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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/4/1994MINUTEAWT ACHED BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 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) Kenneth R. Macht, Vice Chairman ( Dist. 3 ) Fran B. Adams (Dist. 1) Richard N. Bird (Dist. 5) Carolyn K. Eggert ( Dist. 2 ) 9: 00 A. M. I. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - James E. Chandler, County Administrator Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Comm. Fran B. Adams 4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS 1. Renewal of Sebastian Office Lease (7-I) 2. IRC Council on Aging, Inc. (7-J) 3. Change Item 7-F to Item 14-A 4. Employee Appeal Hearing (10) 5. Non -Profit Tax Exempt Status (9-A-2) S. PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS Fourth Quarter Safety Award Presented to Parks Division of Public Works Department 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting of August 9, 1994 B. Regular Meeting of August 16, 1994 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Received 6 Placed on File in Office of Clerk to the Board: St. Johns River Water Management District - 1994-95 Budget I.R.C. Hospital District - Final Budget B. Resignation of Herndon Williams from the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee ( letter dated September 21, 1994 ) C. Renewal of Abandoned Flow Well Plugging Agree- ment with St. Johns River Water Mgmt. District ( memorandum dated September 8, 1994 ) D. Award Bid #5007 / Type 1 and I I . Asphalt ( memorandum dated September 20, 1994 ) E. Award Bid #5008 / Uniforms for Fire Emerg. Serv. (memorandum dated September 27, 1994) 7. CONSENT AGENDA (cont'd) : F. Award Bid #5015 / Ready Mix Concrete (memorandum dated September 27, 1994) G. Request for Floodplain Cut and Fill Balance Waiver for Indian River Apartments Planned Development ( memorandum dated September 23, 1994 ) H. Release of Utility Liens ( memorandum dated September 28, 1994 ) 8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES None 9:05 a.m. 9. PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS Request by Dannie Decker to Speak to Commission ( letter dated September 27, 1994) _ B. PUBLIC HEARINGS Water Expansion Plan - Phase V - Resolution III ( memorandum dated September 23, 1994-) 10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS None 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT None B. EMERGENCY SERVICES None C. GENERAL SERVICES County Owned Land Swap ( memorandum dated September 28, 1994 ) D. LEISURE SERVICES None E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET None F. PERSONNEL None G. PUBLIC WORKS Request from City of Vero Beach for District 5 Traffic impact Fees - 21st St. Widening from 19th Ave. to 14th Ave. ( memorandum dated September 23., 1994 ) 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS (cont'd): H. UTILITIES 1. Petition Water Service - 10th Court SW Resolution IV - Final Assessment Roll ( memorandum dated , September 23, 1994 ) 2. License for Florida Power and Light to Provide Power Situated in Indian River County Bent Pine Area ( memorandum dated September 23, 1994 ) 3. North U.S. Highway One Water Main - Change Order No. 1 ( memorandum dated September 21, 1994 ) 12. COUNTY ATTORNEY None 13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS A. CHAIRMAN JOHN W. TIPPIN B. VICE CHAIRMAN KENNETH R. MRCHT C. COMMISSIONER FRAN B. ADAMS D. COMMISSIONER RICHARD N. BIRD E. COMMISSIONER CAROLYN K. EGGERT 14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT None B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT None "- 15. - 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. 14 October 4, 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, October 4, 1994, at 9:00 a.m. Present were John W. Tippin, Chairman; Fran B. Adams; and Carolyn K. Eggert. Also present were James E. Chandler, County Administrator; Terrence P. O'Brien, Assistant County Attorney; and P. J. Jones, Deputy Clerk. Vice Chairman Kenneth R. Macht and Commissioner Richard N. Bird were on vacation. The Chairman called the meeting to order, and Commissioner Fran B. Adams led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS Chairman Tippin requested the addition to the Agenda of the following items: 1. Renewal of the Sebastian Office Lease Agreement (7-I). _ 2. A Memorandum of Agreement IRC Council on Aging, Inc. (7-J) 3. The change of Item 7-E, Award Bid #5008/Uniforms for Fire/Emergency Services, to Item 14-A, to be heard by the Emergency Services District. Administrator Chandler requested the addition of the scheduling of an employee appeal hearing (10). Commissioner Adams requested the addition of a discussion regarding non-profit tax exempt status (9-A-2). ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), added the above items to the Agenda and moved Item 7-E to Item 14-A. OCTOBER 4, 1994 1 NOOK 03 PAGE 431 PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Chairman Tippin presented the Fourth Quarter Safety Award to representatives of the Parks Division of the Public Works Department. He thanked the employees for the significant improvement in the parks over the last several years, and remarked that the parks are looking great. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Vero Beach, Florida -- (3!110 is to rertifq thttt Parks Division is herehg prtstnteb Ellis liktfefiLj Atuarb for autstanbing struirt nub soft ptrfornittut in - Fourth Quarter Safety Award - - ou B 4th aa� of October 94 ;1 al airman Risk Managt4r It is with great honor that the Board of County Commissioners presents this Fourth Quarter Safety Award of 1993-1994 to the Parks Division of the Public Works Department. The quarterly safety award is only issued when an individual, section 'or division excels in the commitment to safety and loss control. This commitment is essential in the reduction of claims and costs to the citizens of Indian River County. OCTOBER 4, 1994 2 M This safety award is presented to the men and women of the Parks Division, and especially. Parks Superintendent Jim Romanek, for their dedication to safety, risk management and loss control. Due to their commitment, the Parks Division has greatly reduced general liability claims and lost -time workers' compensation claims. At the same time, their maintenance program and park improvements have made Indian River County Parks a more enjoyable and safe place to visit. On behalf of Indian River County, this award is presented to the Parks Division for a job well.done. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of August 9, 1994, or August 16, 1994. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of August 9, 1994 and August 16, 1994, as written. CONSENT AGENDA A. Reports Received and placed on file in the Office of the Clerk to the Board: 1. St. Johns River Water Management District - 1994-95 Budget 2. I.R.C. Hospital District - Final Budget B. Resignation from LAAC The Board reviewed a Memorandum dated September 21, 1994: OCTOBER 4, 1994 3 MoK 93 FAGE4 13 1 BOOK PAGE P.O. Brox 3070 Vero Beach,FL 3294 21 September 1994 Commissioner Ken Macht Board of County Commissioners Indian River County 1840 25th St., Suite N-15 Vero Beach, FL 32960 Dear Ken: Confirming my statement to you earlier today,I have concluded that it is time to relinquish my position on the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee and make room for someone new. It has been a great pleasure serving on the committee under your leadership, and I am grateful for the opportunity given me. With best wishes and warm regards, Sincerely, Herndon Williams ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), accepted the resignation of Herndon Williams from the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. C. Renewal of Agreement with St. Johns River Water Management District The Board reviewed a Memorandum dated September 28, 1994: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DEPARTMENT HEAD CONCURRENCE: Robert M. Reat g,p Community Developmme�e ,, Director FROM: Roland M. DeBlois,'�1Cp Chief, Environmental Planning DATE: September 28, 1994 RE: Renewal of Abandoned Flow Well Plugging Agreement with SJRWMD OCTOBER 4, 1994 4 J It is requested that the data presented herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of October 4, 1994. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Since 1989, the County has participated in a 50/50 cost share program with the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) to plug abandoned artesian wells. As a result of this program, 72 wells have been plugged or repaired in Indian River County, saving approximately 16.7 million gallons per day (mgd) of ground water. Under the program, the County has allocated a total of $30,000 ($15,000 for utilities property, $15,000 for county -wide private property) on a fiscal year basis. In turn, SJRWMD has matched the county's funds with $30,000 of their own, resulting in a total of $60,000 per fiscal year allo(7Ated for well plugging. The original &greement for the well plugging program was executed on October 3, 1989 to plug abandoned wells on County Utilities property. In -March, 1990, the agreement was amended to apply county -wide. The original agreement has been amended four times as part of an annual renewal process. A fifth amendment to the agreement is now being brought to the Board for consideration to renew the contract through fiscal year 1994-95. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS The Board of County Commissioners has approved the allocation of $15,000 in the Utilities Department budget and $15,000 in the Community Development Department budget for fiscal year 1994-95, for the County/SJRWMD well plugging cost share program. Abandoned flow wells result in the unnecessary consumption of ground water. Moreover, artesian flow wells tend to have high chloride levels, and in turn lower water quality in the surficial aquifer, which is commonly used for private potable wells. Renewal of the attached agreement will result in the continuation of an important and successful water quality and quantity protection program. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners renew the abandoned flow well plugging cost share agreement with the SJRWMD for FY 1994-95 and authorize the chairman to execute the attached agreement. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved the renewal of the abandoned flow well plugging cost share agreement pursuant to recommendations by staff. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE OCTOBER 4, 1994 CLERK TO THE BOARD 61 BOOK PACE j BOOK 93 FnE 434 D. Bid #5007/Type I and H Asphalt/Road and Bridge The Board reviewed a Memorandum dated September 20, 1994: DATE: September 20, 1994 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: James E. Chandler, County Admin strator H.T. "Sonny" Dean,.Director Department of General services FROM: Fran Boynton Powell, Purchasing Manage SUBJ: Award Bid #5007/Type I and II Asphalt Road and Bridge/Annual Contract BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Bid Opening Date: September 7, 1994 Advertising Dates: August 24, 31, 1994 Specifications Mailed to: Thirteen (13) Vendors Replies: Three (3) BID TABULATION BID TABULATION Dickerson of Florida Inc SEE ATTACHED BID Orlando, FL TAB SKEET Ranger Construction Ft Pierce, FL Martin Paving Daytona Beach, FL RECOMMENDATION: 1. Staff recovamends that the bid be awarded to Dickerson kerson of Florida Inc as the lowest, most responsible bidder meeting specifications. 2. Establish an Open End Contract with Dickerson of - Florida Inc with a not to exceed amount of $100,000.00 during the period. 3. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to renew this contract subject to satisfactory performance, zero cost increase, vendor acceptance, and the determination that renewal is in the best interest of the County. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved the award of Bid #5007 to Dickerson of Florida, Inc. with a not -to -exceed amount of $100,000, pursuant to recommendations of staff. OCTOBER 41 1994 6 E. Moved to Emergency Services District Meeting F. Bid #5015/Ready Mix Concrete/Road and Bridge The Board reviewed a Memorandum dated September 27, 1994: DATE: September 27, 1994 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: James E. Chandler, County Administrator H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Director Department of General Servi s FROM: Fran Boynton Powell, Purchasing Manager SUBJ: Award Bid #5015/Ready Mix Concrete Road and Bridge/Annual Contract BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Bid Opening Date: September 7, 1994 Advertisin Dates: Specifications Mailed to: August 1994 Replies: Ten ( Two (22))) Vendors VENDOR BID TOTAL Russell Concrete $141,500.00 Vero Beach, FL Rinker Materials $152,5-00.00 Vero Beach, FL RECOMMENDATION: 1. Staff recommends that the bid be awarded to Russell Concrete -as the lowest, most responsible bidder meeting specif cations. 2. Establish an Open End Contract with Russell Concrete with a not to exceed amount of $25,000.00 dur ng the periud GuLober 1, 1994 thru September 30 1995. Last year's expenditures were $is,0oo.00 3. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to renew this contract subject to satisfactory performance, zero cost increase vendor acceptance, and the determination that renewal is in the best interest of the County. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved the award of Bid #5015 to Russell Concrete with a not -to -exceed amount of $25,000, as recommended by staff. OCTOBER 4, 1994 7 Pg s R 9 3 P00F PA.vE kJ0 4 BOOK W PAGE 436 G. Floodplain Cut and Fill Balance Waiver for Indian River Apartments Planned Development The Board reviewed a Memorandum dated September 23, 1994: TO: James Chandler County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Directo and Roger D. Cain, P �— County Engineer FROM: David B. Cox, Px - Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Request for Floodplain Cut and Fill Balance Waiver for Indian River Apartments Planned Development REFERENCE: PD -94-11-13/94020072-005 DATE: September 23, 1994 CONSENT AGENDA Carter Associates on behalf of Indian River Holdings, Inc., the developers of Indian River Apartments Planned Development is requesting a waiver of the cut and fill balance requirement of Section 930.07(2)(d) of the Stormwater Management and Flood Protection Ordinance. Indian River Apartments received preliminary plat and plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 8, 1994. The project is located on Indian River Boulevard south of 14th Street and east of 3rd Court adjacent to Rock Ri,Age subdivision. The entire site, is located in special flood hazard area Zone AE with base flood elevations of 7.0 ft. and 8.0 ft. N.G.V.D. The ten year stillwater elevation is 3.8 ft. The proposed displacement of the floodplain below 4.0 ft. for which the waiver is requested is 22,009 cubic yards as indicated in the attached letter from the applicant's engineer dated September 23, 1994.. The project meets the cut and fill balance waiver criteria provided in Section 930.07(2)(d)1. of being situated in an estuarine environment within the 100 year floodplain along the Indian River and in staffs opinion it appears that all other Stormwater Management and Flood Protection Ordinance requirements can be met without adverse impact on other lands in the estuarine environment. A S.J.R.W.M.D. Management and Storage of Surface Waters Permit has been approved for the project. A request for a Land Development Permit waiver has been received by the Public Works Department. OCTOBER 4, 1994 8 Approve the cut and fill balance waiver request. Alternative No. 2 Deny the waiver request and require re -design to accomplish an on-site balance of cut and fill. ATION Staff recommends approval of Alternative No. 1. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved the cut and fill balance waiver request for Indian River Apartments Planned Development as recommended by staff. - H. Release of Utility Liens The Board reviewed a Memorandum dated September 28, 1994: TO: FROM: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS Lea R. Keller, CLA, County Attorney's Office . DATE: September 28, 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. Satisfaction of Impact Fee Extension: KOFKE 2. Phase III Water Special Assessment: HONEYCUTT MIBON 3. Summerplace Water Special Assessment: SEA SIDE HOMES 4. 12th Street Water Special Assessment: HARVEY KOFKE OCTOBER 4, 1994 0 H OK FAGS B� H OK ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved the release of the utility liens recommended by staff. LIEN RELATED DOCUMENTS ARE RECORDED -IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA I. Sebastian Office Lease Agreement W PAGE 438 The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 30, 1994: DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TIMU: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: H.T. "SONNY" DEAN, DIRECTOR-**? DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES SUWECT: -SEBASTIAN LEASED OFFICE SPACE - TAX COLLECTOR BACKGROUND: The former Tax Collector negotiated office space at Sebastian Square, in Sebastian. It is being paid from that budget. The lease is set to expire October 1, 1994 and Karl Zimmermann requested that this writer negotiate a new lease, since we were getting a better price for similar space in the same complex. ANALYSIS: We have accomplished that request and are now paying -the same price for all the leased area, which is $7.25 per square foot. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff is recommending renewal of the lease at an annual cost of $18,175.75 for 2,507 square feet. The monies for this cost are in the Tax Collector's budget. It is also requested that the Chairman be authorized to execute the applicable documents. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved renewal of the lease at an annual cost of $18,175.75 for 2,507 square feet, as recommended by staff. LEASE IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD OCTOBER 4, 1994 10 T. Agreement with IRC Council on Aging The Board reviewed a Memorandum of Agreement between Indian River County and the Indian River County Council on Aging, Inc.: ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved the Memorandum of Agreement as recommended by staff. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD DANNIE DECKER REQUEST TO SPEAK TO COMIVIISSION The Board reviewed a letter from Dannie Decker dated September 27, 1994: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25TH ST. VERO BEACH, FL. 32960 TO WHOM IT MAY CONGIMN, SEPTEMBER 27,19% DANNIE DECKER 2745 53RD AVE. VERO BEACH, FL 32966 SZ — 3 a 3 .�s�21 28 � SEp1gg4 ti g ptOa -� 0EE11'� I AM WRITING THIS LEITER SO I CAN BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 4, 1994. I WANT TO SPEAK TO THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING THE ISSUE OF MY DOGS. I BELIEVE THEY HAVE TAKEN THIS ISSUE FAR ENOUGIL MY DOC DID NO HARM TO ANYONE. I DO NOT DESERVE THE TREATMENT I AM RECEIVING FROM THE COUNTY. IF THE COUN'T'Y WANTS TO PUNISH ME FOR SUPPOSEDLY NOT FOLLOWING SOME CODE , THEN FINE ME AS ORDERED IN CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDERS AS OF AUGUST 1. 1994. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS OUT ON AN INNOCENT ANIldAL. I WOULD LIKE TO ENTER PAPERS SHOWTNO TI3E COUNTY HAS THEMSELVES BEEN THE ONES IN THE WRONG THANK YOU OCTOBER 4, 1994 11 800 �� FA16 E POOK UW Pal 446 Chairman Tippin advised that although the Board cannot intervene in the Court proceedings, Mr. Decker was welcome to speak. Dannie Decker, 2745 53rd Avenue, stressed that he is not asking for help but wanted the Board to know that his family and children have been negatively affected by the situation involving his dog. On April 16, 1994, he was issued a violation for his dogs running at large. He was not cited for vicious dogs, but people came to his house and told him the dog would be declared vicious because of complaints by the neighbors. Mr. Decker was appalled that the County could do this to him and he has taken it to Court. Tammy Phipps, Mr. Decker's -fiancee, pointed out that in all these years only 2 dogs in the county have been declared vicious. Mr. Decker realized the neighbors were upset and scared, but his dog only jumped the fence. He questioned why the County would take the dog away and destroy it just because it jumped the fence and barked at people. His dog did not. bite, growl or scratch anybody. He felt this is not the dog's fault and the dog should not be punished for his oversight. Furthermore, he could not understand why Animal Control staff would be allowed to sit in Court on this case and get paid for it out of taxpayers' money. Chairman Tippin asked Mr. Decker to keep himself under control. He emphasized that the Board has seen the file and the Code Enforcement Board is handling the matter. He then called for any other comments or pertinent questions. Mr. Decker advised that he was fired from the job he held for 3 years with American Cylinder because of this situation. Assistant County Attorney O'Brien emphasized that the Board has no jurisdiction in this matter_ which the Code Enforcement Board handles. Apparently the matter is now before Circuit Court and the Board cannot interfere. Mr. Decker responded that he was not asking the Board to take any action, but merely to look at the matter. Chairman Tippin advised that the Board will continue to look at the matter. NON-PROFIT TAX EXEMPT STATUS The Board reviewed a letter from James P. Wilson, Attorney, dated October 3, 1994: OCTOBER 4, 1994 12 JAMES P. WILSON ATTORNEY-AT-LAW JAMES P. WILSON MEMBER OF: FLORIDA BAR David C. Nolte, ASA Indian River Property Appraiser a 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 RE: Property Tax Exemption for Orange Blossom Village Dear David: 3625 20TH STREET • SUITE A P.O. Box 2454 VERO BEACU. Fiomi A 12961 (407) 567-3414 FAX (407) 567.3426 October 3, 1994 This office has been retained by Frank L.-Zorc, who has questioned your office's determination that Orange Blossom Village is entitled to exempt status from property tax assessment on the basis that they are a non-profit corporation. — As you know, Florida Statute Section 196.195 sets forth certain criteria which shal] be applied to your office's determination as to whether an applicant will be entitled to a tax exemption. As you are well aware, Mr. Zorc has requested, pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 119, commonly known as the "Florida Public Records Law", that your office release information from its files to determine whether or not the proper inquiry was made prior to the exemption being granted. I have supplied copies of Mr. Zorc's previous correspondence to you on this subject to refresh your recollection. Mr. Zorc has provided me with correspondence from your office wherein you claim that the records requested were exempt from disclosure under the public records law. I reviewed the statute that was cited in your letter, Florida Statute Section 201.022, and I feel that your reliance upon that statute is misplaced. Section 201.022, Florida Statutes, ..provides that certain records regarding consideration paid for interests in real property shall be exempt from disclosure under the public records law. The exemption from disclosure is specifically limited to records contained upon the return which states the actual consideration paid for the interest in real property. It has nothing to do with determination of whether or not the property qualifies for non-profit status and therefore exemption from taxes. Your application of Section 201.022, Florida Statutes, to Mr. Zorc's request is totally nonsensical as the price of real property in question has nothing to do with his request nor does it have. anything to do with the determination of non-profit and tax exempt status. Mr. Zorc does not care how much the property costs. However, the determination made by your office as to whether or not the property qualifies for exempt status is a process which is discoverable through the public records law. Your office simply can not grant tax exempt status to property under a ,state statute which requires that certain findings be specifically made without revealing the basis for those findings to the public. - The decision of whether or not to grant tax exempt status is appealable at the Value Adjustment Board. I presume that such an appeal could be made by a member of the public, or by the applicant, depending on the determination made by your office. I am not aware of any law which would require you to make certain findings and then conceal the results of those findings from the public, while granting or denying tax exempt status to an individual or to a corporation. OCTOBER 4, 1994 13 ' BOOK mA BOOK U3 PAGE 444 David C. Nolte, ASA October 3, 1994 Page Two. I am sure you are aware that Mr. Zorc, or any other concerned tax payer has a right to file a lawsuit so that the Circuit Court can decide whether or not the record ' requested falls under the recognized, exception to the public record law. In the event a member of the public is successful in obtaining release of records that a government official has attempted to withhold under the public records exception, such member of the public would be entitled to such reasonable attorney's fees incurred in forcing the official to reveal those records which should properly be made public. Therefore, I urge you to reconsider your previous decision and allow Mr. Zorc to review your department's rile to determine whether or not your department made the proper finding prior to awarding tax exempt status to the Orange Blossom Village. Thank you for your considcration. u cc: Indian River County Commission Mr. Frank L. Zorc Frank Zorc, 2501 27th Avenue, thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak and stated that he just wants the right to inspect the public records covering non—profit tax exemption status, particularly a retirement village with offices in Atlanta, Georgia. He was told that he could not see documents dealing with the exemption status and on September 10, 1994, he wrote to Property Appraiser David Nolte asking to review the records before the tax rolls closed. However,: Mr. Nolte refused to open the records to him which is why he is appealing to the Board. He felt the taxpayers have the right to access these records. James P. Wilson, Attorney representing Mr. Zorc, maintained the records compiled by the County should be made public with certain exceptions. He emphasized that they have no option but to go to Circuit Court if their request is denied. Assistant County Attorney O'Brien advised that these exemptions are renewed each year unless waived and the applicant must file a financial history. He agreed with Attorney Wilson that the statute regarding non-profit exemption states that these are public records; however, the Property Appraiser is an independent constitutional officer and the Board has no right to compel him. OCTOBER 4, 1994 14 Commissioner Adams suggested that Mr. Nolte be advised to allow Mr. Zorc and Attorney Wilson access to the records they are seeking. Chairman Tippin stated that the consensus was that he have a conversation with Appraiser Nolte regarding this matter. Attorney Wilson expressed his appreciation for the Board's time and action. PUBLIC HEARING WATER EXPANSION PLAN - PHASE V - RESOLUTION III The Board reviewed a Memorandum dated September 23, 1994: DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1994 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTS !/"f1'?"Pt— DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES PREPARED C/ JAMES D.CHASTOLITNY7V AND STAFFED MANAGER OF ASS PROJECTS BY: DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES SUBJECT: WATER EXPANSION PLAN - PHASE V RESOLUTION III - PUBLIC HEARING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. UW -93 -33 -DS BACKGROUND On September 13, 1994, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners approved Resolutions 94-110 (Resolution I) and 94-111 (Resolution II), which contained the preliminary assessment roll and established the date of the public hearing for the subject project. Property owners have been notified of the public hearing by certified mail. Resolution 94-110 was published in the PRESS JOURNAL on September 17, 1994. (See attached agenda item and minutes for the above meeting.) ANALYSIS 4 Design of the water distribution system is complete. Approval of the attached Resolution III will confirm and approve the preliminary assessment. Informational meetings were held for the property owners on September 21, September 27, and September 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the County Commission Chambers. Attached are Resolutions I and II for the assessment project. The attached map displays the area to benefit from the assessment project. The project will generally serve the following described areas: OCTOBER 4, 1994 is r-� goo PAGE POOK 3 PnuE 44 Subdivision Unit Lots IDs Location ------------7------------------------------------------------------- Glendale Park 44 21 South of 8th Street to (a portion of) 6th Street, 13th and 14th Avenues Oslo Park Oslo Park Grovenor Estates 179 124 North side 7th Street Street SW, SW 3 120 74 4 116 85 5 163 129 6 199 154 7 209 127 of Oslo Road, SW, to 9th to 12th Avenue 13th Street SW, to 17th Street SW, 17th Court SW, to 27th Avenue SW 1 9th Street Street SW 2 31st Avenue Avenue SW 2A 391 329 SW, to 15th SW, to 39th Non -platted Parcels 30 30 Throughout the above areas ------------------------------------------------------------------ Total 1451 1073 The total estimated project cost is $1,945,240.46, less a non -assessed transmission main cost of $62,445.00. The total cost to be assessed is $1,882,795.46. The cost per square foot is $0.152621. Ninety-eight percent of the properties are substandard or "undersized," according to Indian River County's Comprehensive Plan and the County Public Health Unit, Division of Environmental Health, which require that new lots utilizing well and septic systems be a minimum of one-half acre. If served by a public water system, the lot may be reduced to one-quarter acre in size. Lots not meeting these minimum standards are called "undersized lots." RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached resolution. The hour of 9:05 a.m. having passed, the Assistant County Attorney announced that the public hearing has been properly advertised on September 16, 1994 and September 23, 1994 as follows: OCTOBER 4, 1994 16 VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF, FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press-Joumal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being In the . Court, was pub- lished In said newspaper in the issues of M2 Afflant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River coun- ty, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. • M •t Y JIM& 29 C N' �+1997 i1 •i(472 i ••,,�`OF FLO4��'�� before me this day o D. 19 SPRAGUE, NOTARY PURLIC, Covmission Number: CC30/0572 Notary: BARBARA C. SPRAGUE 0 Tne Coo of kdffl 5=dy,Of � � p noft ofPIJ�IC HEI�RNO scheduled for 90 A.M. an I �uasa� • �7cmw 4, 198 I r�MrtlaMt ieladn9_ it a m WAIEH W"IGE TO PHASE V OF THE WATER MAN EXTENSION GROWTH PAW, end p� for spedal assessment Ilene to be merle Any who -On th@ any decisbn witch r be made at ft wi need to enetre- ilmt a wabatlm record of the proceemp b meds, which Is ttbtlmorq end wide upon which the appeel baWi thIs t Anyone who needs a epedd eooarrrodetion for with imtk t�ilea 0Act Counts the Cos Anwicene A) CaordiWor at 567- rt�50�0O. gE,,xt. 408, at 48 hours in adranoe of the Sept 1S, M 19%1' °i 1131874 Steve Moler of Masteller & Moler, Inc., explained that Phase V covers 4 specific areas: the Grovenor Estates area, just south of Oslo Road; Oslo Park, Units 3 through 7; Oslo Park, which does not have unit numbers; and two streets in Glendale Park just south of 8th Street. There are 4 discontiguous areas in this project that are all covered under this one assessment. Utilities Director Terry Pinto explained that the project is being broken up into 3 contracts in order to give an opportunity to some of the smaller contractors to bid in order not to knock out the local contractors because it is such a large project. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. John Hett of 4820 48th Place, President of Stolle Development Corporation which is responsible for 6% of the assessment for the whole water project to the tune of about $106,000, did not feel the 3 -day notice was adequate time to prepare for this public hearing. OCTOBER 4, 1994 17 BOOK ZJ FAGE boa `3 FAu 446 He asked that his part of the assessment be deferred. There are 5 different parcels being assessed which are contiguous but not enjoined, and he asked for clarification on whether they would have guaranteed access to the 30' Indian River Farms Water Control District drainage ditch right-of-way that sits in the front of the property. Mr. Hett wanted assurance that -if they pay for this assessment, they are going to have access to all the parcels because they want to sell the lots individually. He would like the opportunity to sit down and research this with the Water Control District and talk with County staff a little bit more. Another concern is whether any portion of the assessment might be in lieu of impact fees and, if so, whether they would get a credit on any of that money when and if they develop the property. Director Pinto explained that the portion of the project that is considered a master plan size line is extracted out of the portion of the project that is assessed. These portions were removed to eliminate any administrative confusion later on. Staff feels there is access to the property and that there is a benefit. However, staff recognizes the large parcels that Mr. Hett and others have and they only assessed a maximum of 150 foot depth anywhere on this project. There are more linear feet per total square footage than most of the other projects, which raises the per square footage cost somewhat. In some of the other assessments, staff is going back as much as 200 feet for some of the deeper lots with smaller frontages. In this project, there are many 50 foot lots that only go 130 feet deep, which raises the cost per square foot. Commissioner Adams understood that if each one of -the parcels were owned separately, there still would be adequate access to get to each one, and Director Pinto replied there would be access. Charles A. Weber, Jr. of 1146 35th Avenue SW, affirmed his support of the Grovenor Estates project. Mark Tripson, 5020 12th Street, secretary at Jo -Bar Farms, Inc., inquired if they would be guaranteed water for their entire piece of property. Director Pinto advised they certainly would be guaranteed water for whatever portion is being assessed. The entire system is master planned for the entire service area. For example, if you are being assessed for 150 feet of property, your guarantee is that service is available for that 150 feet. Hurley Roundtree, 6566 1st Street SW, asked for assurance that his grove is exempt from the assessment and Steve Moler stated that Mr. Roundtree's grove was not included in this assessment. OCTOBER 4, 1994 18 � ® r B. J. McCullers, 650 13th Avenue, presented letters from several neighbors in favor of the water project. He stated that he has better water in his home than the County's water but he would "bite the bullet". Mr. McCullers inquired how the money was used that was loaned to the Indian River County South Municipal Water Taxing District in 1979 by the Farmers Home Administration. He understood it was to be used to fund the cost of a master plan of that area by Beindorf & Associates, but felt those funds may have been used in connection with the plan for getting water to the Grand Harbor project. OCTOBER 4, 1994 19 mor � F,E 447 1 1 1 O 0-3O l J N N 0 s- 9 t ' LEGEND a � r LL�JYL7Tt'S1JII/79Q�3�'/7M7AXAISIJP�CT ZEM7rjWBaJW24RYZFFRA4VMCFEV �'�' LEJN7TESE.17'S17/V6WAT6PL1AE3 ` - QSIL7TFSEX/STIN6/9RENYD4ANf5 3 fDDM7WMIZ57WWA7ZW . PLANT ` ! LM"A=S7MA&-UAW ® DENOlESWCA770VNf 0rfX/S7JN9 + [ITdJTYfRAA�CNLTES,fiLE TAtCE S q iJ DENOTES twAnaly IIC aF o771ER EXLSTING. WATER SYSTEMS fVBV0WPRa9aSWAWWXWAW (S75TEM LAraff �? fZEW0TE,' A90VSMPI/ASE'SFAW LMYZWAAV c,� A?OPOS2DA'I4.SES73gQOC! . 