HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/24/1992MINUTES ATTACHED
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1992
9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1840 25TH STREET
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
INVOCATION - None
Carolyn
K. Eggert,
Chairman (Dist. 2) James E. Chandler, County Administrator
Fran B.
Adams
( Dist.
1)
Richard
N. Bird
( Dist.
5) Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
Kenneth
R. Macht
( Dist.
3) _
John W.
Tippin
(Dist.
4) Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board
9:00 A. M. 1. CALL TO ORDER
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of 9/15/92
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Proclamation Designating December, 1992 as
Drunk and Drugged Driver Awareness Month in
Indian River County
B. Occupational Licenses Collected During Month
of October
(memorandum dated November 10, 1992)
C. Appointment of Fellsmere Councilwoman Ruby L.
Korman to Treasure Coast Regional Planning
Council
( letter dated November 13, 1992 )
D. Ms. Christine Heshmati as designee to attend
Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating
Board meetings
( letter dated November 9, 1992 )
E. IRC Bid #3034 / Kings Highway Water Tower
Painting Project
( memorandum dated November 16, 1992 )
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INVOCATION - None
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Comm. John
W. Tippin
4.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY
ITEMS
Item
7K
Florida Department of Libraries state Aid Grant
Item
7L
Bond for David Nolte
Item
7M
Bond for Helen Glenn and Janice Broda
Item
Item
7N
11A
Depository resolution allowing Richard Bird
Land Acquisition Advisory committee -
to 'sign checks
amend
the.application to CARL
S.
PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS
None
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of 9/15/92
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Proclamation Designating December, 1992 as
Drunk and Drugged Driver Awareness Month in
Indian River County
B. Occupational Licenses Collected During Month
of October
(memorandum dated November 10, 1992)
C. Appointment of Fellsmere Councilwoman Ruby L.
Korman to Treasure Coast Regional Planning
Council
( letter dated November 13, 1992 )
D. Ms. Christine Heshmati as designee to attend
Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating
Board meetings
( letter dated November 9, 1992 )
E. IRC Bid #3034 / Kings Highway Water Tower
Painting Project
( memorandum dated November 16, 1992 )
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7. CONSENT AGENDA (cont'd. ):
F. Sludge Removal - Bid No. 3007
( memorandum dated November 13, 1992 )
G. Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Property
Acquired by Indian River County
( memorandum dated November,
16, 1992 )
H. Misc. Budget Amendment 002
( November 18, 1992 )
I. Unemployment Compensation -
Budg. Amend. 001
( memorandum dated November
18, 1992 )
J. Changing the Interest Rate on
Petition
Paving and Utility Assessment
Projects
( memorandum dated November
18, 1992 )
8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
None
9:05 a. m. 9. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
Heritage Village Mobile Home Park
( memorandum dated November 18, 1992 )
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Paving and Drainage Improvements to the
Roads in Floral Park 8 Ranch Estates S/D
( memorandum dated November 3, 1992 )
10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
Advertising Weekly BCC Agenda and Televising
the Meetings
( memorandum dated November 18, 1992 )
11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
None
B. EMERGENCY SERVICES
None
C. GENERAL SERVICES
None
D. LEISURE SERVICES
None
11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS (cont'd. ):
E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Bond Resolution 8 Award Resolution to Re-
finance the $9,855,000 8 $3,655,000 Bond Issue
( memorandum dated November 18, 1992 )
F. PERSONNEL
1. Margaret Bowman / FRS Pension - B.A. 003
( memorandum dated November 17, 1992 )
2. Change in Sheriff's Workers' Compensa-
tion Coverage - Budget Amendment 004
( memorandum dated November 18, 1992 )
G. PUBLIC WORKS
6th Ave. Improvements @ 20th Place - Twin
Pairs - Final Pay Request, Ranger Construc-
tion Industries, Inc.
( memorandum dated November 9, 1992 )
H. UTILITIES
1. Wastewater System Continuing Consulting
Services with Camp Dresser 6 McKee, Inc.
( memorandum dated November 10, 1992 )
2. Developer's Agreement with Norman W.
Hensick, Jr.
( memorandum dated November 9, 1992 )
12. COUNTY ATTORNEY
None
13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS
A. CHAIRMAN CAROLYN K. EGGERT
Legislative Priorities 1992-93 Session
( letter dated November 10, 1992 )
B. COMMISSIONER FRAN B. ADAMS
C. COMMISSIONER RICHARD N. BIRD
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NOV 2 4 1991
BOOK 88 PAGE 101_7
13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS (cont'd. ): PAGE
D. COMMISSIONER KENNETH R. MACHT
1. Board -Employee Relations
( memorandum dated November 18, 1992 )
2. Roll Call Vote
( memorandum dated November 18, 1992) -
3. County Code of Ethics
( memorandum dated November 18, 1992 )
E. COMMISSIONER JOHN W. TIPPIN
14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
None
B. 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.
ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING MAY
CONTACT THE COUNTY'S AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES _ACT (ADA)
COORDINATOR AT 567-8000 X 408 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF
MEETING.
Tuesday, November 24, 1992
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, November 24
1992, at 9:00 o'clock A. M. Present were Carolyn K. Eggert,,
Chairman; Richard N. Bird, Vice Chairman; Fran B. Adams; Kenneth R.
Macht; and John W. Tippin. Also present were James E. Chandler,
County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney; and
Patricia Held and Diane Albin, Deputy Clerks.
The Chairman called the meeting to order, and Commissioner
Tippin led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
Chairman Eggert requested the addition of the following:
Item 7K Florida Department of Libraries State Aid Grant
Item 7L Bond for David Nolte
Item 7M Bond for Helen Glenn and Janice Broda
Item 7N Depository resolution allowing Richard Bird to sign
checks
Item 11A Land Acquisition Advisory Committee request to
amend the application to CARL
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously added the
above items to the Agenda.
APPROVAL OF _ MINUTES
The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections
to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 15, 1992. There
were none.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved
the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 15,
1992, as written.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Eggert requested the removal of Item 7J for
discussion, and Commissioner Bird requested the removal of Item 7E
for discussion.
A. Proclamation Designating December 1992 as Drunk and_Dructcted
Driver Awareness Month in Indian River County
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously adopted
the following Proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
DESIGNATING DFCF•M,�NIiR, 1992
AS DRUNK AND DRUt;GED DRJCY:R AWAPENY- MONTH
IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLOP3DA
WHEREAS, Florida recorded 1064 alcohol-related traffic
fatalities and 24,472 alcohol-related traffic injuries in 1991;
and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that nearly one-fifth of all
Florida boating fatalities result from people operating boats
while under the influence of alcohol and drugs (OUI)i and
WHEREAS, the law enforcement officers from the Indian River
County Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Marine .
Patrol, Florida Game arid Fresh Plater Fish Commission, Florida
Office of Motor Carrier Compliance, and local police departments
throughout the county have exhibited leadership in protecting the
public from the DUI and OUI problem] and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation, State
Safety Office, and the Florida Department of Health arid
Rehabilitative Services, Injury Control Program, are providing
assistance in the development of comm.rnity- based traffic safety
programs with DUI emphasis; and
WHEREAS, citizen advocacy groups are continuing their
efforts to reduce the incidence of driving under the influence
and operating under the influence in Florida; arid
WHEREAS, the use of alcohol and controlled substances while
operating motor vehicles and boats can best be combatted by local
communities and an informed citizenry that understands the perils
of operating motor vehicles and boats while impaired and the
penalties that are imposed by Florida's DUI and OUI•Statutes:
NOW, THEREFORE, HE 1T PROCLAIMED BY TDE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the month of
December, 1992 shall be designated as
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH
in Indian River County, arid all citizens are urged to become more
cognizant of the dangers associated with intoxicated drivers and
boat operators and to support the fight against driving while
under the influence of alcohol arid other drugs on our highways
and waterways.
Dated this 24 day of November, 1992
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Carolyn Fggert,/)t'�airman
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B. Occupational License Taxes Collected During Month of October
1992
- ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved
the following report from Tax Collector Gene Morris
summarizing Occupational License Taxes collected
during the month of October, 1992:
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TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Gene E. Morris, Tax Collector
SUBJECT: Occupational Licenses
DATE: November 10, 1992
Pursuant to Indian River County Ordinance No. 86-59, please be
informed that $39,002.92 was collected in occupational license
taxes during the month of October, representing the issuance of
1,624 licenses.
C. Appointment of Fellsmere Councilwoman Ruby L. Korman to
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously ratified
the appointment of City of Fellsmere Councilwoman
Ruby L. Korman to the Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council as representative from the City of
Fellsmere.
D. Christine Heshmati as Department of Transportation Designee to
Attend Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board
Meetinas
The Board reviewed the following letter from District Public
Transportation Manager Kent Rice dated November 9, 1992:
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPEUnONS
DISTRICT FOUR
November 9, 1992
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman
Board of County Commissioners
1840 - 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Dear Commissioner Bowman:
As you may be aware, Ms. Allison Smith recently resigned from the
Department to accept employment outside the State.
In order to insure continuity on those occasions on which I an
unable to attend Coordinating Board Meetings, please accept Ms.
Christine Heshmati as my new designee. Ms. Heshmati is very
knowledgeable in the area of Transportation Disadvantaged and local
coordination efforts.
Your consideration in this matter is appreciated.
incerely,
nt is
District Public
Transportation Manager
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously accepted
Christine Heshmati as designee for Kent Rice,
District Public Transportation Manager of the
Florida Department of Transportation, to the
Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating
Board.
E. IRC Bid #3034 - Kings Highway Water Tower Painting Project
The Board reviewed memo from Purchasing Manager.Fran Boynton
Powell dated November 16, 1992:
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DATE: November 16, 1992
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THRU: James E. Chandler, County Administrator
H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Director
Department of General Servi J
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FROM: Fran Boynton Powell, Purchasing Manage
SUBJ: IRC Bid x$'3034/Rings Highway Water Tower Painting
Project
Utilities Department
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Bid Opening Date: October 28, 1992
Advertising Dates: October 14, 211 1992
specifications mailed*to: Seven (7) Vendors
Replies: Three (3) Vendors
Frank Shelton, Inc.
Perry, GA
Worth Contracting
Jacksonville, FL
Eagle Tank Technology
Jacksonville, FL
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID:
BUDGETED AMOUNT:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
BASE BID
$112,697.00
$148,750.00
$177,913.00
$112,697.00
$112,697.00
471-219-536-044.74 - Water Utilities Water storage Tank
Maintenance Account. >
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the bid be awarded to Frank Shelton, Inc.
as the Jowest, most responsive and responsible bidder meeting
specifications.
In addition, staff requests the Board's approval of the attached
Agreement, when all requirements are met and approved as to form
by the.County Attorney.
Commissioner Bird reported that the Citrus League initially
showed an interest in funding this project to promote Indian River
County citrus, but they felt the cost of painting the water tower
was prohibitive.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously awarded
Bid #3034 to Frank Shelton, Inc., in the amount of
$112,697.00 for painting the Kings Highway Water
Tower, as recommended by staff.
SAID CONTRACT
IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD
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F. Sludge Removal - Bid No 3007
The Board reviewed memo from Utility Services Director Terry
Pinto dated November 13, 1992:
DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 1992
TO: JAMES E . _CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATO
FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO
DIRECTOR OF UTILItf SERVICES
.
PREPARED TERRY H. DRUM Z/
AND STAFFED ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES
SUBJECT: SLUDGE REMOVAL
BID NO. 3007
BACKGROUND
On July 29, 1992 and August 5, 1992, a bid for the hauling of sludge
from ten wastewater treatment plant facilities, located around
Indian River County, was advertised. On August 12, 1992, the bid
opening was held.
AN_
The bid proposal process to obtain the services of a contractor to
remove sludge from the wastewater treatment plants generated four
bid responses (attached). Florida Sludge was the lowest bidder for
the sludge hauling service. The contract item for hauling sludge to
the Indian River County sod farm will be for a period through
February 28, 1993. In January, this contract will be rebid to
designate the new Indian River County Sludge Facility as the site to
haul sludge in lieu of the sod farm.
RECOMMENDATION
The Department Of Utility Services recommends that the Board of
County Commissioners approve and execute the contract for sludge
hauling to Florida Sludge at $.011 per gallon for a -contract period
through February 28, 1993. The service will be rebid in January
1993 to accommodate the new sludge facility and to continue the
sludge hauling service without interruption.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved
the contract with Florida Sludge for hauling sludge
to the sod farm at $.011 per gallon, for a contract
period through February 28, 1993, as recommended by
staff.
SAID CONTRACT WILL BE PLACED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO
THE BOARD WHEN FULLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED
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G. Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Property Acquired by Indian
River County
The Board reviewed memo from Deputy County Attorney William G.
Collins II dated November 16, 1992:
TO: The Board of County Commissioners
FROM: U70 William G. Collins II - Deputy County Attorney
DATE: November 16, 1992
SUBJECT: Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Property Acquired by Indian
River County
For your consideration, a resolution has been prepared for the purpose of
cancelling any delinquent or current taxes which may exist on the following
property acquired by Indian River County for public purpose:
Right -of -Way (for a sidewalk) acquired from LIVING LORD
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, INC. , and fully described in that
Warranty Deed recorded in Official Record Book 952, Page 489-490,
Public Records of Indian River County, Florida.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the
Resolution cancelling certain taxes upon publicly owned lands, and the Clerk
to send a certified copy of same to the Tax Collector so that any delinquent
or current taxes can be cancelled.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution 92-213, cancelling certain delinquent
taxes upon publicly owned lands, as recommended by
staff.
