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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/23/1991BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1991 9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1840 25TH STREET VERO BEACH, FLORIDA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Richard N. Bird, Chairman Gary C. Wheeler, Vice Chairman Margaret C. Bowman Carolyn K. Eggert Don C. Scurlock, Jr. James E. Chandler, County Administrator Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 9:04 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - None 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - James E. Chandler County Administrator 4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS 1. As item 13A-1, a Resolution respecting the exclusion of citrus fruit frdm any Free Trade Agreement between the U.S. and Mexico. 2. As Item 13A-2, a Parks & Recreation Committee report. 5. PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS None 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting of 3/19/91 B. Regular Meeting of 3/26/91 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Out of County Travel - Liz Forlani (memorandum dated April 23, 1991) B. Request to schedule Public Hearing - Clarification of Recording Special Assessments (memorandum dated April 16, 1991) C. Final Plat Approval for Colonial Gardens, Phase I Subdivision (memorandum dated April 11, 1991) APR 23 Ig,91 D. Water Service for New IRC Health Unit Bill of Sale to City of Vero Beach (memorandum dated April 16, 1991) !lorK 83 APR 2.3 1991 Boor. 83 TAH154 7. CONSENT AGENDA (continued) E. Sole Sourcing Book Publishers Not on State Contract (memorandum dated March 18, 1991) F. Budget Amendment #033 (memorandum dated April 17, 1991) 8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES None 9:05 a.m. 9. PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS None B. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS None 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT None B. EMERGENCY SERVICES - 1. Approval of Misc. Expenditures Ph. III - Indian River County Jail (memorandum dated April 15, 1991) 2. Authorization to Bid for Furnishings Phase III - Indian River County Jail (memorandum dated April 16, 1991) C. GENERAL SERVICES None D. LEISURE SERVICES None E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET None F. PERSONNEL Health Benefit Program (memorandum dated April 12, 1991) G. PUBLIC WORKS None 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS (continued) H. UTILITIES None 12. COUNTY ATTORNEY None 13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS A. CHAIRMAN RICHARD N. BIRD B. VICE CHAIRMAN GARY C. WHEELER C. COMMISSIONER MARGARET C. BOWMAN D. COMMISSIONER CAROLYN K. EGGERT E. COMMISSIONER DON C. SCURLOCK, JR. 14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS A. NORTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT None B. SOUTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT None C. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT None 15. ADJOURNMENT 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. ROOK 83 F'uE 1cl5 APR 23 i99.1 Tuesday, April 23, 1991 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 23, 1991, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Richard N. Bird, Chairman; Gary C. Wheeler, Vice Chairman; Margaret C. Bowman; Carolyn K. Eggert; and Don C. Scurlock, Jr. 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, and Administrator Chandler led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS Chairman Bird requested the following additions to today's Agenda: 1. As Item 13A-1, consideration of adopting a resolution recommending the exclusion of citrus fruit from any free trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico. 2. As Item 13A-2, a Parks & Recreation Committee report. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously added the above items to today's Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Bird asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of March 19, 1991 or March 26, 1991. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of 3/19/91 and 3/26/91, as written. E‘ooK OJ APR 23 199' r 'tPP 23199 CONSENT AGENDA BOOK 83 PAGE 157 Commissioner Scurlock requested that Item E be removed for discussion. A. Authorization for Out -of -County Travel The Board reviewed the following memo dated 4/23/91: TO: FROM: Liz Forlani, rve Aide RE: Out of County Travel DATE: April 23, 1991 Board of County Commissioners I am requesting authorization to attend the Florida Women in Government Conference June 18-22, 1991 to be held at the Holiday Inn Riverfront in Bradenton, FL. Funding will come from 001-101-511-035.43 and 001-101-511-034.02. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously approved out -of -county travel for Liz Forlani to attend Florida Women in Government Conference on June 18-22, 1991 in Bradenton, Florida. B. Scheduling of Public Hearing to Adopt Ordinance on Clarification of Recording Special Assessments The Board reviewed the following memo dated 4/16/91: TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Terrence P. O'Brien - Assistant County Attorney 4).) -- DATE: April 16, 1991 RE: CLARIFICATION OF RECORDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS The present procedures set forth in Section 11-47 of the County Code are inconsistent with past practice and need clarification. A memorandum from the County Clerk on this problem is attached for your information. A public hearing date of May 28, 1991 is suggested. 