6A4UWV EVATLDS7bi4AGE'TAW JROPOSEV ENOTES LOCATION Of PANSEZ AND PNAIrZ s ATER TREATMENT PLANT fo�v TES PROPOSED AVA wz wATER JS=AMLAraff j r a � • ' �i7E7N7TESA4Q�OSEDA'G7SEaf�PE yft=AA= �ISAWU PR2?°OSEDANASF3 750,00G ELEVATED S7LWAW UAW NOTE, A4L IYAM?L/NES=AGf MOVATED ARE `• P AND SMAU" INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, SOUTH TAX DISTRICT ' WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ' ALTERNATIVE ND. 192 PROPOSED WATER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIS'JTM SYSTEM LAYOUT ORTE+lARCf: E7€ .W� �a 8166 FIBUOIE 6!M R • 1 VERO BEAC 9 t ' LEGEND a � r LL�JYL7Tt'S1JII/79Q�3�'/7M7AXAISIJP�CT ZEM7rjWBaJW24RYZFFRA4VMCFEV �'�' LEJN7TESE.17'S17/V6WAT6PL1AE3 ` - QSIL7TFSEX/STIN6/9RENYD4ANf5 3 fDDM7WMIZ57WWA7ZW . PLANT ` ! LM"A=S7MA&-UAW ® DENOlESWCA770VNf 0rfX/S7JN9 + [ITdJTYfRAA�CNLTES,fiLE TAtCE S q iJ DENOTES twAnaly IIC aF o771ER EXLSTING. WATER SYSTEMS fVBV0WPRa9aSWAWWXWAW (S75TEM LAraff �? fZEW0TE,' A90VSMPI/ASE'SFAW LMYZWAAV c,� A?OPOS2DA'I4.SES73gQOC! . 6A4UWV EVATLDS7bi4AGE'TAW JROPOSEV ENOTES LOCATION Of PANSEZ AND PNAIrZ s ATER TREATMENT PLANT fo�v TES PROPOSED AVA wz wATER JS=AMLAraff j r a � • ' �i7E7N7TESA4Q�OSEDA'G7SEaf�PE yft=AA= �ISAWU PR2?°OSEDANASF3 750,00G ELEVATED S7LWAW UAW NOTE, A4L IYAM?L/NES=AGf MOVATED ARE `• P AND SMAU" INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, SOUTH TAX DISTRICT ' WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ' ALTERNATIVE ND. 192 PROPOSED WATER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIS'JTM SYSTEM LAYOUT ORTE+lARCf: E7€ .W� �a 8166 FIBUOIE 6!M R Director Pinto understood the original district was set up back in 1979 to fund the original study on accommodating the south county with water, and that was all the money was used for. He did not remember the exact cost of the study, but he understood the original plan was paid for by the Taxing District out of a $10,000,000 loan from Farmers Home Administration. The plan was prepared by Beindorf & Associates and was just a master plan. Then the County hired Sverdrop & Parcel. The -south county wastewater treatment plant was built and lines were constructed to service some portions of the south county after the County enacted a new master plan that would look at servicing the entire county. It should be understood that all of the areas where the master plan lines have gone are funded strictly through impact fees and none of these properties being assessed will pay any portion of capital for capacity of the master plan lines and the plant. Now the entire county is master planned and the plan has been upgraded as we've gone along. Mr. McCullers also asked why they were put back on 13th Avenue when they had believed there would be water in that area right away, and Director Pinto advised that one of the first things the County had to do was to get the master plan size lines established throughout the county and then devise the phasing projects to fill in all of the areas to have the actual service. The big lines were laid out throughout the county and now the County is going through a phasing process and just doing the areas that are set forth in the phases. Mr. McCullers then inquired why the taxpayers of Indian River County now pay to have it done all over again, and Director Pinto explained that we did not do it all over again, just.updated it. The original plan only took into account a very small service area and did not consider the real development points throughout the County. Director Pinto also advised that Grand Harbor was required to fund the construction of their own water lines so none of that cost was involved with any of the Farmers Home Administration money or any of the other money that the County borrowed. Mr. McCullers then inquired about the method the County is planning to use to put the pipe through with regard to the driveways in the area, and Director Pinto advised the County is requiring the contractor to bore under the driveways so that they are not disrupted, unless there is some reason why the contractor indicates to the County that it is not possible. In that case, the County would authorize the contractor to cut the driveway. If that OCTOBER 4, 1994 21 P00lS �� FAGE �I� had to be done, the cutting would be done all the way back to a joint, to avoid extra joints in the driveway. "Duke" Oster, Utilities engineer, explained there are different methods which can be used for going under driveways, but that decision is left to the contractor with the understanding that he must have the County's approval because one method is not allowed. Mr. Oster stressed that the main consideration regarding the size of distribution lines is fire protection. If the County was not concerned with fire protection, we could use smaller lines; however, the system is designed to deliver fire flow throughout the County. He also advised that people should understand that they are not being assessed on linearfeet of the cost for each specific street but for linear feet of the entire project based on total square footage. Therefore, the size of the main in front of your property does not affect your assessment as a whole, you are getting the same benefit as everyone else as far as water availability --for consumption and for fire flow. John Colegrave, 715 13th Avenue, was in favor of the water but felt it would behoove the Commission to study the distribution of the 1979 Farmers Home Administration funds. Bill Barnhouse, 706 13th Avenue, stated that he has been trying to get water in his neighborhood for 10 or 12 years but would like to see an investigation of the FHA funds. Mr. Barnhouse also inquired when the decision would be made. Chairman Tippin stated that the Board would make the decision to proceed today and then the bids will be received. Faith Fried, 966 34th Avenue SW in Grovenor Estates, agreed it will be good -for Grovenor Estates to have its own water, -sewage and roads but has a personal problem in that she is allergic to the chemicals in city water. She inquired whether she would have any assurance that she would be allowed to keep her well or, should the well go dry, dig another one for personal health reasons. Director Pinto replied that this assessment does not mandate connection to the water system. The cost of the lines are assessed, but connection is at your option: If your well goes dry, the permitting of wells is handled by the Health Department. There are provisions for connection to water and for connection to wastewater to plead hardship because of a health problem. Kevin Hawkins, 4604 Bethel Creek Drive, stated that he has approximately 130 lots in Oslo Park and is in favor of the water line; however, he is objecting to the cost of the project. His assessment in Phase III came to $.115 a square foot and now the proposed Phase V assessment has jumped up 28% to $.1525. The Phase OCTOBER 4, 1994 22 III project is substantially done and coming on line and that was $.1149 a square foot. From Phase II to Phase III the assessment went up around 20% and now we're actually about 60% above Phase II. He questioned the accelerating costs and stressed that the water assessments in .Oslo Park are going to be more than 500 of the assessed value of the lots. Mr. Hawkins urged the Commission to take a look at the costs for the entire water expansion project and thanked the Commissioners for their consideration. Mr. Chastain addressed Mr. Hawkins' concerns and explained it is difficult to compare one project to the next. For Phase I the average square footage of the properties served was 15,724 square feet. For Phase V the average square footage of the properties served is 11,416 square feet. In Phase I we had 15,700,000 square feet of assessment and Phase V only has 12,318,000 square feet, so it is not a fair comparison to say Phase V is $.15 a square foot and 40 or s_o.percent higher than Phase I. Director Pinto emphasized that this is not a cost of government but a cost to government. We have set this up so no one engineering firm is doing all of the projects and to keep the phase sizes close to the same. It is set up to make it attractive enough to get competitive bidding, and fair enough to keep all of the consulting firms on sort of an even basis so that one is not getting more work than the other. When the projects are bid, we are fortunate enough in Indian River County that we get a large _ participation in competitive bidding, anywhere