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-_,]_3
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, CANCELLING CERTAIN TAXES UPON
PUBLICLY OWNED LANDS, PURSUANT TO SECTION.
196.289 FLORIDA STATUTES.
WHEREAS, section 196.28, Florida Statutes, allows the Board of
County Commissioners of each County to cancel and discharge any and all
liens for taxes, delinquent or current, held or owned by the county or the
state, upon lands heretofore or hereafter conveyed to or acquired by any
agency, governmental subdivision, or municipality of the state, or the United
States, for road purposes, defense purposes, recreation, reforestation, or
other public use; and
WHEREAS, such cancellation must be by resolution of the Board of
County Commissioners, duly adopted and entered upon its minutes properly
describing such lands and setting forth the public use to which the same are
or will be devoted; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of a certified copy of such resolution,
proper officials of the county and of the state are authorized, empowered,
and directed to make proper entries upon the records to accomplish such
cancellation and to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of
section 196.28, F.S.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED .BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that any and all
liens for tastes delinquent or current against the following described lands,
which were: acquired for right-of-way (for a sidewalk) from LIVING LORD
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, INC., are hereby cancelled pursuant to
the authority of section 196.28, F.S.
See. attached Warranty Deed describing lands,
recorded in O.R. Book 952, Pages 489-490,
Public Records of Indian River County,
Florida.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner B i r d ,
and the motion was seconded by Commissioner T i g D i n , and, upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted this 24 day of November, 1992.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
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Carolyn EggepWChairman
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H. Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 002
The Board reviewed memo from OMB Director Joe Baird dated
November 18, 1992:
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
DATE: November 18, 1992
SUBJECT: MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 002
CONSENT AGENDA
FROM: Joseph A. Baird
t,
OMB Director
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
The attached budget amendment is to appropriate funding for the following:
1. At the meeting of November 17, 1992 the Board of County
Commissioners approved funding in the amount of $9,056.00 for the
Council on Aging from General Fund Contingencies.
2. Supervisor of Elections, at the Board of County Commissioners
request, hired Carter and Associates to revise precinct maps and
district boundaries for the 1992 elections. The cost of $2,600 needs to
be transferred from the General Fund Contingencies to cover the
expense.
3. Board of County Commissioners approved the addition at Fire Station
# 1 on November 17, 1992 at a cost of $52,000. Money was to be
transferred forward from old year to cover the expense (Cash
Forward).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached budget
amendment 002.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved
budget amendment 002, as set out in the above staff
recommendation.
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TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
FROM: Joseph A. Baird
OMB Director
Expense
BOOK PAGE
SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT
NUMBER: 002
DATE: November 18. 1992
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.Reserve for Continaencv !nni—laa—Sag—naa_aile Ir
Expense
EMERGENCY SERV
Fire Districts
0�An=
Revenue
I. Unemployment Compensation Budget Amendment 001
The Board reviewed memo from OMB Director Joe Baird dated
November 18, 1992:
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
DATE: November 18, 1992
SUBJECT: UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
BUDGET AMENDMENT 001 - CONSENT AGENDA
FROM: Joseph A. Ba'
OMB Director
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
The State of Florida, Department of Labor, has charged Indian River County for
Unemployment Compensation payments to former employees. A budget amendment is
required to reflect these payments. -
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve budget amendment
001 to refund Unemployment Compensation payments, funding to come from
contingencies.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved
Budget Amendment 001 to refund Unemployment
Compensation payments:
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
FROM: Joseph A. Bair
OMB Director
SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT
NUMBER: 001
• DATE: November 18, 1992
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!Unemployment Compensation !001-210-572-012.1515 144 !S 0
;Personnel ! 1 1
!Unemployment Compensation !001-203-513-012.15!$ 366 !$ 0
!Reserve for Continaencv 0114t
;Road and Bridge :! 11
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!Unemployment Compensation !111-214-541-012.15!$ 3,525 !S 0
;Traffic Engineering !
;Unemployment Compensation ilii -245-541-012.15!$ 106 !$ 0
!Reserve for Continaenov o,le
;Utilities - Water
!Unemployment Compensation ;471-219-536-012.151$ 263 !S 0
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J. Chancring the Interest Rate on Petition Paving and Utility
Assessment Projects to 8 PERCENT
The Board reviewed memo from OMB Director Joe Baird dated
November 18, 1992:
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
DATE: November 18, 1992
SUBJECT: CHANGING THE INTEREST RATE ON PETITION PAVING AND
UTILITY ASSESSMENT PROJECTS - CONSENT AGENDA
FROM: Joseph A. Bair
OMB Director
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
Assessment interest rates are scheduled to be set on an annual basis in January of each
year. The Utility Department has scheduled public hearings in early December on large
Utility Assessment projects that if approved by the Board of County Commissioners would
pay 9 3/4% interest. Prime interest rate in the Wall Street Journal today is 6% which
would mean we would charge an assessment interest rate of 8% if the rates were charged
today. By changing the rate effective immediately rather than in January we would reduce
the interest cost from 9 3/4 % to 8% for those individuals involved in assessment projects.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the change in the
interest rate to 8% effective immediately.
At the Chairman's request, Administrator Chandler recounted
discussions about a year ago when the Board directed staff to
analyze and adjust the County's interest rate for petition paving
and utility assessment projects on an annual basis. The
appropriate adjustment in the interest rate ordinarily would be
made in January. However, because of the Phase II water expansion
assessment, which will be presented to the Board in December, as
well as the petition paving item on today's agenda, staff is
recommending that we change the interest rate sooner for this
fiscal year. Our policy has been to charge 2 points above the
prime rate. The prime rate currently is 6 percent; therefore
staff's recommendation is an interest rate of 8 percent. The prior
rate was 9-3/4 percent.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved an
interest rate of 8 percent to be charged on petition
paving and utility assessment projects, effective
immediately, as recommended by staff.
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K. Authority to Sign State Aid to Libraries
Chairman Eggert announced that the State of Florida sent us a
Certification of Credentials to be signed and returned to the State
on or before December 1, 1992 in order for the Indian River County
Public Library to continue receiving state financial aid.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously
authorized the Chairman to execute the Certification
of Credentials and forward it to the State of
Florida on or before December 1, 1992.
COPY OF SAID CERTIFICATION
IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD
L. Surety Bond for Helen Glenn and Janice Broda Mosquito Control
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously accepted
surety bonds for Helen Glenn and Janice Broda,
Mosquito Control Board.
COPIES OF BONDS ARE ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
M. Surety Bond for David Nolte Property Appraiser
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously accepted
surety bond for David Nolte, Property Appraiser.
COPY OF BOND IS ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
N. Depository Resolution
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution 92-214, directing County depositories to
honor certain authorized signatures on county
warrants and other orders for payment.
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RESOLUTION NO. 92- 214 .
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, DIRECTING COUNTY DEPOSITORIES
TO HONOR CERTAIN AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
ON COUNTY WARRANTS AND OTHER ORDERS
FOR PAYMENT.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County on November 17, 1992, held an election for the offices of
Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners;
and
WHEREAS, the County Commission did nominate and select as
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert, and as Vice Chairman Richard N. Bird;
and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey K. Barton Was elected Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Indian River County effective December 31, 1988, also
serves as .a Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to
Section 125.167, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to reinstruct the County's
depositories as to the signatures necessary to honor County warrants,
checks, or other orders for the payment of money drawn in the
Commission's name,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
that:
1. The County Commission has in the past designated certain
institutions. as official depositories of County funds, and such
designations are hereby ratified and affirmed.
2. Each designated depository of the Commission is hereby
requested, authorized, and directed to honor checks, warrants, or
other orders for payment of money drawn in the Commission's name,
including those payable to the individual orders of any person or
persons whose name or names appear thereon, when bearing the
facsimile signature of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, when said
check, warrants, or other orders for the payment of money equals or
does not exceed the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000).
Y.
3. If a check, warrant, or other orders for the payment of
money drawn in the Commission's name exceeds the sum of three
thousand dollars ($3,000), said designated depositories are authorized
and directed. to honor checks, warrants, or other orders for payment
of money drawn in the Commission's name, only when such check,
warrant', or other orders for payment of money bears the facsimile
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signature of the Chairman and Clerk of the Circuit Court and further
bears the original signature of either the Chairman, Vice Chairman,
Clerk of the Circuit Court, or Deputy Clerk, listed below. Said
actual and facsimile signatures appear below:
(1) Jeffrey K. Barton
Clerk of Circuit Court
(2) Cynthia Gatt
Deputy Clerk
(3) Mary Louise Scheidt
Deputy Clerk
(4)
Chairman
(5)
Vice Chairman
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above named signatories are
hereby authorized to execute any and all signature cards and
agreements as requested by the respective banking institutions
designated as official depositories by the Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the use of facsimile signatures
is as authorized by Section 116.34, Florida Statutes, the. "Uniform
Facsimile Signature of Public Officials Act."
The resolution was moved to adoption by Commissioner
B i r d and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
T i p p i n , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert
Aye
Vice Chairman Richard N. Bird
Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams
A y e
Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht
Aye
Commissioner John W. Tippin
Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted this 24th day of November, 1992.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By /
Carolyn . Eggert
15 Chairman
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HERITAGE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK
The Board reviewed memo from County Attorney Charles Vitunac
dated November 17, 1992:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
DATE: November 17, 1992
RE: HERITAGE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK
In 1974 the County Commission entered into a franchise with the owner of
Heritage Village for the provision of water and sewer services to the
properties included in the Village. By Section XX of that franchise, the
owner and the Board agreed that the franchise would continue in force until
such time as the County installed its own sewage collection and treatment
system, at which time the owner would convey all of its facilities, except for
the sewage treatment plant and plant site, to the County without charge .
With the construction of the County wastewater system,\ the Department of
Utility Services began trying in September, 1989, to reach an agreement
concerning the connection of the park to the County utility system. After
numerous meetings, the owner and the County entered into an agreement on
April 4,. 1991, detailing the conditions of the connection requirement. A
copy of this agreement is attached to this memo.
Paragraphs IV and V of the agreement concern water and sewer connection
requirements. The water meter billing would be used as a basis for
wastewater charges. Paragraph VI of the agreement concerns impact fees
and requires that the park owner pay the County water impact fees of
$1,294 per ERU and sewer impact fees of $1,417 per ERU or such other fees
as the County may later establish pursuant to ordinance. The agreement
calls for the sewer impact fees to be paid upon connection to the County
wastewater system.
After being notified in February 1991 that the County wastewater system was
ready to accept service from the park, the park was connected on or about
April 1, 1991.
A majority of the tenants at the park have life -time leases which require the
park owner to pay their water and sewer bills, and a majority of the tenants
has refused to pay the County water and sewer bills when asked to do so by
the park owner. The park owner's theory is that the charges were
governmentally mandated and could, therefore, be passed on to the tenants
regardless of any conflicting lease provisions. The result of their dispute
has been that neither party has been paying the County water and sewer
bills, and the County (as of November 24, 1992,) has approximately
$95,000 in outstanding water and sewer bills for the park.
Attorney Daniel C. Brown, Tallahassee, stated that he is
representing the owners of Heritage Village Mobile Home Park in a
dispute concerning water and wastewater connection at Heritage
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Village Mobile Home Park. Mr. Brown recounted that a year ago,
pursuant to Ordinance 84-18, the County notified the park owner
that the water lines were in and it was time to connect to the
County water system and discontinue using the private system.
Neither the park owner nor the mobile home park residents were
pleased with the change and emotions have run high over this issue
because under their leases the mobile home park tenants agree to
pay as additional rent the increased cost of utilities incurred
during the term of the lease. Attorney Brown urged the Board to
put the emotional issues aside and address this issue from the
perspective of the interest of the citizens of Indian River County
as well as the Utility Department. He reminded the Board that the
dispute presently is being litigated in Circuit Court to determine
whether the park owner can pass on the utility costs to the
residents.
Attorney Brown understood that the Indian River County
utilities ordinance provides for individual metering of multiple -
unit properties. If a bill is not paid within 20 days, notice is
given that the water will be turned off after an additional 10
days. The owner of multiple units is the guarantor if the tenant
does not pay the bill, and the County may place a lien on the
property; however, the County looks primarily to the tenant for
payment. Therefore, the owner of Heritage Village is not
responsible for service in excess of 30 days.
Attorney Brown described the residents of Heritage Village
Mobile Home Park as "shrewd" in embroiling the County in this
dispute. He advised that the Board's decision of October 20, 1992
places his client in the position of having to sue the County in
Federal Court for discrimination under the U.S. Civil Rights Act.
The County must impose the same rule on all owners of multiple
rental property that it imposed on Heritage Village in order to be
in compliance with that act.
Attorney Brown stated that his client takes the position that
the tenants are responsible for utility payments, but his client
would be willing to place funds into the Court Registry to cover
the utility payments during the course of the legal action if the
tenants also would do so.
Commissioner Bird asked Attorney Brown to elaborate on
escrowing of funds.
Attorney Brown explained that his client has agreed to put
into the Court Registry the amount of the actual utility bills, if
the tenants would be willing to do the same. This would provide
security to whoever wins the lawsuit and would assure that the
bills get paid.
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Attorney Vitunac commented that the only way for the County to
remain neutral would be if both parties made payments to the Court
Registry. That also would save significant penalties and interest.
Commissioner Bird understood that Judge Kanarek ordered
mediation, and the Board made its decision on October 20 based on
the fact that the parties would be going through the mediation
process.