2 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously scheduled a Public Hearing for May 28, 1991 to consider adoption of an ordinance clarifying Recording Special Assessments. C. Final Plat Approval for Colonial Gardens Subdivision, Phase I The Board reviewed the following memo dated 4/11/91: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DIV ON HEAD CONCURRENCE: obert M. Keati g, Community Developme THROUGH: Stan Boling, AICP Planning Director Christopher D. Rison t'D Staff Planner, Curren /j5 velopment DATE: April 11, 1991 SUBJECT: FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR COLONIAL GARDENS, PHASE 1, SUBDIVISION SD -90-08-11 t is requested that -"the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of April 23, 1991. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: Colonial Gardens, Phase 1, Subdivision is a proposed 31 lot residential subdivision of a ±7.47 acre parcel of land located north of 9th Street and one block west of Old Dixie Highway. The subject property is zoned RM -6, Multiple Family Residential up to 6 units per acre and has an L-2, Low -Density Residential 2 (up to 6 units per acre) land use designation. The proposed density for the project is 4.1 units per acre,and all roads, drainage and utilities easements and facilities are to be dedicated to the County. At its regular meeting of September 8, 1988, the Planning and Zoning Commission granted preliminary plat approval for the subdivision. A land development permit was subsequently issued,and improvements were constructed. The owner, Vero Building Corporation,is now requesting final plat approval and has submitted the following: 1. a final plat in conformance with the approved preliminary plat; 2. a copy of the project Certificate of Completion issued by the Public Works Department; APR 23 1991 3 APR 2 3 199 BOOK 83 FAL 152 •3. a Warranty/Maintenance Agreement and Bill of Sale for the performance of the completed, publicly dedicated improvements; 4. an Engineer's Certified Cost Estimate for the constructed required improvements (basis for figuring the security amount for warranty/maintenance agreement); 5. a Contract for Construction for Remaining Required Improvements - Sidewalks, to guarantee the subdivision sidewalks will be completed; and 6. a Certified Engineers Cost Estimate for the remaining required sidewalk improvements (basis for figuring the security amount for the Contract for Construction). The applicant has obtained document information from the County Attorney's Office to be used in the security arrangements required to guarantee the Warranty/Maintenance Agreement and Contract for Construction for Required Improvements - Sidewalks. The final security arrangement documentation must be submitted to the County Attorney's Office for review and approval prior to recording of the plat in the Public Record. ANALYSIS: The required improvements, except for sidewalks, have been constructed by the developer. The developer has submitted a Warranty/Maintenance Agreement and a Contract for Construction for the Required Sidewalks and has obtained the document forms required for security arrangements to support the Warranty/Maintenance Agreement and Contract for Construction. The final security arrangements must be submitted to the County Attorney's Office for review and approval before the plat may be recorded. With submission of the approved final security arrangements, the developer has effectively satisfied the requirements for final plat approval for Phase 1. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that -the Board of County Commissioners: 1. grant final plat approval for the Colonial Gardens, Phase 1, Subdivision; 2. authorize the Chairman to execute the submitted Contract for Construction; 3. accept the submitted Warranty/Maintenance Agreement; and 4. Authorize the County Attorneys Office to approve and accept the security instruments submitted to secure the Contract for Construction and Warranty/Maintenance Agreement prior to recording the plat. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously granted final plat approval for Colonial Gardens Subdivision, Phase I, as set out in the above staff recommendation. CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND WARRANTY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WILL BE PLACED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN FULLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED 4 • D. IRC Health Building - Bill of Sale of Utility Service to City of Vero Beach The Board reviewed the following memo dated 4/16/91: DATE: TO: THRU: FROM: SUBJECT: APRIL 16, 1991 HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR H.T. "SONNY" DEAN, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERV E WATER SERVICE FOR NEW INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HEALTH UNIT AIMMOMMIMIONNOMEMMO BILL OF SALE TO CITY OF VERO BEACH BACKGROUND: A water service was constructed of Vero Beach specifications. service. In order for them necessary for the City to have service. ANALYSIS: AsjOINEWEEINIMIMMOM Bill of Saleof Utility Facilities to the City of Vero Beach has been prepared for signature. for the new Health Unit as per City In return they will maintain the to perform this work, it will be ownership of the components of this RECOMMENDATIONS: I i 64=g4 �p Staff recommends approval of this vommiamis to the City and approval for the Chairman to execute the legal document. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved the Bill of Sale of Utility Service to the City of Vero Beach, as recommended by staff. COPY OF BILL OF SALE IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 5 APR 23 199i 400K. 83 FAA.l5O APP 2 3 199 BOOK 83 f'A E 101 E. Authorization to Sole Source for Book Publishers Not on State Contract The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/18/91: 1 DATE: March 18, 1991 TO: .BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: James E. Chandler, County Administrator H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Director Department of General Servic FROM: Fran Boynton, Purchasing Manager, SUBJ: Sole Sourcing Book Publishers Not On State Contract BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The ordering of library material from book publishers is a very unique situation in as much as no two publishers will provide the same library material and therefore, this commodity does not lend itself to competitive bidding. ANALYSIS: The State of Florida 41as awarded a state contract (Publications) to the attached list of vendors and identified their discounts by categories. Both libraries have set up purchase orders with these book publishers, but there is still a need to authorize purchases from publishers not on this list. From time to time these order will exceed the formal bid amount of $5,000.00 per order, but should not be bid out because the vendor is the sole supplier of the library material ordered. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board authorize the libraries of Indian River County to sole source book publishers not on state contract for purchases in excess of $5,000.00 per order. Commissioner Scurlock didn't have any particular problem with the sole source as far as the aspect of sole source, but pointed out that the aspect of being able to purchase in excess of $5,000 is a different policy than under our purchasing guidelines. He wanted to make sure that we are not establishing some precedent here. He didn't have a problem in this particular case, but felt we need to differentiate because every other department is going to want the same privilege. Administrator Chandler explained that it was brought to the Commission because individual purchases would be in excess of $5,000, which is our limit under the purchasing ordinance, except for two actions. One is the sole source aspect and the approval of that, and the second is that there would be no purchases that weren't budgeted. Any purchase has to be within the budgeted amounts. Commissioner Scurlock asked how that differs from Utilities, for example, who might want to come in and purchase in excess when there is a sole source situation. Administrator Chandler stated that it still would have to be approved sole source by the Commission. 6 Commissioner Scurlock understood then that this is not setting a precedent where every department is going to want $5,000, and Administrator Chandler confirmed that it is not. This is no different than what was done under our prior purchasing ordinance, except that the $2,500 limit was increased to $5,000 and some other aspects were tightened up. Commissioner Scurlock believed that was enough for the record so that when somebody comes in with a "me too" request, we have a differentiation. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously authorized the County libraries to sole source book publishers not on State contract for purchases in excess of $5,000 per order, as recommended by staff. F. Budget Amendment 033 - Miscellaneous The Board reviewed the following memo dated 4/17/91: TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: April 17, 1991 SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT 033 CONSENT AGENDA THROUGH: Joseph A. Baird OMB Director FROM: Irene Lewis Budget Analyst- DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The attached budget amendment is to appropriate funding for the following: Reverse item number 3 in budget amendment number 024 which was erroneously done=twice by the Budget Director. 2. Traffic Engineering ordered Traffic Counters in the 1989/90 fiscal year and they were received and paid for in fiscal year 1990/91 in the amount of $10,850. 3. Establish a budget in the amount of $133,920 for Rockridge Assessment Debt service fund. 4. Establish a budget in the amount of $1,435,813 for North County Assessment Debt Service fund. 5. Establish budget for Drug Abuse fund pursuant to Ordinance 89-14. 6. Establish budget for "Local Government Criminal Justice" fund. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached budget amendment. 7 APR 23 19 1 Roc 83 f;.,vt 162 APR 23 199 ON MOTION by Commiss Commissioner Scurloc Budget Amendment 033 OMB Director Baird. Members of the Board of County Commissioners FROM: Joseph A. Baird OMB Director BOOK 83 P E i 6 ioner Eggert, SECONDED by k, the Board unanimously approved , Miscellaneous, as recommended by SUBJFtCT: BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER: 033 DATE: April 17. 1991 Entry ' umber' Funds De•artment Account Name 1. REVENUE Account Number Increase ' Decrease TRANSPORTATION FUND Cash Forward EXPENSE TRANSPORTATION FUND Office Furniture & E•ui•ment 111-000-389-040.00 111-244-541-066.41 0 10 825 2. REVENUE TRANSPORTATION FUND Cash Forward EXPENSE 111-000-389-040.00 S 10.850 0 TRANSPORTATION FUND/Trf. Eng. Other Machinery and Eauipment 0111-245-541-066.491S 10,850 3. REVENUE ROCKRIDGE SEWER Interest Investment 'r Interest Assessmen Sewer Assessment EXPENSE 210-000-361-010.00 $ 5.000 S 0 210-000-361-011.00 S 40,000 $ 0 210-000-363-020.0015 88.920 $ 0 Principal Debt Service Interest Debt Service Other Debt Service Communication Fees 210-117-513-077.11 S 0.000 0 210-117-513-077.21 $ 53,920 $ 0 210-117-513-077.31 $ 5.000 0 210-117-513-099.94 $ 5.000 0 4. REVENUE NORTH COUNTY ASSESSMENT Interest Investment Interest Assessment 211-000-361-010.0015 134.000 0 211-000-361-011.001$ 500.000 0 Sewer Assessment 211-000-363-020.001S 700.000 S Other Miscellaneous Revenue 211-000-369-090.0015 1.813 $ 0 Cash Forward 211-000-389-040.001$ 100.000 S 0 8 J Members of the Board / of County Commissioners ' FROM: Joseph A. Baird OMB Director SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER: DATE: 033 April 17. 1991 Entry Number; Funds/Department/Account Name ;EXPENSE Principal Debt Service Interest. Debt Service Other Debt Service Costs Commission and Fees Cas o and S Account Number i 1 Increase Decrease tember 30 211-117-513-077.11.