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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/1984i � r Wednesday, December 19, 1984 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 19, 1984, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman; Patrick B. Lyons, Vice Chairman; William C. Wodtke, Jr., Margaret C. Bowman, and Richard N. Bird. Also present were Michael J. Wright, County Administrator; Gary Brandenburg, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; L.S. "Tommy" Thomas, Intergovernmental Relations Director; and Barbara Bonnah, Deputy Clerk. Chairman Scurlock called the meeting to order and Commissioner Bird led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Chairman Scurlock requested that the following three matters be added to today's Agenda: 1) A resolution required by the Department of Community Affairs declaring the County's intent to develop a traffic allocation plan with the Town of Orchid re the Hutchinson Island Management Plan. 2) A EMS Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Indian River County Volunteer Ambulance Service. 3) A resolution granting the Town of Indian River Shores a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for - Emergency Transportation Services. Administrator Wright requested the addition to today's Agenda of a brief discussion re bids received on the hardware ro n BOOK � DE DEC 19 198 aooK �Ir2."I for the new jail, He also requested deferment of Item #12 - Contract in Software for Detention Department. Commissioner Wodtke requested the addition to today's Agenda under Item K on the Consent Agenda of authorization for Commission members to attend the NACo Conference in Washington, D. C. Commissioner Bird requested the addition to today's Agenda of the authorization to install two street lights at the County Fairgrounds. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously added the above items to today's Agenda. RESOLUTION DECLARING IRC'S INTENT TO DEVELOP A TRAFFIC ALLOCATION PLAN WITH THE TOWN OF ORCHID RE HUTCHINSON ISLAND MANAGEMENT RESOURCE PLAN Chairman Scurlock reported that he, Commissioner Wodtke, Commissioner Bird, and Attorney Brandenburg flew up to Tallahassee yesterday and he felt that they had been very successful and the results were well worth the trip. The DCA is requiring the County to pass a resolution by Thursday, December 20, 1984, declaring the County's intention to develop a traffic allocation plan with the Town of Orchid. The State has indicated that if we comply with this requirement, they would stop the rule making process and the County would be excluded from being designated an area of critical state concern in regard to compliance with the Hutchinson Island Management Resource Plan. Attorney Brandenburg explained that the resolution would state the County's intent to work with the Town of Orchid to develop an allocation plan consistent with the HIMP, and that resolution will be sent to the DCA for review and to show the County's intent to cooperate in this matter. 2 ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 84-105, publicly declaring and documenting Indian River County's intention to develop a traffic allocation plan with the Town of Orchid. 3 BOOK 59 P9:,E 292 BOOK 59 F'GE�.,� RESOLUTION NO. 84-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, PUBLICLY DECLARING AND DOCUMENTING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY'S INTENTION TO DEVELOP A TRAFFIC ALLOCATION PLAN WITH THE TOWN OF ORCHID. WHEREAS, on October 8, 1982, Governor Bob Graham, as Chief Planning Officer of the State of Florida, and in recognition of the unique characteristics of Hutchinson Island and the growth pattern prevalent along the Treasure Coast, appointed the Hutchinson Island Resource Planning and Management Committee, pursuant to Florida Statutes §380.45, and WHEREAS, the objectives of the Committee were to organize a voluntary, cooperative resource planning and management program to resolve existing and to prevent future problems, and WHEREAS, the Committee developed the Hutchinson Island Resource Management Plan and adopted the Plan on October 6, 1983, and WHEREAS, the Department of Community Affairs analyzed the requests of the Management Plan and identified certain implementation deficiencies, and WHEREAS, Indian River County, by the adoption of Resolution No. 84-104, stated the County's intent to correct certain implementation deficiencies and now desires to state and document its intention with respect to the remaining implementation deficiencies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that : 1. Indian River County now publicly states and documents its intent to work with the Town of Orchid to prepare a traffic allocation plan in accordance with the Hutchinson Island Resource Planning and Management Committee's recommendations and to submit such Plan to the Department of Community Affairs for their review and comment. dC The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Wodtke who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bird and, being put to a vote., the vote was as follows: Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye Vice Chairman Patrick B. Lyons Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye The Chairman thereupon declared Resolution No. 84-105 duly passed and adopted this 19th day of December , 1984. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By i G Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman Attest: Freda r t erk APPROVED AS TO -FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENC 10 'Gar 7M. Brarkdenburg, Cou ty Attorney Commissioner Bird reported that Dale Patchett, Ed Schlitt, Pat Corrigan and Ben. Bailey also made individual presentations on this matter in Tallahassee yesterday. Attorney Brandenburg explained that the resolution imposing a hold on review of projects and advertisements re the moratorium ordinance remains in effect, and recommended that the County wait to take action until after the designation matter is thoroughly resolved. ®E C 19 1984 5 BOOK 59 PAGE 224 DEC 19 1984. BOOR �,N29 P,{ -UF 2?5 Planning & Development Director Robert Keating advised that the public hearing for the moratorium ordinance had been advertised for tomorrow, December 20, 1984, and the Board instructed him to postpone it. Director Keating asked if the Board wanted to take any action to keep development from just exploding on the island, or should the Planning Department continue to accept any applications that come in that are in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Chairman Scurlock felt the Governor and Cabinet are receptive to the idea that -Indian River County is a good neighbor and that we will progress in the manner we have said, and he did not see any need for people to rush in here tomorrow and vest a site plan on which they have no intention of moving forward, as that would be just a waste of money. He believed that the message was clear from the Governor and the Cabinet that the whole process of designating areas of critical concern became very shaky yesterday and that we are going to see some dramatic movement by the State on that. Commissioner Bird was still a little confused about where we stand today after yesterday's trip to Tallahassee. He thought that we still have the problem in regard to the transportation element and that yesterday really did not do away with the obligation on a local basis to conform and comply with the HIMP. He did not know how we should proceed during this interim period until the recommendations from the traffic study are received and we know just what kind of capacity we have left on the island. Chairman Scurlock felt that the best direction we could take was for this Commission to make an absolute commitment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and to make the necessary improvements in the infrastructure so that the plan can be carried out, such as adoption of the transportation study and accepting and moving forward with the impact fee ordinance which 6 M - r will result from the transportation study. He felt the transportation element is really the key and hoped that the developers would not be encouraged to run in and vest a site plan that they have no intention of developing in the near future. However, if they do attempt to vest a site plan, he suggested that we develop a tool where we can keep a cautious eye to see that they are moving forward into construction and completion. Commissioner Wodtke asked if a developer comes in tomorrow and requests some of the 600 remaining units, can we approve it with the understanding that they are going to participate in any impact fee that would be imposed as a result of the transportation analysis so that, in essence, they would not be using up something that was free. Attorney Brandenburg stated that whenever a barrier island development is approved, the Board has to be mindful of the traffic situation that currently exists and the limited amount of capacity that currently exists on the bridges. If a development comes in between now and the time the transportation study is completed, it should be reviewed under those terms. If the Board feels that they are taking up too large a chunk of the remaining capacity, they also can require the developer to implement certain mitigating factors such as construction of turn lanes and other improvements. In addition, the impact fee that the County will adopt ultimately will probably key in the building permit or certificate of occupancy stage. He felt it is unlikely that many units would be built even if a lot of projects are approved in this interim period, and emphasized that the impact fee, in any event, would be imposed on all the - unbuilt units. Commissioner Bird asked how we could collect revenue from projects that are approved before an impact fee is in existence, and Attorney Brandenburg advised that the revenue would come from a building permit or a certificate of occupancy and that DEC 19 I BOOK 59 PGE,��6 Fr - DEG 19 1984 BOOK 9 r MU 22 f these developments would not be grandfathered in to escape the impact fees. Chairman Scurlock understood that the study will analyze what impact new development will have on the traffic capacity, but felt that the backlog still needs to be addressed. Attorney Brandenburg stated that the backlog cannot be taken care of with impact fees, and that other funding mechanisms must be found for that, such as assessment districts, ad valorem taxes, gas taxes, etc. Commissioner Bird asked if we currently require a developer to mitigate the traffic flow if his development fronts on AIA and would generate significant traffic. Director Keating stated that they do require that for developers on that part of AIA that is in direct proximity to an intersection, but we seldom ask developers to make any improvements for projects built down a mile or so from an intersection. He noted that at tomorrow's meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission is considering approving one development on the north barrier island which is in excess of one unit per acre, but Attorney Brandenburg stated that the resolution is still in effect and that, unfortunately, the developer will have to wait until this designation matter with the DCA is resolved. Chairman Scurlock believed that we need to have an orderly transition period between now and when this matter is resolved. Attorney Brandenburg did not feel that the requirement for roadway improvements should be tied in with the size of the developments. In other words, if the road system is over capacity, the project should not be approved until the roadway system is corrected accordingly. The developer would have a choice; he could either make the necessary improvements or wait for the County or someone else to make the improvements. Commissioner Wodtke asked how we would get money if we don't accept a development, and Attorney Brandenburg explained that we would then get the money through impact fees or whatever 8 the transportation study calls for, and the developer would be allowed to build when the County received enough funds from other people to put in the improvements to correct the roadway. Commissioner Bird asked the status of the projects on the south portion of the island in regard to the resolution. Director Keating explained that only one unit per acre would be allowed because we are over capacity on both the bridges. He felt that we don't have a critical condition on the Wabasso Bridge right now, but when Bay Tree and other developments are all built out in perhaps 10 years, the bridge would be close to capacity. Director Keating felt that as long as the resolution is still in effect, staff had sufficient direction as to how to proceed. He asked if the Board wished them to bring this matter back in one of the first meetings in January, and Chairman Scurlock felt that staff should place it on the agenda for just about every meeting in order to keep the Board updated. J{{RESOLUTION GRANTING THE TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 84-106, granting the Town of Indian River Shores a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Emergency Transportation Services. 9 E C ��� BOOK 59 Ft{ ,F 2ps DEC IS 1984 Boob 59 pnuf 229 RESOLUTION NO. 84 -106 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, GRANTING THE TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Town of Indian River Shores, Florida is hereby granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide emergency transportation services within Indian River County in accordance with all applicable provisions and requirements of Chapter 401, Florida Statutes, and rules promulgated thereunder by the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. This Certificate shall be valid for the period of one year from the date of a motion adopting same. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Lyons who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowman and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye Vice Chairman Patrick B. Lyons Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 19th day of December, 1984. ATTEST: ...� K APPROVED S O AND LEG UFF BY I M. B ty At En j- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY G DON C. SCURLOCK, JR. Chairman EMS CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR THE V INDIAN RIVER COUNTY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICE ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously issued an EMS Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to the Indian River County Volunteer Ambulance Service. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE.AND NECESSITY WHEREAS, the Indian River County Volunteer Ambutance Service provided quality emelcgency m a¢hvdcea a zenb o Indian River County; and, WHEREAS, there has been demon6t4ated .that there .ca a need Jon this ambulance seiivice to operate in thi6 county to pnovtde easentiae. seAvieea to the aitizene o6 this County; and, WHEREAS, the above ambatance aenvice had .indicated that it wc.P.2 comply with alt the negainementd o6 the Emengeney Medica Se1w.icea Act of 1973, the Board ob County , Commias.ionei os Indian River County hekeby .idaue6 a Centibicate ob Pubtie Convenience andecea am 5znee company jot the yeah 1985 In .iaauing thio eent Jieate .it is undek4tood that the above named ambatanee service wLU meet the negwitementa of State Leg.cdtation and provide emergency eenviced on a buenty-Jour, hour bas.ia bon the botZowi ng area (b) : Indian River County 1 1?, in, Slaf.o lont�llonell J REJECTION OF BID ON HARDWARE FOR NEW JAIL Administrator Wright reported that bids were opened last Thursday and there was only one qualified bidder on the new jail and that was for $1,155,000, which is slightly over the amount that has been budgeted. He recommended that the Board reject / the bids and rebid the item. 11 BooK 5 DEC 19 1904 F�+GF 203 DEC 19 1994 Boa 5 9 P,jcF2:3 ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously rejected the bids received on the hardware for the new jail and authorized the rebid of this item, as recommended by Administrator Wright. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Scurlock asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 11/21/84. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 11/21/84, as written. CONSENT AGENDA Several Commissioners requested that Items A, D, G and I be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. ,,r`A. Report Received and placed on file in the Office of the Clerk: General Development Utilities, Inc. Financial Statements as of September 30, 1984 and Statement of Earnings for Ten Months ended October 31, 1984. OMB Director Jeff Barton felt this was an improper place for these reports to be filed and recommended that in the future these reports be filed in the Utility Dept. franchise area. I B. Report Received and placed on file in the Office of the Clerk: Traffic Violation Bureau, Special Trust Fund Month of November, 1984 - $29.173.96 12 vC. Report Received and placed on file in the Office of the Clerk: Traffic Fines by name, November, 1984 ,V D. Budget Amendment, Building Department The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/12/84: TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: December 12, 1984 FILE: FROM: Jeffrey K. Barton, OMB Director SUBJECT: Building Department REFERENCES: The following budget amendment is to allocate funds from cash forward, which was greater than anticipated, for the purchase of a repeater system for the Building Dpeartment to give them radio access in the whole county, which they do not have at the present time. Account Title Account No. "Increase Decrease Cash Fwd. 10/1/84 441400-389-40,00 2,900 Comm Equip -All 441-233-524-66.45 2,900 J KB/dw Commissioner Wodtke asked if this was a budgeted item, and OMB Director Jeff Barton advised that, technically, it was budgeted for last year. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the above budget amendment, as recommended by OMB Director Barton. JE. Budget Amendment, Inmate Trust Fund The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/7/84: 13 W' BOOK 59 DEC IS IGB4 Boor 59 uu ?33 TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: December 7, 1984 FILE: FROM: Jeffrey K. Barton, OMB Director SUBJECT: Inmate Trust Fund REFERENCES: The following budget amendment is to establish a budget for the Jail Inmate Trust Fund: Account Title Account No. Increase Decrease Inmate Trust Revenues 604-000-369-95.00 15,000 Food and Dietary 604-906-523-35.28 12,000 Other Operating Supplies 604-906-523-35.29 3,000 ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the above budget amendment, as recommended by OMB Director Barton. F. Budget Amendment, 512 Road Right-of-way Acquisition The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/10/84: TO:Board of County Commissioners DATE: December 10, 1984 FILE: SUBJECT: 512 Road Right-of-way Acquisition FROM: Jeffrey K. Barton, REFERENCES: OMB Director The following budget amendment is to allocate the funds for the 512 Road Right-of-way acquisition. Account Title Account No. Increase Decrease Transfers Out 109-199-581-99.21 310,000 Reserve for Contingencies 109-199-581-99.91 310,000 Transfers In 111-000-381-21w 00 310,000 Acq. of R of flay 111-214-541-66.12 310,000 JKB/dw Balance in Reserve fund 109 $500,000 14 v/G . ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the above budget amendment, as recommended by OMB Director Barton. Authorization to sell Old Treasure Coast Utilities Water Plant The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/10/84: TOL. S. "Tommy" Thomas DATE:December 10, 1984 FILE: Inter -government 1 Coo i D �lnator SUBJECT: County Parcel 5208, Old Treasure Coast Utilities Water Plant FROM J � es W lson REFERENCES: As is ant County Attorney r' Pursuant to your request, I have reviewed the title and contract documents involving the County's purchase of the above -referenced parcel and can find no restrictions which would prevent the County from selling the property. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. JPW/am cc: Terrance Pinto, Utilities Director Request permission on behalf of Indian River County Utility partment to sell lots 1 and 2, Whispering Palms Subdivision, as is including equipment thereon. De - Commissioner Lyons asked if sewer is available now in that parcel and Utilities Director Terry Pinto advised that it was. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously authorized the sale of Old Treasure Coast Utilities Water Plant - County Parcel 5208. 15 BOOK DEC 1'96 pm,F 234 -11 BOOK 59 PACEZ35 A. Final Plat Approval for Florence Acres Subdivision The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/10/84: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: December 10, 1984 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE FINAL PLAT APPROVAL eg,,Z4,,J SUBJECT: FOR FLORENCE ACRES Robert M. 1(e&Aing,gfAICP SUBDIVISION Planning & Development Director THROUGH: Mary Jane V. Goetzfried Chief, Current Development FROM: Stan Boling 13` REFERENCES: Florence Acres Staff Planner STAN It is requested that the following information be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on December 19, 1984. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: Florence Acres is a 13 lot, 9 acre proposed subdivision. The subdivision is located on the north side of 4th Street west of 38th Avenue. The subject property is zoned R-1 (6.2 dwelling units/acre) and has a LD -2 land use designation (6 dwelling units/acre). The subdivision's proposed density is 1.4 dwelling units/acre. Florence Acres received preliminary plat approval from the Board of County Commissioners on May 5, 1982. The Board granted a 6 month preliminary plat approval extension, with conditions at their regular meeting on April 18, 1984. The applicant has met all of the plat extension conditions, has agreed to contract with the County to complete all required improvements, and is now requesting final plat approval. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: The applicant has now submitted a final plat, a cash deposit and escrow agreement for 115% of the cost of improvements, an approved cost estimate, and a contract committing him to completing all the required improvements. The application for final plat approval has been reviewed by the appropriate County Departments, and is in conformance with all applicable County ordinances and recommendations. The use of individual wells and septic tanks has been approved by the Environmental Health Division; the Public Works Division has approved the paving and drainage plans. The County Attorney's office has reviewed the contract for constructing improvements, which commits the applicant to completing all improvements as shown on his approved con- struction drawings. The County Attorney's office has also reviewed the cash deposit and escrow agreement which guaran- tees with security the contract for construction improve- ments. The contract and the agreement have been approved subject to their being signed by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. The final plat is also in confor- mance with the approved preliminary plat. Thus, all County requirements concerning final plat approval have been addressed. 16 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval to Florence Acres subdivision, and authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the Contract for Construction of Required Improve- ments No. IRC-82-S/D-1 and the Cash Deposit and Escrow Agreement. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously granted final plat approval for Florence Acres, and authorized the Chairman to sign the Contract for Construction of Required Improvements No. IRC-82-S/D-1 and the Cash Deposit and Escrow Agreement. SAID CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK Proposed Holiday Schedule - 1985 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/11/84: TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: December 11, 1984 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners SUBJECT: PROPOSED HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - 1985 FROM: Michael Wright REFERENCES: County Administrator Below is the proposed holiday schedule for 1985. This schedule was sent to each of the Constitutional Officers and Judges within the County for their comments. All did not respond. The only objections were from the Clerk and the Judges. Their comments are attached. 17 BOOK 59 pg'[2"36 BOOK 59 P,1cF"Z3 HOLIDAY DATES DATES OFFICES CLOSED (New Years Day 1. Good Friday 2. Memorial Day 3. Independence Day 4. Labor Day S. Veterans Day 6. Thanksgiving Day 7. Friday after Thanksgiving 8. Christmas Day 9. New Years Day Jan. 17 1985 Apr. 5, 1985 May 27, 1985 July 4, 1985 Sept. 2, 1985 Nov. 11, 1985 Nov. 28 1985 Nov. 2� 1985 Dec. 25, 1985 Jan., 1, 1986 approved 12/21/83) Fri., April 5th Mon., May 27th Thurs., July 4th Mon., Sept. 2nd Mon., Nov. 11th Thurs., Nov. 28th Fri., Nov. 29th Wed., Dec. 25th Wed., Jan. 1st, 1986 Administrator Wright advised that most of the constitutional officers' departments will be closed the day before this Christmas and New Years and again appealed to the Board to reconsider their decision to have the County employees work those days. Commissioner Wodtke felt that when you consider all the vacation days, sick leave, and insurance benefits, he was seriously concerned about the County adding two more days to the existing nine holidays. Chairman Scurlock agreed that the County currently has a very generous employee benefit package, and agreed that the employees should work those days. In regard to the 1985 holiday schedule, Commissioner Bowman felt the employees should only work a half day before Christmas. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, by a vote of 4-1, Commissioner Bowman dissenting, approved the above holiday schedule for 1985, as submitted. ,�J. Change Order 8433-2 and Final Payment - Water Main Extension to New Jail Site and Road and Bridge Department - Owl and Associates, Inc. The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/11/84: 18 TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: December 11, 1984 FILE: The Board of County Commissioners THRU: Michael Wright SUBJECT: CHANGE ORDER 8433-2 AND FINAL County Administrator PAYMENT - WATER MAIN EXTENSION TO NEW JAIL SITE AND ROAD AND BRIDGE DEPARTMENT - OWL AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 1)Crange Order #8433-2 FROM: Jim Davis, P.E. REFERENCES: 2)Letter dated 12/05/84 from Public Works Director O.W. Lampe to J. Davis 3)Final Pay Request 5)Letter of Guarantee 11/1/84 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: 6)Release of Lien from Owl The water main construction has been completed in conformance with the Contract dated August 3, 1984, between I.R.C. and Owl and Associates, Inc. At this time, a reconciliation Change Order is required for adding a valve at the jail site and extensions for hydrants. Also, the per- formance bond to cover Change Order No. 1 was necessary. One 8" valve was deleted. The result is a final Change Order to increase the contract amount by $331.00 to a final cost of $74,291.75. The work was substantially completed by November 2, 1984. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: The Utility i,.epart:nent.has inspected the work, verified the quantities, and issued partial payment in the amount of $73,960.75. The work is complete. The Final Release of Lein and Final Payment Affidavits have been submitted. RECOMMENDATION AND FUNDING: It is recommended that the project be accepted as complete, and that the following be authorized: 1. Execution of Change Order No. 8433-2 to increase the Contract by $331.00 to a Final Contract price of $74,291.75 2. Final payment in the amount of $331.00 be issued. 3. Accept work as complete on October 22, 1984. The one year warranty period will terminate October 21, 1985. 4. Accept Final Payment Affidavit and Release of Leins. Funding to be from Utilities Department Impact Fee Account. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved Change Order NO. 8433-2 to increase the Contract by $331.00 to a Final Contract price of $74,291.75; approved final payment in the amount of $331 to Owl and Associates, Inc.; accepted work as complete on October 22, 1984; and accepted Final Payment Affidavit and Release of Liens. 19 DEC 19 1984 BOOK ' N� t'iE 2338 J DEC 19 ISM BOOK p,�;r CHANGE ITNtitlmlion ORDER OWNIR U ARClllTLC1 ❑ AIA 00CUMEN1 G, 01 (C)N1RAC10R D nruT CI C)IIIIR L1 PROJECI: 8433-S. Gifford Road Water Cf1ANC.E ()Rl)l.R NUMBER: 8433-2 (name. address) Main -- Jail. Site/Road & Bridge INITIATION DATE: December.7, 1984 TO (Contractor). ENGINEER' S. PROJECT NO: 8433 William Lampe,.President Owl and Associates, Inc. CC)NTKACI FOR: Water Main Extension 115 Springline Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963 J CONIRACT DAIS: August 3, 1984 You are directed to make the following changes in this Contract: Item 2.06 Delete 1-811 Gate Valve Decrease Contract Add Item 2.12 Furnish and install 1=12" Increase Contract and 1-611 hydrant extension at S. Gifford Road & 43rd.Ave Add Item 2.13 Install 811 Gate Valve at Jail Site Item 2.11 Extend performance bond to accomodate work in C.O. 1 Increase Contract ($480.00) $359.00 $145.00 $307.00 TOTAL CONTRACT INCREASE -THIS CHANGE ORDER- - - - - - - - - - -$331.00 Not valid until signed by both the Owner and Architect. Signature of the Contractor indicates his agreement herewith, including any adjustment in the Contract Sum ar Contract rent• The original (Contract Sum) (Guaranteed Maximum Cost) was ........................... $ Net change by pre%iously authorized Change Orders .................... .............. $ The (Contract Sum) (Guaranteed Maximum Cost) prior to this Change Order wds .......... $ The (Contract Sum) (Guaranteed Maximum Cost) will be (mcredsed) (decreased) (unchanged) $ by this Change Order • "' The new (Contract Sum) (Guaranteed Maximum Cost) including this Change Order will be ... $ The Contract Time will be OF*MM (X(YcYcX* 0 (unchanged) by 43,182.00 30,778.75 73,96Q.75 331.00 74,291.75 ( The Date of Substantial Completion as of the date of this Change Order therefore is November 2, 1984 Authorized: Days. ARC_HITECiIn lan River , CouIlt)rc0 TR. ( T R � Associates, Inc. OWNER Indian River County Ptib]iC,.