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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1994
9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1840 25TH STREET
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
John W. Tippin, Chairman '(Dist. 4) James E. Chandler, County Administrator
Kenneth R. Macht, Vice Chairman (Dist. 3)
Fran B. Adams (Dist. 1) Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
Richard N. Bird (Dist. "5)
Cs; -Glyn K. Eggert (Dist. 2) Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the board
9:00 A. M. 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION - Elinor O'Malley
Science of Mind Center
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Comm. Richard N. Bird
4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/ EMERGENCY ITEMS
Addition: 13-E Discussion re Medicaid Non -emergency
Transportation
Deletion: 7-G Scheduling Public Hearing for Proposed
Ordinance Clarifying Appeal Procedures in
Determination of Vicious Dog
5. PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS
None
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of July 5, 1994
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Received & Placed on File in Office of Clerk
to the Board:
Sebastian River Water Control District:
Minutes of Annual Meeting of Landowners of
the District on Wednesday, June 8, 1994 and
Minutes of Annual Meeting of Supervisors of
the District on Wednesday, June 8, 1994
B. Approval of Bond for David C. Lord, Trustee,
I.R.C. Hospital District
(letter dated July 22, 1994)
C. Oslo Road, Add'i. R -O -W; Parcel #130, Joseph
Woodhouse 8 Nola Werner Property
(memorandum dated July 20, 1994)
D. Agreement / I.R.C. 8 Gilbert E. and Marilynn V.
Sanderson - Temporary Water Service
(memorandum dated July 19, 1994)
E. Release of Utility Liens
(memorandum dated July 25, 1994)
August 2, 1994
7. CONSENT AGENDA (cont'd. ):
F. Assumption of Utilities Special Assessment
(memorandum dated July 15, 1994)
G. Request for Public Hearing Date for:
AN ORDINANCE OF IRC, FL. CLARIFYING
APPEAL PROCEDURES WHEN THERE HAS BEEN
A DETERMINATION OF VICIOUS DOG
(memorandum dated July 25, 1994)
H. Oslo Rd., Add'I. R -O -W; Parcel #131, Trustees
of the House of God Property
(memorandum dated July 24, 199►5)
I. Bid Award - Water Conditioner for IRC Jail
Budget Amendment #022
(memorandum dated July 25, 1994)
S. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
Office of Tax Collector: Real Property E S I Report
1993 Tax Roll
9:05 a.m. 9. , PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
Humane Society of Vero Beach - Request for
Additional Funding
(memorandum dated July 26, 1994)
• B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
None
11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Request for County Commission Approval of a
Contract with FloridAffinity/Conservation
Consultants for Environmental Land Acquisi-
tion/Management Services •
( memorandum dated July 26, 1994 )
B. EMERGENCY SERVICES
None
C. GENERAL SERVICES
None
D. LEISURE SERVICES
None
E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
None
F. PERSONNEL
None
11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS (cont'd. ):
G. PUBLIC WORKS
1. As -Built Resolution E Assessment Roll for
Paving E Drainage Improvements to: Floral
Park and Ranch Estates S/D
(memorandum dated July 18, 1994)
2. Testing Services CR512 Construction
(memorandum dated July 26, 1994)
3. Round Island Park Phase I / Florida Boat-
ing Improvement Project Grant Amendment
(memorandum dated July 25, 1994)
4. License Agreement / Traffic Control
Devices - I.R. Blvd. R -O -W
(memorandum dated July 25, 1994)
5. I.R.C. / Vero Beach Breakwater Project
Computer Modeling
(memorandum dated July 27, 1994)
6. I.R.C. / Vero Beach Breakwater
Univ. of Florida Physical Model Contract
(memorandum dated July 27, 1994)
H. UTILITIES
1. Agreement with Vista Properties & Vista
Plantation Assoc., Inc. - County Supplying
Reuse Water for Golf Course and Common
Area Irrigation at Vista Plantation
(memorandum dated July 21, 1994)
2. Water Main Extension Growth Plan - Ph. III
Res. IV - Final Assessment Roll
(memorandum dated July 13, 1994) _
12. COUNTY ATTORNEY -
Endangered Species Act Seminar
(memorandum dated July 26, 1994)
13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS
A. CHAIRMAN JOHN'W. TIPPIN
B. VICE CHAIRMAN KENNETH R. MACHT
C. COMMISSIONER FRAN B. ADAMS
D. COMMISSIONER RICHARD N. BIRD
Appointments to Parks and Recreation Committee
(memorandum dated July 27, 1994)
13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS (cont'd.):
E. COMMISSIONER CAROLYN K. EGGERT
14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
None
B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT
None
1S. 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. ' -
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August 2, 1994
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, August 2, 1994,
at 9:00 o'clock a.m. Present were John W. Tippin, Chairman;
Kenneth R. Macht, Vice Chairman; Fran B. Adams; Carolyn K. Eggert;
and Richard N. Bird. Also present were James E. Chandler, County
Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney; and Barbara
Bonnah, Deputy Clerk.
Chairman Tippin called the meeting to order.
Elinor O'Malley of Science of Mind Center gave the invocation,
and Commissioner Bird led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Commissioner Eggert requested the addition under 13-E of a
discussion regarding Medicaid Non -emergency Transportation.
Administrator Chandler requested the deletion of Item 7-G,
request for Public Hearing date for ordinance clarifying appeal
procedures when there has been a determination of vicious dog.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously added and
deleted the above items to today's Agenda.
APPROVAL OF AI NUTES
The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions
to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 5, 1994. There were
none.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 7/5/94, as
written.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Adams requested that Item I be pulled from the
Consent Agenda for discussion.
A. Received & Placed on File in the Office of Clerk to the Board
Sebastian River Water Control District:
Minutes of Annual Meeting of Landowners of the
District on Wednesday, June 8, 1994 and
Minutes of Annual Meeting of supervisors of the
District on Wednesday, June 8, 1994
Be ARRroval of Bond for David C. Lord, Trustee. IRC Hospital
District
The Board reviewed the following letter dated 7/22/94:
CLEM, POLACKWICH & VOCELLE
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
A PAETNEEENIF INCLUDINo
PROFEEEIONAL AEBomATION&
CNEETEE CLEII. P.A.
ALAN S POLACEWICN, 3E„ P.A. VIA HAND DELIVERY
LOUIE R VocELLE, JE:, P.A.
JAUER A. TATE, III
PAUL IL BERG July 22, 1994
RORERT GoLDEN
OF COUNSEL
T.. C—... IN C. M. P..
Ms. Alice White, Executive Aide
Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County Administration Bldg.
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
SUITE 601
IUNIVEET BUILOINo
2770 INDIAN RIVES BOULEVARD
VEEo BEACH, FLORIDA 929604278
(407) 6628111
FAX (407) 662-2870
RE% David C. Lord, Trustee, Indian River County Hospital District
Our File Nus 2025.0653
Dear Alice:
As you may know, Rev. David C. Lord has been appointed by Gov. Chiles
to succeed Duncan Chalmers as Trustee to the Indian River County
Hospital District. Accordingly, enclosed is the fully executed Bond
for Rev. Lord, together with a copy of the executed Oath of Office and
Acceptance. Please place the bond on the Commission's agenda for
approval at its August 2, 1994 meeting.
Please note that this bond form is slightly different from those pre-
viously submitted to the County Commission. The form now requires the
Clerk of the Circuit Court to approve and sign the bdnd, rather than
the commissioners. Accordingly, please have the clerk or an appropri-
ate person sign the form as indicated.
Also, and in an abundance of caution, I've attached. a copy of your
letter to the Bureau of Election Records regarding the Commission's
approval of Dr. Gorsuch's bond last March. Please prepare a similar
letter regarding.the approval and filing of Rev. Lord's bond with your
office. Please call my office in order that we can arrange to pick up
the letter and a copy of the approved bond for further transmittal to
Tallahassee for final approval of Rev. Lord by Tallahassee.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Alan S. Polackwich, Sr.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved
the bond for David C. Lord, Trustee, IRC Hospital
District.
