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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/21/1993MINUTES A'1TAC1-ILll BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA A G E N D A REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 1993 9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1840 25th STREET VERO BEACH, FLORIDA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Richard N. Bird, Chairman James E. Chandler, County Administrator John W. Tippin, Vice Chairman Fran B. Adams Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney Carolyn K. Eggert Kenneth R. Macht Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board 9:00 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - Reverend David Mulford First Presbyterian Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Comm. Kenneth R. Macht 4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS ADD 11-G-2 Beach & Shore Committee recommendation ADD 11-H-2 Kimble -Lloyd situation ADD 13-B Treasure Coast Council of Local Govts. Delete 10-C 5. PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Special Meeting 8/23/93 B. Regular Meeting 8/24/93 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Release of Easement Request by: Duane E. Reynolds, II and John J. Kone, Lot 9, Catalina Oaks P.R.D. (Memorandum dated 8/31/93) B. Bid No. 3115, Elevated Storage Tank Removal (Memorandum dated 9/13/93) C. Award Bid #3120, Water Expansion Plan Phase III, Contract #1 (Memorandum dated 9-9-93) D. Award Bid #3122, Water Expansion Plan, Phase III, Contract #3 (Memorandum dated 9-9-93) legislative list 211993 BOOK 9uF.59'13)' i BOOK 90 �,cc 594 SEP 211993 I 7. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED . E. Award Bid #3123, Water Expansion Plan Phase III, Contract $4 (Memorandum dated 9-9-93) F. Award Bid #4007, Annual Labor Contract (Memorandum dated 9-9-93) G. Renewal Service Agreement (Memorandum dated 9/13/93) H. Surplus Real Property (Memorandum dated 9/13/93) I. Cancellation of Outstanding Taxes Properties Purchased for County Use (Memorandum dated 9-9-93) 8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES None 9:05 AM 9. PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS County Staff Proposal to Resolve Certain Problems in Pine Lake Estates (Memorandum dated 9/8/93) B. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS A. Sign Language Interpreter Services Agreement (Memorandum dated 9/7/93) B. Request by Town of Indian River Shores for Beach Access Easement to Construct a Dune Crossover (Memorandum dated 9/14/93) C. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Donation of Property (Memorandum dated 9/15/93) 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Appraisal of Korangy LAAC Site (Memorandum dated 9/15/93) B. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Approval of FY93-94 EMS County Awards Grant (Backup under separate cover) C. GENERAL SERVICES None D. LEISURE SERVICES - None 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS - CONTINUED E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET None F. PERSONNEL None G. PUBLIC WORKS Maintenance Map of Oslo Road from Lateral J Canal to Old Dixie Highway (Memorandum dated 9-10-93) H. UTILITIES Central Region Alternate Effluent Disposal Project Addendum No. 1; Work Authorization No. 2, IRC Project No. US -90 -23 -ED (Memorandum dated 9/3/93) _ 12. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS None 13. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS A. CHAIRMAN RICHARD N. BIRD B. VICE CHAIRMAN JOHN W. TIPPIN C. COMMISSIONER FRAN B. ADAMS D. COMMISSIONER CAROLYN K. EGGERT E. COMMISSIONER KENNETH R. MACHT 14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT 1. Approval of Minutes, 8/24/93 2. Waste Tire Grant #WT94-29 (Memorandum dated 9/13/93) 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. BOOK 90 rm;E595 L- ISFP 21 M'93 Tuesday, September 21, 1993 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, September 21, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. Present were Richard N. Bird, Chairman; John W. Tippin, Vice Chairman; Fran B. Adams; Carolyn K. Eggert; and Kenneth R. Macht. Also present were James E. Chandler, County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney; and Diane Albin, Deputy Clerk. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Reverend David Mulford of First Presbyterian Church gave the invocation, and Commissioner Macht led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS Commissioner Adams requested the addition of Item 11.G.2. Report of Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee. Commissioner Tippin requested the addition of Item 13.B., Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments Legislative Issue List. Administrator Chandler requested the addition of Item 11.H.2., Discussion of Kimball -Lloyd Situation. Chairman Bird requested the deletion of Item 10.C., Proposal on the Internal Revenue Service property. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved the addition and deletion of the above items. BOOK 90 f't.G 596 LSEp 211993 r- SFP 211993 —7 BOOK 90 Facr 597 Chairman Bird commented that a letter arrived late yesterday from Breakwaters International asking to be on the agenda this morning. Since the requested discussion relates to the beach project, Chairman Bird felt that they should first make a presentation to the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee rather than addressing the BCC directly and bypassing the committee. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS The Chairman asked that the following Proclamation be made a part of the record: PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1993 AS DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, legislation has been enacted at the state and national levels to make employment discrimination against persons with disabilities illegal; and WHEREAS, the Governor's Alliance for Employment of Disabled Citizens in -its seventh year continues to strive to increase the opportunity for work for Floridians with disabilities; and i WHEREAS, Florida's private and public sector workforce is enhanced by the diversity of its employees with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the coordinated efforts of employers, job placement service providers and consumer action groups, are the catalysts for expediting employment for Floridians with disabilities; and WHEREAS, October has been proclaimed NATIONAL DISABILITY , AWARENESS MONTH to honor outstanding employees with disabilities, employers of persons with disabilities and programs which serve as a bridge between employers and job -seekers with .disabling conditions: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the month of October, 1993 be designated as DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH in Indian River County, and the Board further urges all residents to recognize and celebrate the employment contributions of persons with disabilities and to energize their commitment to building and }being a strong, diverse labor force. Adopted this 21 day of September, 1993. 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Richard N. Bird, Chairman I APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 23, 1993. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 23, 1993, as written. The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 24, 1993. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 24, 1993, as written. CONSENT AGENDA A. Request for Release of Easement - Duane E. Reynolds, II and John J. Kone - Lot 9, Catalina Oaks P.R.D. The Board reviewed the following memo dated August 31, 1993: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DEPARTMENT HEAD CONCURRENCE: .2- ert eatin , IC Community Development DiZr THROUGH: Roland M. DeBlois, AICP Chief, Environmental Planning & Code Enforcement FROM: Charles W. Heatho.wA/ Code Enforcement Officer , DATE: August 31, 1993 SUBJECT: RELEASE OF EASEMENT REQUEST BY: Duane E. Reynolds, II & John J. Kone Lot 9, Catalina Oaks P.R.D. It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of September 21, 1993. 3 �P 211993 BOOK 90 FAuF_ 59$ F,r-- ,Fp BOOK 90 FAG1E599 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: The County has been petitioned by Duane E. Reynolds II and John J Kone, owners of the subject property, for the release of a four (4) foot portion of the northerly ten. (10) foot utility easement of Lot 91 Catalina Oaks P.R.D.. It is the petitioners' intention to construct an addition to an existing single-family residence on the subject property. The current zoning classification of the subject property is RM -10, Multi -family Repidential District, allowing up to ten (10) units per acre. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: The request has been reviewed by Southern Bell Telephone Company, Vero Beach Power Company, T.C.I Cable Corporation, the Indian River County Utilities Department and the Road & Bridge and Engineering Divisions. Based upon their reviews it has been determined that there would be no adverse impact to utilities being supplied to the subject property. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends to the Board, through the adoption of a resolution, release of a four (4) foot portion of the northerly ten_ (10) foot utility easement, being the southerly four (4) feet of the northerly ten (10) feet of Lot 9, Catalina Oaks P.R.D., according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 13, Pages 7, 7A, & 7B of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida. and ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 93-166 abandoning a portion of certain easements on Lot 9, Catalina Oaks P.R.D., as recommended by staff. RESOLUTION NO. 93-166 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ABANDONING A PORTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS ON LOT 9, CATALINA OAKS P.R.D., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGES 7, 7A & 7B OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, Indian River County has easement as described below, WHEREAS, the retention of those easements serves no public purposes, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida that: This release of easement is executed by Indian River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose mailing address is 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, Grantor, to 4 M M M Duane E. Reynolds, II & John J. Kone, their successors in interest, heirs and assigns, whose mailing address is 591 10th Place, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, Grantees, as follow: Indian River County does hereby abandon all right, title, and interest that it may have in the following described easements: a four (4) foot portion of the ten (10) foot utility easement of Lot 9, Catalina Oaks P.R.D., being the southerly four ( 4 ) feet of the northerly ten (10 ) feet of Lot 9, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 13, Pages 7, 7A & 7B of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida Tax Parcel Number: 12-33-39-00044-0000-00009.0 THIS RESOLUTION was moved for adoption by Commissioner Eggert , seconded by Commissioner Adams , and adopted on the 21 day of September , 1993, by the following vote: Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye this The Chairman declared the resolution duly passed and adopted 21 day of September , 1993. B. Bid #3115, Elevated Storage Tank Removal The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 13, 1993: 5 ��� 1993 BOOK 90 FAGsO® �, � ���� BOOK 9® FaGE F F- �� 601 DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 1993 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRAT FROM: TERRANCE G. PINT DIRECTOR OF UTIL TY ICES PREPARED TERRY H. DRUM AND STAFFED ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: BID N0. 3115 ELEVATED STORAGE TANK REMOVAL BACKGROUND On July 14, 1993, a bid package was prepared for the purchase and removal of the 500,000 gallon Torro Sphere elevated water tower located at the South County Water Treatment Plant. The bid was advertised for the month of July in the Florida Specifier and for a two-week period in the local Press Journal. The bid opening date was August 11, 1993, and only one bid was received (see attached bid package). ANALYSIS The one bid received was from Jack Ethridge Tank Company, Inc., for $12,125.00, to be paid by Indian River County to have the subject water tower removed. This negative bid also stated that this firm wanted a 503% deposit of the amount to be received in the form of a certified check prior to proceeding with the job. This bid was rejected by the Department of Utility Services. On March 29, 1993, a letter was received (see attached) from Utility Service Co., Inc., reflecting an offer of $5,000.00 for the removal of the subject water tower. This work would be done according to all Indian River County requirements. After rejecting the only bid received, contact was then made with Utility Service Company, Inc., to obtain a signed agreement and scope of services (see attachment). RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the sale and removal of the water tower and execute the attached agreement for the amount of $5000.00. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, seconded by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved the contract with Utility Service Company, Inc. in the amount of $5,000 for sale and removal of the water tower at the South County Water Treatment Plant, as recommended by staff. CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD ;1 C. Bid #3120, Water Expansion Plan Phase III, Contract #1 The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 9, 1993: DATE: September 9, 1993 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: James E. Chandler, County Administrator H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Directo r 4 General Services e FROM: Fran Boynton Powell, Purchasing Manage SUBJ: Award Bid 13120/Water Expansion Plan Phase III Contract 11 - Utilities Department BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Bid Opening Date: August 26, 1993 Advertising Dates: August 4, 11, 18, 1993 Specifications Mailed to: Twenty -Six (26) Vendors Replies: Six (6) Vendors BID TAB LUMP SUM PRICE Tri -Sure Corporation $372,643.50 Auburndale, FL Driveways, Inc $388,110.58 Titusville, FL Timothy Rose Contracting $402,021.46 Vero Beach, FL Forsberg Construction $469,360.60 Punta Gorde, FL Speegle Construction $488,000.00 Cocoa, FL Gianetti Contracting $581,57.1.00 Pompano Beach, FL TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID $372,643.50 SOURCE OF FUNDS Utilities General Impact Fees ESTIMATED BUDGET $474,159.80 - (Amount represents all four contracts for this project is $2,166,044.27.) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the bid be awarded to Tri -Sure CogR as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications as set forth in the Invitation to Bid. In addition, staff requests Board approval of the attached Agreement when all the requirements are met and approved as to form by the County Attorney. 7 BOOK 90 F-nW-r W J SEP 1993 BOOK 90 P;F 603 1 ,i ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously awarded Bid #3120 for Water Expansion Plan Phase III, Contract #1 to Tri -Sure Corporation in the total amount of $372,643.50, as recommended by staff. CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD D. Bid #3122 - Water Expansion Plan Phase III, Contract #3 The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 9, 1993: DATE: September 9, 1993 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: James E. Chandler, County Administrator H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Direct General Services '` FROM: Fran Boynton Powell, Purchasing Manager SUBJ: Award Bid 13122/Water Expansion Plan Phase III Contract #3 Utilities Department BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Bid Opening Date: September 1, 1993 Advertising Dates: August 4, 11, 1993 Specifications Mailed to: Twenty -Six (26) Vendors Replies: Four (4) Vendors BID TAB LUMP SUM PRICE G.E French $187,647.00 Okeechobee, FL Timothy Rose Contracting $192,317.45 Vero Beach, FL Treasure Coast Contracting $212,760.79 Vero Beach, FL Driveways, Inc $228,485.98 Titusville, FL TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID $187,647.00 SOURCE OF FUNDS Utilities General Impact Fees ESTIMATED BUDGET: $263,034.75.- (Amount represents all four (4) contracts for this projectis $2,166,044.27.) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the bid be awarded to G.E.re c as the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications as set forth in the Invitation to Bid. In addition, staff requests Board approval of the attached Agreement when all the requirements are met and approved as to form by the County Attorney. 8 r ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously awarded Bid #3122 for Water Expansion Plan Phase III, Contract #3 to G. E. French in the total amount of $187,647.00, as recommended by staff. CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD Bid #3123 - Water Expansion Plan Phase III - Contract #4 The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 9, 1993: DATE: September 9, 1993 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: James E. Chandler, County Administrator H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Director General Services FROM: Fran Boynton Powell, Purchasing Manager AP0.11, SUBJ: Award Bid 13123/Water Expansion Plan Phase III Contract 14 Utilities Department BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Bid Opening Date: Advertising Dates: Specifications Mailed to: Replies: BID TAB G.E. French Okeechobee, FL Timothy Rose Contracting Vero Beach, FL Driveways, Inc Titusville, FL Treasure Coast Contracting Vero Beach, FL Strickler Brothers Ft Myers, FL TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID September 1, 1993 August 11, 18, 1993 Twenty -Seven (27) Vendors Five (5) Vendors LUMP SUM PRICE $106,269.55 $110,362.65 $118,968.24 $131,972.27 $195,120.10 $106,269.55 SOURCE OF FUNDS Utilities General Impact Fees ESTIMATED BUDGET $142,723.75 - (Amount represents all four contracts for this project is $2,166,044.27.) 9 L_ UP 21 193 na 90 FAGr 604 Fp�_ SEp zi 1993 BooK90 uu 605 -7 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the bid be awarded to G.E. French as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications as set forth in the Invitation to Bid. In addition, staff requests Board approval of the attached Agreement when all the requirements are met and approved as to form by the County Attorney. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously awarded Bid #3123 for Water Expansion Plan Phase III, Contract #4 to G. E. French in the total amount of $106,269.55, as recommended by staff. CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD F. Bid Award #4007 - Annual Labor Contract - Utilities Department The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 9, 1993: DATE: September 9,-1993 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: James E. Chandler, County Admin'strator H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Director General Services FROM: Fran Boynton Powell, Purchasing Manager' ^ SUBJ: Bid Award 14007/Annual Labor Contract Utilities Department BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Bid Opening Date: August 26, 1993 Advertising Dates: August 5, 11, 18, 1993 Specifications Mailed to: Twenty-five (25) Vendors Replies: Three (3) Vendors BID TAB HYPOTHETICAL PROJECT CORRECTED BID TOTAL COST (see attached list) Driveways, Inc. * $121,276.50 $124,593.11 Titusville, F1 Treasure Coast Cont * $124,980.82 $125,312.63 Vero Beach, F1 G.E. French Const. $230,805.46 Okeechobee, F1 * Asterisk represents mathematical errors made by vendors on the original tabulation, the totals in the right column are corrected totals. 