Attorney Brown related that -the Court withdrew its order to
mediate because of the Board's decision on October 20.
Attorney Vitunac confirmed that after the Court learned that
Attorney Barkett, who represents the mobile home park residents,
appeared before the Board of County Commissioners, the Court said
there was nothing to mediate because, in effect, the BCC is acting
as a mediation board.
Commissioner Bird asked, and Attorney Brown responded that the
current indebtedness is $75,000 -to $80,000 and is increasing at
about $15,000 a month.
Utility services Director Terry Pinto added that during the
winter season the bills will be about $20,000 per month.
Commissioner Adams asked whether an alternate water source is
available to Heritage Village.
Attorney Brown explained that Heritage Village Mobile Home
Park originally had a private utility system which provided free
water to the tenants, which cost the park owner about $8.00 per
month per lot. When the mobile home park was connected to County
utilities last year, the mobile home park owners reduced the
tenants' rent by $8.00 per month and the individual tenants were
expected to pay for water. However, the tenants want their rent
reduced by the amount the County is charging for water.
Attorney Vitunac stressed that staff has been asking both
parties to make payments into the Court Registry all along. This
will allow the current utility charges to be paid from those funds
and the prevailing party would receive the balance of the funds.
Attorney Larry Barkett, representing the Heritage Village
Mobile Home Park residents, pointed out that the tenants have
offered to pay this water bill if the park owner would reduce the
rents accordingly because the park owner agreed in the rental
contracts to pay the utility charges.
Attorney Vitunac disagreed, and advised that the County's
contract requires the property owner to pay only up -to the 30 -day
rule. He felt Attorney Barkett is asking the County to decide the
issue, but Judge Kanarek should decide the issue.
Commissioner Bird asked, and Attorney Vitunac responded that
the 30 -day rule is based on a County ordinance. The County's
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contract with the mobile home park was only for impact fees and did
not mean every tenant would get free water forever.
Attorney_ Barkett argued that the ordinance also says that
- nothing shall relieve the owner of responsibility for payment of
utility charges.
Chairman Eggert appreciated what Attorney Barkett was saying,
but she also agreed that the tenants should put funds in escrow.
Commissioner Bird asked, and Attorney Vitunac reported that
prior to litigation, the park owner was paying the utility bills.
In May 1992 that responsibility was passed along to the individual
tenants.
Commissioner Adams asked Attorney Barkett why his clients did
not want to escrow the monthly payment.
Attorney Barkett indicated that his clients do not have the
money. The utility charges increase the tenants' monthly expenses
by 40 percent, and they cannot afford that increase on a fixed
income.
Commissioner Adams thought both sides would have to give a
little bit on this.
Commissioner Bird pointed out that the County could not
continue losing this amount of money to the detriment of the other
customers and the bondholders.
Attorney Barkett contended that the County should sue the park
owner.
Attorney Vitunac advised that the County could win a lawsuit
only for utility costs for the first 30 days, because there is a
clause in the ordinance that the County can turn off water to
people who do not pay.
Commissioner Macht led discussion regarding the County's legal
standing, and Attorney Vitunac explained that the County is not a
party in the lawsuit between the'park owner and the tenants.
County Attorney Vitunac recommended that the Board allow the
tenants 30 days to make the accounts current, and if they are not
current in 30 days, discontinue service. He hoped that both
parties would come forward and put money in escrow.
Commissioner Bird asked whether the County has the option to
hold the arrears in abeyance and have the parties escrow monthly
payments from this point forward for utility charges.
Commissioner Adams wanted the County to waive penalties and
interest back to May and go on from here.
Attorney Vitunac advised that the Board has the authority to
compromise.
Commissioner Macht was concerned that the Board would be
setting a precedent.
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Attorney Vitunac confirmed that following this suggestion
would be setting a precedent and that it would be better to adhere
to our ordinance.
Director Pinto recommended letting interest accrue on the past
due amount of approximately $95,000 and escrow the payments for
future bills. He added that if the Board decided to adhere to the
County Ordinance and shut off the water, the attorneys would
request an injunction and a bond would have to be posted.
John Grayson, member of the Heritage Village Homeowners Board,
contended that the tenants did not ask for County utilities, nor
did the County mandate it, but that the mobile home park owner had,
in fact, requested County utilities.
Chairman Eggert pointed out that if that is true, the tenants
will win in Court and get their money back.
Mr. Grayson argued that the tenants do not have the money to
pay the bills.
Commissioner Macht asked how the park owner can say he does
not want the water, and Director Pinto clarified that the park
owner is saying he does not want to continue receiving water at his
expense. Director Pinto felt that if the tenants really think they
have a strong position, they can pay the water bill and deduct it
from the rent they pay the landlord.
Chairman Eggert closed the public discussion.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Tippin, to hold in abeyance the amount
owed to this date to County Utilities for water
service to Heritage Village Mobile Home Park
residents; that penalties and interest on that
amount would continue to accrue; that as of the next
billing period the County would ask both parties to
pay the amount of the utility bills, with one amount
to be deposited in the Court Registry until the
outcome of the lawsuit and with the other amount
going to the County Utilities Department to pay the
utility bill; and that any unpaid bills will be
handled individually according to procedure and
treated as any other utility customer who does not
pay a utility bill.
Under discussion, Commissioner Adams stressed that she did not
think this would solve anything, and that we are just telling the
tenants to put up or shut up.
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Chairman Eggert clarified that by asking both sides to pay
money into escrow the Board is not saying the residents cannot
deduct it from their rent. The Board is saying that the money is
-- needed to cover these ongoing bills to protect the other customers
and the bondholders.
Commissioner Adams pointed out that one side has offered to
put money in escrow, but the other side has not agreed to do this.
Chairman Eggert felt that this will protect the tenants in the
event they lose the case in Court because they will not have to
come up with a huge amount of money at that time.
Commissioner Macht wanted to know what effect this motion
would have on the lawsuit.
Attorney Vitunac explained that the.only difference is that
the County is not requiring payment of the estimated $95,000 now,
but penalties and interest will accrue.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION.
It was voted on and carried 4-1, Commissioner Adams
voting in opposition.
PUBLIC HEARING
PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROADS IN FLORAL PARR AND
RANCH ESTATES SUBDIVISIONS
The hour of 9:05 o'clock A. M. having passed, the County
Attorney announced that this public hearing has been properly
advertised as follows:
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NOV 2 4 1992
VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL
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Vero Beach, Indian River County, Flor
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COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDAtab
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schum1an otp%
says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily neW5paperTnaulished
at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being
In the matter ol7feASyju _(_i 9A_J
In the t f Court, was pub-
lished in said newspaper in the Issues of % /LSO.Ia l& /-Ur / , g
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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 aperiod of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of
advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm
or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this
advertisement for publication in the said newspaper.
Sworn to and
(SEAL)
day ow- �(y 7A.D. 19 �'
(Business Manager)
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REAS, The Board Of County Comms On"
m Riva Co mty has, by Reatutlon No. 92-
stemInrod that it is neceaeery for the pubUc
of the dbm of the oomty, and puftlariy
those living, working, end M
the arae described troreene, tlrot and
e Improvements be made to; and
REAS. the board of County COMMIssIm"
used en aeeeeemant rou to It completed and
h the Clark to the Board; and
REAS, Section 11.49, Indian RIM County
regdree that the Board Of County Commit -
shot fix a time and plate at which the own -
the properties to be seemed or arty Otho►
i interested thersh may appear before the
Of County Ccmmleelanere grid Ibneo hpeaarrUd�as to
Improv te, �to the asi ttmreof, end
manner of payment therefor, and as to the
t there�o��ff rto��byyb�e seemed AgAM each IRP
IVB HEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
I of COUNTY COMNU88IONERB OF IN-
Bupdirio—at Uie hour of 9:05 A.M. on Tuesday
Novem 24, 1982, at which time to Owrwe Of
tiro properties to be assessed and any other Inter-
ested persons maye�eer before Bald C *Rein
and be heard i regard Ihersto. The area to be Im-
ed
am �rt� �desc bed u the Mess--
ment plat and the aeeeeament roll with regard to the
special assessments.
2. AB persons Interested In the construc an of sold
Improvemants and the special aeeesswa to against
the props s to be specially benefited may review
ttro aeesssment plat showing the area to be as-
mood,
a so a tar, onrO4, 00 e an es�timateeoof
tlro est Vereof at the office of the Clark to the
Board any week day from 8:30 A.M. Urd9 6:00 P.M.
-3. Notice of 9re time and place of ride pucii hoe"
shell be a�en by the Deparanerd of Public Works by
two p . thane In the Vero Beady Prese,larmal
Newspsper a week apart. The lest ptibil atin 61180
be atrteast aro weekk prior to Bae date Of the hear-
II�� The Indian Riva County Department of PublIc
VYcrks " give the a" of each property to be
memall assessed at least ten days notice In wrlthr
a� oft such aceto each of tam prop
arty owners at his last known address.
The r9goiutin was moved for adoption by Com
yCComml Ww Birddannd, upon being puMOft was �eC
vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Absen'
Vie Chairman Margaret C. Bowman Ayr
Commissioner Don f Scurlock, Jr. Ayr
Commisskxvr Richard N. Btrd Ayr
District 4 Commission Seat Vacant
The Chairman thereupon declared the resdutia
duly passed end adopted this lot day of Septan
ber,.1892.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORID4
By -a CAROLYN K. EGMT
Attest: C�Mman : e
Jeffrey llK. Barton Cleric » 94831
County Engineer Roger Cain and Civil Engineer Michelle Gentile
made the following presentation:
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TO: James Chandler
County Administrator
THROUGH: James W. Davis, P. .
Public Works Direct
and
Roger D. Cain, P.E
County Engineer
FROM: Michelle A. Gentile, C.E.T.
Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the Paving & Drainage Improvements to the Roads in Floral Park
and Ranch Estates Subdivisions
DATE: November 3, 1992
On July 28, 1992 the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 92-133 providing
for certain paving and drainage improvements to the roads in Floral Park and Ranch Estates
Subdivisions. On September 1, 1992, a public hearing was held to discuss the advisability, cost and
amount of the assessment against each property owner. Due to the fact that there were only three
commissioners on the Board that day, the Public Hearing was continued until November 24, 1992.
All of the property owners in the benefited area have been notified by certified mail of the date and
time of this hearing continuation.
It has previously been agreed between the County and Neighborhood Variety Stores, Inc. that
Neighborhood Variety Stores, Inc. would grant the necessary right-of-way for 56th Avenue, but
would not be included in the assessment. The County has sent the deed to Neighborhood Variety
Stores, Inc., and is awaiting its execution.
The original agenda item is attached for reference for the new commissioners. a pay back cost
analysis is tabulated below to show what the overall costs would be for a 2 year, 5 year and 10 year
pay back plan, using as a basis the average lot size of 11,443 square foot. These costs are just for
comparison and discussion purposes for today's meeting only, and do not reflect the actual cost for
any particular lot in the Floral Park and Ranch Estates Subdivisions. The actual cost will be
computed by the Tax Assessor's office when the "As -Built" Resolution is approved.
Assuming an average lot size of 11,443.21 square foot at a cost of $0.1558 per square foot is
$1,782.85. Assuming a 9 3/49o' interest rate, the approximate payments are as follows:
Yearly Payment
$1,023.82
Yearly Payment
$ 467.31
Yearly Payment
$ 287.04
2 Year Payback Period
5 Year Payback Period
10 Year Payback Period
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Total Interest Paid
$264.78
Total Interest Paid
$553.71
Total InterestPai
$1,087.50
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A new petition for a public improvement assessment for road paving and drainage improvements
for the roads in Floral Park Subdivision and Ranch Estates Subdivision was received in June 1992,
and supersedes the original petition. There are presently 21 homes in Floral Park and Ranch Estates
Subdivisions. Owners of 15 homes have signed the petition making 70% of the property owners,
who actually live in the benefited area, and 37% of the total square footage of the benefited area,
in favor of having these roads paved. They are also requesting an extension of the payment schedule
from 2 years to 5 years.
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the assessment roll, and confirming
resolution with changes, if any, made after input at the November 24, 1992 Public Hearing. Revised
confirming resolution and assessment roll will be forwarded to Chairman of the Board for signature.
The Assessment Roll and assessment plat are on file with the Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioner's office.
The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone
wished to be heard in this matter.
Attorney Robert Nall, came before the Board and reported that
he met with the majority of the property owners on November 21,
1992. He thought the property owners were aware of the 5 -year
payment option but he did not know if they were aware of a 10 -year
payment option. It appears that the lower interest rate would save
them about $100 interest. Even with the favorable interest rate,
the financial impact is going to be hard on some of the people in
the area, several of whom are laid off or on disability.
Leonard A. Wilson, 4205 57th Court, 20 -year resident of Ranch
Estates Subdivision, spoke in favor of the paving and pointed out
that the owners who do not live in Floral Park already have paved
streets and this is extra property to them.
Godfrey Gipson, 4136 57th Court, 19 -year resident of Ranch
Estates Subdivision, opposed the paving project. He felt that some
of the residents cannot afford to pave the streets, and that water
and sewer will be coming in soon which also will cost a great deal
of money.
Commissioner Eggert asked about the status of the water, and
Director Davis responded that water is planned for 1993-94. The
hearings will start next fall.
County Engineer Roger Cain mentioned that when the water goes
in later, it can be done without damaging the pavement, and he
noted that Public Works will coordinate the paving project with the
Utilities Department.
