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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 3, 1990
9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1840 25th STREET
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Carolyn K. Eggert, Chairman James E. Chandler, County Administrator
Richard N. Bird, Vice Chairman
Margaret C. Bowman • Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
Don C. Scurlock, Jr..'.
Gary C..Wheeler Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board
9:00 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION - Rev. Elmer Vogelsang
Immanuel Baptist Church
3.
4.
1.
5.
'pproved with a note
,n page 58.
6.
•pproved.
pproved.,
-pproved.
pproved:
pproved.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
Item 10-H-4 under Utilities was moved to 8-B-2 as it
was advertised as a Public -Hearing.
(Res. approving prelim. assessment for water distribution
system in. Summperplace west and Spring Place) see-below-
APPROVAL
ow-APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of Regular
Meeting of 2/27/90
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Received and Placed on File in
the Office of Clerk to the Board:
Minutes of Annual Meeting of
,Landowners of Indian River Farms
'Water Control District, Feb. 23, 1990;
and 1990 Annual Engineers Report,
Indian River Farms Water Control
District
B. Request from Sheriff for $10,310
from Law Enforcement Trust Fund
(Letter dated 3/26/90)
C. Release County. Utility Liens
(Memorandum dated 3/28/90)
D. Budget Amendment 054, To
Tax, National Bike Race
(Memorandum dated 3/28/90)
E. Budget Amendment 055, Utilities
(Memorandum dated 3/28/90)
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Additions to Agenda continued
2. Commissioner Scurlock's report on NACo Conference.
APR 31990 3. Commissioner Bird's report on Treasure Coast Private Industry,
C'ouncil's award presentation in Washington, D.C.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
Approved. F. Final Plat Approval for
Sandpointe West Subdivision
(Memorandum dated 3/26/90)
G. Surplus Property, Ice Machine
Approved. - (Memorandum dated 3/22/90)
Approved. H. Agreement, IRC and Mr/Mrs. Greene
....Temporary Water Service
(Memorandum dated 3/26/90)
7.
CLERK TO THE BOARD
N6ne-
9:05 AM 8.
A. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
Approved staff's
Malcolm Levy Public Nuisance
rec.
Abatement Appeal, Lot 1,
Block 10 Whispering Palms
S/D Unit 4
(Memorandum dated 3/28/90)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adopt Res. 90-41 as amended - the
increase was decreased by .13Q.
Harris Sanitation Residential
Approved staff's rec-. Also staff
to Rate Increase and Increase in
look into uniform collection of
solid waste with all our haulers
Franchise Fees from One Percent
by -Oct. 1, 1990.
to Six Percent Annually
(Memorandum dated 3/23/90)
Res. 90-42 ad ted and
approved staffTs rec.
2. Item moved from 10 H. 4
9.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
None
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DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
None
B. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Approval of FY -90 Emergency
Approved..
Management Assistance (EMA)
Agreement -
(Memorandum dated 3/19/90) t
C. GENERAL SERVICES
Approved.
IRC Public Health Unit
Construction Agreement
(Memorandum dated 3/27/90) r
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D. LEISURE SERVICES
"None
E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
None
F. PERSONNEL
None
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10.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS - CONTINUED
G. PUBLIC WORKS
1)' Request from IRC Farm Bureau -
Approved Alt. 1 subject to
to Construct and Donate to the
license agreement being
approved.
County a 31,850 sq. ft. Livestock/
Agricultural Building to be
Located at the County Fairground
(Memorandum dated 3/28/90)
2) Request from St. Jude Children's
Approved.
Research Hospital to Barricade
16th Street Parking Lot for
Bike-A-Thon on April 14, 1990
(Memorandum dated 3/28/90)-
(. UTILITIES
Approved.
1) Developer's Agreement, Old Sugar
Mill Estates, Unit 7
(Memorandum dated 3/22/90)
2) Wage Rates, Water and Wastewater
Approved.
Plant Operators
(Memorandum dated 3/23/90)
3) Utilities Rate Consultant
Approved.
Agreement
(Memorandum dated 3/27/90)
4) Resolution No. 3 for Summerplace,
See 8 B. 2.
Spring Place and Oceanaire Heights
Water Distribution System
(Memorandum dated 3/23/90)
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Request to Set Public Hearing to.Disclaim
Res.
and Renounce Any Right of County and the
e
adoptedd..
Public in and to a "Road" in Sun Acres S/D
(Memorandum dated 3/26/90)
12.
COMMISSIONERS ITEMS
A. CHAIRMAN CAROLYN K. EGGERT
B. VICE CHAIRMAN RICHARD N. BIRD
No action
Report on Treasure Coast Private Industry Council Conference
in Washington.
C. COMMISSIONER MARGARET C. BOWMAN
D. CO1*1ISSIONER DON .C. SCURLOCK, JR.
No'action.
Report on NACO Conference in Washington.
E. COMMISSICNER GARY C. WHEELER
Approved Res. 90-4.4.
Resolution in Support of Florida
Attorney to prepare.
-Drug Free Legislation
13. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
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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 EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL WILL
BE BASED.
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Tuesday, April 3, 1990
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, April 3, 1990,
at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Carolyn K. Eggert, Chairman;
Richard N. Bird, Vice Chairman; Margaret C. Bowman; Don C.
Scurlock, Jr.; and Gary C. Wheeler. Also present were James E.
Chandler, 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.
Reverend Elmer Vogelsang of Immanuel Baptist Church gave the
invocation, and Commissioner Bowman led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
Chairman Eggert advised that Item 10-H-4 under Utilities is
actually a public hearing and will be moved to 8-13-2.
Commissioner Scurlock requested the addition to today's
Agenda of a brief report on the NACo Conference in Washington,
D. C.
Commissioner Bird wished to report on his recent trip to
Washington, D.C. to attend a presentation of a national award to
the Treasure Coast Private Industry Council.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously transferred
and added the above items.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions
to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 27, 1990.
Commissioner Bowman asked Commissioner Scurlock if that was
really what he said in the second paragraph on Page 58 about 66th
Avenue dead -ending at Wabasso Road.
Commissioner Scurlock confirmed that is what he said, but it
is incorrect. Sixty-sixth Avenue doesn't dead end at CR -510; it
is 58th Avenue that dead ends at CR -510.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 2/27/90 as amended.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Report
Received and Placed on File in the Office of the Clerk to
the Board:
Minutes of Annual Meeting of Landowners of Indian River
Farms Water Control District, February 23, 1990; and 1990
Annual Engineers Report, Indian River Farms Water Control
District
B. Request from Sheriff for $10,310 from Law Enforcement
Trust Fund
The Board reviewed the following letter dated 3/26/90:
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P. O. BOX 608 MEMBER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
PHONE 369-6700 MEMBER OF NATIONAL SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
March 26, 1990 VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32961-0608
Honorable Carolyn Eggert, Chairperson
Indian•River County Board of Commissioners
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Dear Ms. Eggert:
I would like to be placed on the consent agenda at the
commission meeting on'Tuesday, April 3, 1990 to have approved an
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expenditure of $10,310 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
Expenditures are as follows:
$3,076.00 - Polaroid MP -4 system for Identification Section
$ 670.00 - 2 microcassette transcribers $335 each
$1,995.00 - 3 Uniden CP 200 Cellular phone $665 each
$ 550.00 - 101 Mos Chip Video Camera $550 each
$ 19.00 --AC adapter for Video Camera $19 each
$4,000.00 - This is a one time expenditure for the Criminal
Investigations Division for a confidential investigation.
If you would please check this trust fund you will note that the
Indian River County Sheriff's Department has deposited over
$50,000 into this account over the last 30 days.
If you have any questions or further information is required,
please feel free to contact me.
Sincer ly,
R. T. "Tim" Dobeck, Sheriff
Indian River County
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved
Budget Amendment 056 for an expenditure of $10,310 from
the Law Enforcement Trust Fund as set out in the above
request by Sheriff Dobeck.
TO: Members of the Board SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT
of County Commissioners
NUMBER: 056
FROM: Joseph A. Baird, OMB Directo DATE: April 11, 1990
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C. Release of County Utility Liens
BOOK 7-9 PAGE 731
The Board reviewed the following letter dated 3/28/90:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
rFROM: Sandy Bartolucci - County Attorney's Officd'' -
DATE: March 28, 1990
SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA - BCC MEETING 4/4/90
RELEASE COUNTY UTILITY LIENS
I have prepared the following routine lien -related documents
and request the Board authorize the Chairman to execute
them:
Release of Special Assessment Lien
ROCKRIDGE SEWER PROJECT
Tax I.D. #01-33-39-00036-0220-00004.0
in the name of GEORGE W. CURBOY
Release of Special Assessment Lien
ROCKRIDGE SEWER PROJECT
Tax I.D. ##12-33-39-00003-0010-00005.0
in the name of JOHN M. JEFFREY and HESTER R. JEFFREY
Satisfaction of Impact Fees
Lot 25, Block L, Indian River Heights, Unit 8
in the name of JACK HOCKMAN and NORMA HOCKMAN
Back-up information for the above documents is on file in
the County Attorney's Office.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved
the release of the above listed assessment liens, as
recommended by staff.
RELEASES ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
D. Budget Amendment 054
- Tourist Tax
- National
Bike Race
Decrease
1.
REVENUE
The Board reviewed
the following
memo dated
3/28/90:
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
DATE: March 28, 1990
SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT 054 -
TOURIST TAX -
NATIONAL BIKE RACE
CONSENT AGENDA
FROM: Joseph A. Bair
�@--
OMB Director
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
The Tourist Development Council approved funding the Sunrise Rotary
Club National Cycle Race in the amount of $15,000 from the Tourist
Tax District I funds.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve
budget amendment 054.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved
Budget Amendment 054 in the amount of $15,000 from the
Tourist Tax District I funds to fund the Sunrise Rotary
Club National Cycle Race.
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
FROM: Joseph A. Baird,
OMB Director
SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT
NUMBER: 054
DATE: March 28, 1990
Entry
Number
Funds-/Department/Account Name
Account Number
Increase
Decrease
1.
REVENUE
TOURIST TAX/
Cash Forward - October 1
119-000-389-040.00
S 15.00o P
0
EXPENSE
TOURIST TAX
Vero Beach - District I
119-110-572-088.11
15,000
0
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E. Budget Amendment 055 -_Utilities
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/28/90:
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
DATE: March 28, 1990
SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT 055 —
UTILITIES
CONSENT AGENDA
FROM: Joseph A. Baird/�
OMB Director
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
The attached budget amendment reflects an increase in costs to the
Utility Department due to the expansion of the system. The large
increase in the sewer department Debt Service in the amount of
$460,000 is due to the early completion of the Gifford Sewer Project.