10 TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID $124,593.11 SOURCE OF FUNDS Water Utilities Other Improvements Except Building Funds ESTIMATED BUDGET $344,000.00 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the bid be awarded to Driveways, Inc. as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications for the annual contract. (See attached memorandum) In addition, staff requests approval. by the Board for the Chairman to execute the attached contract when all requirements are met and approved as to form by the County Attorney. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously awarded Bid #4007 to Driveways, Inc., in the total amount of $124,593.11, as recommended by staff. CONTRACT WILL BE PLACED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN FULLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED G. Renewal of 3rd Party Claims Administration Services Agreement The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 21, 1993: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator THRU: Jack Price, Personnel Director FROM: Beth Jordan, Risk Manage ffir DATE: 13 September 1993 SUBJECT: Renewal; Service Agreement Please consider the following for inclusion on the Board's consent agenda for the September 21, 1993. Background In 1992, the County utilized the services of Waters Risk Management to secure insurance coverages and support services for a three-year period beginning October 1, 1992. As part of that process, Insurance Servicing & Adjusting Company (ISAC) was awarded third party claims administration services for a three-year period. 11 1 S E p 211993 BOOK 90 f'gr606 r-- -- SEP 21 199 BOOK 90 PPCF, 607 Analysis Under terms reached during the 1992 competitive bid process, ISAC's cost for services is fixed for a three-year period. The renewal, therefore, is under the identical terms, conditions and costs as for the 1992-93 policy year. Recommendation Staff recommends the Board approve the renewal Service Agreement with ISAC under the same terms, conditions and costs as for 1992-93, and that the Chairman be authorized to sign two (2) original documents, one to be retained by the County and one to be returned to ISAC. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board approved the renewal Service Agreement with Insurance Servicing & Adjusting Company for the period October 1, 1993, through September 30, 1994, as recommended by staff. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD H. Sale of Surplus Real Property - Sebastian Grove Estates The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 13, 1993: DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 1993 TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR jj�� FROM: H.T. "SONNY" DEAN, DIRECT02401 "I DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES SUBJECT: SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY BACKGROUND: Two realtors in the Sebastian area have made a request to purchase a County owned 701 x 125' lot on High Street in Sebastian Grove Estates. Florida Statutes' 125.35 provides for the sale of surplus public property by sealed bids after proper advertisement.. t ANALYSIS: A survey of all County Departments was made to ascertain whether or not this property could be used in the future for their individual operations. All responses indicated the land was of no value within their responsibility. 12 ® i � RECOMMENDATIONS: Based on the fact the County has no need for this property staff recommends it be declared surplus. it is also requested that authorization be granted to proceed with sale to the public in accordance with state statutes. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously authorized staff to declare the above real property surplus and proceed with sale of same, as recommended by staff. I Cancellation of Outstanding Taxes - Property Purchased for County Use. The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 9, 1993: TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COB'IlrIISSIONERS FROM: Lea'R. Keller, CLA, County Attorney's Office THRU: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney DATE: September 9, 1993 RE: CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING TAXES PROPERTIES PURCHASED FOR COUNTY USE The County recently acquired some rights-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: Board authorize the Chairman to sign the attached resolutions cancelling taxes upon lands the County recently acquired. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, th4 Resolution 93-167 and delinquent taxes upon recommended by staff. Board unanimously adopted 93-168, cancelling certain publicly -owned lands, as 13 BOOK _., .a90 f'A, X08 �Fp 211993 ite: R/W - CR #510 & AIA STAMILE RESOLUTION NO. 93- 167 BOOK 90 PAGE609 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CANCELLING CERTAIN DELINQUENT TAXES UPON PUBLICLY -OWNED LANDS, PURSUANT 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 985, Page 442 which was recently acquired by Indian River County for right of way purposes on County Road #510 and A -1-A, are hereby cancelled, pursuant to the authority of section 196.28, F.S. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Eggert , and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye Vice Chairman John W. Tippin Aye Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 21 day of September , 1993. Attest: Jeffrey K. B pn, Clerk ' , 14 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By Richard N. Bird Chairman Re: R/W - Indian River Blvd. 45th Street E of U.S. #1 Parcel f26-32-39-1 RESOLUTION NO. 93- 168 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CANCELLING CERTAIN DELINQUENT TAXES UPON PUBLICLY -OWNED LANDS, PURSUANT 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 986, Page 831 which was recently acquired by Indian River County for right of way purposes on Indian River Boulevard and 45th Street located east of U.S. Highway #1, are hereby cancelled, pursuant to the authority of section 196.28, F.S. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Eggert and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye Vice Chairman John W. Tippin Aye Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 21 day of September , 1993. 1! ZZI-At'� - sat: JeffreyR. jarton, Clark Ile, y 15 SEP 2J 1993 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By Richard N. Bird Chairman BOOK 90 Pa,E 610 SEP 93 BOOK 90 F.acr. 011 STAFF PROPOSAL TO RESOLVE CERTAIN PROBLEMS IN PINE LAKE ESTATES Planning Director Stan Boling made the following presentation: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE -R4:Obert M. eati g, P Community Deevvelopme Director FROM: Stan Boling,, AICP Planning Director DATE: September 8, 1993 SUBJECT: County Staff Proposal to Resolve Certain Problems in Pine Lake Estates It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of September 21, 1993. BACKGROUND AND CONDITIONS: General Background Pine Lake Estates is an unrecorded, unapproved "subdivision" located on the south side of CR 512, between 104th Avenue and 106th Avenue (see attachment #1). In 1961, a Pine Lake Estates informational map was recorded in the public records. The map depicted 193 "lots" and "rights-of-way". However, the map was not a plat under state and county law; therefore, the recorded map did not create legal rights-of-way and lots. More than 20 years ago, the Property Appraiser's Office tax parcel maps began depicting all of the blocks, lots, and rights-of-way shown on the informational map as if a real plat had been recorded; dozens of separate tax parcels were established. In some instances, single "lots" were established as individual tax parcels; in other cases several "lots" under common ownership were established as single tax parcels. The current pattern of tax parcel configurations was established during the 1970's and early 1980's. Currently, there are 72 separate tax parcels ranging in size from 70' X 128' (one "lot") to a parcel the size of eight "lots" combined (see attachment #2). Also, to date, seven residences have been constructed on various parcels, and some unpaved roadways have been established within Pine Lake Estates. The southern two-thirds of the development is zoned RS -1 (Residential Single Family up to 1 unit/acre), and the northern one-third, near CR 5121 is zoned CG (General Commercial). Staff/Property Owners Meeting On March 30, 1993, staff of the planning division, public works department, and county attorney's office, along with Commissioner Fran Adams, met with Pine Lake Estates property owners to identify and discuss problems in the Pine Lake Estates -development (see 16 M M attachment #3). Since that meeting, various staff have researched and discussed the various issues involved and have coordinated with Commissioner Adams. As a result, staff has come to a consensus on an approach that it feels will help resolve several problems. The Problems There are three basic problem areas that the property owners and staff wish to address. These are: 1. Parcel "Buildability": Since no plat has been filed, few of the existing parcels have been created in a legal manner. Parcels which are not legal, grandfathered -in parcels are not buildable at this time. Thus, there is a need for many of the parcels to be grandfathered -in and made legal for future development (e.g. single family residences). 2. Road right-of-way: Since no plat has been filed, no dedicated road rights-of-way have been created and no single entity is responsible for, or able, to make road improvementd. There is a need to establish road rights-of-way that provide formal, legal access to all parcels, and which will allow for possible future improvements and maintenance. 