$ 211-117-513-077.211$ -211-117-513-077.31' -1211-117-586-099.94;$ 1 1 1 1 '21 -1 -513-099.92' 610.000;$ 470.813 5.000 50,000 300 000 $ 0 0 0 0 5. REVENUE DRUG ABUSE FUND Revenue -Ordinance 89-14 Inte est Investme t ;Cash Forward !EXPENSE 121-000-354-003.00;$ i 121-000-361-010.00 Reserve for Contingency 6. REVENUE LOCAL GOV'T. CRIMINAL JUSTICE Additional Court Costs Interest Investment Cash Forward: EXPENSE 1 1 1 1 .121-000-389-040.001$ 1 ;121-199-581-099.911$ 1 11 1 , 1 1 1 1 1 3.500$ s 50 1.425 5.075 1 1 1 1 ;122-000-351-011.00;$ 1122-000-361-010.00 $ 1122-000-389-040.00,$ Reserve for Contingency 65.000 $ 800 $ 8.000 $ 1 1 1 1 ;122-199-581-099.911$ 1 1 1 1 I 1 73.800 Explanation: See attached agenda item dated April 17, 1991 9 APR 2 3 199 Budget Amendment: 033 Page _2 of ?_ ROOK 83 f'A,E 64 APR 2 3 1991 BOOK 83 F,.,E165 IRC JAIL, PHASE III - APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURES The Board reviewed the following memo dated 4/15/91: TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Doug Wright, Director Emergency Services DATE: April 15, 1991 SUBJECT: Approval of Miscellaneous Expenditures Phase III - Indian River County Jail It is respectfully requested that the information contained herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at the next regular scheduled meeting. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS On March 25, 1991, the General Contractor for Phase III of the Indian River County Jail received substantial completion. This was one day before the contract expiration date. Sovran Construction Company management officials are now in the process of completing the punch list and should be completed by the end of this month. There is some additional work that remains to be done outside the contract specifications which is being required by the Department of Corrections, requested by the Sheriff's Department for security purposes, or needed by the Building and Grounds Division to assist in maintenance procedures at the facility. The following items are requested for consideration: Item #1 - Security Enhancement in Infirmary Area Requested by the Department of Corrections to improve security and personnel protection in the medical treatment area. The area was built to contract specifications submitted by Frizzell Architects, however the following has to be accomplished before DOC will issue a Certificate of Occupancy: Remove conduit and receptacles in Rooms A-122 and A-123 Replace lighting fixtures with security fixtures Provide four (4) type "F" fixtures and four (4) type "C" fixtures. Rework sound panels as required. Paragon Electric was the approved subcontractor for the electrical work at the detention facility during construction and a quote of $2,262.00 has been received for the above scope of work. The Construction Manager and staff recommends the Board approve Paragon Electric as the vendor to complete the work since this company is totally familiar with the electrical system installed on the premises. Concrete Pad South of Pod "D" The Department of Corrections advised a small area just south of Pod "D" needed to be poured with concrete. Quotes were received from two vendors for this work. Robert M. Caron Construction was the low quote in the amount of $300.00. The Construction Manager and staff recommends the Board authorize the work to be completed by the company noted above in the amount stated. 10 Fencing to Secure Phase III Additional chain link security fencing is needed to totally protect the detention facility from direct access by the general public. This security fencing was requested by the Sheriff's Department and DOC agrees that this will enhance the security at the facility. Three quotes were received from fence companies with the lowest being Sharpe Fence Company in the amount of $4,092.00 and the other two each being in the amount of $4,900. The Construction Manager and staff recommends the Board accept the low quote and authorize the additional fencing. Portable Radios for Building & Grounds Maintenance Personnel to Use In Detention Facility The Building and Grounds Division of the Department of General Services have requested that three (3) UHF portable radios be purchased for use by maintenance staff. The maintenance personnel experience and daily need to be able to talk with other maintenance staff in locating electrical, plumbing, and HVAC problems in other areas of the facility. This would eliminate some of the time now required to complete maintenance assignments and preclude use of security personnel equipment which is needed by correctional personnel in their duties. GSA prices for the portable communications equipment totals $2,118.75 which includes belt loop, charger, and programming. Staff recommends approval of this request and asserts that justification has been '.=n established. Replacement of Two Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV) - Cameras Only The Building and Grounds Division requests that the Board authorize replacement of two CCTV units which are currently in use but barely functional. These CCTV's would replace the units now being utilized in the sallyport area which are unserviceable and maintenance expenses exceed the value of the units. Further, the sallyport area is critical in terms of security since this is the prisoner entry area and clear monitoring must be available at all times. Blevins Electric Company, the detention electronics subcontractor, has submitted a price of $1,685.00 each or $3,370.00 for the units which do not include lens. The lens from the old CCTV's can be used on the new units. Replacement of the units can be accomplished by the Building and Grounds Division precluding installation expense. Staff recommends the Board approve the purchase of the two CCTV's from Blevins which has done outstanding work on Phase II and III of the detention facility. Additional CCTV's For Detention Facility - Visitation Area The Sheriff's Department Jail Administrator has requested that two additional CCTV's with monitors, enclosures, and mounts be purchased and installed for security purposes in the visitation area of the facility. These CCTV's would