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Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
This meeting can be attended virtually by accessing YouTube Live.
Instructions can be found included with this agenda and also online at
www.ircgov.com.
Board of County Commissioners
Chairman Susan Adams
Vice Chairman Joseph E. Flescher
Commissioner Tim Zorc
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
Commissioner Bob Solari
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Randi Wardlow, Deputy Clerk
August 18, 2020
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Susan Adams
Present:5 -
Vice Chairman Joseph Flescher
Commissioner Tim Zorc
Commissioner Peter O'Bryan
Commissioner Bob Solari
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES
2.B. INVOCATION
Pastor Frank Ellis, Kings Baptist Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jason Brown, County Administrator
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Added: 5.C. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Dr. Edwin Massey on his
retirement from Indian River State College
Added: 8.BB. Single Source Purchase of Tyler Technologies E-Procurement, Bid
Management, and Accounts Payable Workflow modules
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Holden Kriss on His Retirement From
5.A. 20-1721
Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, Department of General
Services - Indian River County Public Shooting Range
Recommended Action:
Recommend read and present
Attachments:Proclamation
Chairman Adams read and presented the Proclamation to Mr. Kriss, who was joined
by his family, as he spoke of the Shooting Range's growth during his tenure and
shared his plans for the future. The Commissioners and staff each expressed
appreciation for Mr. Kriss's enthusiasm and dedication to his job.
Read and Presented
5.B. 20-1785 Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of September, 2020, As
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"Hunger Action Month"
Recommend Read and Present
Recommended Action:
Attachments:
Proclamation
Commissioner Solari read and presented the Proclamation to Rebecca Rodriguez,
who appeared before the Board on behalf of the Treasure Coast Food Bank. Ms.
Rodriguez informed that the organization was the largest of its kind on the Treasure
Coast, and shared plans to raise awareness of hunger issues during Hunger Action
Month. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Zorc, Ms. Rodriguez noted
the Treasure Coast Food Bank's Facebook page, @tcfoodbank, was the best source
for information regarding food distribution sites.
Read and Presented
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Dr. Edwin Massey on his retirement from
5.C. 20-1873
Indian River State College
Recommended Action:
Read and Present
Commissioner O'Bryan read a Proclamation in honor of Dr. Edwin Massey, retiring
President of Indian River State College. The Commissioner spoke of Dr. Massey's
enduring legacy, and detailed several of his accomplishments including winning the
Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Read
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2020, June 02, 2020, June 09, 2020,
and June 16, 2020 as written. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
6.A. 20-1788 Regular Meeting of May 19, 2020
Approve
Recommended Action:
Attachments:05192020BCC_Granicus
Approved
6.B. 20-1794 Regular Meeting of June 02, 2020
Approve
Recommended Action:
Attachments:06022020BCC_Draft
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Approved
6.C. 20-1801 Regular Meeting of June 9, 2020
Approve
Recommended Action:
Attachments:06092020BCC_Granicus
Approved
6.D. 20-1808 Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2020
Approve
Recommended Action:
Attachments:06162020BCC_Granicus
Approved
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
Proof of Publication of Unclaimed Monies for Cash Bonds Deposited with the
7.A. 20-1775
Clerk of the Circuit Court prior to January 1, 2019 is on file in the Office of the
Clerk to the Board.
No Action Taken or required
Recommended Action:
No Action Taken or Required
Florida Public Service Commission Order No. PSC-2020-0249-CO-EQ, In re:
7.B. 20-1779
Petition for approval of renewable energy tariff and standard offer contract, by
Florida Power & Light Company, is on file in the Office of Clerk to the Board
Information Only
Recommended Action:
No Action Taken or Required
Government Finance Officers Association awarding Indian River County GFOA's
7.C. 20-1780
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2019-20 Budget
Recommended Action:
No Action Required
Attachments:Staff Report
Letter from GFOA dated May 17, 2020
GFOA Certificate of Recognition
GFOA Press Release
No Action Taken or Required
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7.D. 20-1804 Landfill Closure and Collection Service Changes for the Labor Day Holiday
For informational purposes only - no action required
Recommended Action:
Attachments:Staff Report
No Action Taken or Required
7.E. 20-1815 Residential Paper Shredding Event on July 18, 2020
For informational purposes only - no action required
Recommended Action:
Attachments:Staff Report
No Action Taken or Required
7.F. 20-1816 Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Event on August 22, 2020
For informational purposes only - no action required
Recommended Action:
Attachments:Staff Report
Sue Flak, Recycling Education Coordinator, provided details of the August 22,
2020 recycling event, and provided the modified Labor Day schedule for residential
garbage and recycling pick-up.