This item was not budgeted in the Utility operating budget; however,
the Debt Service was capitalized in the original bond issue;
therefore, the cash was available in the Gifford Capital Project
fund. Debt Service was increased in the water department by $70,000
to reflect a change in the allocation of utilities overall debt.
Engineering Services were increased in the sewer department to
reflect the obligation with Post, Buckley, Schuh, and Jernigan to
develop the master plan. The increase of the Engineering Services
budget in the water department is due to the expansion and costs of
taking over utility systems.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve
budget amendment 055.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved
Budget Amendment 055 - Utilities, as set out in the
above staff recommendation.
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
FROM: Joseph A. Baird, OMB Direct
o`r�
SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT
NUMBER: 055
DATE: 03-28-90
Entry
Number
Funds/Department/Account Name
Account Number
Increase
Decrease
1.
REVENUE
Utilities
Interest Investment
471-000-343-010.00
9 170.000
0
Cash Forward - October 1
471-000-389-040.00
630.00
0
EXPENSE
Utilities Sewer
Engineering Services
471-218-536-033.13
190,000
0
Debt Service Interest
481-218-536-077.21
460,000
0
Utilities Water
Engineering Services
471-219-536-033.13
80,000
0
Debt Service Interest
471-219-536-077.21
70,000
0
F. Final Plat Approval for Sandpointe West Subdivision
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/26/90:
TO: James E. Chandler
County Administrator
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE:
Obert 11. Keatin AI
Community Developrgentf,D' ector
THROUGH: Stan Boling, AICP
Planning Director
FROM: Christopher D. Rison 009--
Staff Planner, Current Development
DATE: March 26, 1990
SUBJECT: FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR SANDPOINTE WEST SUBDIVISION,
SD -86-10-103
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular
meeting of April 3, 1990.
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DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
The total Sandpointe Subdivision is a 100 lot subdivision of a ±52
acre parcel of land located immediately south of the Seagrove
Subdivision and lying on both sides of S.R. A.1.A. On October 8,
1987, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary
plat -for the subdivision. Subsequently, the project was split
into two phases; one on each side of S.R. A.1.A. On May 31, 1988,
the Board of County Commissioners granted final plat approval for
that portion of Sandpointe Subdivision lying to the east
(oceanside) of S.R. A.1.A. The developers are now seeking final
plat approval for that portion which lies west (riverside) of S.R.
A.l.A. as Sandpointe West consisting of 57 lots on a ±29 acre
parcel of land. The subject property is zoned RS -3, Single Family
Residential (3 units per acre) and has an LD -1, Low Density 1 (up
to 3 units per acre) land use designation. The proposed building
density is 1.97 units per acre.
The owner, Wildfield Properties of Florida, Inc., is now request-
ing final plat approval and has submitted the following:
1. a final plat in conformance with the approved preliminary
plat;
2. a cost estimate for remaining required improvements certified
by the project engineer;
3. a contract for construction of remaining required improve-
ments;
4. a letter of credit securing the construction contract.
ANALYSIS:
Most of the required improvements have been constructed by the
developer. Some improvements have yet to be constructed. A
contract for the construction of required improvements has been
submitted, as well as a letter of credit, covering these remaining
improvements. The County Attorney's Office has reviewed and
approved the submitted contract for construction and the corre-
sponding letter of credit. The Public Works Department has
inspected the completed portion of the improvements and has
reviewed the certified cost estimate and deemed it acceptable.
The County and City of Vero Beach Utilities Departments have no
objection to final plat approval.
All applicable requirements regarding final plat approval have
been satisfied.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant
final plat approval for Sandpointe West Subdivision, authorize the
Chairman to execute the submitted contract for construction of
required improvements, and accept the letter of credit which
guarantees the construction contract.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously granted
final plat approval for Sandpointe West Subdivision,
authorized the Chairman to execute the submitted
contract for construction of required improvements, and
accepted the letter of credit which guarantees the
construction contract, as recommended by staff.
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS IS ON FILE IN
THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
G. Surplus Property - Road & Bridge Ice Machine
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/22/90:
DATE: MARCH 22, 1990
TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THRU: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: H.T. "SONNY" DEAN, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERV S
SUBJECT: SURPLUS PROPERTY
BACKGROUND:
Road and Bridge recently replaced their ice machine due to
deterioration and cost of repairs were exorbitant. This machine is
without commercial value.
ANALYSIS:
Indian River Community College, through their air conditioning and
refrigeration vocational school personnel has expressed a desire to
use the above ice machine in their program.
In accordance with Florida Statues 274,06, "if the property is
without commercial value it may be donated, destroyed, or abandoned."
RECOMMENDATIONS•
Based on the above staff recommends the above ice machine, Serial
Number 81040078, County Asset Number 3631, be declared surplus
property and donated to Indian River Community College.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously declared
the Road & Bridge ice maker as surplus property and
donated it to Indian River Community College, as
recommended by staff.
H. Temporary Water Service Agreement - Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Greene
DATE:
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/26/90:
MARCH 26, 1990
TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
THRU: TERRANCE G. PINTO /:�
DIRECTOR OF UTILIT E ICES
PREPARED WILLIAM F. MCC
AND STAFFED CAPITAL PROD E INEER
BY: DEPARTMENT OF U VICES
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND MR. AND MRS. GREENE
TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE
BACKGROUND
Mr. and Mrs. Greene have requested that temporary water service be
installed from the temporary water line on 48th Court to service
their property at 4855 16th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32962, prior
to the installation of a water main on 48th Court.
ANALYSIS
The Agreement states that the Indian River County Department of
Utility Services (IRCDUS) shall provide temporary water service to
4855 16th Street until such time that a water line is constructed on
48th Court by assessment. The' Greenes agree to pay all fees
required to make this connection. They further agree to participate
in the assessment and to reconnect to this water line as required by
IRCDUS.
RECOMMENDATION
The Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of
County Commissioners approve the attached Agreement with the Greenes
on the Consent Actenda .
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved
the temporary water service agreement between IRC and
Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Greene.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
MALCOLM LEVY PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT APPEAL -- LOT #1, BLOCK
10 -- WHISPERING PALMS SUBDIVISION UNIT 4
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/28/90:
James E. Chandler
Cmunty Administrator
DEPARTMENT HEAD CONCURRENCE
Robert M. Feat ct. A
Community Developmen'Director
FROM: Roland M. DeBlois,AICP
Chief. Environmental Planning
DATES March.28. 1990
SUBJECTS 1Valgolm Levy Public nuisance Abatement Appeals
Lot' 1, Block 10. Whispering Palms S/D Unit 4
It is remueated that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular ;
meeting of April 3, 1990.
DESCRIPTION .AND _CONDITIONS.:
At the March 13. 1990 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.
Mr. Leve raised the concern that the public nuisance condition
abated on the old water treatment plant site in Whispering Palms
Subdivision was not exclusive to property under his ownership.
Father. Mr. Levy's position was that the fence surrounding the
treatment plant property encroached onto adjacent Lot 14, under
separate ownership. Mr. Levy also challenged the accuracy of -the
County Road and Bridge abatement cost calculations. As per the
Board's direction, county staff have since surveyed the subiect
property and have re-examined abatement cost calculations. for the
Board's further consideration.
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS:
The recant county survey of Lots 1. 2, and 14, Block 10, Whispering
Palms Subdivision Unit 4 reveals that the existing fence
9urroundinq'.the old water treatment plant site does in fact
encroal.h onto Lot 14 (Gee the attached survey) . It is estimated
that mnnrr.)xlm?t-?1v one-gnartar (t/4) of the area contained within
the existing feince is property riot under Mr. Levy's ownership (Lot
14). Tn that s=taff made the assmmntion •that the fenced area Was
romnletely on Mr. Levy's ure.)Dertu, the owner of Lot 14 was not.duly
motif Led of fhso r_nblic nuisance.
County Road anA. 3ridae staff hatre re-examined the abatement cost
calculations, •a.nd ha -9 confirmed that the original calculations are
cOrredt.
RECONMF.11DATION
Based on the estimated area of r•iblic nuisance abatement pot on
property-o'h/hed by Mr. Lavv, staff recommends that the $9.873.06
a"ad9ment be reduced by one-quarter, to 'the amount of $7. 404.80.
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SURVEYED FOR AND CERTIFIED TO THE BOARD OF COfAMOSiONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. FLORIDA
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lots I and 2. Black 10, Whispering Pawns 5/0
Unit 4. as recorded in Plat Book S. P1ge 11
of the Public Records of Indian River Counfy,
Florida.
SURVEYORS CERTIFICATION
1. Charles A. Cramer, hereby certify that this
surveywas made on the ground under my
immedialR Subervil.On, in a=OrCancs with the
provisions of Chaster ZINN - 6 of the Florida
Administrative Code, pursuant to Chapter 4T2
of the Florida SIOMIIGS.'
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1840 251h St. Vero Beoca, FL 32960
( 407) 567- SCCO
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Roland DeBlois, Chief of Code Enforcement, advised that
based on the estimated area of public nuisance abatement not on
property owned by Mr. Levy, staff is recommending that the
$9,873.06 assessment be reduced by one-quarter, to the amount of
$7,404.80.
Malcolm Levy, 1601 Marine Isle Way, Jupiter, Florida,
outlined very briefly the public nuisance abatement in 1987 when
he and his partners were made to remove the water tank at the
cost of $7,000. In reviewing the survey stakes this morning, Mr.
Levy pointed out that the owner of Lot #14 actually has 23 feet
behind Lot #14 which has a house on it. So the area that was
cleared out of steel rods, Brazilian pepper trees, weeds, and
grass, was mostly behind the building on Lot #14, but he and his
partners paid for that. Mr. Levy didn't want to enter into a
lawsuit with the County and would like to settle this with the
County in a friendly matter. He advised that he has consulted
with a lawyer who has advised that they would prevail in a
lawsuit against the County in this matter. He didn't know how
you can lien somone's property and clear someone else's lot. As
the Chairman mentioned at the last meeting, there was a lot of
assumptions on many parts. He assumed, and the County assumed.
He wished to work this out in a friendly manner if possible,
but assured the Board that there would be a lawsuit if the lien
was not removed.
Commissioner Bird asked if staff had determined whether or
not the water tank was totally on Mr. Levy's property, and Mr.
DeBlois circulated a photocopy of an aerial showing that the
water plant was on Mr. Levy's property.
While the aerial was being reviewed by the Commissioners,
Commissioner Scurlock noted that he had not been at the last
meeting when this was discussed, but after reading the Minutes,
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there seems to be some significant distortions
in terms
of
what
occurred at that time. He was on the Commission back then and
remembers Mr. Levy. Mr. Levy was somewhat confused because Mr.