provide for observation of visitors from the time they enter the facility until they travel upstairs to the visitation area and preclude utilizing personnel or additional staff for this purpose. In terms of security and maximum beneficial use of personnel, the request for the additional CCTV's appears to be justified. Blevins Electric has submitted a proposal to provide two state of the art 11 APR 23199 BOOK. 83 F; Jc. APR 2 3 1991 BOOK 83 F.;r 10 1 -CCTV's with monitors, enclosures, and mounts compatible with other detention electronics, install the equipment, for the price of $5,040. Additional costs of running conduit for the two new CCTV's is $500 if Building and Grounds personnel complete this part of the installation. Staff recommends the Board approve the purchase of the two CCTV's with mounts and installation for a not to exceed price of $5,040 and $500 additional authorized for Building and Grounds staff to install the electrical conduit for a total of $5,540. As stated above, Blevins Electric has performed exceedingly well as the detention electronics subcontractor and they should install the additional CCTV's so the warranty on recently installed equipment is not voided. Replacement of Electrical Cover Plates DOC has requested that the electrical receptacle cover plates be changed from nylon to steel for security purposes. The Construction Manager has obtained a price of $2.55 for each plate for a total cost of $127.50. Building and Grounds personnel can install the plates at the facility as required. Staff recommends the Board approve the purchase of fifty (50) steel plates for a total of $127.50. Sod for Directed Site Drainage The Building and Grounds Division has also requested 20,000 square feet of sod to stablize certain areas around the construction site to prevent erosion and direct site drainage. The County currently has a contract with East Coast Sod to provide this product at a price of $.09 a square foot. Staff recommends the Board approve the purchase of 20,000 square feet of sod at the price of $.09 a square foot for a total of $1,800. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS There were a total of seven change orders during the course of constructing Phase III of the Indian River County Jail. The financial information for the project is as follows: Original Contract Sum $5,103,000 Change Order #1 -0- Change Order #2 8,853 Change Order #3 11,030 Change Order #4 12,250 Change Order #5 4,546** Change Order #6 5,221 Change Order #7 11,557*** REVISED CONTRACT SUM $5,156,457.00 Miscellaneous Items (this agenda item) $19,610.25 TOTAL PROJECT EXPENSES $5,176,067.25 ** *** Time extended 10 days Time extended 7 days Time extended 8 days Extended contract completion date March 26, 1991 12 It should be noted that Frizzell Architects, Inc., has agreed in writing to .reimburse Indian River County the sum of $8,276 for errors and omissions for which the firm was responsible in Proposal Requests #5,6,11,12,13,21,22; Claim Package A,B,C,D,E,F; and Construction Change Directive #3. A second letter has been forwarded to Frizzell Architects, Inc., by the Project Manager alleging errors and omissions in Claim Item #5 in Change Order #6 and Claim Items #1,2,4,7 in Change Order #7 for a total of $3,914 which will be negotiated in the short term. The funds reimbursed will help to offset some of the additional expenses incurred by the County and will ieduce accordingly the total project expenses alluded to above for construction of Phase III of the Indian River County Jail. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Board approve the expenditure of funds and authorize the purchases/services as stated above. With the exception of purchasing the furnishings for Phase III, this should conclude the construction phase expenses of the facility. ATTACHMENTS 1.•'1,Proposal and quote from electrical subcontractor 2. Quotes from fence vendors 3. Communications equipment quote - GSA prices 4. Blevins Electric quote for CCTV•'s .r • APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR: L/-23 -`fig BY: Indian River Ca Approved Date Admin. '� � Legal VI ;,I Budget Gy4' Dept. �y�_ ii Risk Mgr. ____ r i MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, that the Board approve the expenditure of funds and authorize the purchases/ services as recommended by staff. Under discussion, Commissioner Wheeler questioned the need for the closed circuit television cameras in the corridor and stairs leading to the visitation area of the detention facility. 13 APR 2 31991 IDO APR '431991 yor 83 I ;tL.16 . Captain Calvin Jones, head of corrections at the County Jail, explained that without the cameras the visitors are not visible from the point where they go up the stairs to the visitation room. The cameras would enable them to see if there are any squabbles or incidents taking place in that corridor or on the staircase before the visitors actually enter the visitation room. Commissioner Eggert hadn't realized that visitors get into arguments with each other. Doug Wright, Director of Emergency Services, felt the cameras are necessary and recommended the Board's approval. The Chairman called for the question. The Motion was voted on and caried unanimously. Director Wright advised that in terms of the 3 major accounts at the Jail, we are on budget at this point in time and we expect to be on budget when the project is completed. COUNTY JAIL, PHASE III - AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR FURNISHINGS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 4/16/91: TO: Board of Count Commissioners FROM: Doug Wrigh , Director Emergency Services DATE: April 16, 1991 SUBJECT: Authorization to Bid For Furnishings Phase III - Indian River County Jail • It is respectfully requested that the information contained herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at the next regular scheduled meeting. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Phase III of the Indian River County Jail received substantial completion on March 25, 1991, one day prior to the contract date of March 26, 1991. The General Contractor is in the .process of completing the punch list and should be off site except for some warranty work as necessary. • Since the facility is -planned for operational use in June, staff is seeking authorization to advertise and bid the detention facility furnishings/supplies. A description and itemized list of furnishings and supplies requested by the Sheriff's Department is attached for review and consideration. The list has been reviewed by the 1'.• 14 Purchasing Manager and a recommendation was received in memorandum form to increase the projected cost by 10% for market inflation. This would bring the anticipated costs for the furnishings to $93,400 per the attached list. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The budget for furnishings/supplies in Phase 'III was originally estimated to be $200,000. After the Board considers and approves a list of furnishings/supplies, the Purchasing Manager will proceed to advertise for bids and return to the Board for award of the bid routinely. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Board authorize staff to advertise the -approved furnishing/supply list for bid subject to the manual of purchasing and procedures prior approved by the Commission. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously authorized staff to advertise the approved furnishing/supply list for bid subject to the manual of purchasing and procedures previously approved by the Commission. COUNTY EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM The Board reviewed the following memo dated 4/12/91: • To: James Chandler, County Administrator Date: April 12, 1991 From: Jack Price, Personnel Sub: Health Benefit Program On January 22, 1991 the Board of County Commissioners approved the selection of Stanford & Co. (insurance consultants) to assist in evaluating the County's health benefit program (RFP 91 -RFP -41). Through Stanford's analysis of Indian River County's past claims data and discussions with the health benefit committee it is apparent that expert assistance is needed with negotiations for PPO discounts (see attachment). The current limited PPO is serving as a start point with savings as predicted. Future cost management will be so heavily influenced by the PPO that consultant assistance in negotiating even more favorable discounts for FY -92 and beyond is warranted. Stanford & Co. can provide this assistance at an expected cost of $5,500. . This cost is within the approved budget. The committee believes the additional expense is a good investment. Please submit this request to the Board of County Commissioners for their approval. 15 APR 2 31991 NIOF 83 igi.170 APR 2 3 1991 April 12, 1991 TO: Indian River County • ATTENTION: Mr. Jack Price FROM: Mary L- Stanford, CLU, ChFC RE: Preferred Provider Negotiations/ Stanford Assistance q� Stanford & Co. Boa 83 MI E1 Insurance Consultants •`s •z/ 1.3 '. `'7:: In April, we recommended the County initiate direct negotiations with Indian River Memorial and Doctors' Clinic for preferred provider discounts. This recommendation was predicated on our recent analysis of the County's health plan, which revealed that payments to these entities by the health plan accounted for a substantial amount of the plan's total paid claims. During 1/1/90-12/31/90, for example, the County's health plan paid approximately $545,000 to Indian River Memorial and approximately $200,000 to Doctors' Clinic. The total amount paid to these entities is a still • greater sum when considering additional amounts paid by employees/dependents in accordance with deductible and co-insurance provisions of the benefit plan. The County's current health plan insurer/administrator offers a PPO program, but it does not include Indian River Memorial, and includes only very few physicians from Doctors' Clinic. The County is missing a significant opportunity for reduction of claims costs through the present arrangement. If the County proceeds to remarket the group health plan coverages via a formal Request for Proposals, it may possibly receive proposals from other insurers or claims administrators which include preferred provider arrangements with either or both Indian River Memorial and Doctors' Clinic. There is, however, no assurance that this will be the case. This consultant has represented other clients in direct negotiation with physicians and hospitals throughout Florida, and has been successful in achieving significant preferred provider discounts in behalf of those clients. For example, In one instance the preferred provider agreement between the .1 provider and our client resulted in a :discount which would otherwise not have been available at all (35%). In another instance, the result was a discount of greater magnitude than offered by the provider via a formal PPO arrangement with an insurer/administrator (i.e., the formal PPO discount was 25%, and we achieved for this particular client a 40% discount). We are offering our services to Indian River County to assist it with direct negotiations with Indian River Memorial and Doctors' Clinic for the reasons recited above. While we cannot guarantee the final outcome of such negotiations, we believe our experience in this area will significantly improve the County's opportunity to reduce claims costs in the health plan. Our best estimate of the consulting fees necessary to complete negotiations with Indian River Memorial and Doctors' Clinic is $5,500. Prepared by: Mary L Stanford, CLU, ChFC 16 Administrator Chandler noted that the base contract with Stanford & Co. is for $8,500, and with the estimated cost of $5,500 for these additional services, we still will be well within our total budget of $20,000. Commissioner Scurlock didn't understand the benefits that the employees would gain from the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), and OMB Director Joe Baird explained that the employees are reimbursed at 90% of their bill when using a PPO compared to only 80% if they go to a doctor or facility not on the PPO list. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, that the Board authorize the additional consulting services with Stanford & Co. in the amount of $5,500, as set out in the above staff recommendation. Under discussion, Commissioner Eggert expressed her concern about the creeping increases of the deductibles, and Administrator Chandler explained that one of the reasons we are going to the PPO is to hold down the amounts of the deductibles. He emphasized that the cost of employee health insurance is a big factor in our budget and our budget increases, and we anticipate savings to the County through the PPO options. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion was voted on and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE EXCLUSION OF CITRUS FRUIT FROM ANY FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 91-49, recommending the exclusion of citrus fruit and processed citrus products from any free trade agreement between the United States and Mexico. 17 AP'R23 1991 APR 23 i99 BOOK 83 3 RESOLUTION NO. 91-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING THE EXCLUSION OF CITRUS FRUIT AND PROCESSED CITRUS PRODUCTS FROM ANY FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO WHEREAS, the industry growing and processing citrus fruit, and in particular, fresh and processed oranges and grapefruit, is extremely important to the economies of Florida and the United States; and WHEREAS, the Florida citrus industry accounts for $8 billion in capital investment, more than 144,000 employees, hundreds of millions of dollars in annual sales, and considerable indirect employment; and WHEREAS, expanding world production and sales of citrus fruit and processed citrus products will continue to increase pressures on the U.S. citrus industries and erode the profitability of this unsubsidized sector of American agriculture; and WHEREAS, over the past three years, the number of acres of orange trees planted in Mexico has increased by 33%, the volume of fruit processed has increased by 45%, the volume of orange juice produced has increased by 42%, and the volume of orange juice exported has increased by 40%; and WHEREAS, the Florida citrus industry has ,fought unfairly low import pricing in recent years due to foreign subsidization and less -than -fair -value sales; and WHEREAS, the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that, as a consequence of any Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Mexico, under which import duties on fresh and processed citrus would be eliminated, "U.S. growers. . . are expected to experience losses in production, particularly growers in Florida, California, and other warm -climate states who compete directly with Mexico"; and WHEREAS, the economy of Mexico offers no offsetting export market opportunities for Florida and other U.S. producers of citrus, now or in the future; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board opposes the elimination or reduction of U.S. import duties on oranges, grapefruit, orange and grapefruit juice and any other citrus fruit and processed citrus product, when imported from Mexico. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board urges the President and the United States Trade Representative to exclude all such citrus products from any list of articles eligible to receive duty-free or reduced -duty treatment upon importation from Mexico under any U.S. Mexico or North American Free Trade Agreement. 18 IMP RESOLUTION NO. 91-49 The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Wheeler who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Eggert and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman. Richard N. Bird Aye Vice -Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution passed and adopted this 23rd day of April, 1991. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AT BY 74,,tzpatt: Jefrey�rton, Clerk APR 23 1991 BY Richard N. Bird, Chairman BOOK 83 PAVE 174 ACP 23 199 ROOK 83 PAuE 1 5 PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT Chairman Bird read aloud the following Summary of the April 4th Meeting, noting that Board action is needed on a couple of the items: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE SUMMARY April 4, 1991 1) Tree Planting Suggestion A fifth grade student suggested that a tree be planted in a park each time a baby is born in Indian River County. There were 1266 babies born in the county last year. Chairman Bird will write the child and tell her, based on the recent changes in the comprehensive plan requiring more open space, and with the land acquisition activities right now to acquire more property to be left undeveloped, and with the way we are presently developing our parks in a high quality environmental manner, we feel we -are addressing this. Also the City of Vero Beach Tree Commission holds a sale of seedlings every year. It was the consensus of that committee that they will give every Vero Beach citizen a certificate for a free tree when they have a baby. 2) Purchase of Additional Fairground property Property adjacent to the Fairground property is available. The committee felt that the property does have some value to be added to our inventory to be added to the Fairground property, and they recommended that staff be allowed to look into the financing feasibility of this property. This property is under review by the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. 