-W�rkG Address n,v,s,oil_..�w Addres, 115 Springline Dr. Addre,s 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, FL 32963 Vero Beach, FL 3296 I �-� / G ey —_- ---- I.t" illiam Lampe, �resident'Bo C:ur 0c1c, airm: Becember DAIL _ _ _ ;).ATt , ___n.AII 19, 1984_ AI/1 UOCUh/ENT G70t CHA!rl.t URUEI( APRII 14:P kAIA- 1 n �W. THE: AMERICAN INSTITUTE Of ARC:HIIEC15, Illi hEW 1URA ASE.A�HIhI.I()N, I) l :tr M� Approved S and leo O�f�Etl ly7$ IefICV� .j 19a r/X. NACo Legislative Conference ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved out -of -State travel for Board members and staff to attend the NACo Legislative Conference to be held in Washington, D.C. during March 2-5, 1985. WATER RESOURCES CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/10/84: TO: The Honorable Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: December 10, 1984 FELE: WATER RESOURCES CONTRACT SUBJECT: WITH USGS FROM:Robert M. Keating, AICP REFERENCES: Water Res. Planning & Development Director DIS:RMK It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting on December 19, 1984. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: Two years ago, Indian River County entered into a three year contract with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct a water resources study of the County. This project has proceeded on schedule with field data having already been collected and data analysis currently being undertaken. Since the project was initiated, the USGS has worked closely with the County staff and provided the staff with useful data and information derived from its field studies. Recently, the USGS sent a copy of the joint funding agreement for execution by the County. This agreement covers the period from October 1, 1984 to September 30, 1985. Prior to receipt of this agreement, the County had paid its share of the project cost; these funds were budgeted for the current fiscal year under account number 102-110-537-33.49. Now it is necessary for the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the current fiscal year's joint funding agreement. W DEC 19 1984 BOOK 59 PA uF 24U DEC 1 1984 BooK 59 pt.0 2 . RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the chairman to sign the joint funding agreement between the County and the USGS for the October 1, 1984 to September 30, 1985 period for the water resources study. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the Water Resources Contract with the U.S.G.S. for a water resources study for the period of October 1, 1984 to September 30, 1985; and authorized the Chairman's signature. 21 Form 9-1366 Department of the Interior (Rev. .8-82) Geological Survey Joint Funding Agreement FOR WATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATION - THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the 1st day of October IS84 by the GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, party of the first pan, 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 shall be 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. (a) S 33,500.00 by the party of the first part during the period October 1, 1984 to September 30, 1985 (b) S 33,500.00 by the party of the second part during the period October 1, 1984 to September 30, 1985 (c) Additional amounts by each party during the above period or succeeding periods as may be determined by mutual agree- ment 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 first 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 first part. 5. The areas to be included in the program shall be determined by mutual agreement between the parties hereto or their authorized represent- atives. 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. Howeve , 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 firs 1, upon request, be furnished by the party of the first part, at cost, impressions suitable for purposes of reproduction similar t for whic he original copy was prepared. The maps, records or reports published by either party shall contain a.statement of th p�r�b4�lr�la)�ton tween the parties. By It Jed • GEOLOGICAL SURVEY r+ P �e� Uro, Chairman UNITED STATES �, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ,� bta� �e nature & Tit U4' (SIGNATURE & TITLE) Subdistrict Chief By By Signature & Title Signature & Title (USE REVERSE SIDE IF ADDITIONAL SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED) ,2�UBLIC HEARING — SR -60 WASTEWATER PROJECT EQUALIZATION HEARING The hour of 9:15 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy 4�11 Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: 22 DE , 19 19 BOOK 5� F,E�`�� DEC 19 1984 VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being in the matter of in the Court,, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of Z4d" 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 subscr?ed beRoremr�{1hi/Yyvlday oofc _ D. 19 _ (SEAL) ness Manager) (Clerk of the Circuit Court, bdian River County, Florida) BOOK F''G� 243 NOTICE of SPeCU1L ASSESSIiAENT :' eOtfIlLl7�Tif}N b1EARINO INDIAN AIVER COUNTY. FLORIDA ` To: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of minty Cornmfasitnners of Indian RWer County. Florida (hereinafter catied "Board" and "Coun- ty:' respectively) wtil meet on December sith. 1984, at 9:15 o'clockCounty Commission Chambers, 1840 25th Street, at Vero Beach. Flor- Ida, to hear objections of an owners of .property to be assessed and all Interested persons to the following assessable Improvements in the Court ty, the cost of such Improvements, the,manner of nt for such Improvements and the amount to be essessed against each parcel of properly specialty benefited. Such assessable sewage collection and treatment Improvements con" of A sewage collection and treatment plant adjacent to State Road do in an unincorpo- rated area of the Cocmty (heu`Wneftar caped The Property will be constructed In the follow- Ing ollowing unincorporated area of the CourdY r cted idong then sttaM Koad1180 corrtdorr.. 9erl- ': enelly between Kings Highway and t-95 ca of expanding in, alldi- ;hvith-tine. pebltitY . reCtitirte. - a `' , h �,�t� roll The Board has exem�nned the e[sof the Cot O and has determined that a portion of the cast of the Project astimated at $5,o0o,000 shall be as- sessed aaggaInst the properties spate ��It>en � thereby.%. m Board has aPP►�M asseasnmd roll as required by law. The dsscrip- ton of each property to: beassessedand the amodnt-tc be assassed'to each Parcel Of P630' arty may be ascertained at the Office of the rCis* 40 of the Board, ecial The spa• Impact fees to ba levied against the proppeertles.specialty benefited from the Project may be Paid in c atilt in not mt needing 1D equal yearly. ichsteilmenta wit► Intens et a rate sotto exceed 196 above the W tareaf rats ,on the boissued to tX tondfinence of or as the ' t if to special aesessmerhis for Impact fees are not Pak when.due, tiara shati the added a penalty at to e erntt►at such ass�ments untilmaypbe prepaid a any dee within 30 days after the Project is txhm e Sam he pbted and a resolution �t such prepald,ae been adopted by the eesannwhts-tor impacitees shall bear Interest c the rate borne by the bonds or the.not89, 88 th case .mey be, described above,:' �� It clude. if deemed nary by prepayment fee not to exceed the applicable n demption premWM.X any, for such notes. h bonds, as the case may be, n they were obos dt deemed on the next available redempt a The Impact tees shall be levied aaggainst sdt e..eata.f e►eoeities on an avallabl9 sewet flied properties, reswung nw...... I-.....�- In accordance with the proviNons of'tds ton, shall ish be extingued upon the recur the Boatel in the Official Records of the: an man of the Board tto;la� effect thatecuted �sh�c curly, has been deposited With theaCrtcc order to insure timely to such impact fees -or, a kisMllman the case may be At the above named time and place, fib will receive r'oblectOne of interested I 10 IAh erested�parsorisd the Board sfutu at su Ing or. -thereafter, -thereafter- ..,annul otvau modify in whole or v the preitminart C menta as indicated ;on eugh; _# all, r firming the prellllsflaI gag�asah�rtte. or ail lots",cy Parte COMAW mcreasm or .R,.. which ire p Iinchd� to the benefits;. cI&t each such lot or parcel has recew receive on account of the Proldet Dated this 28th day of Novemb�.198 BOARD OF•COUNTY COMMISSI �.,J�tNDtAN RIVER COUNTY FLORII By: FREDAWRIGHT,_ Clerk w. _Dec.Strt$11984-y�,. Attorney Brandenburg reviewed the series of resolutions that have been adopted to put in place the preliminary assessment roll for the SR -60 wastewater project, and advised that the Commission is meeting today as an equalization board on the assessment roll. He noted that there are three additional properties on the assessment roll which were not included in the original assessment and he recommended that they be added today. 23 ASSESSMENT ROLL STATE ROAD 60 WASTEWATER PROJECT PARCEL NO. ON MAP PROPERTY OWNER NO. ERU's ASSESSMENT 1 CAVANNA 1 $ 1,250.00 2 ROCKE 1 1,250.00 3 ELLISON 150 187,500.00 4 LOWENSTEIN 1 0 1,250.00 5 KIM -KERRY 1 1,250.00 6 WALKER 10 12,500.00 7 PICKEL 10 12,500.00 8 UNION OIL 28 35,000.00 9 PAUL AUSTIN 59 73,750.00 10(a) KINGS HIGHWAY PLAZA 65 81,250.00 (b) BEN BAILEY 60 75,000.00 11 TOTAL CARE SYSTEMS INC. 800 1,000,000.00 13 J. SUTHERLAND 215 268,750.00 14 60 OAKS 60 75,000.00 15 LYNN LEE 52 65,000.00 16 CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD 3 3,750.00 17 STRAZZULLA BROTHERS 40 50,000.00 18 BEACH BANK AT VERO BEACH 150 187,500.00 19 FLA. NATIONAL BANK 1 1,250.00 20 SAM MOON 25 31,250.00 21 BAILEY & BAILEY 12 15,000.00 22 VISTA PROPERTIES 601 751,250.00 23 IND. RIVER CITRUS 3 3,750.00 24 CAPRINO'S 15 18,750.00 25 STEER & REGER 56 70,000.00 26 BRIGGS 100 125,000.00 27 J. COFFEY 5 6,250.00 28 RALPH EVANS (trustee) 6 7,500.00 29 GEO. LAMBERTH 60 75,000.00 31 RALPH EVANS (trustee) 40 50,000.00 32 RALPH EVANS (trustee) 50 62,500.00 33 RALPH EVANS (trustee) 56 70,000.00 34 RALPH EVANS (trustee) 8 10,000.00 35 DALE SORENSON 204 255,000.00 36 ADAM MCGAVIN 109 136,250.00 37 PAYN 1 1,250.00 38 NO. 14 CORP. 32 40,000.00 39 MAPLE LEAF PROPERTIES, INC. 125 156,250.00 40 HERON CAY 632 790,000.00 41 COUNTRYSIDE 285 356,250.00 4,132 TOTAL $5,165,000.00 Utility Director Pinto presented the above assessment roll with the additional properties listed on the bottom of the page: Maple Leaf Properties, Inc., with 125 ERUs; Heron Cay, with 632 ERUs; and Countryside with 285 ERUs. These three additional properties plus 100 additional ERUs for Beach Bank at Vero Beach, brings the total number of ERUs to 4,132. With each ERU 24 DEC I 1984 RooK DEC 10 1984 BooK 59 c'ArF?45 being assessed at $250, this brings the total assessment to $5,165,000. Director Pinto explained that these assessments are for their impact fees. Contrary to our previous assessments, the impact fee remains the same. The reason for this is that the consultant, Arthur Young, has recommended a uniform impact fee for the entire county. Chairman Scurlock felt that the impact fee will be looked at from time to time and will probably increase rather than decrease and that is why there is such a dramatic interest right now in this wastewater project. Attorney Brandenburg explained that this assessment will work essentially the same as the assessment roll for the SR -60 water project. The voluntary assessments will be in place for 10 years, but individuals will have the ability to pay them off in advance. The interest rate on the assessments will be set at such time as the County enters into an arrangement with a financial institution to buy the bonds. Commissioner Bird asked what percentage of the utility system will this pay for, and Director Pinto explained that the impact fee is based on the 85% of the capital cost, according to Arthur Young. The remaining 15% will be recovered through actual rate revenues. Chairman Scurlock explained that this is consistent with the policy set by the County when General Development Utilities were considering having existing customers pay for future expansion. Director Pinto explained that we will also have a base facility charge that will generate revenue, and when this system is ready to go, these 4,132 units will be paying a base facility charge whether or not they are connected. Chairman Scurlock felt that we should clarify that they would be paying the base facility charge at the time service becomes available. 25 _I Commissioner Wodtke asked if many of these ERUs were reserved by the same people as with the water system, and Director Pinto explained that the water system was 3000 units and the wastewater has grown to over 4000 units, most of which are all the same people. Chairman Scurlock noted that some people coming in for sewer are now requesting to have water also and are willing to pay the higher impact fees due to the fact that they had not participated in the original assessment roll for the water project. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously added the four properties noted above to the assessment roll for the SR -60 wastewater project. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 84-107, approving certain sewage collection and treatment improvements for the SR -60 wastewater project; equalizing certain special assessments for impact fees and levying the same as special assessments against benefited property; directing the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners to record special assessments in the improvement lien book; establishing priority of lien and payment of principal and interest on such special assessments; and providing an effective date. DEC 19 1994 Boor 5 9 Fa.U'F 246 BOOK 59 PAGE 247 RESOLUTION NO. 84-107 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTAIN SEWAGE COLLECTION AND TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA; EQUALIZING CERTAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPACT FEES AND LEVYING THE SAME AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST BENEFITED PROPERTY IN SUCH COUNTY; DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO RECORD SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN THE IMPROVE- MENT LIEN BOOK; ESTABLISHING PRIORITY OF LIEN AND PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA (hereinafter called "Board" and "County," respectively) that: SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR RESOLUTION. This resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 83-46 of the County, as amended, applicable provisions of Chapter 170, Florida Statutes (1983), and other applicable provisions of law (hereinafter collectively called "County Assessment Law"). SECTION 2. FINDINGS. It is hereby found and determined as follows that: A. On November 28, 1984, the Board adopted Resolution No. 84- 100 approving the assessment roll prepared by the con- sulting engineers for the County and directing notice to be given by publication and by mail to the owners of the property described in such Resolution No. 84-100 to be assessed, or any other persons interested therein, and advising that the Board would meet as an equalizing board on December 19 , 1984, at 9.-15 A.M. to consider complaints as to the assessments appearing on the assessment roll, subject to incidental changes, additions, substitutions and modifications as shall be deemed advisable by the Board. B. Such such notice both by publication and by mail was duly had and given as required by law. C. Such hearing was duly and regularly held on December 19, 1984, at 9;15 A.M. SECTION 3. APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENTS. The Board, having heard property owners and other interested persons appearing before the Board as to the propriety and advisability of making the improvements described in Resolution No. 84- 100of the Board, as to the cost thereof, as to the manner of payment of such cost, as to the amount to be assessed against each parcel of property to be benefited by such improvements, as to equalization of such assessments on a basis of justice and right; hereby determines and resolves to proceed with the improvements according to the plans, specifications, assessment plats and estimates of costs�on file. SECTION 4. PAYMENT OF COST OF IMPROVEMENTS. The cost of such improvements shall be paid as provided in Resolution No. 84-100 of the Board, which resolution is incorporated herein by reference as though copied in full herein. SECTION 5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. The amount of assessments for impact fees as equalized and adjusted and as now apearing on such assessment roll, are hereby confirmed as legal, valid and binding first liens, until paid, upon property against which such assessments are made; provided, however, that upon completion of the improvements, each assessment shall be adjusted as required by the County Assessment Law. The assessments for impact fees shall be co -equal with the lien of nthPr tAypc _ superior to all other liens, titles and claims, until paid. Such assessments are found and determined to be levied in direct pro- portion to the special and positive benefits to be received by each parcel of property listed in such assessment roll, from the acquisition and construction of the improvements. SECTION 6. RECORDATION OF ASSESSMENTS. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to record such assessments in a spe- cial book to be known as the "Improvement Lien Book" and in the Official Records of the County. SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. -2- BooK 59 F,nUF248 The foregoing resolution was Lyons who moved its adoption. by C:ommissicner Wodtke and, the vote was as follows: Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Vice Chairman Patrick B. Lyons Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Commissioner Richard N. Bird Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. BOOP( 59 PAGF.249. offered by Commissioner The motion was seconded upon being put to a vote, Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 19thday of December, 1984. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By DON C. SC RLOCK, , Chairman Attest: FRE WRI T, C ,erk APPROVED AS 0/'FORM AND LEGAL SUFF CCY.w By 'Y'. 13RA90EN RG nt Attorney -- - 27 I `i PUBLIC HEARING — MODIFICATION OF FRANCHISE & RATE REQUEST, ANGLER'S COVE <�,j The hour of 9:30 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being in the matter of in the o. l /Count,, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of 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. A If Sworn to and subscribed (SEAL) this5) /d day (Clerk of the W 9004/D. 19 2� Business Manager) River County, Florida) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINti The Indian River County Board of County Qom missioners will hold a public hearing on Ciec 19, 1884, at 930 a.m., in the Commission Chambers located at 1840 25th street, Vero Beach, Florida, to consider a change In ram for Angler's Cove sewer franchise and. twin modifications of franchise agreement (see proposed rates below) PROPOSED RATE SCHEDULE Per unit - flat rate $48.85 . Impact fee - new connections $1250.00 All Interested persons are invited to this meeting. , If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board Of County Commissioners with respect to arty matter considered idered at this -- meeting, he/she will need a record of the pro- ceedings. and that for such purpose he/she may , need to ensure that a verbatim record of the pro. oesdings is made, which record includes the -' testimony and evidence upon the appeal Iq to be heard. Don C. Scurlock Jr., Chairmen Indian River County Board of County Commissioners De0.12,.1984. II tl Gi `l t,P L!Ir�J DCC Iq 1984 BOOK 59 Fa,E250 -I BOOK 59 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/10/84: TO: The Honorable Members of theDATE: December 10, 1984 FILE: Board of County Commissioners THRU: Terrance G. Pinto Utility Services Director MODIFICATION OF FRANCHISE & SUBJECT: RATE REQUEST -ANGLER'S COVE A) Location Map B) Resolution #73-83 FROM: Joyce S. Hamilto� REFERENCES: C) Proposed Resolution Franchise Adminis ator D) Rate Review Comm. Report Utility Services E) Field Inspection DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: Angler's Cove is located on South A -1-A across from the Moorings (Exhibit "A"). This is a small sewer plant serving a 17 lot subdivision with 13 existing homes. The Board approved this resolution in 1973 (Exhibit "B"). The franchisee is requesting a change in rates in order to eliminate an annual loss in past years. Existing rates are as follows: Sanitary Suver Service Charges - 3 / 4" & 5 18" ?.Feter 1linimum 1" Meter Minimum 1 1/4" & 11/2" Aleter Minimum 2" Meter Minimum 3" & 4" Meter Minimum 6" Meter Minimum Sewer Quantity Charges: First 3, 000 Gallons Next 12, 000 Gallons Next 25, 000 Gallons Next 35, 000 Gallons Next 75, 000 Gallons Sewer Connection Charges: Within 75 days of availability Thereafter Newly improved properties Proposed rates are as follows: Flat fee per unit $ 48.65 Impact fee (new customers) $1250.00 $ 6.76 11.70 22.50 30.76 54.00 75.00 6.76 minimum 1. 06 per thousand gal. . 90 per thousand gal. .78 per thousand gal. .66 per thousand gal. $300.00 375.00 375.00 Staff has taken this opportunity to modify the franchise resolution to have it meet current requirements of the County (Exhibit "C"). 29 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSES: The Rate Review Committee report is attached as Exhibit "D". The Committee found all expenses to be justified and has no problems with the rate schedule requested. A physical inspection of the facility was made on December 7, 1984, ,(Exhibit "E"). This inspection disclosed several deficiencies which franchisee is making an attempt to correct. (EXHIBITS "A" - "E" listed above are on file in Clerk's. Office) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board authorize its Chairman to execute the revised resolution and approve the rate schedule as requested provided improvements are made as noted by the physical inspection. Utility Services Director Terry Pinto explained that the rate requested is taken from the exact dollars spent to operate the system, plus the depreciated value of the treatment plant, which staff has depreciated out for 25 years; this is somewhat longer than most treatment plants of that type, but they felt that with only 12 customers, depreciation should be allowed in order to benefit the customers. If the County requests major improvements to be made, the cost would be split amongst only 12 customers. Director Pinto felt, frankly, that the County has let the plant limp along, as long as there wasn't any real health problem, until such time that the subdivision could be incorporated into the City sewer system. If this cannot be accomplished, then staff's recommendation is that the area go to septic tanks, at which time the franchise would be dissolved. Director Pinto understood, however, that there are two homeowners who do not want septic tanks, and that the plant must be kept in operation as long as even one resident wants service. He felt it is most important that we address the system as a temporary system, and as soon as other facilities are available, to require that the franchise be dissolved. Director Pinto explained that there would be a flat rate of $48.65 per unit, and the only dollars that will be going directly to the owners of the system are the dollars for depreciation. 30 DEC 1 � 1984 BOOK F9rF 250 E c 1 BOOK 5 lh `Ar� ! +Dli The other dollars are for the actual operational costs of the system. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. John McHugh, attorney representing the majority of the property owners in Angler's Cove, expressed his clients shock and outrage at the proposed rate increase. He explained that the first two homes were built in 1977 and the majority of the other ten in 1978. At that time, the inducement to purchase this property from the Evelyn F. Neville, Inc. Real Estate firm was that City water would be provided and that within the period of one year they could hook up to the city sewer facilities; this, however, never occurred. Up until 1981, the residents did not pay any sewer charges. A letter was sent to the property owners at that time from Neville Realtors indicating that they felt it was necessary to begin charging each homeowner a nominal fee of $12.00 a month in order to make the plant self-supporting until such time as they could begin to turn the system over to a homeowners' association. Apparently, at the time these homes were built, a homeowners' association was supposed to be created, but one never was. Attorney McHugh felt that in addition, there has been a lot of inconsistencies in the operation of the plant. He again expressed his clients' outrage and concern that the proposed high increase might impair the ability of some to continue to live there. Chairman Scurlock advised that there is a possibility that Angler's Cove could hook up to the Moorings franchised sewer plant; the Moorings currently is negotiating with the City for hookup to their sewage system, but there has not been a firm commitment as yet. He suggested that perhaps the home owners involve themselves in that process through Sam White, the attorney for the Moorings Property Owners Association. Another alternative would be to septic tanks, and he personally felt that would be the best solution as the subdivision sits on very 31 sandy soil. Whether or not they could get all the residents to agree is another question. Director Pinto explained that the average septic tank would cost approximately $1200, but stressed that the plant would still have to be kept in operation for the two customers who don't want septic tanks and the expense still would have to be split amongst the 12 residents. Chairman Scurlock asked if we had the ability to dissolve the franchise and allow people to go to septic tanks, because he really had never seen a case where people agreed 100%. Attorney Brandenburg advised that a public hearing would be required and the County would have to demonstrate valid grounds to cancel the franchise. If that were done, the County then could require septic tank hookups. Director Pinto believed that the impact fee for hooking up to the City wastewater system would be somewhere around $1,000. He continued that the owners are here today and are very willing to turn this facility over to a property owners' association. The franchise has a deed restriction that states that the land under the treatment plant reverts back to the development, but he pointed out that the property is actually an unbuildable lot. Director Pinto felt there is a strong possibility that the residents can hook up to the City, but until that can be accomplished, he recommended that the property owners run the system rather than the present owner. Commissioner Bird felt that the Commission would be supportive in solving this problem, but he emphasized that this is a rate hearing and the increase must be addressed today. Apparently, staff feels these operational cost figures are fair because, obviously, the system needs to be maintained better than it has been. Director Pinto advised that there has not been a real jump in the historical operating cost figures, but that is not really relative to what the owners have been charging. 