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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/22/1988Tuesday, March 22, 1988 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 Tuesday, March 22, 1988, at 9:00 o'clock A:M. Present were Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman; Gary C. Wheeler, Vice Chairman; Richard N. Bird; Margaret C. Bowman; and Carolyn K. Eggert. Also present were Charles P. Balczun, County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; Joseph Baird, OMB Director; and Barbara Bonnah, Deputy Clerk. The Chairman called the meeting to order, and Commissioner Bird led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS Administrator Balczun requested the following additions to today's Agenda: 1) A discussion regarding an illegal water connection. 2] A discussion on the possibility of negotiating with apparent low bidders on a certain capital project. Administrator Balczun requested the deletion of Items 8A-2, 8A-3, and 8A-4, all of which pertain to Phase 11I of the Jail. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously added and deleted the above items. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Eggert requested that Items 9 and 11 be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. MAR 2 2 1988 BOOK . 1 iv:,F 29' 1. Approval of Appointment of Deputy Sheriff (Part-time) ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved the Sheriff's appointment of Deputy Sheriff William H. Roode (part-time). 2. Reports - Florida Inland Navigation District The following reports re the Florida Inland Navigation District were received and placed on file in the Office of the Clerk to the Board: a) Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending Sept. 30, 1987 b) 1987 Annual Financial Report of Units of Local Government c) Statement of Condition - Sept. 30, 1987 3. Retroactive Approval of Out -of -State Travel ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously granted retroactive approval for out-of-state travel for Chairman and appropriate staff to attend Bond Council Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, March 15-17, 1988. 4. Approval for Out -of -County Travel ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved out -of -county travel for Chairman and appropriate. staff to attend Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment Seminar in Orlando on April 14, 1988. 5. Reappointment to Board of District IX Health Council, Inc. The Board reviewed the following letter dated 3/1/88: 2 MAR 2 2 1988 BOOK PAGE 300 BOARD OF DIRECTORS GARY S. NORDMARK. CHAIRMAN JOHN GIBA. VICE CHAIRMAN FAYE A. WILLIAMSON, SECYJTREAs. VINCENT BONVENTO EARL F. BROWN REGINALD T. FLOYD EARL E. GRIFFITH. PH.D. LUIS R. GUERRERO. M.O. STEPHEN L HOLMES KENNETH M. MICHELS. PH.D. CYNTHIA PLOCKELMAN JOSEPH G. SNYDER STAFF EDWARD O. HOLLOWAY. M.S.P.H. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HEALTH PLANNERS: JEFFREY M. HAAS. M.B.A.. M.H.S. JANICE M. SIMON, M.P.H. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: CHARLOTTE FRIEND, B.S. SECRETARY: • KAY ROTHMAN. B.A. 1AR 22 1988 Distrkt IX J-(calth Coulldll, inc. SERVING INDIAN RIVER. MARTIN. OKEECHOBEE. PALM BEACH AND ST. LUCIE COUNTIES 4.455 WESTROADS DRIVE • WEST P i : R1Q-1 ORIDA 33407 • TEL. (305) 845-6070 March 1, 1988 4 v,f \ MAR 1988 "� RECEIVED ROM eouttry 0 COMMISSIONERS ``" Cs?PzEzz2,\2 Mr. Don C. Scurlock, Chairman Indian River County Board of Commissioners 1840 Twenty -Fifth Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Dear Chairman Scurlock: After 4/1/88: (407) 845-6070 SUBJECT: Appointment/Reappointment of Member of the Board of District IX Health Council, Inc. You will remember that, in 1986, you appointed Mr. Stephen L. Holmes to serve as a Director on our Board for a. two-year period. Mr. Holmes was appointed to fill the Provider category and his term expires on 6/30/88. The category for this appointment does not change for the next two year period. At your pleasure, you may reappoint .Mr. Holmes or appoint a new individual. In any case, the new term begins on 7/1/88 and terminates on 6/30/90. If you need any other information or have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, DISTRICT IX HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. Edward O. Holloway, MSPH Executive Director ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously reappointed Stephen L. Holmes to the Board of District IX Health Council, Inc. for another 2 -year term, which terminates on 6/30/90. 3 BOOK .71 PACE 301 6. Community Services Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program - Federal Fiscal Year 1988 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/15/88: TO: The Honorable Members of the Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Charles P. Balczun County Administrator FROM: Guy L. Decker, Jr. � REFERENCES: Executive Director IRC Housing Authority DATE: March 15, 1988 FILE: SUBJECT: Connnmity Services Block Grant Fusin .Rehabilitation Program Fel Fiscal Year 1988 It is recommended that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the County Commission. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: The State of Florida's Department of Community Affairs has once again allocated $6,295 to Indian River County under their CSBG'Program, and the Housing Authority would like to utilize this grant to provide rehabilita- tion housing consulting services which activates rehabilitation funding from governmental sources. This program will run from April 1, 1988 to September 30, 1988. The Farmers Home Administration Section 504 Program provides housing rehabilitation loans and grants to low-income 'and elderly persons who. lack the finances to make their homes decent, safe and sanitary and free of health and safety defects. This 1988 Program is targeted in the Gifford Area of the County and 15 low-income and elderly owners will have their homes brought up to safe and sanitary standards. It's also targeted in Wabasso and Old Oslo Park Areas. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: This is our sixth year of funding under legislation passed by the Congress which consolidates various social programs into the block grant categories. RECOMMENDATION: We respectfully request the County Commission to authorize its Chair- man to execute the Award Agreement for submission to the Department of Community Affairs for this CSBG grant. This program will bring about improvements in safety and sanitation for fifteen (15) homeowners with an average cost of $4,800 per unit. The $6,295 Grant plus $2,695 in cash and in-kind contributions by the Housing Authority will be supplemented with $48,000 in loans and grants from the Farmers Home Administration. This program requires no additional County funds. 4 MAR. 22 1988 8001( 71 FACE 302 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously authorized the Chairman to execute the Award Agreement for submission to the Dept. of Community Affairs for the $6,295 grant, as recommended by staff. AWARD AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 7. Appointment to Environmental Control Hearing Board The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/2/88: Mr. Don Scurlock, Jr. ,Chairman Board of County Commissioners Administration Building Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Dear Mr. Scurlock: 363 Grove Isle Circle Vero Peach, Florida 32962 March 2, 1988 ---I—recently resigned from the Board of Adjustment of the City of Vero Beach after nine years of service. Now -that I live in the County, I would like to volunteer to serve on one of the County boards. Having lived in Indian River County for almost twenty years, I am reasonably familiar with its governmental functions. My service on the Indian River Volunteer Ambulance Squad for nineteen years has also familiarized me with the area. My background, before retirement, was in sciences, I taught biological and physical sciences for many years in New Jersey as well as in the public schools of Indian River County. In the business world, I served for thirteen years as Senior Science Editor for Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, one of the leading publishers of school textbooks in the United States. My activities include: Vero Beach Theatre Guild, Vero Beach Barbershop Chorus,. Trinity Church choir, IRCC conversational Spanish class, and IRCVAS. 5 MAR 2 2 1988 BOOK . 71. r E 303 As references I offer: Warren Winchester. Mike Wodtke, Charles Vitunac, William Cochrane, Reverend Pete LaBarre, and Don Scurlock. Sr., to name but a few. If an opening should occur on any of the County boards, - I hope you will keep in mind that I am available. Sincerely, V. ?, Leonard S. Craven ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously appointed Leonard S. Craven to the Environmental Control Hearing Board to fill position vacated by Jack Pearce. 8. Release of County Utility Liens The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/14/88: TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Charles P. Vitunac County Attorney DATE: March 14, 1988 RE: CONSENT AGENDA - FOR BCC MEETING 3/22/88 RELEASE OF COUNTY UTILITY LIENS This office has processed the following matters and requests permission for the Chairman to execute the standard release forms: RELEASE of 1 water ERU paid by K1NGSWOOD WEST, INC. for Lot No. 17, Phases 2 and 3. (Map #C-4) RELEASE of 1 sewer ERU paid by REALCOR-VERO BEACH ASSOCIATES/COUNTRYSIDE SOUTH for Lot No. 254. (Map #41) RELEASE of 1 sewer ERU paid by REALCOR-VERO BEACH ASSOCIATES/COUNTRYSIDE SOUTH for Lot No. 13 (Map #41) RELEASE of 1 sewer ERU paid by REALCOR-VERO BEACH ASSOCIATES/COUNTRYSIDE SOUTH for Lot No. 267s. (Map #41) 6 MAR 2 2 1988 aQg P.i' E 304 RELEASE of 12 sewer ERUs paid by VISTA PROPERTIES OF VERO BEACH, INC. for Building #37 (Map #22) RELEASE of 12 water ERUs paid by VISTA PROPERTIES OF VERO BEACH, INC. for Building #37 (Map #B) The back-up information for the above is on file in the County Attorney's office. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved the Release of Assessments as set out in the above memo. RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT LIENS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 9. Final Plat Approval for Grand Harbor Phase I Plat The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/14/88: TO: Charles Balczun County Administrator DATE: March 14, 1988 FILE: DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: Roser M. Keat.ng, Community Developme t Director ••+CP SUBJECT: FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE GRAND HARBOR PHASE I PLAT THROUGH: Stan Boling 41 6 Chief, Current Development FROM: BW Robert E. Wiegers / REFERENCES: gh Staff Planner phase I IEG It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of March 22, 1988. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS: Grand Harbor Phase I is a proposed 120 acre subdivision within the overall Grand Harbor DRI. The plat extends from U.S. #1 to the proposed estuarine system, and encompasses the central portion of the entire Grand Harbor development. 22 19 7 BOOK • 71 PA E 305 The Phase I final plat area consists of POD H (Harmony Island),, POD P (Wood Duck Island), as well as future recreational and clubhouse area, rights-of-way, open areas and waterbodies. The two PODS (H & P) consist of approximately 26 acres with 250 dwelling units which results in an overall density of 2.07 units per acre. The subject property is zoned RM -6 (Multi -Family Residential, up to 6 units/acre) and has an MD -1 (Medium Density Residential, up to 8 units/acre) land use designation. At its regular meeting of October 9, 1986, the Planning and Zoning Commission granted preliminary PRD plan approval for Phase I of the Grand Harbor project. The owners, Grand Harbor, Inc., are now requesting that final plat approval be granted to the Grand Harbor Phase I plat with the understanding that the developer, shall, prior to final plat approval being given by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting of March 22, 1988: 1. submit an approved letter of credit guaranteeing the contract for construction of required improvements; and 2. shall obtain a DOT permit for road improvements constructed across a DOT drainage right-of-way. As of March 14, 1988, the developer has submitted: 1. a final plat, substantially in conformance with the approved preliminary PRD plan; and 2. a contract for construction of the remaining required improvements. ANALYSIS: At the time this item was prepared for the March 22, 1988 Board of County Commissioners meeting, two issues concerning final plat approval remained unresolved. These two items are, as mentioned above, the required submission of an approvable letter of credit, guaranteeing the contract for construction of required improve- ments and the issue of DOT right-of-way conflict. In order to keep on schedule, the developers have requested that the Phase I plat be allowed to remain on the March 22, 1988 Board meeting provided that both of these outstanding items areresolved prior to the meeting date [see attachment #1]. The required improvements within the Phase I plat boundaries have been substantially finished. Several items do, however, remain unfinished and the developers have submitted certified cost estimates for the remaining improvements and a contract for construction which binds them to complete these improvements in the near future. Both the cost estimates and the contract for future construction have been approved by the Public Works Depart- ment and the county Attorney's office, respectively, and meet all subdivision requirements. All required utility improvements have been inspected and approved by the County Utility Department for the water and sewer system leading to the POD's. Completion of the utility system within each POD will be controlled and approved at the time individual unit C.O.'s are issued. MAR 2 2 1988 BOOK 71 FACE 30G RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval to the Grand Harbor Phase I plat and authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute a contract for construction of required improvements provided that prior to March 22, 1988 the developers have submitted an approvable letter of credit and a copy of the necessary DOT permit. Commissioner Eggert asked if the title evidence or a DOT permit has been received, and Robert Keating, Director of Planning & Development, advised that the DOT permit was delivered to us yesterday and everything has been resolved. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously granted final plat approval to the Grand Harbor Phase 1 plat and authorized the Chairman to execute a contract for construction of required improvements provided that prior to March 11, 1988, the developers have submitted an approvable letter of credit and a copy of the necessary DOT permit, as recommended by staff in the above memo. 9 WAR 2 2 1988 BOOK .71 PAGE 307 (Corporate, for use with a letter of credit) CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS --ROT— 3194-429 --_ THIS CONTRACT, made and entered Into this /Oth day of _March, 1988 , by and between GRAND HARBOR, INC. , a corporation existing under the laws of Th -e ----State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "Developer," and INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, by and through its Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as "County." WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Developer is commencing proceedings to effect a subdivision of land within Indian River County, Florida; and WHEREAS, a final plat of the subdivision within the unincorporated area of Indian River County shall not be recorded until the Developerhas installed the required improvements or has guaranteed to the satisfaction of the County that such improvements will be installed; and WHEREAS, Developer requests the approval and recordation of a certain plat to be known las VIWAV GRAND HARBOR PLAT I ; a nd ?. Vito WHEREAS, the required improvementsareto be installed after recordation of this plat under guarantees posted with the County. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THEMUTUAL COVENANTS AND PROMISES HEREIN CONTAINED, the parties agree as follows: 9/39/0( o4 a� 1. Developer agrees to construct on or before 9•{14._,.. 4 , In a good and workmanlike manner, those improvements described a fol lows: curbing and street lighting, and roadway improvements or otherwise required by the Code of Laws.and Ordinances of Indian River County in connection with the ,approval of said plat. A copy of the plat shall be recorded in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida upon the final approval of the Board of County Commissioners and made a part hereof for all purposes. 2. Developer agrees to construct said improvements strictly in accordance with the land development permit, the most recent set of plans and specifications for this subdivision approved by the County and on file in the Planning and . Development Division,'- and all County development regulations and standards, including conditions and requirements of any applicable County right-of-way permit, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof. 1 MAR 2 2 1988 Revised.2/16/88 Ka 71 P ;E 308 3. In order to guarantee performance of this contract, Developer shall simultaneously herewith furnish an irrevocable letter of credit, having an expiration date of not Tess than ninety (90) days beyond the date set forth in Paragraph 1, provided by a banking institution authorized to transact such business in this state, in a form to be approved by the County, naming Developer as customer and CITY FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK as the underwriting bank, In the amount of 3- o�oe.Oa Ninety Thousand Dollars which amount is not less than one hunaed and fifteen (115%) percent of the estimated total cost of improvements remaining to be constructed, as determined in accordance with the County's Subdivision and Platting Ordinance. It is understood that the full amount of the letter of credit shall remain available to the County andshall not be reduced during the course of construction without an express written modification thereof executed by all parties. Requested reductions shall not be unreasonably withheld by the County. Developer may at any time substitute guarantees, subject to the approval as to form and amount by the County. 4. Up to $1,000,000.00, or the limits of any applicable underlying or excess insurance coverage carried by Developer or to be obtained during the course of the construction of the subdivision improvements, Developer agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the County against any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorney's fees, for property damage, personal or bodily injury, or loss of life, arising from the negligent acts or omissions of the Developer, its officers, employees, agents, or contractors, subcontractors, laborers, or suppliers, relating to the construction of the required improvements, including all those improvements to be constructed on existing publicly dedicated or County -owned property, such as street„ sidewalk, bikepath, lighting, signalization, traffic control, drainage, water, or sewer improvements. 5. The County agrees to approve the plat for recordation in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida upon a finding as to compliance with all applicable provisions of the County's Subdivision and Platting Ordinance and upon execution hereof. The County shall accept those areas specifically dedicated to the County for the purposes indicated on the plat at the time of plat recordation. However, nothing herein shall be construed as creating an obligation upon the County to perform any act of construction or maintenance within such dedicated areas until such time as the required improvements are satisfactorily completed. Satisfactory completion in accordance with the land development permit, plans, specifications, andordinance requirements of Indian River County shall be determined by the County and shall be indicated by specific written approval of the Public Works Director or his designated representative. 6. In the event the Developer shall fail or neglect to fulfill its obligations under this contract and as required by the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County,. Florida, the Developer, as principal, and the guarantor or surety shall be jointly and severally liable to pay for the cost of construction and installment of the required improvements to the final total cost, including but not limited to engineering, construction, legal and contingent costs, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the County, together with any damages, either direct or consequential, which the County may sustain as a result of the failure of Developer to carry out and execute all 2 MAR 2 2 1988 BOOK 71 rA{E 0 9 • provisions of this contract and applicable ordinances of the County. In no event, however, shall the liability of the guarantor or surety under this paragraph exceed the total amount of the original obligation stated in the guaranty or surety instrument, less any approved reductions thereto. 7. The parties agree that the County at its option shall have the right, but not the obligation, to construct 'and install or, pursuant to receipt of competitive bids, cause to be constructed and Installed the required improvements in the event Developer shall fail or refuse to do so in accordance with the terms of this contract. Developer expressly agrees that the County may demand and draw upon the existing guaranty or surety for the final total cost of the improvements. Developer shall remain wholly liable for any resulting deficiency, should the guaranty or surety be exhausted prior to completion of the required improvements. In no event shall the County be obligated to expend public funds, or any funds other than those provided by the Developer, the guarantor, or surety, to construct the required improvements. 8. Any guaranty or surety provided to the County by Developer with respect to this contract shall exist solely for the use and benefit of the County and shall not be construed or intended in any way, expressly or impliedly, to benefit or secure payment to any subcontractor, laborer, materialman or other party providing labor, material, supplies, or services for construction of the required improvements,. or to benefit any lot purchaser(s), unless the County shall agree otherwise In writing. 9. This agreement is the full and complete understanding of the parties and. shall not be construed or amplified by reference to any other agreement, discussion,. or understanding, whether, written or oral, except as specifically mentioned herein. This agreement shall not be assigned without the express written approval of the County. Any amendment, deletion, modification, extension, or revision hereof or hereto shall be in writing, executed by authorized representatives of both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written. GRAND HARBOR_ a corporation of the State of FLORIDA DEVELOPER By: 3 AR 2 2 1988 O.H. Fielder, V.P. (affix corporate seal)": BOOK 71 F'A E J1O APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY By : (AjLODum----(-AP. e e County ttorney AR 2 2 1988 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA C By: C rmaan, o County Commissioners Approved by the County Commission 3/22/88 Attest: FWR 4 BOOK 71 E' a 3II Approved Date Admin. �� 6/L3/ Legal „,P "3-`:t.5 Budget (�' 3-ay- Dep�t /7i k 3/ k AR 2 2 1988 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA C By: C rmaan, o County Commissioners Approved by the County Commission 3/22/88 Attest: FWR 4 BOOK 71 E' a 3II 4 The contract allows the developer to have the County staff release a letter of credit, each of which represents 1/3 of the total security or $300,000.00, upon: 1. submittal of a certified cost estimate from the engineer of record for work completed under the letter of credit; 2. submittal of a certificate of completion from the engineer of record for work completed that is covered by the letter of credit to be released; 3. review and acceptance of the cost estimate and completion certificate by the County Public Works Director; and 4. written authorization from the Public Works Director to the Office of Management and Budget to release a letter of credit. The proposal meets all applicable D.O. requirements and normal County requirements regarding contracting for completion of required improvements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: 1. authorize the Chairman to execute the submitted contract for construction; and 2. accept the three letters of credit from City Federal Savings Bank (numbers 3186-421, 3187-422, and 3188-423) ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously authorized the Chairman to execute the submitted contract for construction and accept the three letters of credit from City Federal Savings Bank (numbers 3186-421, 3187-422, and 3188-423), as recommended by staff. 14 L MAR 2 2 1988 BOOK 71 FADE 312 10. Bonding -Out for Grand Harbor Estuarine System Improvements The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/14/88: TO: Charles Balczun DATE: March 14, 1988 County Administrator DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: FILE: 40:1" e4 BONDIN-OUT FOR ND ng CP SUBJECT: HARBORGESTUARIINEGSYSTEM Community Dev lopm nt Director IMPROVEMENTS Robert M. FROM: Stan Boling4 I REFERENCES: gh estuarine Chief, Current Development STAN2 It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of March 22, 1988. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: A major component of the Grand Harbor development order (D.O.), which granted D.R.I. approval for the project, was the development and improvement of created and altered estuarine wetlands along the eastern one-third of the site (see attachment #1). Originally, the D.O. required Grand Harbor to complete the estuarine system prior to the issuance of any C.O.'s for any portion of the project. Recently, the D.O. was amended by action of the Board of County Commissioners (see attachment #2) to allow for the issuance of C.O.'s for up to 600 units if: 1. the developer contracts with the County to complete required estuarine system improvements by January 1, 1989; and 2. the developer posts acceptable surety with the County to guarantee the construction contract. The developer, Grand Harbor, Inc., is requesting approval of a construction contract, and has now submitted: a) a certified cost estimate specifying remaining improvements and costs of such improvements; b) a contract for constructing required improvements by September 30, 1988; and c) three letters of credit representing 115% of the total cost of remaining improvements. ANALYSIS: The submitted contract and letters of credit meet all applicable D.O. requirements. Thus, if approved by the Board, the "bonding - out" for estuarine improvements will allow a limited number of C.O.'s to be issued for units within Grand Harbor. Staff has periodically inspected the project site and has accepted the submitted certified cost estimate for remaining estuarine work. The County Attorney's office and staff have accepted the submitted contract and letters of credit. The contract specifies that all required estuarine system improvements (pesticide soils removal, earthwork and grading, and planting) will be completed by September 30, 1988. It should be noted that estuarine system monitoring requirements are covered by the D.E.R. permit issued for the project (permit #311043029). 