Baird was the individual who took him out to view the site. This
gentleman bought the property sight unseen and became extremely
ecstatic when he saw some improvements thinking they had value,
but became depressed after it was obvious that it actually was
going to be a negative to have those structures on that particular
property. Commissioner Scurlock failed to understand why this
Commission got defensive at the last meeting and felt like they
were somehow at fault since Mr. Levy should have had the property
surveyed himself so that he would have been assured that he had
clear, clean title and known what it was he was buying. However,
for some reason, Mr. Levy switched the burden all of a sudden to
the Commission.
Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that Mr. Levy buys property
all over Florida, and bought this sight unseen. Mr. Levy was
ecstatic when he saw the improvements that were on the property
until he found that it was going to cost him some money to remove
them. So, those are the facts, and he was here at that time, and
remembers Mr. Levy.
Mr. Levy wished to respond to that, and stated that everything
Commissioner Scurlock just said was a false statement that they
do go all over the state and buy property and that they don't
survey property when they put in a bid. They submit bids several
hundred timesa year, and if we survey property...
At this point Commissioner Scurlock interjected that he
didn't say they had surveyed it, he said they should have surveyed
it.
Mr. Levy maintained that Commissioner Scurlock made a false
statement when he said they didn't see the property, but Commissioner
Scurlock interjected again that it was Mr. Levy who had told him
that.
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After Chairman Eggert intervened in a heated exchange
between Mr. Levy and Commissioner Scurlock, Mr. Levy reiterated
that he would like to solve this in a peaceful manner if possible,
but their attorney has advised them that they would prevail in a
lawsuit against the County on this matter.
Attorney Vitunac felt that the only issue that Mr. Levy has
made here is that there may have been more repairs on the Lot #14
portion of the abatement than on his portion. However, Mr. Levy
hasn't answered the fact that the County did a lot of repairs on
his land that he didn't clear up as he is required to do by law,
and he hasn't made any offers as to how much he is willing to
pay. All he is saying is that he is going to go to court because
the County cleared off more than his land. He hasn't denied not
cleaning up his own property, and we are still waiting to hear an
offer.
Commissioner Wheeler felt it was a situation of let the
buyer beware, but Mr. Levy believed that the public has a right
to rely on the County's statements. When a County Attorney tells
you that you have to remove a water tank within one year, you
have to do it, and they did it, but that water tank was half on
Lot #14. He would like for this Commission to make a proper
decision if possible; if not, they would have a judge make a
decision as to whether or not they were required to move a water
tank that was not on their property.
Commissioner Bird noted that from the aerial, it appears
that the tank was on Mr. Levy's property, but Mr. Levy pointed
out that the aerial was taken from 10,000 feet and that he relied
on the survey that shows where the water tank was and the survey
markers are right there. In fact, he videotaped the survey
markers and that is available if the Commissioners wish to view
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Attorney Vitunac again asked Mr. Levy what his offer is, but
Mr. Levy proceeded to recount the arguments he made at the last
hearing regarding the posting on Lot #14 instead of Lot #1. Mr.
Levy advised that he could get an affidavit to that effect from
two neighbors who also witnessed the cleanup process. Even
though the County charged for 8 days, there are people out there
who said it could have been cleaned up in a day or a day and a
half.
Attorney Vitunac emphasized that Mr. Levy still has not made
an offer, and Mr. Levy stated that the County is going to have to
remove the lien from his property because you can't lien his
property and clean someone else's property. As he said before,
he does not wish to sue the County; the land just is not worth
it. He would just as soon donate the land to the county. He
would even lease the property to the County for a dollar a year
for 10 years so it could be used as a park.
Commissioner Wheeler asked exactly where the County posted
the notice, and Charles Heath of Code Enforcement advised that he
personally posted the property on the double gate on the northeast
corner of the property. He put the notice right up against the
fence so it could not be ripped down. The double gate is on Lot
#1 right at the entrance to the property where the tank used to
be.
Mr. Levy noted that it says in his notice that the posting
was done on 735 7th Street, which is the west part of the lot,
and this is where the neighbors saw the posting.
Chairman Eggert explained that it was posted on the fence on
Lot #1 on Antigua Road, which is also called 7th Road, S.W.
Attorney Vitunac advised that unless Mr. Levy is going to
recommend a fair payment to the County, he would recommend that
we go ahead and let him sue us as we are willing to go to court
on our evidence from Charles Heath.
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Commissioner Wheeler stressed that based on staff's
recommendation, the Board is prepared to reduce the assessment by
one-quarter.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously approved
staff's recommendation that the $9,873.06 assessment be
reduced by one-quarter, to the amount of $7,404.80, as
set out in the above memo.
PUBLIC HEARING - HARRIS SANITATION RESIDENTIAL RATE INCREASE AND
INCREASE IN FRANCHISE FEES
The hour of 9:05 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy
Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached,
to wit:
VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL
Published Daily
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann., J!. 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
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in the matter
in the _ Court, was pub-
lished in said newspaper in the issues of
Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at
Vero Beach, in sajd 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 laid newspaper.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this o%�_..day of 2 l ,D. 19 O—
a (Business Manager)
(Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indimi River 51unty, Florida)
(SEAL)
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THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, PUB-
LISHED THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1990, IS
HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN43
Notice Is hereby given that the Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County will hold
a public hearing In the Commission Room, In-
dian River County Administration Building, 1840
25th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960, on Tuesday,
April 3, 1990, at 9:05 a.m., to consider the re-
quest of Harris Sanitation for a residential sani-
tation rate increase of 62%, and to recommend
an Increase In franchise fees from 1% to 6% an-
nually.
Copies of the requested rate Increase packet
may be obtained at the Department of Utility Ser-
vices at 1640 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida
32968.
All Interested parties will be heard.
Anyone who may wish to appeal arty decision
which may be made atr this meeting will need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceed-
ings Is made which includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal will be based
Dated this 20th day of March, 1990,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Carolyn K. Eggert, Chairman
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The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/23/90:
DATIE: MARCH 23, 1990
TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO
DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES
STAFFED AND
PREPARED BY: JOSEPH A. BAIRD
BUDGET DIRECTOR
HARRY E. ASHER
ASSISTANT DIRECTO OOF UTILITY SERVICES
CINDY E. WHITE O,C:L-*�
FRANCHISE COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES
SUBJECT: HARRIS SANITATION RESIDENTIAL RATE INCREASE AND
INCREASE IN FRANCHISE FEES FROM ONE PERCENT TO SIX
PERCENT ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND:
Harris Sanitation, Inc., currently charges a garbage collection fee of
$5.25 per house to their residential customers. They would like to
raise this rate to $8.50, an increase -of -62%. The County's franchise
agreement with Harris (Resolution No. 82-50, Section 14) gives us the
authority to review any proposed changes in their residential rates.
An analysis of their request is presented below.
In addition, the Department of Utility Services deems it necessary to
increase franchise fees for Harris Sanitation, Inc., from one percent
to six percent annually.
ANALYSIS:
Revenue:
1. In analyzing and comparing revenues from year to year, a
substantial decrease in residential income was noticeable from
1986 to 1987, both in dollars and as a percentage of all income.
Upon further review, we found that tipping fees were eliminated
for residential garbage in that year. The savings that resulted
($2.65 per house), was passed on to Harris, customers in the form
of lower rates, thereby lowering total residential income for the
company.
2. Although it initially appeared that the number of residential
customers was not increasing over the years, further analysis
showed that Harris tended to bill mobile home parks on one bill
rather than by individual units, thus skewing the tally downward.
Counting these homes as separate units along with other
residences reveals an actual growth of 23.4%.
Expense:
1. Labor costs in the form of drivers and helpers have risen only
6.1% since May 1987, a conservative increase.
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2. Truck operating expenses had decreased 31% over the past few
years. This seems to be attributable to a corresponding decrease
in fuel costs as well as the purchase of fuel efficient vehicles.
3. Maintenance expenses have decreased 10% since 1987. According to
Harris Sanitation staff, this outlay was reduced by the purchase
of a new vehicle, replacing an old truck that was in constant
need of repair.
4. The depreciation schedule accounted for all assets and the method
used was acceptable.
5. Salaries and general administration costs turned out to be an
area of major increase (up 46.2%). These costs, (which include
management and accounting salaries, corporate expenses, office
supplies, and billing costs) rose in part from the addition of an
Indian River County area supervisor. _
6. Interest expenses rose substantially (55%). This increase was
primarily due to the interest costs affiliated with the purchase
of trucks, as well as money borrowed to cover operating losses.
RECOMMENDATION:
After reviewing the revenues and expenses for Harris Sanitation, Inc.,
and the attached documentation, we find their request for a rate
increase to be a reasonable one, and recommend that the Board of
County Commissioners approve the attached resolution to increase the
residential rates to $8.50 per residential customer, and to increase
franchise fees from one percent to six percent annually, based upon
the outcome of the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Scurlock asked what approved tax year Harris's
rate increase presentation is based on, and OMB Director Joe
Baird advised that it is 1988.
Attorney Robert Stone, representing Harris Sanitation,
advised that Stan Harris, who originally founded the company
which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Waste Management
Corporation of Florida, and is now in charge of marketing is in
attendance today along with general manager Peter Jergle and
comptroller Steve Tatoul to answer any questions the Board may
have.
Attorney Stone gave a brief history of the firm and stated
that Harris Sanitation has never received a rate increase for
service. They did receive a rate increase in 1986, which was a
pass-through rate for the Landfill. He noted that their
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competitor, Treasure Coast Sanitation Corporation, received a
rate increase 2-3 years ago from $5.25 to $8.23. Harris filed
its application eleven months ago for the present rate increase
request, and are here today for the public hearing to justify
that.
Steve Tatoul, comptroller for Harris Sanitation, felt that
the reason for the need for a rate increase is contained in the
documents that have been submitted. The documents show the
1987-88 results and some improvements in their operations going
into 1988, which they had hoped they would be able to continue.
However, in early 1989 it was clear that they needed a rate
adjustment, and they filed the application in May, 1989.
Commissioner Scurlock had a number of questions. In staff's
analysis of revenue, it mentions a 23.4% growth in revenue.
Initially, your figures suggested that there wasn't any growth in
residential units, but when we reviewed your figures, we identified
that you were carrying about 560 customers in a commercial
category who really were residential in nature, i.e. pickup at
each mobile home. Under Expenses, there is a 31% reduction in
operating expenses, which is a significant portion of your
operation, along with a decrease in your maintenance expenses.