32 BOOR 59 FACE254 _I DEC 19 1994 BOOK 59 255 Commissioner Bird asked Director Pinto if under this new franchise we can give the residents the assurance that the system will be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner, and Director Pinto felt that we could, but it has to be understood that we are trying to get the maximum out of a minimum cost. Chairman Scurlock objected to allowing depreciation on the proposed rate increase. Attorney McHugh believed that the primary concern of the residents is that the system has not been working properly, and they really do not want to take over or continue on a system that is not operating effectively. Chairman Scurlock felt that the Board would support either going to septic tanks or hooking up with the City, but stressed that the Commission is bound into approving a rate increase today, and again recommended that the depreciation be taken out. Attorney McHugh explained that his clients were uncertain as to why these operational costs have increased so drastically in the last few years when inflation has been on the decline. Chairman Scurlock explained that most of these wastewater systems were put in by developers who were not really in the utility business and subsidized the systems in order to sell lots. When all the lots are sold, the developers walk away and the plants become the problem of the property owners. This results in the County Commission having to face disgruntled citizens time after time because appropriate rate structures were not set in the initial stages. Thomas Steinruck, Jr., 1956 Angler's Cove, pointed out that when he moved into his brand new home, they charged him a connection fee of $350 besides the regular monthly rate. He felt that the developer has already benefited by selling the lots in the development, and objected to the developer receiving a 300% increase. He pointed out that the franchise is actually a monopoly that the County allows, and, therefore, he felt the County must protect the customers from such a drastic rate 33 increase. Further, he believed that there are actually four home owners who do not want septic tanks. Mrs. Walker, who lives adjacent to the facility, stated she pays the water bill to run the facility because the plant does not have its own meter, and she would like the Board to take that into consideration. Director Pinto advised that she didn't have to do that and suggested she work that out with the owners. Cecil Richardson, one of the owners, pointed out that since the facility was first operated, there never has been a day that the plant was down; although he agreed the service may not always have been the best. He explained that over the years they have used the figures that were allowed them, and the owners used $1000 of their own money just to pay the operating bills. He did admit that they were negligent in not raising the rates through the years. Mr. Richardson informed the Board that he is willing to give the facility away and he has a quit claim here with him today. He confirmed that he owns the two parcels of land on which the plant is located; however, these lots cannot be developed because they had to donate some right-of-way for AIA. Mr. Richardson further stressed that working in a sewer plant is not his field. He felt that the owners were entitled to sufficient monies to run the plant and believed that the figures were very modest, including the depreciation. Chairman Scurlock thought that the figures would speak for themselves, and he personally recommended that the property owners not take over the plant. Bruce Andress, 1916 Angler's Cove, reported that the sewage plant was not processing sewage for four weeks during this past summer, and that at one point effluent actually ran into Mr. Walker's lot and ruined his outdoor pump. In addition, he noted several hazardous conditions for which he felt the owners were responsible. He stressed that there has not been any effort to 34 1984 �ooK 59 P.a, 256 I DEC 19 1984 BOOK 59 F,9GF 2 5 7 maintain the plant during the seven years that he has lived there, and urged the Board to be fair in this matter. Commissioner Bird asked what rate he would consider to be fair, and Mr. Andress suggested that some things could be marked off the list to save money, and pointed out that the electrical bill is too high because the pump runs constantly. He also pointed out that in other subdivisions, all property owners must pay their share. He believed that when Angler's Cove is fully developed and everyone connects, the plant's capacity would be overtaxed. Director Pinto agreed with everything Mr. Andress said, but pointed out that if the County enforces all these improvements, the 12 customers would end up paying for them. He still recommended that they go with a temporary franchise and give the owners the increase until such time when an alternative can be found and the plant can be dissolved. He reported that the Health Dept. has taken a position that all residents must go on septic tanks if the plant is to be eliminated; one home there already is on a septic tank. Another owner of the wastewater facility, Clark A. DePue, III, stated that even though there has been a minimum charge to date, they have had trouble collecting the water fees from a few of the residents. He pointed out that Page 4, Section 12, of the franchise, it states that the owners are entitled to a "fair rate of return". Mr. DePue corroborated that they have a quit claim deed with them today and would be glad to turn the plant over to anyone who would be willing to operate it. Commissioner Wodtke hoped that during the 30-60 days the Board will take to consider this rate request, perhaps they can hook up to the Moorings system or some decision will be made by the City. Meanwhile, this is a franchise and the plant has to operate and provide service for all the people. He felt the modified franchise would give the County better control over the 35 1973 language in the original franchise because now we are classifying it as a temporary plant. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously authorized staff to issue an order on Angler's Cove within the next 30-60 days. ,PUBLIC HEARING - MODIFICATION AND TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE - PELICAN POINTE UTILITIES The hour of 10:30 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Z4/ in the matter in the Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of A?. /7/ I 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. A Sworn to and subscribed (SEAL) GiT' 4 (Clerk of the Circuit day �oA0`lJ WAW.19 y ynV"/vim r C�usiness Manager) )UrVndian River County, Florida) 36 .NOTICE OR Pubud NEARING The Indian River CountyCngaCom-": missioners will hold -a pubBngon 1984, at 10:30 am., in the Commission Cham- bers located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach. Florida, to consider trar►aferringg the Follow Pointe 1.18111111119% Inc. franchise 10 P a P tttilities. Inc. & modifications to franchise agreement: . All Interested persons are Invited to this meet Ing. If any persondecides to appeal eny decmton madeby the .Board of • County Commissioners with respect tq_any: -matter considered at thm`;, mewing, he/she wilt need a record of the,pro, ceedings, and that for such purpose he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the pro- cmedings Is made, which record Includes the testimony and evidence upon the appwafis to be heard: Don C. f3curio(iK Jr., Chairman Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Dec. 14 19", �•shG,�,P i DEC 19 199 aov 9 �,acF258 DEC 19 1 f BOOK 59 pnF, 259 i The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/10/84: TO: The Honorable Members of theDATE: December 10, 1984 FILE: Board of County Commissioners THRU: Terrance G. Pinto , Utility Services Director MODIFICATION AND SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE - PELICAN POINTE UTILITIES FROM: Joyce S. Hamilto REFERENCES' A) Request for transfer Franchise Administfor B) Revised resolution Utility Services DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: Pelican Pointe Utilities, Inc., was granted a water and wastewater franchise on September 7, 1983. Mr. Vernon Foster, president, has formed a new corporation -P & P Utilities, Inc. -and has requested the County to transfer its franchise to P & P Utilities, Inc., (Exhibit "A"). ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSES: 4 P & P Utilities, Inc., has met all requirements of the County to transfer this.fr.anchise. This department has taken this opportunity to make one update in the resolution which is to co -name Indian River County as an additional insured on the liability policies. P & P Utilities does not have any objectives to this modification (Exhibit "B"). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board authorize its chairman to execute the attached resolution granting this transfer -and modification of franchise. Chairman Scurlock asked if the rate structure is sufficient to operate this plant, and Utility Services Director Terry Pinto felt that there is an adequate rate structure, but noted that it is difficult to estimate because this plant is not in operation as yet. Chairman Scurlock felt we need a vehicle to evaluate these rates to see if they are sufficient. Commissioner Wodtke understood, basically, the only thing we are being asked is to allow the formation of a new corporation, and Director Pinto explained that the owner is just 37 taking this out of the development corporation and putting it into a utility corporation. Commissioner Wodtke was concerned that the language in this new franchise might give the owner some figures which would enable him to come in for a rate increase in the near future. Director Pinto explained the controls the County has in place to ensure fair rates. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 84-108, authorizing a transfer of ownership and a change of franchise name granted in Resolution 83-66, and providing for certain modification to the franchise agreement granted to Pelican Pointe Utilities, Inc., water and wastewater franchise; with the requirement that the franchisee reapply within one year to substantiate their rate structure. OR DEC 19 1984 BOCK 59 ul"F 260 � J DEC0 1984 RESOLUTION N0. 8 4 -10 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY BOOK 5'9 f't C F?61 *4 IRIDIAN RIVER COUNTY AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP, AMID A CHANGE OF FRANCHISE NAME GRANTED IN RESOLUTION NO. 83-66, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAM MODIFICATION TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT GRANTED TO PELICAN POINTE UTILITIES, INC., WATER & WASTEWATER FRANCHISE. 1. Section I of Resolution 83-66 is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION I WHEREAS Indian River County granted PELICAN POINTE UTILITIES, INC., a non-exclusive franchise on September 7, 1983. This utility has sold its system and premises to P. & P. UTILITIES, INC., and has requested the transfer of this franchise. Transferee accepts the terms of Resolution No. 83-66 as amended herein and agrees to perform all of the conditions thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIOENRS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY that Resolution No. 83-66 be amended as follows: 2. Section XV of Resolution 83-66 is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph; tisC 'dUi 7i `i'4U One year from the date Utility is permitted for operation, it shall file with the County its actual construction and operating costs in order that the rate structure might be adjusted to reflect same. 3. Section XVIII of Resolution 83-66 is hereby amended by adding the following paragraphs; SECTION XVIII The Utility shall co -name Indian River County as an additional insured on said public liability and property damage insurance. 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 resoluton of the Board of County Commissioners adopted on the �1.06 day of , 1984. Signed, sealed and delivered COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER in the presence of: By: L/ G (� Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Board of County Commissioners Approve as to Attest: and le i Clerk vd/ ary i. bra , enbu ACCEPTANCE OF FRANCHISE Count Attormey & P. UTILITIES, INC., a Florida. Corporation, does 'hereby accept the foregoing franchise, 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 s� day of pip �, 1984. WITNESS: COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER P. & P. UTILITIES, INC. By:LAI Vernon Fos resident I BEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized in the State and County aforesaid to take acknowledgements, personally, appeared VERNON FOSTER, as President of P. & P. UTILITIES, INC., a Florida corporation, 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 the State and County aforesaid this 2 j Sr day of IbtctmA 1984. Notary Public, Sof Florida at Large My commission expires: �okaa 2 ate of A, v St ceQt' 1, ccnda �" c1Yts ^d B nK 59 FY;F ?�� _I DEC 19 1984 BOOK 59 pnUF 263 NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENCY F' COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGES Stroud Miller Insurance Service, Inc. e Street LETTER COMPANY 103 South Bridge The Travelers Wilkesboro, NC 28697 COMPANY LETTER NAME AND ADDRESS OF INSURED COMPANY Pelican Pointe, Inc. and P & P Utilities IncLETTER . 9600 Highway #1 COMPANY 6.0 Sebastian, Florida 32958 LETTER COMPANY LETTER This is to certify that policies of insurance listed below have been Issued to the insured named above and are in force at this time. Notwithstanding any requirement, term or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which this certificate may be issued or may pertain, the insurance afforded by the policies described herein is subject to all the terms, exclusions and conditions of such policies. COMPANYPOLICY Limits of Liability in Thousands (0 0) EACH AGGREGATE LETTER TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE OCCURRENCE GENERAL LIABILITY A ®COMPREHENSIVE FORM 650 -224G826 -4 -IND -84 4/15/85 BODILY INJURY $ $ ❑ PREMISES—OPERATIONS PRQPERTY DAMAGE $ $ ❑ EXPLOSION AND COLLAPSE HAZARD ❑ UNDERGROUND HAZARD ❑ PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS HAZARD BODILY INJURY AND ❑ CONTRACTUAL INSURANCE ❑ BROAD FORM PROPERTY PROPERTY DAMAGE COMBINED $ I, OOO, $ 1, OOO, DAMAGE ❑ INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ❑ PERSONAL INJURY PERSONAL INJURY $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY BODILY IN JURY ❑ (EACH PERSON) $ COMPREHENSIVE FORM BODILY INJURY $ ❑ 0WNED (EACH ACCIDENT) ❑ HIRED PROPERTY DAMAGE $ ❑ NC":•OtiVNEO - BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE $ COMBINED EXCESS LIABILITY BODILY INJURY AND _ ❑ UMBRELLA FORM $ $ - ❑ OTHER THAN UMBRELLA PROPERTY DAMAGE FORM COMBINED COMPENSATION1 (WORKERS' STATUTORY and i EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY i F ACI4 ACCIDENT) _ OTHER ' } Includes Pollution Liability Insurance on a sudden and.laccidental basis 10"- e DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES Condominium Developer Additional Insured: Indian River Co., Florida Cancellation: Should any of the above descrice- colicies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof, the issuing com- pany will endeavor to mail --10 --ays written notice to the below named certificate holder, but failure to mall such notice shall impose no cz- ration or liability of any kind upon the company. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CERTIFICATE HOLDER Indian River County, Utilities Dept. Ms. Joyce Hamilton, Francaise Admin. 