3. Road and Drainage Improvements: Since no dedicated road rights-of-way exist, there is no legal mechanism yet in place to allow for coordinated road improvements or maintenance. Eventually, there will be a need to improve road and drainage facilities that serve parcels. Although concerted action by the property owners could resolve these problems, staff concludes that such concerted action will not be forthcoming and that the county will need to take the initiative. It is also staff's position that the Pine Lake Estates property owners, rather than the general public, should bear the costs involved in resolving these problems, since the property owners will directly benefit from such actions. Requested Board Action Staff has mailed a copy of this report and an invitation to the September 21st "public discussion" Board of County Commissioners meeting to all Pine Lake Estates property owners, as identified on available tax records. Staff requests that the Board consider staff's proposal (contained in this report), receive input from property owners, and direct staff to initiate actions to resolve the problems previously described. ANALYSIS: Unique Circumstances Surrounding Pine Lake Estates The basis of staff's recommended solutions is that the Pine Lake Estates situation is unique. During public proceedings to down - zone portions of Pine Lake Estates to one acre zoning (held on August 18, 1982 and on January 5, 1983), the Board of County Commissioners established a policy of allowing development of Pine Lake Estates to proceed under the restrictions of one unit per acre zoning, while at the same time recognizing and grandfathering -in then -existing parcels of record that were smaller than one acre. In addition, in August of 1982, the county and the original Pine Lake Estates developer commenced, but never completed, a process to establish county rights-of-way in Pine Lake Estates. That process 17 BOOK PtAGE LSFP 2i 1993 r- S E p 2 110, _ BOOK 90 PAUE613 resulted in the original developer, Bertha Weissman, recording a "Declaration of Intent to Dedicate Rights -of -Way" (see attachment #4). However, the rights-of-way have not yet been legally described, and the county has not yet officially accepted the dedication. Furthermore, based upon the Board's pronouncements and the mapping of Pine Lake Estates as a standard subdivision in the Property Appraiser's tax parcel maps, some building permits were issued in the 1980's to develop Pine Lake Estates parcels. Staff Recommended Solutions Based upon the unique, past treatment of Pine Lake Estates by the County, it is staff's opinion that formal actions should be taken to try to bring Pine Lake Estates up to a legal, developable standard. Therefore, in staff's opinion, the following actions should be taken: 1. Make parcels of record buildable. Although the "subdivision" was illegally created without proper plat approval, past county actions regarding parcel development, rezoning, and rights-of-way issues form unique circumstances surrounding Pine Lake Estates that warrant variance consideration. The Board of County Commissioners should grant variances from certain provisions of the subdivision ordinance to allow development of Pine Lake Estates parcels that were of record in January, 1983. [Note: On January 1, 1983, there were 72 parcels of record in Pine Lake Estates. Presently, there are still only 72 parcels of record.] Cost: Normally, a subdivision variance request costs $500.00; however, the Board of County Commissioners could waive such a fee if it determines that the county should initiate the variance action. 2. Establish county rights-of-way within Pine Lake Estates. The Board of County Commissioners should authorize county forces to survey road rights-of-way throughout Pine Lake Estates, as shown on the Pine Lake Estates map and referenced in the Declaration of Intent to Dedicate Right -of -Way executed by Bertha Weissman on August 19, 1982 (see attachment #4). After the surveying information is obtained and the rights-of-way are legally described, the Board of County Commissioners should approve a resolution accepting the Weissman right-of- way dedication, and should authorize staff to record the resolution in the public records. The county would accept the rights-of-way but would not accept any maintenance responsibility of the roads. Cost: Surveying costs: $9,278.33 (see attachment #5). All costs to be borne by the Pine Lake Estates property owners. 3. Allow improvement of roads and drainage by private property owners. By accepting the road rights-of-way, the county would control activities and development affecting its rights-of- way. Although the county would have no responsibility or obligation to improve or maintain the rights-of-way, it could permit private property owners to perform individual or concerted improvements and maintenance within the rights-of- way. Permission for such activities would be granted via the issuance of county right-of-way permits. Note: Staff's proposal will not immediately solver any Physical road or drainage problems in Pine Lake Estates. However, if staff's recommendation is implemented, then in the 18 future, property owners could request and receive approval to set-up special assessments for specific projects to improve and maintain Pine Lake Estates road and drainage facilities. Regarding estimated costs for road improvements, see attachment #6. Costs: Right-of-way permit application fee: $10.00 for each permit application. Assessment costs for any future improvements would have to be determined at the time such assessments are proposed, and would require approval of the Board of County Commissioners at a public hearing. Assessing Costs As previously stated, it is staff's position that the Pine Lake Estates property owners should pay for any and all actions and improvements that benefit their properties. Subdivision lot owners throughout the county, through the cost of purchasing their lots, have paid for the costs of properly subdividing and improving the developments in which they live. The same responsibilities and costs should be borne by the Pine Lake Estates property owners. It is staff's position that there will need to be an assessment project, to fund the necessary surveying costs. Such an assessment project would be comparable to those done for road paving or utility line extensions. Currently, the Pine Lake Estates area is divided into two zoning districts. The northern 1/3 of the area is zoned CG, General Commercial, while the southern 2/3 of the area is zoned RS -1, Residential Single Family up to 1 unit per acre. Certain development regulations, including paving requirements, will apply to the commercially zoned parcels that will not apply to the single family construction that will occur on the RS -1 zoned portion. Regardless, staff's position is that assessments should be levied on all lot owners in Pine Lake Estates, through an assessment project process similar to other assessment projects which have been performed by the county. Costs to County: Staff and legal work to formalize and legalize approvals for development of Pine Lake Estates (see Recommended Solutions items #1, and #2). Costs to Pine Lake Estates Property Owners: $9,278.33 for surveying costs, paid by assessment. Possible methods of assessment are as follows: #1. Per "lot" (cost for each 70' X 128' "lot"). #2. Per parcel (same cost for each "buildable" tax parcel, regardless of size or frontage). #3. Per front foot (cost for each lineal foot of road frontage). #4. Per square foot (cost per square foot of "buildable" parcel area). Recommended Assessment Method: Staff recommends that the surveying costs be assessed on a per "lot" basis, as described in method #1, above. Under method #1, the $9,278.33 total cost would be divided by the 193 "lots" for a resulting cost of approximately $48.08 per "lot".. Thus, under method #1, an owner of a single "lot" would pay $48.08 while an owner of a parcel consisting of 4 lots would pay -$192.32. 19 BOOK SEP "11993 r SEP 2�.1�9� ALTERNATIVES: BOOK n F"i-GE,615 -7 Several alternatives to staff's proposal (as contained in this report) have been discussed by staff and were reviewed at the March 30th meeting with the Pine Lake Estates property owners. Such alternatives include the following: 1. Do nothing. Grandfathered -in parcels would remain "buildable", all others would remain unbuildable. Road right- of-way and improvements issues would remain unaddressed. 2. Private road plat. Property owners would need to act together to file a joint application to establish legal, private road rights-of-way through Pine Lake Estates. Certain parcel "build -ability" issues would remain unaddressed, and concerted action of property owners would be essential. 3. Subdivision project initiated, constructed, finalized. This alternative would also require concerted action by private owners to pick-up where the original "developer" left -off and bring the project up to current subdivision standards. Complex, coordinated action by the property owners and substantial funding would be required. In staff's opinion, all three of these alternatives have major disadvantages. However, the solutions recommended by staff would be affordable, would not require extensive private coordination among property owners, and would be effective enough to grandfather -in and make "buildable" existing parcels while providing a means for possible future improvements within the to - be -established road rights-of-way. RECUMENDATIUM: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners consider staff's three recommended solutions, receive input from Pine Lake Estates property owners, and authorize staff to initiate actions (including initiating the assessment project process) to resolve problems previously described in this report. Director Boling used an overhead projector to show the Board the location of the subject area. He commented that there are about 60 acres in Pine Lake Estates. A site plan review in 1990 revealed that the subdivision was not legally platted. The original developer is deceased, but in March of this year the County Attorney's office located a Declaration of Intent to Dedicate Right -of -Way that she executed in 1982. That instrument, along with a few other actions the Board can take, is the key to establishing