas, commenting that the Comprehensive Plan allows these areas to be developed at 1 unit per acre and those development rights may be shifted to a non environmentally sensitive area. There are some flood zone areas that will require increased elevation. Although the applicant actually does own 7 acres of submerged land included in the environmentally sensitive area, he cannot develop those lands, and they are not recommending he be given those 7 units as development rights. Ms. Johnson continued to review the memo in detail, noting that the applicant's planned use has been modified considerably since working with his neighbors. Ms. Johnson felt the proposed density is at a fairly compatible level with the applicant only proposing 1.44 units per acre more than the present density in River Shores. She felt there is sufficient buffer. Traffic was researched and the proposed project would bring it up to 78% of existing capacity. Ms. Johnson stated that based on extension of utilities, sufficient traffic system, etc., Planning recommends approval. Commissioner Lyons asked if the Planning Department figured density on the basis of 200' of the project being in single family, and Community Development Director Bruce King pointed out that the deed restriction re single family on the north 200' was not filed until this morning; so, the density figure was based on all multiple family. Discussion continued as to number of units and density, and Rafael Portuondo, Vice President of Southeast Enterprises and President of Buigas & Associates, Architects, stated that there will be 77 units of single family in the buffer zone, which will be a density of 1.77. 58 M M a Commissioner Wodtke questioned whether the declaration of restriction should specify "detached" single family." He noted that he personally did not have any problem with common walls. Attorney O'Haire stated it is their intention that the structures on the 200' will be separated, detached, single family units. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. Ann Robinsons, 3008 Nassau Drive, Chairman of the Pelican Islando Audubon Society, felt it is premature to rezone this property today since there is no way to assure ..that the environmentally sensitive lands will be protected. in the future until we have a planned development ordinance or clear regulations re transferring density. She further emphasized that since there is no reason to rezone the environmentally sensitive or submerged lands to multi family, only the 94.45 acres should be considered for rezoning. Attornel O'Haire stated that his clients do not care whether the environmentally sensitive land is rezoned as long as the units are transferred. This can remain a green area. Mrs. Robinson continued to emphasize that there is a need for an implementing ordinance and that this is an ideal project to set a precedent for Planned Unit Development. In further discussion, it was noted that any transfer of development rights would be dealt with at the time of site plan approval. Ray Scent urged that the Commission keep in mind the intentions of the Land Use Plan, which designated this property as LD -2, or up to 6 units per acre, and not get involved in the emotionalism of those opposing multi -family. His contention was that with R-1 Single Family you end up 59 DEC 11982 wx 2 P��� 2 DE C 1 °1982 U2,53 with an average of 3.5 people per unit, plus the extra traffic caused by driving children back and forth to school, etc., while in R -2D Multi -Family, the average is 1.5 people per unit, and if you go to two stories, you are covering less than half the land area covered by R-1. Robert Scurfield, of 12th Place SE, immediately north of the property being considered today, objected strongly to the proposed rezoning and urged that the Board uphold the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission. He presented for the record a petition opposing the rezoning signed by more than 80 residents of River Shores as well as property owners south of the subject land. Said petition is on file in the Office of the Clerk. CommissioneriFletcher asked if the petition was signed after the proposed changes to the original project, and Mr. Scurfield stated that that it.was obtained after the Planning & Zoning meeting, but before the letter in regard to the changes was sent out to residents at River Shores. He continued that his position, however, is not altered by the changes suggested by Mr. O'Haire since he believed those houses would be built to the minimum allowed and moving -the sewage treatment to the south would only result in impacting property owners to the south. He noted that, in any event, none of these suggestions are binding in any way on the developer. Mr. Scurfield argued that although the Land Use Plan does allow a maximum of 6 units per acre on the land in question, the density designations in the Plan are maximum numbers, and there is no inference that the County will allow development to the maximum; therefore, these density districts do not represent entitlements. Mr. Scurfield stated that allowing the requested rezoning would violate five standards of the Land Use Plan, i.e., in regard to complementing residential patterns, avoiding spot zoning, 60 M protecting environmentally sensitive lands, insuring compatible land uses are adjacent to one another, and developing outside existing service perimeters. Mr. Scurfield was confused by the statement that citrus trees apparently can grow in a subdivision but not in a grove, and noted that if Mr. Rogers has trouble with salt water intrusion, this undoubtedly will cause a multi -family development problems also. He discussed the matter of discharge affecting the quality of the Indian River and quoted from a letter from the Department of Environmental Regulation which mentioned limitations presented by soil and the water table. Mr. Scurfield disputed the figures presented by the Planning Department relating to traffic, — density, etc., stating that their intensive effort at number juggling is nothing but a sham and does not fool anyone. He noted that if the Board denies the appeal, the property is still suitable for other uses and he did not believe anyone would object to single family homes. There would not be a total loss of profit, but merely less profit, and he believed government is supposed to protect the public against get rich quick schemes. He pointed out that his biggest financial investment is his home. Mr. Scurfield felt that consideration of community interest mandates denial of the appeal and that a rejection of the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission would raise the question of why that Commission even exists. Ulio Delgado, 155 12th St. SE., River Shores, confirmed that the proposed rezoning is an emotional issue for the people of River Shores, and they are here today en masse be- cause they have invested their life savings in their homes. Their money is not risk capital, but hard earned money. Mr. Delgado emphasized that they, too, have an investment in the community, and River Shores total assessment this year amounts to over five million dollars. Mr. Delgado then 61 F 0 11982 ge 2 PA -UE 254 DEQ c asked property owners from River Shores to stand up to express their opposition to the proposed project, and about 60 stood up. Mr. Delgado very emotionally continued to urge that the Commission vote against the rezoning. Millie Weneckie, owner of several lots in River Shores, wished to preserve the unique rural quality of River Shores where children can come to visit and feel safe in the neighborhood. She claimed that, contrary to Mr. Rogers' statement, the groves have been sprayed by plan. Mrs. Weneckie also emphasized that nothing is binding on Southeast Enterprises and urgently requested that before any rezoning is considered, the planning be in black and white so they can be assured the wetlands will not be drained, that the developers will put up exactly what they say, and River Shores will be protected. William Stegkemper, River Shores resident, and professional realtor and property appraiser, urged that the Board uphold the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission. It was his opinion that condominiums will have a diminishing effect on residential single family value. Commissioner Wodtke asked if the fact that there - will -be single family on the northern portion of the adjoining property would alter his opinion, and Mr. Stegkemper felt there would be less of a diminishing effect only if the developer adhered to a minimum house size of 1200 sq. ft. Ralph Parker, 185 12th Place, noted that this is a government of the people, by the people and for the people, and he believed the people have spoken their pleasure. Jerry Selph, 430 12th Place, spoke at length of the adverse effect of the proposed rezoning on the rural character of River Shores, which has no through streets, and of his realtor's promises that the marsh area never would be developed and that the adjacent property would remain single family. He argued that any change from single family would 62 constitute spot zoning and that the proposed development would irreparably destroy their quiet country atmosphere and create horrendous traffic problems. Mr. Selph expressed outrage that the developers have used the terminology "just like Vista Royale," and went on to discuss the lowness of the land which is in the 100 year flood plain and the drainage problems. He did not feel the fact that people from St. Lucie County spoke in behalf of the developer carried any weight because he does not like the way they develop in St. Lucie County. Mr. Selph stated that if the Commission votes for this project, they will alter his life style, endanger him and his children, negate efforts to �V establish orderly development in the county, and most importantly, break the trust the citizens have in the Commission as elected officials to carry out the wishes of - the citizens. Don Nichols, owner of 3 lots on 12th St., informed the Board that he had plans to build on Lot 3, but three builders advised him not to do anything until it was determined how this zoning would go, which he believed clearly demonstrates that there would be an adverse effect on the adjoining property. Lomax Gwathmey, 23 Sea Horse Lane, county resident for 21 years, commented that although we apparently have a very high class development plan and a reputable builder, he also was troubled with the numbers presented by staff. He noted that there are only 94 buildable acres, and at 594 units, you are over 6 units per acre, and if you deduct the land for lakes, you are over 7 units per acre. Mr. Gwathmey emphasized that the density designation in the Land Use Plan was not an entitlement and favored approval of Mrs. Robinson's recommendation that the whole thing be put off until we get into Planned Unit Development. No One further wished to be heard. 