from 5 to 10 or 12 bidders, with bidders from local contractors and from contractors out of Michigan. One of the problems that we run into -involves the time in getting the project approved, which means that the difference between our estimates of the cost and the actual cost varies a great deal, but it should be understood that the numbers being discussed today are the maximum numbers that can be assessed. Any comparison should be based on linear feet of pipe with a reference to the total square footage of the property. This project has a lot of linear feet of pipe and minimal linear feet which is being funded through impact fees so that virtually everything in this project is being assessed. Mr. Hawkins still urged the Commission to compare what we have been paying for these various factors of construction, engineering, and administration, because he does not see any justification why the price per square foot is going up 28% from the other 3 phases. Attorney James Wilson stated that he represents Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jacobs, owner of property on the outer edge of the assessment district near Grovenor Estates. Mr. Jacobs' address is 3590 11th OCTOBER 4, 1994 23 rM BOOK JJ F,1 E � EOOK W I -AGE 452 Street SW and he has lived there since 1981. Mr. Jacobs does not oppose the water project but his is not a substandard lot described as a public health hazard; adjacent to those parts of the project that do need public water. The average assessments for these parcels are probably less than $2,000; however, Mr. Jacobs' assessment for 2 acres which contains one single-family regular 4 - bedroom home, is $13,272.99. Mr. Pinto will tell you that the assessments are on a per square foot basis which is a good basis if you have equal uses for the parcels. When you look at a larger parcel that could be divided or subdivided, a per square foot basis makes sense because that property can be subdivided into many small parcels and the cost per parcel when it is subdivided becomes the same as everybody else's cost. Those larger parcels are subject to development and must comply with the Comp Plan by placing those areas in an urban service district rather than an outside district. Mr. Jacobs cannot subdivide his property as his home is in the middle of 2 acres and he cannot create additional lots to reduce the per unit cost of these water lines. Mr. Jacobs is obviously in the minority because the vast majority of the people here are living on smaller lots and they are going to have smaller assessments. Mr. Jacobs' impact to the water system on his 2 -acre parcel, however, is no different than the impact of a 75 -foot or 50 -foot lot with a home on it. Only the new lots that are developing can be forced to hook up as they develop. Despite the fact that we have identified public health risks, you are not forcing people to hook up, you are just forcing them to pay for the water lines so they are available at some point if they voluntarily hook up or tf, under your ordinances, a situation is triggered through a building permit or otherwise, which would force them to hook up. In Mr. Jacobs' case, the water lines are not going to be far from his home. In the event he sells his property in the future or decides to apply for building permits to expand the use of his property, the County could, at that time, force him to hook up and pay his impact fee, together with the cost of the assessment for the water lines; in other words, the $13,000 cost would have to be factored into the other costs. At this point, this is a tremendous burden upon him to pay this amount of money just for a water line to be run when his impact is very minimal and the chance of recovering the money through increased value of his property or through the use of it or subdivision is virtually nonexistent. For the smaller lots, there is no question that their assessment cost probably will be recovered by the increase in value to their property but it's not the same proportional increase to Mr. Jacobs' OCTOBER 4, 1994 24 property. Essentially, what we are asking you to do is to exclude Mr. Jacobs because he is not a public health threat, he doesn't need water, and taking him out of this district will not affect the provision of service to those areas that really need to be included within that district. Commissioner Eggert remarked that Mr. Jacobs may not wish to subdivide at this time,.but he can subdivide should he wish to do SO. Attorney Wilson responded that Mr. Jacobs would have to plat a road down one of the boundaries or through the center of the property. Director Pinto advised that the Board has set a policy that would assess a maximum of 2 acres for a single lot with a specific depth. If you do not assess the larger property owners at least to a maximum of 2 acres, you are penalizing the small property owners because square footage represents the linear feet requirements in order to service a property. Attorney Wilson stated there are 5 -acre parcels next to Mr. Jacobs that are only assessed for 2 acres with the back 2 acres not being assessed which have twice the impact as his, but which are being assessed for the same amount. Those parcels are all 325 feet wide, where Mr. Jacobs' property is 169 feet wide. County development regulations call for a 60 foot right-of-way for a road so any road would have to go straight down the middle of this 2 - acre parcel. If you take 60 feet out of the middle, that leaves two 50 -foot deep lots which you would not be able to build on because you need 25 -foot run setbacks and 20 -foot back setbacks under current County subdivision regulations. The other large parcels are being assessed for only the front portion, and Mr. Jacobs' assessment is nearly as high as the largest piece of property in this assessment district. Chairman Tippin raised the possibility of applying the 150 - foot rule to Mr. Jacobs' property. Mr. Wilson responded that essentially Mr. Jacobs would be paying about three-quarters of what the 5 -acre parcels are paying but he has less than one-half the property. Director Pinto stated that it is obvious that Mr. Jacobs can build a larger house than the people with 50 -foot lots and there truly is more benefit than the 50 -foot lot owner. If the benefit is not actual consumption, it is fire flow. We are building the water line and the dollars are being spent and if you exempt someone, it only carries over to someone else. This specific OCTOBER 4, 1994 25 Board PAGE 454 example is what drove us to the 2 -acre formula. It is very much like all of the other properties that were in the other district. Commissioner Eggert emphasized that you cannot treat a 2 -acre parcel one way in this project and differently in another project unless there is really a very special reason for it. Director Pinto suggested that if you assumed this parcel was part of the neighboring properties, you could go the same depth that they are being assessed which is around 320 feet. Mr. Wilson advised that Mr. Jacobs would be perfectly happy if the Board would consider assessing the front 150 feet of his property, reducing the assessment to less than $4,000. Commissioner Adams noted that the assessment then would be approximately $8,100 which puts it on an even keel with the other multi -acreage property owners. Bruce Barkett, attorney representing Timber Ridge, presented a sketch that he prepared and explained that Timber Ridge is being assessed for_.two streets -- 7th Street SW which is approximately 4.5 acres, 1,320 feet long, and 10th Avenue which is another 4.5 acres, 1,320 feet. Timber Ridge will not get its water from either of these lines, but from Rebel Road. The project will probably benefit from the line running on 7th Street SW which could help with looping and water flows, but the project will not benefit in any way from the line running along 10th Avenue, north and south. This is basically a subdivision expansion project. That piece of property is only 220 feet wide and it can't be developed residentially. Timber Ridge doesn't have any objection to paying its assessment on the 7th Street, SW property, where they are being assessed for- 150 depth at $30,000; however, they -do have an objection to being assessed for the 10th Avenue line because that doesn't provide them any benefit. Chairman Tippin inquired if it has already been determined definitely that Timber Ridge will have access from Rebel Road and Mr. Barkett replied that it's as definite as it can be. Director Pinto explained that, if it can be proven that there's absolutely no benefit, it shouldn't be assessed. However, if it can be determined that the property could be developed in any fashion and would benefit, then they should be assessed. Andrew Mustapick, of 700 Timberidge Trail, Vero Beach, advised the Board that all of Timber Ridge's development is going to be a planned unit development which they intend to wall off. They are going to come in off 20th Avenue and Rebel Road and the community