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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/22/1992� MINUTESORTTACHED � BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AGENDA REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 22, 1992 9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1840 25TH STREET VERO BEACH, FLORIDA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Carolyn Fran B. K. Eggert, Adams Chairman ( Dist. 2) (Dist. 1) James E. Chandler, County Administrator Richard Kenneth N. Bird R. Macht (Dist. ( Dist. 5) 3 ) Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney John W. Tippin ( Dist. 4) Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board 9.00 A. M. 1. CALL TO ORDER PAGE 2. INVOCATION - None 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Comm. Kenneth R. Macht 4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS 7-L Children's Services Advisory Committee appointment 7-M Accept Ralph Simeone's Resignation fKom Code Enforcement Board 11-E-1 Audit Services for Tax Collector and Sheriff's Office 5. PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS A. Retirement Plaque Presented to Albert VanAuken Road and Bridge Department B. Retirement Plaque Presented to Edward Mickel Road and Bridge Department 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special Meeting of 11/25/92 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Ratify Alternate Municipal Appointment to Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council ( memorandum received December 14, 1992 ) B. Request to Authorize Staff to Draw Upon A Letter of Credit for Chapam Corporation ( memorandum dated December 15, 1992 ) C. Lodar, Inc.'s Request for Extension of the Indian River Country Club Planned Development Conceptual Plan and Special Exception Use Approval ( memorandum dated December 15, 1992 ) D. Release of Utility Liens ( memorandum dated December 10, 1992 ) DEC 22 1992 8v0x ur 2. 9 w BOOK 7. CONSENT AGENDA (cont'd.): E. Release of County Assessment Liens ( memorandum dated December 14, 1992 ) F. Cancelling Taxes on County Property Acquisition ( memorandum dated December 10, 1992 ) G. Recommendation of Incumbent Dr. Frederick P. Hobin to the Governor for Reappointment as Medical Examiner ( letter dated December 4, 1992 ) H. Award IRC Bid #3040/Sulfuric Acid 8 Antiscaiant ( memorandum dated December 7, 1992 ) I. Reappointment of Talmage Rogers, Jr. by Chamber of Commerce to Land Acq. Adv. Comm. ( letter dated December 15, 1992 ) J. Resignation of Karl Zimmerman from Code Enforcement Board ( letter dated December 15, 1992 ) K. Budget Amendment 005 ( memorandum dated December 15, 1992 ) 8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES None 9:05 a.m. 9. PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS None B. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS None 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Issues Update Report ( memorandum dated December 14, 1992 ) B. EMERGENCY SERVICES None -C. GENERAL SERVICES None D. LEISURE SERVICES None PAGE 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS (caont'd. ): E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET None �\ F. PERSONNEL None G. PUBLIC WORKS Request for Block Party - 1st Lane Between 40th Court 'and 39th Drive ( memorandum dated December 14, 1992 ) H. UTILITIES I. Study of the Most Cost -Effective Utiliza- tion of the West Regional Site for an Effluent Disposal System ( memorandum dated December 14, 1992 ) 2. County Grove Fruit Harvest ( memorandum dated December 14, 1992 ) 3. Petition for Water Service in Pinewood Lane 31st Ave., SW, South of 1st Street, SW ( memorandum dated December 10, 1992 ) 12. COUNTY ATTORNEY Nong 13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS A. CHAIRMAN CAROLYN K. EGGERT Primary Care/Public Health Committee Report ( memorandum dated December 16, 1992 ) B. COMMISSIONER FRAN B. ADAMS C. COMMISSIONER RICHARD N. BIRD D. COMMISSIONER KENNETH R. MACHT E. COMMISSIONER JOHN W. TIPPIN M PAGE BOOK 88 FAG-•:)• w. 22 1007 t�00K 14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS _ A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT I. APiroval of Minutes -Meeting 11/17/92 2. Approval of Modification to EMS Matching Grant for Ambulances to Include Purchase of Radios ( memorandum dated December 11, 1992 ) B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT Fellsmere Collection / Recycling Center ( memorandum dated December 10, 1992 ) 15. ADJOURNMENT 88 F'AGc 333 PAGE 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, December 22, 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, December 22, 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; William G. Collins, II, Deputy County Attorney; and Diane Albin and Barbara Bonnah, Deputy Clerks. The Chairman called the meeting to order, and Commissioner Macht led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS Chairman Eggert requested the deletion of Item 5-A, noting it is premature by one month. Chairman Eggert request the addition of the following items: (1) As Item L on the Consent Agenda, an appointment to the Children's Services Advisory Committee. (2) As Item M on the Consent Agenda, the acceptance of Ralph Simeone's resignation from the Code Enforcement Board. (3) As Item 11-E-1, Emergency Audit Services. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously added and deleted the above listed items. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Chairman Eggert read aloud the following presentation and presented the Retirement Award to Edward W. Mickel with the County Commission's thanks for his outstanding performance and faithful service over the years: DEC 2 2 1992 Fo�K 88 F.{, r.: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA EDWARD NICKEL BOOK OO PAGE •.x:35 -7 Edward Mickel announces his retirement from Indian River County Board of County Commissioners effective December 23, 1992. Edward Mickel, originally from Ohio, has been'a resident of Indian River County since 1981. Edward Mickel was hired on September 18, 1981 as an Equipment Operator with the Road & Bridge Division. In July of 1983 Mr. Mickel was promoted to a Foreman I and is currently a Road Engineering Inspector. Edward Mickel is self motivated, cooperative, and an all around good employee. He has demonstrated positive leadership and has exercised good judgement in performance of assigned tasks. Mr. Mickel has been a loyal employee and will be missed by his fellow employees. The Board of County Commissioners wishes to express their appreciation for the outstanding performance Edward Mickel has contributed on behalf of Indian River County. The County Commissioners wish him the very best in his future endeavors. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Special Meeting of November 25, 1992. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of 11/25/92, as written. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Adams requested that Items H and K be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. E A. Ratify Alternate Municipal Appointment to Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council The Board reviewed the following letter received 12/4/92: TOWN OF ORCHID (Clu 0F � S� Board of County Commissioners 1840 -25th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 Attn: Alice White Dear Alice, At the regular town council meeting of December 9, 1992, the Council appointed Councilmember Barbara Greenbaum as alternate representative to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. All correspondence should be directed to Ms. Greenbaum at 1.0 Orchid Island Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963 If you need any more information, please call. Sincerely, st olverari Town Manager ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously accepted the appointment of Councilmember Barbara Greenbaum as alternate representative to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. 3 DEC 2 21992 HOK DEC, 21992 ROOK 88 P.,,F-3.37 B. Reo'uest to Authorize Staff to Draw Upon A Letter of Credit for Chanam Corporation The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/15/92: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: n Obert M. esti , Al Community Development irector THROUGH: Stan Boling, AICP Planning Director FROM: Christopher D. Rison C(f--' Senior Planner, Current Development DATE: December 15, 1992 SUBJECT: REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO DRAW UPON A LETTER OF CREDIT FOR CHAPAM CORPORATION SD -90-05-004 It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of December 22, 1992. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: On February 26, 1991, the Board of County Commissioners granted final plat approval for the Treasure Trail Subdivision. The applicant, Chapam Corporation, was required to provide an executed 1 -Year Warranty/Maintenance Agreement to guarantee the performance of the subdivision's publicly dedicated improvements and post security to guarantee the Warranty/Maintenance Agreement. The applicant submitted an Indian River National Bank Letter of Credit for $17,415075 to satisfy the security requirement. The Warranty/Maintenance Agreement is provided by a developer for the County's protection against faulty subdivision improvements. Following expiration of the 1 -year warranty period, staff inspects the subject subdivision to determine if any repairs to the subdivision are required. If no repairs are required, the Warranty/Maintenance period expires and the posted security is released. If repairs are required, the developer is notified that the required repairs must be completed prior to expiration of the posted security. If the repairs are not complete, the County must act to draw upon the corresponding security which shall fund completion of the required repairs by the County. ANALYSIS: Staff's 1 -year inspection of the subject subdivision revealed that repairs to the subdivision's drainage system were required in order to bring the system into compliance with the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) Stormwater Permit and county land 4 development. permit issued for the project. Staff notified the applicant of the necessary repairs. The applicant then began work to complete the repairs, pending final approval of the work by the SJRWMD. Subsequently, the applicant requested that staff allow the original letter of credit to be extended to accommodate completion of the final remaining repair work. Staff granted the request by accepting an extension of the letter of credit, which now has a December 31, 1992 expiration date. As of the date of this report, the applicant has not yet received from the St. Johns Water Management District, or from county public works, approval of the proposed repair work. The applicant has informed staff that there is not sufficient time _ to complete the repair work and receive approval from the SJRWMD prior to the December 31, 1992 letter of credit expiration date. The applicant is requesting staff's permission to extend the letter of credit for an additional three (3) months to accommodate completion of -the actual repair work. Staff has no objection to such a request. However, the replacement letter of credit has not yet been received by staff as of the date of this report. To ensure that there will be no lapse in posted security and to ensure that the county will not incur the cost to complete the final remaining required repairs, staff is requesting that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to draw upon the existing letter of credit if an acceptable replacement letter of credit is not received by staff by December 281 1992. Should the developer present a new, acceptable letter of credit to staff following staff's draw upon the original letter of credit, staff will return the collected funds to the developer. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the attached resolution demanding payment under the provisions of the Indian River National Bank Letter of Credit, authorize the Chairman to endorse the Letter of Credit, and authorize staff to draw upon the letter of credit. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved staff recommendation as set out in the above memo and adopted Resolution 92-228A, authorizing draft upon Indian River National Bank Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 0019. 5 DEC 2 2 1992 BOOK FaGF.3.38 e� t� DEC 2 1902 BOOK U8 RESOLUTION NO. 92-ZUA A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER, COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING DRAFT UPON INDIAN RIVER NATIONAL BANK IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 0019. WHEREAS, CHAPAM CORPORATION entered into a Warranty, Guaranty and Maintenance Agreement, and Bill of Sale for Required Improvements (Contract No. SD -90-04-05) with Indian River County relating to Treasure Trail Subdivision; and WHEREAS, in order to secure its obligations under that agreement, CHAPAM CORPORATION established with Indian River National Bank an Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 0019 in favor of Indian River County in the amount of $17,415.75 with an effective date of February 12, 1991 and having an expiration date of December 31, 1992; and WHEREAS, CHAPAM CORPORATION has defaulted under the terms of the aforementioned Warranty, Guaranty and Maintenance Agreement, and Bill of Sale for Required Improvements, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. The above statements are ratified in their entirety. 2. Payment is hereby demanded of Indian River National Bank in the amount of $17,415.75, which amount of the draft represents the amount required by Indian River County to fulfill the performance of said Warranty, Guaranty and Maintenance Agreement for required improvements. 3. The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to endorse the date and amount of the drawing on the reverse side of the letter of credit. 4. The Indian River County Office of Management and Budget is authorized to transmit this resolution along with the sight draft marked "Drawn on Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 0019 - Indian River National Bank." 6 RESOLUTION NO. 92-228A 5. Sight draft and resolution are to be presented for payment at the Indian River National Bank offices located at 958 20th Place, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 on or before December 31, 1992, along with the endorsed original letter of credit. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Bi rd -and seconded by Commissioner Ti Rpi n , and, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman, Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Vice Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this _22_ day of DecAmher , 1992. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By /Zzl� Carol K. EggeAM Chairman 7 BOOK PAF A40 DEC 1992 DEC 2 2 1992 BOOK 88 4441 C. Lodar, Inc.'s Rectuest for Extension of IR Country Club Planned Development Conceptual Plan and Special Exception Use Approval The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/15/92: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DIV ON HEAD CONCURRENCE:, Robert M. Reat nq Al P1--1 Community Development 6Yrector THROUGH: Stan Boling, AICP Planning Director FROM: Christopher D. Risonl- Senior Planner, Current Development DATE: December 15, 1992 SUBJECT: Lodar, Inc.'s Request for Extension of the Indian River Country Club Planned Development Conceptual Plan and Special Exception Use Approval PD -91-01-002 It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of December 22, 1992. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: On December 17, 1991, the Board of County Commissioners granted Lodar, Inc.'s request for conceptual planned development (PD) plan and special exception use approval for the Indian River Country Club. The Indian River Country Club is a proposed golf course and 300 residential unit development of 233 acres of undeveloped, unplatted land lying within the Vero Beach Highlands Subdivision. The overall proposed density for the project is .1.29 units per acre. Urban Resource Group, on behalf of Lodar, Inc., now requests that the conceptual PD plan and special exception use approval be extended for another year. The original conceptual plan expires December 17, 1992 unless the Board of County Commissioners approves the extension request. The extension request was received prior to the December 17th expiration, and, therefore, the request may be acted upon by the Board of County Commissioners. Lodar, Inc. is requesting extension of the conceptual plan and concurrent special exception use approval for the Indian River Country Club project pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 9150 Planned Development, of the county's Land Development Regulations. Pursuant to the Planned Development regulations, the Board of County Commissioners may grant, or grant with conditions, the requested one (1) year- conceptual plan and concurrent special exception use extension. ANALYSIS: - All county departments have now reviewed the extension request. No department objects to the proposed extension. In staff's opinion, no modification to the conceptual plan is required since the existing, approved plan application would substantially conform to current Land Development Regulations (LDRs). _ 8 _ M RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Lodar Inc.'s request for a one (1) time, one (1) year extension of the Indian River Country Club Planned Development Conceptual Plan and special exception use approval. The new plan expiration date will be December 17, 1993. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously granted a one-time, one-year extension of the IR Country Club Planned Development Conceptual Plan and special exception use approval with the new expiration date of December 17, 1993. D. Release of Utility Liens The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/10/92: TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FROM: Lea R. Keller, CLA, County Attorney's Office DATE: December 10, 1992 RE: RELEASE OF UTILITY LIENS The following lien -related documents are prepared in proper form for the Board to authorize the Chairman to sign them: 1. Release of Special.Assesement Liens A -1-A North Beaches: AMBRUM SORENSON ZITO 2. Release of Special Assessment Lien CITRUS GARDENS: MARTINO 3. Release of Special Assessment Liens FLORIDACRES: KLIETZ MUSICK PENNY (2) RICCI SMITH 4. Release of Special Assessment Liens GLENDALE LAKES (2nd Project): ASKEW HINDS MAURO MITENIUS/ROBISON 1 L_ DEC U1992 BOOK88 FACE 3440 -7 �" DEC 2 1992 �ooK 8 faLE 343 5. Release of Special Assessment Liens GLENDALE TERRACE: MOORE PERFETTI NEWCOMBE (2) 6. Release of Special Assessment Lien RINGS HIGHWAY: _ WELCKER 7. Release of Special Assessment Lien MIRAFLORES: BOCK S. Release of Special Assessment Liens BRENNER BROWN JOHNSON KING KMETZ LAWRENCE & JACKSON LEWIS MINGEAR PASKOW FULLER TARR WALKER GREENE 13. Release of 9. Release of Special Assessment Liens RIVER SHORES: MONENSCHEIN/HAGUE (2) STOLZ 10. Release of Special ROYAL POINCIANA: D'ANGELO + GROSMAN NEFF PETERSON STELOW HANNENBERG LA CROIX MARHAN PALLADINO SALADINO Assessment Liens FOSCHINI (2) LINDGREN PEARSALL SEBASTIAN VERO CHRISTIAN CHURCH (2) HICKEY LOY McCALISTER RONK SPERRY 11. Release of Special Assessment Lien SUMMERPLACE: GLYNN 12. Release of Special Assessment Liens 12th Street: CARLTON CONN EDDY EJGIRD GRANERE HISER HOWARD JOHNSON RICKMON TREZONA WEBER WISEMAN 13. Release of Special Assessment Liens Heron Cay - State Road #60: 108 Bimini Cay Circle 494 Stanley's Cay 329 Killarney Cay 14. Release of Special Assessment Liens COURTSIDE: AMATO d_. WILCOX 15. Release of Special Assessment Lien STH STREET:. BRENNAN 10 , INC. 0 c z a --t O z m -C s - � ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved the releases of special assessment liens as set forth in staff's memorandum. SAID SATISFACTIONS AND RELEASE DOCUMENTS ARE RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY E. Release of County Assessment Liens The Board reviewed the following memo dated December 14, 1992: TO: The Board of County Commissioners FROM: Nancy H. Mossali - County Attorney's Office i-,� DATE: December 14, 1992 SUBJECT: RELEASE OF COUNTY ASSESSMENT LIENS A routine form of Release has been prepared for each of the following assessment projects to release the below listed paid assessment liens: 1. Assessment Project No. 8845* (paving and drainage Improvements - Frangipani Drive from C.R. 510 to Magnolia Drive): Release from Lien: Nos. 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, and. 42. 2. Assessment Project No. 9043** (paving and drainage improvements - 101st Avenue between 87th Street and C.R. 512 in Vero Lake Estates Subdivision) : Release from Lien: Nos. 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 35, 36, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 61, 63, 66, 68, 69, and only Lot 12, Block W as to 70. 3. Assessment Project No. 9114*** (street lighting improvements - Glendale Lakes) : Release from Lien: Nos. 1, 16, 32, 66, and 75. It is requested that the Board authorize the Chairman to execute said Releases. Back-up information for the above is on file in the County Attorney's Office. * Liens being released from Project No. 8845 are fully described in the assessment roll attached to Resolution No. 91-11 recorded at O.R. Book 943, Page 1464, Public Records of Indian River County, Florida. ** Liens being released from Project No. 9043 are fully described in the assessment roll attached to Resolution No. 91-95 recorded at O.R. Book 940, Page 1116, Public Records of Indian River County, Florida. *** Liens being released from Project No. 9114 are fully described in the assessment roll attached to Resolution No. 91-78 recorded at O.R. Book 904, Page 2453, Public Records of Indian River County, Florida. 11 DEQ) 1992 BOOK ( Ni F J44 DEC 22 1109 BOOK ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved the releases of County assessment liens, as set forth in staff's memorandum. SAID SATISFACTIONS AND RELEASE DOCUMENTS ARE RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY F. Cancelling Taxes on County Property Acquisition The Board reviewed the following memo dated December 10, 1992: TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FROM: Lea R. Keller, CLA, County Attorney's Office DATE: December 10, 1992 RE: CANCELLING TAXES ON COUNTY PROPERTY ACQUISITION The County has recently acquired some land for right-of-way, and, pursuant to section 196.28, Florida Statutes, the Board of County Commissioners is allowed to cancel and discharge any taxes owed on the portion of the property acquired for public purposes. Such cancellation must be done by resolution of the Board with a certified copy being forwarded to the Tax Collector. REQUESTED ACTION: Request Board authorize Chairman to sign and then forward to the Tax Collector a certified copy of the attached resolutions cancelling the taxes due upon lands the County recently acquired for right of way. Attachment: 5 Resolutions: Keen Hornbuckle Quinn Bogart Neighborhood Variety Stores ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 92-229, 92-230, 92-231, 92-232, and 92- 233, cancelling certain delinquent taxes upon publicly -owned lands, as recommended by staff. 12 ,F345 Re: Carter Road (SW lot St.) R/W 12/10/92 c1aQa13 . 46 b Parcel #17-33-39-00001-0160-00003.0 JOEL P. KEEN RESOLUTION NO. 92- 229 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CANCELLING CERTAIN DELINQUENT TAXES UPON PUBLICLY-OWNED LANDS, PUR- SUANT TO SECTION 196.28, 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 ai}d 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 taxes, delinquent or current, against the property described in O.R. Book 955, Page 1534, which was recently acquired by Indian River County for right of way purposes on SW First Street, are hereby cancelled, pursuant to the authority of section 196.28, F.S. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Bird , and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Ti goi 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 John W. Tippin Aye Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly 'passed and adopted this 22 day of December , 1992. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Attest: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA / By Caroly Egge ' JeffreyK. Barton, Clerl airman 13 DEC BOOK 3 r BOOK DEC 22 1992 12/ 10/82 Re: Carter Road (SW 1st St.) R/W Parcel #17-33-39-00001-0150-00002.2 HORNBUCKLE RESOLUTION NO. 92- 230 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CANCELLING CERTAIN DELINQUENT TAXES UPON PUBLICLY -OWNED LANDS, PUR- SUANT TO SECTION 198.28, FLORIDA STATUTES. 88 PnE 347_1 11 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 taxes, delinquent or current, against the property described in O.R. Book 955, Page 1532, which was recently acquired by Indian River County for right of way purposes on SW First Street, are hereby cancelled, pursuant to the authority of section 196.28., F.S. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Bi rd , and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Ti ppi 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 John W. Tippin Aye Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 22 day of December , 1992. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,. FLORIDA Attest: ? ` •' $ B y Caroly py K. Egg e Jeffr r�,n,C erk airman by% (� 14 Re: Parcel #103, C.R. #510 aaiio/ea(iasal)0=sEso/vk.48 Parcel #23-31-39-00001-0020-00002.0,3.0&4.0 QUINN RESOLUTION NO. 92-- A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CANCELLING CERTAIN DELINQUENT TAXES UPON PUBLICLY -OWNED LANDS, PUR- SUANT TO SECTION 196.28, 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 L 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 taxes, delinquent or current, against the property described in O.R. Book 955, Page 874, which was recently acquired by Indian River County for right of way purposes on CR #510, are hereby cancelled, pursuant to the authority of section 196.28, F.S. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Bird and the motion was seconded by Commissioner _Tip_, and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Vice Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 22 day of December , 1992. Attest: Jeffre K. Bar on C k By: ' �, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By ,C . Carol . Egger effairman 15 UEC 2 21992 BOOKS 4SJ r- DEC 2 2 IPQ? O Re: R/W 58th Avenue & 41st Street 12/10/e2c1eMM11REso/vx.50 NEIGHBORHOOD VARIETY STORES RESOLUTION NO. 92- 232- A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CANCELLING CERTAIN DELINQUENT TAXES UPON PUBLICLY -OWNED LANDS, PUR- SUANT TO SECTION 196.281 FLORIDA STATUTES. 88 P,,GE A e 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 taxes, delinquent or current, against the property described in O.R. Book 954, Page 2468, which was recently acquired by Indian River County for right of way purposes on 56th Avenue and 41st Street, are hereby cancelled, pursuant to the authority of section 196:28, F.S. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Bi rd , and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Ti pp 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 John W. Tippin Aye Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 22 day of December , 1992. Attest: ��Jef ...Barton, Clerk BY: a�.. • ,1b.P, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By dt:jt:� Carolyn,,.V. Eggert C rman 16 1z/lo/ez(teg..t)xi:�ca/vx,49 Re: Parcel #109, C.R. #510 BOGART RESOLUTION NO. 92 -_Z33 - A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CANCELLING CERTAIN DELINQUENT TAXES UPON PUBLICLY -OWNED LANDS, PUR- SUANT TO SECTION 196.28, 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 taxes, delinquent or current, against the property described in O. R. Book 954, Page 2464, which was recently acquired by Indian River County for right of way purposes on CR #510, are hereby cancelled, pursuant to the authority of section 196.28, F.S. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Bird , and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Ti DDi n , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: r Chairman Carolyn K. ' Eggert Aye Vice Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution 'duly passed and adopted this 22 day of December , 1992. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Attest: By Z�L� It Ztl� CarolynEggert ' Jeffr y K. Ba;ton, kae. C rman 17 DEC 2 21992 sonK FaU.Ij BOOK 88Fa0.351 G. Recommendation of Incumbent Dr. Frederick P. Hobin to the Governor for Reappointment as Medical Examiner The Board reviewed the following letter from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement dated December 4, 1992: FDLE Florida Department of Medical Examiners Commbslon P.O. Box 1489 Law Enforcement Tallahassee, Florida 32302 1 T (0 488-8090 amen .Moore 5 g 7 8 'y Commissioner �{� � .' Patricia w :. r_C 1992 �-: December 4, 1992, N RECEIVED BOARD COUNTY �_ C0101ssIONERS Honorable Carolyn Eggert Chairperson Indian River County Commission 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 Dear Ms. Eggert: DISTRIBUTION LIST Commissioners Administrator Attorney Personnel Public Works Community Dev. — Utilities Finance Other Pursuant to section 406.06 (1)(a), Florida Statutes, the term of the District Medical Examiner for your County (District 19) will expire on July 1, 1993. The Medical Examiners Commission will consider recommending the incumbent, Frederick P. Hobin, M.D., to the Governor for reappointment. So that the Commission can make an enlightened decision, they are asking for your input on this matter. The topic is scheduled for discussion at the March, 1993 Commission Meeting. As such, it would be appreciated if your office would complete the enclosed Reappointment Ballot Form and send it back to this office by January 8, 1993. Please indicate your concurrence or non -concurrence with the recommendation for Dr. Hobin's reappointment. If you have any additional comments, feel free to include them on this form. For your convenience we have included a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of the form. If you have any questions or if you wish to discuss your input, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, James T. Moore Commissioner e'� f*elton Patricia Program Administrator ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously recommended Dr. Frederick P. Hobin to the Governor for Reappointment as Medical Examiner. COPY OF RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 18 H. Award IRC Bid #3040 - Sulfuric Acid and Antiscalant The Board reviewed the following memo dated December 7, 1992: DATE: December 7, 1992 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COXKXSSIONERS THRU: James E. Chandler, County Adminis rator H.T. "Sonny#' Dean, Director Department of General Servica004 FROM: Fran Boynton Powell, Purchasing Manage hPY SUBJ: Award IRC Bid #3040 Sulfuric Acid and Antiscalant Utilities Department BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Bid Opening Date: Advertising Dates: Specifications mailed to: Replies: BID TABULATION Jones Chemicals Ft.Lauderdale, FL Earn R.O. Systems Venice, FL FMC Corporation Philadelphia, PA Apperson Chemicals Jacksonville, FL November 18, 1992 November 5, 12, 1992 Four (4) Vendors Four (4 ) UNIT PRICE SEE ATTACHED BID TABULATION RECOMMENDATION: staff recommends the following: 1. Award the bid to Jones Chemicals to furnish sulfuric acid and Barn R.O. systems for furnishing antiscalant. 2. Establish an open end contract with Jones Chemicals with a not to ezceed amount of $50,000.00, Barn R.O. Systems. with a not to ezceed amount of $40,000.00, during the contract period. 3. Authorize the Purchasing Nanager to renew this contract subject to satisfactory performance, zero cost increase, vendor acceptance, and the determination that renewal is in the best interest of the County. 19 BOOK F',1;C 3J DEC 2 2 1992 BOOK 88 PAGE -353 Commissioner Adams wanted to know why the antiscalant contract was awarded to Harn R.O. Systems without a bid, and Director Dean explained that the Utilities Department uses two different brands - Pfizer and B.F. Goodrich. Even though Harn R.O. Systems did not bid on the antiscalant, they are able to provide it at a lower cost than Jones Chemical. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously awarded the sulfuric acid bid to Jones Chemicals with a not -to - exceed amount of $50,000.00, and the antiscalant bid to Harn R.O. Systems with a not -to -exceed amount of $40,000.00, as set forth in the above staff's recommendation. I. Reanuointment of Talmage Rogers Jr. by Chamber of Commerce to Land Acquisition Advisory Committee The Board reviewed the following letter from the Vero Beach - Indian River Chamber of Commerce dated December 15, 1992: December 15, 1992 Mr Talmage G. Rogers, Jr. 3975 -20th Street, Suite J Vero Beach, FL 32960 Dear Talmage: Please be advised that the Board of Directors of the Vero Beach -Indian River County Chamber of Commerce voted on Monday, December 14, 1992 to reappoint you as the representative from this organization to the Indian River County Land Acquisition Committee. The officers and directors were pleased to have the opportunity to reappoint you and at the same time issue their sincere thanks for a job well done. Your appointment is to represent the Vero Beach -Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and its division --the Indian River County Council of 100. Again, thank you for your service. Cordially, /.'B o n, _-' a Vice resident CC: Mr&WirolynR_ Eggert; Indian River -county Commission 20 ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved the reappointment of Talmage G. Rogers to the Indian River County Land Acquisition Committee as the representative from the Vero Beach -Indian River County Chamber of Commerce. J. Resignation of Karl Zimmermann from Code Enforcement Board The Board reviewed the following letter dated December 15, 1992: December 15, 1992 The Honorable Carolyn Eggert Chairman, Board of County Commission Indian River County 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3394 Dear Carolyn, Due to my taking office as Tax Collector on January 5, 1993, I regretfully must resign from the County Code Enforcement Board, effective December 31, 1992. I have thoroughly enjoyed my tenure on the Board and the association with both staff and other Board members. Thank you for the opportunity to serve in this capacity. Sincerel Ka 1 L. Zimmermann ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously accepted with regret the resignation of Karl L. Zimmermann from the County Enforcement Board, effective December 31, 1992. 