63 D E C 11982 Alex 52 PAGE 2T'75 6 DEC � 2457 ON ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. Attorney O'Haire pointed out that it is the function of government to provide for the greatest.good of the entire community, not just 60 some families, and there are hundreds and hundreds who will benefit from extension of the water main. He noted that the residents of River Shores are not going to be looking at a monolith, they are going to be looking at single family homes, and to assure this, his client has gone to the extent of placing a deed restriction on record. Attorney O'Haire requested that the package he presented to the Commission to be made part of the Minutes. Said folders, declaration of restriction, financial statement of Cardinal Groves, and proposed layout of "Vero Vista" are on file in the Office of the Clerk. Attorney O'Haire continued to emphasize that his clients have made as extensive commitments as they possibly could to conciliate the River Shores interests. Discussion then ensued regarding the square footage -of the houses that will be in the buffer zone area, and Mr. Portuondo stated that these houses will contain 1200 sq. ft. Attorney O'Haire stated that he could not speak to lot size, but the density of the northerly buffer would be 1.77. He explained that the people in these single family homes will be sharing common expenses, for yard maintenance, security, etc., with the condominiums. In further discussion it was noted that requirements for residences in R -1A, which the residential portion of this property is presently zoned, are 1200 sq. ft. for a single family residence with a minimum lot area of 10,000 sq. ft. and a gross density of 4.3. 64 - M M Commissioner Lyons noted that the property owner, therefore, right now can go in and build to a density of 4.3 units per acre on everything except the C-1 zoning. Mr. Scurfield, speaking for River Shores, believed he just heard for the first time that the proposed homes would be a minimum of 1200 sq. ft., which is different than the initial site plan filed, but he still felt that the community interests should mandate denying the appeal. Commissioner Wodtke asked if the River Shores residents would object if the two north -south roads were opened to go into this area. The residents expressed their objections loudly. Commissioner Wodtke pointed out that those are public_ roads accepted by the county, and if the area to the south were to develop as a single family development, he did not feel the county would be in a legal position to deny opening up those roads. Under the site plan approval required for multiple family development, however, the county could place restrictions on the use of those roads. Commissioner Fletcher questioned whether we would be legally required to open those roads for single family. Chairman Scurlock noted that during the hearings on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the Board looked very diligently at potential areas and considered many factors to make provisions to meet the need for multi -family, and when this area was designated LD -2 for that purpose, lie did not remember any objections being raised. For this reason, he personally had a great deal of problem with upholding the decision reached by the Planning & Zoning Commission. The Chairman further felt it has been proven that the grove has been in decline and not economically viable for a number of years. He firmly believed there should be some buffer and transitional zone, and his first thought was to split this into two-rezonings, one for single family and the second for 65 D E G 1 1982 Wx 52 PAU-E 258 11982 B ttK . F hUL 259 medium density or R -2D, which would be cleaner cut. He could not agree to indicate that this land is totally unsuitable and unacceptable for LD -2, which would go against everything said in the Comprehensive Land Use hearings. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird for purposes of discussion, to adopt Ordinance 82-30 rezoning the subject property to R -2D as re- quested, with the exception of the 200' on the north boundary and with the exception of the environmentally sensitive land. CommissioneriBird brought up the point that the R-lA buffer property would have to be platted and subdivided, and he wondered how the 200' dimension would work out with the road requirements. Commissioner Lyons believed that R-lA is a more restrictive classification than River Shores enjoys in their own subdivision. Mr. Portuondo, of the Southeast Enterprises, felt-tthe- problem in the way this is presented in the Motion is that this property is going to be developed on a condominium basis with maintenance, security, private roads, etc., and he felt that would present a major problem with different zoning. Mr. Portuondo believed they were accomplishing the same thing in their declaration of restriction, but in"a more controlled way. Chairman Scurlock asked why a single family zoning with single family lots could not be accommodated with a condominium concept, and Community Development Director King believed it can basically; the only additional requirement would be the process of the plan that would be under the R-lA zoning district. Discussion continued on the different processing that would be required for the R-lA property, and Attorney O'Haire emphasized that this project was designed for a single site plan approval and that segregating part of it and requiring two different processes would present many problems. Various questions were raised and alternatives suggested, and the Chairman called a brief recess so that the attorneys might have a chance to discuss these problems. The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with the same members present. Attorney O'Haire informed the Board that they will `accept the R -1A density of 4.3 for the buffer zone with the provision that they can treat this area as one big lot rather than having to subdivide. Considerable discussion ensued re the whole parcel being considered one lot and the fact that nothing can be constructed in the 200' buffer that doesn't meet R -1A requirements. Attorney Brandenburg informed the Board that this can be done under our current code. He explained that R -1A requires 10,000 sq. ft. of property for each unit, but does not require that it all be grouped in a square lot fashion. Attorney O'Haire noted that they would like to have the Motion state that there can be one site plan and also define the environmentally sensitive land as lying east of the mosquito control dike. Community Development Director King informed the Board that we do have a survey of this property. Commissioner Lyons and Commissioner Bird agreed to reword their Motion as follows: MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, to adopt Ordinance 82-30 M ® E C 11992 "OK 2 pot- 260 J D E C 1 1992 sea ^ 52 rezoning the subject property to R -2D, with the exception of the 200' on the north boundary of said property from U.S.I up to the environ- mentally sensitive lands, which 200' will be rezoned to R -1A and subject to all R-lA re- quirements, and with the exception of the environmentally sensitive lands which will be legally described; the entire property to be considered in one site plan review. Commissioner Bird stated that he will support the Motion because he believes it is a reasonable compromise. He complimented the River Shores group on their effective organized presentation, but pointed out that this rezoning will give them a 200' buffer strip of quality homes; it will tie this development to a site plan approval which will give us more control; it will assure that the roads will not cut through into River Shores; and it will bring a water line to their subdivision at no expense to them. Commissioner Fletcher stated that he planned to vote against the Motion. He commented that in the two years—he, has been on the Board he has never heard a better presenta- tion as to why something should not be done. Commissioner Fletcher felt one of the strongest points in the Land Use Plan is the consideration of the existing families and how that Plan will affect them. He urged the Board to re- consider this compromise and say to the developer that we have no doubt about his integrity and work, but we are listening to the people who want this used as single family and not multi family. Commissioner Wodtke spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning, stressing the controls provided in the site plan review required for multi -family. He believed if this property were left totally in single family, it would be 68 much harder to control the storm water - the drainage - the roads, etc. He further felt if this land is going to be developed, it is preferable that it be developed by a group with a fine reputation. Commission Wodtke did agree, however, that the use of the name "Vista" has some misleading connotations. Attorney O'Haire stated that they will change the name. Chairman Scurlock felt that compromise is a misuse of the word. The CLUP had designated this property as LD -2, and he believed that what we see here is good planning, i.e., transitional zones and a real effort in terms of not looking at maximum density. He believed the effort put into the Master Plan will make itself evident in the community.. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried 4 to 1 with Commissioner Fletcher voting in opposition. J D E.( 11982 F�:ut ORDINANCE NO. 82-30 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, did publish and send its Notice of Intent to rezone the hereinafter described property and pursuant thereto held a public hearing in relation thereto, at which parties in interest and citizens were heard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that the Zoning Ordinance of Indian River County, Florida, and the accompanying Zoning Map, be amended as follows: 1. That the Zoning Map be changed in order that the following described property situated in Indian River County, Florida, to -wit: From the intersection of the North line of the Southwest quarter of Section 30, Township 33 South, Range 40 East and the East right-of-way of U.S. Highway No. 1, run South 880 24'06" East along said North line a distance of 637.81 feet; Thence run South 18014106" East, parallel to said East right-of-way of U.S.Highway No. 1, a distance of 212.61 feet; Thence run Westerly, parallel to and 200 feet South of the North line of said Southwest quarter of Section 30, a distance of 637.81 feet to the East right-of-way of U.S. Highway No. 1; Thence run North 18014106" West along said East right-of-way to the point of beginning. All of said property lying and being in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 30, Township 33 South, Range 40 East, Indian River County, Florida. Be changed from C-1, Commercial District to R-lA,�Single Family Residential District. 2. That the Zoning Map be changed in order that the following described property situated in Indian River County, Florida, to -wit: Lot 2 and a parcel of submerged land in the Indian River in Section 29, Township 33 South, Range 40 East, Indian River County, Florida, more particularly described as follows: Begin at a point on the North line of Government lot 2 of said Section 29, where said north line intersects with the West shore of the .Indian River; thence East along the extension of the said North line of Government Lot 2 a distance of 214.3 feet, more or less, to the bulkhead line in Indian River County, Florida, established by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, pursuant to Section 253.122, Florida Statutes; thence South 18015'46" East, 1397.29 feet, more or less, to the intersection of the Easterly extension of the South line of said Government Lot 2; thence West 250 feet, more or less, to the mean high water line at the West shore of the Indian River; thence Northerly along said mean high water line to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Con- taining 7.0 acres, more or less. AND ALSO The North one-half of Northeast quarter of Southwest quarter lying East of U.S. Highway No. 1, Section 30; South one-half of Northeast quarter of Southwest quarter lying East of U.S. Highway No. 1, Section 30; North one- half of the Southeast quarter, Section 30, all located in Township 33 South, Range 40 East, Indian River County, Florida. Less and except the North 200' thereof. Be changed from C-1, Commercial District and R-lA, Single Family Residential District to R -2D, Multiple Family District. * There are 31.81 acres within the above described property which are designated as Environmentally Sensitive under the provisions of the Land Use Element adopted January 6, 1982. All with the meaning and intent as set forth and described in said Zoning Regulations. Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida on this 1St day of December , 1982. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF I`NDDIIA_N RIVER COUNTY. By . DON C. SCTR OCK, JR. Chairman Acknowledgment by the Department of State of the State of Florida thisJ3ZoG day of Effective Date: Acknowledgment from the Department of State received on this /7-Z4 day of ��'+*� � 198.E , at 10-'0 *0 A.M./P.M. and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SVYP ICIkZNC)�s _> By Y/M . ENBURq, County Attorney Description of Environmentally Sensitive Areas which cannot be developed at more than 1 unit per acre is attached. DEC 11982 � x 2 PAVE P'4 F- . DEC 11982 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA BQ�K U`E2 .6 Beginning at a point on the North line of Government Lot 2 of Section 29, Township 33 South, Range 40 East, Indian River County, Florida, where said North line intersects with the West shore of the Indian River; thence run East along an extension of the North line of Government Lot 2 a distance of 214.3 feet, more or less, to the bulkhead line in said Indian River County established by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, pursuant to Section 253.122, Florida Statutes; thence South 18015146" East, 1397.29 feet, more'or less, to the intersection of. the Easterly extension of the South line of said Government Lot 2; thence West, 250 feet, more or less, to the mean high water line at the West shore of the Indian River; thence continue West along said South line of Government Lot 2, 739.24 feet, more or less to a point herein referred to as "POINT A", said "POINT A" being the edge of water located on the East side of a mosquito control dike, thence run generally Northwesterly along said edge of water at dike to a point on the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, said point being located North 17017127" West, 1420.88 feet from aforementioned "POINT A"; thence run East, along said 1/4 Section line, 308.66 feet to the Northwest corner of said Government Lot 2; thence continue East, along the North line of said Government Lot 2, 508.67 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Above described parcel contains 31.81 acres by calculation. All lying and being in Indian River County, Florida. ATTACHMENT #1 ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously extended the meeting to 5:30 P.M. ESTABLISH POSITION OF OVERALL EMS FOR INDIAN RIVER COMITY Dr. William Frazier came before the Board to make a presentation re the establishment of a Countywide Emergency Medical Service System and requested that the Board take action as set out in the following proposal: Summary of Proposal to the Board of County Commissioners Indian River County, Florida December 1, 1982 Reference: Establishment of a County -wide Emergency Medical Service System It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners take the following actions to begin the process of establishing an efficient and coordinated County -wide system for the provision of Emergency Medical Services: 1. Approve the establishment of the Indian River County EMS Council, a voluntary agency, and its two supporting subcommittees, the Medical Advisory Committee and the Nursing -EMS Liaison Committee, as outlined in the minutes of the EMS subcommittee meeting. it 2. Approve the position of and hiring of the Medical Director of EMS for Indian River County. 3. Establish the salary level for the Medical Director. 4. Defer establishment of malpractice coverage for the Medical Director until such coverage is deemed necessary. Suggested Scope of Activities and Charge to the Indian River County EMS Council and Medical Director 1. Develop a comprehensive plan for the establishment of a County -wide EMS system, to include all services currently providing or expected to provide EMS services within Indian River County. This plan should be completed within six (6) months and should be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration. It should include a: 70 DEC 11982 PAGE A) Plan for coordination of available EMS services. B) Plan for development and implementation of a County -wide Advance Life Support (i.e., Paramedic) system. C) Detailed implementation time table. D) Detailed implementation budget to include both start up costs (e.g., equipment,.training-) and anticipated annual operating costs (e.g., personnel, supplies, space, insurance). E) Appropriate letters of support from participating.agencies and institutions. umr 2. As part of the planning process, determine the probable funding sources and amounts for support of both the County -wide EMS Council and the new Advanced Life Support system. This should include an evaluation of Federal, State, County, municipal, and voluntary funding sources, with particular emphasis being placed on the potential for a significant portion of funding to be derived from non -county sources, preferably voluntary contributions. 3. Such other activities as deemed necessary or desirable by the Board of County Commissioners. Question arose re funding, and Dr. Frazier noted that systems he has worked with in the past have had costs ranging between $800,000 and two million dollars, but as he looks at the county, many of the pieces of the system are here already. He felt there are some federal funds available for training, and voluntary contributions must be considered also. It was the doctor's opinion that the plan can be put together in six months and be ready before -thea -- next budget sessions. Chairman Scurlock felt it should be made plain from the beginnning that the Board is faced with some severe funding problems. Commissioner Lyons agreed and stated that he personally was not sure that it has been proven that this program will provide sufficient improvement over the emergency services presently provided to justify it. He wished to be sure that any planning that is done will provide statistics which will show that we have used what we have to the fullest extent and also what we will open up to as far as expenses are concerned since other counties already have run into problems with this. Commissioner Lyons emphasized that we 71 M M must be assured we are going to get our monies worth out of making a change because once we make the change, he believed it will only be a short time before we will lose our Volunteer Ambulance Squads and be stuck with the major cost of this system. He further pointed out that in most cases in this county, we have a situation of very short hauls because of our geography, and he questioned whether we are going to get enough benefit out of paramedics in transport to make a paramedic system worthwhile. Commissioner Lyons also expressed concern about such a large committee. Dr. Frazier agreed that justification of this system is very important. He also believed there is a great deal of +room for improvement in coordination between the emergency - services. As to the size of the committee, he noted that most of the work of the EMS Council is done by a small group, but they need the input of all the groups. He did not share Commissioner Lyons concern about a loss of voluntarism, and stated that he had sensed a great deal of interest from them. Commissioner Wodtke also had concerns, especially re funding, and did not feel it is possible to fund Advanced Life Support $300,000-$500,000 next year. He agreed that he will look at the report, but noted that our present EMS are doing an excellent job and costing us nothing. Commissioner Wodtke then discussed the responsibility of the individual to pay for the services rendered and hoped that in the study and future presentation a fee structure for services rendered would be considered. In regard to what is.being proposed today, Com. Wodtke stated that he would be in favor of setting up a committee, but did not know that he would be in favor of a full salaried medical director to assist the committee structure. Chairman Scurlock noted that the recommendation was $18,000 and three months already have expired in this budget 72 in .52 ?AcE2P8 DEC 1 ���2 Do '92 FGF q year. He stated that he would support the position, but questioned why Indian River Memorial Hospital, which has an emergency room and is itself a taxing entity has not been considered as the sponsoring agency and the focal point for ALS. Dr. Frazier believed the reason is that hospital activities tend to focus internally and not look out at the public whereas the County Commission is working with the public and is concerned with fire safety., policy safety, etc. He continued that the Hospital would be involved and be a major part of the system; they are in the committee structure and that is part of the coordination that they P talked about. As to the question of salary for a Medical Director, he feltethis is not as important as the concept of having a paid medical director. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, that we appoint an EMS Council and that they have three goals: (1) tell us how to maximize the emergency --y effort with the available resources; (2) recommend what our future services might be; and (3) recommend sources of funding. Chairman Scurlock asked if the Motion will allow the Council the flexibility to address the scope of services listed, and Commissioner Lyons stated that he mainly wished to know what we can do with what we have got now, but if they go into the other areas also, that is fine. Lengthy discussion ensued on the importance of gathering detailed statistics, the issue of how we can maximize the use of the many trained people we presently 73 have to do the best emergency job for the people of the county, how we can overcome the problem of lack of cooperation, the problem of funding, etc., and Commissioner Fletcher expressed his belief that Dr. Frazier has a sincere interest in providing us with the information we would like to have by next June and the further belief that the doctor would'be able to provide us with data that is not just slanted to justify a system, but to show us the real situation. Tom Buchanan of the Vero Beach Ambulance Squad agreed that the county is getting a tremendous service from the current ambulance squads, but he did believe there is a need for a medical director and urged that the Board vote favorably on this position. It was noted that the Motion on the floor does not address the position of a medical director, but that would be dealt with separately. Com. Wodtke agreed that we have top level volunteers and felt they have gone about as far as they can without ALS. Commissioner Lyons was not sure that is so. Com. Wodtke asked if the study is going to be to take our current resources and see how they can work with ALS or just how they can work to provide us with a better level of services, and Dr. Frazier felt the study needs to cover both areas. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, that we hire a Medical Director for $1,500 a month, not to exceed the $10,000 budgeted for the current year. 74 DEC 11982 190x 2 %E'270' 6tb 11992 BOK FSU -' , Com. Wodtke asked if this would be a contractual arrangement or whether the Medical Director would be a County employee, and Attorney Brandenburg felt it would be better on an independent contractor basis. Chairman Scurlock stated that his only question was whether there is any other source of money to take up the salary for the Mecical Director if there is a shortfall. Mr. Buchanan believed the Ambulance Squad would make up the difference in funds if they had to. Com. Bird asked at what point the $1,500 per.month either terminates or goes on to a new agreement, and it was stated that it would be at the end of the fiscal year. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously authorized staff to draw up a contract with Dr. Frazier to fill the position of Medical Director, effective Dec. 1, 1982. - ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously extended the meeting to 5:50 o'clock P.M. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - HIDDEN HAMMOCK II SUBDIVISION The Board reviewed memo and recommendation of denial by Staff Planner, Claire Zimmerman, as follows: 75 TO: The Honorable Members DATE: November 1, 1982 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Art Challacombe, Planning Dept. Mgr. DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: atric Bruce King, A P FROM: Clare Zimmerman, Staff Planner QQ SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF HIDDEN HAMMOCK II SUBDIVISION REFERENCES: It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on December 1, 1982. DESCRIPTIONS &CONDITIONS: Hidden Hammock II is the proposed second phase of a subdivision on 12th Street. This proposed subdivision contains lots number 16-21 on a + 5 acre site. Lots 16 and 21 already have single family structu Bs on them. There is a + .4 acre lake in the northwest corner of the property_. This lake is located within the lot lines -wof.3 of the lots in the proposed subdivision. The parcel is zoned R-lA, Single Family Residential (maximum 4 units/ acre). -.The land use classification of the parcel, accord- ing to the Comprehensive Plan, is LD -1, low density (maximum 3 units/acre). A preliminary plat of this sub- division was reviewed by the Technical Review Committee at their September 7, 1982 meeting. ANALYSIS: There were several comments made by the Technical Review Committee which have not been addressed by the applicant. These include the following: 1) Lot 18 is landlocked, Access has,not been provided onto either 12th Street or 45th Court. The Public Works Division indicates that provision of access onto 12th Street is not desirable because it would - require culverting of the Indian River Farms.B2 sub - lateral canal south of the 12th Street right-of-way. The only road with the required frontage is 12th Street. Thus, Lot 18 has no acceptable means of ingress or egress. 2) No adequate maintenance easements have been provided around the lake or for drainage culverts. 3) The lake and common drainage areas should be dedicated to the owners and property owner documents provided for maintenance of them. 4) An existing paved parking area which serves Lot 21, and is on both Lots 21 and 18, has not been removed to the rear setback line on Lot 21.; 5) No provision for mail delivery has been made on the preliminary plat. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: The following alternative actions could be taken. Alternative 1: Preliminary plat approval could be granted as shown on the existing drawings..",' 76 DEC`� � 2 PAGE 272 11982 �� �,:r'F?73 Alternative 2: Alternative 3: RECOMMENDATION: Preliminary plat approval could be granted, subject to the applicant meeting the conditions outlined in Items 1 through 5 above. Preliminary plat approval could be denied. It is the recommendation of the staff that the Board of County Commissioners choose Alternative 3, denial of preliminary plat approval. It is true that access to Lot 18 can be provided by culverting the drainage ditch, subject to permit issuance by Indian River Farms Water Management District. However, culverting of drainage ditches for the individual lots is not desirable. Without culverting, Lot 18 has no means of ingress or egress. This is in violation of Section 5, subparagraph 4 of the Indian River County Subdivision Ordinance, "Every lot shall abut upon and have permanent access to a public or approved private street." Engineer James Beindorf came before the Board representing the applicant. He noted that there are 5 items that the Technical Review Committee and Planning Department came up with. Items 2,314, and 5 present no problem. The maintenance easements and dedication of lake and common drainage areas to the property owners would be handled under deed restrictions; the existing parking area can be removed when it is sold ( he did not see why it should be done now); and they will make provision for mail delivery. Mr.-- — Beindorf continued that the real problem is Lot 18. His contention was that the lot is not landlocked; he pointed out that it faces on 12th St. and according to County Ordinance as long as the land is an acre or more and abutting a public street, it can be sold in any manner the owner wishes. Mr. Beindorf noted that the density of the property is at a little over 1 unit per acre and rather than eliminate a lot, he would prevail on the Board's judgement to approve it or deny it. Commissioner Fletcher asked if the lot is landlocked or not, and Commissioner Bird noted that as long as they can put in a culvert that satisfies the Drainage District, it cannot be considered landlocked since it abuts on 12th St. 77 Community Development Director King stated that he wished to assure there was access and the plan did not show a culvert. Discussion continued about ingress and egress and Mr. King felt it is necessary to be assured there is approval for putting in the culvert. Commissioner Lyons asked if the Attorney can clarify whether they do have access to 12th Street. Attorney Brandenburg felt that Mr. King has a valid point that he wants to show a workable way to provide ingress and egress to 12th St. and that permits are available, etc. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, to grant preliminary plat approval of Hidden Hammock II Subdivision with the condition that a permit be obtained for access to 12th St. from Lot 18 and with the nota- tion that Items 2,3,4, and 5 are not a problem for the developer - the final plat to reflect the five concerns. Discussion continued re the permit, and Mr. Beindorf did not anticipate any problem with getting a permit. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. WATER RESOURCES STUDY AND JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT The Board reviewed memorandum of Community Development Director King; F& DEC 11982 INK PAGE 274 I / D E C 1 1992 OOOK U `_7 - 7 52 5 TO: The Honorable Members. of DATE: November 19, 1982 FILE: ' the Board of -County Commissioners SUBJECT: water Resources Study and Joint Funding Agreement FROM: Bruce King, AICP fl� REFERENCES: Director Community Development Division It is requested that the information pro�rided herein be given formal consideration by the Board -of County Commissioners during their regular meeting of December 1, 1982. DES'CRIPTIONS' AND' 'COND'ITI'ONS On September 15, 1982, a meeting was held with Nlr. Harry G. Rodi.s, Mr. George R. Schiner, Hydrologist, Mr. Bob Miller, all from the Water Resources Division of the Geological Survexr, U. S. Department of the Interior and myself to refine the study proposal which was original submitted to the County in September, 1981. On September 30, 1982, the Community Development Division received the draft of the study proposal from the U. S. Geological Survey and this draft was reviewed by the Public Works Division Director and several staff members of the Planning Department. On October 15, 1982, a revised study proposal was submitted to Mr. Schiner for their evaluatiax,. On October 28:'1982, a presentation concerning the proposed water resources study.wes donducted by the above representatives from the U. S. Geological Survey to the Planning and Zoning Commission. This presentation was well received by the Commissioners who subsequently voted to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that the subject study be funded during fiscal year 1982-1983. ALTERNATIVES AND ANAL'YS'IS The attached study proposal as submitted by the U. S. Geological Survey is to conduct an assessment of the County's groundwater resources. The purpose of this study is to conduct field invest:i gations relating to water quality and quantity analyses of the County's surficial and Floridian aquifers. In addition, the stii-ly is to provide development.guidelines which can be incorporated into the County's proposed land development code. Furthermore, the objective of the study is to provide the County Planning Depart- ment and the Board of County Commissioners with water resources information needed for effective land use planning and for the most efficient use of the County's groundwater resources. This investigation will provide new information on the Floridian aquifer and updated information on the surficial aquifer. Com- parisons of water quality and quantity will be made between data of about thirty (30) years agog ten (10) years ago, and the present time. The investigation is proposed to span three (3) years, and upon completion of the study, a final report will be presented to the County. In addition, the water resources data collected during the investigation will be stored in computer and conventional files and be available upon our request. 79 The above stated representatives from the U. S. Geological Survey will be present at the December 1st meeting in order to make a presentation to the Board concerning the study proposal. Should the Commission have any questions concerning this matter prior to the December 1st meeting, please feel free to contact me. A secondary benefit from the funding of this study proposal is that the U. S. Geological Survey will provide technical assistance and training to the County's environmental planner upon initiation of this study. In addition, this study will provide funding for the development of abase map at a scale of one inch equals two thousand feet by the U. S. Geological Survey. Through participation in this study, existing maps in the U. S. G. S. files would be available to the County at a very nominal charge. RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Division staff recommends that the Chairman of the County Commission be authorized to execute the attached joint funding agreement with the U. S. Geological Survey in order that the subject study can be initiated. FUNDING Pageeight (8) of the study proposal has a detailed breakdown of the funding requirements to conduct the subject study. The County's proportion of the total cost of the study for this current fiscal year is $38,000 of a total cost of $126,000. In fiscal year 1983- 1984, the County's share of the total cost would be $41,500 of a. total cost of $1.03,000. In fiscal year 1984-1985, the County':i share would be $.33,500 which would be matched by an equal. paym,�.,zit from the U. S. Geological Survey. The aggregate cost for conducting the avatar resources study would be a total of $296,000 'w.:th thr) county's total three year cost being $113,000. Funds for this study were originally allocated in the Board of County Commissioners budget during the departmental budget hearings. However, it is my understanding that these funds were deleted during the public hearing process ori thin year's budget, Therefore, r:hould this study be initiated during this fiscal year, ii: would be neE u�essary that sufficient funds be made available from the Board of Cous� `Y Commissioners contingency funds. Commissioner Wodtke stated that his only problem is the funding situation. He asked Finance Director Jeff Barton where we are on contingencies. Mr. Barton reported that basically we are going to use the contingency all up with the knowns we have at the present time, i.e., the fourth courtroom, Civil Defense, Reinhold, etc. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, to approve the Water Resources Study and Funding Agreement with the understanding M1 D E C 1 1982 900K 2 PA -13E276 btc 11992 the the Administrator will come back at the next meeting with a suggestion for funding. BOOK 52.U?77 Discussion on payments ensued with the representative of the Department of Interior, and it was determined that the $38,000 bill would not come due until sometime after September 30, 1983, and it, therefore, would not be a budget problem in this fiscal year. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. M � � r Fem 9.1366 Department of the Interior FL 20 11-15-82 (saps. 197sr) Geological Survey Joint Fundinq Agreement FOR WATER RESOURCES T.NVESTICATIONS THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the 1st day of October 19 82 by the GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, party of the fust part, and the Indian River, Board of County Commissioners party of the second part. 1. the parties hereto agree that subject to the availability of appropriations and in accordance with their respective authorities there daubs maintained in cooperation an investigation of water resources hereinafter called the program. 2. The following amounts shall be contributed to cover all of the cost of the necessary field and office work directly related to this program, but excluding any general administrative or accounting work in the office of either party and excluding the cost of publication by either party of the results of the program. (a) $38,000.00 by the party of the fust part during the period October 1, 1982 to September 30, 1983 (b) $38, 000.00 by the party of the second part during the period October 1, 1982 to September 30, 1983 (c) Additional amounts by each party during the above period or succeeding periods as may be determined by mutual agreement and set forth in an exchange of letters between the parties.. . 3. Expenses incurred in the performance of this program may be paid by either party in conformity with the laws and regulations respectively governing each party, provided that so far as may be mutually agreeable all expenses shall be paid in the first instance by the party of the fust part with appropriate reimbursement thereafter by the party of the second part. Each party shall furnish to the other party such statements or reports of expenditures as may be needed to satisfy fiscal requirements. 4. The field and office work pertaining to this program shall be under the direction of or subject to periodic review by an authorized representative of the party of the fust part. S. The areas to be included in the program shall be determined by mutual agreement between the parties hereto or their authorized representatives. The methods employed in the field and office shall be those adopted by the party of the first part to insure the required standards of accuracy subject to modification by mutual agreement. 6. During the progress of the work all operations of either party pertaining to this,program shall be open to the inspection of the other party, and if the work is not being carried on in•a mutually satisfactory manner, either party may terminate this agreement upon 60 days written notice to the other party. 7. The original records resulting from this program shall be deposited ultimately in the office of the party of the first part and shall become part of the records of that office. copies shall be furnished to the party of the second part upon request. 8. The maps, records or reports resulting from this program shall be made available to the public as promptly as possible. The maps, records or reports normally will be published by the party of the first part. However, the party of the second part reserves the right to publish the results of this program and, if already published by the party of the fust part shall, upon request, be furnished by the party of the first part, at cost, impressions suitable for purposes of reproduction similar to that for which the original copy was prepared. The traps, records or reports published by either party shall contain a statement of the cooperative relations between the parties. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY UNTIED STATES.gy nor C geJ41 gSk,_ Jr • • Chairman DEPARTMENT' OF THE INTRIOR Ado ted : 12-1-8Z By 00000L %0,�a By l (SIGNATURE k TITLE) BY � i� NSE REVERSE SIDE IF ADDITIONAL SIGNATURES ARE l QUIR .•a_ L_ DEC 11982 Ap1)r oVCCI F'fg, to hrl. Eramlenb,,r y Alto . 0t, S OK 2 PAGE 278 ® E C 11982 Boa 52 P,U-F. 79 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - DEFINITION OF STRUCTURE ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized readvertisement of a public hearing regarding amendment of the Zoning Ordinance re definition of structure. In further discussion, it was agreed to carry over all remaining items on the day's agenda until the next regular meeting of the Board. DOCUMENTS TO BE MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES at A. Proclamation - Indian River Queens Pageant The following Proclamation commending all those involved in the building and designing of the Indian River Queens Float is hereby made a part of the Minutes. 83 PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMENDING THE DEDICATION OF THE INDIAN RIVER FLOAT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, The INDIAN RIVER QUEENS PAGEANT is open to young ladies residing in the Indian River County area, giving them an opportunity to compete and to represent their respective communities as INDIAN RIVER QUEENS; and WHEREAS, for the second straight year, the INDIAN RIVER QUEENS FLOAT was a winner in the annual ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC PARADE in Miami; and WHEREAS, the 1982 INDIAN RIVER QUEENS FLOAT took second place in the 50TH ANNUAL ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC PARADE with a float which saluted the Golden Anniversary of the parade; and z- - WHEREAS, the INDIAN RIVER QUEENS FLOAT had the honor of being the first unit in the four mile parade: and WHEREAS, the' float was designed and built by. the INDIAN RIVER FLOAT COMMITTEE, a non-profit community organization comprised of several dedicated citizens, who represent various churches and community groups; and WHEREAS, with the dedication and support of the INDIAN RIVER FLOAT COMMITTEE,.the INDIAN RIVER QUEENS PAGEANT is today a popular and worthwhile project; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Indian River County, commends all the people involved in the building and designing of the INDIAN RIVER QUEENS FLOAT for their time and effort in representing their County in such an outstanding fashion. ATTEST: FREDA WRIGHT, CLERK APPROY4P�AS_ TO FORM AND By CHRls� PH4H J. PAULL Assl tant County Attorney L_ DEC 11982 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By/ - C jwz/� DON C. SCURLOCK JR. Chairman FF, - DEC 11982 BOOK B. Governmental Street Lighting Agreement - Gifford The above agreement is hereby made a part of the Minutes as approved at the Regular Meeting of November 17, 1982. 84 CITY OF VERO BEACH GOVERNMENTAL STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT Revised 10/13/82 JVL:emo THIS AGREEMENT made this day of 7982 , by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, GIFFORD AREA MUNICIPAL TAXING UNIT , name and description its successors and assigns (hereafter called "The Customer"), and the City of Vero Beach, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, its successors and assigns (.hereafter called "The City").. WITNESSETH .,That for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar C$1,00) -paid by each party hereto to the other, and of the convenants and agreement set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE I THE CITY AGREES: Section 1. To furnish. to the Customer the street lighting system described and identified in Section 2, Article III of this Agreement (hereafter called the "Street Lighting System"). and such other services; including installation and removal, as are provided for in this Agreement, all in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the rate schedule set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement, or any successive rate schedule which may be approved from time to time by the City Council. Section 2. To install, modify and/or replace the Street Lighting System upon the written request of the Customer if consistent with accepted engineering prac- tices. The request shall be made in the form of Exhibit B, which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement. The term "modification" shall include the relocation of poles and/or luminaires, and the change of lamp wattage. The term "replacement" shall include the substitution of other luminaires and/or poles for existing facilities. ARTICLE II THE CUSTOMER AGREES: Section 1. To pay, when due, all bills issued by the City for the routine operation of the Street Lighting System and the depreciated installed -cost of facilities removed, modified and/or replaced by the City under this Agreement. Operating bills for Street Lighting System shall be computed in accordance with the rate schedule set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached to and made a part of the Agreement, or any successive rate schedule which may be approved from time to time 2 PnE 2 Q- DEC 11982 r7D E qIT11982 -900K 52 FAJ u Y OF VERO BEACH Page 2 GOVERNMENTAL STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT by the City Council. Bills for costs, as estimated by the City, of any modification and/or replacement of the Street Lighting System shall be paid,by the Customer prior to the commencement of the modification and/or replacement by the City. ARTICLE III IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THAT: Section -1. This Agreement shall be for a term of ten (10) years from the date of initiation of service as confirmed by written notice by the City. It shall extend thereafter for further successive periods of five (5) years from the expiration of the initial ten (10) year term or from the expiration of any extension thereof. The Agreement shall be extended automatically unless either party shall have given written notice to the other of its desire to terminate this Agreement. The written notice shall be given not less than ninety (90) days before the date of expiration of the initial ten (10) year term, or any extension thereof. Section 2. The Street Lighting System shall consist initially of (a) Street Lights described as follows: Rating of Fixture Type of Number in Lumens Lamp of Lights 5800 High Pressure Sodium Vapor 137 9500 High Pressure Sodium Vapor 41 (b) Other facilities described as follows: Type of Number Number Poles of Poles Conductors of Feet Treated q Not under paving Concrete Under paving (c) Additions or Removals Any additions or removals of facilities, as requested by the Customer and approved by the City, shall be incorporated or deleted from the Street Li-gh-ting System. The request for additions or removals shall be in writing and in the form of Exhibit C, which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement. Section 3. The obligation to furnish or purchase service shall be excused at any time that either