Andrew Jefferson, 4236 57th Avenue, Floral Park, stated that
he is in favor of the paving project and thought that it will
upgrade his neighborhood.
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Joyce Broxton, 4205 57th Court, opposed the assessment because
she and her husband have fallen on hard times and cannot afford it.
Willie C. Reagan, 5685 41st Street, stated that he had
spearheaded the petition effort and he felt that the paving was
needed badly.
Dupree Dawkins, 5636 42nd Street, stated that he is on
disability and has two children. His medicine is expensive, and he
cannot afford the paving assessment.
Ruth Jefferson, 4236 57th Avenue, was in favor of the project
and thought that now is a good time to do this because interest
rates are low.
Don Reagan, 5685 41st Street, pointed out that many of the
property owners who oppose the paving project do not live there.
The people who live there want the streets paved.
It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the
Chairman closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Bird believed that if this is approved and the
assessment made, the County can come up with a payment plan. He
asked what the procedure would be if an assessment were not paid.
Director Davis explained that the permitting process takes
from 3 to 6 months before proceeding to construction. When the
project is completed, the final assessment roll will be developed.
In most cases the final assessment is less than the preliminary
estimate. The final assessment cannot be higher than the
preliminary assessment. When the bill is sent out, the Tax
Collector allows a 90 -day grace period whereby no interest applies.
If the assessment is not paid in 2 years, a lien is placed on the
property.
Commissioner Macht suggested that in situations involving
elderly people or other hardship cases, the County should just
leave the lien until the property is sold through the estate.
Discussion ensued regarding 5- or 10 -year payback options.
Director Davis explained that the assessments are used to
replenish the fund so that more projects can be completed. If the
County extends the payment plan to 10 years, the money will not be
available for other projects during that time period.
Commissioner Adams inquired whether the County allows people
to make monthly payments rather than annual payments, and Director
Davis responded that the Tax Collector has been flexible and
accepts payments when they are brought in, and that some people do
make monthly payments.
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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, to adopt Resolution 92-215,
confirming the assessment roll for certain paving
and drainage improvements to the roads in Floral
Park and Ranch Estates Subdivisions, providing for
1-, 2-, and 5 -year payment plans and establishing a
10 -year payment plan for applicants who establish
hardship.
Under discussion, Attorney Vitunac advised that an individual
can establish hardship simply by filling out an application form
stating that they have a hardship.
Commissioner Adams noted that 5 homeowners were against the
paving for financial reasons, 15 were in favor of the project, with
the remainder being absentee property owners.
Further discussion ensued regarding the need to go forward
with improvements in this area because of drainage problems and the
length of time that is involved to complete these projects.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION.
It was•voted on and carried unanimously.
_ RECORD VERIFIED
JEFFREY K. BARTON
CLERK CIRCUIT COURT
INDIAN RIVFP !;r rI. y
Confirming (Third Reso.) 8/10/92(ENG)RES3.MAG\gfk
RESOLUTION NO. 92- 215
A RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING
THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CERTAIN PAVING AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROADS IN FLORAL
PARK AND RANCH ESTATES SUBDIVISION.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County adopted by Resolution No. 92-133, providing for certain
paving and drainage improvements to the roads in Floral Park
and Ranch Estates Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, said resolution described the manner in which
said special assessments shall be made and how said special
assessments are to be paid; and
WHEREAS, the resolution was published as required by
Section 11-46, Indian River County Code; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County passed Resolution No. 92-134, on July 28, 1992, 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 Section 11-47, Indian River County
Code; and
WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of the public
a
hearing was published in the Press Journal Newspaper on August
18, 1992, and August 25, 1992, (twice one week apart, and the
last being at least one week prior to the hearing), as
required by Section 11-46, Indian River County Code; and
WHEREAS, the land owners of record were mailed notices at
least ten days prior to the hearing, as required by Section
11-46, Indian River County Code; and _
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County on Tuesday. September 1, 1992 9:05 A.M. conducted the �•
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River tV
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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 Section 11-47, Indian
River County Code; and
WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of the public
hearing was published in the Press Journal Newspaper on
November 10, 1992, and November 17, 1992, (twice one week
apart, and the last being at least one week prior to the
hearing), as required by Section 11-46, Indian River County
Code; and
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WHEREAS, the land owners of record were mailed notices at
least ten days prior to the hearing, as required by Section
11-46, Indian River County Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County on Tuesday, November 24 1992 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 foregoing recitals are affirmed and ratified in their
entirety.
2. 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.
3. The County will record the special assessments and this
resolution, which describes the properties assessed and C3:
the amounts of the special assessments, on the public Q0
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The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
.Macht , and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
Adams , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner John Tippin Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly
passed and adopted this 24 day of November , 1992.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTYZ':RI�
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CAROLY)f K. EGG
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ADVERTISING WEEKLY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA AND
TELEVISING THE MEETING
County Administrator Jim Chandler made the following
- presentation:
TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: November 18, 1992 FILE:
Advertising Weekly BCC
SUBJECT: Agenda 8 Televising the
Meeting
.James E. Chandler
FRO 'County Administrator REFERENCES:
Attached is an outline of the requirements and preliminary. cost estimates for
publishing the agenda and televising the Commission meetings.
Another alternative for televising is the potential for an agreement with the
School Board. The Board has plans to televise their meetings, utilizing their
own equipment and students. In discussions with Superintendent Gary Norris,
he expressed a willingness to provide the service for the County. The
equipment is currently on order and once received there will be a student
training period. He advised that televising of the School Board meetings should
begin in approximately two (2) months. If the Commission concurs, I will
continue to explore this alternative with Gary Norris and will bring back a
specific proposal for consideration.
Placing the Weekly Agenda in the Press Journal
The Press Journal representative suggested a space of 4.25 inches wide by 11.75
inches long for a total of 23.50 inches after he reviewed a sample of recent
agendas. The cost of publication Is $10.92 per inch which equates to about $257
per week or $12,336 per year. However, some agendas will be shorter and some
will be longer resulting in different weekly costs but averaging out to the size
and cost indicated above. If the agenda is placed in the Saturday or Sunday
paper, the deadline for getting the agenda to the newspaper office is Thursday
at noon. If the agenda is placed in the Monday paper, the deadline is Friday at
noon. No additional agenda format is needed. The Press Journal representative
said to just mark out the agenda parts not needed in the advertising to save
space such as the commissioners' names and page numbers. In addition, if the
county wants to place the agenda in the "free press", which has a circulation of
13,000 on Thursdays and Sundays only, for those citizens who do not subscribe
to the Press Journal, the additional cost would be $3.00 more per inch or a total
of $13.92 per inch which equates to $327 per week or $15,696 per year.
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Televising the Weekly Commission Meeting
Representatives from Treasure Coast Television (the company that televises the
City of Vero Beach council meetings) and Coastal Video Productions have
indicated that their companies would be extremely interested in televising the
weekly commission meetings and any other county sponsored meetings here in the
County Administration building or in any other county facility. After speaking
with the representatives and showing them the Commission Chambers, a listing of
each party's responsibilities was made:
County:
1) Run an audio line from the county's sound system through the ceiling
to the rear of the chambers.
2) Provide a three -prong electrical receptacle in the rear of the
chambers.
3) Provide extra track lighting .on the ceiling aimed toward the dies.
4) Since cable television is already jpside the County Administration
building, run a cable line to the ream of the chambers.
5) Remove the row of ten seats fro)n the rear of the chambers to
accommodate the control console, two cameras, three workers, and
assorted wiring.
All of the five Items indicated above are one-time costs and can be accomplished
in-house by Buildings and Grounds staff for about $500.
Video Production Company:
1) Set up their equipment and conduct testing either on late Monday
afternoons or early Tuesday mornings preceding the 9:00 a.m.
Commission meeting and break down their equipment immediately after
the meeting.
2) . Provide two cameras, two cameramen, one console, and one director.
3) Provide two video tape copies of each meeting with one copy going to
Falcon Cable and the other copy going to TCI Cable for rebroadcast.
The copy going to TCI Cable will eventually be returned to the County
for archival purposes. It would be the county's responsibility to
deliver the tapes to both cable companies.
All of the three items indicated above would cost around $300 per hour subject
to competitive quotes from the two video production companies that I found to be
interested in this type of production. Assuming a two hour commission meeting
and two rebroadcasts every week, the weekly production costs would be $600
plus $200 for rebroadcasting ($50 per rebroadcast x two franchise areas) for a
total of $800 per week or $38,400 per year. This figure will of course increase
if commission workshops or budget hearings are televised.
The Cities of Vero Beach and Sebastian and the county would have to work out
a schedule for rebroadcasting all of the government meetings in the two
franchise areas. Currently, the City of Vero Beach rebroadcasts their council
meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at noon for 24 hours.
The City of Sebastian rebroadcasts (audio only) their council meetings on the
first, second, and fourth Fridays of each month at 9:00 a.m.
If the county wants to put the entire agenda
the meeting, an additional $25 per meeting or
competitive quotes would be imposed because
video production companies suggested just
channel stating the time of the meeting and
picked up.
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on the cable access channel before
$1,200 per year charge subject to
it is very labor intensive. Both
a brief narrative be put on the
where an agenda may be seen or
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Administrator Chandler pointed out that the figures mentioned
are average and would vary depending on the length of any meeting.
Chairman Eggert was concerned about the cost. Her discussions
-. with members of the community indicated there is not a great deal
of interest in viewing these meetings on television.
Commissioner Adams doubted that the cost could be justified
and suggested staff should research the possibility of audio
broadcasts as an alternative.
Commissioner Bird was more inclined to favor printing the
agenda in the newspaper and foregoing television coverage until
staff could discuss it with the high school.
Commissioner Macht thought that the cost should be secondary
to the Board's obligation to conduct business in the sunshine and
to use whatever means are available to inform those who wish to be
informed. He reported that he received a significant amount of
feedback from citizens in favor of televising Board meetings. He
added that the cost projections provided by staff were based on
live broadcasts and that a great deal of money could be saved by
simply videotaping the proceedings and showing the videotape on the
government access channel, which does not charge for these
broadcasts. -
Chairman Eggert agreed that staff should research the
possibility of working with the high school.
Commissioner Tippin felt that there is a lack of interest in
televised Board meetings, and that we have gotten along fine
without televising the meetings. He agreed that recording the
meetings on a camcorder for posterity would be very useful and also
recommended that this be further -discussed with the School Board.
Commissioner Macht explained that he was only referring to
public hearings, rather than televising all the Board meetings in
their entirety.
Commissioner Adams suggested videotapes be made and copied for
interested parties.
Further discussion ensued, and Chairman Eggert requested staff
to look into the possibility of audio broadcasts.
Commissioner Macht was in favor of the agenda being advertised
in the Sebastian Sun as well as the Press Journal newspapers.
Bill Koolage, 11 Vista Gardens Drive, was in favor of
televising the meetings. He pointed out that he had difficulty
hearing the proceedings in person, and he thought that broadcasting
the meetings on television in the evening would bring the meetings
to people and educate them as to what goes on at the Board
meetings. He encouraged County staff to work with the high school
to do this at a reasonable cost.
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There was discussion about alternatives to publishing the
meeting agendas, such as mailing copies to interested parties upon
request.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, to publish the agendas of the
Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in the
Press Journal and the Sebastian Sun.
Under discussion, Dean Lockwood conveyed that he believed that
publishing the agenda is not enough, and that televising the
meetings would be money well spent.
Jim Granse, 36 Pine Arbor Lane, believed that local issues
should be explained at televised meetings prior to elections,
because many persons are illiterate and do not understand the
issues as presented.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION.
It was voted on and carried unanimously.
LETTER SUPPORTING THE SEBASTIAN CREEK AND ARCHIE CARR CARL PROJECTS
TO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - LAND ACQUISITION PLANNING
Chairman Eggert announced that she had received a request to
send a letter to Greg Brock, Environmental Administrator, Florida
Department of Natural Resources, Land Acquisition Planning
Division, in support of the CARL projects for Sebastian Creek and
the Archie Carr Sea Turtle Refuge, and reporting to them that the
$26 million county environmental lands acquisition bond referendum
had passed.
Commissioner Bird asked, and Director Keating confirmed, that
both properties are located within Indian River County. Director
Keating added that both are high on the CARL list and that the
purpose of the letter is to re-emphasize to the CARL committee the
Board's support of.the two projects.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously authorized
the Chairman to send a letter to the Florida
Department of Natural Resources supporting the
Sebastian Creek and the Archie Carr Sea Turtle
Refuge CARL projects, and informing that department
that Indian River County passed a $26 million
environmental lands acquisition bond referendum.
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BOND RESOLUTION AND AWARD RESOLUTION TO REFINANCE TWO BOND ISSUES
The Board reviewed memo from OMB Director Joe Baird dated
November 18,1992:
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
DATE: November 18, 1992
SUBJECT: BOND RESOLUTION AND AWARD RESOLUTION TO
REFINANCE THE $9,855,000 AND $3,655,000 BOND ISSUE
FROM: Joseph A. Baird
OMB Director %
The desired present savings value of $400,000 was reached and the bonds were sold on
Tuesday, November 17, 1992 to refinance the $9,855,000 and $3,655,000 bond issues. All
documents (i.e. bond resolution and award resolution) are still being finalized and will not
be available by the agenda deadline but will need to be approved by the -Board of County
Commissioners on November 24, 1992.
Director Baird reported that gross savings from refinancing at
the present lower interest rates will be $599,895.00; the present
value is $419,661.00.