C. Oslo Road - Additional Right -of -Way; Parcel #130, Joseph
Woodhouse and Nola Werner Property
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/20/94:
TO: James E. Chandler
County Administrator
THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E.
Public Works Directo
AND
Terry B. Thompson, P.
Capital Projects Manager
FROM: Donald G. Finney, SRA �.�,,._P-.
County Right -of -Way Agent CONSENT AGENDA
SUBJ$CT: Oslo Road, Additional Right -of -Way; Parcel #130, Joseph
Woodhouse and Nola Werner property.
COUNTY PROJECT #: 8919
DATE% July 20, 1994
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
Additional right-of-way on the south side of Oslo Road is needed to
continue the widening of Oslo Road further to the west from the top
of the ridge to the canal.
The property owners have executed a contract for $3,500.00 for the
1,500 square foot, CG zoned parcel. The purchase price is $50.00
above the $2.30 per square foot which is the price per square foot
the county paid for all other CG zoned parcels on Oslo Road.
No appraisals were obtained on the.additional,parcels because of
the current sales and recent purchases of adjoining parcels at
$2.30, and the additional cost and time element.
There are no engineers, -appraisers or actoiaieyfs fizaa to be paid Ly
Indian River County.
RECO IENDATION
Staff requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the
$3,500.00 purchase, and authorize the Chairman to execute the
contract.
F_M- ING
Funding to be from Account No. 101-156-541-067.43, Traffic Impact
Fee, District 6
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved
the purchase of additional right-of-way in the
amount of $3,500, as recommended by staff.
CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
D. Temporary Water Service Agreement - Gilbert Sanderson
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/19/94:
DATE: JULY 19, 1994
TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: TERRANCE G. j!IL9I
'�D
DIRECTOR OSERVICES
PREPARED AND WILLIAM F. CAIN
AND CAPITA NGINEER
=gT4_STAFFED BY: DEP LIT SERVICES
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SUBJECT: AGREEMENT
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND GILBERT E. AND MARILYNN V.
SANDERSON
TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE -
BACKGROUND
Y.r. and Airs. Gilbert E. Sanderson have requested that temporary
service be installed from the water line on 4th Street to service
their property at 4715 4th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32968, prior
to the installation of a water main on that part of 4th Street.
ANALYSIS
The Agreement states that the Indian River County Department of
Utility Services (IRCDUS) shall provide temporary water service to
Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson until such time that a water line is
constructed on 4th Street by assessment or Master -planned line
construction.. .They agree to pay all fees required to make this
connection. They further agree to participate in the assessment and
to reconnect to this water line as required by IRCDUS.
The Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of
County.Commissioners approve the attached Agreement with Mr. and
Mrs. Gilbert E. Sanderson on the Consent Agenda.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved
the Temporary Water Service Agreement with Gilbert
E. and Marilynn V. Sanderson, as recommended by
staff.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
E. Release of Utility Liens
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/25/94:
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: Lea R. Keller, CLA, County Attorney's Office
DATE: July 25, 1994
RE: RELEASE OF UTILITY LIENS
The attached lien -related items are in proper form for the Board of
County Commissioners to authorize the Chairman to sign so that they can
be recorded. The names and projects are:
1. Satisfactions of Impact Fee Extensions:
BANFIELD
BURNETT
CASON
COBB/COBBS
HUSSAIN
DEMONS
EDGECOMBE
POWELL/STEPHENS/WILSON/BROWN/MOORE
POWELL
WATSON
2. Green Acres Water Special Assessment:
ACKER
3. 12th Street Water Special Assessment:
BLADITON
FROST
4. Phase II Water Project Special Assessment:
DELUCA HUSSAIN
MATHENY MELLO, JR. (2)
PALL SCHIAVONE/BRACKETT/SMITH/WOJTASER
TORRE/ENTIWISTLE WILLIAMS
S. Phase III Water Special Assessment:
CARROLL
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved
the above -listed lien related items, as recommended
by staff.
SAID SATISFACTIONS AND RELEASES ARE ON FILE IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
F. AssMARtion of Utilities Special Assessment - Dennis B. Sclafani
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/15/94:
TO: �Booardd of County Commissioners
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FROM: Lea R. Keller, CLA, County Attorney's Office
THRU: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
DAT:: July 15, 19.4
RE: ASSUMPTION OF UTILITIES SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
The County has a special assessment lien for the Phase III water project on
some property in Pine Tree Park. Tha property owner is selling the property,
and as part of the sale the purchaser has agreed to takeover and be
responsible for completing the payments on this lien. The County Utilities
Department has no objection to this procedure; therefore, I am enclosing an
assumption agreement that it is necessary for the Chairman of the Board of
County Commissioners to sign.
Requested Action: Board authorize the Chairman to sign the attached
assumption of special assessment lien.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved
the Assumption of Special Assessment Lien for Dennis
B. Sclafani, purchaser of Lot 8, Block A, Pine Tree
Park, Unit No. 3, as recommended by staff.
ASSUMPTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN IS ON FILE IN THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
G. Schedule Public Hearing - Ord. re Procedures on vicious Dogs
Deleted
H. Oslo Road, Additional Right -of -Wap; Parcel #131, Trustees of
the House of'.God Property
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/24/94:
TO: James E. Chandler
County Administrator DATE July 24, 1994
THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E.
Public Works Director
AND
Terry B. Thompson, P.E
Capital Projects Manager
FROM: Donald G. Finney, SRA
County Right -of -Way Agent CONSENT AGENDA
SUBJECT: Oslo Road, Additional Right -of -Way; Parcel #131, Trustees
of the House of God property.
COUNTY PROJECT #: 8919
DESCRIPTION. AND CONDITIONS
Additional right-of-way on the south side of Oslo Road is needed to
continue the widening of Oslo Road further to the west from the top
of the ridge to the canal.
The property owners have executed a contract for $5,977.00 for the
2,599 -E._ Mre feet, CC zoned parcel. The purchase price is $2.30
pei square foot wh1uh is the price per square foot the county paid
for all other CG zoned parcels on Oslo Road.
No appraisals were obtained on the additional parcels because of
the current sales and recent purchases of adjoining parcels at
$2.30; and the additional cost and time element.
There are no engineers, appraisers or attorneys fees to be paid by
Indian River County.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the
$5,977.00 purchase, and authorize the Chairman to execute the
contract.
FUNDING
-- Funding to be from Account No. 101-156-541-067.43, Traffic -Impact
Fee, District 6
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved
the purchase of Parcel #131 in the amount of $5,977,
as recommended by staff.
CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
I. Bid #4100 - Water conditioner for Jail - Budget Amendment 022
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/25/94:
DATE: JULY 25, 1994
TO: - HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THRII: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: H -.T. "SONNY" DEAN, DIRECTO
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICE
SUWZCT: BID AWARD - WATER CONDITIONER FOR IRC JAIL
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BID 4100 -BUDGET AMENDMENT 022
BACKGROUND:
Since .opening of the new IRC Jail in 1987, there has been...
continuous maintenance problems associated with calcium content in
the water used at that facility. We have replaced a convection
steamer and two hot water boilers at a cost of $30,146.00. Also
there are 810 flushing valves which are replaced one to two times
per year, depending on use, at a cost of over $40.00 each. _ The
Department of Corrections continues to cite us for problems
associated with the water each time they make an inspection.
We have had two independent labs test the water in an effort to
ascertain the problem and each time there appears a high content of
calcium. The IRC Utilities Department has also testEd the water
and maintain a quality that meets their required standards. The
Utilities Director has advised that cost associated with lowering
calcium content to a level the jail would require is prohibitive.