OCTOBER 4, 1994 26 will be completely self-contained. The only possible use that Timber Ridge could have would be for a looping system which might benefit them in some way. What they are being asked to do is to pay twice for water lines. Arlene Zorc of 4 Seahorse Lane, Vero Beach, explained that her property on 795 12th Avenue backs up to the nursery but is zoned residential. Everything else is zoned commercial and the most you could ever do with it is put a minimal house on it. The $7,383 assessment, together with the cost of water hookup, would be approximately $9,000 just to get the water there for the privilege of building one minimal house. Commissioner Eggert noted that the property is zoned to allow a multi -family residence. Mrs. Zorc could not imagine anyone doing something like that as it's all commercial -- repair shop, auto repair, etc. It's just not an ideal% situation to build multi -family residential. Director Pinto pointed out that the assessment already has been reduced to 150 feet. Property Appraiser David Nolte advised this parcel of 119,000 square feet had been assessed for $18,000, and was reduced to 89,250 square feet using the 150 foot rule, which reduced the assessment to $13,621. There being no others who wished to be heard, Chairman Tippin closed the public hearing. Andy Mustapick, Jr. asked if he might comment and Chairman Tippin responded that the public hearing had been closed but he would reopen it to allow Mr. Mustapick to address the Commissioners. Mr. Mustapick, Jr. explained that the line along 7th Avenue simply provides Timber Ridge with a loop back system and there is no other benefit. He understood the intent was for those who benefit to pay for their share in -terms of how much they benefit. He asked that Timber Ridge just be required to pay for the line on 7th Avenue SW. Commissioner Adams remarked that everyone who files a development plan in the County sincerely wants to develop and expects to get it done, but the Board cannot assume that it will be done. Sometimes something happens where they have not been able to follow through on the plans and the question of how to make it fair is a big frustration for the Board. Chairman Tippin then moved that the resolution be passed with. two exceptions; one that the Jacobs' property assessment be changed OCTOBER 4, 1994 27 ROOKPAGE 455 C1 ' R00� PAGE56 to 320 feet deep by 160 times the frontage, and one that the Mustapick property be assessed only for 7th Street SW. Commissioner Eggert responded that she could not second the Motion, and Commissioner Adams inquired about the Zorc piece. CHAIRMAN TIPPIN STATED THAT THE MOTION DIES FOR LACK OF A SECOND, and asked for another motion. :i 90 O ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved Resolution 94-126, confirming the special assessments in connection with Phase V of the Water Main Extension Growth Plan and providing for special assessment liens to be made of record, with the following exceptions: (1) changing the Jacobs property to 3201 X 16911 removing 6001 from the 19th Avenue line and assessing for 6951; and (2) changing the Mustapick (Timber Ridge) property to be assessed only for 7th Street SW. Public Hearing (Third Reso. ) 0/18/94(n®®op11aaa83 Vlc/DC IN THE RECORDS Or Cl ERK CIRCUIT COO , INDIAN RIVER 00"FIS►. RESOLUTION NO. 94-_� A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH PHASE V OF THE WATER MAIN EXTENSION GROWTH PLAN AND PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIENS TO BE MADE OF RECORD. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County has, by Resolution No. 94-110, adopted September 13, 1994, determined to make special assessments against certain properties to be OCTOBER 4, 1994 28 serviced by Phase V of the Water Main Extension Growth Plan of the Lo County; and 0 WHEREAS, said resolution described the manner in which said '4 0 special. assessments shall be made and how said special assessments are -= - to be paid; and is ' WHEREAS, the resolution was published in the Vero Beach Press ro Journal, as required by Section 206.04, Indian River County Code; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County passed Resolution No. 94-111 on September 13, 1994, which set ' a time and place for a public hearing at which the owners of the properties to be assessed and other interested persons would have the chance to be heard as to any and all complaints as to said project and said special assessments, and "for the Board to act as required by Section 206.07, Indian River County Code; and _ WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of the public hearing was published in the Press Journal Newspaper on Friday, September 16, 1994, and Friday, September 23, 1994 (twice one week apart; the last being at least one week prior to the hearing) , as required by Section 206.06, Indian River County Code; and WHEREAS, the land owners of record were mailed notices at least ten days prior to the hearing, as required by Section 206.06, Indian '— . O River County Code; and GIN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River 0 County on Tuesday, October 4, 1994, at 9:05 a.m. conducted the public o W hearing with regard to the special assessments, m NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows: 1. The special assessments shown on the attached assessment roll are hereby confirmed and approved, and shall remain legal, valid, and binding first liens against the properties assessed until paid in full. 2. The County will record the special assessments and this resolution, which describes the properties assessed and the amounts of the special assessments, on the public records, which shall constitute prima facie evidence of the validity of the special assessments. OCTOBER 4, 1994 29 BOOK fAfE7 11 BOOK 93 PAGE 458 RESOLUTION NO. 94- 1 ti 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 John W. Tippin Aye Vice Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Absent Commissioner Richard N. Bird Absent Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 4 day of October, 1994. BOARD OF AUNTY COMMIB$IONERS INDIAN RIV R. GOUNTY ORIDA t: By G " Jo n r. Jeffre {. Bart , Clerk �/ Chairman SCHEDULING OF EMPLOYEE APPEAL HEARING The Board reviewed a Memorandum dated September 2.9, 1994: TO: Board of County CommissionersDATE: September 29, 1994 FELE: SUBJECT: Employee Appeal FROM: James E. Chandler County Administrator REFERENCES: A request has been received to set a date for a Board Appeal Hearing of my determination upholding the demotion of a Buildings and Grounds employee. The Administrative Policy Manual requires the hearing be within 30 days. It is requested that at the October 4, 1994 meeting, the Board consider establishing the date and time for the hearing. OCTOBER 49 1994 30 Upon being advised that Commissioners Macht and Bird would be back in town on October 17th, the Board scheduled this hearing for Wednesday, October 19, 1994, at 9:00 A.M. COUNTY OWNED LAND SWAP WITH ANDY MUSTAPICK The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 28, 1994: DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 1994 TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: H.T. "SONNY" DEAN, DIRECTO DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICE SUBJECT: COUNTY OWNED LAND SWAP BACKGROUND: Mr. Andy Mustapick, part owner of Timber Ridge has made a proposal to swap a piece of property owned by him for a parcel the exact same size owned by the County. Attached is a map depicting the location of the two properties which are adjacent to the old landfill, at 1st Street SW off Old Dixie Highway. The property belongs to our Utility Department and they agree with swap. RE9.0 ENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval and requests authorization to publicize the proposed swap as required by Florida State Statue 125.37. A resolution will be brought back to the Board for their approval. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved publicizing the land swap with Andy Mustapick as required by Florida Statute 125.37, as recommended by staff. OCTOBER 4, 1994 31 BOOK 93 PAGE 459 BOOK W PAGE 460 DISTRICT 5 TRAFFIC IlVIPACT FEES/CITY OF VERO BEACH The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 23, 1994: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Direct SUBJECT: Request from City of Vero Beach for District 5 Traffic Impact Fees - 21st Street Widening from 19th Avenue to 14th Avenue REF. LETTER: Monte Falls to James Davis dated Sept. 9, 1994 DATE: September 23, 1994 FILE: 21SRWIDE.AGN DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The City of Vero Beach Engineering Department is currently designing three lane widening improvements to 21st Street between 19th Avenue and 14th Avenue. At this time, the city is requesting a $350,000 allocation from the District 5 Traffic Impact Fee Fund to implement project construction. This project was considered by the MPO on May 11, 1994(minutes excerpt attached) and approved. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Staff has prepared a 5 -Year cash flow chart for each Traffic Impact Fee District so that project funding can be tracked. The chart was prepared placing the project in the FY96/97. The City would like to accelerate the funding to FY94/95. A recent detailed review of the cash flow chart by staff indicates that the funding can be accelerated without a significant impact to the program. RECO�DATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends that District -5 Traffic Impact Fee funding in the amount of $350,000 be approved for the 21st 'Street widening project during the 1994/95 Fiscal Year. Funding to be from Fund 101-155-541. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved the District 5 Traffic Impact Fee funding in the amount of $350,000 for the 21st Street widening project during the 1994/95 fiscal year, as recommended by staff. OCTOBER 4, 1994 32 PETITION WATER SERVICE/10TH COURT SW The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 23, 1994: DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1994 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS®RVICES FROM: TERRANCE G. PINrJ-40 DIRECTOR OF UTILITY n PREPARED JAMES D. CHASTAeILIMTY AND STAFFED MANAGER OF ASSPROJECTS BY: DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES SUBJECT: PETITION WATER SERVICE - 10TH COURT, SW (SOUTH OF 9TH STREET SW/OSLO ROAD) INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. UW -93 -29 -DS RESOLUTION IV - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL On February 22, 1994, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution III, No. 94-36, for the preliminary assessment roll on the above -referenced project. Construction of the project has been completed. We are now ready to begin customer connections and request the Board of County Commissioners' approval of the final assessment roll (see attached minutes and Resolution III). ANALYSIS The preliminary assessment was for an estimated cost of $35,845.79, which equated to $0.09870278024 per square foot of property assessed. The -final assessment (see attached Resolution IV and the accompanying assessment roll) is in the amount of $33,302.66, which equates to a cost of $0.085574 per square foot. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve adoption of Resolution IV. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), adopted Resolution 94-127, certifying "as - built" costs in connection with a water main extension to 10th Court, SW (South of 9th Street, SW/Oslo Road). OCTOBER 4, 1994 33 100K 93 PAGE 461 1 `3 F'AcE46 As Built* (Final Reso.) 1 1, -- *Adding one One Extra Parcel to Assessment Roll I. IN THE RECORDS OF JEFFREY K. BARTON CLERK C RCUIICOURT RESOLUTION No. 84- 12 7 INDIAN RIVER CO., FLA. A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING "AS -BUILT" COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH A WATER MAIN EXTENSION TO 10TH COURT, SW (SOUTH OF 9TH STREET, SW/OSLO ROAD) AND SUCH OTHER CONSTRUCTION co NECESSITATED BY SUCH PROJECT/ PROVIDING FOR FORMAL cri COMPLETION DATE, AND DATE FOR PAYMENT WITHOUT C3 PENALTY AND INTEREST. CT v WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River county determined that water improvements for properties located within the area of the 10th Court Water Main Extension are necessary to promote the public welfare of the county; and � • WHEREAS, on Tuesday, February 22, 1994, the Board held a public r o hearing at which time and place the owners of property to be assessed v appeared'before the Board to be heard as to the propriety and advis- ability of making such improvements; and WHEREAS, after such public hearing was held the County Commission adopted Resolution No. 94-36, 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. 94-36, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as followss 1. Resolution No. 94-36 is modified as follows: The completion date ' for the referenced project and the last da that a Y payment may be made avoiding interest and penalty charges is ninety days after passage of this resolution. 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. 0 94-36 shall be as shown on the attached Exhibit "A" and shall '— O include one additional parcel tb-be included on a voluntary basis, Ce) C91 i.e., #25-33-39-00006-0040-00022.4 which is owned by Charles Henry, CC -1 O Jr. and Lynette M. Wiggins, shown as attached Exhibit "B." N GJ CA) OCTOBER 4, 1994 34 M IM M 4. The assessments shall stand confirmed and shall be legal, valid, and binding first liens against the property against which such assessments are made until paid. S. The assessments shown on Exhibit "A," attached to Resolution No. 94-36, 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 assessment shown on Exhibit "B,{' attached to this.resolution, shall be recorded on the public records of Indian River County, and this lien shall remain prima facie evidence of a binding first lien against the property shown. 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 John W. Tippin Aye Vice Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Absent Commissioner Richard N. Bird Absent Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye - Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 4 day of October, 1994. ; ^C BOARD OF COUNWtOMM,iSSIONERS INDIAN: RIVER''0i1 VY., kLORIDA Attests By • o n Tipp t; • , �Je 're!R. BartClerk t"p Chairman r •, D, e Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Final Assessment Rollo.-XLO' 11RG d Exhibit "B" - one Additional Parcel to be Assessed OCTOBER 4, 1994 35 1P00F 93 PAGE 463 ROOF W FAGS k - LICENSE FOR FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT TO PROVIDE POWER WITHIN COUNTY PROPERTY AT BENT PINE The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 23, 1994: DATE: September 23, 1994 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PI !p DIRECTOR OF UTILITY S CES PREPARED ROBERT 0. WISEMEN, P.E. � AND STAFFED ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER 19"414 BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: LICENSE FOR FLORIDA POWER &,LIGHT TO PROVIDE POWER SITUATED IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BENT PINE AREA BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Florida Power and Light (FPI,) requires the County to provide them with an easement or license giving authority for them to provide service to the County property at Bent Pine. The Department of Utility Services staff has prepared a license to be approved and executed by the Chairman of the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that execution of the attached license for Florida Power and Light to provide service within the County property at Bent Pine. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved execution of the license for Florida Power and Light to provide service within the County property at Bent Pine pursuant to • recommendations by staff. LICENSE IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD OCTOBER 4, 1994 36 NORTH U.S. #1 WATER MAIN/CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 21, 1994: DATE: September 21, 1994 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PIDT^ DIRECTOR OF UTILITY AERVICES PREPARED WILLIAM F. M AND STAFFED CAPITAL P rILNITY INEER BY: DEPAR OF SERVICES SUBJECT: NORTH U.S. HIGHWAY ONE WATER MAIN CHANGE ORDER NO. 11 IRC PROJECT NO. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS UW -93 -30 -DS On July 5, 1994, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with Speegle Construction, Inc., for the above referenced project in the amount of $1,137,000.00. On August 12, 1994, the notice to proceed_ was issued for this job. Due to complications with the delivery of materials and a very tight construction schedule, (i.e., 120 days) we have elected to modify the specified pipe material. (See attached letter of recommendation for the Engineer) The County adopted the use of this class of pipe sometime ago and concurs with the engineer's recommendation. The approval of this change order will result in a contract decrease of $25,541.25. This change results in a new contract price of $1,111,458.75. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends the approval of Change Order No. 1 to the above referenced contract as presented. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Macht and Commissioner Bird being absent), approved Change Order No. 1 with Speegle Construction .for a new contract price of $1,111,458.75, a reduction of $25,541.25, as recommended by staff. OCTOBER 4, 1994 3 7; j M0 PAGE 4601 r> 466 a � RUCK. Pr EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT The Chairman announced that, immediately upon adjournment, the Board would convene as the Board of Commissioners of the Emergency Services District. Those Minutes are being prepared separately. There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the -Board adjourned at vk�t ATTEST: ' J. rto f CIpkk .,. 12:18 p.m. 1 e 4P �. J n Tipp n airman Minutes Approved :` � OCTOBER 4, 1994 38