No Action Taken or Required
7.G. 20-1830 Update on Virgin Trains Expenses
No Action Required
Recommended Action:
Attachments:Staff Report
Virgin Trains Expenses
No Action Taken or Required
7.H. 20-1836 3rd Quarter FY 2019/2020 Budget Report
No Action Required
Recommended Action:
Attachments:Staff Report
Quarterly Budget Report
No Action Taken or Required
7.I. 20-1841 Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review
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Informational item only. No Board action is required
Recommended Action:
Attachments:Event Calendar
No Action Taken or Required
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Item 8.AN. for discussion. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
8.A. 20-1771 Checks and Electronic Payments July 3, 2020 to July 9, 2020
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
Recommended Action:
office for the time period of July 3, 2020 to July 9, 2020
Attachments:Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.B. 20-1776 Checks and Electronic Payments July 10, 2020 to July 16, 2020
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
Recommended Action:
office for the time period of July 10, 2020 to July 16, 2020
Attachments:Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.C. 20-1782 Checks and Electronic Payments July 17, 2020 to July 23, 2020
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
Recommended Action:
office for the time period of July 17, 2020 to July 23, 2020
Attachments:Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.D. 20-1793 Checks and Electronic Payments July 24, 2020 to July 30, 2020
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
Recommended Action:
office for the time period of July 24, 2020 to July 30, 2020
Attachments:Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
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8.E. 20-1820 Checks and Electronic Payments July 31, 2020 to August 6, 2020
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
Recommended Action:
office for the time period of July 31, 2020 to August 6, 2020
Attachments:Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.F. 20-1821 Request from Carole Jean Jordan, Tax Collector, re: Tax Roll Extension
Approve extension of the Tax Roll prior to the completion of the Value Adjustment
Recommended Action:
Board hearings
Attachments:IRC Tax - Consent Agenda Item
Approved
8.G. 20-1772 Errors, Omissions & Insolvencies Report
Accept the report
Recommended Action:
Attachments:Memo re Recapitulation
Tax Collector Recapitulation
Report of Errors and Insolvencies
Accepted
Consideration of the 2020 Update to the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
8.H. 20-1286
(PTASP)
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Public
Recommended Action:
Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) prepared by the Senior Resource
Association (SRA).
Attachments:
Staff Report
Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
Approved staff's recommendation
Approval of Cost-Share Agreement Renewal with the St. Johns River Water
8.I. 20-1692
Management District for Repair/Plugging of Abandoned Artesian Wells
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed
Recommended Action:
countywide abandoned flow well plugging cost-share agreement renewal with the
SJRWMD, and authorize the Board Chairman to execute the agreement.
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Attachments:Staff Report
Grant Form 2020
2020 - 2023 SJWMD Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
Request to Waive Bid Process for Supplemental Building Inspection Services for
8.J. 20-1693
Fiscal Year 2020/2021
Staff recommends that the Board waive the bid process requirement for
Recommended Action:
supplemental building inspection services for the 2020/2021 fiscal year; approve
the 2020-2021 agreement and amendments with MT Causley; and authorize the
Purchasing Manager, after approval by the Budget Office, to approve purchase
orders and Change Orders for authorized firms up to the available budgeted
amount.
Attachments:Staff Report
MT Causley 2020-2021 Agreement
Supplemental Inspection Services Summary
Approved staff's recommendation
8.K. 20-1798 Consideration of the Indian River County SHIP Program 2020 Annual Report
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: 1.approve the
Recommended Action:
attached SHIP 2020 annual report and authorize its submission to the Florida
Housing Finance Corporation; and 2.authorize the Chairman to sign the attached
Certification form; and 3. authorize staff to make any minor reporting changes to
the annual report and Certification form that may be requested by the Florida
Housing Finance Corporation.
Attachments:Staff Report
SHIP Program Information
Ship Annual Report
SHIP Annual Report Certification Form
Approved staff's recommendation
Request by Britton Realty of Vero Beach, LLC for Release of an Easement Located
8.L. 20-1813
at 5420 41st Street
Staff recommends that the Board, through adoption of the proposed resolution,
Recommended Action:
approve release of the conservation easement described in the proposed resolution.