Every contractor that has performed work on water related equipment
at this facility advised us to install a water conditioner to
prevent the problems we have been experiencing. In an effort to
help eliminate these problems and at a cost much less than a water
conditioner, a "electro hydro magnetic" treatment system was
installed in 1993. There has not been an appreciable improvement
in the maintenance problem and DOC is still citing us* on their
inspections.-
ANALYSIS:
nspections:
ANALYSIS:
Staff has reviewed this problem continuously and made every effort
to avoid the expense of installing and operating a water
conditioner. We have inquired of other entities that have a
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similar type operation as related to water consumption, and their
experience was comparable with ours. They also had installed water
conditioning systems.
To ascertain exact cost of a conditioning system, staff developed
a set of specifications by talking with vendors for this type
equipment and sent bid requests to 21 different companies. Two
vendors responded with the following results:
Advanced Water Engineering, Inc. $16,600.00
Indian Harbor Beach, Florida
All Rite Water Conditioning $18,448.00•
Vero Beach, Florida
Based on the information presented, staff feels the existing
situation needs immediate attention and recommends purchase of a
water conditioner for use at the jail from the low bidder,
Advanced Water Engineering, Inc., at a cost not to exceed
$16,600.00. It is also requested that funds be appropriated from
the General Fund Contingency.
Commissioner Adams asked if this bid could be awarded to the
Indian River County firm since the bids were so close, and
Commissioner Bird explained that in the past the County Attorney
has advised us that we have the privilege of not going with the low
bidder.
Attorney Vitunac advised that if the Board doesn't go with the
low bidder, they make a statement as to the reason for their
decision. He noted that the Purchasing Department would like to
address the matter if the Board wants to change the purchasing
policies that are in place.
Commissioner Macht pointed out that the Board could give the
reason that the county firm has the best accessibility for repairs,
etc.
General Services Director Sonny Dean advised that both
companies have a good name and he was sure that both would give
good service. He would prefer to go with the dual -base system, and
Commissioner Adams noted, in that case, that All Rite Water
Conditioning would be the low bidder.
Brief discussion ensued about why a water conditioner is
needed since we are using County water from the reverse osmosis
plant, and Commissioner Bird commented that some of these systems
need distilled water.
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Utilities Director Terry Pinto emphasized that nothing is
wrong with our water. The County could produce that type of
quality water, but it would not be cost feasible.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously awarded
Bid 4100 to All Rite Water Conditioning of Vero
Beach, the low bidder for the dual tank system, and
approved Budget Amendment 022.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously directed
staff to study the policy re preference to IRC
vendors and bring it back to the Board.
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
FROM: Joseph A. Baird
OMB Director
BUDGET AMENDMENT. 022
DATE: July 27. 1994
Entry
Number
Funds/Department/Account Name
Account Number
Increase
Decrease
1.
EXPENSE
GENERAL FUND/Building & Grounds
Mech. System/Alteration
001-220-519-041.25
$16,600
$0
Reserve for Contingency
001-199-581-099.91
$0
$16,600
TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT DR -505
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/28/94:
August Z, 1994
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DATE: July 28, 1994
TO: Honorable Indian River County Commissioners
FROM: Karl Zimmermann
Tax Collector
SUBJECT: Report DR -505 - List of Errors, Insolvencies, Double
Assessments, and Discounts
Per Florida Statute 197.492, attached for your review and approval is the List of Errors,
Insolvencies, Double Assessments, and Discounts, categorized as follows:
1. Real Estate
2. Personal Property
3.- Centrally Assessed
If I can be of further assistance, or should you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Tax
ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously accepted
the Tax Collector's report of Errors, Insolvencies,
Double Assessments, and Discounts.
REPORT DR -505 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
HUMANE SOCIETY REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/26/94:
TO: Board of County CommissionersDATE: July 26, 1994 FILE:
Humane Society of Vero Beach
SUBJECT: Request for Add'I. Funding
FROM: James E. ChaIfer
County Administrator �EFE�ENCES:
• As expressed in the letter from Joan Carlson, Joe Baird and I met with
representatives of the Humane Society concerning their FY 94/95 budget request.
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The .current years allocation fs127,000 cc.:.ps; e:: to $233,000 requested for
next fiscal year. Staff has recommended 'funding at the same level as the
current year.
At the meeting, we discussed the Humane Society request. Staff also
explained the funding difficulties encountered at all levels of the proposed FY
94/95 budget. As a result, we advised that we could not justify recommending
an increase for next fiscal year.
However, we indicated we would work with them in an effort to develop a
formula which could be utilized as the basis fnr arriving at the annually
requested funding amount submitted for budget consideration. The' proposed
formula would be submitted to the Board for consideration prior to the beginning
of next year's budget preparation cycle.
Dorothy F. Reynolds
PresidentFnwwtus
BOARD OF DUMMORs
Nancy H. Benmdkt
President
Dwald N. Wright
In viae President
Havmd J. snnth, MA.
2nd We Pnatdent
George R. L b x"
3rd We President
J. Dianna Club
rr"rer
ry
Man Becker
Eker Derrick
Horace Ford
Gera Grove
Jane King
Shay Rothe
Mkhad Sleafotd
ADVISORY BOARD
Natngr c U bernan
Henry Dorman. DVM
C:ornnia EN
connetia Peres
Gwry Pordy
JAW Slade. DVM
Janke Saft
Macy SvArt
HONORARY BOARD
Mrs. E Brand Beadmn, Jr.
WOwn H. Codvanre
Hider Dore an. DVM
Mts. Dean Lodrwaod
Jam a carbon
Executive Dtreetor
HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH Alyce-
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla, INC.,_ ' - -,
P.O. BOX 644 • VERO BEACH - FLORIDA • 32961-0644—
July 25, 1993
Honorable John Tiippin, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Dear Commissioner Tippin:
In a continuing effort to reach an equitable agreement for fiscal year 1994-1995, the
Humane Society respectfully requests another hearing before the County Commission
with the hope that immediate reconsideration will be given to the Society's funding for
fiscal 1994-95.
Acting on the recomm+-ndstion of County Commission at the Budget hearing held on
July 13, I, my Administrative Assistant and three Humane Society Executive Board
members met with Jim Chandler and Joe Baird on July 22 for filrther discussion of
County funding to the Society for fiscal 1994-95.
During this meeting, the Society addressed the following concerns;
1) The unacceptable disparity between our projected $233,000 cost to honor our
agreement with the County for animal services and the County's proposed allocation of
$127,000 for fiscal 1994-95 — a sum in no way related to the number of animals far
which the County is responsible.
2) The indisputable fact that the HSVB has been substantially subsidizing the County's
share of animal services for many years and, thus, is not starting on a "level playing
field" with other mandated County services. Our goal is to achieve a realistic level of
reimbursement before this present underfunding accelerates any fiuther.
3) Our funding request for fiscal 1993-94 was decreased by $14,000. Now we are
faced with the projected shortfall of $1106,000. Our budget is already lean and this sum
will put us in a position of extreme hardship. Understandably, the Board of Directors,
charged with fiscal responsibility to its membership, is most alarmed.
4) Our subsidization of County responsibilities has curtailed our ability to make long
range plans for future needs. Monies for expansion of our facility and more
-comprehensive outreach programs are being siphoned off to cover animal housing
expenses.
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In a continuing effort to reach an equitable agreement for fiscal year 1994-1995, the
Humane Society respectfully requests another hearing before the County Commission
with the hope that immediate reconsideration will be given to the Society's funding for
fiscal 1994-95.
Acting on the recomm+-ndstion of County Commission at the Budget hearing held on
July 13, I, my Administrative Assistant and three Humane Society Executive Board
members met with Jim Chandler and Joe Baird on July 22 for filrther discussion of
County funding to the Society for fiscal 1994-95.