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 ACORD 25 (1.79) 41 DATE AUTHORIZED yDISCUSSION RE PETITION PAVING OF 10th COURT, SW The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/10/84: TO: DATE: FILE: The Board of County December 10, 1984 Commissioners FRO J sP• . Wi lson tant County Attorney SUBJECT: 10th Court SW Petition Paving REFERENCES: Recently, Jim Davis and I met with the residents of 10th Court SW on the above -referenced matter. Prior to that meeting, Dave Jones and the County surveying crew had staked out the boundary of the proposed road right of way in order for the residents to visualize exactly how the right of way acquisition and paving would affect each individual parcel. The residents who attended the meeting expressed no opposition to the proposed placement of the road and right of way. Most residents wanted to know the total cost of the road and what the assessment to each property owner would be. At that time, we had no estimates of the total construction costs or how much the Commission would assess against the individual property owners. I have attached Jim Davis' estimate of the paving costs. Jim Davis will appear before you on December 19th and advise how he arrived at that estimate. The Board must determine what the total paving costs should be and what percentage of that cost should be assessed against the property owners. If the residents decide, after being advised of the costs, to continue with the project, it will take less than two weeks to prepare and execute most of the deeds to acquire the right of way. If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. 42 DEC 19 1994 BOOK 59 PAGE 264 J D E C 19 11984 BOOK 10th Court - 9th St. SW (Oslo Rd) to 11th St. SW Preliminary Cost Estimate Project Length - Approx. 1350 L.F. Item Clearing & Grubbing Earthwork Road Construction 1" Asphalt (181wide) Base 6" (19' wide) Subgrade Prep (20' wide) Drainage Pipes Grassing (81wide) Engineering Survey Design Stake Out Administration 3% ENGINEERING EsTD A,TF. Unit 5,9 Quantity Price Cost L.S. $1000 L.S. $1000 2700 s.y. $2.25 $6075 2850 s.y. $2.50 $7125* 3000 s.y. $ .50 $1500 v- 8 8 $150. $1200 10,800 s.f. $ .06 $ 648 16 hours $20.00 $ 320,1 32 hours $10.00 $ 3202,, 8 hours $20.00 $ 160; $19,348 $ 580 $19,928 Attorney Brandenburg recalled that the property owners appeared before the Board sometime ago and reported how bad the road was. At that time the Board authorized the road crew to make temporary repairs and there had been some discussion about accepting it for maintenance. As a result, Director Davis became involved with the property owners who now want to know how much this would cost. Public Works Director Jim Davis pointed out that none of this property is owned by the County and most of the property owners have agreed to donate the right-of-way, but he has not had a chance to contact a few of the property owners. There has been some special consideration given to this situation already, due to the nature of the metes and bounds and that it is an awkward place to work. In addition, people have expressed their inability to pay this amount if it was treated as a normal assessment type procedure. All the lots are of different sizes -- it is not a platted subdivision. Chairman Scurlock personally felt that we should consider a special payment policy spreading the payment over a longer period of time and also consider a lower interest rate than 43 prime rate plus one. However, he felt that was the only consideration that the County could give. Commissioner Bird agreed that we could extend the time period, but felt that we have a very successful paving program and should not juggle it around. Administrator Wright urged the Board not to change interest rates because everyone will be coming in and asking for a better interest rate. Joe Wiggins, President of the Oslo Concerned Citizens League, stated that they have been trying to get this road paved for a long time. He had talked with Attorney Brandenburg about the inability of most of these people to pay the normal paving assessment due to most of them being on either Social Security or welfare. Attorney Brandenburg had thought there might be a possibility of the County paying approximately 750 of the paving cost due to these special circumstances. Mr. Wiggins believed the road was definitely needed and the residents realize they will have to pay something. He felt that the County should absorb most of the cost because they had not received any service from the County for over 37 years and theywant to get something for their tax dollars. He stressed that 95% of the people will not be able to obtain a loan to pay for the assessment, and asked what dollar figure they would have to pay and in how many years. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that up to now there was no County road right-of-way and the County was not obligated to maintain the road. Now, however, there will be right-of-way if the property is donated, but he took objection to Mr. Wiggins' statement about not receiving any County service as the County has been providing services such as police and fire protection. He explained that if the average tax bill for a 100 ft. lot in that area is approximately $100, the paving cost would be roughly $600 a lot with the payment spread out over 5 years. He asked Mr. Wiggins if that would be a possibility, and Mr. 44 DEC 1 `� BOOP( 59 P,�rF 966 _I DEC 19 1984 BooF 59 F,'GF,67 Wiggins stated that in some cases it would be, but in some the County might end up with a lien on the property. Administrator Wright urged the Board to simply subsidize this particular project rather than alter the petition paving program which has been so successful. Commissioner Wodtke asked Mr. Wiggins to go back into the area and advise the residents that this will be a 18 -foot paved road which will increase the value of the homes, and ask the residents if they could come up with $4.50 a front foot if the County would pay the balance of the cost. In essence, the County would be paying $6 a front foot and the residents would be paying $4.50 a foot, which works out to approximately 75a/25% split. Attorney Brandenburg believed that there some some roads in this County that never would be developed unless the County helps and suggested that the County budget money to do two or three roads a year in these special circumstances, and develop a procedure for doing this. He pointed out that the County has tried to get some State funds for road improvements in the Oslo area, but because the median income is so high in this county due to the affluence of people in Johns Island, the State will not approve any community block grant funds for the area.. Commissioner Wodtke recalled that at the beginning of the petition paving program, the County took $25,000 from the paving account and put it into the petition paving account in order to get the program started, and he suggested that the Board consider budgeting funds during the next budget period for the paving of certain roads in specific areas with the under- standing that the County might go 50/50 on paving costs with those dollars coming from the funds set aside in the petition paving. In order words, we would be saying that those dollars would be used in a different percentage relationship. Chairman Scurlock felt that was a great suggestion because it would not be a handout; it would just be helping those people 45 who want to improve their community and are willing to pay according to their limited ability. Mr. Wiggins repeated that the residents don't want the County to give them something free, they just want the County to make it affordable. Director Davis stated that there is $50,000 set aside for road materials and another amount for asphalt materials, but they usually wait until the last quarter or half of the fiscal year to recommend to the Board where that money is to be spent. He felt that this project would probably cost about $20,000. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously agreed to keep the petition paving program intact as far as funding that program and the program being self-sufficient; and approved the petition paving of 10th Court SW with the residents paying 25% and the County paying 25%, with the remaining 50% of the costs (approx. $10,000) coming out of the road paving fund and being transferred to the petition paving account. Administrator Wright understood then that the Board has decreased the number of roads that would be resurfaced this year, causing the paving program to fall behind. He felt certain that more money would be needed before the end of the fiscal year. Director Davis recommended that they use an alternate base, rather than go with the soft concrete, in order to keep the project at $20,000. The property owners would then pay approxi- mately $2.50 a front foot, with the payments spread out over 3 years at the current prime interest rate plus one. The standard special assessment procedure would be followed. Virginia Butler, 956 SW 10th Court, was concerned that survey stakes were right outside her living room window, and 46 DEC 19 1984 BOOK FAUF268 _I DEC I 1984 BOOK 59 DGE 269 Director Davis explained that the road will be 8-1/2 ft. away from the stakes. Chairman Scurlock felt these things could be handled administratively. Reverend Cooper advised that if they had to move part of the church, they would just to get the road down there, and he took this opportunity to thank the Board for their consideration. DISCUSSION RE PETITION PAVING REQUEST FOR LATERAL H CANAL ROAD t NORTH OF LINDSEY ROAD The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/11/84: TO: The Honorable Members DATE:December 11, 1984 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners Request for Paving of SUBJECT: Lateral "H" Canal Road Michael Wright, North of Lindsey Road County Admininstrator Charles P. Price, Global FROAA• Paving Systems Inc., to '".lames W. Davis, P.E. REFERENCES;7im Davis and Bob Public Works Director Keating dated 11/30/84 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Charles P. Price, President of Gloval Paving Systems, and John Trodglen, President of Trodglen Paving, Inc. are petitioning the County for the paving of Lateral "H" Canal road North of Lindsey Road. At the present time, the County Road and Bridge Department grades the road on the route system. The road, however, serves industrial areas and requires more frequent grading than the County provide. Trodglen Paving, therefore, has also been grading the road. Whereas the petitioners do not own land fronting the road, they must use the road for access. The petitioners are agreeing to fund 75% of the cost of materials and are willing to supply labor and equipment. The County is being requested to fund 250 of the cost of material only (approximately $2,500) from the petition paving fund and supply engineering, supervision, inspection, and survey work. There is an existing 25' right-of-way. The County will request the Drainage District and/or abutting owners to supply additional right-of-way. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING It is recommended that the County approve the petitioner's request, subject to acquisition of necessary right-of-way. Funding to be from the Petition Paving Account. 47 Public Works Director Jim Davis presented staff's recommen- dation that the County approve the petitioner's request, subject to acquisition of necessary right-of-way. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the paving of Lateral "H" Canal Road North of Lindsey Road, subject to acquisition of necessary right-of-way. Charles P. Price, President of Global Paving Systems, pointed out that Director Davis had stated in his presentation that the County was paying for 25% of the material. However, he and Mr. Trodglen had based their petition on the County paying 25% of the current paving cost based on $22 a square foot, so what they would be putting into the road would be all of the labor, supplying all the material to complete the road; the County's cost would run approximately $80415 to pave 1540 linear feet of road. That is what the petition reads, and he asked Director Davis if he agreed. Director Davis felt that was basically the agreement, but after reviewing the petition, he agreed the petition does read a little differently. He felt there would not be a problem as long as we could work very closely with these contractors to control the cost, and Mr. Price interjected that the cost is basically fixed now as the County's road construction cost is approximately $22 a linear ft. and paving 1540 linear feet would cost the County approximately $33,660, if the County paid to have the road paved. Mr. Price stated that he and Mr. Trodglen agreed to fund the construction of the road as long as they were allowed to do the construction, and all they are asking for from the County is 25% of that amount which would be $8415, and they feel that is a terrific deal for the County and for themselves. DEC 19 1984 BooK5191,11C E 0 -1 BOOK 5 9 ur,F.21, Commissioner Wodtke felt we should talk it out because in that $22 figure there is a lot of culvert, drainage, and grass work other than just the asphalt and the base cost. Director Davis agreed and explained that the asphalt and base cost the County about $4.60 a square yard, and if you figure it at 2.2 square yards, it comes to $9 or $10 a linear foot for the roadway itself - the other $10 is for earthwork, sodding, etc. Commissioner Wodtke thought that we had to consider all the work in the $10 figure. Administrator Wright felt that the County is getting a significantly better deal than we do in most petitions and suggested that Director Davis work with Trodglen and bring it back to the Board in two weeks. Director Davis suggested he do the design of the road and the cost estimate and then take a look at the County's 25% share. Commissioner Wodtke felt that if we are considering going out there and putting in culverts, seed and grass, then perhaps we should decide that some things don't need to be done at $22 a linear foot and the cost could be cut to perhaps 250 of $18 a linear foot. Mr. Price explained that this road does not front either his or Mr. Trodglen's property, and they are only building the road for access to an easement that is already paved that leads into their yards. He reported that they have done a cost analysis on materials alone. and it would be just slightly over $10,000 out of pocket money for asphalt and the cement. So, even if the County pays $8415 along with doing all of the labor to construct the road, they are still going to have to come up with approximately $1,000 each regardless of how the road is designed. In order words, some costs are not going to change. 