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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/19/1986Wednesday, March 19, 1986 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, March 19, 1986, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman; Patrick B. Lyons, Vice Chairman; Richard N. Bird; Margaret C. Bowman; and William C. Wodtke, Jr. Also present were Charles P. Vitunac, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; H. T. "Sonny" Dean, General Services Director; OMB Director Joseph Baird; L. S. "Tommy" Thomas, Intergovernmental Relations Director; and Barbara Bonnah, Deputy Clerk. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Reverend Russell Burns of Westminster Presbyterian Church gave the invocation, and Attorney Vitunac led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS Chairman Scurlock requested the following three additions to today's Agenda: 1) A recommendation from the Utilities Department for some temporary solutions to a problem at Humana Hospital. 2) Authorization.to apply for matching funds for Emergency Management Assistance Program. 3) A report on a meeting with Fire Chief John Allen regarding procedures of -reporting directly to the County Commission. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously added the above items to today's Agenda. 2 s� QQ MAR1 19BOOK �J Ft�,W.0 7 MAR 19 1966 BOOK 63 FmUF 888 -7 CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Bird requested that Item B be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion; Commissioner Bowman removed Item F, and Commissioner Wodtke removed Items G, H, and I. A. Authorization of payment from Special Law Enforcement Trust Account to Charles_ Sullivan, Jr., re William R. Reese, Jr_ Case The Board reviewed the following letter dated 3/6/86: �Ijcritt P. O. BOX 608 PHONE 569-6700 March 6, 1986 R.T."T W D O B E C K• INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MEMBER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION MEMBER OF NATIONAL SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION VERO BFACH, FLORIDA 32961 Honorable Doug Scurlock, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Indian River County 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 Dear Doug: Enclosed please find a copy of an amended court order requiring us to pay Attorney Charles Sullivan, Jr. the amount- $369.00 in court costs resulting from a seizure of funds in the case of .William R. Reese, Jr. vs The State of Florida. In this case we were originally awarded in a civil forfeiture the amount of $7,775.78 which upon receipt was transferred to the Special Forfeiture Fund. Mr. Sullivan then filed proceedings with an Appellant Court and the forfeiture was overturned. In compliance with the original court order the funds in the amount of $7,775.78 were returned to his client. Mr. Sullivan then peti- tioned the court for his actual filing fee costs and on February 21, 1986, Judge L. B. Vocelle granted his request for the amount of $396.00. I thereby request that the Commissioners authorize the payment of these funds from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Account, which is applicable in this type of situation. I would request that this be placed on the first available consent agenda for approval of this expenditure. Sincerel , R. T. "Tim" Dobeck, Sheriff Indian River County 3 ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized the payment of $369 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Account to Charles Sullivan, Jr. Attorney, for court costs resulting from a seizure of funds in the case of William R. Reese, Jr, vs the State of Florida. B. Approval of Out -of -State Travel - AWWA Annual Conference Commissioner Bird hoped that under the present budget constraints we would limit the number of personnel going on these trips. However, Utilities Director Terry Pinto has advised that this is an important conference as the main issue will be "Water; the key of life". ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized out-of-state travel for Commissioners and necessary staff to attend the AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition in Denver, Colorado, June 22-26, 1986, keeping in mind the present budget constraints. 4 BOOK 63 Ftp -U- 889 MAR 19 1986 Boos 63 . mIjE 8,90 C. Proclamation - Band-Aid Day - Vero Beach High School Band P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, the Vero Beach'High School Band has again been recognized for its superior accomplishments by receiving an invitation to the Heritage, Invitational Band Festival in Nashville, Tennessee on April 12, 1986; and WHEREAS, the Band's performance at this prestigious event will not only reflect the accomplishments of the Band, but also reflects the support of all individuals and organizations of our community; and I WHEREAS, in order to participate in this prominent festival, the Band Booster organization must raise funds and we encourage everyone to support the Band, both in spirit and financially at the upcoming Band -A -Thou. I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Indian River County, Florida that the date of March 21, 1986 be designated as BAND AID DAY in Indian River County. I i BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ��► C Don C. Scurlock, Jr., irman ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously designated March 21, 1986 as Band Aid Day. 5 D. Duplicate Tax Sale_ Certificate #310 - Evelyn Pike ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously issued duplicate tax sale certificate No. 310 to Evelyn Pike in the amount of $23.75. E. Approval of Renewal Applications for Permit to Carry a Concealed Fi"rearm: The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/25/86: TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: February 25, ,1986 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners W ") /'11' y FROM: Michael Wri ht FROM: Administrator SUBJECT: Pistol Permit Renewals REFERENCES: The following individuals have applied for renewal of pistol permits through the Clerk's Office: Andrew W. Edmonds Marsha K. Edmonds John S. Amos Alan Emerick Francis L. Dancy Edward B. Dancy Larry H. Howland Myron J. Madsen, Jr. All requirements of the ordinance have been met. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved renewal applications to carry a concealed firearm for the following persons: Andrew W. Edmonds Marsha K. Edmonds John S. Amos Alan Emerick Francis L. Dancy Edward B. Dancy Larry H. Howland Myron J. Madsen, Jr. 6 Boor 63 891 MAR 19 1966 Boa 63 P uF892 F. Authorization to Advertise Sale of Surplus Property in Fellsmere and Oslo Cemetery The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/12/86: TCS; BoCommissioners DATE: March 12, 1986 FILE: SUBJECT: sale of County Property FROM. ;— - Thomas REFERENCES: Intergovernmental Coordinator A citizen has expressed an interest in acquiring County owned property which adjoins her property. The property is described as follows: Lots 1 & 2, Block 81, Town of Fellsmere Also, several years ago, the Board authorized staff to sell the Oslo Cemetery and we did put it out for bid. Before the bid opening, an adjoining property owner claimed rights to a small section of the southeast corner for his driveway. The County Attorney's office has made the necessary adjustment and the County was paid for the property that was conveyed to this adjoining property owner. It is recommended by staff, that we now rebid the above two mentioned properties and request authorization to advertise after proper approval from the County Attorney. Commissioner Bowman asked where these lots were located in Fellsmere, and Intergovernmental Relations Director Tommy Thomas explained that these two 25-ft.lots are located on the corner of Pine Street and Wyoming. He recalled that the Board authorized the sale of these lots 7-8 years ago, but we did not have any takers at that time. However, an adjacent property owner has expressed an interest in buying the lots. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously authorized staff to advertise the sale of these surplus properties, as recommended by Director Thomas. 7 G. IRC Bid #284 - Traffic Signal at SR -60 & 90th Avenue The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/7/86: TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: March 7, 1986 FILE: i THRU: Michael Wright SUBJECT: IRC BID #284 -Traffic Signal County Administrator SR60 at 90th Avenue FROM* REFERENCES: R NOES. Carolynb odrich, Manager Purchasi g Department 1. Description and Conditions Bids were received Tuesday, March 4, 1986 at 11:00 A.M. for IRC BID #284 - Traffic Signal, SR60 at 90th Avenue for the Traffic Engineering Department. 5 Bid Proposals were sent out. Of the 2 Bids received, 1 was a "No Bid". 2. Alternatives and Analysis The only bid was received from Signal Construction, Jupiter, F1., in the amount of $14,773.00. There is $12,500.00 budgeted for this project. The County can install most of the signal in-house, with the exception or the (4) concrete poles which can be re -bid. 3. Recommendation andFunding Per the attached memo from Mike Orr, it is recommended that IRC #284 be rejected, the (4) concrete poles be re -bid, and the County purchase the materials and install the signal. Commissioner Wodtke asked if installing this light in-house would delay this project, and General Services Director Sonny Dean reported that Mike Orr of Engineering has indicated it would take 3 months to get it installed if we award the bid, and one month longer if we do it ourselves. The Commissioners wished to expedite the installation of this badly needed traffic light. 8 L_ AR 19 1986 BOOK 63 F,qa 89)3 BOOK 63 894 7 ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously rejected IRC Bid #284 received from Signal Construction of Jupiter, FL, and authorized staff to expedite this project and rebid the (4) concrete poles with the understanding that the County would purchase the materials and install the traffic light in-house. IBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 BID TABULATION BID NO i.. .. IRC BID #284i BID TITLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL, .1 at 90TH AVE i ITEM 'NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 6204-1 Grounding Electrode 1301.11 NIMI 3. 634--4-113 Span Wire Assy 1 P11 MIN MENIMINMEMIN - r -Kim■_-■_-._-■_-.-■-■- :6. 641-34-40 Concrete Strain Pole 2EA-1 7. 641-34-42 Concrete Strain Pole 2EA • ■ MIME ■-■-■-■- 9 - BO�RD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 BID TABULATION oc y w c h �4 Qro BID NO. IRCBID #284 DATE OF OPENING March 4, 1986 BID TITLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL, SR 60 at 90TH AVE ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT 9. 650-9-351 Traffic Si nal 5 -Sec y j 1 PA 17_ f9n-Rn Remove Span Wire 0. 660-1-104 Inductive Loop Detector Assy 1 E 4 EA Total 14773 00 NB 1. 660-2-102 Loop Ass (Type B 8 PA 3. 670-1-33-000 Actuated Solid State Digital Timing Controller Assy (Transyt 1880) 1 PA 14. 690-10 Remove Signal HeadsMEAR Section 15. 690-30 Remove Poles 40ft Class III BOA, RD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 BID TABULATION BID NO. DATE OF OPENING ,^p y Z� IRC BID #284 1 March 4, 1986 ^� ." �m Q BID TITLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SR 60 at 90TH AVE ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE or 16. 690-50 Remove Controller 4 w Flasher y j BID NO. DATE OF OPENING ,^p y Z� IRC BID #284 1 March 4, 1986 ^� ." �m Q BID TITLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SR 60 at 90TH AVE ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT 16. 690-50 Remove Controller - Flasher 17_ f9n-Rn Remove Span Wire Assy 1 E Total 14773 00 NB 10 MAR 19 1986BoaPr?r- 895 MAR 19 1986 BOOK 63 rF 8.96 H. IRC Bid #285, Two (2) New 1986 Economy Pickup Trucks The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/7/86: TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: March 7, 1986 FILE: THRU: Michael Wright SUBJECT: IRC BID #285-Two(2) New 1986 County Administrator Economy Pickup Trucks FROM:� REFERENCES: Caroly Goodrich, Manager Purchasing Department 1. Description and Conditions Bids were received Tuesday, March 4, 1986 at 11:00 A.M. for IRC #285 - Two (2) New 1986 Economy Pickup Trucks, One pickup is for the Utilities Department and one is for the Building Department to replace the vehicle destroyed in an accident. 14 Bids were sent out, 2 Bids were received. 