During this meeting, the Society addressed the following concerns;
1) The unacceptable disparity between our projected $233,000 cost to honor our
agreement with the County for animal services and the County's proposed allocation of
$127,000 for fiscal 1994-95 — a sum in no way related to the number of animals far
which the County is responsible.
2) The indisputable fact that the HSVB has been substantially subsidizing the County's
share of animal services for many years and, thus, is not starting on a "level playing
field" with other mandated County services. Our goal is to achieve a realistic level of
reimbursement before this present underfunding accelerates any fiuther.
3) Our funding request for fiscal 1993-94 was decreased by $14,000. Now we are
faced with the projected shortfall of $1106,000. Our budget is already lean and this sum
will put us in a position of extreme hardship. Understandably, the Board of Directors,
charged with fiscal responsibility to its membership, is most alarmed.
4) Our subsidization of County responsibilities has curtailed our ability to make long
range plans for future needs. Monies for expansion of our facility and more
-comprehensive outreach programs are being siphoned off to cover animal housing
expenses.
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5) The Society submitted a realistic formula with its funding request for 199495, based
on an actual animal count. Such a formula would clarify not only our financial position
each year, but would assist the County in future budget preparation and service needs as
well.
In response to the above concerns, County Staff suggested meeting with us in the fall to
further ��tr!;z our finan L Mc:tuation and expressed some interest in working on a
formula before next year's budget hearings. While this is definitely a step in the right
direction, Staff made it clear that they thought any likelihood of closing the financial gap
this year would be remote.
The Board of the Humane Society cannot stress strongly enough the immediate urgency
of our County funding dilemma and the fact that, without greater financial relies; the
Sodety may well be forced to contemplate a decrease in animal services to the County. .
Sincerely,
Joan Carlson
Executive Director
Joan Carlson, executive director of the Humane Society of Vero
Beach, stressed the critical situation for providing services to
the County and urged the Board to reconsider additional funding for
the 1994-95 budget year.
Commissioner Eggert noted that a new State law goes into
effect October 1, 1994 requiring people to buy cat and dog licenses
when the animals get their annual rabies vaccinations. She asked
if that new revenue would alleviate the situation.
Mrs. Carlson felt it will take several years to attain a
substantial increase in revenues. She explained that the Humane
Society receives $1 for every license sold, but only 500 licenses
were sold this year.
Emergency Services Director Doug Wright anticipated
substantial changes in revenue. Presently, veterinarians give a
copy of a certificate of vaccination to a pet owner. Under the new
law, a copy also will be provided to the County's Animal Control
Department, which will provide better monitoring of licensing. We
will know if an animal has been vaccinated and has not obtained a
license.
David Radabough, administrative assistant at the Humane
Society, advised that there are 25,000 cats and dogs in Indian
River County, which is 1.67 animals per household. Over 6,000
animals go through the facility in one year's time. Of those, 60
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per cent are brought in by Animal Control and 40 percent by the
owners of the animals.
Commissioner Macht understood that the County's cost is $7
per day for each animal brought in by Animal Control.
Commissioner Bird didn't feel we should rely too heavily on
anticipated increased revenues, and Administrator Chandler added
that he felt there might be an increase of just $3,000 in the next
year.
Mrs. Carlson emphasized that if they could devote more of
their donated funds to programs that reduce pet populations, they
could save the County money in housing the pets. The County's
budget allocation is in no way related to the number of animals for
which the County is responsible, and she suggested a funding
formula be designed on a per -animal basis. Mrs. Carlson stressed
that they are looking at a shortfall of $106,000 and their budget
is very lean. They feel this will put them in a very difficult
position to provide services to the community.
Administrator Chandler advised that we do want to meet with
the Humane Society regarding a new formula, but he didn't feel we
could allocate any more money to the Humane Society for the 1994-95
fiscal year.
The Commissioners sympathized with Mrs. Carlson on the
Society's budget shortfall, but emphasized that the County's budget
is very tight this year and the goal is to avoid a tax increase.
Commissioner Bird asked if we could consider allocating -the
$3,000 that is anticipated to be generated by the new law and
reinstate them to the point they were at last year. In other
words, 14,000 plus $3,000. He would like to see staff present a
recommendation at the preliminary budget hearing about an
additional $13,000.
Administrator Chandler advised that the $13,000 in
anticipated revenues was taken into consideration in the $127,000
allocation.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner
Adams, the Board unanimously directed staff to allocate
to the Humane Society any excess funds over $13,000
received from the projected new fees and work toward a
new funding program for the 1995-96 budget year.
Chairman Tippin advised that this matter will be discussed
again during the preliminary budget hearing scheduled for September
14, 1994 at 5:01 p.m.
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Chairman Tippin wanted the Board to get more information on
the services provided to the County by the Humane Society.
Commissioner Eggert commended the Humane Society for their
outstanding facility.
CONTRACT WITH FLORIDAFFINI'TY - CONSULTANTS FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL LAND ACQUISITION/MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/26/94:
TO: James E. Chandler
County Administrator
DEP NT HEAD CONCURRENCE:
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Obert M. Keat,119, faxF
Community Deve opmDirector
FROM: Roland M. DeBlois, &C>P
Chief, Environmental Planning
DATE: July 26, 1994
RE: Request for County Commission Approval of a
Contract with FloridAffinity/Conservation
Consultants for Environmental Land
Acquisition/Management Services
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular
meeting of August 2, 1994.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
Attached is a draft contract between the •County and
FloridaAf f inity/Conservation Consultants for environmental land
acgriisit;.nn/management services. 'rhe County Land Acquisition
Advisory Committee (LAAC), at its meeting of July 27, 1994, voted
to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve this
contract. Staff now requests the Board's consideration of contract
approval.
Background
The Board of County Commissioners, at its meeting of February 22,
1994, and as endorsed by LAAC, authorized staff to negotiate a
contract for environmental land acquisition and. management
consultant services. This authorization occurred after staff had
issued (with Board and LAAC approval) a Request for Proposals
(RFP), and had interviewed and ranked three consulting groups. The
three groups, in order of ranking, were as follows:
1. Trust for Public Land/Glatting Jackson
2. The Mature Conservancy
3. FloridAffinity/Florida Conservation Consultants
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Staff were authorized' to negotiate a contract in the order of
ranking. Starting in February, staff began negotiations with the
Trust for Public Land (TPL). On April 22, 1994, however, TPL
withdrew from negotiations for various reasons.
Subsequently, staff negotiated with The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
and brought a draft contract before LAAC for review. At a special
LAAC meeting of July 6, 1994, however, the Committee voted to
reject the draft TNC contract. On July 12, 1994, the Board of
County Commissioners accepted a report of the LAAC decision,
constituting the Board's acceptance of the LAAC recommendation to
reject the TNC contract.
Staff has since met with Charles Hardee of FloridAffinity, the
prime contractor for Florida Conservation Consultants, and has
negotiated the attached contract, which has been reviewed and
endorsed by LAAO.
Contract Overview
The proposed FloridAffinity contract consists of seven articles,
with three -main articles pertaining to: Conservancy
Responsibilities; County Responsibilities; and Compensation.
Points of these articles are summarized as follows.
FloridAffinity responsibilities: The contract specifies that
FloridAffinity will conduct acquisition activities in accordance
with the County Land Acquisition Guide. Any negotiations initiated
by FloridAffinity will first be approved by the County.
FloridAffinity will coordinate closely with county staff and LAAC,
and will provide regular progress reports. Other FloridAffinity
responsibilities include:
* assist county staff with managing pre-
acquisition due diligence tasks, including
subcontracting due diligence services, if
elected by the County;
* provide monthly progress reports on the
general status of projects and. on-going
negotiations;
* assist the County with communications with
media, the public, landowners, and other
government agencies relating to the program,
subject to prior County akprovdl;
* provide stewardship consultations, and
management plans on an as requested basis.