49 l ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously rescinded the previous Motion and instructed staff to work with Trodglen and Global and come back at the next Commission meeting. Mr. Price explained that he also has a parcel in the area that is for sale and that the Planning & Zoning Department had told him that they would like to see this road paved before they issue a site plan, and now they are saying that they will issue a site plan based on this petition paving, but they would not issue a certificate of occupancy. Mr. Price wanted some assurance that Planning will work with them on this project so they could move ahead with their site plan process. In other words, they are sort of in limbo on this thing. Administrator Wright asked when their site plan was due for review and Mr. Price explained that it has not even been submitted yet. Administrator Wright assured him that by the time their site plan is ready to go before the Planning & Zoning Commission, this matter will be settled. Commissioner Lyons felt there was no question that the general consensus of the Board was that they would work with him on this matter. YRESOLUTION RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACILITY SALES TAX MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, that the Board adopt Resolution 84-109, relating to the criminal justice facility sales tax. Under discussion, Commissioner Lyons asked if this would affect any expenses that were incurred prior to this time, and Attorney Brandenburg advised that all those issues were resolved. 50 979 DEC 19 1984 DEC 19 1984 BOOK 59 pAfjE 27 Commissioner Wodtke asked when the notices were going to be mailed to the businesses which would be collecting the sales tax notifying them of the effective date, and Administrator Wright stated he would find out when the notices were going to be sent out. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion was voted on and carried unanimously. 51 RESOLUTION NO. 84- 109 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACILITY SALES TAX. WHEREAS, Indian River County voters approved, during the general election on November 6, 1984, the imposition of a one-year, one -percent sales tax, as authorized by Chapter 83-355, Laws of Florida, as amended, and WHEREAS, the Department of Revenue has been notified of the results of that election and has also been given a copy of the Ordinance adopted by Indian River County levying the tax, and WHEREAS, it the intent and purpose of Indian River County to utilize the proceeds of the tax only for the purposes enumerated in Chapter 83-355, Laws of Florida, as amended, and WHEREAS, Section 4 of Chapter 83-355 requires the governing authority of Indian River County to certify to the Department of Revenue that it has entered into a contract for the purposes enumerated in that law and to include therewith a schedule of disbursements to satisfy the contractural agreements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows: 1. That this Resolution be considered the certification by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, to the Florida Department of Revenue of the facts enumerated herein, and 2. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, as the governing authority, has entered into its first contract for the purposes enumerated in Chapter 83-355, Laws of Florida. 3. Attached hereto, as Exhibit "A," is a copy of the contract with the County's architect, calling for the design and construction of the criminal justice facility together with the bid schedule for the project. (EXHIBIT "A" REFERRED TO ABOVE, IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK) -1- B00K( 5, ,'I,;E 274 DEC 19 1994 BOOK 5 9 FrcE 275 4. The attached Exhibit "B" constitutes the schedule of disbursements to satisfy the design and construction of the County criminal justice facility. 5. The County Budget Officer and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County are directed to establish and set aside a separate account within the framework of the laws pertaining to county funds. Said account to be a trust account known as The Indian River County Criminal Justice Facility's Tax Trust Fund and shall deposit therein all proceeds received from the Department of Revenue from the one percent, one- year sales tax adopted at the referendum on November 6, 1984, and shall be allowed only to expend therefrom funds for the purposes enumerated in Chapter 83-355, Laws of Florida. 6. The County Administrator is directed to provide the Florida Department of Revenue with such amended and supplemental certificates of contract and disbursement schedules as the criminal justice facility proceeds, as a further implementation of the purpose and intent of Chapter 83-355. 7. The County Administrator shall send a certified copy of this Resolution and attachments "A" and "B" to the Honorable Randy Miller, Executive Director, Department of Revenue, 102 Carlton Building, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301, prior to December 31, 1984. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Lyons who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bird and, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye Vice Chairman Patrick B. Lyons Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye -2- The Chairman thereupon declared Resolution No. 84-109 duly passed and adopted this 19th day of December , 1984. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By / C Don C. Scurlock,: Jr Chairman Attest: re a Wright, lerk APPROVED 'TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIE CYI By Uery me n ranae urg, Cou ty Attorney RECOMMENDATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RE TRILLIUM TOOL TECHNICS, INC. Chairman Scurlock reported that the EDC was in favor of bringing Trillium Tool Technics to this county and felt it would bring the County many benefits. Charles Parry, Vice President of Trillium Tool Technics, Inc., explained that their firm, which is a tool and die business, hopes to be in business by April lst. They will be located on the old Gulfstream Lumber Co. site and will start out with about 30 employees, with the expectation of having 180 to 200 employees within three years, and up to 1,000 within 8 to 10 years. The firm produces a plastic injection molding used by computer and electronic firms. Trillium would train new employees, and training programs will be instituted through the Indian River Community College, the Florida Bureau of Apprenticeship and Job Service of Florida. Mr. Parry explained that one reason Trillium considered Indian River County was that 54 DEC 19 1984 BOOK F' ?76 DEC 19 1984 BOOK 59 P,a,E 2! 7 it was central to the types of business activities the company could support. Chairman Scurlock explained that the EDC is recommending approval of a $2 -million industrial development revenue bond to help Trillium fund their project, and to start the process, authorization is needed from the Board to prepare a resolution of inducement. Attorney Brandenburg explained that Indian River County currently has a $5-6 million allocation for industrial development revenue bonds, and this project would use up the first $2 -million of that allocation. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously authorized the County Attorney to draw up a resolution of inducement for a $2 -million industrial development revenue bonds for Trillium Tool Technics, Inc. J'PISTOL RANGE SUB -COMMITTEE The Board reviewed the following letter dated 12/7/84: 55 a'4IT -&-RZ7'n1W0 P�Q��Zj Richard Bird, Commissioner Indian River County 1840 -25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Dear Dick: OFFICE (305) 567-3900 RES. (305) 569-3458 Post Office Box 699 Vero Beach, Florida 32960 December 7, 1984 R ,r NSTRMUTION LIST _ Coolimi,suners Administrator Attorney Personnel Public Works Community Dev. Utilities Finance Other t e-7- (�Z e o ►ti., . During our last conversation covering the range, we discussed the formation of a range committee to function as a sub -committee of the Parks Committee, which you chair. Subsequently, after careful consideration, I am proud to submit the names of five local citizens of excellent community reputation; these individuals are intimately familiar with firearms, several are instructors and all agree to serve at the pleasure of your committee and the County Commision, 1. Major Roy Raymond, Indian River County Sheriff's Department. 2. Sonny Dean, Indian River County Director of General Services. 3. John S. Amos, 11 Seahorse Lane, Director of the Indian River Famrs Water Management District. 4. Russell Peterson, Attorney at Law. 5. Alexander M. Smith, 24444 S.W. 1st Place. 1984 Florida Silhouette Rifle Champion. and if it would please the board... 6. Bill F. Stegkemper As an official advisor to this range committee I. would recommend David A. Luke, P. 0. Box 541, Port Richey, Florida 33568. Dave Luke is the National Rifle Association Field Representative for Florida, South Carolina and Georgia. And finally Dick, if you could possibly afford any more time, it would be appreciated by all if you could chair this car ittee also. Thank you for this opportunity to be of service, and the courtesy extended to me. Respectfully, Bill F. Stegkemper 56 BOOK N, U'E 278 d 7- -40-BILL F. STEGKEMPER, G.R.I. GRADUATE OF REALTOR INSTITUTE REGISTERED APPRAISER LICENSED BROKER - SALESMAN OFFICE (305) 567-3900 RES. (305) 569-3458 Post Office Box 699 Vero Beach, Florida 32960 December 7, 1984 R ,r NSTRMUTION LIST _ Coolimi,suners Administrator Attorney Personnel Public Works Community Dev. Utilities Finance Other t e-7- (�Z e o ►ti., . During our last conversation covering the range, we discussed the formation of a range committee to function as a sub -committee of the Parks Committee, which you chair. Subsequently, after careful consideration, I am proud to submit the names of five local citizens of excellent community reputation; these individuals are intimately familiar with firearms, several are instructors and all agree to serve at the pleasure of your committee and the County Commision, 1. Major Roy Raymond, Indian River County Sheriff's Department. 2. Sonny Dean, Indian River County Director of General Services. 3. John S. Amos, 11 Seahorse Lane, Director of the Indian River Famrs Water Management District. 4. Russell Peterson, Attorney at Law. 5. Alexander M. Smith, 24444 S.W. 1st Place. 1984 Florida Silhouette Rifle Champion. and if it would please the board... 6. Bill F. Stegkemper As an official advisor to this range committee I. would recommend David A. Luke, P. 0. Box 541, Port Richey, Florida 33568. Dave Luke is the National Rifle Association Field Representative for Florida, South Carolina and Georgia. And finally Dick, if you could possibly afford any more time, it would be appreciated by all if you could chair this car ittee also. Thank you for this opportunity to be of service, and the courtesy extended to me. Respectfully, Bill F. Stegkemper 56 BOOK N, U'E 278 DEC 19 194 BOOK 59 FAGE279- Commissioner Bird recalled the past history of the Sheriff's request for developing a qualification range and making it available to the public on some type of supervised, limited basis. He stated that he has received a lot of input from local people who are interested in this possibility and mentioned that Bill Stegkemper has suggested that the County form a sub -committee of the Parks & Recreation Committee to work with staff and the Board on this matter. Commissioner Bird recommended the formation of such a committee with himself acting as chairman, and the appointment of the six individuals listed in the above letter. In addition, he wished to recommend the appointment of Fritz Gierhart and Reed Knight, Jr. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously established a sub -committee and appointed the individuals as recommended by Commissioner Bird; `COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Commissioner Bird reported that Don Finney of Planning had suggested the installation of two street lights while construction is still under way. One light would be installed at the corner of Kings Highway and Hobart Road and the other would be at the entrance to the Fairgrounds. ON'MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously authorized the installation by Florida Power & Light of two street lights at the County Fairgrounds; the cost to come out of of the Parks & Recreation budget. 57 The Board thereupon recessed for lunch at 12:05 o'clock P.M. and reconvened at 2:30 o'clock P.M. in a Joint Meeting with the City Council of Vero Beach, with the same members present except for Commissioner Patrick B. Lyons, who did not return. Present from the City of Vero Beach were Mayor David Gregg, Councilman John Acor, Councilman Gary Parris, and Councilman Terry Goff. Absent was Councilman William H. Cochrane. Also present were Charles Vitunac, City Attorney; and Phyllis Neuberger, City Clerk. DISCUSSION - BEACH RESTORATION AND ASSOCIATED SUBJECTS Chairman Scurlock called the meeting to order and noted that though there has been much dialogue and discussion re beach renourishment over the years, it seems the recent storm has brought a much greater awareness of the problem throughout the community. Chairman Scurlock announced that public discussion today will be limited to a total of 30 minutes on each side of the issue. He felt one of the key elements to be addressed, aside from beach renourishment itself, is a coastal management plan on a long term basis. He advised that there has been considerable cooperation between the City and the County to come up with a equitable funding formula. Chairman Scurlock turned the meeting over to Mayor David Gregg, who called to order a Special Meeting of the City Council of Vero Beach, and then requested Commissioner Wodtke to present his report on the activities of the Beach Preservation & Restoration Committee. Commissioner Wodtke reported that at last week's meeting the Committee agreed to recommend a modification of Plan A, by which modification the private property owners would pay 50%, the County 30%, and the City 20% of the beach renourishment funding. 110 F1 IIITI'1111 falam BOOK 59 �'!.uc 280 BOOK 5 , ." c 281 Commissioner Wodtke explained that today we are here mainly to address a letter dated October 31, 1984 from the Dept of the Army which asks for a response from the local sponsor, the County; that response to be in the form of a letter that must be received no later than December, 1984. Currently, the City and the County have endorsed the project and agreed to a 60/40 split with the County funding 60% and the City 40%. However, neither the City nor the County made a determination as to how those dollars would be raised or how much of the 60/40 split would be the responsibility of private property owners. As a result of the decision to conduct a straw ballot after the results are in from the study being conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Army has informed us that a commitment from the City and County to actually do the project has to be received before they can spend more than $50,000 of the $171,000 grant monies budgeted for the study. George Gross, member of the Beach Preservation and Restoration Committee, pointed out the different funding plans on a chart while Commissioner Wodtke explained the differences. 