Arthur H. Diamond of Fishkind & Associates, the County's
financial adviser, presented a history of the bonds and their
respective interest rates.
Edwin Bulleit, William R. Hough & Company, provided the Board
with materials that summarized the refinancing, a copy of which is
on file in the office of Clerk to the Board. He expressed pride in
the fact that they were able to hit the market at just the right
time, resulting in optimal savings to the County.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution 92-216, Supplementing Resolution No. 85-
75 of Indian River County, Florida as amended and
supplemented; amending Resolution 85-126 of the
County; authorizing the retirement of a portion of
the outstanding refunding and improvement revenue
bonds, series 1985, of the -County and the retirement
of all of the outstanding capital improvement
revenue bonds, series 1987, of the County;
authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $7,530,000
refunding revenue bonds, series 1992, of the County,
as the third installment. of the bonds originally
authorized under said resolution to provide funds
for said retirements; making certain covenants and
agreements in connection therewith; and providing an
effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 92- 2�
A RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO. 85-75 OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED AND
SUPPLEMENTED; AMENDING RESOLUTION. NO. 85-126 OF THE
COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT OF A PORTION OF THE
OUTSTANDING REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 1985, OF THE COUNTY AND THE RETIREMENT OF ALL OF
THE OUTSTANDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 1987, OF THE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT EXCEEDING $7,530,000 REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
1992, OF THE COUNTY, AS THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF THE
BONDS ORIGINALLY AUTHORIZED UNDER SAID RESOLUTION, TO
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SAID RETIREMENTS; MAKING CERTAIN
COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR RESOLUTION. This Resolution, which supplements
the Master Bond Resolution hereinafter defined and amends Resolution No. 85-126
of the County, is adopted pursuant to Chapters 125 and 279, Florida Statutes
(1991), as amended, County Home Rule Ordinance No. 77-19, as amended, the Master
Bond Resolution and other applicable provisions of law.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS. All terms used herein shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Master Bond Resolution, except as otherwise expressly
provided herein. When used in this Resolution the following terms shall have the
following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
A. "Act" shall mean Chapters 125 and 279, Florida Statutes (1991), as
amended, County Home Rule Ordinance No. 77-19, as amended, the Master Bond
Resolution and other applicable provisions of law.
B. "Board" shall mean the Board of County Commissioners of the County.
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C. "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and
any similar subsequent federal revenue laws. Any reference to a particular
section, subsection, etc., of the Code shall also refer to the similar section,
subsection, etc., of any similar subsequent federal revenue law.
D. "Master Bond Resolution" shall mean Resolution No. 85-75 of the
County, as amended and supplemented, from time to time, including, to the extent
provided herein, this Resolution.
E. "Pledged Funds" shall mean the Sales Tax, the money in certain funds
and accounts pledged for the payment of the principal of, interest and premium,
if any, on the Bonds and the Investment Income.
F. "Resolution" shall mean this resolution, as amended and supplemented
from time to time.
G. "Series 1985 Bonds" shall mean the Indian River County, Florida
Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series_1985, dated as of November 1,
1985, in the original aggregate principal amount of $9,855,000, issued as the
first installment of the Bonds originally authorized under the Master Bond
Resolution.
H. "Series 1987 Bonds" shall mean the Indian River County, Florida
Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 1987, dated as of July 1, 1987, in the
original aggregate principal amount of $3,655,000, issued as the second
installment of the Bonds originally authorized under the Master Bond"Resolution.
I. "Series 1992 Bonds" shall mean the Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series
1992, herein authorized to be issued as the third installment of the Bonds
originally authorized to be issued under the Master Bond Resolution.
Words importing singular number shall include the plural number and vice
versa and words importing persons shall include firms, corporations and other
entities and vice versa.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS. It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared
that:
A. It is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the County to
retire a portion of the outstanding Series 1985 Bonds and to retire all of the
outstanding Series 1987 Bonds.
B. It is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the County to
finance the amount necessary for said retirements by the issuance of the Series
1992 Bonds as the third installment of the Bonds originally authorized under the
Master Bond Resolution.
C. The Bonds, including the Series 1992 Bonds, shall be payable solely
from the Pledged Funds.
D. It is expected that the Pledged Funds will be sufficient to pay the
principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds, including the Series
1992 Bonds.
SECTION 4. RESOLUTION TO CONSTITUTE CONTRACT. In consideration of the
acceptance of the Series 1992 Bonds by the Registered Owners thereof who shall
hold the same from time to time, the Master Bond Resolution, including this
Resolution, shall be deemed to be and shall constitute a contract between the
County and Registered Owners of the Series 1992 Bonds. The covenants and
agreements set forth herein and in the Master Bond Resolution to be performed by
the County shall be for the equal benefit, protection and security of the
Registered Owners of the Bonds, including the Series 1992 Bonds, all of which
Bonds shall be of equal rank and without preference, priority or distinction with
respect to any other Bonds, except as expressly provided in the Master Bond
Resolution, in this Resolution and in the Bonds.
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SECTION 5. AUTHORIZATION TO RETIRE A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING SERIES
1985 BONDS AND TO RETIRE ALL OF THE OUTSTANDING SERIES 1987 BONDS. The
retirement of the following outstanding Series 1985 Bonds at maturity or on
September 1, 1995, the earliest optional redemption date, as indicated, is hereby
authorized:
Maturity Date Retirement Date
September 1 Princlip—al Amount September 1
1993
$ 170,000
Maturity
1994
180,000
Maturity
1995
195,000
Maturity
1996
215,000
1995
1997
230,000
1995
2000
825,000
1995
2002
685,000
1995
2005
1,275,000
1995
The Series 1985 Bonds to be retired at maturity shall be retired at par
plus accrued interest to the maturity date. The Series 1985 Bonds to be retired
prior to maturity by optional redemption on September 1, 1995 shall be retired
at the price of 102$ of par, plus accrued interest to the redemption date.
The retirement of all of the outstanding Series 1987 Bonds is hereby
authorized. The Series 1987 Bonds maturing before September 1, 1998 shall be
retired at maturity at the price of par, plus accrued interest to the maturity
date. The Series 1987 Bonds maturing on or after September 1, 1998 shall be
retired on September 1, 1997, the earliest optional redemption date, at the price
of 102% of par, plus accrued interest to the redemption date.
The County shall provide for said retirements by: (a) transferring to the
Escrow Agent, to be named by subsequent resolution of the Board, from the Sinking
Fund the amount therein allocable to the Series 1985 Bonds and the Series 1987
Bonds to be -retired; (b) transferring to the Escrow Agent from the Reserve
Account an amount, if any, to be specified by subsequent resolution of the Board;
(c) depositing with the Escrow Agent an amount from the proceeds of the sale of
the 1992 Bonds to be specified by subsequent resolution of the Board; and (d)
depositing with the Escrow Agent an amount, if any, from other funds of the
County to be specified by subsequent resolution of the Board, which amounts, in
the aggregate, together with the interest to be earned thereon, when invested as
provided in the Escrow Agreement hereinafter mentioned, shall be sufficient to
provide for timely payment for said retirements. The County shall enter into an
Escrow Agreement with the Escrow Agent substantially in the form to be approved
by subsequent resolution of the Board providing for said retirements. The amount
transferred to the Escrow Agent from the Sinking Fund and the Reserve Account
shall be used only for the purpose of paying the interest on and principal of the
Series 1985 Bonds and the Series 1987 Bonds to be retired which first becomes
payable.
SECTION 6. AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTION NO. 85-126. The following amendments
are made to Resolution No. 85-126 of the County:
A. The schedule of years and amounts in SECTION 1.(c) is replaced by the
following:
YEAR AMOUNT
1998 $280,000
1999 300,000
2000 330,000
B. The schedule of years and amounts in SECTION 1.(d)'is replaced by the
following:
YEAR
AMOUNT
2001
$360,000
2002
395,000
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C. The schedule of years and amounts in SECTION 1.(e) is replaced by the
following:
AMOUNT
2003 $430,000
2004 465,000
2005 510,000
SECTION 7. AUTHORIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1992 BONDS. Subject
and pursuant to the provisions of the Master Bond Resolution and this Resolution,
obligations of the County to be known as "Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1992,"
are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not
exceeding $7,530,000. The Series 1992 Bonds shall be the third installment of
the Bonds originally authorized under the Master Bond Resolution. The Series
1992 Bonds shall be dated as of a date to be fixed by subsequent resolution of
the County and may be numbered consecutively from one upward or in such other
manner as agreed upon between the County and the Bond Registrar. The Series 1992
Bonds shall be issued in such denominations, shall bear interest at such rate or
rates, not exceeding the maximum rate authorized by applicable law, be payable
at such times, shall mature on such dates and in such years and in such amounts,
shall be subject to redemption, in whole or in part, prior to their respective
stated dates of maturity, at the option of the County or otherwise, at such times
and in such manner and shall have such other terms and conditions all as may be
determined by subsequent resolution of the Board adopted at or prior to the sale
of the Series 1992 Bonds. The Series 1992 Bonds shall be substantially in the
form set forth in the Master Bond Resolution, with such omissions, insertions and
variations as may be necessary and/or desirable and authorized or permitted by
the Master Bond Resolution, this Resolution or any subsequent resolution adopted
prior to the issuance thereof, or as may be necessary to comply with applicable
laws, rules and regulations of the United States and the State of Florida in
effect upon the issuance thereof. -
The Series 1992 Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form without
coupons; shall be payable with respect to principal at a corporate trust office
of the Paying Agent; shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of
America; and shall bear interest from their date, payable by checks mailed to the
Registered Owners at their addresses as they appear on the registration books
kept by the Bond Registrar on behalf of the County. At the option of any
Registered Owner of $1,000,000 or more in principal amount of the Series 1992
Bonds, interest shall be payable by wire transfer pursuant to written
instructions from such Registered Owner.
The provisions set forth in Exhibit "A" hereto shall apply with respect to
the Series 1992 Bonds and the policy insuring the payment of the principal and
interest on the Series 1992 Bonds. Copies of any amendments to any resolutions,
documents or instruments in connection with the Series 1992 Bonds consented to
by the insurer of the Series 1992 Bonds shall be sent to Standard 6 Poor's
Corporation.
SECTION 8. 1992 FUNDS AND ACCOUNT. There is hereby created and
established the "Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1992, Sinking Fund" (herein the
"1992 Sinking Fund") within the Sinking Fund, the "Refunding Revenue Bonds,
Series 1992, Bond Amortization Fund" (herein the "1992 Bond Amortization Fund")
within the Bond Amortization Fund and the "Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1992,
Reserve Account" (herein the "1992 Reserve Account") within the Reserve Account.
The 1992 Sinking Fund, the 1992 Bond Amortization Fund and the 1992 Reserve
Account shall not in any manner whatsoever affect the parity of the Bonds.
Revenues and other amounts deposited in the Sinking Fund allocable to the Series
1992 Bonds shall be held in the 1992 Sinking Fund. Revenues deposited in the
Bond Amortization Fund allocable to the Series 1992 Bonds shall be held in the
1992 Bond Amortization Fund. Revenues and other amounts deposited in the Reserve
Account allocable to the Series 1992 Bonds, if any, shall be held in the 1992
Reserve Account.
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SECTION 9. SERIES 1992 BONDS NOT GENERAL OBLIGATIONS. The Series 1992
Bonds shall not be or constitute general or moral obligations or a pledge of the
faith, credit or taxing power of the County, the State of Florida or any
political subdivision thereof or an indebtedness of any of them as "bonds" within
the meaning of the Constitution of the State of Florida, but shall be special
obligations of the County payable solely from and secured solely by a lien upon
and a pledge of the Pledged Funds. No Registered Owner shall ever have the right
to compel the exercise of the ad valorem taxing power of the County, the State
of Florida or any political subdivision thereof, or taxation in any form of any
real property therein, to pay the Series 1992 Bonds or the interest thereon, or
be entitled to payment of such principal and interest from any funds of the
County other than the Pledged Funds.
SECTION 10. COVENANTS IN MASTER BOND RESOLUTION. All of the covenants
made by the County in the Master Bond Resolution are hereby made, ratified and
confirmed and shall apply with respect to the Series 1992 Bonds as if fully set
forth herein.
SECTION 11. ARBITRAGE. The County covenants to and with purchasers of the
issue which is comprised of the Series 1992 Bonds that it will make no use of the
proceeds of such issue which will cause the Series 1992 Bonds to be or become
"arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 103(b)(2) and Section 148 of the
Code or any applicable regulations implementing said Sections, and the County
further covenants to comply with all other requirements of the Code if and to the
extent applicable to maintain continuously the Federal income tax exemption of
interest on the Series 1992 Bonds.
SECTION 12. APPLICATION OF SERIES 1992 BOND PROCEEDS. All moneys
received from the sale of the Series 1992 Bonds shall be deposited and applied
by the County as follows:
A. All accrued interest shall be deposited into the 1992 Sinking Fund and
applied exclusively for the payment of interest first becoming due on the Series
1992 Bonds.
B. A sum, if any, specified by subsequent resolution of the Board shall
be deposited into the 1992 Reserve Account in the Sinking Fund.
C. An amount to be specified by subsequent resolution of the Board shall
be applied in connection with the retirement of the Series 1985 Bonds and the
Series 1987 Bonds to be retired.