3) Lease Agreement on Donald McDonald Park The Forestry Division lease will expire in June, 1992, and they will not be renewing the lease. They don't have the funds to continue maintaining the park, and the work they do at the park is not covered under fire -fighting duties. They would like to negotiate with the County to keep their men based at -the park. 4) Earth Day Friends of the Sebastian River are planning an Earth Day, and requested permission to use Dale Wimbrow Park for the festivities. The committee unanimously recommended approval of the request to use the park for no fee. 5) Stop signs at exits of Dale Wimbrow and Donald MacDonald Parks 6 One of the committee members felt that stop signs should be placed at the exits of Dale Wimbrow and Donald MacDonald Parks because of the speed of traffic on Roseland Road. 5 Acre tract adjacent to Tracking Station Park Indian River Shores is interested in trading the 5 -acre piece of property adjacent to the Tracking Station Park for the 40± acres at Gifford Park. 19 1) The Committee suggested that rather than giving a tree to every newborn child such as the City of Vero Beach does, the County should invite that particular 5th grade class to plant a tree in one of our parks on Arbor Day. Commissioner Eggert wanted to know more about Vero Beach's tree planting program, because she felt it would be nice for us to follow through and have the County give each newborn child a gift certificate for a small tree that can be planted in their own yards. Commissioner Scurlock felt we could always allocate a certain amount of money each year for that purpose and give out certificates for seedlings. Administrator Chandler stated that he would look into that, and Chairman Bird advised that he would write a letter to the 5th grade class inviting them to plant some seedlings in one of our parks in honor of Arbor Day, which is observed in the month of January in Florida. Commissioner Bowman advised that the Audubon Society is interested in planting approximately 40 live oaks at the Fairgrounds and would like to work with someone on the landscaping plan. 2) The Committee feels that this 40 -acre piece of property does have some value to be added to the Fairgrounds and is suggesting that the Board direct staff to look into the financing feasi- bility and bring back a recommendation on how the property could be financed and purchased if it were deemed to be advisable for the County. (See Motion under Item #6) 3) Chairman Bird advised that the Committee will review the master plan for the park and come back to the Commission with some thoughts on how the park should be maintained in the future after the Forestry Division gives up their management duties. There have been a number of improvements made under that lease and we will have to decide if we want to continue to maintain those improvements and/or make other improvements. The Committee will come back to the Board with a recommendation, but we have until June, 1992 to work something out with the Forestry Division. 20 3 1991 moK8" CCPR °u i991 BOOK 6) The Committee has been talking quietly with Indian River Shores about the possibility of exchanging the 5 -acre parcel of undeveloped property that the County has left at the Tracking Station Park for some property that Indian River Shores might own, such as the 40 acres at Gifford Park, which is under lease to the County. The Committee feels that perhaps we should consider making a trade for that piece and see how the numbers work out. They would like the Commission to authorize Administrator Chandler or the appropriate staff to work with the staff of Indian River Shores and continue some discussions and negotiations along these lines. The County has developed all of the oceanfront that we have at the Tracking Station Park, and these 5 acres lie between the oceanfront and AIA. The Committee feels that there probably wouldn't be a need to develop that to add to that park, and that if we did, we probably would end up with some problems in attempting to develop it into anything but a very passive nature because of the surrounding residences. The 5- acre piece is lightly wooded with some palmettos and sea grapes. Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that the County already has a lease on the property at Gifford Park and he would prefer to see us consider trading this for a new piece of property, such as the 40 acres next to the Fairgrounds. Gifford Park is not going away, so why trade something for something we already have? Chairman Bird admitted that we do have another 12 or so years on the lease on the property at Gifford Park. However, the County is making considerable improvements up there, and he felt the residents and the people who enjoy the use of that park probably would feel more comfortable if it was under county ownership in perpetuity rather than subject to the lease with Indian River Shores. He wasn't suggesting that it is an even trade or saying that is what we have to trade for, but the Committee is asking that Director Davis be given authorization to establish some value on our 5 -acre piece at the Tracking Station Park and ask Indian River Shores to establish some value on pieces that they might have that we might be interested in. Indian River Shores also may be able to purchase an additional piece we could trade for. Commissioner Scurlock interjected that he had looked into it a while back and believed that parcel could be developed into 16 residential lots which probably would have a value of at least $1 -million. He would rather we consider trading that 5 acres for the 40 acres next to the Fairgrounds. He didn't want to trade a filet mignon for a hot dog. 21 ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously authorized staff to begin some dialogue with Indian River Shores to see what is available in an exchange of properties, with consideration being given to both the 40 acres at Gifford Park and the 40 acres next to the Fairgrounds. There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 9:35 o'clock A.M. ATTEST: 3 O Clerk Chairman 22 ETOK. 83 F,1 CF .c / s