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Attachments:Staff Report
Aerial Map of Site and Easement
Recorded Conservation Easement
2008 Approved Site Plan (Modification)
Proposed Resolution Releasing Easement
Approved Resolution 2020-059, releasing an easement located at 5420 41st Street.
KRG Indian River Outlot, LLC's Request for Final Plat Approval for Panera-Indian
8.M. 20-1823
River Square \[2018070040 - 85237 / SD-19-11-06\]
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat
Recommended Action:
approval for Panera-Indian River Square subdivision.
Attachments:Staff Report
Location Map
Final Plat Layout
Approved staff's recommendation
Sommers Development Group, LLC’s Request for Final Plat Approval for a
8.N. 20-1831
Subdivision to be known as Sommers Place Residential Subdivision
\[97070034-85249 / SD-18-08-07\]
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat
Recommended Action:
approval for Sommers Place Residential Subdivision.
Attachments:Staff Report
Location Map
Final Plat Layout
Approved staff's recommendation
Lost Tree Preserve, LLC’s Request for Final Plat Approval for Lost Tree Preserve
8.O. 20-1832
PD, Phases 2 and 3 \[PD-10-08-01 / 99040238-86977\]
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat
Recommended Action:
approval for Lost Tree Preserve PD, Phases 2 and 3.
Attachments:Staff Report
Location Map
Final Plat Layout
Approved staff's recommendation
GRBK GHO Summer Lake, LLC’s Request for Final Plat Approval for a
8.P. 20-1833
Subdivision to be known as Summer Lake North Subdivision \[2005010130-86015 /
SD-18-08-08\]
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Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat
Recommended Action:
approval for Summer Lake North Subdivision.
Attachments:Staff Report
Location Map
Final Plat Layout
Approved staff's recommendation
Award of Bid 2020044 Hobart RO Water Treatment Plant Chemical Tank
8.Q. 20-1781
Replacement
Staff recommends the Board award bid 2020044 to Lawrence Lee Construction
Recommended Action:
Services, Inc. Staff also recommends the Board approve the Sample Agreement and
authorize the Chairman to sign it after receipt and approval of the required bond
and insurance, and the County Attorney’s approval of the agreement as to form and
legal sufficiency.
Attachments:Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.R. 20-1786 Indian River County Subaward and Grant Agreement for COVID-19
Staff recommends the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the
Recommended Action:
agreement and all other documents necessary to effectuate the agreement and
authorize the County Administrator to sign any additional modifications.
Attachments:Staff Report
Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.S. 20-1840 Second Extension of Agreement for Automated Teller Machine Services
Staff recommends the Board approve the second extension, and authorize the
Recommended Action:
Chairman to sign after the County Attorney has reviewed it for legal sufficiency.
Attachments:Staff Report
Second Amendment to Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.T. 20-1848 Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 008
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget
Recommended Action:
resolution amending the fiscal year 2019-2020 budget
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Attachments:Staff Report
2019 2020 Resolution
Exhibit "A"
Approved Resolution 2020-060, amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget.
8.U. 20-1859 Renewal of RFP 2019060 FEMA Public Assistance Consulting Services
Staff recommends the Board approve the renewal of the agreement through August
Recommended Action:
28, 2021, for the first of the available one-year renewal terms, and authorize the
Chairman to formally sign the agreement.
Attachments:Staff Report
First Renewal of FEMA Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.V. 20-1861 Freedom Festival Fireworks Funding
Recommended Action:Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve funding in the
amount of $2,500 for the Freedom Festival fireworks display.
Attachments:Staff Report
June 3rd E-mail from Lions Club of Sebastain
August 3rd E-mail September 5th Fireworks Display
Approved staff's recommendation
8.W. 20-1864 Designation of Excess Equipment as Surplus
Staff recommends the Board declare the items on the Excess Equipment List for
Recommended Action:
081820 Agenda as surplus, and authorize their sale and/or disposal, as indicated.
Attachments:Staff Report
List for 081820 Agenda
Approved staff's recommendation
Termination of Award to First Bidder and Award to Second Bidder of Bid
8.X. 20-1749
#2020041- Exterior Painting at Administration Buildings A and B
Staff recommends that the Board Terminate the award of bid 2020041 to Five12
Recommended Action:
Painting and Remodeling, LLC, award bid 2020041 to the second bidder, Eagle
Painting in the amount of $69,782.00, approve the sample agreement and authorize
the Chairman to execute said agreement after the County Attorney has approved the
agreement as to form and legal sufficiency, receipt and approval of the required
insurance.