15 AR 2 2 1988 BOOK 71 FAH 313 (FOR USE WITH A LETTER OF CREDIT) CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS NO.3186-421; 3187-422; 3188-423 THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this 7th day of March, 1988, by and between GRAND HARBOR, INC., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "Developer", and INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, by and through its Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as "County". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Developer has received a Development Order (D.O.) and various site plan and other approvals for the development of GRAND HARBOR; and WHEREAS, Developer is required, as a condition of the D.O., to construct a proposed estuarine waterway system; and WHEREAS, County Resolution 86-89, amending the D.O., requires completion of the proposed estuarine waterway system prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any structure; and WHEREAS, Developer has requested modification of the D.O. to allow issuance of not more than 600 certificates of occupancy prior to completion of the proposed estuarine waterway system; and WHEREAS, Developer is willing to provide assurance to the County that the proposed estuarine waterway system will be completed prior to September 30, 1988. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PROMISES HEREIN CONTAINED, the parties agree as follows: 1. Developer agrees to construct on or before 30 September,1988, in a good and workmanlike manner, those improvements described as follows: Proposed estuarine waterway system as specified in County Resolution 86-89. 2. Developer agrees to construct said improvements strictly in accordance with the land development permit, the most recent set of plans and specifications for this project approved by the County and on file in the Planning and Development Division, and all County development. regulations and standards, including conditions and requirements of any applicable County right-of-way permit, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof. 3. In order to guarantee performance of this contract, Developer shall simultaneously herewith furnish three irrevocable letters of credit, having expiration dates of not less than ninety (90) days beyond the date set forth in Paragraph 1, provided by a banking institution authorized to transact such business in this state, in a form to be approved by the County, naming Developer as customer CITY FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK , as the underwriting bank, in the amount of $300,000.00 each, which cumulative amount is not less than one hundred and fifteen percent (115%) of the estimated total cost of improvements remaining to be constructed. It is understood that the full amount of the letters of credit shall remain available to the County and shall not be reduced during the course of construction without express written modification thereof executed, by all parties pursuant to Paragraph 4, below. 16 iliAR 2 2 1988 BOOK .71 PAGE 314 Developer may at any time substitute guarantees, subject to approval as to form and amount by the County. 4. Developer may request the County to release letters of credit when the cost to complete remaining work has been reduced to an amountwhich is not greater then the total funds which would remain covered by letters(s) of credit not previously released or for which release has not been requested divided by 115%. Such request shall be accompained by an engineer's certificate providing an estimate of the cost to complete remaining work. Such request shall also be accompanied by a signed and sealed Certificate of Completion from the Engineer of Record for the portion of the required improvements covered by the Letter of Credit to be released. Satisfactory completion in accordance with the land development permit, plans, specifications and ordinance requirements of Indian River county shall be determined by the County. After receipt of the certificates of cost and completion, and determination of satisfactory completion as indicated by specific written approval, the Public Works Director or his designated representative shall provide written authorization for the Office of Management and Budget to release a Letter of Credit. 5. Up to $1,000,000.00, or the limits of any applicable under- lying or excess insurance coverage carried by Developer or to be obtained during the course of the construction of the Estuarine System improvements, Developer agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the County against any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, bodily injury, or loss of life, arising from the negligent acts or omissions of the Developer, its officers, employees, agents, or contractors, subcontractors, laborers, or suppliers, relating to the construction of the required improvements, including all those improvements to be constructed on existing publicly dedicated or County -owned property, such as street, sidewalk, bikepath, lighting, signalization, traffic control, drainage, water, or sewer impro- vements. 6. In theevent the Developer shall fail or neglect to fulfill its obligations under this contract, and as required by the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County, Florida, the Developer, as principal, and the underwriting bank shall be jointly and severally liable to pay for the cost of construction and installment of the required improvements to the final total cost, including but not limited to engineering, construction, legal and contingent costs, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the County, together with any damages, either direct or consequential, which the County may sustain as a result of the failure of Developer to carry out and execute all provisions of this contract and applicable ordinances of the County. In no event, however, shall the liability of the underwriting bank under this paragraph exceed the total amount of the original obligation stated in the Letter of Credit. 7. The parties agree that the County at its option shall have the. right, but not the obligation, to construct and install or, pursuant to receipt of competitive bids, cause to be constructed and installed the required improv- ments in the event Developer shall fail or refuse to do so in accordance with the terms of this contract. Developer expressly agrees that the County may demand and draw upon the existing guaranty or surety for the final total cost of the improvements. Developer shall remain wholly liable for any resulting deficiency, should the Letter of Credit be exhausted prior to completion of the required improvements. In no event shall the County be obligated to expend public funds, or any funds other than those provided by the Developer, or the Underwriting Bank to construct the required improvements. 17 R22 1988 BOOK 71 PAGE 315 8. Any Letters of Credit provided to the County by Developer with respect to this contract shall exist solely for the use and benefit of the County and shall not be construed or intended in any way, expressly or impliedly, to benefit or secure payment to any subcontractor, laborer, materialman or other party providing labor, material, supplies, or services for construction of the required improvements, or to benefit any lot purchaser(s), unless the County shall agree otherwise in writing. 9. This agreement is the full and complete understanding of the parties and shall not be construed or amplified by reference to any other agreement, discussion, or understanding, whether written or oral, except as specifically mentioned herein. This agreement shall not be assigned without the express written approval of the County. Any amendment, deletion, modification, extension, or revision hereof or hereto shall be in writing, executed by authorized representatives of both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written. Attest: i - d -IL Vice P( esident (Title) APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY n By: C1=7)6 -.-r,- "% a -el ,�.Lr-, County Attorney APPROVED: March 22, 1988 MAR 2 2 1988 17a GRAND HARBOR ,3:114c. Developer By: C. Al...1424A.&_ 0.H. Fielder, V.P. (Title) (affix corporate seal) INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: DON C. SCURL6CK, JR. Chairman Board of County Commissioners Attest:,et_ FREDA WRIGHT, EiLtA A. BOOK 71 f,f,E316 11. Approval for Historic Preservation Planning Assistance Grant Application The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/9/88: TO: Charles P. Balczun County Administrator DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: teri2 r' Robert M. K a{ ng, /k CP Director, Plan ing Development THRU: Gary M. Schindler /1 Chief, Long -Range Planning DATENarch 9, 1988 FILE: SUBJECT: HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION FROM: David C. Nearing REFERENCES: Staff Planner, Long -Range Planning It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of March 22, 1988 DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS The Florida Department of State is again soliciting applications for state grants-in-aid for historic preservation projects. This is the same type of program for which the County has previously submitted on two different occasions. The first time was in October 1987, for state funds, the second occurred in December 1987, for federal funds. The Bureau of Historic Preservation is encouraging applications which propose to develop preservation elements (or preservation components of coastal management, future land use, and housing elements) of Local Government Comprehensive Plans. The Bureau is also giving priority to projects which cover relatively large, poorly surveyed geographic areas, such as Indian River County. The October submittal was ranked number 23 by the selection committee; however, only the first 21 were funded. The State Bureau staff had encouraged the County to resubmit for the Federal program. On March 8, 1988, the staff was informed by the Bureau staff that Indian River County had been awarded $12,500 as a result of the December submittal for federal funds. Though the federal money will permit a survey to be conducted, the staff has found through contact with historic survey consultants, that it generally requires at least $15,000 in funds, with approximately that amount in matching funds or in -kind -services to perform a complete and proper survey. As a result, the staff feels that the County should apply for an additional $2,500 from the state program to complete the funding determined to be necessary. As a result of the recent planning legislation enacted by the State, Indian River County must incorporate historic and archaeological concerns in its required comprehensive plan. Chapter 9J-5 of the Florida Administrative Code, entitled "Minimum Criteria for Review of Local Government Comprehensive Plans and Determination of Compliance," requires that the County address identification, designation, and protection of historically significant properties in various elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The funds available from the subject grant program would enable the County to undertake required historic preservation 18 YAR 22 1988 BOOK 71 FADE 317 activities. As such, these funds would complement grant funds being provided to the County from the Department of Community Affairs for comprehensive planning -activities. ANALYSIS & ALTERNATIVES Indian River County has never had a formal historic sites survey conducted, and only four sites in Indian River County have been recorded on the Florida Master Site File. In order to meet the requirements as outlined in Chapter 9J-5, the Minimum Criteria Rule for Local Government Comprehensive Plans, it will be necessary to conduct a cursory site survey of the County in order to estimate the number of historical and archaeological sites the County may have, and it will be necessary to record the most readily identifiable sites on the Florida Master Site File. Analysis of the identified sites may also be utilized by. the Planning Department to develop goals, objectives, and strategies addressing historic preservation in the County's Comprehensive Plan. Since the referenced grant program is competitive, there is no assurance that the County will receive the required funds. The staff, however, has developed a project consistent with the grant program's primary objectives and consistent with the County's planning requirements. As proposed, the project will focus on developing preservation components within elements of the Comprehensive Plan. This will involve an area survey of the County and development of historic preservation policies as part of several plan elements. To further complement this undertaking, staff will compile a document of the study results which will provide insight to the County's past. The subject grant requires 50% matching funds which may ,be provided in the form of in-kind services. To minimize direct expenditure of County funds, the staff has structured the grant application in such a manner as to provide all the match through in-kind services. Grant funds would then be used to retain a consultant to do the technical survey activities. In addition to using planning staff time for calculating the in-kind match, volunteer services have also been programmed as part of the in-kind match. The Indian River County and Sebastian Historical Societies have offered their services in conducting the proposed historic sites survey and assisting in recording these resources on the Florida Master Site File. Attached to this item is a copy of the cost break -down utilized in the first two applications for aid. As can be noted, this cost breakdown demonstrates the County's ability to provide over $15,000 in matching in -kind -services, not just the $2,500 which is being requested. The staff feels that the County's ability to demonstrate its readiness to provide the entire $15,000 in matching funds will enhance the chance for approval of the additional $2,500. The staff feels that this demonstration, when combined with sufficient explanation concerning our need for the additional funds due to the scope of our undertaking, will avoid a situation where the grant selection committee may feel $12,500 is sufficient for our purposes. 