D. The amount necessary to pay all costs and expenses associated with
financial reports, studies and projections, legal fees, accountant's fees, fees
of financial advisors, printing expenses, premiums and expenses related to
insuring or rating the Series 1992 Bonds and all other similar costs and expenses
incurred in connection with the issuance of the Series 1992 Bonds and the
retirement of the Series 1985 Bonds and the Series 1987 Bonds to be retired shall
be paid or provided for.
E. The balance remaining, if any, after making all the deposits and
payments provided for above shall be deposited into the Sinking Fund and used
only for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the Series 1992
Bonds which first becomes payable.
SECTION 13. REBATE. Anything to the contrary contained herein
notwithstanding, the County shall at least annually transfer appropriate amounts
from the funds and accounts under the Master Bond Resolution and hereunder to
which income on investments attributable to the Series 1992 Bonds has been
deposited into an account to be known as the "Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series
1992, Rebate Account" (herein the "1992 Rebate Account") sufficient to pay to the
United States of America all amounts due with respect to the Series 1992 Bonds
under the provisions of Section 148 (f) of the Code. The earnings on the 1992
Rebate Account shall be added to and become a part of the 1992 Rebate Account.
Moneys in the 1992 Rebate Account shall only be used to pay the amounts due to
the United States of America under said Section of the Code with respect to the
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Series 1992 Bonds as the same shall become due and payable. It is the intent of
this paragraph to provide for payment of all amounts due under said Section of
the Code with respect to the Series 1992 Bonds, in such installments and at such
times as may be required by said Section of the Code. In the event of any
amendment to the Code or the promulgation of regulations under the Code which
provide or require otherwise than as provided or required in this paragraph, this
paragraph shall be deemed to be amended to incorporate such amendments or
regulations, to the extent applicable, and any provisions hereof which conflict
with the provisions thereof shall be deemed to be null and void.
SECTION 14. SALE OF THE SERIES 1992 BONDS. The Series 1992 Bonds may be
sold at public or private sale pursuant to the Act, all at one time or from time
to time, as shall be provided by subsequent resolution of the Board.
SECTION 15. MODIFICATION OF RESOLUTION. No adverse material modification
or amendment of this Resolution, or of any resolution amendatory hereof or
supplemental hereto, may be made except as permitted under Section 18 of the
Master Bond Resolution.
SECTION 16. SEVERABILITY. If any one or more of the covenants, agreements
or provisions of this Resolution should be held contrary to any expres-s provision
of law or contrary to the policy of express law, though not expressly prohibited,
or against public policy, or shall for any reason whatsoever be held invalid,
then such covenants, agreements or provisions shall be null and void and shall
be deemed separate from the remaining covenants, agreements and provisions
hereof, and shall in no way affect the validity thereof or of the Bonds.
SECTION 17. REPEALER. Any resolution or part thereof, except the Master
Bond Resolution or part thereof, in conflict with this Resolution or part hereof
is, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. In the event of a conflict
between the Master Bond Resolution or part thereof and this Resolution or part
hereof, the Master Bond Resolution or part thereof shall, to the extent of such
conflict, prevail, except as may be specifically provided herein.
SECTION 18. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Bird who
moved for its aloption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner -Adams
and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Vice Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this
-2L day of NnvPmhPr , 1992.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: /. 4�ezc'e
Carolyn . Eggert, rman
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BOOK 88 F -AGE 141-1
EXHIBIT A
Payments under the Policy
A. In the event that, on the second Business Day, and again on the
Business Day, prior to the payment date on the Obligations, the Paying Agent
has not received sufficient moneys to pay all principal of and interest on the
Obligations due on the second following or following, as the case may be,
Business Day, the Paying Agent shall immediately notify the Insurer or its
designee on the same Business Day by telephone or telegraph, confirmed in
writing by registered or certified mail, of the amount of the deficiency.
B. If the deficiency is made up in whole or in part prior to or on
the payment date, the Paying Agent shall so notify the Insurer or its designee.
r. In addition, if the Paying Agent has notice that any Bondholder
has been required to disgorge payments of principal or interest on the
Obligation to a trustee in Bankruptcy or creditors or others pursuant to a
final judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction that such payment
constitutes a voidable preference to such Bondholder within the meaning of any
applicable bankruptcy laws, then the Paying Agent shall notify the Insurer or
its designee of such fact by telephone or telegraphic notice, confirmed in
writing by registered or certified mail.
D. The Paying Agent is hereby irrevocably designated, appointed,
directed and- authorized to act as attorney-in-fact for Holders of the
Obligations as follows:
I. If and to the extent there is a deficiency in amounts
required to pay interest on the Obligations, the Paying Agent shall
(a) execute and deliver to Citibank, N.A., or its successors under the
Policy (the "Insurance Paying Agent"), in form satisfactory to the
Insurance Paying Agent, an instrument appointing the Insurer as agent
for such Holders in any legal proceeding related to the payment of
such interest and an assignment to the Insurer of the claims for
interest to which such deficiency relates and which are paid by the
Insurer, (b) receive as designee of the respective Holders (and not as
Paying Agent) in accordance with the tenor of the Policy payment from
the Insurance Paying Agent with respect to the claims for interest so
assigned, and (c) disburse the same to such respective Holders; and
2. If and to the extent of a deficiency in amounts required to
pay principal of the Obligations, the Paying Agent shall (a) execute
and deliver to the Insurance Paying Agent in form satisfactory to the
Insurance Paying Agent an instrument appointing the Insurer as agent
for such Holder in any legal proceeding relating to the payment of
such principal and an assignment to the Insurer of any of the
Obligation surrendered to the Insurance Paying agent of so much of the
principal amount thereof as has not previously been paid or for which
moneys are not held by the Paying Agent and available for such payment
(but such assignment shall be delivered only if_ payment from the
Insurance Paying Agent is received), (b) receive as designee of the
respective Holders (and not as Paying Agent) in accordance with the
tenor of the Policy payment therefor from the Insurance Paying Agent,
and (c) disburse the same to such Holders.
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E. Payments with respect to claims for interest on and principal of
Obligations disbursed by the Paying Agent from proceeds of the Policy shall
not be considered to discharge the obligation of the Issuer with respect to
such Obligations, and the Insurer shall become the owner of such unpaid
Obligation and claims for,the interest in accordance with the tenor of the
assignment made to it under the provisions of,,this subsection or otherwise.
F. Irrespective of whether any such assignment is executed and
delivered, the Issuer and the Paying Agent hereby agree for the benefit of the
Insurer that,
1. They recognize that to the extent the Insurer makes payments,
directly or indirectly (as by paying through the Paying Agent), on
account of principal of or interest on the Obligations, the Insurer
.will be subrogated to the rights of such Holders to receive the amount
°of such principal and interest from the Issuer, with interest thereon
as provided and solely from the sources stated in this Indenture and
the Obligations; and
2. They will accordingly pay to the Insurer the amount of such
principal and interest (including principal and interest recovered
under subparagraph (ii) of the first paragraph of the Policy, which
principal and interest shall be deemed past due and not to have been
paid), with interest thereon as provided in this Indenture and the
Obligation, but only from the sources and in the manner provided
herein for the payment of principal of and interest on the Obligations
to Holders, and will otherwise treat the Insurer as the owner of such
rights to the amount of such principal and interest.
G. In connection with the issuance of additional Obligations, the
Issuer shall deliver to the Insurer a copy of the disclosure document, if any,
circulated with respect to such additional Obligations.
H. Copies of any amendments made to the documents executed in
connection with the issuance of the Obligations which are consented to by the
Insurer shall be sent to Standard & Poor's Corporation.
I. The Insurer shall receive notice of the resignation or removal of
U the Paying Agent and the appointment of a successor thereto.
k` J. The Insurer shall receive copies of all notices required to be
delivered to Bondholders and, on an annual basis, copies of the Issuer's
audited financial statements and Annual Budget.
Notices: Any notice that is required to be given to a holder of the
Obligation or to the Paying Agent pursuant to the Indenture shall also be
provided to the Insurer. All notices required to be given to the Insurer
under the Indenture shall be in writing and shall be sent by registered or
certified mail addressed to Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corporation,
113 King Street, Armonk, New York 10504 Attention: Surveillance.
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BOOK 88 F-nE A 7
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution 92-217, specifying certain terms and
provisions for the $7,530,000 aggregate principal
amount of refunding revenue bonds, series 1992, of
Indian River County, Florida; designating each of
the bonds as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation";
approving, accepting and authorizing the execution
and delivery of a bond purchase agreement for the
award and sale of the bonds, at private sale by
negotiation, to the purchaser thereof; authorizing
the purchase of municipal bond insurance with
respect to the bonds; appointing a paying agent and
bond registrar for the bonds; ratifying the
distribution of a preliminary official statement;
authorizing the execution and distribution of an
official statement in connection with the marketing
of the bonds; providing for the termination of the
series 1987 bonds reserve subaccount created under
Resolution No. 87-59; providing for the retirement
of a portion of the outstanding refunding and
improvement revenue bonds, series 1985, of the
County and the retirement of all of the outstanding
capital improvement revenue bonds, series 1987, of
the County; approving the form of an escrow
agreement in connection with said retirements;
appointing an escrow agent; providing for certain
other matters relating to the bonds and said
retirements; authorizing all other necessary,
desirable and/or appropriate actions in connection
with the sale, issuance and delivery of the bonds
and said retirements and specifying the effective
date hereof.
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RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 217
A RESOLUTION SPECIFYING CERTAIN TERMS AND PROVISIONS FOR THE
$7,530,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REFUNDING REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 1992, OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA;
DESIGNATING EACH OF THE BONDS AS A "QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT
OBLIGATION"; APPROVING, ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE
AWARD AND SALE OF THE BONDS, AT PRIVATE SALE BY NEGOTIATION,
TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS;
APPOINTING A PAYING AGENT AND BOND REGISTRAR FOR THE BONDS;
RATIFYING THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL
STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN
OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE MARKETING OF THE
BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE SERIES 1987 BONDS
RESERVE SUBACCOUNT CREATED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 87-59;
PROVIDING FOR THE RETIREMENT OF A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING
REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1985, OF THE
COUNTY AND THE RETIREMENT OF ALL OF THE OUTSTANDING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1987, OF THE COUNTY;
APPROVING THE FORM OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH
SAID RETIREMENTS; APPOINTING AN ESCROW AGENT; PROVIDING FOR
CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE BONDS AND SAID
RETIREMENTS; AUTHORIZING ALL OTHER NECESSARY, DESIRABLE
AND/OR APPROPRIATE ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE,
ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS AND SAID RETIREMENTS AND
SPECIFYING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida
(the "Board" and the "County", respectively), by Resolution No. -92- 216, duly
ber
adopted on N mflOW 24 , 1992 (the "Resolution"), authorized the issuance of
Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1992, of the County in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $7,530,000 (the "Bonds"), as the third installment of the
bonds originally authorized under Resolution No. 85-75 of the County, as amended
and supplemented, and authorized the retirement of a portion of the outstanding
Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 1985, of the County (the "Series
1985 Bonds") and the retirement of all of the outstanding Capital Improvement
Revenue Bonds, Series 1987, of the County (the "Series 1987 Bonds");
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to specify certain terms and
provisions with respect to the Bonds;
WHEREAS, it is desirable for the County to designate each of the Bonds as a
"qualified tax-exempt obligation";
WHEREAS, the County deems it in its long term best interest that the Bonds
be sold at this time at private sale by negotiation;
WHEREAS, William R. Hough & Co. (the "Purchaser"), has offered to purchase
the Bonds on the terms and conditions hereinafter described;
WHEREAS, the County desires to purchase municipal bond insurance in
connection with the Bonds;
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WHEREAS, the County desires to appoint a Paying Agent and Bond Registrar for
the Bonds, to ratify the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and to
authorize the execution and distribution of an Official Statement;
WHEREAS, the County desires to provide for the retirement of the Series
1985 Bonds and Series 1987 Bonds to be retired;
WHEREAS, the County desires to approve the form of the Escrow Agreement and
to appoint an Escrow Agent in connection with said retirements; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to provide for certain other matters in
connection with the foregoing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The Bonds shall be in the aggregate principal amount of
$7,530,000, shall be dated as of December 1, 1992, shall be in fully registered
form, shall be in denominations of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof, shall
bear interest payable semiannually, on March 1 and September 1 of each year,
commencing March 1, 1993, until the principal amount thereof is paid, by check
mailed by the Paying Agent to the Registered Owners thereof at their addresses as
the same appear on the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar on behalf of
the County at 5:00 p.m. local time at the location of the Bond Registrar on the
fifteenth (15th) day of the month immediately preceding the applicable interest
payment date, at the interest rates per annum set forth in the Bond Purchase
Agreement (hereinafter defined), shall mature on September 1 of the years and in
the principal amounts set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement. The Bonds shall
not be subject to optional or mandatory redemption prior to maturity. At the
option of the Registered Owner of $1,000,000 or more in aggregate principal
amount of Bonds, interest shall be payable by wire transfer pursuant to written
instructions from such Registered Owner.
SECTION 2. The County has determined that it does not reasonably
expect to issue tax-exempt obligations that, together with all tax-exempt
obligations reasonably expected to be issued by all entities that issue
obligations on behalf of the County and all "subordinate entities" (within the
meaning of Section 265(b)(3)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the "Codep)) of the County, in the aggregate, will not exceed Ten Million
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Dollars ($10,000,000) during the 1992 calendar year and, accordingly, hereby
designates each of the Bonds as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation", as defined
in Section 265(b)(3)(B) of the Code, for the purposes and effect contemplated by
Section 265 of the Code.