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Attachments:Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
Resolution Cancelling Taxes on Property Dedicated to Indian River County for
8.Y. 20-1777
Public Purpose (57th Street Right-Of-Way)
Authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the
Recommended Action:
Resolution to cancel certain taxes upon the property dedicated to Indian River
County for a public purpose, and the Clerk to send a certified copy of the
Resolution to the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser so that any delinquent or
current taxes can be cancelled.
Attachments:Staff Report
Resolution
Approved Resolution 2020-061, cancelling certain taxes upon publicly owned lands,
pursuant to Section 196.28, Florida Statutes (Holahan).
Resolution Cancelling Taxes on Property Donated by Florida Power & Light
8.Z. 20-1778
Company to Indian River County for Public Purpose (16th Street and 98th Avenue
Right-Of-Way)
Authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the
Recommended Action:
Resolution to cancel certain taxes upon the property donated to Indian River
County for a public purpose, and the Clerk to send a certified copy of the
Resolution to the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser so that any delinquent or
current taxes can be cancelled.
Attachments:Staff Report
Resolution
Approved Resolution 2020-062, cancelling certain taxes upon publicly owned lands,
pursuant to Section 196.28, Florida Statutes (FP&L).
8.AA. 20-1826 Release of Emergency Access Right to Tract C, VeroLago Phase 1
Staff recommends approval of the release of only the emergency access right to
Recommended Action:
Tract C and requests the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the Release of
Emergency Access Right for recordation in the Public Records of Indian River
County, Florida.
Attachments:Staff Report
Release of Emergency Access Right
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Approved staff's recommendation
8.AB. 20-1866 Ratification of Lease Amendment with Mattress Firm, Inc.
Staff recommends the Board ratify the County Administrator’s approval of the
Recommended Action:
abatement of two months of rent ($9,424.00) for Mattress Firm pursuant to the
authority of IRC Code §105.01.
Attachments:Staff Report
Mattress Firm Amendment to Lease 2020
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AC. 20-1805 Street Lighting Agreement Terminations
The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Indian River County Board of
Recommended Action:
County Commissioners authorize the chairman to execute the Terminations the
County Attorney’s Office has received and the Terminations received going forward
and authorize County staff to provide FPL with the information needed to transfer
the accounts.
Attachments:Staff Report
Termination of Streetlight Agreement - Form
Approved staff's recommendation
Sebastian Inlet District Perpetual Beach Management and Sand By-Passing
8.AD. 20-1787
Easement
The County Attorney's Office recommends the Indian River County Board of
Recommended Action:
County Commissioners authorize the chairman to execute the easements.
Attachments:Staff Report
Letters from James D. Gray, Jr.
Easement (12566 Highway A1A)
Schedule A to 12566 Highway A1A Easement
Easement (12900 Highway A1A)
Schedule A to 12900 Highway A1A Easement
Easement (Highway A1A)
Schedule A for Highway A1A
Approved staff's recommendation
Extension of Memorandum of Understanding for Animal Shelter Services
8.AE. 20-1797
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The County Attorney’s Office recommends the Indian River County Board of
Recommended Action:
County Commissioners approve and authorize the chairman to execute the
Extension of Memorandum of Understanding for Animal Shelter Services.
Attachments:Staff Report
Extension Animal Shelter Services
Approved staff's recommendation
Partial Release of Limited Access Easement for Stillwater Affidavit of Exemption
8.AF. 20-1863
Located at 6905 61st Street
Recommended Action:Staff recommends that the Board approve a 45' wide partial release of the limited
access easement held by the County over the northern boundary of the Stillwater
Affidavit of Exemption and authorize the Chairman to execute the partial release on
behalf of the Board.
Attachments:Staff Report
Aerial Photo - Stillwater
Sketch and Legal Description of Limited Access Easement
Limited Access Easement
Stillwater Affidavit of Exemption Exhibit
Partial Release of Limited Access Easement
Approved staff's recommendation
Work Order Number 5 - Continuing Engineering Services RFP 2018008 - Coastal
8.AG. 20-1852
Waterways Design and Engineering, LLC - Oyster Bar Marsh Construction
Administration Parking & Driveway Improvements
Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners accept Work
Recommended Action:
Order No. 5, Construction Administration Services for Oyster Bar Marsh
Conservation Area and authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 5 in the
amount of $5,700.00.