road rights-of-way and making the lots buildable. Chairman Bird agreed that Pine Lake Estates property owners have an access problem. He asked what is needed to bring the roads up to County standards so they could be graded by the County. Public Works Director Jim Davis explained that engineering staff analyzed some alternatives for improving the roads. The County historically has done a 100% special assessment to the 20 benefitted owners in the area to bring the roads and drainage facilities up to County standards. An alternative would be to construct unpaved roads similar to those in Vero Lake Estates and add them to the grader route, but that would result in recurring maintenance costs to the County. He directed the Board's attention to the following memo dated June 10, 1993: TO: Roger D. Cain, P.E. County Engineer FROM: Michelle A. Gentile, CET Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Cost Estimate for Upgrading Roads in Pine Lake Subdivision DATE: June 10, 1993 Per your request, I have obtained cost estimates for the property owners in the Pine Lake Subdivision. I have met with Terry Cook and discussed the Pine Lake Subdivision roads and asked him if he could supply me with some costs for clearing, grading and shell material. The attached map shows approximately 7,211 L.F. of roadway that needs to be unproved. Based on Terry's costs, construction of this unimproved roadway would be approximately $12.25 per Lineal Foot. The following is a list of the interior roads located within Pine Lake Subdivision: Interior Street Name Lineal Foot Front Footage 104th Court 1930 L.F. 3,610 FF 105th Avenue 1560 L.F. 2,850 FF 105th Court 1940 L.F. 3,600 FF 92nd Place 540 L.F. 1,140 FF 93rd Lane 256 L.F. 512 FF 93rd Place 985 L.F. 1.650 FF 7211 L.F. 13,392 FF The following exterior roads border Pine Lake Subdivision: Exterior Street Name Lineal Foot Front Footage 104th Avenue 1930 L.F. 3,800 FF 106th Avenue 1940 L.F. 3,720 FF 3870 L.F: 7,520 FF Additional costs to pave these roads would amount to $47,407.50. 21 �9�� BOOK 90 f -n- 616 SEP 211993 Page 2 Pine Lake Subdivision June 10, 1993 BOOK 90, FAGE6-17 The following is a breakdown of the estimated costs for these improvements and the approximate costs to the Property Owners: Cost per Front Foot Total Estimated Costs Total Front Footage dost per FF (See Attached) i teri r $88,329.85 13,392* $6.60 Interior & Exterior $135,737.35 20,912* $6.50 Costep r Square Foot Total Estimated Costs Total Sauare Footaee Cost ner Sauare Foot (See Attached) Interior $88,329.85 1,452,400* $.06 Interior & Exterior $135,737.35 1,916,500* $.07 Cost per Parcel Total Estimated Costs (See Attached) Int rior $88,329.85 40* $2,208.25 Exterior & Interior $135,737.35 44* $3,084.94 * These are approximate figures and should give you a general idea of the costs involved. A survey should be developed for a more accurate account of the square footage and number of parcels in this area. Director Davis pointed out that the above estimates were based upon burning debris in the right—of—way, so the costs might increase now that burning debris is prohibited. chairman Bird opened the public discussion and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. W - M Juanita Hunnicutt, Pine Lake Estates property owner and real estate agent, recounted that she sold lots in Pine Lake Estates to people who expected to be able to build there. She urged the Board to authorize staff to proceed with a survey and obtaining road rights -of way. She directed the Board's attention to the overhead projector and pointed out some parcels that have no access. She felt that individual property owners should not be burdened with the cost of building their own roads. She also pointed out that people who already built their homes in Pine Lake Estates and made their own improvements probably are unwilling to contribute to the cost of building roads to the other parcels. Ms. Hunnicutt stressed that Pine Lakes Estates property owners have paid taxes since 1960 and received no benefits while Vero Lake Estates property owners have paid a similar amount of taxes and received County services, including clearing and grading, drainage ditches, police and fire protection, and mosquito control. She recommended that the County establish and improve roads to the same standard as Vero Lake Estates and assess property owners accordingly. She noted that the County probably could get the survey done for less than $9,000 if competitive bids were obtained. Todd Wallner, property owner in Pine Lake Estates, contended that residents have invested time and money building their own roads. He pointed out that the road graders lift their blades up and mosquito sprayers turn off their equipment when they drive through Pine Lake Estates. He felt the additional cost to the County of providing such services to Pine Lake Estates would be insignificant. He wanted people to be able to build on the lots they purchased but personally did not want to pay any money. He asked why the County could not continue issuing building permits. Deputy County Attorney Will Collins responded that state law prohibits the County from issuing building permits on unplatted property. A survey needs to be performed and legal descriptions created in order for the County to accept dedication of right-of- way. All the lots would then have frontage and this would also allow people to petition for paved roads in the future. Director Keating confirmed that people can obtain building permits after rights-of-way are created, even if there is no physical street in front of their property. Peter Badal, Pine Lake Estates resident, spoke in support of getting Pine Lake Estates surveyed so the lots will be buildable. He indicated his willingness to pay $48.08 per lot on property he 23 6h..� 19,93 800K , 90 F'AUE618 F1' -- RFP 21 199 B OK 90 FAGE 61 owns in the subdivision to cover the cost of the survey. He hoped the zoning would be kept at one house per acre. Chairman Bird asked if anyone else wished to be heard. There being none, he closed the public discussion. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously authorized staff to initiate a variance application from certain provisions of the subdivision ordinance to allow development of Pine Lake Estates parcels that were of record as of January 1983; directed staff to have the road rights-of-way surveyed and assess the property owners at the rate of about $48.0.8 per lot to cover the cost of the survey; and accept dedication of said rights-of-way, as set out in recommended solutions 1 and 2 of staff's memorandum.. ON MOTION By Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously authorized staff to waive the $500 variance fee. Deputy County Attorney Collins advised that after the survey is completed and we have a legal description, a resolution to accept the dedication will be prepared. A public hearing will be held on the survey assessment. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES AGREEMENT The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 7, 1993: 24 TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: September 7, 1993 FILE: THRU: James E. Chandler � County Administrator SUBJECT• ' Sign Language Interpreter Services Agreement 2� FROM: Randy Dowling 1 REFERENCES: Ass t. to Co. Admin. To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Board approved a sign language interpreter services agreement with the Deaf Service Center of the Treasure Coast, Inc. This agreement, effective from October 1, 1992 to September 30, 1993, provides sign language interpreting services for the Board's public meetings upon request. The Board contributed $5,000 to the Deaf Service Center for having this service available. To date, no interpreting service request has been made by the Board. The Deaf Service Center, at a recent budget workshop, indicated that it could have difficulty fulfilling the terms of the current agreement if requested. The Board decided not to fund this organization for FY 1993-94. To continue to comply with the ADA, county staff has located a sign language interpreter who has agreed to provide interpreting services to the Board when requested for public meetings. Attached is an agreement. County staff recommends that the Board approve this agreement and authorize the Board Chairman to sign the agreement. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously approved agreement with Diana Bryant for sign language interpreter services for the period October 1, 1993 through September 30, 1994, for a total cost not to exceed $5,000, as recommended by staff. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD REQUEST BY TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES FOR BEACH ACCESS EASEMENT TO CONSTRUCT A DUNE CROSSOVER The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 14, 1993: 25 UP 211993 BOOK 90 SP 21 mqi n 6� BOOK 90 PAGE 6�1 TO: MEMBERS OF THE PARKS'& RECREATION COMMITTEE THROUGH: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Directo SUBJECT: Request by Town of Indian River Shores REF. LETTER: J.C. Dorsky to James Chandler dated Sept. 7, 1993 DATE: September 14, 1993 FILE: TRACK.SEP The Town of Indian River Shores has recently obtained title from the County to the vacant parcel north of the Tracking Station Beach park. The parcel has no direct ocean frontage, but a thin appendage of the existing Tracking Station Park connects the five acre Indian River Shores parcel to the Atlantic Ocean. The Town, at this time, is requesting permission to construct a dune crossover to the Atlantic Ocean across the County property. Staff has no objection to this request and recommends granting to the Town a beach access easement to the Ocean. J. C. Dorsky, manager of the Town of Indian River Shores, explained that residents from the west side of AIA requested access to the beaches within walking distance of their homes. The Town of Indian River Shores will hold a meeting next Thursday on this matter and he wanted to find out prior to that meeting whether the Commissioners agree to a crossover being constructed across County property. Administrator Chandler indicated that staff has no objections and that the Town of Indian River Shores will pay all costs associated with the project. Commissioner Eggert asked, and Mr. Dorsky confirmed, that the crossover would be available for public use. He mentioned that a gate will be installed, and the gate would be locked at 7:00 p.m. every night. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin to grant permission to the Town of Indian River Shores to construct a dune crossover to the Atlantic Ocean across County property located at the Tracking Station Beach park. Under discussion, Commissioner Macht indicated he would like a guarantee that the public would be allowed to use the crossover, and that when the gate.is closed it is closed to everybody. 26 COMMISSIONER EGGERT AMENDED HER MOTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DUNE CROSSOVER WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AND WHEN THE GATE IS CLOSED IT IS CLOSED TO EVERYBODY The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried unanimously. APPRAISAL OF KORANGY LAAC SITE Commissioner Bird announced a conflict of interest because his company represents the owners of the property and filed the necessary form with the Clerk's office. He turned the meeting over the Vice Chairman Tippin and left Chambers. The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 15, 1993: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DEPARTMENT HEAD CONCURRENCE: IQ -d. 11 0 4- - - Robert Jr. Keati , ATOW Community Develop-m�ejna irector FROM: Roland M. DeBlois;-AICP Chief, Environmental Planning DATE: September 15, 1993 RE: Appraisal of Korangy LAAC Site It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of September 21, 1993. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The Korangy property is approximately 132 acres in size, located at the north end of Jungle Trail (see attached). The property is one of 10 sites presently under consideration for environmental land acquisition by the County Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (LAAC). This LAAC site consists of approximately 8 acres of coastal/tropical hammock, ±118 acres of estuarine wetlands, and +6 acres of nuisance exotic species. The site is adjacent to the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Archie Carr National Sea Turtle Refuge, and provides an important linkage between these two refuges. The subject property also contains a significant archaeological site. Within the past year, the Korangy tract has been subject to bankruptcy proceedings. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has been monitoring the process and presently has the tract under option. In a letter dated July 20, 1993, Greg Chelius of TPL indicates that TPL is completing groundwork relating to acquisition of the property. In his letter, Mr. Chelius explains that it is TPL's 27 2 1�� BOOK J.Q J. IAGF.6?2 SF? 211993 BOOK F'AGF 6;9*3 intent to acquire the property and convey it to a government entity at fair market value (see attached). Mr. Chelius has requested that the County proceed to appraise the subject property and consider acquiring it from the TPL at fair market value. LAAC considered Mr. Chelius' request at the Committee's regular meeting of August 251, 1993. After discussion, LAAC voted to recommend that the Board authorize a county appraisal of the Korangy tract, whereby the appraised value of the property will aid in the determination of whether the County should consider acquiring the tract from the TPL, within the time frame of the TPL's purchase option which expires at the end of November. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has expressed an interest in acquiring the property and has taken efforts to do so, but presently does not have sufficient funds to proceed. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) Program is reviewing the north portion of the subject property along S.R. AlA for possible inclusion in the Archie Carr CARL project boundaries. Also, the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) has identified the Korangy tract in its 1993 Five -Year Plan for acquisition consideration. Although not under contract with a government agency to publicly acquire the Korangy tract for conservation, TPL has moved ahead with efforts to secure the tract from private development, with expectations that a government agency would eventually acquire the land at fair market value. Given the interest in the tract expressed by various levels of government, all with the common interest of resource conservation, this expectation is reasonable. More so than the state or the federal government, Indian River County is in a position to move ahead with acquisition of the subject property in a short time frame. However, as expressed in the Land Acquisition Guide, it is the County's objective to seek cost -share funds from state or federal agencies in an effort to leverage county monies. As such, it is prudent for the County to fully determine whether a cost -share acquisition is a possibility, within a time frame such as not to jeopardize the opportunity for public acquisition of the property. TPL's position is that the County should consider acquiring the property on its own, within the TPL's option time frames, or potentially lose the opportunity to acquire the tract from a willing seller or at fair market value. LAAC voted to recommend authorization of an appraisal for purposes of establishing a close estimate of acquisition cost, to determine if conditions warrant the County acquiring the property on its own, instead of waiting for potential cost -share funds. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board authorize staff to solicit bids from property appraisal firms on the LAAC Appraisers Master List, for an appraisal of the Korangy LAAC site. 28 MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht to authorize staff to solicit bids from property appraisal firms on the LAAO Appraisers Master List for an appraisal of the Korangy LAAC site, as recommended by staff. Under discussion, Roland DeBlois, chief of environmental planning, confirmed that staff will have this appraisal performed as soon as possible. VICE CHAIRMAN TIPPIN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Bird having left the meeting). MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD Chairman Bird returned to Chambers and retook the gavel. APPROVAL OF FY 93-94 EMS COUNTY AWARDS GRANT The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 15, 1993: TO: Board' -of County Commissioners THROUGH: James Chandler County Admiaistkator FROM: Doug Wright r Director Department of Emergency Services DATE: September 15, 1993 SUBJECT: Approval of FY 93-94 EMS County Awards Grant It is respectfully requested the information contained herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at the next scheduled meeting. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), is authorized by Chapter 401, Part II, Florida Statutes, to distribute county grant funds. The funds are then made available to eligible county governments to improve and expand their prehospital Emergency Medical Services. The grant program is an innovative process which enables EMS agencies to enhance EMS systems through the Board of County Commissioners. The EMS grant has been prepared describing program needs and proposing grant objectives as well as time frames for cgmpletion. 29 N SEP 211993 BOOK 96 FAcr. 64 -- - --- SEP 211993 Boa 99 F62 5 It should be noted that the grant conditions require the County to ensure that the EMS grant funds will not be used to supplant or replace any existing EMS budget allocations and the resolution must include a statement to that effect. The grant conditions also require a separate accounting of the EMS funds from all other funds. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The county grant funds are derived from surcharges on various traffic violations. Funding in the amount of $47,526.13 has been allocated to Indian County for FY 93-94. The grant funds will be utilized as indicated in the grant. for equipment and services to improve and expand the Advanced Life Support EMS prehospital system. The equipment proposed and justification for purchase in the expenditure plan is as follows: DataCard Photo Imagecard Printing System - This photo ID printing system would be used by EMS and other entities in the county to create a tamper -evident photo ID card for personnel. The department would be able to instantly issue identification cards to county employees, emergency services volunteers, and volunteers during time of disaster at any location. Electronic images and ID information can be stored for..future use or security access verification, card reissuance and file updates. The current ID system was given to emergency services by the hospital in 1989 and is unserviceable. Cellular Phones For Emergency Vehicles - Cellular phones would be used for EMS emergency vehicles. The dispatch personnel at the 911 Center have opted not to utilize the emergency medical dispatch program due to inherent liability of a dispatcher giving medical advice to citizens involved in trauma or.life threatening events. The cellular phones will provide the capability for the responding emergency vehicle to talk directly with the people involved in life saving efforts before arrival on scene with the dispatch center being able to patch the call through to the emergency crews. This would also provide a means for EMS personnel tO discuss sensitive medical and confidential information to local hospitals and the Emergency Operations Center. Critical medical information could be effectively and clearly relayed in areas where normal radio communication is unclear due to distance, such as areas north and south of the Turnpike, including Yeehaw Junction, Sebastian Inlet, and the south county line. The