party is prevented from complying with this Agreement by legal proceedings, strikes, lockouts, fires, riots, acts of God, the public enemy, or by CITY OF VERO BEACH GOVERNMENTAL STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT Page 3 cause or causes not under the control of the party thus prevented from compliance; and, the City shall not have the obligation to furnish service if it is prevented from complying with this Agreement by reason of any partial, temporary or entire shut -down of service which, in the sole opinion of the City, is reasonably necessary for the purpose of repairing or making more efficient all or any part of its electrical system. h- Section 4. The City, at any time, may substitute for any lamp installed -here- under another.lamp which shall be of at least equal illuminating capacity and efficiency. Such substitution may also be made upon the written request of the Customer, except that no substitution requested by the Customer shall be made without the City's consent if it would require a change in the size, style or capacity of any lamp. Upon the written request of the Customer or its authorized agent, the City, in accordance with the appropriate rate schedule and the terms of this Agreement, may replace any lamp with one of an increased rating in lumens. Section 5. Should the Customer fail to pay for any of the electric energy, services, depreciated installed cost of removed fac{lities, modification and/or replacement furnished hereunder before a bill therefore becomes delinquent, or other- wise fail to perform any -of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the City at any time thereafter, may cease to supply electric energy and/or services and/or refuse to make modification and/or replacement for the Customer until the Customer has made such payments or has otherwise fully complied with all the terms and con- ditions of this Agreement; provided, however, that any failure by the City to cease to supply electric energy and/or services and/or refuse to make modification and/or replacement for the Customer shall not be a waiver of this Section 5. It is under- stood, however, that such discontinuance of the supplying of electric energy, and/or services and/or refusal to make modification and/or replacement shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement by the City nor shall it relieve the Customer of the obligation to perform any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Section 6. The parties agree that the City is subject to certain State and Federal rules and regulations regarding electric service and that such rules and regulations shall be binding where in conflict with this Agreement. Section 7. This Agreement supersedes all previous agreements or representations, either written, verbal, or otherwise between the Customer and the City, with respect to the matters contained herein and constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties. D E C 11982 to 52 %E 284 CITY OF VERO BEACH B�(iK Nage U 4 U DEC 11982 GOVERNMENTAL STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT 52 �; Section 8. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the Customer and the successors and assigns of the City. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby caused this Agreement to be executed in triplicate by their duly authorized officers to be effective as of the day and year first written above. November 17, 1982 Date Date n , Charles Vitunac, City Attorney INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By G Don C. curlock, Chalrman County Commission By*l Cbo k [N)A;ci'----.' Michael Wright, County'Administrator Attest: CITY OF VERO BEACH, FLORIDA By, am H. l:ocnrane By John V. Little, City Manager Attest: CITY OF VERO BEACH EXHIBIT A GOVERNMENTAL STREET LIGHTING RATE SCHEDULE AVATI ARI 1: - In all territory served. APPLICATION: For lighting of public ways and areas upon properly executed agreement between County, City or other Governmental Agencies for ten (10) or more luminaires. TYPE OF INSTALLATION: City owned fixtures normally will be mounted on poles of the City's existing distribution system and served from overhead wires. On request of the Customer, the City will provide special poles or underground wires at the charges specified below. SERVICE: Service includes lamp renewals, patrol, energy from dusk each day until dawn the following day, and maintenance of City owned street lighting systems. LIMITATION OF SERVICE: If the City is required to remove or replace existing luminaires under this schedule, forcing premature retirement, the Customer shall be required to pay the City an amount equal to the original installed cost, less any salvage value, depreciated, based on applicable depreciation rates, plus the cost of removal. Standby or resale service is not permitted hereunder. MONTHLY RATE: Luminaire Lamp Size KWH/MO Charge for Unit ($) Type Lumens/Watts Estimate Facilities Maintenance Energy Total High Pressure Sodium Vapor 5800 70 30 3.21 1.44 2.10 6.75 " 9500 100 42 3.21 1.49 2.94 7.64 " 16000 150 62 3.28 1.55 4.34 9.17 " 27500 250 108 4.38 1.64 7.56 13.58 Mercury Vapor 7000 175 79. 2,11 1.01 5..5.3 8.,65. " 11000 250 107 3.28 1.35. -7.49 12,12 " 20500 400 164 3.28 1.33 11.48 16.09 On Customer owned and maintained street lighting systems the monthly rate for energy shall be 7.0� per KWH of estimated usage of each unit plus adjustments. D E C 11982, ;1C FA -11E D E C 1 1982 e K P J ?8 f CITY OF VERO BEACH Page 2 EXHIBIT A MONTHLY RATE: (continued) Charges for other City owned facilities: Treated wood pole used only for the street lighting system - $2.10 Concrete pole used only for the street lighting system - $3.10 Underground conductors will be provided upon request of the Customer. Charges will be determined and payable prior to installation. Adjustments: The amount computed at the above monthly rate shall be adjusted to include an energy adjustment charge, TERM OF SERVICE: Not less than ten years. CITY OF VERO BEACH EXHIBIT B REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM City of Vero Beach Gentlemen: 19 In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Street Lighting Agreement dated , 19 , this request is made for a modification and/or replacement of the facilities in the Street Lighting System within the limits of this body's jurisdiction. The modification and/or replacement requested is/are as follows (describe fully): (Signature) Title Customer's Name Request granted , 19 , subject to your approval of the following charges which are -payable by yo-u--Fe—fore any modification and/or replacement can be undertaken: Request denied , 19 , for the following reason: CITY OF'VERO BEACH Signature City Manager DEC 11982 im 52 PAIJE 288 C 11982 CITY OF VERO BEACH EXHIBIT C REQUEST FOR REMOVAL AND/OR ADDITION OF FACILITIES City of Vero Beach K 52Pr1 i�E , 19 Gentlemen: In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Street Lighting Agreement dated , 19 , this request is made for a removal and/or addition of facilities in the existing Street Lighting System within the limits of this body's jurisdiction. The removal and/or addition requested is/are as follows (describe fully): Approved as of the following Date 19 by: CITY OF VERO BEACH (Signature) (City Manager) (Signature) (Title) (Customer's Name) C. Resolution 82-110 The above Resolution, known as the FST Partnership Sewerage System -Franchise (Meadows Subdivision) is hereby made a part of the Minutes as approved at the Regular Meeting of October 20, 1982. 85 DEC 11982 Inc 2 PAGE 290 RESOLUTION NO. 82-110 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida: SECTION I This Resolution shall be known and may be cited as the FST Partnership Sewerage System Franchise (Meadows Subdivision). SECTION Il For the purpose of this Resolution, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the contest, words using the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular and vice versa. The word "shall" is always mandatory. (a) "County" is Indian River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida. (b) "County Engineer" may be "County Administrator," or "Utilities Director." (c) "Corporation" is the Grantee of rights under this franchise, to wit: FST Partnership. County. (d) "Board" is the Board of County Commissioners of the (e) "Person" is any person, firm, partnership, a sociationc corporation, company or organization of any kind: (f) `Territory" means the area located in Indian River County, Florida outside the corporate limits of any municipality as the same is more particularly defined and described herein. (g) Sewerage System" shall mean and include any plant, system, facility or property used or useful or having the present capacity for the future use in connection with the collection, treatment, purification or disposal of sewage effluent and residue for the public and without limiting the generality of the foregoing definition shall embrace treatment plants, pumping stations, interception sewers, pressure lines, mains, laterals and all necessary appurtenances and equipment and shall include all property rights, easements and franchises relating to any such system and deemed necessary or convenient for the operation -1- thereof. (h) "Service" means supplying to a user the collection of sewage and the treatment of same. (i) "Hookup and/or Connection" is the connecting of potential user's property to the sewerage system in order to utilize the Corporation's services. SECTION III There is hereby granted by the County to the Corporaiton the non-exclusive franchise, right and privilege to erect, construct, operate and maintain a sewerage system within the described territory as herein provided and .for these purposes to charge for collection and disposal of sewage.within the territory, and for these purposes to establish the necessary facilities and equipment and to lay and maintain the necessary lines, pipes, mains and other appurtenances necessary therefor in, along, under .