(Management plan development would be
reimbursed separate from the overall proposed
contract fee, as indicated in "Exhibit B").
Charles Hardee, who will be FloridAf f inity I s representative devoted
to the county program, has indicated that he will be on hand in the
county as needed and/or requested by staff. Staff has discussed
with Mr. Hardee that county office space will be available as
needed for a base of operation on extended county visits. Mr.
Hardee, when not in Indian River County, will be based in
Tallahasee, in close proximity to state acquisition program
offices.
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County respnnnibilities: The proposed contract provides that
-FloridAffinity negotiations stall be limited solely to parcels
identified by the County as requiring FloridAffinity assistance.
The County will be responsible (via LAAC) for selecting properties,
and will provide FloridAffinity with parcel and ownership
information.
Also, county staff will assist FloridAffinity in selecting
appraisers, reviewing appraisals, and coordinating the appraisal
process. Moreover, although the contract provides that
FloridAffinity will assist as needed with inter -agency cost -share
funding applications, the County will be responsible for making and
presenting applications.
Compensation: FloridAffinity is proposing compensation in the form
of a base fee and hourly rate. Specifically, the contract proposes
a $6,375 monthly base fee, which is founded on an estimated base
time each month of 75 hours service. For service hours exceeding
75 per month as deemed appropriate by the County, not to exceed 30
additional hours per month, FloridAffinity will be paid $85 an
hour. Any required work beyond 105 hours per month- will not be
compensated.. Compensation, therefore, calculates to be $76,500 to
a maximum of $107,000 per year. This proposed fee does not include
due diligence costs (surveys, appraisals, environmental audits) or
the cost of individual management plans.
Relating to travel time compensation, the contract provides that
time spent travelling inter -city will be reflected at one-half the
hourly $85 rate, which is inclusive of travel expenses (e.g., plane
tickets, gas, vehicle wear and tear).
The contract contains provisions allowing either party to cancel
the contract with 30 days notice; this allows the County to
terminate the contract if circumstances warrant.
ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS
The proposed FloridAffinity contract is structured to allow for
flexibility in the level of services provided; this flexiblity is
tied to hourly rate compensation on an as -need basis (beyond a
minimum monthly fee). Moreover, the contract specifies "ceilings"
to compensation, and thereby defines a maximum compensation (as
warranted). Staff supports this compensation schedule, finding the
base fee reasonable, and the service flexibility in the county's
interest.
Mr. Hardee's resumS reflects an expertise in environmental land
acquisition matters, including familiarity with state cost -share
program workings (see attached resumfi). FloridAffinity's office
location in Tallahassee, coupled with Mr. Hardee's commitment to be
in Indian River County for extended periods as needed, provides a
good combination to facilitate cost -share project acquisitions
(which cost -share virtually applies to all LAAC sites to date).
In addition to his environmental land acquisition and management
expertise, Mr. Hardee is an attorney, and therefore is qualified to
provide legal assistance to county staff as needed, as part of the
land acquisition/management process.
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Alternatives
FloridAffinity is the third and final consultant selected for
contract negotiations relating to land acquisition/management
services. If the County chooses not to contract with
FloridAffinity, alternatives -include:
maintaining the status quo (no hired
assistance);
hiring an additional county staff
person to assist with pre-
acquisition due diligence and
negotiations; or
contracting -with a consultant for
certain services on a project -by -
project basis.
* Maintaining the Status Quo
Staff's position is that maintaining the status quo, hiring no
assistance, is not a viable alternative. Presently, there is no
county staff person working full time on the environmental lands
program. By comparison, other similar county programs, such as
Dade, Brevard and Palm Beach counties, have at least two full time
staff persons devoted to their programs, in addition to contracted
consultant services.
* Hiring an Additional County Staff Person
Hiring a county staff person to work full time in assisting with
the environmental land program would cost roughly $60,000 per year
(including benefits). Although a staff person with expertise in
one particular field, such as realty, would benefit the program, it
would be difficult to find one person would could provide the depth
of service needed and comparable to the services proposed in the
proposed FloridAffinity contract.
* Contracting Project -by -Project Services
The County has the option of contracting for land acquisition
and/or management planning services on a project -by -project basis.
An advantage to this approach is that the County may decide on a
number of cost -share projects to let cost -share agencies oversee
due diligence and acquisition negotiation, which reduces consultant
service needs on such projects. The proposed contract with
FloridAffinity, however, accounts for this somewhat by providing a
flexibility in the amount of service hours on an as -need basis.
A disadvantage to this alternative is the county procedural
requirement of issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) each time a
particular service is needed. More than one RFP would need to be
issued for any particular LAAC project site, because different
services require different consultants (e.g., acquisition
negotiation, surveying, auditing, management planning).
If a consultant is hired for overall program services, that
consultant would have the opportunity to subcontract as needed
without the time consuming process of RFP issuance. Thus, a major
disadvantage of the project -by -project contracting alternative is
time consumption through administrative tasks. These administrative
tasks would need to be handled by county staff, who do not have the
opportunity to work solely on these tasks and accomplish them
expeditiously.
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Conclusion
Staff's conclusion is that the best alternative for a successful
environmental land acquisition/management program is to hire a
consultant for overall .program services. The proposed
FloridAffinity provides a flexibility in the amount of service
provided on an as -need basis, and compensation appears reasonable.
Therefore, stRff supports the proposed contract.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the
attached contract.
Commissioner Eggert announced that this consultant is a
distant relative as he is married to her husband's -granddaughter.
She wished to. state that she has not exerted any influence on staff
regarding this matter.
Chief of Environmental Planning Roland DeBlois directed the
Board's attention to Section 1.04 - Progress Reports, Records,
Audit - on page 3 of the proposed contract. He suggested that
section be worded to include that FloridAffinity's authorized
representative will be expected to attend all meetings of the Land
Acquisition Advisory Committee, unless prior notice is given to the
County that he cannot attend for reasonable cause.
Commissioner Eggert suggested that we state "monthly written
report" in Section 1.04.
Commissioner Bird asked where the money would come from to
pay the consultant since there are no bond monies yet, and
Administrator Chandler advised that it will be done through inter -
fund borrowing and it will be reimbursed when we go to market on
the bonds.
Commissioner Macht noted that the selection committee was
very impressed with this person and the flexibility their contract
would provide.
Mr. DeBlois suggested that wording be changed in Section 3.03
on page 9 to delete "on an advance basis" and add "FloridAffinity
will be paid for those documents and services within fifteen days
after County receipt from FloridAffinity."
Attorney Vitunac suggested that wording be added to Section
3.01 on page 8 that "Payments invoiced each month will be due and
payable as soon as practicable after County receipt of the invoice
in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act."
Commissioner Bird questioned the fees for management
services, and Mr. DeBlois explained the differences between Level
One Tasks and Level Two Tasks.
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Commissioner Bird had some reserves about this contract, but
felt better with the inclusion of the 30 -day cancellation clause in
the event we find we are not receiving the services outlined.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved
the contract with FloridAffinity with the changes
outlined.
CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
AS -BUILT RESOLUTION & ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PAVING AND
DRAINAGE W ROVEMENTS TO FLORAL PARK AND RANCH
ESTATES SUBDIVISION
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/18/94:
To.- ' James Chandler
County Administrator
THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E.
Public Works Dire
and
Roger D. Cain, P.
County Engineer
FROM: Michelle A. Gentile, CET
Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: As -Built Resolution & Assessment Roll for Paving and Drainage
Improvements to:
Floral Park and Ranch Estates Subdivision
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
The paving of the above road has been completed. The final assessment is as follows:
PRELIIVIINARY ESMUTES
FINAL COSTS
$173,530.97
Total Estimated Cost
$164,55937
Total Cost of Project
$ 43,382.74
Estimated Cost to County
$ 41,139.84
Cost to County
$117,586.85
Estimated Cost to Property
Owners
$125,887.92
' Total Assessment
$12,56138
Estimated Gas Tax Revenue
$12,150.19
Gas Tax Revenue
$113,737.73
Cost to Property Owners
(754,729.49 S.F.) " "
$.1558 '/per S.F.