59 I I I ---VERO BEAC 14 ru mD tw r, P -v to N s WMN LFY-AMPLO OSWri AD VALCIZEtt OIZ rlZOr4T FOOT tjr!j TRI OAT-e— Coo20 t3G voo to cl-ry TD7AL. k" t r�r ot fLA4 IV ReW eEWr O�VO444tzjf PaivAra 4,x A -7. 2rmil. Co4 -?1. 77 5 C)O 0 OfJ6 A�,�ki eo 6 /_ M AAL) tj V sv X row lo 11 /&10 tjr!j TRI OAT-e— Coo20 t3G voo to cl-ry " Iq Iq 04( J,i eec l0_3_ T -X L r -X 97f e, -Z,1$72 `j1&2 0 44r 103 1) nv.Ir _pO TD7AL. k" t r�r ot elf IM PaivAra 14mg -7. 2rmil. Co4 1 4_ _YP em tj V sv X 4, _ _1 Q,utiry.- C vrc _. rovil_ 6b, 000 " Iq Iq 04( J,i eec l0_3_ T -X L r -X 97f e, -Z,1$72 `j1&2 0 44r 103 1) nv.Ir _pO 7Assess t r�r ot elf IM 7 lG f? -7. 2rmil. ?ze %F tj V sv X r&TAC. L A 4 0&0 6-1211-0�q _jtiry A" 514 pop 46 IM - I rypoanotu 1,6?nyo wo fir 1;,2 .,f �jqol__51 - " Oei 'I el"I on_ c" L,, c D cl� Lf=j F0 'A -DEC 19 1984 BOOK 5 r',E 283 Mr. Gross explained that it was felt that the property owners who abut the ocean should in some way pay a greater share. He referred to a map of the erosion control line which is going to be approximately 10 feet from the top of the scarp and explained that the areas of sand renourishment which will be pumped in will be public land. The abutting property owners only own up to that construction line, and thus only about 80 of the sand pumped in is going to be replenishing private property. He felt that was the main issue that has been misunderstood. He continued that under Plan A the private property owner would pay 50% of the total project and thus would actually be paying 75% of the cost of the renourishment in front of his own property. Mr. Gross then reviewed proposed Plan B and modified Plan A, noting that the property owners have indicated their willingness to participate in a direct funding of the project. He reported that the Committee recommended Plan A with Gary Parris dissenting, and then they proposed modified Plan A, which reversed the percentages so that the County would pay 30% and the City 20%. Mr. Gross then explained that since the County is the local sponsor in this case, the Committee strongly felt that we should look into management of the entire coastline. He noted that the University of Florida and the Army Corps of Engineers are studying erosion problems over an 800 -mile stretch of coastline over an 8 -year period at a cost of $10-15 million, and a wave machine which they use in their computations is located right off of Vero Beach. He mentioned the damage done to the property purchased in the Save Our Coast program,'and believed a study is very important to see that the best thing is done for the entire coastline of the County. The Committee's recommendation is that such a study must include a recommendation as to how to maintain the beaches and fund this on an equitable basis. Mayor Gregg asked Commissioner Wodtke to explain the similar project proposed for the Sebastian area, which is tied 61 in with the Vero Beach project. That project is state parks and there are no local dollars involved and he stressed the tremendous need for that area to be renourished. Chairman Scurlock stated that he would be willing to support a beach renourishment plan for Indian River County based on Plan A as originally proposed with the City paying 30% and the County 20%, with the City and County making a joint commitment to the Corps, and based on a commitment to expand the beach committee and directing our goals at being self sufficient as he felt if we depend on state or federal monies, we could still be sitting here years from now with even less beach. Commissioner Wodtke stressed that private property owners will do everything they can in order to protect their property. Many of them are paying much more than Plan A on a front foot basis just to fill in where the storm took away and when they do that it helps the whole shoreline and the public beaches. He stated he was in favor of Plan A as submitted. Commissioner Bird had no problem with Plan A, except he thought that they should consider a tourist tax to add to the formula which would supplement the cost equitably amongst those who benefit the most. Commissioner Bowman stated she was in favor of Plan A. Councilman Parris clarified why he voted against the recommendation of the Beach Preservation and Restoration Committee, and why he endorsed Plan B was because he felt the abutting property owners should carry 680 of the burden. However, he felt that he represented all the people in the City and the County, and he would go along with what the County and City agree on. Councilman Acor stated that if we are talking about the sand pumping project proposed by the Corps of Engineers, he was not in favor of Plans A, B, or C, but if other alternatives are considered, then he will listen and felt we need to consider the public's feelings. 62 DEC 1 1984 BOOK 59 [-�, �C ?84 BOOK 5 9 P':1 -C 28 . Chairman Scurlock believed that everyone realizes that sand pumping is not the sole answer, but felt that this community will support a beach management plan. Councilman Goff favored the private property owners funding 50% with the City and County funding the balance and also favored proceeding with a coastal plan in regard to vegetation. Because of the emergency situation, he felt it is necessary to make a decision as to what direction we are going at this time. Chairman Scurlock asked Mayor Gregg if they see any problem with making a joint commitment to the Corps, and the Mayor noted that over the years he has not heard a solution to the problem, and now we just are talking about a temporary solution in the Corps project; he felt he could support. Chairman Scurlock stressed that the joint commitment must be made directly to the Corps. City Attorney Charles Vitunac thought it should be made at the federal level, and Chairman Scurlock felt that in any case, we need to make it jointly. Mayor Gregg expressed concern about who would give the commitment for the private property owners. Discussion ensued re assessment without referendum, and Councilman Parris stated that he would endorse Plan A to show that there is a 3-1 vote by the City. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Meeting and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. For Beach Renourishment George Collins, Attorney representing Save Our Shores, an organization made up of people residing throughout the County, felt that what was happening today was very significant in that the City and County were meeting jointly to°solve a problem that affects the entire county. He listed the many organizations in support of beach renourishment. Attorney Collins pointed out out how uninformed the community was of the seriousness of the situation before the storm and reported that "Save Our Shores" 63 has attempted to educate the public as a whole. They feel we cannot allow December to go by without giving the Corps a letter of commitment so that the project can move ahead. He noted that "Save Our Shores" appreciates the attitudes of the Board and the Council as to Plan A, and they are in accord with the statements which they have made. He pointed out that after the beach renourishment project is completed, it will affect the ownership of the land involved. He emphasized that "Save Our Shores" feels that we must attempt to deal with the long term needs and accept the idea that another task force should be established to report as to how to accomplish beach restoration whether or not the Corps project gets done. Against Beach Renourishment Carr-oll Palmer, Chairman of the Taxpayers Committee of Indian River County, stated he has consistently felt that this project should not be paid for with taxpayers funds, and questioned the legality of either Plan A or Plan B as related to Chapter 161, which provides that such assessments must be in proportion to the benefits derived. He did not see how this could be determined without having addressed a final restoration program. A gentleman in the audience asked if the property owners further south would be involved, and he was assured that it would be just the owners in the defined areas Against Beach Renourishment Frank Zorc stated that he is not against sand pumping, but he is concerned about whose responsibility it is to pay for it. He pointed out that the $650,000 figure for the project has most certainly increased and felt it would be closer to $1 -million now. Mayor Gregg felt that was why we are just working with percentages today. 64 DEC 19 1984 I DEC 19 1994 BOOK 59 P,aGE 2 87 Mr. Zorc continued that if we were really solving the problem, it would be a different matter. He repeated that he supports the sand pumping 100% and he is not indifferent to the private owners position, but he really felt that we need a beach management plan now. Mr. Zorc felt that if the Commission and the Council approve this position today, it is mainly because of private property owners concerns, and he believed that our share would really be 85% because we are paying federal taxes also. For Beach Renourishment Bill Priestly stated he was in favor of what was happening today because of the positive approach. He pointed out that people settled in this area because of the water and beaches, and the County without our beaches would be like Orlando without Mickey Mouse. He also pointed out that even though his house is not on the ocean, its value increases because of the beaches, and his business also benefits through tourism. He felt that it is much less expensive to pay for sacrificial sand, as it was referred to at one time, rather than to pay for the lost business and buildings. In response to Mr. Zorc's remark about accepting federal money, he felt that if we don't, some other shoreline community certainly will. Much clapping followed. Against Beach Renourishment George Bachman, 501 Camelia Lane, stressed that since this was not declared a disaster area, he felt that we should get the money first and then do the work because when a man buys -a house, he gets a mortgage first. For Beach Renourishment Ron Rideman of the Downtown Merchants and Business Association, stated that after personally polling the downtown merchants, he found their opinions were heavily weighted in favor of the project, and there was only one dissenting opinion. 65 ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Gregg asked Attorney Brandenburg to address our ability to establish a taxing district so that there is surety that the general taxpayer will not be saddled with the share of the cost that is designated to the abutting private property owner. Attorney Brandenburg advised that the County has the authority to set up a special district under Chapter 125, which is a separate and distinct source of authority from that of Chapter 161. He pointed out that Chapter 161 was adopted in 1965 and is out of date. When the State Constitution was revised in 1968, it requires a referendum for the establishment of any special district, and the counties can only set up districts now that include lands that are in both the unincorporated area of the county and the municipal area. In other words, there would have to be lands in the unincorporated area and municipal area along the beach front that were to be put in this special district in which the County, as the governing board of that district, could then levy a tax to raise monies for the purposes of beach renourishment. He assured Mayor Gregg that we have the legal ability to establish the taxing district, but whether it will be done is up to the County Commission. Mayor Gregg understood then that the County will have to draft the assurance to the Corps project. Attorney Brandenburg advised that the one catch to that is that the City has to adopt an ordinance setting up the special district along with the County. Therefore, he felt that the responsibility for the establishment of that special district is going to be jointly shared by the City Council and the County Commission. He assured Mayor Gregg that the people to be taxed 66 DEC 19 1984 BUOY F,3+� I � I DEC 19 1984 .1 5 can be put in the project area, assuming there is some project area that includes unincorporated areas. Mayor Gregg believed the City Council is willing to re -endorse the Corps project, endorse the payment of 30% of the local share, and endorse the establishment of a coastal management group. If that is what the County is asking for, he believed that could be done this afternoon. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0), Commissioner Lyons being absent), authorized the the County, acting as the local sponsor of the Corps of Engineers project, to write a letter of response to the letter received from the Corps dated October 31, 1984, confirming the Board of County Commission's ability and willingness to share in the cost of the project and asking the Corps to expedite this project and to consider extending this area to the north with the understanding that it would not jeopardize or delay the project; and confirmed, in concurrence with the City of Vero Beach, the agreement to use funding formula Plan A, as outlined on the chart. Chairman Scurlock noted that Commissioner Lyons had indicated that he is supportive of this concept. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0) endorsed the recommendation of the Beach Restoration and Prevention Committee to move forward towards developing a coastal management plan for the entire coastline of Indian River County and asking the cooperation of the municipalities involved; and requested the Committee to come back with some recommendations. 67 ON MOTION by Councilman Parris, SECONDED by Councilman Goff, the Council by a vote of 3-1, Councilman Acor opposed, reaffirmed the City's endorsement of the Corps of Engineers project and affirmed the agreement to a 30% share of the local cost. ON MOTION by Councilman Parris, SECONDED by Councilman Acor, the Council unanimously (4-0) endorsed the establishment of a county -wide coastal management committee. ON MOTION by Councilman Goff, SECONDED by Councilman Acor, the Council unanimously adjourned at 4:00 o'clock P.M. The several bills and accounts against the County having been audited were examined and found to be correct were approved wand Warrants, -issued in settlement of same as follows: Treasury Fungi s. 14653 - 14875 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 duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 4:00 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: Clerk / C Chairman 68 EC 1 9 1984 BOOKP,;�2�®