2. Alternatives and Analysis The low bid was received from Isuzu of Fort Pierce in the amount of $7429.00 each. However, the bid does not meet specifications, Isuzu of Fort Pierce bid a 4 cylinder engine, the specifications called for a 6 cylinder engine. The other bid was received from Sunrise Ford, Fort Pierce in the amount of $8347.00 each for a Ford Ranger. The same vehicle can be purchased from the Florida State Contract for $7513.60. 3. Recommendation and Funding It is recommended that 2 economy pickup trucks be purchased from the Florida State Contract for $7513.60 each. 4. Funding is as follows: Utilities Dept. -_Funds to come from Renewal & Replacement. Building Dept. - See attached budget amendment. Commissioner Wodtke assumed that these trucks were not budgeted for this year, and OMB Director Joe Baird explained that the Building Department had a cash carry over at the beginning of the 85-86 fiscal year due to a vehicle being totalled in an 11 accident and our receiving $3500 in insurance. They had a carry forward of approximately $200,000 and had zero budget, so we have sufficient funds. Commissioner Wodtke just wanted the record to show that we replaced the wrecked vehicle even though it wasn't budgeted. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized the purchase of two (2) new 1986 economy pickup trucks from the Florida State Contract for $7513.60 each, as recommended by Purchasing Manager Goodrich. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 BID TABULATIONqJ � a► C a, � a c, BID NO.DATE IRC BID #285 OF OPINING March 4, 1986 BID TITLE TWO (2) NEW 1986 ECONOMY ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT' 1. Two (2) New 1986 Economy Pickup Trucks 2 Each 7429 00 8347 00 2. Days required for delivery after Receipt of Purchase Order Days I. IRC Bid #286_- (1) New 1986 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/7/86: 12 MAR 19 1986 BOCK 63 FA LIAR 19 1966 BooK 6 F 1q,J TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: March 7, 1986 FILE: THRU: Michael Wright SUBJECT: IRC BID #286 -One (1) New 1986 County Administrator 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck FROM:✓ � REFERENCES: Carolyvff Goodrich, Manager Purchasing Department 1. Description and Conditions Bids were received Tuesday, March 4, 1986 at 11:00 A.M. for IRC BID #286 - One (1) New 1986 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck for the Utilities Department. 11 Bids were sent out, 1 Bid was received. 2. Alternatives and Analysis The only bid was received from Sunrise Ford, Fort Pierce, F1 in the amount of $8971.00. A 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck with the same specifications can be purchased from the Florida State Contract for $8288.36. 3. Recommendation and Funding It is recommended that the 1/2 ton pickup truck be purchased from the Florida State Contract for $8288.36. Funds are budgeted in Account #471-219-536-66.42. Commissioner Wodtke questioned why we received only one bid, and Purchasing Manager Carolyn Goodrich explained that when most of the dealers in -the area analyze the bid proposal and realize the State Contract is less, they don't bother to bid. Director Baird confirmed that this was a budgeted item for the Utilities Department. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized the purchase of (1) New 1986 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck from the Florida State Contract for $8288.36. 13 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 BID TABULATION BID NO. DATE OF OPINING IRC BID #286 March 4 1986 BID TITLE ONE (1) New 1986 1/2 Ton ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE NO. 1. One (1) New 1986 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck 1 Each 8971 00 2- Days -required for delivery after, receipt of Purchase Order DER/ARMY CORPS/DNR PERMIT APPLICATION - Melvin A. Fisher The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/7/86: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: March 7, 1986 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: D.E.R. /ARMY CORPS & D.N.R. PERMIT SUBJECT: APPLICATIONS Robert M. Kea g, CP Planning & Dev lopm nt Director 0 FROM: Art Challacombe REFERENCES: Cobb Coin Chief, Environmental Planning DIS:ARTCHA It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of March 19, 1986. D.E.R. DREDGE & FILL PERMIT APPLICATION FILE NUMBER 31-116505-4 APPLICANT: Cobb Coin Co. Inc. WATERWAY & LOCATION: Open Atlantic Ocean between Sebastian Inlet and St. Lucie Inlet,. Location will cover entire shoreline of Indian River County. WORK & PURPOSE: The applicant proposes to "prop wash" dust sand "pockets on the ocean bottom to recover historical artifacts. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS: The Planning and Development Division reviews and submits comments on dredge and fill applications to the permitting agencies based upon the following: 14 MAR 19 1986 Boa 63 P,r,U,E 899 MAR 19 1986 boa 63 PAGE900 The Conservation & Coastal Zoning Management Element of the Indian River Comprehensive Plan - c;oasta.i zone Management, Interim Goals, Objectives & Policies for the Treasure Coast Region - The Hutchinson Island Planning & Mana ement Plan - The Indian River County Code of Laws and Ordinances - Chapter 16Q-20 F.A.C. This project proposal involves the much publicized salvage operations of Mel Fisher, Mr. Fisher currently holds permits from the State of Florida to recover historical artifacts and also has salvage claims and ownership of the artifacts under U.S. Admiralty Court jurisdiction.:; The application proposes that a permit for the prop wash dusting extend along the entire coastal area of Indian River County for a period from May 1, 1986 to December 31, 1989. The broad coverage of the application is in potential conflict with the Coastal Element of the Comprehensive Plan which states, "The County shall prohibit any non-essential coastal activity which threatens to destroy the natural coastal features occurring between the State Coastal Construction setback line and a point 300' seaward of the mean high water line. Such features include: 1. Nearshore worm reefs....." These reefs are outcrops of coquina limestone which contain a percentage of colonies of an organism known as Phragmatapoma lapidosa, a sabellarid worm. The reefs not only provide a -very valuable biological resource, but also '• a significant recreational resource. Many shoreline fishermen and scuba divers are dependent on the reefs for their activities. The application does not comment on the extent or impact of turbidity from the prop wash dusting activities. Because of its broad coverage, the application does not indicate the location of any reefs which may be adjacent to the proposed salvage operation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to forward a letter to the D.E.R. objecting to the application as it is currently proposed and that the applicant provide the following additional information: 1) Specific locations for the proposed salvage operations; 2) Methods of operation which will minimize any adverse environmental impacts to the inshore reefs which may be affected by prop wash dusting in the area. 15 Art Challacombe, Chief of Environmental Planning, explained that staff feels that the application is too broad in that it involves the county's entire coast line and extends the length of the project from May, 1986 to December 31, 1989. Staff is recommending that the Board object to the application as currently proposed and ask for more specific information about the salvage activities. Commissioner Bowman noted that residents along the coast have complained about salvagers using huge hawsers to anchor their boats and diving gear to the beach. In addition, she believed that the "prop washing" activities create a lot of turbidity in the water and is detrimental to the nesting habits of the sea turtles. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously accepted staff's recommendation with the -inclusion of a recommendation that the diving activities not be allowed during the nesting time of the sea turtles. PUBLIC HEARING - INTERIM INCREASE IN SOLID WASTE RATE SCHEDULE The hour of 9:15 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: 16 MAR 19 1986 Boa 63 'F,+,UE 9 � L MAR 19 7986 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 in the Court, 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. Sworn to and subscribed befire me jDis sem— day of `` A.D. 19 (SEAL) a ness (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indian River Cou(tty, Florida) BOOK 63 F'r , J2 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING . Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners, Indian River County; will hold a public hearing in the Commission Room, Indian River County Administration Building, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida on Wednesday, the 19th day of March, '1986 at 9:15 am to consider n interim rate Increase for the Indian River County Solid Waste Facility (Landfill). The proposed rate increase will reflect the fol- lowing changes:-', Load Existing Proposed Type ' Regular Fee Regular Fee A $ 0.50/load $ 1.00/load a 9 1.50/load (1)': - C �.. .,.. _• 9.00/ton 16.00/td D` ? 6.00/ton 10.50/tOn E' . r t 5.00,/loadN 9.00/load F ,3 , ` 22.00/ton 38.50/ton G''' F+' 7.00/ton, 12;50/ton . 1-1(2) 5.00/load (3)'',,.. HT(2) 15.00/load (3) (1) For all loads of less than one ton, flat fees Of $8.00 (for regular loads) and $16.00 (for uncovered loads) are recom= mended. For, loads of one ton or more, the recommended fees are. the same as for Load C. (2) "H" is a non -transporter septage load. "HT" is a transporter septage load. (3) For all loads of less than one ton, Oat fees of $9.00 are recommended. For loads of one ton or more, the recom- mended fee is $13.00 per ton. All interested parties will be heard. Dated the 28th day of February 1986: . Board of Indian River County,. Commissioners Indian River.County, Florida DON C. SCURLOCK, JR. Chairman Mar. 4, 11, 1986 ' The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/11/86: TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIO RS THRU: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR, UTILITY,.)SERVICES FROM: JEFF BARTON ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, UTILITY SERVICES DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Attached are the copies of my memo public hearing for the interim rate consultants, Camp, Dresser & McKee, and proposed rates as advertised. RECOMMENDATION DATE: MARCH 11, 1986 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - INTERIM INCREASE SOLID WASTE RATE SCHEDULE of February 12, 1986 requesting the increase along with a copy of our Inc. Report, and a copy of existing Utility Staff recommends that the proposed interim rate to the Board of County Commissioners. 17 � r � INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners, Indian River County, will hold a public hearing in the Commission Room, Indian River County Administration Building, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida on Wednesday, the 19th day of March, 1986 at 9:15am to consider an interim rate increase for the Indian River County Solid Waste Facility (Landfill) . The proposed rate increase will reflect the following changes: Load Type Existing Regular Proposed Fee Regular Fee A B $ 0.50/load $ 1.00/load 1.50/load (1) C D 9.00/ton 16.00/ton E 6.00/ton 10.50/ton F 5.00/load 9.00/load G 22.00/ton 38.50/ton H(2) 7.00/ton 12.50/ton 5.00/load (3) HT(2) 15.00/load (3) (1) For all loads of less than one ton, flat fees of $8.00 (for regular loads) and $16.00 (for uncovered loads) are recommended. For loads of one ton or more, the recommended fees are the same as for Load C. (2) "H" is a non -transporter septage load. "HT" is a trans- porter septage load. (3) For all loads of less than one ton, flat fees of $9.00 are recommended. For loads of one ton or more, the recommended fee is $13.00 per ton. All interested parties will be heard. Dated the 28th day of February, 1986. Board of Indian River County Commissioners Indian River County, Florida DOUG C. SCURLOCK, JR. i Chairman Publication of this Notice on.the 11th day of March, 1986. Utilities Director Terry Pinto gave a brief history of the landfill and the reason why an interim rate increase is needed now. He explained that with our landfill.operation we have both mystery and frustration. The mystery is what the new DER requirements will mean to us and the frustration is that they change their minds so often. The landfill has been in operation 18 Boa 63 F",ur- 903 MAR 19 1966 500K for over 8 years, and inflation has drastically increased the cost we estimated for filling it in when that became necessary. In addition, there has been a complete