While your labor costs have risen only 6.1%, your salaries and
general administration costs have increased by 46.2%, and
interest expenses rose substantially by 55%. Commissioner
Scurlock felt these increases are pretty significant in view of
the fact that there were some reductions in some other categories.
Commissioner Scurlock explained that when he analyzed their
gross receipts for commercial and residential, it appeared that
almost 80% of their revenue came from the commercial side and 20%
from the residential side, and he had questioned why so much was
being attributed over to the residential side, especially in the
interest expense.
It became clear that you purchased a piece of
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land and attributed a large percentage of the cost to the resi-
dential side based on the number of customers. The number of
customers is interesting, because in residential each home or
mobile home is a customer, whereas in commercial one customer may
represent 200-300 units. When he visited that particular site a
couple of days ago, it seemed to him that the site was serving
mainly as a place to keep an inventory of commercial roll -off
containers, and he questioned that item a little bit.
Commissioner Scurlock next reviewed the following Statement
of Residential Revenues and Expenses:
HARRIS SANITATION, INC.
STATEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL REVENUES AND EXPENSES(NOTES 1 & 2)
FOR THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
SANITATION SERVICE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1988 TO DECEMBER 31, 1988
RESIDENTIAL REVENUE
Residential -Single & multi units
(Aug.
1515 units) $133,731
Commercial -Trailer Parks
(Aug.
567 units) 24,196
Total Revenue
(Avg.
2082 units) 157,927
COST OF OPERATIONS
Drivers and Helpers
81,216
Truck Operating
10,864
Truck Maintenance
39,524
Truck Depreciation
16,202
Insurance Premiums
13,710
Bgi1ditag Occupancy
4,226
Disposal _
27,246
Other Hauling
1,579
Total Cost of Operations
194,567
SALARIES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE
Salaries
12,927
Other
17,805
Interest
6,656
Total SGA Expense
37,388
PRE-TAX NET LOSS
(74,028)
TOTAL COST PER UNIT
9.28
--UNAUDITED--
THE ACCOMPANING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART
OF
THIS STATEMENT
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Commissioner Scurlock noted that
if you take the
operating
revenue of $133,731 and divide it by the 1515 single-family and
multi -family units, you come up with $88.27. If you look at
commercial, where we were having some difficulty in identifying
the lack of growth in your system, it was apparent then that you
were billing trailer parks as commercial to the tune of 567
units. Those units, however, had the same or similar service as
residential units, and generated $24,196 in revenue when your
approved rate would have allowed you to generate $26,000 more by
billing the trailer parks as residential. Commissioner Scurlock
understood the competitive nature of doing that, but the fact is
that part of the $74,028 loss was due to your decision to cut a
different rate for trailer parks which have similar service as
residential. He noted that he lives in a single-family home and
that rate was not made available to him.
Commissioner Scurlock asked if Harris had ever given a
special discount rate to any closed, gate -house residential
community in this county, such as Seagrove, Castaway Cove, Cache
Cay, etc., but Mr. Tatoul couldn't think of any. He didn't feel
that any of those really fit the category of these trailer parks.
He felt that anybody who fits the trailer park situation where
there is a management company or an ownership of the entire
property who subscribes 100% and agrees to pay for the services
of the entire center in one individual billing would be offered
such a discount.
Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that some of the interest
expenses on the $74,000 loss was attributable to their decision
to render services to trailer parks at a lesser cost than to
residential.
Mr. Tatoul advised that there has been no acquisition of
land, although they would like to consider that in the future to
prepare for growth in the county. The land that Commissioner
Scurlock mentioned is currently leased and only 33% of that cost
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is allocated to residential. The reason residential represents a
significant amount of cost in many cases is because there is one
commercial truck, one roll -off truck and two residential trucks
that service the county.
Commissioner Scurlock didn't feel that the small adjustments
that he pointed out would make a major difference, because if you
adjust the loss down, it is only a few pennies. However, it
seems to him that the time has come when we should regulate the
entire operation so that we have numbers and allocations of cost
available to us. By regulating the residential side, we are
regulating the rough side where there are marginal profits
involved; therefore, an achievable goal for the County is to have
a rate of return that reflects current interest conditions.
Since there is no definition of residential and commercial in the
franchise agreement, he couldn't fault Harris. It seems that the
County has adopted a concept that if it is a roll -off container
and a single bill, it is commercial, and if it is individual
door-to-door pickup, it is residential.
Commissioner Scurlock believed that if Harris is out there
with those kind of competitive rates, Treasure Coast is doing the
same thing. He felt we need to bring in the other hauler so that
we get the same set of facts for everybody including the franchise
fee. He felt there are some serious questions in terms of how
cost allocations are made and residential vs. commercial.
Chairman Eggert agreed that it is frustrating when you can't
see the big overall picture as to the cost allocations and have
to take a lot of it on faith.
Attorney Stone stated that Harris Sanitation absolutely has
no objection to the County regulating both residential and
commercial under any circumstances.
function of the Commission to do so.
They feel that is a reasonable
Commissioner Scurlock asked if they would be willing to say
what their feeling is for a rate of return on the commercial
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side, and Mr. Tatoul stated that he could say that there are
certain benefits to the current pricing structures where certain
commercial customers who require special types of services have
to foot the bill.
Commissioner Scurlock asked if they are in the 15% range in
the rate of return, and Mr. Tatoul felt that they may be close to
that, perhaps a little less.
Commissioner Bird knew the Board had some reasons for not
doing so, but couldn't remember exactly why the Board chose not
to regulate commercial, and Director Pinto explained that the
intent of the regulation was to control over -pricing and since
both haulers were collecting at large, there was competitive
pricing. At the time it was not considered the feasible thing to
do, but Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that we didn't see the
effect on residential either at that time.
Director Pinto advised that the present 20 -year franchise
gives the Board the absolute right at any time to start regulating,
and we have suggested to the County Administrator that -before we
go into a mandatory collection ordinance and to a different
method of billing, we renegotiate the franchises, clean up the
franchise agreements, put in the right language and definitions,
and establish a rate structure that both of the haulers can live
with.
Commissioner Wheeler recalled that two years ago he was in
favor of regulating the whole county, having mandatory collection,
and dividing up the franchises into separate territories. The
basic reason for that is that Harris and Treasure Coast are both
servicing the same streets which results in damage and extra wear
and tear to the streets.
Commissioner Scurlock's recommendation would be to approve a
rate today and then allow Administrator Chandler, Director Pinto
and himself to work with both of the firms gearing ourselves to
October when we can start moving in the direction of mandatory
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collection and the separation of service areas. Commissioner
Scurlock further recommended that we put our new operation in
effect October 1st with our new budget year.
Administrator Collins confirmed that staff's goal is October
1st. He felt it would be more appropriate to consider regulating
commercial at the time the ordinances are brought to the Board.
Since we will be dealing with both companies in terms of mandatory
collection and delineating specific areas of collection,
we feel it would be a more orderly approach to address it all at
one time.
Commissioner Scurlock wished to return to the $26,000
portion of the $74,000 loss, but Mr. Tatoul didn't agree entirely
that there is a $26,000 operating loss caused by their decision
to not charge the trailer parks the same as single family res-
idential. The reason for that is that trailer parks are very
different in demigraphics from single-family homes. In mobile
home parks, there are smaller lot lines and more customers per
mile. They subscribe 100% for service, which gives them a great
operational efficiency, and part of that $26,000 is for that
operational efficiency.
Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that was the reason he
asked if they had any single home developments where they offer
the discount, and Attorney Stone stated that the mobile home
parks are the only ones. Mobile homes are a lot like mandatory
collection -- it is 100% subscribed. There is one bill and one
check in payment of the entire amount.
Commissioner Scurlock agreed to a certain extent, but the
difference he calculated is the difference between $88.27 and
$42.67. He was sure there is some difference, but he wasn't sure
it is double.
Attorney Stone noted that two years ago they reviewed that
issue which comes under Section 8 of the contract, and he felt
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everyone agreed at that time that the manufactured/mobile homes
were exempt from that section.
Chairman Eggert felt there is a uniqueness to the mobile
home park situation in that it is door to door but at a lower
commercial rate.
Commissioner Bird asked if the staff's recommendation for
the 62% increase is to make up for the loss allowed for the
additional 5% franchise fee and give them a rate of return.
Director Pinto explained that they are not going to recover
lost revenues from the arrears; therefore, they cannot compound
that into the rate. The franchise fee ends up to be a direct
pass-through, so you can set that aside.
Commissioner Bird understood that the 6% franchise fee would
be on top of the $8.50 base rate, but in looking at the additional
employees and new equipment, do we feel that the rate is a
reasonable rate.
Commissioner Scurlock felt the reason why they are asking
for less of a rate of return is because that commercial side that
isn't being regulated does have a definite benefit to the company
by generating 800 of their revenue.
Director Pinto explained that the ordinance for the required
100% mandatory collection is in the Attorney's Office in draft
form. We are in the process of dotting all the is and crossing
all the t's, and it is almost ready to go. When that takes place
the entire rate structure will change and even the manner of
collection of trash will change. We have to address whether we
are going to separate it at curbside for recycling, etc., and
these interim rate structures will be for the period of a year or
so until we change over. He noted that when we switch over to
mandatory collection, the County will be doing the billing and
collecting the payments, so we will be in direct control of the
revenue flow and will know exactly what is going on.
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing, and asked if anyone
wished to be heard in this matter.
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Tom Aldridge, lifetime resident of the county, just heard
about this rate increase on the radio this morning. He had no
complaints on the service, but as a wage earner, was concerned
about the 62% increase. He believed that Commissioner Scurlock's
delving into the matter raised some interesting questions as to
the 55% increase in expenses, the 46% increase in salaries, but
only a 6% increase in wages.
Commissioner Scurlock explained that Harris hired a full
time supervisor for Indian River County and his salary accounts
for most of the 46% increase in salaries, but Mr. Aldridge
likened the disparity to the time when one of the big three auto
companies gave the upper echelon a tremendous pay raise and the
guys on the line got zero.
Mr. Aldridge didn't feel that the customers should be held
responsible for paying for Harris's assets such as land or
equipment. He felt the 62% increase is not acceptable.
Gene Waddell,member of the School Board, was concerned about
the service provided by the two trash collectors, because they do
not pick up palm fronds, trimmings, or anything bigger than what
will fit in a plastic trash bag. He understood that the residential
property owners are currently paying $52.80 a year in their ad
valorem taxes for space in the Landfill, and then pay one of the
two trash collecting firms to haul their trash to the Landfill.
He felt the Board should be looking at what services the two
firms provide for the money they charge, because it seemed to him
that something is amiss when one has to either own a trailer or a
truck or contract further to take away the larger material that
the haulers won't.