21 DEC 2 2 1992 BOOK 88 ,,,, 354 DEC 2 21992 80ox K. Budget Amendment 005 88 F,,GE , 5 5 -7 The Board reviewed the following memo dated December 15, 1992: TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: December 15, 1992 SUBJECT- BUDGET AMENDMENT 005 CONSENT AGENDA FROM: Joseph A. Baird OMB Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The attached budget amendment is to appropriate funding for the following: 1. At the meeting of November 24, 1992 the Board of County Commissioners approved weekly advertising of the Board of County Commission agenda in the Vero Beach Press -Journal for ($12,336 - 48 weeks) and the Sebastian Sun for ($6,200). Since these figures were quoted the Press -Journal has advised us that there will be a 4% price increase effective January 1, 1993. - PRESS JOURNAL $257 x 4 weeks (12/92) _ $1,028 $257 x 1.04% = $267 $267 x 36 weeks (1/93 to 9/93) $9,612 TOTAL PRESS -JOURNAL YEARLY $10,640 SEBASTIAN SUN $6,200/ 48 = $129.16 $129.16 X 40 = $5,167 TOTAL YEARLY $15,807 This budget amendment allocates the funding from General Fund Contingencies. 2. On July 7, 1992 the Board of County Commissioners approved the printing and mailing of brochures for the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (LAAC) to inform the voters of a bond referendum for environmentally sensitive land acquisition. A budget amendment was approved to allocate the funding of $9,700 at the September 1, 1992 Board of County Commissioners meeting. The mailing was not completed until the new fiscal year (October). The final cost of the mailing was $5,511.52. The attached budget amendment is to allocate the funding. 22 r 3. The attached entry appropriates funding for shelving and furniture and equipment purchased by the North County Library in fiscal year 1991/92. Payment was made in fiscal year 1992/93. 4. The attached entry appropriates funding for bills incurred by Indian River Arts Council in fiscal year 1991/92 which were submitted for reimbursement in fiscal year 1992/93. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached budget amendment number 005. Commissioner Adams asked if the meeting agendas could be published by the Press Journal as news items. Administrator Chandler replied that the Press Journal considers the meeting agendas to be advertisements and not news. The Sebastian Sun has the same policy. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment 005 in the amount of $15,807, as recommended by staff. L. ADDointment to Children's Services Advisory Committee The Board reviewed the following memo dated December 21, 1992: TO: BOARD OF COUNTY DATE: December 21, 1992 COMMISSIONERS RE: Appointment to Children's Services Committee FROM: Kenneth R. Macht County Commissioner I am requesting County Commission approval to appoint Sandra Eckhardt to the Children's Services Advisory Committee replacing Judie Starrett whose unexpired term runs until January 1994. 23 C 22 1992 BOOK PA F 3'6 L D E C 22 1992 BOOK ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously appointed Sandra Eckhardt to the Children's Services Advisory Committee, replacing Judie Starrett. 88 Far, -357 M. Resicmation of Ral h E. Simeone from Code Enforcement Board ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously accepted the resignation of Ralph E. Simeone from the Code Enforcement Board, with regret. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES UPDATE REPORT Community Development Director Bob Keating made the following presentation: TO: James Chandler County Administrator FROM: Robert M. Keating, AICP N"K' Community Development Director DATE: December 14, 1992 SUBJECT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES UPDATE REPORT It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of December 22, 1992. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS: On September 15, 1992, county staff presented a brief economic development status report to the Board of County Commissioners. That report identified the various economic development initiatives then being pursued by staff -and noted the status of each activity. A copy of that report is included with this memo and labelled as Attachment #1. Since the September report, staff has continued implementation of the identified economic development initiatives. Complementing the staff action, the Board, in November, approved the County's revised Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP). Not only does the OEDP formalize the County's economic development strategy, but it also incorporates and adopts as County policy many of the referenced economic development initiatives. At this time, staff feels that it is necessary to update the Board regarding the implementation status of the county's economic development- initiatives and to obtain direction from the Board regarding certain other activities. Attachment #2 identifies each of the economic development initiatives and provides the current implementation status of each. 24 M M M ANALYSIS: As indicated in attachment #2, county staff have taken action on each of the previously identified economic development initiatives. While some of these activities have been completed, others are ongoing and warrant continuing action. A few activities are still under consideration and will be completely addressed in the near future. Foremost among those activities under consideration is the property tax abatement issue. • Property Tax Abatement One economic development initiative previously identified by staff involves establishment of a property tax abatement program to encourage economic development in the county. Authorized by Article VII, Section 3 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 196.1995, Florida Statutes,. property tax abatement may be established only through approval of a referendum. In considering the establishment of a tax abatement program, staff has researched existing laws, identified policy issues, and determined procedural requirements. In so doing, staff has reviewed various materials, including the recently adopted St. Lucie County tax abatement program. Based upon this limited analysis, county staff have identified some of the parameters of a tax abatement strategy. As provided for in the state constitution and the statutes, a property tax abatement program affects only those taxes levied by the local government instituting the tax abatement program. For Indian River County then, the taxes to be abated for eligible businesses would be the county's general fund, MSTU, and emergency services district advalorem taxes. School board, drainage district, water management district, and other taxes would still be payable. In addition, the law provides that the abatement will apply only to the tax chargeable to improvements to real property made after the effective date of the program; advalorem tax on land may not be abated. Based upon the limitations referenced above, staff feels that a property tax abatement program would not reduce revenue sufficiently to cause a budget problem for the county, and such a program may enhance economic development. To illustrate the effect of tax abatement on a hypothetical business receiving the abatement benefit, consider a business which purchases a $1,000,000 (assessed value) parcel in the county and constructs a $1,000,000 (assessed value) building on the property. With a total millage rate of approximately 20 mills, total tax without abatement on the $2,000,000 of assessed value would be approximately $40,000 per year. With property tax abatement, the $1,000,000 land value would be fully taxed at 20 mills, while the $1,000,000 improvement value would have approximately 8 of 20 mills of tax abated. In this example, the $40,000 tax bill would be reduced to $32,000 for each year that abatement applied. According to state law, that cannot exceed 10 years. As indicated by.the example above, tax abatement as an economic development incentive would probably have more of a perception value for the county than a monetary value for the business. Regardless, there are a number of issues that must be addressed in structuring a property tax abatement program for the county. Among those issues are: 25 O 1992 Roof 88'�,,.'