(754,729.49 S.F.
$.1507/per S.F.
August 2, 1994
*This figure includes 2% Tax Collector's fee.
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The Gas Tax Revenue funds were approved by the Board of County Commissioners on July
28, 1992. The Board of County Commissioners approved Providing Resolution No. 92-133
which included paying the preliminary costs of $12,561.38 for the Neil Stevens, Plant foods,
Inc., assessment, since this property would not benefit from the paving of the roads in Floral
Park and Ranch Estates Subdivision. Mr. Stevens deeded to the county 25 additional feet
of right-of-way to pave 56th Avenue in this subdivision.
The final assessment roll has been prepared and is ready to be delivered to the Clerk to the
Board. Assessments are to be paid within 90 days or in 5 equal installments, the first to be
made twelve months from the due date and subsequent payments to be due yearly from the
due date at an interest rate of 8% established by the Board of County Commissioners.
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS
Since the final assessment to the benefitted owners is less than the preliminary assessment
roll, the only alternative presented is to approve the final assessment roll.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the final assessment roll and the "As -Built Resolution" for the
paving of the above mentioned road be approved by the Board of County Commissioners
and that it be transferred to the Tax Collector for recording in the "Assessment Lien Book"
and for collection.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution 94-97, certifying "as -built" costs for
certain paving and drainage improvements to Floral
Park and Ranch Estates Subdivision, etc.
AAs -Built (Fourth Reso.) j 1/5/94(ENG)RES4.MAG\gfk
RESOLUTION NO. 94-97
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CERTIFYING
"AS -BUILT" COSTS FOR CERTAIN PAVING AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS TO FLORAL PARK AND RANCH ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, DESIGNATED AS PROJECT NO.. 8610, AND
OTHER CONSTRUCTION NECESSITATED BY SUCH PROJECT;
PROVIDING FOR FORMAL COMPLETION DATE, AND DATE FOR
PAYMENT'WITHOUT PENALTY AND INTEREST.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian
River County determined that the improvements described herein
specially benefited the property located within the boundaries as
described in this title, designated as Project No. 8610, are in
the public interest and promote the public welfare of the county;
and -
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WHEREAS, on September 1 1992, the Board held a public
hearing in the Commission Chambers at,which time the owners of
the property to be assessed were afforded an opportunity to
appear before the Board to be heard as to the propriety and
advisability of making such improvements; and
WHEREAS, after such public hearing was held the County
Commission adopted Resolution No. 92-215, which confirmed the
special assessment cost of the project to the property specially
benefited by the project in the amounts listed in an attachment
to that resolutions and ,
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has certified the
actual pas -built" cost now that the project has been completed is
$.1507 per square foot, which is less than $.1558 per square foot
in the confirming Resolution No. 92-215,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. Resolution No. 92-215 is modified as follows: The
completion date for Project No. 8610 is declared to be June 16,
1994, and the last day that payment may be made avoiding interest
and penalty charges is ninety (90) days after passage of this
resolution.
2. Payments bearing interest at the rate of 8t
established by the Board of County Commissioners may be made in
five- (5);equal' installments, the first to be made twelve (12)
months from the due date and the subsequent payments to be due
yearly from this due date. The due date is ninety (90) days after
the passage of this resolution.
3. •The final assessment roll for said project listed in
Resolution No. 92-215 shall be as'•set forth in attached Exhibit
"A" to this resolution.
4. The assessments as shown in attached Exhibit "A" shall
stand confirmed and remain legal, valid, and binding first liens
against the property against which such assessments are made
until paid.
5. The assessments shown in Exhibit "A", attached to
Resolution No. 92-215 were recorded by the County on the public
records of Indian River County., and the lien shall constitute
prima facie evidence of its validity.
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Thin resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
Eggert and the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Adamc and, upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman John W. Tippin Aye
Vice -Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly
passed and adopted this 2 — day of A�aust
1994.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INWAN RIVER COU TY, FLORIDA
By , L
O N W.—TIFRW,
hairman
Attest: •
JEFFREY �%B�ARZTZQ;�Clerk,�ty�� •C -
.Attachment: Exhibit "A"
TESTING SERVICES - CR -512 CONSTRUCTION
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/26/94:
TO:
James Chandler
County Administi
THROUGH: James W. Davis,
Public Works Dir
FROM:
Roger D. Cain, P
County Engineer
SUBJECT: Testing Services CR512 Construction
DATE: July 26, 1994
DESCRIPTION AND CONDMONS
Staff has obtained quotes on various engineering tests for the CR512 projects, Projects 8612
and 9222. A professional services contract with PSI, Inc. has expired, which was used for
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testing services in the past. Staff has directed Dunkelberger Engineering and Testing, Inc.
to provide testing services to date on the projects so that construction would not be delayed.
Dunkelberger was selected because their personnel were familiar with the CR512 project,
having worked on the Wentworth ditch relocation project, and because -as the quotations
show their prices are competitive. And in fact for two of the common tests T-238 and T-239
their quotes are the lowest. It is estimated that a total of $25,000 will be needed for the
testing services for these projects. The funding for providing testing comes from the
construction account
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS
Alternative No. 1 - Continue using Dunkelberger Engineering and Testing for testing
services.
Alternative No. 2 - Select another testing firm for testing services.
RECOMMENDATION AND FUNDING
Staff recommends Alternative 1, as Dunkelberger has provided excellent service at
competitive prices. Funding to be from CR512 Corridor Improvements Account No. 101-
153-541-067.38 and CR510/CR512 Intersection Improvements Account No. 101-153-541-
067.39.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Macht, that the Board approve staff's
recommendation of Alternative 1, to continue using
Dunkelberger Engineering and Testing, Inc. for
testing services.
Commissioner Adams asked for clarification on going out to
bid, and Attorney Vitunac advised that new legislation requires
that projects over $200,000 be done by an outside consultant.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion
was voted on and carried unanimously.
ROUND ISLAND PARK PHASE I - FLORIDA BOATING
1WROVEMENT PROTECT GRANT AMENDMENT
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/25/94:
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TO: James Chandler
County Administrator
THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E.
Public Works Director
FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P.E.
Capital Projects Manager
SUBJECT: Round Island Park Phase I
Florida Boating Improvement Project
Grant iR�endment
DATE: July 25, 1994
The Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant for Round Island
Park required that construction be completed by February 17,
1994. The County issued substantial completion to the Contractor
on February 17; 1994,but final payment was not issued.until April
28, 1994. Final payment was withheld until the Contractor
completed the project punch list.
The County received verbal approval from the Department of
Environmental Protection to extend the grant to cover the time
between substantial completion and final payment. Attached is an
Amendment to extend the date for completion to September 30,
1994.
Staff recommends that the Board approve the attached FBIP Project
Amendment.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved
the FBIP Project Agreement Amendment for Round
Island Park, Phase I, as recommended by staff.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE
OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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LICENSE AGREEMENT - TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - GRAND
116
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/25/94:
TO: James Chandler
County Administrator
TMWGB: James W. Davis, P.R.,
Public Works Director`
FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P.E.
Capital Projects Manager
SUBJECT: License Agreement
Traffic Control Devices
Indian River Boulevard Right -of -Way
DATE: July 25, 1994
GHA, Grand Harbor Ltd. has installed stop signs on decorative
posts at Grand Harbor Boulevard within the Indian River Boulevard
right-of-way. The attached license agreement provides for the
maintenance and repair of these decorative posts. The -license
agreement also holds the County harmless against claims for
damages arising out of the use of County right-of-way- . -
DATIONS AND FORDING
Staff recommends that the Board approve the attached license
agreement.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved
the License Agreement with GHA Grand Harbor, Ltd.,
as recommended by staff.