Commissioner Scurlock felt that matter would be worked out
during the
establishment of
mandatory collection and
our recycling
program.
The City of Vero
Beach presently has that
special
pickup for some types of materials including appliances, etc.,
which are difficult to get to the Landfill.
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Chairman Eggert added that many communities have a special
day where they haul everything away.
Bill Koolage, 815 26th Avenue, wasn't in favor of long-term
franchise agreements, and felt 20 years is too long a period. He
agreed with the concept of having the haulers split up into
territories rather than both serving the same areas. With regard
to the franchise fee increase, he questioned the quarterly
payment which gives the firm the use of that money, but Director
Pinto explained that the bills are sent out 30 days in advance of
when the payments are due, and it would be very complicated to
collect the franchise fee from the haulers on a monthly basis.
Mr. Koolage was hoping that the implementation of the
mandatory collection would be in effect by October of this year.
Chairman Eggert advised that Attorney Vitunac had just
explained to her that only the ordinance for mandatory collection
would be passed in October. She had been of the understanding
that the whole system would go into effect on October 1st.
Director Pinto advised that they will be bringing to the
Board very shortly a draft plan of how we can implement this.
There being no others who wished to be heard, the Chairman
closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Scurlock still wanted to see some adjustment in
terms of that $74,000 loss, and Director Pinto advised that their
calculations based on the interest of the other borrowed money
show an adjustment of $.13.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution 90-41, authorizing a residential rate
increase for Harris Sanitation, Inc., to $8.37
($.13 less than staff's recommendation of $8.50) and
increasing the annual franchise fees to 6 percent; and
directed staff to move into regulation of all aspects
of solid waste in Indian River County and initiate the
same action uniformly with the other haulers, which
should not take any longer than October, 1990.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION 82-50, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTIONS 86-23,
86-30 AND 86-113, WHICH NEW .AMENDMENT WILL
AUTHORIZE A RESIDENTIAL RATE INCREASE FOR HARRIS
SANITATION, INC., OF $3.12 PER MONTH AND INCREASE
ANNUAL FRANCHISE FEES TO SIX PERCENT.
WHEREAS, Harris Sanitation, Inc., notified the Department of
Utility Services in writing, as required by Resolution 82-50, Section
14, of a requested increase in its residential rates and submitted
justification; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Utility Services has reviewed
Harris Sanitation, Inc.'s request and, based upon a careful review of
the company's revenue and expenses over the past four years,
recommends that the requested increase amount of $3.12 be allowed; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Utility Services has also deemed
it necessary to increase franchise fees for Harris Sanitation Inc.,
from one percent -to six percent;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that effective with the
next billing cycle, that Harris Sanitation, Inc., shall pay to the
County six percent (6%) of gross revenues per fiscal year as a
franchise fee for its operation in Indian River County. Payment shall
be paid to the County on a quarterly basis, and shall be shown as a
separate additional charge on customers' bills. Harris Sanitation,
Inc., is also authorized to increase its rates by $3.12 per month per
residential customer so that the original residential charge per month
will be increased as follows:
$5.25 = Original Residential Charge Per Month
3.12 - Increase
$8.37 - TOTAL
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Don C.
Scurlock, Jr., who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman and, upon being put to a vote, the
vote was as follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Vice -Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye
Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted thiss3' day of4:�4_91990.
Attest
IaW�by I Bart Clerk
Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency:
Charles P. Vitun c
County Attorney
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,,� FLORIDA
CarolyK. Egger
Chairm'D
Approved for Uti ity Matters:
Terrance G. Pinto, Director
Department of Utility Services
PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR POTABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM IN SUMMERPLACE AND SPRING PLACE
The hour of 9:05 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy
Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached,
to wit:
VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL
Published Daily
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA
Before the undersigned authorily'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 Baach In Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, bPinq
a
In the __. _ _ _. _ __._. Court, was pub.
lished In said newspaper in the Issues of
Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at
Vero Beach, In said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore
been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been
entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River Coun-
ty, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of
advertisemenh and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm
or corporation any discount, rebate. commission or refund for the purpo3p of securing this
advertisement for publication in the gal ewspa er. •• ..
Sworn to and subscribed before me �'q� P"'""' � v p•p, tg
usiness Manager)
(SEAL) (Clerk of the Circuit Court. Indian River Co nty, Florida)
tri„
The Board of CountNOTICE
y Commissioners of Indian
River County, Florida, hereby provides notice of
a Public Hearing scheduled for 9:05 A.M. on
Tuesday, April 3, 1990, to discuss a proposed
resolutionrelating to a special assessment proj.
ect In Indian River County for the Installation of
-a potable water distribution system in Summer.
place
assessment lienring s to be mand adeofrecord own
the properties to be served.
Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision
which may be made at this meeting will need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceed.
ings Is made, which Includes testimony and evi.
dence upon which the appeal is based.
March 14, 21, 1990 864750
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/23/90:
DATE: MARCH 23, 1990
TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO
DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES
STAFFED AND
PREPARED BY: WILLIAM F.
CAPITAL`P CT ENGINEER
DEPARTM$$NT LITY SERVICES
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION' NO. I FOR SUMMERPLACE, SPRING PLACE AND
OCEANAIRE HEIGHTq WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
IRC PROJECT NO. UW8909DS
BACKGROUND:
On March 13, 1990, the Board of County Commissioners approved
Resolutions No. 1 and 2 for the aforementioned project. The hearing
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date was set for April 3, 1990. Construction of the water
distribution system on the east side of A -1-A (Summerplace) is now
complete. Due to the emergency status of the east side of this
project, we are obtaining easements after the fact (or, as people
connect to the system). The Department of Utility Services sent
letters to the residents on the west side of the project explaining
how -the easement situation was handled on the east, and requesting
their input as to the use of this same procedure on the west. We
did not receive any complaints about handling the easement
acquisition after the completion of construction, as was done on the
east side of A -1-A.
ANALYSIS:
Attached please find a copy of the preliminary assessment. The
total cost to be assessed is $513,360.00, which equates to a cost
per square foot of $0.154900942.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Staff of the Department of Utility Services has two
recommendations: -
1. That we be allowed to obtain easements in Summerplace west
and Spring Place after the completion of construction, as
was done on the east side of Summerplace (east of A -1-A).
2. That the Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution
No. 3, thereby approving the proposed preliminary
assessment for this project.
Utilities Director Terry Pinto anticipated that the final
assessment will be less than the preliminary assessment.
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing, and asked if anyone
wished to be heard in this matter.
Paul Svendsen, 1830 Sandpiper Road East, a 10 -year resident,
advised that the water lines have been installed on his street
and he has received notice of the assessment and the amount of
the impact fees, etc. He objected to the $115 installation fee
for the meter, because he can't see how it can cost $115 to
install a meter when the box is already there.
Director Pinto explained that the $115 includes the cost of
the box itself, the installation of the meter, the connection of
the meter, and our carrying costs.
Commissioner Scurlock explained that the box is there
because they put it in as part of running the lines and then they
come back and set the meter in it. The box is part of the $115
charge.
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Mr. Svendsen noted that there is also a $40 charge for the
water meter itself and an additional $4 for an inspection fee.
He didn't understand those fees.
Director Pinto explained that the $40 is a refundable
deposit to guarantee payment of the water bills.
Mr. Svendsen asked what they are paying for to begin with,
and Chairman Eggert explained that the assessment is for the
water lines in the street and the water lines to the meter box.
Director Pinto explained that the whole idea is that we will
recover 100% of the cost of that project from the customers that
use it. No more, no less.
Rex Hannon, 9425 Doubloon Drive in east Summerplace, asked
about the charges for the water itself, and Director Pinto
explained that water customers are charged on a per 1000 gallon
basis plus what we term a base fee. In other words, in the
absence of any use at all, there is a minimal monthly base fee of
$5.34 and a $1.82 billing charge, for a total of $7.16 every
month no matter how much you use. Then it is $1.99 per thousand
gallons based on water consumption.
Mr. Hannon understood that his final assessment will not be
more than the estimated $2947, and Director Pinto emphasized that
it cannot be any more than that, but it may be less. We will
know the final assessments when construction of the project is
completed and the costs are divided up for each assessment. He
stressed that the final assessment cannot be more than the
preliminary assessment, and at this point, they expect the final
assessments to be lower.
Mr. Hannon understood that if he wanted to hook up, it would
be necessary to pay the impact fee, the meter installation, and
the deposit, and Director Pinto confirmed those charges. A
payment plan is available only for the assessment and the impact
fees.
Harvey Dangel, 9355 Frangipani Drive, a 20 -year resident,
didn't fully understand the impact fees, and Commissioner Scurlock
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explained that the County charges an impact fee from all customers
who hook up to pay for their capacity in the water plant. The
impact fee represents 800 of the North Beach Water Plant, which
is down by Sea Oaks, and the core system that comes down AIA to
your subdivisions. Twenty percent of the cost of that plant and
the core system is recovered in the rate structure over a period
of time.
Mr. Dangel understood then that the total cost for all of
that was going to be $2900 or less, but Chairman Eggert pointed
out that the $2900 cost was for Mr. Hannon's specific assessment.
The assessments are based on the cost per square foot.
Mr. Dangel asked if that included the hookup, and Commissioner
Scurlock explained that there are various other charges such as
the $115 for the meter box, installation of the meter, and the
connection of the meter. The property owner still has the cost
of bringing the water line from the meter to the house. The
meters will be set somewhere in the front of the house near the
curb line.
Mr. Dangel understood that you could do that connection
yourself if it meets the Code, and Commissioner Scurlock stated
that he ran his own line.
Director Pinto advised people who have existing wells to use
them for irrigation rather than the potable water because that
could be quite expensive. In addition, he cautioned them not to
inter -connect their wells with the potable water lines.
Wendy Overton, resident of Delray Beach, explained that she
owns a place in Summerplace at 1941 Shell Lane and was pretty
upset that she would have to pay about $4500 to get county water
when she is happy with just the way it is.
Attorney Vitunac advised that she would not have to use the
water, but would have to pay the assessment for bringing the line
to her property because it is an improvement which benefits her
property.
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Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that she would not have to
pay the impact fees if she didn't want to hook up, but she would
have to pay the assessment.
Mrs. Overton asked if she could hook up sometime down the
line if her well went bad, and Commissioner Scurlock advised that
the impact fee probably will increase so she would be better off
to vest right away.
Commissioner Bird wished to point out that the County didn't
initiate this project. We had people from the Summerplace area
crying to us 5-6 years ago to please bring them some decent water
up there because they had a problem with their water supply.