� DEC 2 2 1992 BOOK 88 PACE.359 -7 • When to have the referendum. Consideration is being given to having it in conjunction with the next countywide referendum (children's services or beach renourishment). • Duration of abatement. While state law allows a 10 year abatement, that is a maximum. St. Lucie County bases the duration of its abatement on the number of county residents employed by the business. • Eligible businesses. Since tax abatement should provide an incentive for businesses that can locate in other areas to locate in Indian River County, tax abatement should not apply to retail businesses that must locate near their markets. A decision needs to be made on which businesses should be eligible and which should not be. • Approval of abatement. While the Board of County Commissioners must approve the tax abatement application of any business, should that decision be discretionary or should the tax abatement be a matter of right if eligibility criteria are met? St. Lucie County reviews each application on a case-by-case basis. • Amount of abatement. Sate law provides that a tax abatement program may grant a tax exemption of up to loot of the assessed value of improvements made to real property. Since the amount of exemption may be less than 100%, the opportunity exists for the county to vary the amount based upon the impact of the business. These are just some of the issues which must be considered in structuring a property tax abatement program for the county. In pursuing the issue, staff had planned to do more detailed research, develop specific recommendations, and present a draft program to the Economic Development Council for consideration. At the present time, staff requests that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to proceed with development of a property tax abatement program. By so doing, the board would charge the Economic Development Council with preparing a tax abatement program, while retaining review and approval authority regarding the program. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the -Board of County Commissioners review the economic initiatives status report, consider the property tax abatement issue, provide direction to staff, and authorize staff to work with the Economic Development Council to prepare a property tax abatement program. Director Keating stressed that initiatives relating to utility expansion and roadway improvements are two of the most important activities that ensure economic development. Chairman Eggert commented that she had been meeting throughout the past 6 months with Administrator Chandler and department heads and they determined that the County can get the infrastructure out 26 ® M M M W to I-95 at CR -512, SR -60, and Oslo Road without any special bonding. She added that road improvement, especially along the node roads, should be watched very carefully. The County is doing everything it can to provide opportunities for industrial services in several places. The Planned Residential Development (PRD) can help with this. Chairman Eggert directed the Board's attention to a handout listing several suggestions that were made and mentioned that this information can be provided to individuals upon request. Commissioner Bird asked, and Director Keating clarified, that the I-95 and 74th Avenue node refers to the I-95 and Oslo Road node. Commissioner Macht mentioned that the County is considering providing funds to the Council of 100 for preparing a program whereby speakers could make presentations in an effort to recruit new businesses into the area. Chairman Eggert replied that the Economic Development Council is discussing that possibility. Commissioner Macht asked, and Administrator Chandler responded, that the utilities to the industrial nodes are expected to be completed in about a year. Utility Services Director Terry Pinto commented that staff recently submitted a proposal to issue a change order on the line going out to Sebastian High School to get the expansion to CR -512 under way within the next 45 days and completed in about six months. Commissioner Macht was very pleased and felt that now is the time to start putting a package together to sell to prospects. Chairman Eggert emphasized that first the Board has to decide if they want to proceed with tax abatement, which would require a referendum. Director Keating directed the Board's attention to Attachment 2, which discusses tax abatement. Staff has been watching St. Lucie County, which had a referendum on tax abatement in the last election, to see how they manage their program. The memorandum gives some of the characteristics of a tax abatement program in Florida. Director Keating asked for the Board's input, which staff would take to the Economic Development Council for their recommendations, and then come back to the Board for final approval. Chairman Eggert understood the Board already had conceptually approved this and is just looking for the specifics to be finalized. 27 DEC 2 2 m2 BOOK 88 Pgs ,o BOOK 88 PAGE 361-1 Commissioner Macht pointed out that all of these things together should make Indian River County very attractive to prospective businesses coming into the area. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding various ways to provide tax abatement. Director Keating reported that St. Lucie County's program rewards businesses that employ people who were already living in the community for a year or longer. Commissioner Bird mentioned that he would prefer ten small businesses to one large business. Commissioner Macht suggested that environmentally -friendly businesses be given additional abatement and asked about specific situations regarding manufacturers located on rented property, businesses that receive abatement and then leave the County when the abatement period has expired, and whether this will be an abatement or deferral program. Director Keating explained that deferral would not require a referendum. Commissioner Adams felt that businesses who leave the community at the end of the abatement period should then be required to pay the taxes. Discussion ensued and Director Keating noted that this has been a cooperative effort among County departments. Staff has also been getting good feedback from the community. Chairman Eggert advised that a mail referendum would not cost as much as a regular county -wide election and that the Supervisor of Elections needs some advance notification about this. Commissioner Adams felt this is certainly a step in the right direction and shows that the County is responsive to concerns and needs of the community. . ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously agreed to go forward with a referendum on tax abatement and directed staff to look at the most cost-effective way to do this and bring it back to the Board for final approval. 28 ® ® r REQUESTED ADDITIONAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR TAB COLLECTOR AND SHERIFF - BUDGET AMENDMENT 006 OMB Director Joe Baird presented the following memorandum dated December 17, 1992: TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: December 17, 1992 SUBJECT: REQUESTED ADDITIONAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR TAX COLLECTOR AND SHERIFF - BUDGET AMENDMENT 006 EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM FROM: Joseph A. Bair OMB Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The newly elected Tax Collector and Sheriff will take office on January 5, 1993. Gene Morris, the incumbent Tax Collector, and Karl Zimmermann, the newly elected Tax Collector, have requested additional audit services_ be performed as of January 4, 1993 to protect both parties. Also, incumbent Sheriff Tim Dobeck and newly elected Sheriff Gary Wheeler, both feel additional audit services as of January 4, 1993 would protect both of them. Based on the request, I contacted Coopers & Lybrand, the County's auditor, for a quote to perform the necessary services. Attached is Coopers & Lybrand proposed Scope of Services to be performed in order to give a sufficient level of comfort. The cost is $4,500 for the Tax Collector's Office and $3,000 for the Sheriff's Office. These additional audit services were not in the 1992/93 budget; therefore, a budget amendment is needed to transfer $7,500 from General Fund Contingencies to pay for this expenditure. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Budget Amendment 006 and authorize Coopers & Lybrand to perform the Scope of Services at a cost of $7,500. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment 006 and authorized Coopers & Lybrand to perform the Scope of Services at a cost of $7,500. 29 DEC 2 21992 BOOK DEC 22 1992 BOOK 88 PA F.363 -7 REQUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY - IST LANE BETWEEN 40TH COURT AND 39TH DRIVE Public Works Director Jim Davis presented the following memo dated December 14, 1992: TO: : James E. Chandler, County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director FROM: Jeanne Bresett Traffic Coordinator SUBJECT: Request for Block Party lot Lane between 40th Court and 39th Drive REF. LETTER: Mr. Norman Hensick, Jr. to Public Works Department dated December 14, 1992 DATE: December 14, 1992 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Residents of The Woodlands Subdivision have requested permission to close a portion of lot Lane between 40th Court and 39th Drive for their annual New Year's Eve block party. The residents are asking for permission to close the road from 6:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. the evening of December 31, 1992. Staff has no objections to this request, provided that: 1) Proper barricades are installed by the Traffic -Engineering Division or the residents of the homeowner's association and that the block representative contact the Traffic Engineering Division at 770-5118 seventy-two (72) hours prior to the event. 2) A block representative be listed as a contact person in charge of the event in case the road needs to be opened. 3) Access to emergency vehicles be maintained. RECOMMENDATIONS & FUNDING Staff recommends approval. No funding is applicable. Director Davis mentioned that perhaps the Board would like to give staff the authority to approve these in the future without bringing the request before the Board. Director Bird commented that staff could bring requests before the Board that they do not feel comfortable about approving. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved the request of Norman Hensick Jr. for a Block Party at lst Lane between 40th Court and 39th Drive on December 31, 1992, and authorized staff to approve future requests without action by the Board, except for those situations where they have a questiorr. 30 STUDY OF THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF THE WEST REGIONAL SITE FOR AN EFFLUENT DISPOSAL SYSTEM Robert O. Wisemen, environmental engineer, Department of Utility Services, presented the following memo dated December 14, 1992. DATE: DECEMBER 14, 1992 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATO FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTIL LSERVICES PREPARED ROBERT O. WISEMEN, P.E. AND STAFFED ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: STUDY OF THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF THE WEST REGIONAL SITE FOR AN EFFLUENT DISPOSAL SYSTEM INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. IIS -92 -03 -ED BACKGROUND On June 2, 1992, the Board of County Commissioners authorized and approved Work Authorization No. 1 and an agreement with Masteller and Moler, Inc., to conduct the above -referenced study (see attached agenda item). ANALYSIS Cost-effective and environmentally sensitive effluent disposal is becoming a critical issue for Indian River County in general and West and South Regional specifically in relating to the Anti -degradation Law and the Indian River Lagoon Act, which became effective June 1991. The consultant has studied several methods of disposal using the existing 230 acres of the West Regional site (Citrus Grove - 80 acres, Sod Farm - 150 acres). Based on the study, the consultant has selected the artificial wetland as the recommended method of pretreatment prior to disposal of the effluent. The Florida Department of Environmental Regulation has conceptually given us their positive endorsement of this method of effluent disposal, with specific requirements to meet as listed in their letter dated October 29, 1992 (see attachment). The Department of Utility Services recommends approval of the submitted report of the study and seeks permission to negotiate with Masteller and Moler, Inc., for design, permitting, services during the bid proceeding, and project administration during construction. The Department will bring the negotiated contract back to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. 31 DEC 2 21992 BOOK 8® F',1�F,384 DEC 2 2 1902 -7 C10®11 88 rr1Uf 3V5 Utility Services Director Terry Pinto reported that one of the most important components of a wastewater system is disposal of effluent. The County reuses all its effluent and does allow any direct discharge to receiving streams. Effluent disposal is a problem at the west county wastewater treatment facility. The effluent has been used for irrigating the grove and sod farm on the 200 -acre site. However, this does not provide enough effluent disposal to serve the west county area. The County contracted with Masteller and Moler, Inc. to determine the most.cost-effective and environmentally safe way to dispose of the effluent. Earl Masteller, president of Masteller and Moler, Inc. discussed the need for more effluent disposal and reuse capacity at the west county wastewater treatment plant. The plant is currently treating about 500,000 gallons of effluent a day. This is expected to increase to 2 million gallons in the future, which is a great deal more than the sod farm, grove and percolation basin can handle. Masteller and Moler studied five alternatives for handling the effluent. Percolation ponds, spray irrigation, and deep lake without disposal could not dispose of more than 500,000 gallons of effluent on a 230 -acre site. Hyacinth ponds and wetlands showed promise. A hyacinth pond could handle up to 6 million gallons of effluent disposal. However, it is questionable whether permitting from the Department of Environmental Regulation (DER) could be obtained and operation and maintenance costs are very high in hyacinth ponds. The County -owned 230 acres is ideally suited for a man-made wetland, which could accommodate up to 6 million gallons a day and is the most environmentally -sensitive solution and cost- effective solution. Chip Swindell, Masteller and Moler, gave a slide presentation of a very successful wetlandihis company established in the Orlando area. Commissioner Bird suggested that the County enter into an agreement with the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) to pump the excess effluent out to their wetlands. Director Pinto explained that there are regulations specifically forbidding discharge into existing wetlands. Commissioner Bird asked if there are any drawbacks to this plan, such as mosquitoes. Mr. Swindell assured him that the design of the proposed wetland is such that it will allow maximization of predators that feed on mosquitoes. In fact, there are fewer mosquitoes at the Orlando site now than when it was a cow pasture. A high water quality is maintained enabling the predators that feed on mosquitoes to thrive. -Wetlands have a tremendous capacity for W, removing bacteria and virus. The fish and birds stay healthy. Water specimens were sent to the University of Florida for analysis, and no evidence of either viruses or bacteria was found. Director Pinto conveyed that percolation ponds create a much greater mosquito problem. Commissioner Adams related that she really loved this type of effluent disposal and would like to see a much larger area than 200 acres. She suggested the County look at other areas in the future. She saw the Iron Bridge treatment area in Orlando and thought it was incredible. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird to approve the submitted report of the study, grant permission for staff to negotiate with Masteller and Moler, Inc., and bring the negotiated contract back to the BCC for approval, as recommended by staff. Under discussion, Commissioner Bird asked about use of the water during the dry season. Director Pinto explained that the County has been having a hard time convincing the citrus industry to use the effluent for irrigation. Since the proposed managed wetland will provide indirect discharge, the water quality will be much better and will probably be more acceptable to the citrus industry. Director Pinto mentioned that fees charged to developers for wetlands mitigation when other areas of the county are developed could contribute towards expanding this site at no cost to the County. Under discussion, Commissioner Macht understood that with a 20 cent per gallon cost it means a capital cost of approximately $1.2 million, and Earl Masteller confirmed that to be correct. He explained that in fast tracking the design for 2 mgd or 6 mgd, the cost is almost the same, so they would opt to just go right to the 6 mgd and be done with it. Another thing he would like to mention is that the deep pond is not only important from the design of the operation but also is important because it generates the needed fill material. He confirmed that water can be stored in cells for up to 60 days during the rainy season. Commissioner Bird wondered whether there will be recreational benefits, and Mr. Swindell recommended stocking it with fish and setting up nature walks. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. 33 DEC 2 21992 DEC 2 21 1992 8009 88 F.,r,�: 6 COUNTY GROVE FRUIT HARVEST The Board reviewed the following memo dated December 14, 1992: DATE: DECEMBER 14, 1992 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. P DIRECTOR OF UTI VICCES //�� PREPARED TERRY H. DRUM 0 AND STAFFED ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: COUNTY GROVE FRUIT HARVEST BACKGROiJND The Department of Utility Services has approximately a 60 -acre citrus grove located at the West Subregional Wastewater Treatment Plant site. On September 22, 1992, a bid package was prepared for the sale of our red and white grapefruit crop for 1992-93. No bids were received. On October 27, 1992, the Board of County Commissioners authorized the Department of Utility Services to negotiate the sale of the 1992-93 grapefruit crop. (See attached agenda item and minutes.) ANALYSIS Two verbal bid prices for each type of grapefruit (white and red) have been received. The best price for the white grapefruit is at the going market price of $0.85 per pound solids "delivered in," less $1.75 per box for pick, load and haul. The best price for the red grapefruit was $4.00 per box on the tree. Both prices were quoted by Hubert Graves Packing Co., Inc. (see attached). The white grapefruit have a pick date of January and the red grapefruit have a pick date of February. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the sale of the 1992-93 grapefruit crop to Hubert Graves Packing Company, Inc., at the price stated in the attached quote, and execute the attached agreement. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously authorized the sale of the 1992-93 grapefruit crop to Hubert Graves Packing Company, Inc. at the price stated in the attached quote, as recommended by staff. CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD - 34 PETITION FOR WATER SERVICE IN PINEWOOD LANE, 31ST AVENUE, S.W.. SOUTH OF IST STREET, S.W. The Board reviewed the following memo dated December 10, 1992: DATE: DECEMBER 10, 1992 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTIATY ERVICES PREPARED JAMES D. AND STAFFED MANAGER OF SEPROJECTS BY: DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES SUBJECT: PETITION FOR WATER SERVICE IN PINEWOOD LANE 31ST AVENUE, SW, SOUTH OF IST STREET, SW INDIAN RIOTER COUNTY PROJECT NO. UW -92 -40 -DS BACKGROUND A petition has been received for a water main extension for 31st Avenue, SW to supply potable water to its residents. We are now coming to the Board of County Commissioners to seek approval to begin design of the above-mentioned project. (See attached petition and plat map.) ANALYSIS The subdivision contains 12 lots. Through a temporary service agreement, one of the lots abutting on 1st Street, SW is already on County water with an agreement to be included in this assessment project. The 11 remaining shall benefit from this project. The 9 property owners.signing the petition represent 75% of the properties to be served. All of the lots in this project are one acre or slightly more. The attached map displays the area to benefit from the assessment project. This project is to be paid through the assessment of property owners alongthe proposed water line route. In the interim, financing will be through the use of impact fee funds. Design services will be provided by the Department of Utility Services. RECOMNB;NDATION The staff of the Department of.Utility Services recommends approval of the above -listed project in order that they may proceed with the design engineering work in preparation for the special assessment project. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner'Tippin, the Board unanimously approved water main extension to 31st Avenue, S.W. and authorized staff to proceed with the design engineering work in preparation for the special assessment project, as recommended by staff. 35 DEC 2,2 igAn A IVA BOOK 88 Pa1i�� iso PRIMARY CARE/PUBLIC HEALTH COMKITEE REPORT The Board reviewed the following memo dated December 15, 1992: Telephone: (407)567-8000 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th S&wt, Vero &wh, Flm& 32960 Suncom Telephone: 224-1011 Board of County Commissioners Commissioner Carolyn R. Eggert, Chairman .V-/ Board of County Commissioners (% December 16, 1992 Primary Care/Public Health Committee The Primary Care/Public Health Committee unanimously recommended that the Indian River Dental Facilities for the Needy Program, with emphasis on needy children (see attached report by Dental Association President, Dr. Mickey Conway) be approved. This program will function in a way similar to the "Project We Care" volunteer doctor program. A mobile dental van is to be provided by the Port St. Lucie Baptist Church. The County is asked to accept title and accept the cost of insurance, which is $1,100 according to Joe Baird. Drivers would come from the Public Health volunteer pool, and Risk Management will require them to have a driver's license check and defensive driver's course. Liability coverage for dentists, hygienists and assistants will be covered through the State as is "Project We Care." We recommend $1,000 for vehicle maintenance, $500 for equipment maintenance and $900 for starting supplies. It is expected that in three to six months sufficient funds will be generated to carry the program. The Hospital District is providing $40,000, the Dental Association has allocated $2,000, and we ask the Board of County Commissioners to approve $3,500 for insurance, vehicle repair, equipment maintenance and starting supplies. Commissioner confirmed, that maintenance. Adams asked, and Administrator Chandler $1,000 is budgeted for gasoline and vehicle 36 Mickey Conway, D.D.S., explained that the committee is seeking County assistance with startup costs. In the future, they hope to be able to tap Federal funds under the Medicaid program. He advised that the van will travel to areas where people cannot get transportation to the core facility. Commissioner Adams commended Dr. Conway for starting this program, and Dr. Conway responded that there is an overwhelming need for good preventive care, as well as parent education. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously agreed to provide up to $5,000 in starting costs for the Indian River Dental Facilities for the Needy Program. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT Chairman Eggert announced that immediately upon adjournment the Board would reconvene sitting as the Board of Commissioners of the Emergency Services District. Those minutes are being prepared separately. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT Chairman Eggert announced that upon adjournment of the Emergency Services District meeting, the Board would reconvene sitting as the Board of Commissioners of the Solid Waste Disposal District. Those Minutes are being prepared separately. There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 10:58 A.M. ATTEST: J. arton, Clerk Carolyn Eggert, irman 37 DEC 21992 ROOF 88 I.,v 3 7 0