change in how we must do that and how we must monitor our present program. Added to that is the storm drainage problem and how we must handle the rainwater coming off the top of the landfill. It has become very evident that we must increase the fees, even though the increase might create a temptation for residents or part-time businessmen not to dump at the landfill. Meanwhile, the consultants are studying the County's solid waste needs for the next 20 years along with ways to fund those needs. Chairman Scurlock agreed that we need to look at the cost feasibility of other procedures, such as recycling, etc. Commissioner Bird understood that if we did not choose to increase the Renewal and Replacement Fund by $97,000 and did not choose to buy the capital equipment to a total of $363,000 in this fiscal year, then our revenue requirements would be basically the same as they were last year, and we would not need the additional increase. Director Pinto confirmed that the Board could do that, but __ pointed out that the rate shock would be there for next year or the following year, and probably would be even greater. Commissioner Bird asked if after we receive the consultant's final study this summer, there may be a way of phasing into these rates a little more smoothly than this abrupt 75% increase. Director Pinto pointed out that the operating cost does not include any money for closing the landfill or the capital improvements for the structure we are talking about now. Certainly the general public wants to know why the increase has to come all at once and would prefer that it be phased in, but when we are required to change the total mode of operation, the resulting massive costs makes the increased rates a necessity. Commissioner Bird asked what happened since last budget time to now, and Director Pinto explained that neither the budget nor 19 � r � the revenue has changed. At the time the budget was approved back in October, staff made it very clear that when the consultant's report came in, it would identify what increases would be necessary. Chairman Scurlock noted that the City of Vero Beach budgeted a 40-75% increase. He suggested the following three solutions to help mitigate the problem: 1) Lower the proposed charge from $8 a load to $2.75 or $3.00 for loads under 1 ton to encourage more dumping at the landfill. 2) Reduce some expenses, such as the $97,000 for capital replacements and play with that a little bit. 3) Perhaps set a cap and address it, but we cannot delay it forever. Director Pinto advised that he was going to suggest that we not spend $210,000 out of the capital fund for a 4 -wheel vehicle and capitalize that expense instead. However, there is approximately $140,000 in unanticipated costs for the Master Plan and Rate Study that were not plugged in. If we take that $210,000 and deduct $140,000 to fund the study, we can reduce the revenue stream by that much. OMB Director Joe Baird explained that we only budgeted $25,000 less in the 1985-86 fiscal year than we did in 1984-85; however, the actual 1984-85 figures were substantially less because we did not have the money there and we did not buy the equipment. What we did was put the equipment in this year. The reason our total budget went down was because we had to tighten our belts. He felt that the Board could leave the $97,000 cap on the R 8 R fund, but we would be replacing most of the equipment and would have the ability to capitalize that in the funding. Chairman Scurlock felt if we do that, there would be a decrease in revenue also, which might amount to a trade off. Director Pinto noted that an analysis in the report shows what the reduced rates would be for every $100,000 reduction in 20 Bou 63 F�. E 90 7 Boos 63 revenues. He emphasized that there are absolutely no funds except what is in the enterprise account. Commissioner Lyons believed that if we more than double the fees for a pickup load of less than 1 -ton, the trash just will not get to the landfill. Director Pinto felt if someone coming in with one ton has to pay $16, it is hard to justify the person coming in with 1/2 ton and paying only $3.00. Chairman Scurlock suspected that if we go with the $8 for less than one ton, it would push people into illegal dumping or simply taking it to the transfer stations. Director Pinto said the problem is that many small businesses modify their pickup trucks and it is absolutely unbelievable how much trash they can get on a 1/2 -ton pickup truck. What they are suggesting is that everything gets weighed, from 1 -ton up, but less than that would be a flat rate. Commissioner Wodtke pointed out that we are talking about closing just one cell at the Landfill, not the entire site. He felt that it was very evident that we are going to reach a point where we must do something else with our garbage than just burying it and suggested something similar to the old stump dump operation for handling yard cuttings, branches, clippings, etc. Director Pinto stated that they are looking at every alternative, and although he believed the stump dump might be a good idea, the DER might not agree. We must face the fact that regulations for landfills are just going to get tighter and tighter. Intergovernmental Relations Director Tommy Thomas pointed out that we must continue to pick up refuse no matter what system we go to. Everything that he has studied on this indicates a per parcel charge would be a much better answer because we have a tremendous number of parcels that pay absolutely nothing. This is to the tune that it affects this year's general fund by over $600,000 and next year that figure will probably increase to 21 M M $800,000. He felt you can separate that in the budget, but it is all part of the same problem. Director Thomas believed a per parcel charge would also solve the problem of getting trash to the landfill, because if a person is paying for it, they will put it out there so it can be picked up. Discussion took place re the $200,000 cap placed on the R 8 R account, and it was felt that was unrealistic and that the landfill was substantially underfunded at its inception 8 years ago when we were looking at an entirely different situation. Commissioner Lyons agreed that we are going to have to do something else with our trash than just burying it, because that cost eventually will make the costs of other alternatives more feasible. Director Pinto stressed that we are not generating any money back into the general fund -- it is all going back into the enterprise account to be used for the next needed improvements. Commissioner Wodtke asked how this would affect the franchised dumpers, and Jeff Barton of Utilities explained that in 1977 when the Landfill originally started to charge tipping charges, the franchised garbage haulers were given an increase of $1.75 a month to cover the Landfill charges. Director Pinto anticipated that they all would be coming in asking for authority to increase their rates to their customers. Chairman Scurlock added that we will then analyze their proposals based on what portion of their charge is actually landfill costs. Commissioner Wodtke asked if we could make a determination on that without having to go through the process for each separate franchise and approve an allowable increase in their charges based upon the dumping cost. Director Pinto noted that we must go through the public hearings, but they could be done all at one time if we estab- lished a flow through policy. The Board may even want to have them identify the County's dumping charges to their customers. 22 MAR 19 1986 Boort 63 BOOK 63- F1ur 9U8 Commissioner Wodtke wanted their operating expenses and landfill dumping costs kept as separate issues. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Gary Bruns, Gary's Septic Tank Service, noted.that the present charge for dumping septage at the Landfill is $5 a ton and the proposed rates would push the cost to $13 a ton. He wished to know how he is going to pass along such a substantial increase to his customers. Chairman Scurlock assumed that everybody else in the septic tank business will be paying the same dumping fees and the charges for pumping out septic tanks will become more expensive. Director Pinto pointed out that septage has been an expensive problem and it has been carried for quite some time. At one time he wanted to take septage out of the landfill entirely as it is a major problem, and he is surprised that we have been able to tolerate it for this long. He felt that if there is one rate that should be increased, it is septage. At some point soon we are going to have to treat septage instead of putting it into the landfill, and even after it goes through a treatment plant, disposal is a major problem. Mr. Bruns explained that the average cost for cleaning out a standard size septic tank is $65, but the proposed increases for dumping it at the Landfill would push it to approximately $150. Septic tanks shou-Id be pumped out every 3-5 years. Mr. Bruns asked what is to stop dumpers from St. Lucie County coming in and cleaning out local septic tanks for $65 and then going back and dumping it on a pasture, which apparently is allowed in St. Lucie County. Director Pinto explained that St. Lucie County refuses to take any septage into their landfill, and Michael Galanis of the Environmental Health Department speculated that St. Lucie County is dumping it wherever they can. The current State law, however, classifies septage as Class 3, the most hazardous type sludge, 23 and it must be treated before it is land spread. He emphasized that you cannot dump septage in a pasture and the only approved place to dump septage is at the Landfill. Lawrence Adams, Jr., Vice President of Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., spoke from his seat and advised that their consultant's report on the master study for treatment and disposal would be ready by the end of June. Commissioner Wodtke pointed out that there are thousands of septic tanks in this county and felt we need to do everything we can to make sure reliable service is available through local firms. Chairman Scurlock hoped for the environment's sake that we get to a point where we no longer need septic tanks in this county. Mr. Bruns again asked about the St. Lucie dumpers, and Director Pinto suggested franchising that type of collection the same as trash and other waste. County Attorney Vitunac suggested putting a fee on anyone pumping out septic tanks whether they dump it here or somewhere else. Commissioner Lyons asked how that could be administrated, and Director Pinto felt that the County could require residents to obtain a permit before having their septic systems cleaned and that would trigger the dumping charge. Mr. Bruns remained worried about St. Lucie dumpers putting him out of business. Mike Galanis also felt a permit would be feasible, but Commissioner Bird preferred to franchise the dumpers. Commissioner Lyons suggested giving this to the Utilities Dept and the County Attorney's Office to handle as quickly as possible to see that we don't give the out -of -county haulers an unfair advantage. Attorney Vitunac suggested that this could be a discussion matter for the newly formed Tri -County Committee. 