- apd. across the public alleys, streets, roads, highway and other public places of the County; provided, however, that the County reserves the right to permit the use of such public places for all other lawful purposes and subject always to the paramount right of the public in and to such public places. The Corporation shall, at all times during the life of this franchise, be subject to all lawful exercise of the police power and regulatory authority of the County and to such regulation as the County shall hereafter by resolution provide. The Corporation shall supply the County with copies of its Department of Environmental Regulation monthly operating reports and trouble reports, if any. The right is hereby reserved to the County to adopt, in addition to the provisions herein contained and existing applicable resolutions or laws, such additional regulations as it shall find necesary in the exercise of the police power and lawful authority vested in said County, provided that such regulations shall be reasonable and not conflict with the rights herein granted and not in conflict with the laws of the State of Florida. The County shall have the right, but not the duty, to supervise all construction or -installation work performed. -2- D E C _BOOK PA DEC 1-1982 SECTION IV The territory in which this franchise shall be applicable is all that part of Indian River County, Florida, located within the following described boundary lines, to wit: Being a portion of the following described parcel of land; The West 670 feet of Tract 13, Section 15, Township 33 South, Range 39 East, as shown on Plat of Indian River Farms Co., as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 25, St. Lucie County, Florida; as more particularly described as follows: The West 188.0 feet of the Southerly 964.92 feet of Section 15, Township 33 South, Range 39 East, less and except the Southerly 30 feet for Road Right of Way of R. D. Carter Road (].st Street S.W.) and less and except the Westerly 25 feet of Section 15, Township 33 South, Range It 39 East, all lands lying and being in Indian River County, Florida. SECTION V It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the Corporation and the County that the Corporation shall sage the County and members of the Board harmless from any loss sustained by the County on account of any suit, judgment, execution, claim or demand whatsoever resulting from negligence, or intentional wanton, willful and reckless acts on the part of the Corporation in the construction, operation or maintenance of the sewerage system under the terms of this franchise. The parties agree that in the construction of this section, the claim of any.person resulting from negligence on the part of the Corporation may be prosecuted directly by such person against the Corporation. The County shall notify the Corporation promptly after presentation of any claim or demand. SECTION VI The Corporation shall maintain and operate its sewage plant and system and render efficient service in accordance with the rules and regulations as are or may be set forth by the Board from time to time, which shall include but not be limited to -3- "Construction Specifications for Water Distribution and Sewage Collection Facilities" promulgated by Indian River County Utilities Department, July, 1980, or as amended. The County shall require the Corporation to comply with the above standards. Prior to the issuance.of a construction permit, the Corporation's project engineer shall certify to the County that the design standards as set forth in said "Construction Specifications" of the Indian River County Utilities Department, July, 1980, or as amended, will be met by completion of the project as shown on the plans submitted. The Corporation shall cause said certification to be submitted to the County along with the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation applications and plans, for County review. Submission to the County for review may occur simultaneously with submission of said documents to the Florida --Department of Environmental Regulation. Upon approval by the County of the plant and system, a permit shall be issued to the FST Partnership for the construction thereof. Upon the completion of all construction of the sewage treatment plant and collection system, the project engineer for the Corporation shall certify, under seal, that the systems have been constructed substantially in accordance with the plans and specifications previously approved and that the systems meet all of the standards required by the County. The Corporation shall also submit to the County two sets of "as -built" drawings, consisting of one set in reproducable vellum and one set of regular blueprints. Upon receipt of certification from the engineer the County will issue a letter acknowledging the construction of the sewerage system. No service is to be provided to customers until such time as the County issues a letter of acknowledgement. The issuance of said letter shall not be unreasonably withheld. Corporation shall grant necessary easements to County without charge to connect the sewerage system to County's Master Sewerage System and such easements as are necessary to provide access to the sewer system. The Corporation shall pay a $1,000.00 franchise application fee at the time of the submission of the franchise resolution. D E C 1.-1992 d C - B" :,f) The Corporation shall design all facilities within the Franchise Area to conform to the Indian River County Master Plan for utilities, when applicable. SECTION VII All of the facilities of the Corporation shall be constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the Department of Environmental Regulation of the State of Florida and the quantity and quality of collection and disposal of sewage shall at all times be and remain not inferior to the quality standards for public sewage collection and other rules, regulations and standards now or hereafter adopted by the Department of Environmental Regulation of the State of Florida, or other governmental body having jurisdiction. Whenever it is necessary to shut off or interrupt service for the purpose of making repairs or installations, the Corporation shall do'bo at such times as will cause the least amount of inconvenience to its consumers and, unless such repairs are unforeseen and immediately necessary, it shall give not less than five (5) days' notice thereof to its consumers for non -emergencies. SECTION VIII (a) The Corporation shall have the authority to promulgate such rules, regulations, terms and conditions coveting the conduct of its business as shall be reasonably necessary to enable the Corporation to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under this franchise and to issue an uninterrupted service to each and all of its consumers; provided, however, that such rules, regulations, terms and conditions shall not be in conflict with the provisions hereof or with the laws of the State of Florida and all of the same shall be subject to the approval of the Board. (b) If in the judgment of the Board of County Commissioners, any of the provisions of (a) above are unreasonable, the Corporation, before discretionay action is taken by the Board of County Commissioners, can request said Board that a group of arbitrators be appointed and such group shall consist -5- of: 1. County Engineer 2. Corporation Engineer 3. One person selected by the above two persons and this Board of Arbitrators shall make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, but such recommendations are not mandatory. Any final decision the Arbitrators or Board may have with respect to this franchise can be appealed to the Circuit Court of Indian River County by either party. SECTION IX All sewer mains and manholes and other fixtures laid or placed by the Corporation for the sewerage system shall be so located in the dedicated easements in the County after approval by County Engineer so as .not to obstruct or interfere with other uses made of such public places already installed. The Corporation shall, whenever.practicable, avoid interfering with the use of any street, alley or other highway where the paving or surface of the same would be disturbed. In case of any disturbance of County -owned pavement, sidewalk, driveway or other surfacing, the Corporation shall, at its own cost and expense and in -a manner approved by the County Engineer, replace and restore all such surface so disturbed in as good condition as before said work was commenced and shall maintain the restoration in an approved condition for a period of one (1) year. In the event that any time the County shall lawfully elect to alter or change the grade or to relocate or widen or otherwise change any such County -owned right-of-way, the Corporation shall, upon reasonable notice by the County, remove, relay, and relocate its fixtures at the Corporation's expense in the ordinary course of business. The Corporation shall not locate any of its facilities or do any construction which would create any obstructions or conditions which are or may become dangerous to the traveling public. In the event any such public place under or upon which the Corporation .r shall have located its facilities shall be closed, abandoned, vacated or discontinued, the Board may terminate such easement or �'"DEC 1. 3982 -6- PSE 2TO BOX license of the Corporation thereto; provided, however, in the event of this termination of easement, the party'requesting such termination shall pay to the Corporation, in advance, its cost of removal and relocation of the removed facilities in order to continue its service as theretofore existing, or the County shall retain an easement not less than ten (101) feet in width for the benefit of the Corporation and its facilities. SECTION X The Corporation shall not, as to rates, charges, service facilities, rules, regulations or in any other respect, make or grant any preference or advantage to any person or subject any person to any prejudice or disadvantage. SECTION XI (a) The Corporation shall furnish, supply,.install and make available to any and all persons -within the territory making demand therefor, its public sewerage system, and shall provide such demanding person with its services and facilities; provided, however, that the Board may, upon application of the Corporation, extend time for providing such service to such demanding person. In the event the Corporation fails to provide its services and facilities as a sewer system to any area within the territory within the time specified by the Board, then in such event the County may, by resolution of the Board, limit, restrict and confine the territory to that area then being serviced by sewerage by the Corporation or such greater areas as the Board shall determine; and thereafter, the territory shall be only the area set forth, in the resolution adopted by the Board. (b) The Corporation shall not be required to furnish, supply, install and make available its public sewerage system to any person within the franchise area unless the same may be done' at such a cost to the Corporation as shall make the addition proposed financially feasible. Financially feasible shall mean that a fair and reasonable rate shall be realized by the Corporat.}on for all its services under this franchise; that such rate of return on the net valuation of its property devoted thereto under efficient and economical management. The burden of M NW- - - - M M ® - showing that a prospective service to the area is not financially feasible shall be the burden of the Corporation. SECTION XII The Corporation or its Shareholders shall not sell or transfer its. plants or systems or corporate stock to another or transfer any rights under this franchise to another without the approval of the Board. No such sale or transfer after such approval shall be effective until the vendee, assignee or lessee has filed with the Board an instrument in writing reciting the fact of such transfer and accepting the terms of this franchise and agreeing to perform all of the conditions thereof. In any event, this franchise shall not be transferable and assignable until notice or request for transfer and assignment shall be given by the Corporation to the Board in writing accompanied by a ,request from the proposed transferee, which application shall contain information concerning the financial status and other qualifications of the proposed transferee and such other information as the Board may require. A public hearing shall be held on such request, of which notice shall be given by publication in a newspaper regularly published in the County at least one time not more than one month or less than one week preceding such hearing. Certified proof of publication of such notice shall be filed with the Board. The Board shall act within ninety (90) days upon such request. The consent by the Board to any assignment of this franchise shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any sale or transfer by the Corporation or Shareholders of the Corporation taking place contrary to the terms and conditions of this paragraph shall be considered by the Board to be a default by the Corporation under this franchise agreement and subject this franchise to