Based on that request, we had our Utility Dept. Look into the
possibility of connecting that area with the county system. He
felt that a lot of Mrs. Overton's neighbors wouldn't agree with
her that they don't need county water.
Chairman Eggert emphasized that it actually became an
emergency situation when some people on the east side lost their
wells.
Celia,Svendsen, 1830 Sandpiper Road, had a problem with the
water being put in because the end of her street at AIA has been
left in very bad condition. She spoke with Bill McCain of
Utilities about it, and although he agreed, he advised that it is
the DOT's responsibility. She didn't feel that Mr. McCain was
aware that the company who put in the water lines dug two big
holes there to install some very large pipes.
Director Pinto stated that any damage that was done because
of the project will be repaired, and assured Mrs. Svendsen that
they would have somebody out there to take care of the problem.
Edward Green, 1950 Pebble Path, wanted the water and is
willing to pay up as soon as he gets it. He also owns an
undeveloped lot on the east side of Summerplace, and wondered
what charges he would have to pay for that lot besides the
assessment and the impact fee. He asked about the actual water
charges.
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Director Pinto explained that if he hooked up, he would have
to pay the base minimal fee of $7.16 per month, and Commissioner
Scurlock felt it would be wise for owners of undeveloped lots to
pay their impact fees now since an increase is expected, but
mostly because they would be reserving capacity in the plant and
would be assured of water when they do develop.
Mr. Green wished to point out that the State is responsible
for 25 feet off the concrete at the entrances to their streets
from AIA. He has been after them a number of times, but they say
they do not fill holes and only put down sod. He felt that some
of the tearing up at the entrances is because the State is not
doing their job along there.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously
adopted Resolution 90-42 confirming the special
assessments in connection with a potable water
distribution system located in Summerplace and Spring
Place and providing for special assessment liens to be
made of record; and authorized staff to obtain
easements in Summerplace west and Spring Place after
the completion of construction, as was done on the east
side of Summerplace (east of AIA), as recommended by
staff.
ASSESSMENT ROLL IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO
THE BOARD
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-42
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CONFIRMING THE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH A POTABLE
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM LOCATED IN SUMMERPLACE
AND SPRING PLACE, AND PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT LIENS TO BE MADE OF RECORD.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian
River County has, by Resolution No. 90-34 adopted
March 13, 1990, determined to make special assessments
against eer.tain properties to be serviced by a potable water
distribution system of the County located in Summerplace and
Spring Place Subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, said resolution described the manner in which
said special assessments shall be made and how said special
assessments are to be paid;
WHEREAS, the resolution was published as required by
§11-52, Indian River.County Code;
WHEREAS, an assessment roll in connection with said
special assessments has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian
River County passed Resolution No. 90-35 on March 13, 1990,
which set a time and place for a public hearing at which the
owners of the properties to be assessed and other interested
persons would have the chance to be heard as to any and all
complaints as to said project and said special assessments,
and for the Board to act as required by §11-53, Indian River
County Code;
WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of the public
hearing was published in the Press Journal Newspaper on
Wednesday, March 14, 1990, and Wednesday, March 21, 1990
(twice one week apart and the last being at least one week
prior to the hearing) as required by §11-52, Indian River
County Code;
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WHEREAS, the land owners of record were malted notices
on March 20, 1990(at least ten days prior to the hearing)
as required by §11-52, Indian River County Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian
River County on Tuesday Aeril 3, 1990, at 9:05 A.M.
conducted 'the public hearing with regard to the special
assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
1. The special assessments shown on the attached
assessment roll are hereby confirmed and approved, and shall
remain legal, valid, and binding first liens against the
properties assessed until paid in full.
2. That the Clerk Is hereby directed to record the
special. assessments and this resolution, which describes the
properties assessed and the amounts of the special
assessments, on th0 public records which shall constitute
prima facie evidence of the validity of the special
assessments.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
Scurlock and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
Wheeler and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Vice Chairman Richard N. Bird Ag
ye
Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Y
Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye
The -Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly
passed and adopted this 3rd day of April, 1990.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMM 1 SS I ONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By J -!
Attest faroraan egg
Cha i
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Attachment: ASSESSMENT ROLL
M612n River ce Aporoved Date
ASSESSMENT ROLL IS ON FILE IN THE- -�„��� Adrnln. -
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD - -- — 3—
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APPROVAL OF FY -90 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE (EMA) AGREEMENT
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/19/90:
TO: James Chandler
County Administrator
THROUGH: Doug WrightbDirector
Emergency Management Services
FROM: John King, Deputy Director -3t
Emergency Management Services
DATE: March 19, 1990
SUBJECT: Approval of FY -90 Emergency Management
Assistance (EMA) Agreement
It is respectfully requested that the information contained
herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County
Commissioners at the next scheduled meeting.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
The Indian River County Department of Emergency Management
Services has received the attached FY -90 Emergency Management
Assistance Agreement (EMA) from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency through the Department of Community Affairs in the amount
of $27,183.09. The Department of Emergency Management Services
has participated in the EMA program for several years and
according to the contract, these funds are matched by the County
government.
The funds are to be utilized to complete the Scope of Work
contained in the agreement within the allowed time frames. Due
to a delay at the Department of Community Affairs, we are
receiving the proposed funding later than usual in terms of the
fiscal year. Even though the delay has placed us near the end of
the second quarter, we are still eligible to receive all proposed
funding allowable within the agreement.
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS:
The allocation of funds is based on monitoring reports completed
by the Department of Community Affairs. During the last program
analysis and evaluation, the Department of Emergency Management
Services received the maximum allowable score.
Acceptance and approval of this agreement will allow this
department to continue to improve and expand the current program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the FY -90 Emergency Management
Assistance Agreement and requests the Board of County
Commissioners authorize the Chairperson to execute the
appropriate documents to secure the funding of $27,183.09 as
proposed.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved
the FY -90 Emergency Management Assistance Agreement and
authorized the Chairman to execute the appropriate
documents to secure the funding of $27,183.09 as
recommended by staff.
COPY OF AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO
THE BOARD
IRC PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/27/90:
DATE: MARCH 27, 1990
TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THRII: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: H.T. "SONNY" DEAN, DIRECTO
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
SUBJECT: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
BACKGROUND:
On March 13, 1990, the Board awarded the bid for construction of the
subject project to Miorelli Engineering, Inc. Mr. Miorelli has
satisfied all County requirements as to a Performance and Payment
Bond and Insurance. He has agreed to all terms and properly executed
the agreement.
ANALYSIS:
A Notice to Proceed will be issued upon Board approval and proper
execution of the contract.
RECOMMENDATIONS•
Based on the above staff recommends Board approval and authorization
for their Chairperson to execute the Construction Agreement.
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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Scurlock, that the Board approve the
construction agreement with Miorelli Engineering, Inc.,
as recommended by staff, and authorize the Chairman's
signature.
Under discussion, Commissioner Scurlock questioned if this
is the one with the emergency generator, and General. Services
Director Sonny Dean confirmed that was one of the alternates we
chose. The Board already awarded the bid which included the
emergency generator.
Attorney Vitunac advised that the generator could be taken
out today if the Board wished, and Commissioner Scurlock asked
why we need the $27,000 generator.
Chairman Eggert believed that it is backup for the two labs.
Director Dean explained that the Health Dept. requested that
an emergency generator be installed in the building so that it
could be in operation at all times.
Commissioner Scurlock understood that emergency generators
sometimes can require extensive repairs if they are not used all
the time, and Administrator Chandler advised that we have a
maintenance inspection program.
Commissioner Bird asked if the public health unit would be
pressed into service during the time of a emergency, such as a
hurricane, and would have the need of a backup generator in order
to function as part of our emergency team, and Administrator
Chandler believed it was quite likely.
Commissioner Scurlock asked if we have an emergency generator
for our command center in the Administration Building, and
Director Dean confirmed that we do.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion
was voted on and passed unanimously.
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Commissioner Bird noted that we have the standard clause in
the construction agreement for a $500 penalty per day for going
over the time
limit, but
he hoped we are
going to be very, very
strict about
not granting
any extensions,
etc.
Administrator Chandler advised that he had gotten the word
out on that not only on this project, but on the other projects
that are under construction.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - DONATION OF LIVESTOCK/AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/28/90:
TO: James E. Chandler,
County Administrator
FROM: James W. Davis, P.E.,
Public Works Director- \�J
SUBJECT: Request by Indian River County Farm Bureau to
Construct and Donate to the County a 31,850 S.F.
Livestock/Agricultural Building to be located at
the County Fairgrounds
DATE:- March 28, 1990
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
In early 1984, the Board of County Commissioners
authorized construction of the present fairground facility
located at Kiwanis Hobart Park. At this time, staff was
instructed to clear, fill, and grass an approximately 40
acre area, with the future goal that structures and
improvements on the land would be funded by revenue
generated from the facility or by donation from civic
groups. On May 24, 1984, the Public Works Dept. received
site plan approval for the clearing and basic construction.
The first County Fair located at the Hobart Park facility
took place January 24 - 30, 1985.
In March 1985, the Board of County Commissioners
established an advisory committee titled the Indian River
County Fair Association, Inc. This committee's mission was
to consider future use of the fairgrounds and recommend a
program of future improvements. During it's second meeting
on April 2, 1985, the committee recommended that the Indian
River County Firefighters investigate construction of a
multi-purpose building on the site and to work with county
staff regarding a location for this building.
A preliminary multi-purpose building site was selected by
staff, however, funding the building did not materialize and
the committee expressed a desire to develop a master plan
for the entire fairground complex. Commissioner Bird
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contacted the University of Florida to see if a senior
landscape architect student would develop a master plan as a
senior project, however, this approach was later abandoned.
On August 22, 1985, the committee was informed that the
Indian River County Farm Bureau had funds to construct a
building at the fairgrounds. To plan for this building, the
Board entered into a consulting services agreement on
January 6, 1987 with Mayes, Suddereth, and Etheredge, Inc.
to develop a Fairgrounds Master Plan. On August 22, 1988,
the Fairgrounds Committee approved with revisions, the
Fairgrounds Master Plan, and in September 1988, the Board of
County Commissioners approved the Master Plan. Included in
the approved Master Plan was an area for a building to
accommodate livestock/agricultural area.
With the Master Plan now complete, the Farm Bureau
would like to proceed with constructing a permanent metal
open -sided 31,850 s.f. building to accommodate multi -use
activities. A roofed, open -sided building with an
earth/aggregate floor and bleachers seating 3,500 persons is
proposed. Once constructed, the Farm Bureau would donate
the building to the county, with the Farm Bureau, 4-H Club,
and Steer Show having priority to use the facility for
10-15 events yearly. The Farm Bureau has approximately
$60,000.00 to construct the building, however, the following
items are being requested to be supplied by the county:
In -Rind
Cost by
County Road
& Bridge Div.