LICENSE AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK TO THE BOARD
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CONTRACT VVI M F.I.T. - PEP REEF COMPUTER MODELING
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/27/94:
TO: James E. Chandler,
County Administrator
THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E.,
Public Works Director
FROM: Don G. Donaldson, P. E. Coastal Engineer
SUBJECT: Indian River County/Vero Beach Breakwater
Project Computer Modeling
DATE: July 27, 1994 FILE: cMMAM
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
The county has received three proposals for a numerical model
analysis of the P.E.P Reef project. This model analysis is
required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
Division of Beaches and Shores (DEP), for the permit and monitoring
program. Staff and American Coastal Engineering have *negotiated
with the DEP to have the model requirements dropped. The DEP has
maintained. that a numerical model analysis is necessary and that
the permit application will remain incomplete until this analysis
is performed.
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed each of the proposals from the University of
Florida, American Coastal Engineering, Inc. and the Florida
Institute of Technology (see Attached). The Florida Institute of
Technology has proposed using a highly advanced technique that will
most accurately predict the effects of the breakwater. In
addition, this model will satisfy the DEP monitoring zequirements.
Because of the monitoring requirements, the initial cost of this
proposal will be offset by savings during the monitoring phase of
the project.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING
Staff recommends that the Board authorize a contract with the
Florida Institute of Technology in the amount of $36,847.00.
Payment is from Tourist Tax Revenue account :119-144-572-067.63
Don Donaldson, coastal engineer, explained that this modeling
will benefit the County in submitting applications for other areas
such as Wabasso Beach. Unfortunately, we are not able to get state
funding.
Commissioner Bird asked if funding this modeling with tourist
tax revenue would in some way diminish the project, and
Administrator Chandler stated that it would not.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved
the contract with F.I.T. in the amount of $36,847,
as recommended by staff.
CONTRACT IS— ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO
BOARD
CONTRACT ADDENDUM WITH UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - PEP
REEF PHYSICAL MODEL
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/27/94:
TO: James E. Chandler,
County Administrator
THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E., -
Public Works Director
FROM: Don G. Donaldson, P.E., Coastal EngineelyiD.
SUBJECT: Indian River County/Vero Beach Breakwater
University of Florida Physical Model Contract
DATE: July 27, 1994 FILE: U0nWD]M.A=
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
Staff has received a draft report of the physical model studies by
the University of Florida (UF). The OF conducted a physical model
test to evaluate four separate breakwater arrangements at four
water depths, including a no breakwater case (see Attached). The
results clearly demonstrate the breakwaters ability to reduce wave
heights. They also indicate that a continuous alignment can
increase the longshore current. The staggered case (Case C) was
thought to provide the best chance of wave height reduction without
the increase in,currents. However, the results suggest that the
staggered units were too close and the segments were too short.
Staff and the OF feel that the three -segment configuration (Case B)
had the least impact to longshore currents. However, the gaps
provide too much wave transmission. The best configuration is
likely to be a long segment, staggered breakwater. The OF has
agreed to test this configuration and include the result in the
report. The cost for this additional testing is $2,500.00.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING
Staff recommends that the board authorize a contract addendum to
the University of Florida in the amount of $2,500.00 for the
additional testing. Funding is from Tourist Tax Revenue account
119-144-572-067:63
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved
the contract addendum to U. of F. in the amount of
$2,500 for the additional testing, as recommended by
staff.
ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT WILL BE PLACED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF
THE CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED
AGREEMENT WITH VISTA PROPERTIES AND VISTA PLANTATION
FOR REUSE WATER FOR GOLF COURSE
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/21/94:
DATE: JULY 21, 1994
TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER
` COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: TERRANCE G. PINT
DIRECTOR OF UTI SERVICES
PREPARED ROBERT O. WISEMEN, P.E
AND STAFFED ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH VISTA PROPERTIES AND VISTA PLANTATION
ASSOCIATION, INC.
COUNTY SUPPLYING REUSE WATER FOR GOLF COURSE AND COMMON
AREA IRRIGATION AT VISTA PLANTATION
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The County, Vista Properties and Vista Plantation Association, Inc.,
have reached a decision to negotiate an agreement with the County to
supply reuse water for irrigation to the Vista Plantation golf course
and common areas.
Both parties will benefit from this agreement.. The County will gain
additional effluent disposal capacity for its wastewater treatment
plants from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This
will also allow Vista Properties and Vista Plantation Association,
Inc., to renew their Consumptive Use Well permit from the St. John's
-River Water Management District. The estimated cost as a portion of
the County responsibility includes,,,. but is not limited to the
following:
Material $ 5,000.00
Labor and Installation $14,000.00
Engineering, Permitting
and Surveying S11,000.00 -
Sub Total $30,000.00
10% Contingency S 3.000.00
Total Estimated Cost $33,000.00
This.project shall be paid for from the sewer impact fee fund.
RECOMMENDATION
The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends the approval
and execution of the attached agreement with Vista Properties and Vista
.Plantation Association, Inc. as presented. Also, the staff recommends
the approval of expenditure for the connection in the amount of
$33,000.00 for design, survey, permitting, material and labor costs.
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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, that the Board approve the
agreement with Vista Properties and Vista Plantation
and approve the expenditure for the connection in
the amount of $33,000 for design, survey, permitting
material and labor costs.
Under discussion, Commissioner Bird asked if we are being
consistent in our agreements with golf courses using effluent, and
Utilities Director Terry Pinto replied affirmatively. It is the
responsibility for all the courses where we have brought in reuse
water to take it from there. Vista is not paying anything for us
to bring it to them. If it becomes necessary to charge them a rate
at some time in the future, they are agreeable to that.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The
Motion was voted on and carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - WATER MAIN EXTENSION GROWTH
PLAN - PHASE III
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/13/94:
DATE: JULY 13, 1994
TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATO
FROM: TERRANCE G. PINT
DIRECTOR OF UTI SERVICES
PREPARED JAMES D. CHAST
AND STAFFED MANAGER OF AS S PROJECTS
BY.. DEPARTMENT OF LITY SERVICES
SUD.TECTz' WATER MAIN EXTENSION GROWTH PLAN - PHASE III
RESOLUTION IV - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
WATER SERVICE ASSESSMENT PROJECT
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. UW -91 -15 -DS
BACKGROUND
On June 22, 1993, the Board of County Commissioners approved
Resolution III, No. 93-108A, for the preliminary assessment roll on
the above -referenced project. Construction of the project has been
completed. Customer connections have begun, and we request the
Board of County Commissioners' approval of the final assessment
roll. (See attached minutes and Resolution IV.)
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ANALYSIS
At the June 22, 1993 public hearing, the total original estimated
project cost of $2,166,044.27 was approved by the Board of County
Commissioners, subject to removal of 100 properties from the
project, with no change in the $0.118489 cost per square foot to the
assessed property owners. The assessment was reduced to
$1,137,257.27 after removal of the properties in the Cherry Lane and
non -urban service areas. Nine (9) property owners requesting
service outside the urban service area have signed voluntary
assessment agreements. They have been added to the final
assessment. This additional 743,416 square feet increases the total
square footage in the assessment to 10,254,326 square feet. The
final assessment of $1,178,762.22 equates to a cost of $0.114953 per
square foot of property. This is less than the preliminary
assessment. The non -assessed cost of $45,047.88, together with the
assessed cost, equals the total project cost of $1,223,810.10.
REION
The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the
Board of County Commissioners approve the adoption of Resolution IV
and supplemental.special assessment resolution, which art attached.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution 94-98, assessing, approving, and
confirming certain supplemental special assessments
in connection with water service in the Phase III
Water Main Extension Growth Plan.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution 94-99, certifying "as -built" costs for
installation of water service in the Phase III Water
Main Extension Growth Plan, etc.