SECTION 3. It is hereby found, ascertained, determined and declared by
the Board that a negotiated sale of the Bonds is in the long term best interest
of the County.
SECTION 4. In compliance with Subsection 218.385(4), Florida Statutes, as
amended, the Purchaser has provided to the County, prior to the adoption of this
Resolution, a disclosure statement containing the information required by
paragraphs (a) through (g) of said Subsection 218.385(4). Said disclosure
statement is attached to the Bond Purchase Agreement.
SECTION 5. The Bonds are hereby awarded and sold to the Purchaser at a
total price of $7,425,774.20 (the aggregate principal amount less original issue
discount of $39,994.90 and underwriter's discount of $64,230.90) plus accrued
interest from December 1, 1992 to the date of delivery thereof. The Contract of
Purchase dated November 24, 1992 by and between the Purchaser and the County, in
the form attached hereto (the "Bond Purchase Agreement"), is hereby approved and
accepted and the proper officers of the County are authorized and directed to
execute the acceptance thereof in the space provided therefor on the Bond
Purchase Agreement.
SECTION 6. The purchase of -municipal bond insurance with respect to the
Bonds from Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corporation is hereby authorized
and directed. The Chairman, the Vice Chairman and the Clerk of the Board and the
proper officers of the County are each hereby authorized and directed to take all
actions on behalf of the County as may be necessary, desirable and/or appropriate
in connection with such insurance, including without limitation the payment of
the premium therefor.
SECTION 7. NationsBank of Florida, N. A., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is
hereby appointed Paying Agent and Bond Registrar for the Bonds.
SECTION 8. The Preliminary Official Statement with respect to the Bonds, a
copy of which is attached to the Bond Purchase Agreement (the "Preliminary
.rv''
Official Statement"), is hereby approved and ratified by the County, and the
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County hereby approves and ratifies the use by the Purchaser of the Preliminary
Official Statement in connection with the sale and public re -offering of the
Bonds. The Official Statement with respect to the Bonds, in substantially the
form of the Preliminary Official Statement, with such omissions, insertions and
variations as may be necessary and/or desirable and approved by the Chairman or
Vice Chairman of the Board prior to the execution thereof (the "Official
Statement"), is hereby approved by the County and the Chairman or the Vice
Chairman and the proper officers of the County are hereby authorized and directed
to execute .the Official Statement and to deliver the same to the Purchaser for
use by it in connection with the sale and distribution of the Bonds, the
necessity and/or desirability and approval of any such omissions, insertions and
variations shall be conclusively presumed by such execution and delivery.
SECTION 9. The Chairman and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and
directed to execute the Bonds, when prepared, by manual or facsimile signatures,
and to deliver the same to the Purchaser upon payment of the purchase price
without further authority from the Board.
SECTION 10. Upon the issuance and delivery of the Bonds, the Series 1987
Bonds Reserve Subaccount in the Reserve Account under the Master Bond Resolution,
as defined in the Resolution, shall terminate, however, all moneys therein shall
continue to be a part of said Reserve Account until specifically transferred or
allocated otherwise. Said Series 1987 Bonds Reserve Subaccount was heretofore
created under Resolution No. 87-59 of the County in connection with the
authorization of the Series 1987 Bonds, all of which are to be retired.
SECTION 11. The County shall provide for the retirement of the Series
1985 Bonds and the Series 1987 Bonds to be retired by depositing with the Escrow
Agent (hereafter appointed) under the Escrow Agreement (hereinafter defined) the
following amounts from the following sources: (a) the amount of $228,468.13 from
the
Sinking Fund under the.Master Bond Resolution, as defined
in
the Resolution;
(b)
the amount of $55,473.75 from the Reserve Account under
the
Master Bond
Resolution, as defined in the Resolution; and (c) the amount of $7,295,055.29
from the proceeds of the sale of the Bonds; provided, however, each said amount
shall be subject to adjustment to conform to the escrow requirements set forth in
the verified refunding report to be delivered at the closing on the sale of the
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Bonds. Said amounts, together with the interest to be earned thereon when
invested as provided in the Escrow Agreement, shall be sufficient to provide for
the timely payment of the Series 1985 Bonds and the Series 1987 Bonds to be
retired in the manner and at the times provided in the Escrow Agreement.
SECTION 12. The County shall enter into an Escrow Agreement (the "Escrow
Agreement") with NationsBank of Florida, N.A., Fort Lauderdale, Florida (the
"Escrow Agent"), who is hereby appointed, under the terms and provisions of
which the Escrow Agent shall hold, invest and apply money deposited with the
Escrow Agent for the timely payment of the Series 1985 Bonds and the Series 1987
Bonds to be retired in the manner and at the times provided in the Escrow
Agreement.
SECTION 13. The Escrow Agreement shall be in substantially in the form
attached hereto with such additions, deletions and changes as may be necessary
and/or desirable and approved by the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board prior
to the execution thereof, the necessity and/or desirability and approval of any
such additions, deletions and changes shall be conclusively presumed by the
execution thereof by the Chairman or Vice Chairman.
SECTION 14. The Chairman or Vice Chairman and the Clerk of the Board are
authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Escrow Agreement on behalf of
the County.
SECTION 15. The Chairman, the Vice Chairman and the Clerk of the Board
and the proper officers of the County are each hereby authorized to take all
other actions on behalf of the County as may be necessary, desirable and/or
appropriate in connection herewith and with the sale, issuance and delivery of
the Bonds and the retirement of the Series 1985 Bonds and Series 1987 Bonds to be
retired, including without limitation to execute and deliver any and all
documents and instruments on behalf of the County.
SECTION 16.
adoption.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
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The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Bird
who moved for its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams
and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Vice Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted
this 2_ day of November , 1992.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FLORIDA
By: ;e, ,Z�
Caro .tbger
MARGARET BOWMAN/FRS PENSION - Budget Amendment 003
The Board reviewed memo from Personnel Director Jack Price
dated November 17, 1992:
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James Chandler, Date: November 17, 1992
County Administrator
Budget Amendment 003
From: Jack Price, Personnel Sub: M. Bowman -FRS Pension
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Indian River County employees are participants in the Florida
Retirement System, funded by employer paid contributions.
Membership is divided into classes including Regular Class, Special
Risk Class, Special Risk Administrative Support Class, Senior
Management Service Class, and Elected State and County Officers'
Class. Each membership class has a separate funding contribution
rate which is based on the vesting and benefit level for the class.
The Elected State and County Officers' Class was first known as
Elected State Officers' Class and included the governor, cabinet
members, legislators and certain members of the state judicial
System. Florida Statute Section 121.052 was enacted by the 1981
Legislature to allow elected county officers the option to join the
Elected State Officers' Class. Commissioner Bird was elected 11-80
and transferred to ESOC 11-81; former Commissioner Scurlock was
elected 11-80 and transferred to ESOC 7-81; Commissioner Eggert and
former Commissioner Wheeler were elected 11-86 in ESOC as were our
new Commissioners Adams, Macht and Tippin this month.
County Commissioner Magaret Bowman was appointed April 6, 1983.
She was placed in the Regular Class membership instead of the
Elected State Officers' Class membership. Her membership in that
class continued until her retirement this month and funding
contributions were based on the Regular Class rate during her
employment here (as much as 8% lower that ESOC).
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County files are not clear with regard to how the classification
occurred. It is certain that her membership could have been in the
Elected State Officers' Class from the beginning. At our request,
the state Department of Administration, Division of Retirement has
calculated the difference between the funding contributions for her
employment in the Regular Class and what those contributions should
have been for the Elected State Officers' Class. Rule 22B-2.013 of
the Florida Retirement System provides that credit for service can
be upgraded for Mrs. Bowman. The cost of that action was determined
by the Division of Retirement to be $16,199.04 (see attached).
Please recommend that the County Commissioners authorize payment of
$16,199.04 from General Fund contingency for this purpose.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously approved
Budget Amendment 003 in the amount of $16,200.00 to
correct County Commissioner Margaret Bowman's
pension fund contributions as explained in staff's
memorandum.
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
FROM: Joseph A. Ba
OMB Director
EXPENSE
SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT
NUMBER: 003
DATE: November 18. 1992
;Board of County Commissioners ;* 11 11
!Florida Retirement !nni-ini-r,11-ni-3 1-314t ,c
CHANGE IN SHERIFF'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE - BUDGET
AMENDMENT 004
The Board reviewed memo from Personnel Director Jack Price
dated November 18, 1992:
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TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator
THRU: Jack Price, Personnel Director �
FROM: Beth Jordan, Risk Manager
DATE: 18 November 1992
BOOK 88 PACE 151-7
BUDGET AMENDMENT 004 -
SUBJECT: Change in Sheriffs Workers' Compensation Coverage
On October 27,1892, we were notified by LL Spencer of the Sherfff's Office that effective November 1 their
workers' c:omper>sation coverage through the County's self -Insurance pod would terminate and they
would purchase commercial overage through Hurt Insurance Group (HIG), Tallahassee, the huximbent
broker for the Sheriff's polio professional liability and automobile insurances. Although we have since
obtained from HIG a copy of their binder, we do not know arty details about their coverage limits,
provisions or type of policy.
Through the self4risurance program begun by the Board four years ago, the County formed its own
Internal Pte. Rather than pay first -dollar premiums to commercial insurers, the County opted to set aside
funding internally, based upon an annual actuarial study, with any surplus funds used to maintain the fund
and to reduce future year contributions. With the 1982-93 budget, the County realized a substantial
reduction in Its funding requirements, allowing for the allocation of available funds to other County
programs Through the self-insurance fund, constitutional officers and Board departments have combined
their risks, sharing them proportionately based upon their loss exposure. As such, some have benefitted
In greater proportion than others during any given year, but all have benefitted in the long-term by
allowing the County to fund its risks prudently and not to pay first -dollar insurance premiums which must
Include carrier. profits, State required guaranty fund contributions, expense constants, etc.
While the Sheriffs withdrawal from the pod has no immediate detrimental effect upon the Board's
Program, we are unsure about the long-term effects on the overall County budget The Sheriffs Office,
with approximately one fourth of the workers' compensation payroll, Incurs nearly one-fourth of the
County's Injuries with an accompanying onedhird of all workers' compensation costs. Only three years
ago, that same employee population accounted for over one -hall of the program's costs. If the new
Program Is monitored closely, with effective kms prevention and loss control techniques, it may work well.
If, however, it Is primarily administered by the third party claims administrator which is paying claims for
the prance company, its experience may revert to the position it was in three years ago and the
Premium costs will reflect that experience. Additionally. If the Sheriff desires to re-enter the pod based
upon adverse experience, the County's excess insurance premiums and State self -insurer assessment
fees would increase based upon the poor experience of that particular unit
At this time, staff recommends that the Board consider adoption of a policy which prohibits pool members
who have dropped out of the pool based upon perceived sholt46nn savings from having the right to
rejoin the pool WOW Board approval. Staff also recommends the Board approve the attached budget
amendment which moves workers' compensation funding into the Sheriffs budget.
Administrator Chandler requested the budget amendment be
postponed until a later date because there is a question about
distribution or the movement of funds into various divisions within
the Sheriff's Department.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
the withdrawal of the Sheriff's Department from the
County workers' compensation self-insurance pool,
authorized payment of the first two months' premium
for the commercial insurance, and directed staff to
prepare a specific policy to prevent pool members
who drop out of the pool based upon perceived short-
term savings from rejoining the pool without prior
Board approval.
6TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS AT 20TH PLACE - TNIN PAIRS - FINAL PAY
REQUEST, RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC.
The Board reviewed memo from County Engineer Roger Cain dated
November 9, 1992:
TO: James Chandler
County Administrator
THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E.
Public Works Director
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Roger D. Cain, P.E. ✓
County Engineer
6th Avenue Improvements Q 0th Place - Twin Pairs
IRC Project No. 9122
Final Pay Request - Ranger Construction Industries, Inc.
November 9, 1992
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The Board of County Commissioners awarded this contract in the amount of $50,411.40 on July 7,
1992. The contract specified 120 calendar days to complete the work. Work began and the county
started counting contract time on July 20, 1992.
The construction of the 6th Avenue Improvements @ 20th Place has been completed by Ranger
Construction Industries, Inc., within the time set for completion. The project has been accepted by
the County Engineer. Change Order No. 1 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners
on November 3, 1992 in the amount of $2,288.79, making the new contract amount $52,700.19. The
final cost of the project, including Change Order Number 1, is $52,700.19.
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Alternative No. 1 - Approve the final pay request in the amount of $17,858.49, which includes the
balance due, retainage, and Change Order No. 1.
Alternative No. 2 - Deny the final pay request.
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Staff recommends Alternative No. 1. Funding to be from Account Number 109-214-541-033.19.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously approved
Change Order No. 1 and final pay request in the
amount of $17,858.49 to Ranger Construction
Industries, Inc., as recommended by staff.
COPIES OF CHANGE ORDER AND FINAL PAY REQUEST
ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD
WASTEWATER SYSTEM CONTINUING CONSULTING SERVICES WITH CAMP DRESSER
& MCKEE. INC.
The Board reviewed memo from Utility Services Director Terry
Pinto dated -November 10, 1992:
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1992
TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: TERRANCE G. PI
DIRECTOR OF UT I SERVICES
PREPARED WILLI CAIN
AND STAFFED CAPITA JECTS ENGINEER
BY: DEPAR T OF UTILITY SERVICES
SUBJECT: WASTEWATER SYSTEM CONTINUING CONSULTING SERVICES WITH
CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE, INC. (CDM)
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. IIS -92 -31 -CO
BACKGROUND
On September 15, 1992 the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners approved negotiations with and the selection of CDM,
Inc., for our continuing consulting service needs for wastewater
treatment plants. The staff of the Department of Utility Services
has completed negotiations with CDM for these services and is
prepared to enter into an agreement with them for same. The funding
for this work will come from Account No. 471-218-536-033.19,
currently in our 1992-1993 fiscal year budget.