1) Clearing and grubbing of the site
(approx. 5 acres north of the existing
cleared portion of the Fairground site) _ $ 25,000
2) Fill/Grading/Grassing
Direct Costs
Requiring
Appropriation
of Funds
Fill 50,000 sf x 3' = 5,500 cy @$4/cy 22,000
27 cf/cy
Grading 24,000 sy @ $.50 12,000
Grassing 20,000 sy @ $.50 = 10,000.00
Subgrade Preparation
2000 sy @ $1.50/sy = 2,500 2,000.00
Traffic Impact Fee 13,154.05
Building Permit Fee 354.75
Tree Removal/Land Clearing/
Site Plan Fee = 730.00
SJRWMD Permit Fee = 250.00
Connection to existing Well = 2,000.00
Access Road Construction = 4,500.00
Solid Waste Disposal Fee - 0.
Landfill Fees - 3,000.00
FPL Electric Service = 300.00
Estimated Cost $ 61,500 $ 36,288.80
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In addition to funding the above items, the Farm Bureau must
provide evidence to the County Community Development Department
that it has the County's authorization to obtain site plan
approval and a building permit on the County Fairgrounds
property. The attached License Agreement has been drafted to
provide this authorization.
The County Risk Manager has reviewed this request and comments
are attached. In addition, the Budget Director has prepared the
attached Budget Amendment to provide for funding from General
Fund Contingency.
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS
The alternatives are as follows:
Alternative No. 1
1. The Board grant conceptual approval of the proposal by
the Farm Bureau.
2. Authorize staff to proceed with finalizing the attached
License Agreement which would be submitted to the Farm
Bureau for execution. At this time, authorize the Farm
Bureau to proceed with Site Plan Approval in April,
1990.
3. Approve the attached Budget Amendment and approve
funding in the amount of $36,288.80
4. Authorize the County Road and Bridge Division to
perform the In -Kind Services totaling $61,500.
Approval of the above alternative will result in
construction of the first permanent building at the
County Fairgrounds as shown on the approved Master
Plan, at minimal cost to the County.
Alternative No. 2
Deny the request and in the future, fund the total
construction program costs of $157,788.80 from County funds.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING
Staff recommends approval of Alternative No. 1. Funding to be
provided from General Fund Contingency in the amount of
$36,288.80.
Commissioner Bird wished to clarify the amount that the Farm
Bureau has on hand for construction of the building. The last
sentence on the first page of the above staff recommendation
states that the Farm Bureau has approximately $60,000 to construct
the building, but that is incorrect. They have $125,000 on hand
to build the initial shell of the building, and by the time they
get to the other improvements such as lighting, they probably
will have close to $200,000 invested in that building. It is a
sizable and generous contribution on behalf of the Farm Bureau
and the agricultural community, and he wished to introduce
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Joe Tillman, president of the Farm Bureau, who will be presenting
the plans for the proposed building.
Commissioner Scurlock asked why we don't look at this in the
budget for the next fiscal year, and Administrator Chandler
explained that when they first looked at this 6 months or so ago,
they weren't sure that they would have it ready by then, but they
are trying to get this ready for next year's fair.
Mr. Tillman presented an artist's rendering of the proposed
building, and explained that the photographs surrounding the
rendering are of an identical agricultural building in Wachula,
Florida. The building is designated to start out at 175 feet in
length, and it will be constructed in such a fashion that we can
add to the length of the building in the future to accommodate
rodeos, etc. The dirt floor arena is 110 feet wide with 37 -ft.
wide wings on both sides of the bleacher areas. The site plan
drawn up by Carter & Associates has been presented to staff and
everyone seems to approve of it. They have the money and they
are ready to proceed to build the building, but need the Board to
approve the County's assistance expenditures listed on the second
page of the above memo. They do intend to give the building to
the County, but there would be times when the agricultural
community would want to use the building for horse shows and
various other agriculturally related events. They have a copy of
the license agreement and they will turn it over to their attorney
for his review.
Administrator Chandler noted that at this point in time they
are just asking for conceptual approval from the Commission so
that we can go ahead and move it through Planning S Zoning. The
license agreement will come back to the Commission for formal
approval.
Commissioner Bird felt that the actual approval of Item 4
under Alternative #1 could be delayed until we get the licence
agreement in place.
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Administrator Chandler explained that staff wanted the Board
to be aware that during the course of a year, the 4-H Club and
other groups
in the
county want to
use
it
for
their purposes for
approximately
10-15
days per year,
and
in
view
of the fact that
they are donating the building to us, they are asking that we not
require them to carry the insurance on that. They are requesting
the County to pick up the insurance costs which probably will
average $1,000 a year, but could be as much as $2,000 a year.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
Alternative #1 as set out in the above staff
recommendation, subject to approval of the licence
agreement.
Director Davis advised that OMB Director Joe Baird will be
bringing a budget amendment to the Board for approval.
LICENSE AGREEMENT WILL BE PLACED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN FULLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED
REQUEST TO BARRICADE 16TH STREET PARKING LOT FOR BIKE-A-THON
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/28/90:
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TO: James Chandler
County Administrator
FROM: James W. Davis, P.E. Er
Public Works Director✓'�L
SUBJECT: Request from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to
Barricade 16th Street Parking Lot for Bike -A -Thou on
April 14, 1990
REFERENCE LETTER: Ann Nanni, Co-ordinator, to Jim Davis
dated 3/22/90
DATE: March 28, 1990
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DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
Ann Nanni, co-ordinator for the April 14, 1990 Bike -A -Thou to
raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, is
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requesting permission to use County Traffic Engineering
barricades to close the 16th Street parking lot adjacent to Vero
Beach High School, between 9:00 AM to 3:00 P.M. A rain day has
been set for April 28, 1990.
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS
Staff has considered this request and has no objections.
RECOMMENDATION & FUNDING
Staff recommends approval. No funding is applicable.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's request to
use Indian River County traffic barricades to barricade
the 16th Street parking lot adjacent to Vero Beach
High School, between 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on April
14, 1990 for a fundraising Bike-A-Thon.
DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT - OLD SUGAR MILL ESTATES - UNIT 7
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/22/90:
DATE: MARCH 22, 1990
TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO
DIRECTOR OF UTILI Y VICES
STAFFED AND
PREPARED BY: JOHN FREDERICK LANG
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES
SUBJECT: DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT
OLD SUGAR MILL ESTATES - UNIT 7
IRC PROJECT NO. CDS-343
BACKGROUND:
A developer, Sexton Properties of Vero Beach, Inc., has oversized
water mains on 12th Lane and 43rd Avenue, across the frontage of the
subject development, at the County's request.
ANALYSIS:
The project requires 1762' of 6" water main on 12th Lane, and 305'
of 6" water main on 43rd Avenue. The County requires an 8" water
line on 12th Lane and a 12" water line on 43rd Avenue, to correspond
with Master Plan sizing. The Department intends to compensate
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Sexton Properties of Vero Beach, Inc., for oversizing the mains
constructed, as per the standard amount of $2.00 per inch of
oversizing per foot of line installed, which is calculated as
follows:
12th St.: ($2.00 per inch of oversizing) (2" of
oversizing) (1,762' of line) _ $ 71048.00
43rd Ave.: ($2.00 per inch of oversizing ) (6" of
oversizing) (305' of line) = 3,660.00
Total for Oversizing: $10,708.00
The County shall provide an 8" x 12" cross fitting, an 8" x 6"
reducer fitting, 3 plugs, and a 12" butterfly valve to enhance
future connections at the intersection of 12th Street and 43rd
Avenue.
Sexton Properties of Vero Beach, Inc., shall be reimbursed with 50
percent of all impact fees paid for the subject property, and any
additional connections to these mains, not to exceed the total
allowed reimbursement of $10,708.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of
County Commissioners execute the attached Developer's Agreement with
Sexton Properties of Vero Beach, Inc.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously
approved the Developer's Agreement with Sexton
Properties of Vero Beach, Inc., as recommended by
staff.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
WAGE RATES - WATER AND WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATORS
DATE:
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/23/90:
MARCH 23, 1990
TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
`THRU: TERRANCE G. PINTO I
DIRECTOR OF UTILI J SERVICES
PREPARED
AND STAFFED HARRY E. ASHER
BY: ASSISTANT DIRECTR OF UTILITY SERVICES
SUBJECT: WAGE RATES - WATER AND WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATORS
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Utility Services is currently severely
understaffed in the area of water and wastewater plant operators.
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As you are aware, our competition for qualified operators is with
the City of Vero Beach, Ft. Pierce, and General Development
Utilities. We have advertised consistently through the Personnel
Department and have diligently interviewed all applicants. Due to
the lack of available operators and the current starting wage scale
for water/wastewater plant operators, the Department has been unable
to attract/hire the number of operators needed to adequately and
safely staff our current facilities.
The Department currently has 8 operators (of which 1 is a trainee)
that are performing the duties of at least 15 operators. This is
being achieved through the maximum use of overtime by operators and
supervisors, and operating with 1 man to a shift.
With the expansion of the South County RO facility by an additional
3 mgd, expansion of the North Beach RO Plant, and the planned North
County RO facility, the Department must be able to attract top
quality operators to adequately staff these facilities.
Certain maintenance jobs are on hold at the plants until an adequate
number of operators are available to safely complete the required
tasks. Various maintenance tasks require two operators to be
present in case of an accident. Under present conditions, each
operator is working six days a week to cover the system demand. The
same conditions exist with the wastewater facilities.
ANALYSIS:
The Department has reviewed the comparable pay scales between Indian
River County, Vero Beach, Ft. Pierce and GDU, and this analysis is
attached. Indian River County starting rates for water and
wastewater plant operators are 17 to 21 percent lower than starting
rates for the City of Vero Beach.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Department requests approval of the following pay scale in order
to compete with the surrounding entities and enable the staffing of
our facilities with qualified skilled operators:
Water Plant Operators
Class A $11.03 - $14.31
Class B 10.19 - 13.75
Class C 9.25 - 12:49
Shift Differential 5%
Wastewater Plant Operators
Class A $11.03 - $14.31
Class B 10.19 - 13.75
Class C 9.25 - 12.49
Lift Station Mechanics
$ 8.00 - $10.80
Overtime pay for Water Plant Supervisor and Wastewater Plant
Supervisor for time in excess of ten (10) hours overtime per week.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
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Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved
the pay scale for water and wastewater plant operators
as set out in the above staff recommendation.