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Phase III Supupplemental Roll
RESOLUTION NO. 94- 98
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ASSESSING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN
SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH
WATER SERVICE IN THE PHASE III WATER MAIN EXTENSION
GROWTH PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County
determined that water improvements for properties located within the
area of the Phase III Water Main Extension Growth Plan are necessary to
promote the public welfare of the county; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, June 22, 1993, the Board held a public hearing
at which time and place the owners of property to be assessed appeared
before the Board to be heard as to the propriety and advisability of
making such improvements; and
WHEREAS, after such public hearing was held the County Commission
adopted Resolution No. 93-108A, which confirmed the special assessment
cost of the project to the property specially benefited by the project
in the amounts listed in the attachment to that resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Utility Services has determined it is
desirable to assess, approve, and confirm certain supplemental special
assessments against certain properties shown on attached Exhibit "A" and
the owners of which have consented thereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
1. The supplemental special assessments shown on attached Exhibit "A"
are hereby assessed, approved, and confirmed and shall remain
legal, valid, and binding first liens against the properties
assessed until paid in full.
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2. The Clerk is hereby directed to record the supplement special
assessments shown on attached Exhibit "A" in the public records of
Indian River County, Florida, which shall constitute prima facie
evidence of the validity of the lien of the supplement special
assessments.
3. The supplement special assessments shall have the same terms and
conditions as the special assessment, including without limitation
terms of payment, rate of interest, penalties, terms of prepayment,
manner of collection, and priority of lien.
4. The assessments, as shown on the attached Exhibit "A," shall stand
confirmed and remain legal, valid, and binding first liens against
the property against which such assessments are made until paid.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Adams ►
and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Eggert, and, upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman John W. Tippin Aye
Vice Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted this 2 day of August , 1994.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Attest:
By
John Ti
Jef rey K. Barton, Clerk / Chairman
Attachment: SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
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As Built (Final Reso.)
RESOLUTION NO. 94--2q
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A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
CERTIFYING "AS -BUILT" COSTS FOR INSTALLATION OF
WATER SERVICE IN THE PHASE III WATER MAIN EXTENSION
GROWTH PLAN AND SUCH OTHER CONSTRUCTION NECESSITATED
BY SUCH PROJECT= PROVIDING FOR FORMAL COMPLETION
DATE, AND DATE FOR PAYMENT WITHOUT PENALTY AND
INTEREST.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County
determined that water improvements for properties located within the
area of the Phase III Water Main Extension Growth Plan are necessary to
promote the public welfare of the county; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, June 22, 1993, the Board held a public hearing
at which time and place the owners of property to be assessed appeared
before the Board to be heard as to the propriety and advisability of
making such improvements; and
WHEREAS, after such public hearing was held the County Commission
adopted Resolution No. 93-108A, which confirmed the special assessment
cost of the project to the property specially benefited by the project
in the amounts listed in the attachment to that resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Utility Services has certified the actual
"as -built" cost now that the project has been completed is less than in
confirming Resolution No. 93-108A,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
1. Resolution No. 93-108A is modified as follows: The completion date
for the referenced project and the last day that payment may be
made avoiding interest and penalty charges is ninety days after
— --- passage of this resolution.
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2. Payments bearing interest at the rate of 8% per annum may be made
in ten annual installments, the first to be made twelve months from
the due date. The due date is ninety days after the passage of
this resolution.
3. The final assessment roll for the project listed in Resolution No.
93-108A shall be as shown on the attached Exhibit "A."
4. The assessments, as shown on the attached Exhibit "A," shall stand
confirmed and remain legal, valid, and binding first- liens against
the property against which such assessments are made until paid.
5. The assessments shown on Exhibit "A," attached to Resolution No.
93-108A, were recorded by the County on the public records of
Indian River County, and the lien shall remain prima facie evidence
of its validity.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Ad dm S
and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Eggert , and, upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman John W. Tippin Aye
Vice Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted this 2 day of, August , 1994.
Attest:
Jeffr�ey K.Barton, Clerk
Attachment: ASSESSMENT ROLL
August 2, 1994
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
John W. Tip n
Chairman
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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SEMINAR
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/26/94:
TO: The Board of Couni.�mmissioners
FROM: Charles P. Vit c - County Attorney
DATE: July 26, 1994
SUBJECT: Endangered Species Act Seminar
I am attaching a copy of an announcement for a 2 -day conference on how to
deal with the Endangered Species Act and its impact on growth and
development, and would like to know if you wish to authorize Deputy County
Attorney Will Collins to attend this session. I ask this since the Board
recently discussed possible challenges to the requirements of the Act as it
relates to our park and school land development.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Direction from the Board to authorize Will Collins to attend this conference.
The consensus of the Board was not to send someone to attend
this seminar but just to stay on top of this subject.
APPOINTMENTS TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/27/94:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Richard N. Bird, County Commissioner
DATE: July 27, 1994
SUBJECT: Appointments to Parks and Recreation Committee
The City of Sebastian has requested that Kay Rogers be appointed
as an alternate member of the Parks and Recreation Committee
representing the City of Sebastian.
We have received four resumes for North County representative
(Vernon Slavens, Curtis Caywood, Billie Minnis and Michael
Zeugner), and three resumes for South County representative (Mike
Kiefer, Hulda Grobman and Barbara Scharfschwerdt-Bodnar.)
I am requesting that the Board approve the appointment of Kay
Rogers as alternate for the City of Sebastian, and choose one
person for North County representative and one person for South
County representative.
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Commissioner Bird noted that we have received a number of
excellent applications.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously appointed
Scott Chisholm as representative from South County,
Michael Zeugner as representative from North County,
and Kay Rogers as alternate representative from the
City of Sebastian.
MEDICAID NON EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION
The Board reviewed the following Federal Legislative Alert
received from the Community Transportation Association of America
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FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ALERT
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MEDICAID NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION
PROPOSED TO BE ELIMINATED
IN HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION
THE ATTACHED ALERT FROM THE COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION
ASSOCIATION of AMERICA (CTAA) CONFIRMS WHAT WE RAVE BEEN HEARING
OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS. A PROPOSAL IS CONTAINED IN THE SILL
THAT IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR PASSAGE BEFORE CONGRESS ADJOURNS THAT
WOULD ELIMINATE THE UTILIZATION OF MEDICAID FUNDS FOR NONEMERGENCY
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
IN FLORIDA, THIS WOULD AMOUNT TO AN ESTIMATED $60 MILLION.
BUT MORE FRIGHTENING IS NOT ONLY WOULD THESE INDIVIDUALS BE ABLE TO
RECEIVE ACCESS FOR HEALTH CARE BUT THE DEMAND ON THE LIMITED
DOLLARS FLORIDA HAS WOULD BE OVERWHELMING TO MEET NOTHING BUT
MEDICAL NEEDS FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT EVERYONE EDUCATE THE FLORIDA
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INFORM THEM OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING RESOURCE.
THE CTAA AND THE COMMISSION WILL BE DOING WHAT WE CAN TO
INFORM THOSE WHO ARE MAKING THESE DECISIONS OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF
THIS PROPOSAL.
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU OBTAIN ANY INFORMATION THAT MAY BE
USEFUL TO US AS WE DO OUR EDUCATION.
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Commissioner Eggert wished to have permission to send a
letter encouraging them not to eliminate the utilization of
Medicaid funds for non -emergency transportation services.
Commissioner Macht advised that he already sent a letter of
objection, but Commissioner Eggert felt we should send another one.
It was agreed that the Chairman would send a letter asking
that funds not be deleted.
There being no
seconded ad carried,
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further business, on Motion duly made,
the Board adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
, Clerk
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Minutes Approved /99V
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