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ANALYSIS
The proposed services are broken into three categories: needs
assessment, monthly and annual reporting, and engineering on an
as -needed basis. For details of the proposed services, see
attachments A and B of the proposed contract. The costs associated
with each task are detailed in attachment C of the proposed
contract. Service costs are as follows:
1. Needs Assessment $19,980.00
2. Monthly and Annual Reporting 33.990.00
Total 1 and 2 $53,970.00
3. Emergency Troubleshooting, Permitting,
Reporting, and Engineering (as needed)
Item 3 will be used on an as -needed basis with engineering fees not
to exceed budgeted engineering services for wastewater treatment
plants and not without the approval of the Utilities Director.
RECOMMENDATION
The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the
Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed wastewater
treatment plants continuing services contract with CDM, Inc.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Macht to approve the Work Authorization
with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., for continuing
consulting service needs for wastewater treatment
plants, as set out in staff's memorandum and as
detailed in the contract documents.
Under discussion, Commissioner Macht decided to vote in favor
with a great deal of reluctance because he was hoping for
revalidation of consultants to avoid conflicts of interest, and he
hoped that the process of revalidation will be accelerated.
Commissioner Adams expressed concern about spending almost
$54,000 on a needs assessment when she assumed the master plan
already assesses our needs.
Director Pinto explained that the master plan represents
future construction that is going to take place for the development
of lines and plants. The consulting contract covers the daily
operation of the facilities to improve efficiency and correct
problems as they happen. The consulting engineers are the trouble
shooters in situations that are beyond staff's expertise. They
also generate many useful reports. Director Pinto pointed out that
information provided by the consultants could result in savings of
hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Further discussion ensued, and Commissioner Adams requested a
monthly as well as annual report from the consultants.
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Commissioner Macht suggested that this item be deferred until
a workshop could be conducted to provide the Board with more
specific information, but Director Pinto did not recommend
deferring this item unless the Board had something specific they
wanted to address.
Commissioner Macht stressed that he has a great deal of
confidence in staff, but felt that all consultant agreements should
be scrutinized carefully.
Director Pinto assured the Board that the structure of the
selection committee has been changed to avoid conflicts and the
process of selecting consultants is videotaped for review at a
later time.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION.
It was voted on and carried unanimously.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT WITH NORMAN W. HENSICR JR.
The Board reviewed memo from Utility Services Director
Terry Pinto dated November 9, 1992:
DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 1992
TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: TERRANCE G.
DIRECTOR OF
PREPARED JOSE R. DIAZ
AND STAFFED PRIVATE PRO40
BY: DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: DEVELOPER'S
BACKGROUND
SERVICES
SERVICES
WITH NORMAN W. HENSICK, JR.
The Department of Utility Services has received all documentation
necessary to complete the operations checklist for a water
distribution system for The Grove subdivision project. This design
calls for the installation of an 8 -inch diameter line along 43rd
Avenue. It was necesarry to oversize this line to 12 inches to meet
the requirements of our Water Master Plan. This was also the reason
for oversizing a water main along 13th Street SW to the west
property line from a 6 -inch diameter pipe to a 10 -inch diameter
pipe. The Department of Utility Services now proposes to enter into
a developer's agreement with Norman W. Hensick, Jr., president of
The Grove of Vero Beach, Inc. to reimburse the difference in cost
for the above-mentioned water lines.
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ANALYSIS
The reimbursement for this construction can be split as follows:
Item
12 -inch PVC water main, 2650 LF of 4 -inch
oversizing @ $2.00/inch/ft. equals $8.00 LF
10 -inch PVC water main, 1360 IF of 4 -inch
oversizing @ $2.00/inch/ft. equals $8.00 IF
Total Reimbursement
$21,200.00
10,880.00
Total $32,080.00
The County shall reimburse the developer in the amount of $548.00
(amount of impact fee attributable to master plan line extensions)
per Equivalent Residential Unit previously paid by the developer and
customers connected to the line to date, which amounts to $3,836.00
($548.00 X 7). The Utilities Department is proposing to reimburse
the developer the remaining amount of $28,244.00 (total
reimbursement not to exceed $32,080.00) over already -paid impact
fees upon completion of the project from the impact fee fund. This
is being proposed due to the immediate ability to utilize the line
for further extension, as well as to reduce accounting associated
with reimbursement over time as additional customers connect to this
line.
RECONNENDATION
The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the
Board of County Commissioners approve the attached developer's
agreement with Norman W. Hensick, Jr., for oversizing the
aforementioned water lines and for immediate reimbursement.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously approved
the developer's agreement with Norman W. Hensick,
Jr., for oversizing the water lines and for
immediate reimbursement not to exceed $32,080.00, as
set forth in the above staff recommendation.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 1992-93 SESSION
The Board reviewed the following letter from Caroline Ginn,
Chairman of the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments, dated
November 10, 1992:
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Commissioner Carolyn Eggert
Chairman, Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Dear Commissioner Eggert:
BOOK 88 PAGE M -1
The Legislative Committee of the Treasure Coast Council of Local
Governments met recently to finalize their list of recommendations
for the upcoming Legislative Session. A copy is enclosed.
Since the TCCLG is in a transition period, with several members
retiring and new appointees coming on, would you please see that
the Commissioner -designated as your representative to the TCCLG
gets this information.
It will be necessary for your Commission to decide which of the
legislative recommendations you wish the TCCLG to pursue or oppose
in its report before the Legislative Delegation. The TCCLG has
agreed that it will not support or oppose an issue if one or more of
its members.are in -disagreement.
Please bring these recommendations before your Commission by the end
of November so the results can be tabulated at our December 2nd,
meeting.
It is imperative that your representative to TCCLG or a designated
alternate attend the December 2nd, meeting. An Agenda is enclosed
as well as minutes of our two previous meetings.
Thank you for your kind assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
LfJ iC5/
Caroline D. Ginn
Chairman
On Friday, November 6, 1992, the Legislative Committee met for
the second time to review the past year's legislative priorities
and establish recommendations for the coming Legislative Session.
The Committee adopted the following list of issues, in approxi-
mate order of priority, and recommends transmittal to and adop-
tion by our member governments prior to the Treasure Coast Coun-
cil of Local Governments December 2nd meeting. We will only
pursue those issues upon which there is unanimous agreement by
our membership, and _urge Prompt consideration thereof in order
that we maximize our results in Legislative Delegation meetings
scheduled for December 4th and 5th.
1.
-- -- ---...�..a.�a►.�.vii vz nomesreaa Exemption - Apply to .
second $25,000 of assessed value, or similar method to make
this important exemption better related to service demands
and responsibility of homestead statewide. -
2. Partial Year Assessment - An amendment to the Florida
Constitution to permit partial -year assessment of all real
Property when it is improved, or when the property is
occupied or otherwise used for the purpose for which it was
constructed.
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3. Treasure Coast Region University - Support funding which
would expedite higher education opportunities on the
Treasure Coast through existing delivery system and promote
commitment to locate an eleventh state university on the
Treasure Coast by asking the Board of Regents to apply the
PICO criteria as soon as possible.
4. DCA Recrulatory Authority - Support legislation prohibiting
DCA from requiring local government to exceed state laws or
policies as implemented or established by the agencies
charged by law with such authority and responsibility.
5. Annexation Reform - Support legislation to reform
annexation laws and to make annexation of enclaves easier
and more attractive in an effort to control urban sprawl.
6. Department of Environmental Regulation - Support (a)
Delegation of "dry line" (utility lines) jurisdiction to
local government, as the present regulatory process offers
a poor cost/benefit ratio; and (b) revise current methods
of evaluating utility plant capacity by paper commitments,
which result in unnecessary construction and poor
operational efficiency of existing plants when growth rate
fails to meet expectations (permitting based on actual flow
not permitted flow).
7. St. Lucie River/Indian River Lagoon -
A. Support establishment of fresh water storage in the
C-23/24/25 basin, for agricultural benefit and
reductions in harmful fresh water discharges to the
River and Lagoon (better upland storage).
B. Require of FDOT that all new bridges constructed across
the River or Lagoon utilize a "see through" crash
barrier and handrail, so that people in all vehicles
crossing our bridges may have a view of these waters.
(There are a variety of FHWA-approved and crash -tested
barriers besides the ubiquitous "Jersey barrier" such as
is used an the new Palm City Bridge).
8. Utilities - Request clarification in State Statutes as to
the legality of pass-through charges from master planned
communities to individual users of public utilities.
9. Prostitution - Support legislation that would increase
penalty for second and subsequent violations relating to
Prostitution.
Note: Indian River County, City of Vero Beach, City of
Fort Pierce and City of Stuart have already endorsed
proposed legislation to this effect.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously designated
Commissioner John Tippin as the Board's
representative to report to the Legislative
Delegation that the Board considers items 4, 6, 8
and 9 to be priority items; and to add an item
regarding the increasing legal fees which are passed
from the State to the County.
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NOV 24 1992
BOARD -EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
The Board reviewed memo from Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht
dated November 18, 1992:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht
DATE: November 18, 1992
RE: BOARD -EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
It has been my experience that strict separation between elected officials
and employees (other than employees appointed directly by and
responsible to the elected officials) provides for the most workable
situation in local government. For example, the charter of the City of
Vero Beach contains the following language:
Section 2.06. Council -Employee Relationship.
Neither the city council nor any of its members shall in
any manner dictate the appointment or removal of any city
employee except the charter officers nor shall the council or
any of its members give orders to any employee other than
council orders to a charter officer. The council or its
members shall deal on all matters through the appropriate
charter officer.
The Indian River County Code has similar provisions but with one major
difference which opens up the door to the type of relationship that is
inimical to good local government, i.e., board members requesting
reports, research, work product or action which takes an employee
away from his assigned tasks. That major difference reads as follows:
"Nothing in this section shall
communication with a county
Inquiry or information."
preclude a board member from
employee for the purpose of
A request or inquiry from a county commissioner to a regular county
employee will often be perceived by that employee as a direct order of
number one priority. This is, in itself, contrary to orderly
government, especially if the request requires research or follow-up
action. It is recognized that contact by board members with county
employees may occur; however, it should be limited and it should not
take the employee away from assigned tasks.
The board, as a body, should have direct contact only with the County
Administrator, the County Attorney or the the Executive Aide to the
Board of County Commissioner.
In view of the foregoing, I am proposing that section 101.08 be
amended to read as follows:
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Section 101. 08. Board -Employee Relations.
Neither the board of county commissioners nor any of its
members shall in any manner dictate the appointment or
removal of any county employee except the county officers, as
_. defined in Section 101. 03, nor shall the board or any of its
members give orders or directions to any employee other than
board orders to a county officer. The board shall deal on all
matters or inquiries through the appropriate county officer.
Individual board members shall coordinate all inquiries or
requests for information that require research, reports, work
product or are time consuming through the appropriate county
officer. Nothing in this section shall preclude short
conversational inquires or discussions by board members with
employees provided said discussions or inquires do not
require follow-up research, reports, work product or action
by employees.
I recommend that staff be instructed to prepare an ordinance, using the
above language, for a public hearing as soon as practicable.
Commissioner Macht explained his reasoning and urged the Board
to hold a public hearing or workshop on this item.
Discussion ensued, and the Board agreed to defer this item to
allow more time for discussion.
ROLL CALL VOTE
The Board reviewed memo from Commissioner Macht dated November
18, 1992:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht /1
DATE: November 18, 1992
RE: ROLL CALL VOTE
I believe that a requirement for a roll call vote on matters of importance
such as ordinances and resolutions will provide the public with an
immediate and accurate record of how its elected officials are voting on
a particular item. This procedure is in existence in several
jurisdictions throughout the state and in the City of Vero Beach.
Chairman Eggert preferred to have all members vote at the same
time to avoid any possibility of politicizing or grandstanding.
She also felt that a roll call vote is time consuming.
Commissioner Macht disagreed and said it is important for the
public to know how each Commissioner votes.
Commissioner Bird opposed a roll call vote and suggested that
the Chairman could clarify the voting when necessary.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board (4-1, Commissioner
Macht voting in opposition) approved continuation of
voice voting and to clarify the vote on the record.
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COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS
The Board reviewed memo from Commissioner Macht dated November
18, 1992:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Commissioner Kenneth Macht
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DATE: November 18, 1992
RE: COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS
Chapter 112, Part III, Florida Statutes contains a Code of Ethics for
Public Officers and employees. This part provides a good minimum
standard for public officers and employees; however, it is my belief
that every citizen is entitled to have complete confidence in the
integrity of his government. Each individual commissioner, officer,
employee or advisor of government must help to earn and must honor
that trust by his own integrity and conduct in all official actions. I
feel that additional ethical requirements should be enacted that raise the
standards beyond that required by Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. To
that end, I have prepared additional standards modeled after Federal
standards. My proposal is attached. If you agree, I recommend that
the County Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance and a public
hearing date be selected.
The Board agreed that this issue needed more time for
discussion and deferred it to another meeting.
There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded
and carried, the Board adjourned at 12:30 o'clock p.m.
ATTEST:
J. K. Barton, Clerk
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