19 WAR 2 2 1888 BOOT `�1 F..1{;E31S RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the submission of the appli= cation for a $5,000 state grant-in-aid for the proposed historic preservation project. Staff also recommends that the 50% match ($2,500) be in the form of in-kind services of the Planning and Development Division and the Indian River County Historical Society, and that the designated project supervisor be the Director of the Community Development Department. Commissioner Eggert assumed that the $12,500 in matching funds were in this year's budget, and Robert Keating, Director of Planning & Development, explainedthat the matching funds would be in the form of in-kind services. We originally requested a grant for $15,000 and $15,000 for in-kind services, but last week we were informed that they gave us a grant for $12,500 and this is a request to apply for another $2,500 to bring it up to $15,000. Both historical societies have agreed to work with us and donate their time, and that can be used as part of the in-kind services. Commissioner Eggert was concerned about having some strings attached if we want something on the National Register, but Director Keating did not anticipate any historical registered designations. He explained that this money was going to be used primarily for a consultant to do an historic and archaeological survey, which is something that is really necessary in order for the County to do the Comp Plan work. Commissioner Bowman stated she would like to work on the project. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 88-20, authorizing the submittal of an application for State grant-in-aid for an historic preservation planning project; designating the Director of the Community Development Department as the Project Supervisor; and confirming that the required rriatching funds shall be in the form of in-kind services. 20 MAR 2 21.988 BOOK .71 FAH 319 8/28/87 Jeff3 LR -Planning DN/vh RESOLUTION NO. 88- 20 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR STATE GRANT-IN-AID FOR AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING PROJECT, DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AS THE PROJECT SUPERVISOR, AND CONFIRMING THAT THE REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS SHALL BE IN THE FORM OF IN-KIND SERVICES. WHEREAS, Indian River County has never had a formal historical sites survey conducted within its legal jurisdictional borders; and WHEREAS, Indian River County has very few, if any, historical or archaeological sites recorded on the Florida Master Site File; and WHEREAS, CHAPTER 9J-5 of the Florida Administrative Code requires that historical resources be addressed in the future land use, housing and coastal management elements of local government comprehensive plans; and WHEREAS, The state grant-in-aid application for the proposed historic preservation project requires that the Board of County Commissioners designate a project supervisor; and WHEREAS, said application requires that the Board of County Commissioners confirm the amount specified as matching funds; . NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida that: 1. The foregoing recitals are adopted and ratified in their entirety. 2. The submission of the application for state grant-in-aid for an historic preservation survey and planning project is hereby authorized. 3. The project supervisor is hereby designated to be the Director of the Community Development Department. 4. The fifty percent ($2,500) matching funds are hereby confirmed and shall be in the form of in-kind services. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Eggert who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowman and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: 21 MAR 2 2 1988 BOOK 71 ME 320 RESOLUTION NO. 88- 20 Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye Vice -Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye The Chairman thereupon declared Resolution No. 88- 20 adopted and duly passed this 22nd day of March , 1988. APPROVED AS TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MATTERS BY: .//214. GARY M. SCHINDLER CHIEF, LONG-RANGE PLANNING APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY,/ WILLIAM G. COLLINS, ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY Grant Resolution jeff3 MAR 2 2 1988 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: DON C. SCURLOCK ATTEST: 22 AIRMAN FREDA WRIGHT, CkERI BOOK 71 FAGS 32I 12 Purchase of Heavy Duty 14 -Ft. Dump Truck for Utilities The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/2/88: TO: Charles Balczun County Administrator THRU: P. J. Mattes Asst County Administrator DATE: March 2, 1988 FILE: SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY 14 FOOT DUMP TRUCK FOR UTILITIES FROM ,� �`'% � �' REFERENCES: Gus Ambler, C.P.M. Purchasing Manager 1. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS In December 1987, purchasing issued IRC BID #390 for a Heavy Duty Dump Truck for Road & Bridge. The low bid was for $31,709.00. Staff recommended that we purchase an equal vehicle from State. Contract for. $30,858.00 and the BCC approved. Utilities has nowrequested a similar vehicle. _The State Contract price is $26,863.00. 2. ALTERNATIVES AND ANAYLSIS Staff has no reason to believe that another bid would result in price better then those available on State Contract. 3. RECOMMENDATION AND FUNDING Staff request authority to order direct from State Contract without formal bids in accordance with procedure 2b la. Budgetary funding has been confirmed for expenditure from Utilities Services Account Number #47.1-218-536-066.42. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously authorized staff to order 14 -ft. Dump Truck for Utilities direct from the State Contract without formal bids in accordance with procedure 2b la; budgetary funding from Utilities Services Account #471-218-536-066.42, as recommended by staff. 23 Milk 2 2 1988 BOOK 71 PAGE 32 TREASURE COAST PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT Commissioner Bird introduced Executive Director Nan Griggs of the Private Industry Council. Mrs. Griggs presented the 1987 Program Year Annual Report and reviewed the program achievements of the Treasure Coast Job Training Center: Treasure Coast Job Training Center Program Achievements O Job Training Programs placed 32 percent more people into jobs than in the previous program year. O Project Uplift, a computerized remediation program for potential dropouts, served 362 students in the first four months of operation. O The Summer Youth Program exceeded its goals by placing 832 youth into jobs or vocational exploration. O The School -To -Work Transition Program was used for the first time as a tool for helping handicapped students get jobs. O Private training companies through performance-based contracts taught job skills to the unemployed giving them a more promising future. O The St. Lucie Council of Social Agencies chose the Treasure Coast Job Training Center as its "Outstanding Organization of the Year." O In June, 1987, the Workshop -To -Work Transition Program received national recognition when the National Association of Rehabilitation Facilities featured the program in a segment of its 1987 National Rehabilitation Conference in Seattle, Washington. 24 MAR 2 2 1988 BOOK Nan Griggs "No agency can stand alone; only by working with others can we achieve success. Our accomplishments this year can be attributed to one word - partnership. " Executive Director's Message It is with great pleasure that I review the accomplishments of this year. An "Outstanding Organization of the Year" award presented to us by the St. Lucie Council of Social Agencies to acknowledge the success of the partnerships we formed with other agencies to serve the economically disadvantaged started our year. We then received national and state recognition for our Workshop -to Work Transition Program for handicapped individuals. Our pilot vocational exploration summer project for 14 and 15 -year olds has been chosen by the State Job Training Coordinating Council to receive their "Distinguished Performance Award for Youth Programs." This program presented in partnership with Indian River Community College was so successful locally that for Summer, 1987, it was given the name, "Expanding Horizons." Other partnerships also won recognition. Our Treasure Coast Video produced in partnership with local economic development agencies received acclaim locally and throughout the state but, even more important, has received continued use from out local Chambers of Commerce. Job Training Center billboards attracted many people to our program and the design won a MIDAS Award for Display Advertising from the State Job Training Coordinating Council. Werner Bols, our PIC Chairman, has been named "Business Volunteer of the Year" and will receive statewide recognition at the next Governor's Coordinating Council meeting. Also at that meeting, the Treasure Coast Job Training Center will be presented with a check for $68,003, as an Incentive Award for Outstanding Achievement in 1986- 1987. No agency can stand alone; only by working with others can we achieve success. Our zccomplishments this year can be attributed to one word - partnership. My hat is off to our partners - the Private Industry Council, schools, agencies and businesses on the Treasure Coast. Chairman Scurlock thanked Mrs. Griggs for giving the Board the update on the PIC. PUBLIC HEARING - PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ADJOINING BENT PINE UTILITY SITE FOR PURPOSES OF EFFLUENT DISPOSAL FOR THE GIFFORD WASTEWATER PROJ ECT The hour of 9:05 o'clock having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to wit: 25 pm( 71 PA Gr 324 Ak 2 2 1988 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 eari in the matter of in theCourt, was�pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of Ae/4 19, .2i. /�o� / - V/, qff 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 before me tty (SEAL) y offft4 /fiA 1 Ipa 69 (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indian Itiiyer County, Florida) L if • Manager) PUBLIC NOTICE A Notice is hereby given that the Department of Utility Services -has been authorized by the Board of County Commissioners to procure the following property for purposes of effluent dis- posal for the Gifford Wastewater Project. A Pub- lic Hearing will be held on March 22, 1988 at 9:05 a.m. at the County AdmTm1stration Building, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, FL. 32960, in the County Commission Chambers. • LEGAL DESCRIPTION The legal description is based on the ,1986 Tax Rolls. . Part of the East 'h of the Southwest 'A lying North of the North Relief Canal and •West of Lateral "G" Canal (Official • • Records: Book 462, Page 700) Tess the 'following described* parcel: Tract 3 (Water and Sewer Plant Site) Commenc- ing at the Northwest comer of the North- east'/. of the Southwest'/. of Section 15, • Township 32, Range 39, then run South 02 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds West along the West line of the Northeast'' 'A of. the Southwest 1/1 of Section 15, a dis- • • tance of 30.00 feet to the South Right -of - Way line of the 80.00 feet Right -of -Way known as Storm Grove Road and Canal Right -of -Way, being the Point of Begin- ning, from the Point of Beginning run South 02 degrees 04 minutes 40 sec- onds West along the West line of the Northeast 'b of the Southwest % a dis- tance of 1275.61 feet to the North Right of Way line on the North Relief Canal, then South 85 degrees 50 minutes 23 seconds East along the North Right -of - Way line of the North Relief Canal. 1329.25 feet to the East line of the Southeast 'A of the Southwest 'b, then North 00 degrees 25 minutes 37 seconds East along the East line of the Southeast 'A of the Southwest 'A and Northeast '/, of the Southwest '/4, 208.21 feet to the • West Right -of -Way line Later "G" Canal, :i:a.. North 20 degrees 15 minutes 38 seconds West along the West Right -of - Way line of Lateral "G", 265.50 feet. then North 85 degrees 58 minutes 23 seconds West and Parallel to the North Right -of -Way line of the North Relief Canal. 944.97 feet, then North 02 de- grees 05 minutes 40 seconds East and Parallel to the'West line of the Northeast 'b, 849.94 feet to the South line of afore- said Storm Road and Canal Right -of - Way, then South 89 degrees 10 minutes 12 seconds West along the South Line of Storm Grove Road and Canal Right- of-Way ightof-Way 277.38 feet to the Point of Begin- ning. Containing 13.47 acres more or less. For additional information, contact the Indian River County Utilities Department at telephone (305) 567-8000, extension 460. • • Formal objections shall be submitted In writing to the Department of Utility Services at 1840 25th Street. Vero Beach, Florida 32960. All interested parties will be heard, published the 16th day of February, 1988. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY DON C. SCURLOCK, JR. CHAIRMAN 'FEBRUARY 19, 26, MARCH 4, 1988 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 1/22/88: TO: CHARLES P. BALCZUN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR THRU: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILI'1'LSB9ICES FROM: WILLIAM F. McCAIN I�- PROJECT ENGINEER CW\1 DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICE SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A 13.47 + ACRE PARCEL UTILITY SITE DATE: JANU•• 1988 ��►��1? 31415 , t O .';,•_r...1 *Al, l�1 ,- 1'1G1v: ADJOINING B'EI`I:I¢�PINE 3ACKGROUND With the construction of the (M.G.D.) wastewater treatment MAR 2 2 1988 � _ J one (1) million gallons per day facility in Gifford which is 26 BOOK 71 PAGE 325 underway, the problem of effluent disposal and or storage arises. An effluent transmission system is currently being constructed to serve Grand Harbor golf course and green belt areas. A similar transmission system is proposed to service both Hawks Nest and Bent Pine golf courses in the near future. When irrigation is used for effluent disposal the Department of Environmental Regulations requires that an alternative disposal site be available and or three (3) days of storage for the treatment plants maximum daily flow. ANALYSIS The 13.47 + Acre parcel adjoining the Bent Pine Utility site appears to be well suited for either of the aforementioned purposes. The site is large enough (allowing for D.E.R. required set back) to be used as a three (3) day plus storage facility for the entire 1 (M.G.D.) per day plant flow. Also, based on preliminary investigation and computer analysis is appears that the site is more' than adequate as an alternative percolation pond disposal site. A percolation pond system at this site should be able to accept the golf course flows in the event that conditions prevented effluent application on the golf courses. The property was appraised by Armfield-Wagner Appraisal and Research, Inc. of Vero Beach. The appraisal company (using a market approach) stated the Market Value of the fee simple interest to the property on October 13, 1987 was $150,000.00. RECOMMENDATION The Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the purchase of the 13.47 Acre parcel of land adjoining- the Bent Pine utility site for the afformentioned reasons. Utilities Director Terry Pinto advised that he brought this matter to the Commission some 30 days ago for approval of the purchase, and the seller has agreed to sell the property at the appraised. value of $150,000. However, recent legislation requires that it be advertised and go through the public hearing process. Based on the results of this public hearing, staff recommends that we purchase the property at the appraised value of $150,000. Commissioner Eggert asked if the stump dump will have any adverse effect, and Director Pinto advised that it will not. He added that funds will be coming from wastewater impact fees. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. 27 MAR 2 2 198E BOOK 71 F'nE 326 ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized the purchase of the 13.47± acre parcel of land adjoining the Bent Pint utility site for the amount of $150,000. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE AMENDING MINING AND EXCAVATION SECTION OF ZONING IN THE COUNTY CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES The hour of 9:00 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 Peach, 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 Gal in the matter of 4i4.t) 25 X* in the _ Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of L�`r.4LG lf'fa 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 pLblished 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 (SEAL) MAR 2 2 1988 j ;,} _ ;;L(Btlslness Manager) i (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indo n River County, Florida) 28 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A COUNTY ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, shall hold a public hearing at which par- ties in interest and citizens shall have an oppor- tunity to be heard. in the County Commission Chambers of the County Administration Build- ing, located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach. Florida, on Tuesday, March 22. 1988. at 9:05 A.M. to consider the adoption of an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. FLORIDA, REPEALING SEC- TION 25(r), MINING AND EXCAVATION, APPENDIX A, ZONING, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CODE OF LAWS AND ORDI- NANCES; CREATING A NEW SECTION 25 (r). EXCAVATION AND MINING; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVID- ING FOR DEFINITIONS: PROVIDING FOR PERMIT EXEMPTIONS; PROVID- ING WATER MANAGEMENT REGULA- TIONS FOR EXCAVATED LAKES; PROVIDING MINING PERMIT REGULA- TIONS; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR HAULING FILL ON PUBLIC AND PRI- VATE ROADS: PROVIDING FOR FEES; PROVIDING FOR DURATION AND COM- PLETION OF PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS: PROVIDING FOR AP- PEAL; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT: AMENDING SEC- TION 25.1(1) OF THE ZONING CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available at the Planning Department office on the second floor of the County Administration Budding. 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 the testimony and evi- dence upon which the appeal will be based. Indian River County Board of County Commissioners By: -s -Don C. Scurlock, Jr. March 2, 1988 REC IV D Mk 0 4 Mg BOOK 11 PAGE 327 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/12/88: TO: Charles Balczun County Administrator DATE: February 12, 1988 FI LE: DEPARTMENT HEAD CONCURRENCE: Obert M. Keat. ng, CP UBJECT: Proposed Amendment to Community Develop'ent Director Section 25(r) Mining and Excavation FROM: Michael K. Miller PO. REFERENCES: P&Z MEMO/MINING ORD. Chief, Environmental Planning DISK: MIKE & Code Enforcement It is requested that the data presented herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of March 22, 1988. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: Recently, the Board of County Commissioners directed the staff to make a comprehensive revision to the mining ordinance. The staff has examined issues relating to lake development and mine restoration, and limited protection for the Coastal Sand Ridge,, in addition to mining issues such as bonding, ground water quality, exemptions, and the identification of hauling routes. The financial impact of the proposed regulations has also been analyzed, and the results of the analysis are presented in an economic impact report that is attached to the agenda item. During the last 6 months, 3 workshops were conducted by the staff, and discussion focused primarily on the cost of meeting littoral zone requirements and the establishment of hauling fees to mitigate the damage to the haul routes due to sand truck traffic. By the conclusion of the workshops, the littoral zone requirements had been modified, and the concept' of hauling fees had been deleted from the proposed ordinance. The hauling fee issue was dropped with the understanding that public discussion of the need for additional revenue to repair road damage primarily caused by sand trucks will continue, and methods for generating such road repair funds may be examined in the future.. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at the January 28, 1988, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting voted 5 to 1 in favor of recommending adoption of the proposed ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: The proposed ordinance addresses three principal issues: 1. Zoning districts where mining is permitted; 2. Water management standards for lakes; and 3. Mining of the Coastal Sand Ridge. Zoning Districts - The present mining ordinance restricts mining activity to an Administrative Permit use in the A-1, Agricultural Zoning District. The proposed ordinance retains mining activity as an Administrative Permit use in the A-1, Agricultural District and expands mining activity as a Special Exception use in Residential, Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts. The proposed ordinance permits mining activity in residential zoning districts for two reasons. First, the 29 AR 2 2 1988 _ BOOK 7 F', GE •J Sandridge has been extensively mined and future mining activity will inevitably move west of the ridge; and second, mining activity is often considered a precursor to residential develop- ment and, therefore, the activity should be permitted (through the Special Exception review process) in residential districts. If mining is not permitted in residential zoning districts, either rezonings from residential to an agricultural zoning district will be attempted and/or residential zonings will be requested in agricultural districts after mining is completed. Either of these situations tend to destabilize the planning process and the validity of the comprehensive land use plan map, and therefore cannot be considered to contribute to good planning efforts. Mining activity is proposed as a Special Exception use for Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts to enable the removal of large quantities of material from the site of a major development. Water Management Standards - The proposed mining ordinance proposes to establish water management standards that would, apply to the creation or expansion of any waterbody. In the last few years, the D.E.R. and St. Johns River Water Management District have implemented requirements for certain types of stormwater management tracts that include the establishment of littoral zones. The intent of the proposed water management standards is to provide for the construction of littoral zones for waterbodies that are not of a size or type that require the construction of littoral zones from other agencies. The value of the littoral zone' for filtration of stormwater runoff, nutrient and pesticide uptake and wildlife habitat has• been well documented in the scientific literature. The littoral zone standards were examined in detail, and several alternatives were examined. Initially, the staff had proposed that 30% of the lake surface be developed as littoral zone which is consistent with St. Johns Water River Management District requirements for certain wet detention systems. This amount of littoral zone area was finally reduced in size since analysis of the amount of sand volume lost to mining showed that 23% of the sand currently mined (from a 20 acre site) would be "locked -up" and unavailable to the sand mine operator. The present littoral zone proposal reduces the minimum required littoral zone area from 30% of the lake surface to 10% of the lake surface area (for a 20 acre lake). The littoral zone is defined as the area from 1 foot above control elevation of the lake to 2} feet below control eleva- tion. The amount or area of littoral zone shall be computed at a rate of 15 square feet of littoral zone (below control elevation) per linear foot of lake shoreline. The littoral zone need. not be in a continuous band around the lake and shall not be of a slope steeper than 1 foot vertical to 6 feet horizontal. In addition, the littoral zone will need to be planted or seeded in a way that will provide 80% plant coverage within a two year time period, and wetland tree seedlings must be planted around the perimeter of the lake. Mining on the Coastal Sand Ridge - The proposed ordinance would require that no mining on the Coastal Sand Ridge shall result in an average elevation of less than 25 feet mean sea level for that portion of a project site located on the sand ridge. MAR 2 2 1988 30 BOOK 71. PAGE 329 The St. Johns River Water Management District, has determined that 25 feet MSL is a minimum average elevation that should be preserved on the Sand Ridge. Maintaining a minimum average elevation of 25' MSL on the Ridge serves the function of preserving soil overburden for filtration of potential ground- water pollutants, and for preserving hydrostatic pressure which in turn acts as a barrier against salt water intrusion from the Indian River. In acknowledging that the Sand Ridge has been impacted by previous development on the Ridge, preservation of a minimum 25 foot MSL elevation is proposed to prevent further degradation of Ridge overburden. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of adoption of the revised mining ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Bowman asked if they had worked out the littoral zone problem, and Robert Keating, Director of Planning & Development, advised that there were a number of issues that arose during the workshops in the preparation of this ordinance, One of the most controversial subjects was the littoral zone, which is the creation of the habitat areas that are on the edge of the water body. Staff started out with a pretty conservative figure from the standpoint of creating quite a bit of littoral zone and quite a bit of habitat. However, staff went back and did some cost analysis to determine how much fill would be lost if the littoral zone was extended and if the 6 to 1 ft. slopes were extended further out. The Fish & Game Commission and some others recommended that any lake that is created have 30% in a littoral zone. Staff looked at a number of standards, and instead of the recommended percentage figure, felt that the standard should be 15 -ft. of littoral zone for every one foot of shoreline. Further, it does not have to be consistent all the way around the water .body, but can be clustered in a certain area. Staff feels that is an acceptable compromise as it provides the applicant with more fill from his pit and provides a substantial amount of habitat creation. Commissioner Eggert asked about the compliance bonds, and Director Keating explained that staff has gone back and looked at 31 BOOK MAR 27 198 71 PA E330 the entire bonding procedures, and instead of one bond that.. is kind of nebulous in our present ordinance, staff recommended and the P & Z Commission approved 3 types of compliance bonds, which give the applicant the impetus to comply with the regulations, rather than a financial incentive not to. The restoration bond insures that the site is going to be put back. The road bond insures that if any road damage occurs within a quarter mile radius, the damage will be corrected or the bond will be forfeited. The compliance bond ensures that the applicant will comply with the regulations during the mining process. Commissioner Bowman noted that the ordinance does not mention how long the survey stakes should be maintained, and she felt the stakes should be maintained for the duration of the permit because they often get lost. The Commissioners indicated their agreement to the change on Page 7 -of the ordinance, sub -section (d)(3). Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing, and asked .if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Jim Gallagher, executive director for Sebastian General Partnership, felt the proposed ordinance is flawed in the respect that it lacks a definitive identification of property and surveys or legal descriptions of the property that is going to be affected. He referred specifically to Part I of the Ordinance, Section 6, sub -section (c)(4) on page 6: "If the project site is located (in whole or part) on the Atlantic Coastal Sand Ridge, no excavation governed by a mining permit shall result in an average elevation of less than twenty-five (25) feet mean sea level (MSL) for that portion of the project site located on the Sand Ridge." Mr. Gallagher felt there is a question of what constitutes "average elevation", as he did not see it defined in the ordinance as to how that will be determined. Commissioner Bird understood that staff has a map delineating what we consider to be the areas that qualify as the 32 ViAR 2 2 1988 BOOK 71 F,CE 331 Atlantic Coastal Sand Ridge, and Director Keating explained that with respect to the "average elevation", staff could define it if it is determined that it is necessary to do so. However, "average" just would be the mean of all the elevations within the defined mining site. Chairman Scurlock asked if there is any provision to appeal a decision, and Director Keating explained that all mines have to be approved through the site plan ordinance, and any decision by the P & Z Commission can be appealed to this Board. They would not necessarily have to go through the whole site plan process, however. They could come in and request the staff to give them an interpretation of whether or not that site is on the sand ridge. Zoning code interpretations are appealable to the Board of Adjustments. Chairman Scurlock just wanted to be assured that there is a provision in there that if it is a unique situation and there is a question, the Board has an opportunity to review it, and . Commissioner Bird agreed because he felt they need to know up front whether or not they are included before they spend a lot of money and time on it. Mr. Gallagher urged the Board to reject the proposed ordinanceand repeated the two main objections of the owners: 1) No exact boundaries or surveys of the sand ridge; and, 2) the ordinance is not specific how the 25 -ft. "mean" would be measured or determined. Mr. Gallagher introduced Abe Krietman, a hydrologist in the firm of Geraghty & Miller, Inc., of Palm Beach Gardens, who presented at great length and in very technical terminology his opinions regarding hydrostatic pressure, transviscosity, torturousity, chlorides, and the causes of salt water intrusion into deep and shallow wells. Commissioner Bird always understood and has been told that the weight of the sand on the sand ridge keeps the salt water MAR 2 2 1988 33 BOOK 71 F'GE 332 intrusion out, and if that is not true, then he would like to know about it. Chairman Scurlock felt the St. Johns River Water Management District is more concerned with the quantity of water whereas the Dept. of Environmental Resources is more concerned with the quality of water, but Director Keating noted that the Water District seems to be changing its position and is becoming more concerned with the quality of water. He advised that staff would have to research their files for written statements on positions taken by these agencies. Director Keating suggested that Dr. James Frazee of the Water District and other experts in the field be invited to give their input. Chairman Scurlock felt it would be a good idea to table this until we have heard opinions from Dr. Frazee and other experts, and he preferred to hold it as a special meeting to allow the Board to give it the proper amount of time. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously tabled the continuation of this Public Hearing to a time certain Special Meeting to be scheduled at an appropriate time. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN IRC AND HRS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/14/88: 34 MAR 2219 BOOK , I 1 FA GE 333 TO: Doug Scurlock, Chairman DATE: 3/14/88 FILE: Indian River Board of County Commissioners THRU: Charles Balczun, County Administrator SUBJECT: Attached Contractual Amendment FROM: Mics'l J. Galanis, M. P. H.REFERENCE: Act g Director, Indian River County Public Health Unit As required in the contract between the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services and Indian River County, for health services, we submit the attached contract amendment. The amendment is necessary to reflect the fact that the Indian River County Public Health Unit has just been "awarded" a decrease of approx- imately three thousand ($3000) dollars in WIC funds. We would appreciate this amendment being placed on the agenda of the Board of County Commissioners at your earliest convenience. If there are any further questions or we can be of further assistance, please contact me. Please note that there are six copies of the amendment. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved Amendment II to the contract between Indian River County and the Dept. of Health and Rehabilitative Services. AMENDMENT II IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD SOUTH COUNTY REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT IMPROVEMENTS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/29/88: MAR 2 2 1988 35 BOOK . 1 PACE 334 TO: CHARLES P. BALCZUN DATE: FEBRUARY 29, 1988 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR THRU: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES FROM: WILLIAM F. McCAIN, PROJECTS ENGINEER DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: SOUTH COUNTY REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT IMPROVEMENTS BACKGROUND The Department of Utility Services has retained DSS Engineers under. contract, Agreement for Professional Services for Continuing Services for the Reverse Osmosis Plant, dated March 20, 1985, for work relating to the Reverse Osmosis Plant Improvements Program. Currently, there are three contracts to be awarded within the next few months, as follows: CONTRACT #1 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT IMPROVEMENTS IRC PROJECT NO. UW -88 -01 -WC CONTRACT #2 - WELL DRILLING - REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT IMPROVEMENTS IRC PROJECT NO. UW -88 -02 -WC CONTRACT #3 - DEGASIFIER - REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT IMPROVEMENTS IRC PROJECT NO. UW -88 -03 -WC Other services will be required of DSS Engineers, Inc.; i.e., bid evaluation, and preparation and submittal to DER the application for a Construction Permit. Additional services will also be required during the construction period of these projects such as construction manage- ment and coordination, as -built drawings, and the operation and maintenance manuals for the improvements. ANALYSIS The work orders being recommended are as follows: WORK ORDER NO. DESCRIPTION 06a Services during Bidding period at a cost of $8,000.00. 18 File Application for DER general construction Permit at a cost of $2,500.00. 07a This work order will cover: 1) The as -built drawings at a cost of $3,424.00. 2) Operations and Maintenance Manuals at a cost of $3,252.00. 3) Construction management and coordination over and above the monies approved by W.O. #07 in the amount of $14,960.00. These are: A. $5,590.00 Initial Project Kick-off B. $22,280.00 for resident site inspector and associated backup. The new total for #07a is as follows: $ 3,424.00 - as -built drawings 3,252.00 - 0 & M Manuals 27,870.00 - Revised Inspection Total for projects listed (14,960.00)- W.O. #07, amount previously approved for inspection services MAR 2 2 1988 $19,586.00 - TOTAL WORK ORDER #07a 36 BOOK 71. Pa GE 335 RECOMMENDATION The Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the attached Work Authorization to DSS Engineers, Inc. to perform the aforementioned work. The cost of each item is as follows: 1) W.O. #06a - $8,000.00 2) W.O. #18 - $2,500.00 3) W.O. #07a -$19,586.00. WFM:h Attachments Chairman Scurlock realized that most of this is to rectify some of the problems we had in the original design of that plant, but noted that this does not address the storage capacity problem. Utilities Director Terry Pinto explained that part of the scope of work was to look at elevating the elevated tank, which was built almost 25 feet lower than it probably should have been in the original design by Sverdrup & Parcel. He felt we can live without doing that for almost 2 years because some time ago we put in an altitude valve and found a way to do the necessary circulation. In addition, we are going to modify a clear well that is in the center of the 2.5 gpd storage tank. That is a part of the general contracting work, and it will allow us to pick up another410o to 15% storage in the original tank. One other thing that may take place at some future time is the upgrading of the high service pumps, because the present size of these pumps does not allow them to fill, the tanks completely. MAR 2 2 1988 37 BOOK • 71 EAGE3 6 Commissioner Eggert asked the amount of the projected construction cost, and Projects Engineer Bill McCain estimated it at $2.1 million for the general construction contract; somewhere in the ballpark of $120,000 for the degasifier portion of it, and somewhere in the neighborhood of $60,000-$70,000 for the extra well that will be added. He felt we were looking at a rough total of $2.6 million. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved Work Authorizations #06a, #18, and #07a with DSS Engineers, Inc. as set out in the above memo, as recommended by staff. 38 MAR 2 2 1988 BOOK 71 FACE 337 Date: February 9, 1988 Work Authorization: Job Number: 1. Contract Reference 2. Present Title: 3. Scope of Services: 4. Budget Estimate: Approved by: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY WORK AUTHORIZATION 06A (County) 130.06 (DSS) Agreement for Professional Services for Continuing Services, for the South County Reverse Osmosis Plant dated March 20, 1985 South County RO Plant Improvements Provide additional services during Bidding Period, completion of specifications and bid documents in accordance with estimate 2/9/88 attached Date: 1��`a/F ge MAR 2 2 1988 $8,000 Submitted by: DSS ENGINEERS, INC. (.2-1a - 8e 39 BOOK 71 FnE •33S INDIAN RIVER COUNTY WORK AUTHORIZATION Date: March 2, 1988 Work Authorization: 07A (County) Job Number: 130.07 (DSS) 1. Contract Reference: • Agreement for Professional Services for Continuing Services for The South County Reverse Osmosis Plant Dated March 20, 1985. Present Title: South County RO Plant Improvements 3. Scope of Services: Services during Construction as per attachment 4. Budget Estimate: $ 19,586 Approved by: Submitted by: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY DSS ENGINEERS, INC. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: 40 SAAR 2 2 1988 B • Date: C.D. Homburg 3 - -Fe APPROVED FO CITILVY MATTERS BY T _RR CE PINTO • DIRECTOR DIV. OF UTILITY SERVICES. ROOK 7 PA E339 Date: February 9, 1988 Work Authorization: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY WORK AUTHORIZATION 18 (County) Job Number: 130.18 (DSS) 1. Contract Reference: Agreement for Professional Services for Continuing Services for the South County Reverse Osmosis Plant dated March 20, 1985 2. Present Title: South County RO Plant Improvements 3. Scone of Services: Prepare and submit Application for DER Construction Permit -- Estimate 2/9/88 attached 4. Budget,Estimate: $2,500 Approved by: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIISSIONERS /9cf-sc Approved Date Admin. • Legal (-.1_''Y"k) 7)_,1 Budget (,]...4i) 3.14 Dep't. :MAR 2 2 1988 Submitted by: DSS ENGINEERS, INC. By: Date: .? ` is — 41 APPROVED FOR U WI MATTERS N TER RA.:C i- �i N T 0 Oi> ,E. TOR OtV. OF UTILITY SERVICES BOOK 71 FA E 34O PURCHASE OF VIDEO AND CAMERA EQUIPMENT - UTILITIES DEPT. The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/3/88: TO: THRU: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTIL ERVICES FROM: CHARLES P. BALCZUN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JOHN FREDERICK LANG ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SEICES SUBJECT: VIDEO AND CAMERA EQUIPMENT DATE: MARCH 3, 1988 BACKGROUND The Department of Utility Services is embarking on several large wastewater treatment and sewer projects. There will be controversial restoration work in the Rockridge Wastewater System project as there has already been in the Gifford Wastewater System project. To prevent discrepancies and controversy, the Department proposes to purchase a VHS Camcorder, a VHS VCR, a 19" Color TV, an automatic 35mm single lens reflex camera with built-in flash, a 35-70mm lenses, a 70-210mm lenses, and protective equipment to include protective lenses, filters, and hard travel cases. The Department currently possesses a library of sanitary sewer VHS Millings. We do not, however, have the means to view them. The Department is also responsible for franchising cable television and viewing recordings of alleged poor service. The cost of obtaining the equipment necessary to pictorially document controversial situations would be less than $2,500.00. RECOMMENDATION The Department recommends purchasing these items of video• and camera equipment to prevent the possibility of any disagreement about conditions existing at easements or during inspections. We would like the funding for this equipment to be charged to the following projects: GIFFORD SEWER SYSTEM PROJECT ROCKRIDGE SEWER SYSTEM PROJECT NORTH COUNTY WASTEWATER SYSTEM PROJECT DIVISION OF FRANCHISE ADMINISTRATION ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by. Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously authorized the purchase of video and camera equipment as recommended by staff in the. above memo. 42 MAR 2 2 1988 BOOK 71 PACE 341. INSURANCE AUDIT REPORT - SIVER INSURANCE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/14/88: TO: Charles P. Balczun DATE: March 14, 1988 FILE: County Administrator Perry J. Mattes FROM: Asst. County Administrator REFERENCES: di/ SUBJECT: INSURANCE AUDIT REPORT - SIVER DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS; In 1987 Siver Insurance Management Consultants was engaged to review Indian River County's insurance program. The referenced report is the result of that engagement to date. The report is noted as "A Limited Audit" which requires a clarifying comment. Mr. Lee Custer pointed out in a conversation with this author, that the goal of an insurance audit is to point out in detail what is wrong with an insurance program. It is the opinion of both the consultant and this author that the needs of Indian River County would be far better served if the balance of the time under the contract were spent correcting what is wrong rather than describing it in detail... RECOMMENDATION AND FUNDING; Staff recommends the referenced report be accepted by the Board of County Commissioners and further that the consultant be authorized to proceed with the implementation of the recommendations of the report in lieu of a detailed audit. Funding will be accomplished from the same source, account and budget authority now existing. Chairman Scurlock asked about the Risk Manager that we were going to hire, and Administrator Balczun explained that we advertised on a number of occasions and we have interviewed 3 or 4 candidates with less than satisfactory results. However, we have advertised again, and 10-12 resumes are being reviewed at this time. Chairman Scurlock asked why OMB Director Joe Baird should be the one to respond to the 70 discussion points, because it seemed to him that the new Risk Manager would be the one to do that. Administrator Balczun agreed, but felt we all recognize that Mr. Baird is an enormously valuable resource concerning our risk 43 MAR 2 2 1988 BOOK 71 PATE 342 management program historically as he has been in charge of it for quite some time, and obviously, Siver recognizes that he knows more about it than anyone else. Commissioner Eggert asked what department the Risk Manager would be under, and Administrator Balczun advised that the Risk Manager would be under the Assistant County Administrator. Commissioner Eggert felt that Mr. Mattes should understand all of the background of our insurance matters by now, but Administrator Balczun, while certain that Mr. Mattes understands the insurance nature, maintained that Mr. Baird has the most knowledge of our program and how we got to where we are, especially in the aggregate insurance. Chairman Scurlock wondered if we could extend the existing contract with Siver if we are happy with them, because it seems inappropriate for a consultant to prepare a request for proposal and then participate in submitting a resume, so to speak, to do the work. He found that a little odd. Administrator Balczun explained that what we are suggesting to the Board is that we have a minor change of direction, which they believe is within the original scope of the RFP (request for proposal). All staff is asking the Board is for authorization to redirect the consultant to prepare requests for proposals for ,insurance instead of doing more audit and analysis work. Chairman Scurlock did not feel that was Siver's request. He felt their recommendation is that they be authorized to prepare a RFP for a fee; and then in addition to that, that they be allowed to participate in applying, in essence, for the job. It seemed to him that the recommendation should be that we are either happy or unhappy with Siver, and if we are happy, and he assumed we are, that we go ahead and extend the contract. MAR 2 2 1988 44 BOOK 71 DLE 343 Commissioner Eggert wondered why they feel they should not continue with the audit, and Administrator Balczun felt that they really have gone far enough. To go further in the audit would • give us things like why in such and such a year did someone decide that there should be limited coverage, etc. He felt it is more important to strengthen our risk management program than to develop additional historical data. Assistant County Administrator Perry Mattes felt there is some confusion regarding Siver's first recommendation: "1) Prepare written specifications (an RFP) to include necessary underwriting data and a description of the model program(s) desired by Indian River County." Mr. Mattes felt that what Sivers is suggesting is to prepare the specs to take the insurance renewal program to bid, and staff concurs that needs to be done. We need to bid our insurance policies, which come up for renewal October 1st. Commissioner Eggert understood this would open it up to the many insurance agencies that have been wanting to get into the County, and Mr. Mattes confirmed that it would. Administrator Balczun explained that Siver could have done that under the original RFP we sent out for the purpose of having a consultant. However, at our meeting in August or early September of last year, the Board restricted their activities to reporting and auditing until otherwise authorized. That language is why we are here today. Commissioner Bird asked how it would affect our contract with Siver if we redirect them today, and Administrator Balczun explained that they would continue under the payment schedule of our existing contract. Their original RFP anticipated that they would be doing all the work for between $20,000-$30,000, and they agreed that they would advise us when they were around the $20,000 figure. Right now, they are at approximately $20,200, which is some $9700 less than the top of the range originally proposed. AR 2 2 1988 45 BOOK 71 PAGE 344 Commissioner Bird felt that maybe we do need some outside expertise since all of these policies are coming up for renewal in October and since we don't have a Risk Manager on board as yet. Chairman Scurlock asked what fee is anticipated for Siver to handle this, and Administrator Balczun stated that we do not have any ballpark numbers at this time, but felt that what we will have to do, assuming the Board authorizes them to proceed, is to list alt of our insurances and have Siver estimate upfront how he is going to allocate his cost against them. Commissioner Bird suggested that they come back with an update as to what we owe him up to this point and what the anticipated additional cost would be for us to redirect them. Chairman Scurlock felt that when we see some of the additional activities they plan on providing, perhaps we would not need a Risk Manager. Administrator Batczun stated that he did not agree with. all the things they have suggested, and stressed that he would never recommend that the Board approve some of the things they have suggested as a matter of policy. His key interest in this issue is that Siver is now in a position to provide us with a very sound jumping off point from which to start a very good risk management program. Chairman Scurlock envisioned us having our own risk management department which would include safety instruction, toss control, etc., and believed that could reduce our experience ratio significantly. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously directed Siver (or staff) to go ahead and prepare a final scope of services with a dollar amount and bring it back to the Board for approval. 46 UR221988 BOOK 71 F$GE 345 AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF OLD JAIL The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/16/88: TO: Charles P. Balczun DATE: March 16, 1988 County Administrator FILE: SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF OLD JAIL.. Perry J. Mattes /)`' FROM: Asst. County Administrator REFERENCES: DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS At their regular meeting on March 15, 1988, the Board of County Commissioners selected the old jail property as the site for the new library. In order to proceed in a timely manner, staff needs to proceed with planning for the demolition of the old jail. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners authorize the removal of existing gas tanks by. the Public Works Department and letting of bids for demolition of the old jail. Administrator Balczun stated that the County has to begin doing some things on the old jail site, such as moving the radio tower, which involves the FCC, etc. That alone could amount to $10,000, and technically, we don't have an approved budgetary line item nor appropriated funds. He did not want to start to incur costs without the Board's approval, after which Director Baird would come back with an appropriate line item with which to transfer monies. Commissioner Eggert did not want to proceed to level the old jail before having the rezoning in place for the new library, but Chairman Scurlock felt there are things that have to be done even if the library wasn't an issue, such as securing that facility and incurring landfill charges. Commissioner Bird wondered if there may be a use for some of the old buildings, but Administrator Balczun emphasized that the buildings were in too bad of shape and were actually hazardous. 47 BOOK 71 ME 346 MAR 2 2 1988 Commissioner Eggert recalled that when the drug rehab group tried to see if they could renovate anything in that area, they found that the cost was prohibitive. OMB Director Joe Baird pointed out that under generally accepted accounting principals, we are allowed to capitalize demolition costs as a cost of putting a new asset in place. He would have to check his work papers, but he believed we budgeted $10,000 in Building & Grounds this year for demolition purposes to try and clear up the area after the Sheriff vacated the premises. Commissioner Eggert stated that she had estimated the cost of the demolition at $300,000, and Chairman Scurlock suggested that the Board authorize up to $25,000 initially, and then do all the bookkeeping and paper work with respect to what accounts it will be charged to. Director Baird asked if the Board wanted those costs charged to the construction fund for the new Jail or out of the general fund. Chairman Scurlock felt the library was going to acquire the land basically for whatever the demolition costs were, which we believed would be around $300,000, and suggested that the actual costs for demolition should not exceed $300,000. Commissioner Wheeler felt that we would be throwing in another $100,000 to the library since we have a liability value of $400,000 on that site. He felt even though the County owns that property, we should sell it for that value, and then if we go over that figure or under that figure in demolition costs, the County would absorb it out of the $400,000. Director Baird explained that the property waspurchased with general fund money back in 1920 by the Sheriff. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by. Commissioner Bowman, that the Board authorize demolition costs not to exceed $350,000. 48 BOOK 71 PAGE 347 MAR 2 2 1988 Under discussion, Commissioner Bird stated that because the demolition is related to preparing the site for the new library, he would not vote for the Motion because he is opposed to the old jail site for the new library. Administrator Balczun asked if the makers of the Motion would consider including authorization to allow the transfer of anything salvagable on that site, such as air conditioners, generators, etc., to any of the County departments that might have a need. Commissioner Wheeler wanted to see the rubble from the jail site and the fill coming from the hole for the new Library used to build the 13 -ft. berm at the firing range. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION, with the amendment for authorization for staff to salvage. The Motion carried by a vote of 4-1, Commissioner Bird dissenting. Commissioner Bowman hoped the Public Works Department would use due caution in moving the gas tanks, and Administrator Balczun confirmed that would be done only under expert supervision. TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/16/88: MAR 2 2 1988 49 BOOK I 1 P CE 348 TO : CHARLES P. BALCZUN . COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SUBJECT : TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DATE MARCH 16, 1988 Traffic Engineering Division employee George McAree experienced and on-the-job injury on June 26, 1987. He attempted to return to work immediately after the injury, but was able to do so only for a short period. July 10, 1987.was his last day of work. He suffered a herniated disc, and has had surgery to correct the problem. Mr. McAree is currently being paid under the provisions of our Worker's Compensation policy. He is not expected to be able to return to work until June. Division Head Mike Orr has requested that we hire a temporary employee to alleviate the loss of Mr. McAree. The position would a Maintenance Worker at an hourly rate of $4.77. The temporary employee would be limited to a period of 3 months, 29 days, and receive no County benefits other than the statutorily mandated social security and worker's compensation coverage. It is requested that this matter be brought before the Board to secure their approval to create one temporary Maintenance Worker position as stipulated above. m. A./Blankenship, �Jr�. ,f AEP Director of Personnel ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved a temporary Maintenance Worker position for Traffic Engineering, as recommended by staff. WATER THEFT - ILLEGAL CONNECTION TO COUNTY WATER The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/22/88: TO: CHARLES P. BALCZUN DATE: MARCH 22, 1988 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR THRU: TERRANCE G. PIN DIRECTOR OF UTILITY FROM: JOHN F. LANG ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST SUBJECT: WATER THEFT ICES BACKGROUND Meter boxes for water services on individual lots were pin -locked in Kingswood Estates in 1987. The Department of Utility Services responded to a request to install a water meter at 1460 56th Square MAR 2 2 088 50 BOOK 71 PAGE 349 oh -1-13-88. The request was phoned in, in the week prior co the installation. The original application was filed 6-24-87 with a tentative service date of 8-1-87. The Department's employee, Norman Credit, •noticed an illegal tap on the water service as well as the broken pin -lock beside the disturbed meter box. The Sheriff's Department was notified and a complaint was registered prior to the Deputy Sheriff's arrival. Alan Schommer, the contractor, admitted that he had ordered Bobby's Plumbing to break into the meter box and illegally tap into the water service. He offered to pay "for the couple of thousand gallons" of water that he feels the site used. He stated this action occurred on January 11, 1988. ANALYSIS The water hookup was installed within a reasonable amount of time from when Mr. Schommer requested service. If Mr. Schommer needed water sooner the meter could have been installed in June of 1987. There simply was not a reason to break into the meter box. The costs incurred by the Department are five hundred and fifty dollars ($550.00). RECOMMENDATION The Department of Utility Services has spoken to the State Attorney's office and they are ready to pursue prosecution in this instance of vandalism and theft. The Department requests the direction from the Board of County Commissioners whether to pursue the prosecution of Mr. Schommer or allow restitution covering the described damages. John Lang, Environmental Specialist; stated that staff is asking the Board whether to pursue the prosecution of Mr. Schommer or allow restitution covering the described damages. Apparently Mr. Schommer called in for the water service and talked with one of the ladies in the Billing Office, but the reason heave for the illegal connection is that he needed the 9 service. Commissioner Bird asked what costs were included in the $550 figure, and Mr. Lang explained that cost includes only the expense of sending out an investigator, work orders, secretarial time, repairs of the damage that was done to the meter, etc. We don't know how much water was used. The State Attorney's Office has said that they would be wilting to file action. Commissioner Bowman asked if this is a misdemeanor or a felony, and Attorney Vitunac explained that would depend on the value of the water. 51 ih._ MAR 2 2 1988 BOOK 71 Dr.,E350 Utilities Director Terry Pinto advised that there is a specific State statute for tampering; it is not for the stealing of the water. It is a very widely -used statute, which was created for tampering with electric, water, wastewater, gas, and cable TV. Commissioner Wheeler asked if the person in question was notified of this meeting today, and Director Pinto advised that Mr. Schommer had not been notified. He explained that before this came about, they had several meetings with the Sheriff's Department and the State Attorney's Office about this type of problem happening. The State Attorney's recommended several steps to take if such a case came up, the first of which is to notify the Sheriff's Department. That was done, and they went out and did all the recording, and the State Attorney's Office has said that they will prosecute if the County wanted them to go ahead with that. We were proceeding with that, but yesterday the person in question came in and said he was willing to make restitution for whatever damage was done; and wanted the Utilities Dept. to issue an order not to prosecute. Director Pinto stated that he did not want the authority to make that type of decision, and felt that the Board should make a policy decision today on how to handle all such cases. Commissioner Wheeler did not feel that this matter should be before the Board today since a law. has been violated, and Commis- sioner Bird agreed, because if someone broke into this building and stole a typewriter and then wanted to make restitution, he did not feel we would accept that. If a crime has been committed, iit should be settled just like any other violation of the law. He asked if we have the ability to ask that the State Attorney's office go ahead and prosecute and at the same time recover the County's loss. Attorney Vitunac advised that when the matter is taken into court by the State Attorney's Office, the County Judge would have the power to recover our $550. 52 MAR 221988 BOOK 71 FGE 351 Director Pinto understood then that the Board's direction to staff is to go through the legal process when a crime is committed, and the Board indicated that their policy direction is that when a crime has been committed, staff is to have the State Attorney's Office file action against the property owner. ADDED ITEM -- NEGOTIATIONS WITH LOW BIDDERS ON THE ROCKRIDGE SEWER PROJECT Utilities Director Terry Pinto explained that is is not specifically for negotiating the low bid; it is to discuss with the lower bidder the potential of issuing a change order which would reduce the amount of this low bid. There are certain types of negotiations that the EPA does not like to see, but they have said that an issuance of a change order is well within their ability to approve; they would have to give final approval because it is a federally funded program. We have met with some of the suppliers of material and with the engineers, and we think we can reduce the costs of this project down to the area of the original estimate. Director Pinto recommended that we go ahead and do that. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized staff to discuss with the lower bidder on the Rockridge Sewer Project the possibility of a change order and then come back to the Board with a recommendation simultaneously with the award of bid and the change order if we get an agreement. Director Pinto reported that 275 people out of 413 have signed the authorization form, and explained why the authorization forms are so important. This is a federally funded project and our estimates are that we would be looking at $4300 53 W M22 1988 •80015 • 71 PAGE 352 1 of cost per unit, which will include the County wastewater impact fee. This actual system will not only have lines in the street, there actually will be a little pumping system, which is a conversion of their septic tank, that pumps into the main lines. The EPA will not grant funds if we do not have the ability and the responsibility of going in and maintaining that facility. It cannot be one that is maintained by the homeowner; the people must sign an authorization form in order to allow us to enter their property. If the people do not sign a form, it doesn't mean that the project will not get built. The way it looks now is that we would bypass that property, and then, after the project is completed, notify them that wastewater facilities are available and that it will become their total responsibility to build the facility on their property, make the connection and pay 100% of the cost. We still would assess them the portion of the cost of thelines that go past their property. When you look at the whole project, the per unit cost comes to almost $9,000 per unit, of which 55% at this point is being picked up by the federal government. Director Pinto noted that he and Chairman Scurlock are going to be talking with the EPA shortly, because there is a possibility that we may be granted another 20%, which would reduce the $4300 cost per unit. He stressed that is only a possibility at this time. NORTH COUNTY LIBRARY AMENDED SURVEY (Tabled from Meeting of 3/15/88) The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/15/88: MAR 2 2 1988 54 BOOK 71 PAGE 353 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Chairman, Public Library Advisory Board DATE: March 15, 1988 SUBJECT: North County Library I recommend that the County Commission approve the amended survey and the new purchase contract for the North County Community Library. ' Attorney Vitunac advised that this item should be retabled, but Chairman Scurlock noted that we have a request for conceptual approval. Commissioner Eggert showed the drawings of the original site and drawings of the site as redefined, which includes a service road from Roseland Road into Laconia. They were asked to square off what is essentially the west side so that we would get a good viewing side and a good building area. This takes us up to 136,000 square feet, which takes us from $78,000 to $81,600. Commissioner Eggert felt the extra cost is well worth it. She pointed out that the drawing shows that there are some pipes that have to be moved, and this way we will be able to keep the easements for those pipes out in the parking lot. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously gave conceptual approval. DISCUSSION RE ORDINANCE ON LATE NIGHT RETAIL STORES The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/8/88-:' 55 MAR 22 198E Booz 71 FACE 354 nce � g2NISZ., he Board of County Commissioners of0firdian River County, Florida THROUGH: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney FROM: Sharon Phillips Brennan, Assistant County Attorney SF DATE: March 8, 1988 SUBJECT: Late Night Retail Stores Ordinance This office was requested to notify the Board of any action taken by the City of Vero Beach concerning the referenced ordinance. On March 1, 1988, the City adopted the attached ordinance which, among other things, requires Late• Night Retail Stores to either: 1. have a minimum of two (2) employees on the premises from 11:00 p.m. until closing or 7:00 a.m., whichever occurs first; or 2. construct a self-contained pay booth meeting standards contained in the ordinance for protection of the cashier(s); or 3. install an audio visual monitoring system which allows security personnel live access to the operation 24 hours a day. If the Board requires further information about this type of ordinance, I will be happy to provide it. Commissioner Eggert asked if anyone is interested in taking this ordinance or a similar ordinance to Public Hearing. Chairman Scurlock really had a problem with interfering with private business, and Commissioner Bird felt that he would like to observe how the various cities' ordinances work before we jump into one. Chairman Scurlock felt it is a labor/management problem, but Commissioner Bowman pointed out that labor is not organized and it is either take the risk or don't take the job. Commissioner Wheeler felt that this is a bandaid effect and in the long haul, it would be putting more people at risk, and he would not be in support of it. WAR 2 2 1988. 5 6 BOOK l 1 F''E 355 Chairman Scurlock believed the majority of the Board wants to see how other cities' ordinances are doing. MAIN LIBRARY BUILDING PROGRAM The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/15/88: MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert, Chairman, Public Library Advisory Board DATE: March 15, 1988 SUBJECT: Main Library Building Program The Public Library Advisory Board recommends that you approve the Main Library Building Program for a 35,000 square -foot one-story library building and requests that a RFP be sent out for an architect. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, that the Board approve the Main Library Building Program for a 35,000 sq. ft. one-story library building and authorized that an RFP be sent out for an architect to build it. Under discussion, Commissioner Bird asked if this would be for a facility that could be built on any site, and Commissioner Eggert stated that the only site this could not go on is someplace under 3.08 acres, and Chairman Scurlock noted that the only place this could not go is on the Grace Lutheran site or the Health Building site. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion carried by a vote of 4-1, Commissioner Bird dissenting. 57 BOOK (1 FAGE 356 MAR 22, 19 VACANCY ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL Commissioner Bird announced that we have received a copy of resignation from Helen Wright from the Economic Opportunity Council, creating an opening on the board of directors of this council. Apparently,this would be his reappointment, and he asked the Board and the media to take note and if anyone has any suggestions for this appointment, he would appreciate them letting him know. Commissioner Wheeler announced that he has an opening to fill on that council also. There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 11:40 o'clock A.M. ATTEST: MAR 2 2 1988 Clerk Chairman 58 Book 7 ig,E357