grant would pay the recurring charges for the first year and then the county would need to budget approximately $3,000 each year for this service. Child Safety Seats - Staff would purchase folding child safety seats. When children are transported via an ambulance, either as the patient or as a family member, proper child restraint is crucial. Since emergency vehicles must carry large amounts of equipment, standard car seats have not been an option and the car seat planned for purchase is collapsible for minimal storage requirements. IV Infusion Pumps - Changes in the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines include introduction of intravenous nitroglycerine to the prehospital setting. This medication is recommended as the standard of care for cardiac patients. In order to properly administer this medication, an infusion pump is required to properly control the exact amount administered to the patient. The infusion pumps would also be utilized with other medications currently utilized in patient care. Computer System - This hardware and software would be used in all facets of the EMS training program including, but not limited to documentation and course material preparation. It would provide the EMS Training Officer the ability to prepare course outlines, training rosters, base files, certifications, and other training/educational needs. Alphanumeric, raging System Software and Pagers - The paging system software and pagers would upgrade the county's present paging system to alphanumeric capability. Alphanumeric paging is accomplished through both modem and serial connections by sending detailed messages to key personnel. This would allow for priority paging, system log records, information storage, and repeat paging. It would also alleviate the current amount of staff time spent attempting to contact EMS personnel by phone for overtime, standby duty, and emergency coverage. Messages could be directed to_ an individual paramedic, an entire shift, or the entire EMS staff. RECOZOMDATION Staff recommends approval of the FY 93-94 EMS Grant and Resolution to purchase the equipment as noted in the attachments and agenda item. Staff further recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chairman to execute the necessary documents to obtain funds from HRS in the amount of $47,526.13 and authorize budget amendments as required to receive and expend the grant funds for the items noted in the expenditure plan. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, to adopt Resolution 93-169, authorizing the application for funding County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant awards to be submitted to the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. Under discussion, Director Wright confirmed that the cellular phone service is a recurring cost and will have to be funded out of County funds in future fiscal years. These recurring costs are expected to be approximately $3,000 per year and represent charges for air time and the monthly base rate for the use of the cellular phones. Commissioner Adams commented that the Bell South Mobility reception is poor in certain parts of the County, and Director Wright mentioned that a new tower is being constructed which should correct that problem. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. COPY OF GRANT APPLICATION IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 31 BOOK SEP 211993 r"-- 3FP 21. 1993 RESOLUTION NO. 93-169 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) GRANT AWARDS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES. BOOK 90 WHEREAS, The Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services has announced that applications for funding County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant awards are now being accepted and a grant application has been prepared for Indian River County; and WHEREAS, an application for grant funds for fiscal year 1993- 94 has been prepared by the County; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM- MISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Chairman is authorized to sign and execute the application for EMS grant funds certifying that monies from the EMS Grant Program For Counties will improve and expand the County's pre -hospital EMS system and that the funds will not be used to supplant existing County EMS budget allocations. The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Eggert who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Richard N. Bird Vice -Chairman John W. Tippin Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Commissioner Fran B. Adams Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 21 day of September , 1993. TTEST: K )a4ey K. ,P&ar on erk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RI C TY, FLORIDA BY: Richard N. Bird, Chairman 32 MAINTENANCE MAP OF OSLO ROAD FROM LATERAL "J" CANAL TO OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 10, 1993: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E., 9 Public Works Directo FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P.E.OK Capital Projects Manager SUBJECT: Maintenance Map of Oslo Road from Lateral "J" Canal to Old Dixie Highway DATE: September 10, 1993 FILE: oslo.agn DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The County is in the process of purchasing right-of-way on Oslo Road from Old Dixie to 500 feet west of Old Dixie. The right-of- way is needed for scheduled intersection improvements at Oslo Road and Old Dixie and installation of the Oslo Road force main. The cost of this right-of-way can be substantially reduced by filing a maintenance map of Oslo Road from Old Dixie to the Lateral "J" Canal. The County Surveyor has prepared a maintenance map of Oslo Road that depicts a baseline with measurements to either side of the edge of pavement at 100 foot intervals. The width of the maintained right-of-way varies from 24 feet to 33 feet from edge of pavement to edge of pavement. The filing of a maintenance map duly certified by the Chairman and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners reciting on it that the road has vested in the County by virtue of its construction by the County and the fact that it has been maintained or repaired continuously and uninterrupted for four years by the County constitutes prima facie evidence of ownership of the land by the County, and -the road is deemed dedicated to the public to the extent and width that has been actually maintained. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends that the Board authorize the Chairman, by his signature on the maintenance map, to certify that the road shown thereon, has vested in the County by means of the maintenance map provisions of Florida Statue 95.361(1)(a)(1991). ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved staff's recommendation to authorize the Chairman to certify that the road shown on the maintenance map has been vested in the County under the provisions of the maintenance map provisions of Section 95.361(1)(a)(1991) of the Florida Statutes. 33 SEP 211993 .Booz 90 u, RM. 6U011 �,f�r e"] � SEP 1 `�9� 9® F. 62,9 BEACH AND SHORE PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 18, 1993: MEMORANDUM TO: FELLOW COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FROM: FRAN ADAMS RE: BEACH AND SHORE PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 1993 At the Thursday Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee meeting, the Committee recommended in a motion (5-0) to the County Commission to proceed with a contract with American Coastal Engineering to permit and construct the P.E.P. Reef for our first project in Indian River County. We respectfully request that the County Commission approve the concept of a beach restoration and protection project in the form of a PEP Reef for a distance of 4000't and the cost of the project to be borne by the committed Tourist Development funds. We further request that the Commission enter into contract with American Coastal Engineering for the design, permit+tune construction of the proprietary reef. The details of the contract will be worked out with the legal department. Public Works Director Jim Davis recounted that last April the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee (BSPAC) recommended initiating a near -shore hardbottom mapping survey and a summertime biological monitoring study of the shoreline from the Tracking Station Park to Riomar Reef. This survey was recommended by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection after a review of some of the work done by the City of Vero Beach a few years ago. Coastal Technology Corporation was selected to perform the study. The Committee and the consultant agreed that we also should research various erosion control methods, and that task was included in the scope of work to be performed by the consultant. The alternatives included dewatering, sand renourishment, and off- shore breakwaters. A National Economic Development analysis was performed to determine which methods would have a positive economic benefit. This is the process the federal government uses to determine which methods of erosion control merit federal funding. The consultant presented a preliminary report of the results of the analysis to the BSPAC at last Thursday's meeting indicating that an offshore breakwater structure similar to the one in Palm Beach County would have a positive economic benefit in Vero Beach. 34 After looking at the consultant's report, the BSPAC is unanimously recommending that the County proceed with a prefabricated erosion protection (PEP) reef and negotiate a contract with American Coastal Engineering to permit and construct the reef. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with American Coastal Engineering for the design, permitting and construction of the prefabricated erosion protection (PEP) reef and present it to the Board for approval, as recommended by the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee. Under discussion, Commissioner Adams commented that this is the culmination of a 13 -year search for a way to provide protection for the beaches. She stressed that Indian River County is a special place with some unique reefs that are an attraction to divers and are important to our shoreline. The PEP reef seems to be the least environmentally destructive way to put sand on the beach. American Coastal Engineering has a design that has shown success in Florida waters and has been permitted by the State of Florida, which is no easy task for an experimental project. She added that the PEP reef must be constructed during the summer months because of the nature of the bottom. The goal is to have the reef in place by the end of summer 1994, so the committee will be working with the consultant and staff to move quickly on this project. She was pleased that various groups such as Save Our Shores and Conserve Our Resources have agreed to this alternative. Discussion ensued concerning the technical aspects of the project and some of the provisions of the contract. A gentleman from the audience who represents a company that builds artificial reefs asked to speak, and Chairman Bird explained that the proper forum for a presentation would be at a BSPAC meeting, since we work through the Committee structure. A lady from the audience, who was with the gentleman, stated that they had already spoken to the BSPAC about this. Commissioner Adams responded that the BSPAC already decided on the PEP reef, which is the only artificial reef that has been demonstrated to be successful along Florida shorelines. She added that they are welcome to attend the next beach committee meeting, which will be held towards the end of October. However, the BSPAC members have worked hard on this project and do not want to change course in mid -stream. 35 BOOK 90' F k c U.) SEP 21 NO BOOK 90 P GE 6-11 Commissioner Macht indicated he was involved in beach preservation efforts when he was on the Vero Beach City Council. Over a million dollars and a lot of time were spent without anything being accomplished. He was opposed to anything that would derail the accomplishments of the BSPAC. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. Chairman Bird advised the individuals from the audience that there is a lot of shoreline in the county and there probably will be other projects in the future. He encouraged them to attend the next BSPAC meeting. Ralph Sexton, representing Save our Shores, indicated his support of the PEP reef. CENTRAL REGION ALTERNATE EFFLUENT DISPOSAL PROJECT ADDENDUM NO. 1 - WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 2 The Board reviewed the following memo dated September 3, 1993: DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 1993 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINT DIRECTOR OF UTIL T S CES STAFFED AND PREPARED BY: ROBERT O. WISEMEN, P. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINES DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: CENTRAL REGION ALTERNATE EFFLUENT DISPOSAL PROJECT ADDENDUM NO. 1; WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 2 IRC PROJECT NO. US -90 -23 -ED On June 6, 1991, the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners executed the agreement between the Owner, Indian River County, and the Engineer, Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc., for engineering services, including study, design, permitting, and construction administration and inspection of the above -referenced project to develop a series of rapid infiltration basin systems. 36 M M In accordance with the master plan, creating a reuse water supply for golf course irrigation is the highest priority for the primary effluent disposal method. The proposed Central Reuse water system is described as follows: Rapid infiltration basins at Bent Pine will have a capacity of 14 million gallons and act as a central receiving site backup system. The reuse water transmission which services Sandridge is presently interconnected with reuse water transmission which services Hawk's Nest, Grand Harbor, and Bent Pine Golf Courses. The overflow reuse water from all golf courses, when they are unable to receive water, shall be directed to the central receiving site at Bent Pine. In order to recover some of the water in the rapid infiltration basins, a pumping system must be added to the system, to enable the reinjection of reuse water back into the reuse system. ANALYSIS: Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc., Orlando, Florida, the primary consultant of the project, has preliminarily designed and estimated the cost of the pumping station, including a ten percent contingency, for a total amount of $224,400.00. The negotiated consultant fee for design, construction administration, and inspection is derived from the original agreement, in accordance with the FmHA percentages guidelines. The professional engineering fees are described in the attached letter dated August 12, 1993, Page 2, Attachment A, Section 4. 1. Preparation of Process and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), and function description of the Central Reuse Pumping System $ 1,000.00 2. Design services; lump sum fixed fee, based on FmHA percentage of construction cost used in original agreement (5.9% X $224,400 - rounded up) 13,240.00 3. Resident Project Services; based on FmHA percentage of total construction cost used in original agreement (1.95% X $224,400 - rounded up) 4.376.00 Total to be approved for professional services: $18,616.00 Funding for this project would be from the impact fee fund. Upon the completion of design, the Department of Utility Services will negotiate with the existing contractor, Speegle Contracting, Inc., Cocoa, Florida, for a change order, which will be brought to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. RECOMMENDATION: The Department of Utility Services recommends the following: 1. Approval of Addendum No. 1 to the agreement, Work Authorization No. 2, with Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc. 2. Authorization for the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute Addendum No. 1, Work Authorization No. 2. 37 BOOK 90 FADE �P � Fr ­ SEP 21 190, BOOK 2 3. Authorization for the Department of Utility Services to negotiate with Speegle Contracting, Inc., Cocoa, Florida, for a change order to the existing contract. ON MOTION by Commissioner Tippin, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved Addendum No. 1, Work Authorization No. 2 to the agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc., at a total cost of $18,616.00, and authorized staff to negotiate with Speegle Contracting, Inc., for a change order to the original contract, as recommended by staff. WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 2, ADDENDUM NO. 1 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD DISCUSSION OF KIMBALL -LLOYD SITUATION Utility Services Director Terry Pinto announced, with regret, that Kimball -Lloyd notified Utilities Department staff that they are no longer doing business in Indian River County. The company will continue with its obligations up to the first of December and then transfer projects which have not been started to other engineering firms on our list. Kimball -Lloyd will continue with projects that are already under way until it becomes feasible to transfer them to another engineering firm for completion. Administrator Chandler commented that the Public Works and Engineering Departments also have pending contracts with Kimball - Lloyd. TREASURE COAST COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1993 LEGISLATIVE ISSUES Vice Chairman Tippin announced that the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments (TCCLG) is requesting that we endorse their list of 10 issues to be forwarded to the Legislative Delegation: LIST OF LEGISLATIVE ISSUES IN PRIORITY ORDER 1993 1. Florida State Retirement System 2. Modifications to Homestead Exemption 3. Establishing a Partial Year Assessment for New Construction and Renovation 1. Unfunded Mandates Assigned Local Governments by State a.nd Federal Governments 38 5. Treasure Coast University Campus 6. Prostitution 7. Dry Line Utilities Permitting by Department of Environmental Protection 8. Mandatory Public Hearings on New Electrical Transmission Lines 9. St. Lucie.River/Indian River Lagoon Cleanup 10. "See-through" Guardrails on New Bridges Commissioner Tippin read the above list aloud and commented on each item. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Tippin, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams to endorse the above list of issues to be forwarded to the 1993 Legislative Delegation. Under discussion, Commissioner Eggert stressed that some of items on the list are of particular importance, such as dry line utilities permitting, unfunded mandates, and public hearings on electrical lines. She felt that the County should forward a list of additional issues, including a request for economic development or other aid for small counties and environmental mitigation rules for low income housing. Administrator Chandler advised that the County Attorney's office is compiling a list of additional items to be presented at next week's BCC meeting. Jim Granse, 36 Pine Arbor Lane, felt that Item 2 is the probably the most important one on the list and that every homeowner should pay at least a minimal amount of property tax. Commissioner Tippin agreed, and he reported that only 47% of the property owners in Okeechobee County are paying property taxes because after deducting the homestead exemption there is no taxable value on the other 53%. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. 39 BOK - 90 pn- 34 SEP 2 11993 L Fr' -- SEP 211993 BOOK 90 PAGE 6:3-5 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT The Chairman announced that immediately upon adjournment 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 10:22 a.m. ATTEST: J. arton, Clerk 40 Richard N. Bird, Chairman