UTILITIES RATE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/27/90:
DATE: MARCH 27, 1990
TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: TERRANCE G. PI
DIRECTOR OF UTILIT SERVICES
STAFFED AND
PREPARED BY: HARRY E. ASHERI&a
ASSISTANT DIRE TOR OF UTILITY SERVICES
SUBJECT: UTILITIES RATE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Utility Services requested proposals on August 28,
1989, under Proposal No. 89-P10, and initiated the process of
selection for a rate study consultant. The ordinances to be
reviewed are 84-18, 85-3 and 87-42.
The rate selection committee interviewed interested firms and ranked
them as follows in interviews after the proposal review September
27, 1989:
1) CH2M Hill
2) Gee & Jensen
3) Ernst & Young
ANALYSIS•
On January 2, 1990, the Board of County Commissioners approved the
Department's implementation of the Utilities rate review and
authorized the Department to conduct negotiations as to Scope of
Work and cost and proceed with an agreement with the first -ranked
firm of CH2M Hill.
The Department has negotiated the attached Agreement to Furnish
Economic and Financial Consulting Services to Indian River County
with CH2M Hill. The projected cost for the services as set forth in
the Scope of Work will be $74,954.00, plus $1,189.00 for optional
workshops. The funds for these services will be paid from Account
No. 471-218-536-033.19 and Account No. 471-219-536-033.19.
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Staff of the Department of utility Services recommends that the
Board of County Commissioners .approve the attached Agreement to
Furnish Economic and Financial Consulting Services to Indian River
County, and authorize execution of the Agreement.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved
the Agreement with CH2M Hill Southeast, Inc. to Furnish
Economic and Financial Consulting Services to Indian
River County, as recommended by staff.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF COUNTY TO
RENOUNCE AND DISCLAIM ANY RIGHT OF THE COUNTY AND THE PUBLIC IN
AND TO A "PUBLIC STREET" IN SUN ACRES SUBDIVISION
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/26/90:
TO: The Board of County Commissioners
FROM; tJ�*illiam G. Collins II - Assistant County Attorney
DATE: March 26, 1990
SUBJECT: Request to Set Public Hearing
For approximately a year, the County staff has been working
with David Albrecht, Esq. who represents Mr. Hudgins, the
owner of a lot in Sun Acres Subdivision, in an attempt to
clear up questions of title and the buildability of Mr.
Hudgins' lot.
There is currently a cloud on Mr. Hudgins' title because
property which is being used as his driveway and for access
to lith Place is shown in various public records as a public
road. This has come about because the original developer of
the Sun Acres Subdivision, Frank Zorc, quit -claimed the road
to "the public" in 1965. A deed to "the public" is
ineffective to pass title because there is no person capable
of accepting the grant. (For example, a quit -claim to the
Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County would
have been adequate.) The situation was further clouded when
a replat of the Sun Acres Subdivision attempted to dedicate
the same property as a private road. The problem is the
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road was not within the boundaries of the plat and
dedication of property outside the boundaries of the plat
cannot be accomplished by means of a plat.
The County has never accepted the "road" in question. The
end result of these prior actions is that it has been very
difficult for Mr., Hudgins to establish his rights to use
the "road" for access to his lot as •a driveway. It is
desirable for Mr. Hudgins to use this land as his driveway
as his only alternative access would be to culvert over a
large ditch and access onto 12th Street, a road of higher
functional classification than 11th Place.
RECOMMENDATION
The County Commissioners are authorized to, by motion, adopt
a resolution declaring a definite time and place for a
public hearing to be held to consider the advisability of
renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and the
public in and to any land shown as an existing public or
private street, alleyway, road or highway or other place
used for travel. Such a public hearing must be advertised
at least two weeks prior to the date stated for the hearing.
I recommend that the cleanest way to clear the cloud off Mr.
Hudgins' title is to schedule a public hearing for the
purpose of renouncing and disclaiming any right of the
County and the public in and to the "road" by a public
hearing on May 1, 1990.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution 90-43, setting 9:00 o'clock A.M., Tuesday,
May 1, 1990 for a Public Hearing to consider the
advisability of renouncing and disclaiming any right of
the County and the public in and to the land described
and mapped as a "public Street" in Sun Acres
Subdivision.
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RESOLUTION NO. 90- 43
A- RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SETTING A DEFINITE TIME AND
PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
THE ADVISABILITY OF RENOUNCING AND
DISCLAIMING ANY RIGHT OF THE COUNTY AND
THE PUBLIC IN AND TO THE LAND DESCRIBED
AND MAPPED AS A "PUBLIC STREET",
PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FLORIDA
STATUTE 336.09(1)(c).
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County have been petitioned by David Albrecht,
Esq. on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Lee H. Hudgins to renounce
and disclaim any right of Indian River County and the public
In and to the following described property:
The West 35 feet of the following
described property:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of
Lot 7 of Sun Acres Subdivision as shown
on a plat thereof filed in the office of
the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Indian
River County, Florida, in Plat Book 5,
page 54, thence run West 25 feet; thence
run South 8 feet for the point of
beginning; from said point of beginning
run West 245 feet; thence run North 230
feet, more or less, to the South
boundary of canal right-of-way; thence
run East 245 feet; thence run South.230
feet, more or less, to the point of
beginning, as shown in Official Record
Book 101, page 387, public records of
Indian River County, Florida, being part
of Tract 10, less the East 15 feet of
the South 120 feet, Township 33 South,
Range 39 East.
and
WHEREAS, having considered the matter and advice
of staff, the Board finds it appropriate to schedule a
public hearing at a definite time and place to consider the
advisability of exercising the authority granted under
Florida Statute 336.09(1)(c) to renounce and disclaim any
right of the County and the public in and to the land
described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
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1.t A public hearing for the purpose of renouncing
and disclaiming any right of the County and the public to
"the above-described land is hereby set for May 1, 1990 at
9:05 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, 1840 25th
Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
2. Notice of said public 'hearing shall be
published at least one time in a newspaper of general
circulation in this County at least two weeks prior to May
1, 1990.
The following resolution was offered by
Commissioner Scurlock and seconded by Commissioner
Wheeler and, being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Vice Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye
Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye
Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution
duly passed and adopted this 3rd day of April 1990.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
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By
Barton,
.r
5-4
By
Carolyn €ggert, airman
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY I
BY �. �L�1 L
WILLIAM G. COLLINS II
ASST. COUNTY ATTORNEY
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COMMISSIONER BIRD'S REPORT ON PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL AWARD TO
TREASURE COAST PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
Commissioner Bird reported on his recent trip to Washington,
D.C. as a representative of the County Commissioners and guest of
the Treasure Coast Private Industry Council to attend presentation
ceremonies at which the TCPIC received the very prestigious award
of being named the outstanding private industry council in the
United States.
They attended two receptions, one of which was held in the
Russell Senate Building and attended by Senators Graham, Mack
Symon and Hatch, along with Congressman Lewis, Secretary Dole and
several other dignitaries. The awards were presented the following
day at the Department of Labor Building by Secretary Elizabeth
Dole, assisted by Senators Symon and Hatch.
Commissioner Bird felt it was quite an honor for this
3 -county area and one we should be proud of. He appreciated the
opportunity to represent this Commission at the award ceremonies.
COMMISSIONER SCURLOCK'S REPORT ON NACo CONFERENCE
Commissioner Scurlock reported that during the recent NACo
Conference in Washington, D.C., the news seemed to be diminished
dollars coming in from the federal government, but perhaps a
stabilization as far as mandates are concerned. The following
items are a few of the matters discussed at the conference:
1) A uniform approach to tax sales from catalog companies
throughout the U.S., as there is a disparity between various
states and what sales tax they charge.
2) With regard to arbitrage, there seems to be an effort to
extend the period for the use of funds during construction
from 24 months to 36 months.
3) Consideration of expanding the amount that local banks can
participate with county government from $10 million to $25
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million, which probably would put some smaller counties in
the ballpark and benefit our county.
4) Consideration of establishing a $5,000 a year savings
account program that would be non-taxable as to principal but
the interest would have to remain in there for at least 7
years. This is an effort to encourage savings and to replace
the IRAs. He didn't feel this is something that would affect
the municipal bond market, however.
5) A case is presently being heard by the Supreme Court on
whether or not state and county government can be sued in
federal court. Attorney Vitunac will keep us advised as the
case proceeds.
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA DRUG FREE LEGISLATION
Commissioner Wheeler reviewed a bulletin released from the
Governor's Office dated 2/7/90 entitled Governor Calls for Death
Penalty for Drug Kingpins, Proposes Additional $120 -Million Drug
Fighting Budget
Commissioner Wheeler requested that the Board adopt a
Resolution in support of the Governor's proposed measures to
fight the war against drugs.
Chairman Eggert understood that Commissioner Wheeler's
Resolution will include the items shown on backup pages 165-167 .
Commissioner Scurlock was all for it but wondered where the
funds would come from if no new taxes are imposed. It's like
waving the flag; it all sounds good until you have to pay for it.
Commissioner Wheeler stated that he is simply asking that
the Board adopt a Resolution in support of the Governor's position.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board adopted Resolution 90-44,
to the Governor and Legislature of the State of
Florida, supporting the Governor's call for a major
expansion of Florida's war against drugs.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-44
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
BY ITS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, TO THE
GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE GOVERNOR'S CALL FOR A
MAJOR EXPANSION OF FLORIDA'S WAR AGAINST
DRUGS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board respectfully
requests the Governor and Legislature of the State of
Florida to go forward with their proposed expansion of
Florida's war against drugs, including:
1. Appropriating $120 million in new
spending,
2. Enacting tough new laws to impose
the death penalty for drug
kingpins,
3. Expanding the state's existing
drug-free school zone programs,
4. Utilizing the drug abuse resistance
education (DARE) program,
S. Providing a drug-free work place
through mandatory drug resting and
other means, and
6. Increasing penalties and fines
associated with improper use of
alcoholic beverages and alcoholic
related accidents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board respectfully
requests that a balanced program of enforcement, prevention,
and treatment be established to cover the full range of
substance abuse issues, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board supports the
work of the State Crime Prevention and Law Enforcement Study
Commission as well as the Governor's Drug Po.licy Task Force.
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This resolution was moved for adoption by
Commissioner Wheeler, and the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bird, and, upon being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Vice Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Don C. Scurlock Aye
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye
Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly
passed and adopted this 3rd day of April, 1990.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By �-4 �° ►�Xt�-4
Ca ro iy K.agger AJ -Cha i rman .
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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F+S!ENCY:
itunac
County Attorney
There being no further business, on Motion duly made,
seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 11:10 o'clock A.M.
ATTEST:
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Clerk Chair
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