termination. SECTION XIII Corporation warrants adequate capacity to service existing or anticipated customers and agrees not to provide sewerage,service unless adequate capacity is available at the time any new connection is made. SECTION XIV The rates charged by the Corporation for its service _g_ D E C 1- X99 enc 5.2 PAGE 2,98 DEC hereunder shall be fair and reasonable and designed to meet all necessary costs of the service, including a fair.rate of return on the net valuation of its properties devoted thereto under efficient and economical management. The Corporation agrees that the County has the authority to enter into this franchise agreement and the regulation of said corporation. Corporation agrees that it shall be subject to all authority now or hereafter possessed by the County or any other regulatory body having competent jurisdiction to fix just, reasonable and compensatory rates. When this franchise takes effect, the Corporation shall have authority to charge and collect but not to exceed the following schedule of rates; SEWER RATE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL $10.00 per month per each residential or commercial unit CONNECTION CHARGES/Capacity Demand Fee Connection charges for Sewer service is $350.00 per Equivalent Resident Connection (ERC). For the purposes of this rate schedule, one Equivalent Residential Connection is equal to 350 gallons per day of water consumption or wastewater to be treated. One condominium unit is equal to 250/350 of an ERC or 71.43% of an ERC. The Corporation hereby agrees to pay to the C°ountX a franchise fee in the amount of 3% of the Corporation's annual gross receipts, derived from monthly service charges to defray the cost of regulation and for use of County rights-of-way and public places. The Corporation shall pay the 3% franchise fee quarterly. The Corporation shall supply the County with a copy of the Corporation's Annual Report and financial statements. Also, a letter from a CPA certifying that the 3 percent franchise fee and the 2-1/2 percent renewal and replacement account has been collected and disbursed in accordance with the terms of this agreement. 4 SECTION XV Maintenance Escrow Charges and County Takeover (A) Ten percent (10%) of the gross rates charged and -9- 0 received shall be placed in a second County interest bearing account and accumulated until the balance reaches FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) DOLLARS for a maintenance account. The balance of the account may be adjusted by the Board of County Commissioners at such time as. the need arises due to inflationary repair or replacement costs or other unforeseen costs. Said funds shall be used as a sinking fund and applied only for repairs and/or replacement of the sewerage system by the Partnership as the need arises. County is granted the right to make necessary repairs using said funds in the event of default on the part of Partnership in maintaining the quality standards established herein. (B) At any time Indian River County is in the position to service the franchise area, the Corporation shall, upon the —demand of County, convey all of its collection and treatment system to the County by customary and sufficient means of conveyance without charge or cost to the County. Partnership shall, in addition, grant all necessary easements to County without charge to connect the sewerage system to the County's sewerage system and such easements as are necessary to provide access to and use of'the sewer system. It is understood that County, in addition to other options, may combine the system franchised by this resolution with other package plants in the area and to do so may utilize some or all of the facilities provided by Corporation after making the demand to turn the system over under this paragraph. Corporation agrees that the initial deed conveying title from developer to reflect owner of each unit shall contain language to the effect that the sewerage system may become part of the County system in the future and unit owners may become subject to standard County rates and impact fees. SECTION XVI The Corporation shall at all times maintain public liability and property damage insurance in such amounts as set forth in,Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Corporation shall cause County to be duly notified -lo- DEC 11982 to 5:�' PAU31 00 MK by the Insuror in the event of any modifications or deletions of the insurance as set forth in said Exhibit A. Said amounts shall be required from time to time by the Board in accordance with good business practices as determined by safe business standards as established -by the Board for the protection of the County and the general public and for any liability which may result from any action of the Corporation. If any person serviced by the Corporation under this franchise complains to the Board concerning the rates, charges and/or operations of such utility and the Corporation, after request is made upon it by the Board, fails to satisfy or remedy such complaint or objections as not proper, the Board may thereupon, after due notice to such utility, schedule a hearing concerning such complaint or objection and the Board may review same according to the provisions -herein. If the Board enters its order pursuant to such hearing and the Corporation feels it is aggrieved by such order, the Corporation may seek review of the Board's action by proceedings in the Circuit Court of the County; otherwise, the Corporation shall promptly comply with the order of the Board. SECTION XVII Should the Corporation desire to establish rates and charges or should the Corporation desire to increase any charges heretofore established and approved by the Board, then the Corporation shall notify the Board in writing, setting forth the schedule of rates and charges which it proposes. A public hearing shall then be held on such request, of which notice shall be given by publication in a newspaper regularly published in said County at least one time not more than one month or less than one week preceding such hearing. Certified proof of publication of such notice shall be filed with the Board. Said hearing may thereafter be continued from time to time as determined by the Board. If the Board enters an order pursuant to such hearing and the Corporation or any person feels aggrieved by such order, then the Corporation or such person may seek review of the Board's action by proceeding in the Circuit Court of the County. The Board shall act on the rate request within ninety (90) days. -11- SECTION XVIII Prior to the Corporation placing any of its facilities in any of the public places as herein authorized, the Corporation shall make application to and obtain a permit from the County Engineer authorizing said construction in the same manner as permits are authorized in the County for the use of the public roads as shall now or hereafter be established by regulations of the County. The County shall have the right when special circum- stances exist to determine the time in which such construction shall be done. SECTION XIX If the Corporation fails or refuses to promptly and faithfully keep, perform and abide by the terms and conditions of this franchise, then the Board shall give the Corporation written noticye of such deficiencies or defaults and a reasonable tinne within which the Corporation shall remedy the same, which notice shall specify the deficiency or default. If the Corporation fails to remedy such deficiency or default within the time required by the notice from the Board, the Board may thereafter schedule a hearing concerning the same with reasonable notice thereof to the Corporation, and after such hearing at which all interested parties shall be heard, the Board may levy liquidated damages of $50.00 per day that said deficiency or default exists from the date of said hearing held by the Board; and the Board may further limit or restrict this franchise or may terminate and cancel the same in whole or in part if Proper reasons thereby are found by the Board. If the Board enters an order pursuant to such hearing and the Corporation or any other person feels aggrieved by such order, the utility or such other person may seek review of the Board's action by proceedings in the Circuit Court of the County. SECTION XX County shall have the right, but not the duty to make necessary inspections during construction and quarterly thereafter at the cost of TWENTY ($20.00) DOLLARS per unit as covered by the permit fee herein to be paid by the Corporation. The utility or corporation, as the case may be, shall pay the said inspection fee -12- D E C 11982 5 FAGF 3.02 ^+A 'o E c 11982 according to the number of units in each phase of its development at the time of the completion of the utility lines and facilities which will be utilizied to provide service to said phase. This provision is subject to the escalation provisions contained above as regards the amount of inspection fees which the County shall be entitled to receive from the Corporation. Approved and Iegg my SECTION XXI It is specifically agreed by and between the parties hereto that this franchise shall be considered a franchise agreement and as such a contractural instrument recognized under the Statutes and Laws of the State of Florida. SECTION XXII If any word, sections, clause or part of this resolution is held invalid, such portion shall be deemed a separate and independent part and the same shall not invalidate the remainder. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida has caused this franchise to be executed in the name of the County of Indian River by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and its seal to be affixed and attested by its Clerk, all pursuant to the resolution of the Board of County Commissioners adopted on the 20th day of October 1982. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL RIDA By / C DON C. SCURSOCKi Jr C firman Attest:.tj FREDA WRIGHT, C14rk / ZkACCEPTANCE OF FRANCHISE Brarder,b�; y ST PARTNERSHIP does hereby accept the foregoing lttor ��'and for their successors and assigns does hereby covenant and agree to comply with and abide by all of the terms, conditions and provisions therein set forth and contained. DATED at Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, this � f v day ofAtcle.k�,- 1982. .r WITNESS: FST PARTNERSHIP M -13- fir. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized in the State and County aforesaid to take acknowledgements, personally appeared as.general partner of FST PARTNERSHIP and he acknowledged before me that he executed the foregoing instrument for the uses and purposes therein expressed. WITNESS my hand and official seal in he State and County aforesaid this �'� day of ` .,.���. 1982. Notary PLIUiC, SWe Of Fbrida ,Qt large My Commission Expires N'ar. ,'g, iggo No,. ary Public 9onocd 8y SnFEC� Insurance �,opy of Arena M DEC 1.19 82 -14- RaoK 2 � ;r 0 DEC 11982 'WR 52 The several bills and accounts against the County having been audited were examined and found to be correct were approved and warrants issued in settlement of same as follows: Treasury Fund Nos. 83450 - 83651 inclusive. Such bills and accounts being on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the warrants so issued from the respective bonds being listed in the Supplemental Minute Book as provided by the rules of the Legislative Auditor, reference to such record and list so recorded being made a part of these Minutes. There being no further business, on Motion made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 6:00 o'clock P.M. Attest: °e Clerk 9 M-PRO-wo-