24 MAR 19 1986 BOOR 63 FAIJE 909 MAR 19 1986 BOOK 63 , PnUE 910 Chairman Scurlock reported that we are asking the DER to consider delegating additional responsibilities to the County and the Code Enforcement Board so that we would have some ability to use that particular vehicle to collect fines or fees in connection with this. Director Pinto stated that he has been through all of this and felt we could make it work. Bob Jackson, attorney representing Rural Sanitation Servi.ce, asked when the increased rates would go into effect, and Director Pinto advised that they would be effective in two weeks. Attorney Jackson recalled that their last rate increase was back in 1980. On September 17, 1985, they wrote requesting a hearing under the franchise to increase their rates to $10 from $7 as their present per ton charge is $9. He felt this increase is basically unfair because it appears to be building up the capital improvements fund without waiting for the results of the master study. In addition, he believed the effective date should concur with the effective date of the increased rates to their customers. Chairman Scurlock understood that Director Pinto was going to analyze that and handle all the franchised haulers at once. Director Pinto suggested that the franchised haulers move immediately to request a hearing for their rate increase. While the master study may propose a new methodology of charging rates, it would probably -be a year before we could implement such a major restructuring. We need the interim rate increase to carry us in the meantime. Chairman Scurlock felt this should be a 2 -step approach and one would be to find a vehicle as quickly as possible to let the franchised haulers pass the interim increase on to their customers, and then when they get their facts and figures together, come in for a final rate increase based on their operating costs. tR Commissioner Wodtke asked about the requirements for advertising a public hearing for all the franchises so that the rate increase could occur at the same time as the County's, and Director Pinto noted that until final numbers are put together, interim increases are given all the time in the utility world. Commissioner Wodtke recalled the way it was done originally with the $1.75 increase on $9 per ton, and felt we could use that same approach. Attorney Vitunac advised that it would be possible to schedule a hearing in two weeks as there is a minimum requirement of one week advertising before a public hearing. Nancy Offutt of the Chamber of Commerce applauded the Board for coming up with an equalizing technique so that Indian River County business people won't be subjected to undue competition from those who are not subjected to the same regulatory. Chairman Scurlock recommended that on loads of less than one ton, that we go to a $3 charge instead of the proposed $8, and that we capitalize the truck and the other equipment discussed earlier and ask Director Pinto to come back with those numbers. Director Pinto pointed out that on Page 15 of the report, under Table 7, Item #8 is $5.00 for each dead animal, not $5.00 for a load of dead animals. Commissioner Bird asked for clarification on our decrease in revenue, and Chairman Scurlock explained that we are decreasing it from $210,00 to $140,00, for a $70,000 reduction, and we are taking out an additional $97,000 from the R & R fund for a total of $163,000, which accounts for the loss of revenue from the reduction of $8 to $3 on the less than 1 -ton category. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved staff's recommendation with the modifications discussed this morning. 26 MAR 19 '1986 MAR 19 1986 Bou 63-F1.cE91.2 -7 ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously instructed staff and the County Attorney to look into a r vehicle to protect our local septage haulers from competition from other counties where they do not have the requirement for disposal. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously instructed the County Attorney and the Utilities Department to find a way to put the increased rates into the franchised haulers at the same time that the new rates go into effect at the County Landfill. Commissioner Bird asked if the consultants were considering decentralization of dumping stations in the county because he felt the two main reasons that push people into dumping illegally are dumping costs and the driving time to the landfill. Director Pinto confirmed that the study addresses decentralization and we probably will see a different type of transfer station. CONSULTANT'S REPORT DATED 2/7/86 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE AND LAND AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS AND HOTEL AND MOTEL ROOMS The hour of 10:15 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: 27 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 in the matter of CJ's -G/ % 2n& in the7 %� _ Court, wa�s"pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of / i0/&ro, //���Y Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River Coun- ty, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscr,.iged before rr}e1thig !�' / day of & A.D. 19 (Clerk of the C (SEAL) NOTICE OF REGULATION OF LAND US - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I TO CONSIDER RECOMMENDING THE ADOPTION OF A COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Indian River County*Board of County Commissioners, shall hold a public hearing at which parties in in- terest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard, in the County Commission- Chambers of the County Administration Building, located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, March 19, 1986, at 10:15 a.m. to consider recommending the adoption of an Or- dinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF . COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES, KNOWN AS THE ZONING CODE, ENACTING AN AMEND- MENT TO. THE LIMITED COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PERTAINING TO ESTAB- LISHING MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE AND MINIMUM LAND AREA REQUIRE- MENTS FOR. MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS AND HOTEL AND MOTEL ROOMS; PROVIDING.FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, CODI- FICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFEC- TIVE DATE. Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision which may be made at this meeting will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes testimony And evidence upon which the appeal is based. Indian River County Board of County Commissioners _ By: -s-Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman - Feb. 27, Mar. 11, 1986 y The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/10/86: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: March 10, 1986 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: ZONING ORDINANCE AMEND- MENT TO ESTABLISH MINI - SUBJECT: MUM SQUARE FOOTAGE AND Robert M.ea ing, AICP LAND AREA REQUIREMENTS Planning & Development Director FOR HOTEL ROOMS FRO(V9achha d Shearer, AICP REFERENCES: Zoning Ord. Memo Chief, Long -Range Planning RICH It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their re ular meeting of March 19, 1986. 28 BAR � b �OQx 913 PkR�c (NAR 19 1986 DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS BOOK 63 PnE914 On July, 1985, the Board of County Commissioners adopted new commercial zoning districts,, and on January 29, 1986, the Board rezoned all commercially -zoned property in the unincorporated - part of the County which was in conformance with the Comprehen- sive Plan to these new commercial zoning districts. The old commercial zoning districts contained minimum square footage and land area requirements for hotel and motel rooms. The new commercial zoning districts do not contain any minimum require- ments. On February 27, 1986, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5 -to -0 to recommend approval of this request. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS Staff feels that it is necessary to have minimum square footage requirements and land area requirements for hotel and motel rooms. Moreover, the staff feels that the requirements contained in the old commercial districts were appropriate and should be continued. The staff has prepared an ordinance to reestablish these minimum requirements in the new commercial zoning districts which allow hotels and motels. In addition, this amendment includes minimum square footage and land area requirements for multiple -family dwellings. RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis, including the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation, staff recommends approval. Richard Shearer, Chief of Long -Range Planning, explained that when the new commercial zoning districts were adopted last July, they did not provide the minimum standards and staff feels it would be appropriate to put the same standards back into the Zoning Ordinance. He confirmed that the number of allowable units are figured on total acreage. Commissioner-Wodtke asked how these sq, ft. requirements compared to other areas, and Mr. Shearer believed they were somewhere between mid to mid high. Commissioner Lyons felt that the Board should go ahead and reinstate these requirements today and then ask the Planning Department to look at these numbers and see if this is what we want to continue. Commissioner Bird did not feel that we want to require 300 sq. ft. for existing rooming houses where people are sharing a bath down the hall. 29 7 Commissioner Bowman recalled a number of years ago when Econo-Lodge was turned down in this county because their square footage did not meet our standards. Planning 8 Development Director Robert Keating advised that staff would check to see what other areas require. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 86-23 amending the Zoning Code with regard to establishing minimum square footage and land area requirements for multiple -family dwellings and hotel and motel rooms and instructed staff to go back and revisit the issue. 30 BOOK 63gGE 915 MAR 19 `988 MAR 19 1986 B00K 63. FnUE916 ORDINANCE NO. 86 - 23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES, KNOWN AS THE ZONING CODE, ENACTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LIMITED COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PERTAINING TO ESTABLISHING MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE AND MINIMUM LAND AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS AND HOTEL AND MOTEL ROOMS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT: SECTION 1 Section 19, CL: Limited Commercial District, is hereby amended by creating paragraph M. Minimum Floor Area and Land Area Required as follows: M. Minimum Floor Area and Land Area Reauired For the following specified uses, every lot or parcel shall provide a living quarters area and a land area for each unit of at least the amount indicated: Square feet of Square feet of Use living area per unit land area per unit Multiple -Family Dwelling 500 5,000 Hotel or Motel unit 300 1,200 QPrMTnU 7 Section 20, CG: General Commercial District, is hereby amended by creating paragraph M. Minimum Floor Area and Land Area Required as follows: M. Minimum Floor Area and Land Area Required For the following specified uses, every lot or parcel shall provide a living quarters area and a land area for each unit of at least the amount indicated. Square feet of Square feet of Use living area per unit land area per unit Multiple -Family Dwelling 500 5,000 Hotel or Motel unit 300 1,200 SECTION 3 REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS All previous ordinances, resolutions, or motions of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida which conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. All Special Acts of the legislature applying only to the unincorporated portion of Indian River County and which conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. ORDINANCE NO. 86 - 23 SECTION 4 CODIFICATION The provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated into the County Code and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intentions. SECTION 5 SEVERABILITY If any section, part of a sentence, paragraph, phrase or word of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holdings shall not affect the remaining portions hereof and it shall be construed to have been the legislative intent to pass this ordinance without such unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative part. SECTION 6 EFFECTIVE DATE The provisions of this ordinance shall become effective upon receipt from the Florida Secretary of State of official acknowledgement that this ordinance has been filed with the Department of State. Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida on this 19th day of March 1986. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By r C Don C. Scurlock, Jr airman Acknowledgment by the Department of State of the State of Florida this 24th day of March , 1986. Effective Date: Acknowledgment from the Department of State received on this 27th day of March 1986, at 11:00 A.M./P.M. and filed in the office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of.Indian River County, Florida. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY. Bruce Barkett, A sistant County Attorney Ord. 2 RICH2 L_ MAR 19 1986 BOOK 63 �A1E 91 i Bou 63 PA -UE 918 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL, VERO BEACH MOOSE LODGE The hour of 10:15 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 in the matter in the lished in said newspaper in the issues Court, was pub - 0 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. �1_ _ e Sworn to and subsc tuierlc of the Circuit Court, Indian River County, NOTICE OF PUBUCYIEARING yf Y REGARDINGWE �APPROVAL APPEAL F . On February 13,' 1986, the Planning and Zon- ing Commission of Indian River County, Florida, sitting as the local planning agency, condition- ally approved the site plan application submitted by the Vero Beach Moose Lodge to construct a 1,750 square foot addition to the Lodga on the east side of 43rd Avenue, south of 4th Sheet The Indian River County Board of County, Commissioners will conduct a public hearing re- garding. appeal by the Vero Beach Moose Lodge of the decision by the Planning and Zon- ing Commission to conditionally approve the site plan. The public hearing, at which parties In in- terest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard, will be held by said Board of County Commissioners In ` the County Commission Chambers of the County Administration Building located at 1840 25th Sheet, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, March 19, 1986, at 10:15 a.m. Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision which may be made at this meeting -will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceed- ings is,made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. Indian River County Board of County Commissioners By: -s-Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Chairman Feb. 28, Mar.12,1986 Planner Karen Craven reviewed the following memo dated 3/10/86: To- The Honorable Members of DATE: March 10, 1986 FILE' the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE SUBJECT: VERO BEACH MOOSE LODGE - Robert M. e _ i P APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL SITE Planning & Developm t Director PLAN APPROVAL Through: Michael K. Miller Chief, Current Development FROM: Karen M. Craver REFERENCES: Staff Planner It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of March 19, 1986. 33 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS On February 13, 1986, the Planning and Zoning Commission conditionally approved a minor site plan application submitted by the Vero Beach Moose Lodge. Approval was granted to construct a 1,750 square foot addition to the club located on the east side of 43rd Avenue, south of 4th Street. Due to the fact that 43rd Avenue is a primary collector and the subject property is within the General Commercial zoning district, approval was conditioned upon the applicant escrowing $3,471.00 for the construction of a 4 foot wide concrete sidewalk, prior to the issuance of a certi- ficate of occupancy. The minor site plan, which would normally be approved at the Technical Review Committee meeting, was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on appeal of TRC's sidewalk requirement. It is the Planning and Zoning Commission's decision to uphold the TRC requirement that the Vero Beach Moose Lodge is appealing at this time. ANALYSIS A. requirement of the Site Plan Ordinance, which was not depicted on the site plan submitted for approval,. is the construction of sidewalks along arterials and primary collectors; 43rd Avenue is a primary collector. In addition, Section 20(A)L of the 'Zoning Code, CG: General Commercial District, states that all site plans within the CG zoning district shall provide sidewalks. No differentiation is made between major and minor site plans with regard to this requirement. The Technical Review Committee informed the applicant that it would be sufficient to escrow the cost of the sidewalk, rather than construct it -at this time; however, the applicant chose to appeal the requirement to the Planning and Zoning Commission. In making their decision to grant conditional approval, the Planning and Zoning Commission cited the fact that the require- ments for sidewalks had been consistently upheld regardless of a project's proximity to existing sidewalks. On November 11, 1985, the Commission approved a minor site plan application submitted by Don's Imports, located approximately J70 feet south of the Moose Lodge. Approval was granted with the condition that funds be escrowed for the construction of a sidewalk, and at that time a sidewalk did not exist within a quarter mile north or south of the auto repair facility. Since then, the Temple Beth Shalom, located approximately 650 feet north of the Moose Lodge, has escrowed funds for the construction of a sidewalk. In addition, Citrus Elementary School is within a mile and one-quarter of the Moose Lodge-. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the appeal by the Vero Beach Moose Lodge be denied, and the Planning and Zoning Commission's conditional approval be upheld.. Leo Franks, Governor of the Vero Beach Moose Lodge, believed that if this was a new building, they would agree to paying for a sidewalk, but pointed out that their building was built in 1979 under the old ordinances. He recalled that they had drainage 34 MAR 19 1986 Boa 63 F*Au 919 8cox 63 920 problems and spent a substantial amount of money for drainfields, etc., in addition to spending another $12,000 to install a septic system and lift station. Further, they donated 25 ft. of right-of-way for a street that never has been built. Now the members are objecting to escrowing money to pay for a sidewalk that they feel will never be built. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that their drainage taxes are levied by the Indian River Farms Drainage District, not the County. Commissioner Bird felt certain that a bike path will be built along 43rd Avenue because of the proximity of Citrus Elementary School. While he understood the concerns of the Moose membership, he pointed out that by applying for a permit to add on to their building, they are under the requirements of the new building codes with respect to sidewalks. Commissioner Wodtke felt that if the sidewalk needs to be built now, let's do it on an assessment instead of escrowing the money. He also questioned the advisability of a minor site plan triggering a sidewalk and suggested that the Board revisit those requirements. Mr. Franks pointed out that 43rd Avenue is only 55 feet wide. Chairman Scurlock also was concerned about our overall policy of requiring a sidewalk or bike path on minor site plans because he felt that in some cases it actually discourages people from improving their property. Director Keating advised that the Planning Department is looking at several things that may resolve some of these issues, and are also looking for alternatives for funding bike paths and sidewalks. Chairman Scurlock was under the impression that when he voted for the Subdivision Ordinance that sidewalks were just going to be built on the frontage of larger roads, not along the roads within the subdivision. He agreed that this issue should 35 � � r be readdressed and suggested that Nancy Offutt, Liaison for the Board of Realtors and Chamber of Commerce, ask those groups to do, an analysis on these issues. Mrs. Offutt agreed that would be a good idea. Mr. Franks wished to get back to the Lodge's problem and emphasized that the members just do not want to pay for a sidewalk before it is built. Donald Weimann, Administrator of the Moose Lodge, did not feel that the members would have a problem with putting in a sidewalk if it would help the safety of the people, but they are objecting to escrowing $3,500 so far ahead of time. He listed some of the many contributions the Moose Lodge has made to the community and stressed that if they were required to escrow the - $3500, they probably would have to cut back on their contributions. Commissioner Lyons appreciated what the Moose have done, but pointed out that the question today is what can we do under the present requirements. There was some question about whether the Moose would receive interest in the event the sidewalk is not built after 7 years and their money is returned. Jeff Barton of Utilities advised that interest is paid only if it is made a part of the conditions of the contract and is paid at whatever the passbook rate is at the time the contract is made. Attorney Vitunac suggested that if the Moose could build the sidewalk themselves, they may save some money. All the Commissioners expressed reluctance to requiring the Moose to escrow money for the sidewalk, but believed there was nothing they could do but follow the ordinance and direct staff to address this problem. Chairman Scurlock asked if the Lodge could withdraw their site plan application and bring it back after staff has brought back a recommendation on a change in the minor site plan process. 36 MAR 19 1986 Boas 63 PnUE 921 MAR 19 1986 BOOK 63• FnAV Carolyn Eggert, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission, believed the Commissioners have been increasingly unhappy with the minor site plan process and would like very much to revisit what is required in a minor site plan. Attorney Vitunac felt that a temporary solution to the Moose problem is to have them pay their money in escrow under protest with the stipulation that when this issue is revisited by the Commission in a month or two and changes are made in the minor site plan requirements, they would get their money back. If no changes are made, then they already would have complied with the ordinance. Commissioner Lyons understood then that we could agree that their money would be in an interest bearing account. Chairman Scurlock felt that the Moose had two options today: Go ahead and pay under protest, or withdraw their site plan and submit at a later date. Attorney Vitunac explained that we can table the matter until such time as the issue is revisited and that way they would not have to pay another site plan application fee. Mr. Franks agreed to having the Moose Lodge appeal tabled until such time as staff has addressed the minor site plan __ requirements for sidewalks. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously tabled this item until staff has addressed the minor site plan requirements. Commissioner Bird instructed staff to come back to the Board with a recommendation as soon as possible so that the Moose could proceed with their building addition. Nancy Offutt asked if this matter could be opened up to a workshop, and the Board indicated that would be a fine idea. 37 REQUEST FOR MORE SPACE FOR CREDIT UNION IN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/6/86: H. T. "Son Dean Director FROM: General Sery ces REFERENCES: The Driver's License Division of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles lease expires with the County November 30, 1986. Due to the tremendous amount of traffic they generate, and the shortage of space in the Administration Building, it is my intention not to recommend renewal of their lease. The Credit Union has expressed a sincere desire to lease that space due to the growth they have experienced. Since the "Driver's License" space has an outside entrance, and the space would provide enough room for Credit Union growth, along with the fact that our employees use and enjoy the benefits provided, it is my intention to make this move provided there are no objections. Sonny Dean, Director of General Services,,,recommended that we put the State on notice that we do not intend to renew their lease for the Driver's License Bureau when it expires November 30, 1986. He advised that the Credit Union is presently paying $10.55 per square foot and the Driver's License Bureau is paying $12.77. Chairman Scurlock felt the Driver's License Bureau creates a serious traffic problem in back of the Administration Building and advised that he has asked the County Administrator to consider closing that road at one end and developing it into an area for parking as opposed to a through street. 38 �� 9 ���@i Bou 63 1 nE 993 TO—CO umissioner Don C. Scurlock DATE: March 6, 1986 � '�FILE:'`y,bav Commissioner Dick Bird <-,J Commissioner. Maggie Bowman r Boq ���;��. w Commissioner Pat Lyons CpiCp,9�,`J Commissioner Bill Wodtke County Administrator Mike Wright '�t�?�•,� ��'�` SUBJECT: Leased space in '�"''��'L ` rat ion Building. H. T. "Son Dean Director FROM: General Sery ces REFERENCES: The Driver's License Division of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles lease expires with the County November 30, 1986. Due to the tremendous amount of traffic they generate, and the shortage of space in the Administration Building, it is my intention not to recommend renewal of their lease. The Credit Union has expressed a sincere desire to lease that space due to the growth they have experienced. Since the "Driver's License" space has an outside entrance, and the space would provide enough room for Credit Union growth, along with the fact that our employees use and enjoy the benefits provided, it is my intention to make this move provided there are no objections. Sonny Dean, Director of General Services,,,recommended that we put the State on notice that we do not intend to renew their lease for the Driver's License Bureau when it expires November 30, 1986. He advised that the Credit Union is presently paying $10.55 per square foot and the Driver's License Bureau is paying $12.77. Chairman Scurlock felt the Driver's License Bureau creates a serious traffic problem in back of the Administration Building and advised that he has asked the County Administrator to consider closing that road at one end and developing it into an area for parking as opposed to a through street. 38 �� 9 ���@i Bou 63 1 nE 993 BOOK 63 F' �E 919,4 MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, that the Board authorize staff to notify the Driver's License Bureau that we will not renew their lease when it expires, and authorize the County Administrator to negotiate with the Credit Union to take that space. Under discussion, Chairman Scurlock just wanted to make absolutely sure that we never put an essential County function out of this building so that the Credit Union can remain. Director Dean pointed out that 492 of the 650 County employees are members of the Credit Union, but Commissioner Wodtke felt that at some point the other 75% of the Credit Union's 2000 members might want the service closer to their offices. Director Dean felt he had the Board's direction that if more space is needed for a County function, the Credit Union would have to leave. Commissioner Bird felt the rental rate should be at least comparable to what we are now receiving from the Driver's License Bureau, and Director Dean stated he did not have a recommendation at this time for the rental charge. He pointed out that the monthly rent includes their electricity, telephone, and custodian services. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion was voted on and carried unanimously. DISCUSSION RE EFFECT OF PROPOSED TAX LEGISLATION ON HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY The Board reviewed the following letter dated 3/7/86: 39 Alham iHough &Co. 100 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 800 P.O. BOX 57008 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33701-7008 (813) 823-8100 March 7, 1986 Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Chairman, Indian River County Housing Finance Authority 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 RE: HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROPOSED TAX LEGISLATION Dear Don: The tax legislation bill, H.R. 3838, which has been passed by the House of Representatives and is being considered by the Senate contains a number of provisions which would adversely affect the ability of the Authority to issue single and multifamily mortgage revenue bonds. Perhaps the most damaging is the proposed volume cap which in most counties would greatly reduce the ability of the Authority to finance middle, moderate, and lessor income housing. We have enclosed our estimates of the mortgage revenue bond allocation that would be made available to the local issuers in 1986 under the proposed tax bill. In order to make our Senators and Representatives aware of the impact of the proposed legislation, we have enclosed a letter highlighting the major problems with the proposed legislation. The letters outline the most damaging aspects of H.R. 3838, and request that the Senator or Representative support the amendment offered by Senator Durenberger. Senator Durenberger's proposal, in addition to eliminating the most damaging aspects of H.R. 383.8, would eliminate the "sunset" requirement which under current law prohibits the issuance of single family mortgage revenue bonds after 1987. We have enclosed a copy of an ALHFA update which summarizes Senator Durenberger's proposal. We urge you to sign and forward the enclosed letters in the envelopes provided. It is critical that our Congressmen understand the adverse impact on housing in Florida if H.R. 3838 is enacted in its present form. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely., WILLIAM R. HOUGH & CO. Gti✓ Van C. Sayler MRF/lb Vice President Enclosures STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL BANDS Chairman Scurlock felt we should respond by letting the legislature know how very important tax exempt bonds are to county government. 40 MAR19 1986 Boa 6 3 F,i,'-�E y?5 MAR 19 1986 Bou .63 P. -UE 9066 ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously authorized the Chairman to sign and transmit a letter to the legislature conveying our concerns re the status of tax exempt bonds. IRC BIDS #276 & 279 - MOTOR GRADER & BIDS 275 & 278 - EXCAVATOR The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/5/86: TO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: March 5, 1986 FILE: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Michael Wright, County Administrator FROM - James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS SUBJECT: Award of Bids Bid #276 & 279 - Motor Grader Bid #275 & 278 - Excavator REFERENCES: As directed by the Board of County Commissioners in December, 1985, staff has received bids on two Motor Graders and one excavator using both the _ "Total Cost Bid" procedure and Direct Purchase procedure. In the 1985/86 budget, one motor grader was approved for purchase, however, due to the maturing of the Total Cost Bid re -purchase bond on the 1981 Caterpillar Grader which the County owns, staff recommended that the County request: Kelly Tractor to honor the $69,725 repurchase commitment and the County continue to participate in Total Cost Bidding. ALTERMATIVES AND ANALYSIS 1. Two Motor Graders Five bids were received under the Direct Purchase bid and one bid received under "Total Cost Bidding" 41 Direct Purchase Total Cost Linder Kelly H.F. Mason Dewind Neff Bid (Komatsu) (CAT) (Champion) (FIAT) (J. Deere) Kelly(Cat) Cost of 2 graders less trade-ins 123,000 139,045 177,500 85,500 113,000 1391,045 TCB cost of Bond -- -- -- - -- o, 3,409 Subtotal 142,454 Guaranteed Value at end of 5 years (77,400*) (124,995) (80,586*) (43,936*) (56,660*) 124,995 41 5 -Year repair cost 65,033 34,412 74,022 65,033 65,033 34,412 Net Cost based Net Capital Cost 106,237 121,423 51,871 *Assume that Equipment has depreciated 66% in 5 years as indicated in recent Used Equipment Appraisal Book. for 5 years 45,600 14,050 96,914 41,204 56,390 17,459 5 -Year Repair Cost Indian River County Vehicle Maintenance. Major repair costs and "guaranteed value at end of year" figures routine maintenance 25,600 25,600 25,600 25,600 25,600 25,600 major repair NF 8,812 48,422 NF NF 8,812 for two graders is appli- (39,433)** net cost at the end of 5 (39, 433) ** (39, 433) ** 5 -Year repair cost 65,033 34,412 74,022 65,033 65,033 34,412 Net Cost based on assumptions 1100,633 48,462 170,936 106,237 121,423 51,871 *Assume that Equipment has depreciated 66% in 5 years as indicated in recent Used Equipment Appraisal Book. **Average repair figures experienced by Indian River County for various makes of graders. The above figures are based upon assumptions and data compiled by Indian River County Vehicle Maintenance. Major repair costs and "guaranteed value at end of year" figures have been determined from County records based on various equipment of different manufacturers and may not be totally accurate. Based on the above figures, staff is of the opinion that the lowest and best bid is that presented by Kelly Tractor under the Total Cost Bid procedure. -An initial outlay of $142,454 for two graders is appli- cable, including re -purchase bond. Total net cost at the end of 5 years is estimated at $25,936 per grader or $5,200 per year including maintenance. Kelly Tractors guarantees parts be delivered in 48 hours or they will pay for parts (see letter attached). 2. Hydraulic Excavator/Wheel Undercarriage Three bids were received under the direct purchase bid and one bid received under Total Cost Bidding. Direct Purchase Total Cost Bid Kelly Tractor H.F. Mason Neff Mach. Kelly Tractor (Caterpillar) (Liebherr) (J. Deere) (Caterpillar) Bid Price 85,820 88,000 119,000 85,820 Less Trade-in 6,000 10,000 25,000 6,000 Subtotal 79,820 78,000 94,000 79,820 TCB -Cost of Bond -- -- -- 1,063 Subtotal 79,820 78,000 94,000 80,883 Guaranteed Value at end of 5 years -- -- -- 37,988 Net Capital cost for 5 years -- -- -- 41,832 5 year Repair cost(guaranteed) -- -- -- 15,200 Net Cost including Major Repair. -- -- -- 58,095 42 MAR 1 � 1986 mu 63 9?7 MAR 19 1986 BOOK 6.3 FAGS 9 49.,8 -7 The excavators have historically experienced very high repair costs by Vehicle Maintenance due to the large nimber of movable parts. Staff is of the opinion that the Total Cost Bid by Kelly Tractor is the "lowest and best" bid after considering guaranteed repair cost. RECOMMENDATION AND FUNDING It is recommended that the bids be awarded as follows 1) Two Motor Graders - Kelly Tractor "Total Cost Bid" Initial Cost including bond less Trade-ins = $142,454 Net cost at end of 5 years = $17,459 2) Excavator - Kelly Tractor "Total Cost Bid" Initial cost including bond less Trade-in = $80,883 Net cost at end of 5 years = $41,832 Funding in the amount of $235,500 has been allocated for this equipment in the M5/86 Budget. The expenditure necessary is $142,454 for two graders and $80,883 for the excavator or a total of $223,337. To date, the bids for Other Road and Bridge Equipment has been $48,136 below budget. Chairman Scurlock pointed out that the usual 5 -year history is not available for the Fiat -Allis grader, which is relatively new on the market. Director Davis stated that the Dewind people are here today and have stated that they will stand behind their equipment and that service will be available. Based on the 1-2 year history of these graders, the Fiat seems to compare favorably. _ Commissioner Bird pointed out how difficult it is to compare this type of equipment due to the difference in operators and other factors. He asked if we could have the Fiat grader on hand for a week before deciding whether we want to buy one CAT and one Fiat or two Fiats-. Director Davis advised that the Dewind representatives would agree to a demonstrator. However, we only have a limited time to take advantage of the opportunity to turn in the 1981 Caterpillar grader and get a repurchase price of $69,725 for a brand new CAT. The representative from Kelly Tractor spoke from his seat and explained that since he is not an officer in the company, he could not put anything in writing about extending the length of the repurchase commitment, but he personally felt a week's delay would be okay. 43 � r � ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously deferred action on Bids #276 & 279 until next week's meeting after Public Works has had a chance to try out the Fiat grader and bring back a recommendation. Bid 276 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ' 1840 25th Street t Vero Beach. Florida 32960 .6 r OC'� hAZ 4 40 •^ 1� BID TABULATION D�1 BID NO. DATE OF OPENING Q' { o > �''o' hi IRC BID #276 Feb. 11, 1986 i a `may �F`',� BID TITLE Two (2) New LeaningWheel wand m__D oto r ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT 1. Two (2) New Leaning Wheel, NB NB NB NB NB NB NB 21797 00 Tandem Drive Motor Graders 2. Less Trade-in Veh. #27 -920C 00 Veh, 0171 1-6972d 00 3. Difference 13904 00 4. Cort of Bond 340S 00 S. Total Purchase Price (Item 3 & 4 142451 00 6. Guaranteed value at end of 1 9 00 6,000 operating hrs or 5 ears 7. Item 3 less Item 6 - Difference 1745 0 44 NEAR 19 9"S' 601 BOOK 63 F',GE �)9 Bid 279 BOOK 63 F1 -UE 930 -7 bUAMU Ur 1,Uuw 1 �.uwun�amurvena 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 BID TABULATION BIO NO. DATE OF OPENING IRC BID #279 Feb. 11, 1986 BID TITLETwO (2) New Leaning Wheel, landW__ ti"__ 0_tnr_Grade J� y.� yoD'` F�y m m Qo h 4 °b,�% o� i�.'Q +�+ j ry 4 m N <u° p lgi. of c w v m °cam �a rc� �cq �im¢I°' p 4ma� mm ° 4~ �° �� Z� pm�w =°' ITEM N0. OESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT • PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PP 1. Two (2) New Leaning Wheel,NB NB NB NB 1 234458100 17970 00 ?42000100 133L40--2-0 17000 00 Tandem Drive Motor Graders 2. Less Trade-in #27 38229 00 1 9200 00 10000 00 1 4000 00 10000 00 #171 73229 00 00 54500 00 1 44000 00 47000 00 123000 00 1139045 00 177500100Wday 00 3. Delivery: Days after recei t o Purchase Order Days 60 d,,s 60 d ys 60-90 s days J. Deere Komats j Cat Cham on fiat- ll 6708 GD505 -2 120G 710A . FG75A Bids #275 & #278 - Excavator MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, that the Board approve staff's recommendation to purchase (1) Caterpillar excavator from Kelly Tractor of W. Palm Beach at the total cost bid of $80,883. Commissioner Bird noted that H. F. Mason was the low bidder under a direct purchase when you consider the trade-in figure, but Director Davis stated that staff felt it would be better to pay a little bit more under the total cost purchase and receive the guaranteed 5 -year maintenance cost. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion was voted on and carried unanimously. 45 1::__1 BOAHO Ut• UUUN I Y UUMMIb,Iu""rm* 15200 DO 1840 25th Street Vero Beach. Florida 32960 e; , BID TABULATION tr am e a r �u BID NO.IRC BID #275 DATE OFOPENING9 IRC BIO #275 Feb. 11, 1986 BID TIT LEOne (1) New Model Hydraulic _Excavator/Wheel 11P. UN IT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE U. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT NO. 1. One (1) New Model Hydraulic Ng 85820 00 NB 9. Total Item 7, plus Item 8. Excavator/Wheel Undercarriage DATE QF OP NTNG 71, 186 .p �m^oti 2. Less Trade-in 6000 00 4. Cost of 1 7. Item 3 less Item 6 - Difference I 832 B. Guaranteed cost of re airs 15200 DO e; , BID TABULATION ud tmomm J.p v �� r m um qV BID NO. DATE OF OPENING IRC BIO #275 Feb. 11, 1986 BID TITLEOne (1) New Model Hydraulic BID TABULATION �ccaLato> lWheeL Undertarria ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT NO. Cost Bid: Item 4, plus NB 58095 00 NB 9. Total Item 7, plus Item 8. BID NO. DATE QF OP NTNG 71, 186 Purchase Order Days I 196 days Less Trade-in 3. Delivery - Days efter receipt 46 6000100 110000 1961 190-124 1;90 595 L_ BAR 19 1986 BOOK 63;��: e; J BID TABULATION ti m°' Smam 'To J ��a, �'r4 tm hume u CI BID NO. DATE QF OP NTNG 71, 186 .p �m^oti 3 v Fy �• a'tr �m m IRC BID #278 Feb. 4.� ^ 0� Qom 3 BID TITLE One (1) New Model Hydraulic _Excayalorhwh dercarriage UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE U NIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE UNIT ITEM DESCRIPTION NO• UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE 00• 88000 00 11900 00 1. One (1) New Model Hydraulic Ng NB NB Ng 1 10;J04. r Excavator/Wheel Undercarriage Less Trade-in 3. Delivery - Days efter receipt 46 6000100 110000 1961 190-124 1;90 595 L_ BAR 19 1986 BOOK 63;��: r MAR 19 MG LEASED SPACE ON COUNTY -OWNED COMMUNICATIONS TOWER BOOK 3 932 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/11/86: TO: The Honorable Members DATE' March 11, 1986 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners THRU: Michael Wright County Administrator H. T. "Son Dean Director FROM: General services SUBJECT: Leased space on County -owned Communications Tower REFERENCES: On July 16, 1985, the Board approved a five year Master Plan to up- date our two-way radio system. Part of that plan included the leasing of space on our communication tower to a private contractor for the Trunking Repeater System. We now have the first phase of the project complete with the repeater in place. The attached lease is as was outlined in the Master Plan. It is on the standard form with fee schedule as approved by the Board. Staff recommends approval. Chairman Scurlock asked how the fair rental value was calculated, and General Services Director Sonny Dean explained that they set up a schedule of space on the tower based on the __ height of the antennae. At present four leases are on this standard agreement. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, that the Board approve staff's recommendation. Under discussion, Commissioner Wodtke questioned the function of the two radios at $1212 each that were authorized for the Utilities Dept., and Director Dean explained that these two radios have the ability to be used as telephones. Commissioner Bird asked exactly what we are approving today, and Chairman Scurlock explained that the only action we are taking today is approving the lease agreement with Communications 47 of Vero. The other backup material included today is just to show the Board the program that was presented back in July. Commissioner Bird asked if we stipulate in our leases that if we need the space for government purposes, then we have the right to take the leases off the tower, and Director Dean advised that these are all standard short-term leases and that decision can be made at each renewal time. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion was voted on carried unanimously. 48 L_ BAR 19 1986 . BOOK 63 F,�cE 933 r MAR 1.9 1986 3/5/86 ( �Le .� � 4 TOWER SPACE LEASE ��� f . �r.. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter called "Lessor," and COMMUNICATIONS OF VERO, hereinafter called "Lessee," agree as follows: W I T N E S S E T H: 1. In consideration of rents, covenants, and agreements hereinafter reserved, the Lessor does hereby grant permission to the Lessee to install and operate the following described radio and operation equipment of Lessor's property at: Riwanis-Hobart Park Indian River County, Florida Latitude: 21°14'10" Longitude: 80° 27126" A. Antenna to be located 400 feet above ground level. B. Flexible coaxial transmission line between antenna and radio equipment. Such coaxial line to be anchored firmly to the tower. C. Radio communications equipment consisting of transmitter, receiver and accessories to be installed in the tower equipment shed located at the base of the tower to encompass an area not to exceed 18 square feet. D. Committed tower utilization space, including protective clearance above and below the antenna(s), not to exceed 20 feet. 2. The term of the lease and the Lessee's obligation to pay rent shall commence on the 1st day of January, 1986. The term of this lease shall be 2 years following the commencement of the term provided herein and may be renewed annually thereafter unless within thirty days prior to the expiration of the term thereof, or any renewal under this provision, either the Lessor or the Lessees shall notify, in writing the other party to this lease that it does not desire to have the lease renewed. The Lessor reserves `the right to terminate this agreement upon sixty days prior written notice by Lessor to Lessee that the property is needed for an overriding public purpose. The rent for each succeeding year may be subject to review and renegotiation yearly no less than sixty days prior to the renewal date contained herein. In the event the -parties hereto fail to agree upon a reasonable rental fee for the following year, this agreement shall terminate automatically pursuant to the terms stated herein. The Lessor shall have the right to terminate this lease at any time if: A. Lessee's operations at any time or in any way interfere with those of the Lessor and cannot be fixed within a reasonable time. B. Lessor decides to abandon the facility leased, or remove the same from its present location to a new location. -1- c C. the facility leased to wholly or partially destroyed from any cause, or condemned for public purpose. 3. Lessee shall pay Lessor at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, an annual rental of $4,320.00 dollars payable at a monthly rate of $360.00 per month and due on the first day of each and every month during the term of this lease. 4. Lessee shall have the right to use the utility electrical service of the Lessor located at the tower site in order to operate and/or repair Lessee's radio units. 5. During the term of this lease, Lessor agrees that Lessee shall have free access to the tower and the premises on which the tower is located 24 hours per day, for the purpose of installing, maintaining and repairing, and removing its equipment. 6. Lessee's equipment, its installation, maintenance, repair, and removal will: A. in no way damage the premises or tower structure; B. in no way interfere with the maintenance of the Lessor's property; C. in no way interfere with the operations of Lessor's radio or frequency modulation transmitting systems now installed on the property and premises of lessor. If there is any interference, lessee will take immediately, all steps necessary -,to remove said interference, the Lessor is authorized to take steps necessary at once and the Lessee shall be responsible for the cost or the steps so taken. D. comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, Civil Aeronautics Administration, and electrical codes of the city, county or state concerned, and all other laws and regulations. E. Lessee will not drill holes in or in any way degrade the integrity of the tower structure. 7. Lessor reserves the right to grant radio antenna leases to other parties on any frequency and shall be under no responsibility to Lessee for doing so. If Lessee should claim that the operation of such other parties involved interfere with its operation, it shall be the Lessee's obligation to work out the matter with such other parties and Lessor shall not be involved in any interference or operating problems. If Lessee is unable to work out the matter with such other parties, Lessee shall be entitled to terminate this lease upon giving 10 days notice to lessor. 8. Lessor agrees: A. to maintain the radio tower in good working condition at all times in order that the Lessee may have the use of said tower as contemplated herein. B. to maintain at all times the painting on the radio tower, and lights thereon, strictly in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission. 9. The Lessee does hereby agree to indemnify and save the County harmless from any and all claims, liability, losses and causes of action which may arise out of lessee's interest in the leased premises under this lease agreement or the lessee's activity on the demised premises. The Lessee shall pay all claims and losses of any nature whatsoever in connection therewith, and shall defend all suits, at the County's request, in the name of 0 -2- MAR 19 1986 BOOK 63 P,1,E 935 MAR 19 .1986 - BOOK 63 P,1GE 936 the County when applicable, -and pay all costs and judgments which issue therefrom. 10. Lessee shall obtain and keep in force during the term of this lease, insurance with a company or companies approved by Lessor containing public liability and property coverage acceptable to Lessor, which latter coverage shall include the property of Lessor. Such insurance which shall name Lessor as an insured as well as Lessee, shall be in the amount not less than $100,000.00 for personal injuries to any one person in any. one accident, and $300.,000.00 to a number of persons for personal injuries in any one accident, and property damage in an amount not less than $100,000.00 resulting from one or more accidents, or a combination of one or more accidents. 11. This lease shall not be assigned without Lessor's written consent. 12. At the termination of this lease, Lessee shall promptly remove all its equipment, construction, and installations, and upon removal shall at its expense restore Lessor's properties to the same good order and condition as they were immediately previous to the beginning of this lease, normal wear and tear expected. Any written notice, demand, or citation under this lease may be served on Lessor at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, and on Lessee at 500 First Street, Vero Beach, Florida, 32962, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, lM parties have hereunto signed this lease in duplicate this day of Marro , 1986 in the presence of the undersigned witnesses. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of: W't ess Witness .t A74 fitness INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DON C. SCURL CK,, JR., Chairman f Attest B .� FREDA WRIGHT, ler of C cult Cour (Less ` By : �Lv Attest by: LiLz Name (Title) -3- 1986 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT (EMA) The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/24/86: TO: Jim Wilson DATE:February 24, 1986 FILE: County Attorney SUBJECT: 1986 Emergency Management Assistance Agreement (EMA) FES 2 6 1"Q l FROM: Doug Director, mergency Mana REFERENCES: Attached please find two original copies of the 1986 EMA Agreement and supporting documents which needs to be reviewed prior to being submitted for approval and signed by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. It appears to be acceptable as•written to this department if it meets legal standards. Please advise the date you plan to place it on the agenda. Emergency Management Director Douglas Wright explained that this year we will receive $22,519 in matching funds for the 1986 Emergency Management Assistance program, and General Services Director Sonny Dean advised that we received $21,000 last year. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the 1986 Emergency Management Assistance Agreement and authorized the Chairman's signature. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD DISCUSSION RE FLUORIDATION OF COUNTY WATER The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/11/86: 52 MAR 19 198-36 BOOK 63 PA ,,E 937 BOOK 63 F,�F TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE: MARCH 11, 1986 ,-.,o THRU: TERRANCE G. PINTO, DIRECT SUBJECT: FLUORIDATION OF COUNTY UTILITY SERVICES --�� D WATER FROM: JEFFREY K. BARTON(:?L ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, UTILITY SERVICES BACKGROUND Area doctors and individuals have expressed to the Department the advantage and necessity of placing fluoride in the County's water system. RECOMMENDATION Utility staff recommends that a possible public hearing be held to address this matter. Utilities Director Terry Pinto reported that Michael Galanis of the State Environmental Health Dept. and several local doctors have asked why we don't put flouride into the County water system and he would like to have the Board's authority to proceed into workshops and a public hearing on the matter. Chairman Scurlock recalled that when the City of Vero Beach approved fluoridation of their water system, there wasn't that much fuss about it. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, that the Board authorize the Utilities Department to move forward re bringing about f-luoridation of the County water system. Under discussion, Commissioner Wodtke asked who would hold the public hearing, and Director Pinto believed that the Utilities Dept, would do it because they have to perform the action, but felt that the Health Department should be more involved than anyone because it is a health issue. Mr. Galanis pointed out that local doctors are confused about whether or not they should prescribe fluoridated vitamins for children because some homes in the county are on City water, 53 ® - s which is fluoridated and might result in situations of an overdose of fluoride. What is needed from the Board is the authorization to apply for the startup money that is available. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion was voted on and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENTS FOR 30 -DAYS FOR HUMANA HOSPITAL SITE PLAN AND BUILDING PERMIT Utilities Director Terry Pinto explained that Humana Hospital has applied for a water franchise from the County and , that is scheduled to be heard at next week's meeting. In the meantime, we are holding up the site plan and building permit release on some outlying medical buildings on the premises. What they are asking to do is the same thing that we did out SR -60 which is to allow the Utilities Dept. to clear them through the permitting process and delay franchising for 90 days to see whether or not a water plant will be needed or whether County water will be available. Chairman Scurlock advised that Humana Hospital participated in the analysis of the water ERUs needed in that area. Commissioner Wodtke questioned our legal ability to do this, and County Attorney Vitunac advised that this is a variance from normal procedure and could be handled by motion or by resolution. It was done by resolution on the SR -60 water project. Commissioner Lyops pointed out that this involves only the franchise and that they would still have to comply with all the site plan requirements in order to get a Certificate of Occupancy. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 86-11, waiving requirements for utility franchise for site plan and building permit release for a period not to exceed ninety days for Humana Hospital in Sebastian. 54 L- LIAR 19 1986 ROOK 63 F,�.E 939 RESOLUTION NO. 86-11 3/18/86(R--4)LEG(Vk) 8001( 63 940 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA WAIVING REQUIREMENT FOR UTILITY FRANCHISE FOR SITE PLAN AND BUILDING PERMIT RELEASE FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED NINETY DAYS FOR HUMANA HOSPITAL - SEBASTIAN. WHEREAS, the requirement of the County Site Plan and Building Permit Review is that a developer show the granting of a utility franchise; and WHEREAS, Humana Hospital has requested that a franchise be given to it for providing water to its proposed facility called AMDECO; and WHEREAS, coincidentally the County is studying the feasibility of providing County water and sewer to the North County area and will have an engineering study completed within ninety days; and WHEREAS, it would be inadvisable to grant additional private franchises when the possibility exists for publicly provided water service; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY that: The County waives the requirement that the developer show the granting of a franchise for a period not to exceed ninety days for site plan approval and building permit. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Lyons and seconded by Commissioner Bowman 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. 86-11 duly passed and adopted this 19th day of March , 1986. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By ✓ G DON C. SC RLOCK, JW. Chairman Attest By: A. Y'4 0 -If FRE A WRIGHT, Clerk of Circuit Court y �,., r Approved as to form and legal sufficiency By Charles P. Vitunac County AttornQy� HOWELL/CHAPMAN CONDEMNATION FEASIBILITY REVIEW The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/11/86: TO: Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney FROM: and Bruce_ Barkett, Assistant County Attorney DATE: March 11, 1986 SUBJECT: HOWELL/CHAPMAN CONDEMNA- TION FEASIBILITY REVIEW scC, REFERENCES: P,'��1-� ' �.JS CONFIDENTIAL WORK PRODUCT IN ANTICIPATION OF TRIAL This document is intended as a very brief review of considerations relevant to the feasibility of condemnation proceedings against the "Howell/Chapman" beachfront parcel of property. First, the February 18, 1986 correspondence from Butch Horne, Senior Acquisition Review Agent, Department of Natural Resources, indicates that if Indian River County commits to acquire the Howell/Chapman parcel, the Department of Natural Resources will commit to reserve the appraised value of the property from the Save Our Coast fund for use in the acquisition of the property. The actual amount DNR will commit to is confidential, however I have asked Butch Horne to report to Charlie Vitunac an approximate or "ballpark" figure upon which the County can rely. It is my opinion that based upon my conversations with Butch Horne and his letter, the County can enter into a written agreement with the Department to commit to spend up to the amount of funds available according to the appraisals. - Section 127.01(2), Florida Statutes (1985), authorizes the County to acquire by eminent domain lands for parks and other recreational purposes; however, the party whose lands are sought has the right to present an issue before the court as to the necessity for the proposed taking, and the amount of land required for the purpose sought. Prior to having the County commit to initiate eminent domain proceedings against the Howell/Chapman parcel, reference should be made to the "Beadh Access and Development Plan" prepared by staff for the Board of County Commissioners in 1982. - That plan recommended purchase of approximately 33.61_ acres with 2,070 feet of ocean frontage 4 miles north of State Road 510 along Highway A -1-A, which is the approximate location of the Howell/Chapman parcel. Subsequent to the issuance of the report, purchases that have been made by the County and by the State pursuant to the Save Our Coast program. A Court faced with determining the :issue of 'necessity in a 56 MAR 191986 BooK 63 P,A -_ 941 MAR 19 1986 BOOK 63 Pnot, 942 ,.-cumdemnation proceeding would be ' likely to compare the recommendations in the 1982 report with the subsequent acquisitions to determine, in part, whether further acquisitions were necessary. Finally, regardless of the findings of the 1982 report and of the subsequent parcel acquisitions, a current update might indicate necessity for additional ocean frontage. Also, the Howell/Chapman parcel lies between other parcels already purchased for beach recreation areas, a factor weighing toward granting a taking. Commissioner Bird asked if the County had the option of backing out at the point where the court determines that we could take the property and after the State has said they would contribute $4 -million of the $5 -million, leaving us $1 -million short. Attorney Vitunac explained that we can back out at that time, but we would have to pay attorney fees for the other side plus appraisal fees. It is not a quick taking; it would be a regular taking. Commissioner Bird, while reluctant to having the County take a man's property, felt this property is unique because it lies between two properties we already have and would give us a sizeable, contiguous piece of beachfront. Commissioner Bird asked what our chances were for winning this in court, and Attorney Vitunac advised that a lot of thought went into the actual language of the memo because it is public record and the other side would get a copy of it in any court case. Commissioner Bird did not anticipate that there would be a big difference between the appraisals and the price that the court would set, but Attorney Vitunac disagreed because he has noted that the seller's appraisal always seems to come out higher. Commissioner Bird pointed out that we have spent all our beach money so we would have to go out and get some fresh money, 57 and Chairman Scurlock anticipated going back and extending the beach bond issue when we go with the library bonds to complete the beach acquisition and development package. He had no question that the public would support the program. Commissioner Lyons stated that the Library Committee would have no problem with being put on the beach bond issue as that would rule out raising any millage to pay for the libraries. They feel that is a very delightful position to be in and recommend it very highly. Attorney Vitunac suggested that if we could do the Howell/Chapman piece one step at a time and get the Board's , authorization to contract with the State, we might be able to get a peek at the appraisal during that process and then decide what our exposure would be. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously authorized Commissioner Bird and the County Attorney to go ahead and take the next step without any formal commitment being made and bring back what the State will or won't do and get some numbers. Commissioner Bird reported that he is still working on the possibility of finding a piece of suitable property to swap for the Howell/Chapman parcel. REPORT ON MEETING WITH NEW FIRE CHIEF JOHN ALLEN Chairman Scurlock reported that he and Attorney Vitunac met - with John Allen yesterday about some direction on how the Fire Chief will report directly to the Commission. The basic suggestion is that the Fire Chief will develop a liaison between the Chairman of the Fire Advisory Board on a bi-weekly basis just Ems' MAR 1 1986 Boa 63 P�,Iu943 � AR 19 1986BOOK 63 1 P,1- 944 to let everybody know what is happening, and report to the full Board on a monthly basis. In addition, he would report on a quarterly -basis- with the District Board. They identified three areas that needed to be reported back to the Commission on a 30 -day basis: One is our existing fire rating. Presently we have a rating of 5 and we met that by .13 points. Chief Allen is going to prepare a report indicating what it will take to improve that rating and then keep it: The second area is to prepare a capital budget for 5 years, and the third area will be the Chief's recommendations for staff and reorganization structures. Another item discussed is that Commissioner Lyons would go ahead and work with the Chief with respect to the ALS and EMS to come up with a specific protocol, and whatever is decided upon, there should be strict adherence to it, and if not, some strict disciplinary action. They also discussed who would handle the union negotiations which are coming up shortly, and their recommendation is for Attorney Vitunac to serve in that capacity. Chairman Scurlock asked the Board for any further input -- before this is all put together and brought back to the Board in 30 days. APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT Commissioner Wodtke advised that he would be recommending Steve Holmes to complete the term of Michael Wodtke on the Board of Zoning Adjustment, District 4, and would introduce*Mr. Holmes to the Board at the next meeting. 59 There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 12:25 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: r __� Clerk .0 / � �►�...l�_ rI Chairman r BOOK 63 945