Attachments:Staff Report
Attachment A - Work Order No. 5
Approved staff's recommendation
Notice of Grant Award from the Division of Historical Resources for the Jones' Pier
8.AH. 20-1838
Residence Stabilization and Museum Planning - 21.h.sm.100.092 and Authorization
for Work Order No. 3 Donadio & Associates Architects, P.A.
Recommended Action:
Staff respectfully recommends that the Board accept the Division of Historical
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Resources Small Matching Grant for 2020-21 and authorize the Chairman to
execute the Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of State and
Indian River County Parks Division, grant number 21.h.sm.100.092. Staff also
requests that the Board accept and authorize Work Order #3 for Donadio &
Associates, P. A. for architectural/engineering design services and requests the
Board to authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 3 in the amount of
$20,500.00.
Attachments:Staff Report
Attachment A - Work Order No. 3 Donadio
Attachment B - Agreement
Attachment C - DHR GRANT
Approved staff's recommendation
Authorization for Amendment 4, 5, 6 to Work Order Number 5 and Work Order
8.AI. 20-1851
#18 - MBV Engineering, Inc.
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners accept and authorize the
Recommended Action:
Chairman to execute Amendments 4 ($1,150), 5 ($11,800), and 6 ($6,000 revised)
to Work Order Number 5. Staff also recommends that the Board of County
Commissioners accept and authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order Number
18 for the Hallstrom Farmstead Conservation Area Public Use Improvements in the
amount of $56,450.00.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Attachment A - Amend 4 to WO5 - Jones Pier
Attachment B - Amend 5 to WO5 Kroegel
Attachment C - Amendmant 6 to WO5 - Hallstrom House
Attachment D - IRC Work Order 18 - Hallstrom House
Attachment D - 20-0240 - Hallstrom House Improvements
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AJ. 20-1849 Award of Bid Number 2020013 - Oyster Bar Marsh Public Use Improvements
Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners award bid
Recommended Action:
number 2020013 to XGD Systems, LLC in the amount of $105,558.50. Staff
further recommends that the Board approve the modified sample agreement and
authorize the Chairman to execute it after review and approval of the agreement by
the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, approval of the required
public construction bond by the County Attorney, approval of the required
insurance by the Risk Manager, and after contractor has appropriately registered
with the Building Division.
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Attachments:Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
Recommending Award of Bid # 2020036 - Beach Parks Grounds Maintenance and
8.AK. 20-1847
Mowing Contract
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners accept the agreement
Recommended Action:
and authorize the Chairman to execute said agreement after receipt and approval of
the required certificate of insurance and after the County Attorney has approved the
agreement as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments:Staff Report
J-Mac Cleaning Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation of bid award to J-Mac Cleaning Services.
Work Order Number 2, Masteller and Moler, Inc. - Continuing Engineering
8.AL. 20-1853
Services RFP 2018008 - Fran B. Adams North County Regional Park (Playground
and Soccer Complex Area)
Staff respectfully recommends acceptance of Work Order Number 2, Fran B.
Recommended Action:
Adams North County Regional Park (Playground and Soccer Complex Area),
Continuing Consulting Engineering Services Agreements for RFQ 2018008
Masteller & Moler, Inc., authorizing the professional services as outlined in Exhibit
A, and request the Board authorize the Chairman to execute.
Attachments:Staff Report
Work Order 2
Exhibit A
Manhours Exhibit
Approved staff's recommendation
Award of Bid No. 2020023, C.R. 512 Bridges Repairs (FDOT #884078 &
8.AM. 20-1811
#884079), IRC-1727
Staff recommends the project be awarded to Proshot Concrete, Inc. in the amount of
Recommended Action:
$331,375.00. Staff further recommends the Board approve the sample agreement
and authorize the Chairman to execute said agreement after review and approval of
both the agreement and required Public Construction Bond by the County Attorney
as to form and legal sufficiency, and the receipt and approval of required insurance
by the Risk Manager.
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Attachments:Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AN. 20-1812 Award of Bid No. 2020048, County Welcome Signs, IRC-1816
Staff recommends the project be awarded to Kenco Sign & Awning, Inc. in the
Recommended Action:
amount of $99,000.00. Staff further recommends the Board approve the sample
agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute said agreement after review and
approval of both the agreement and required Public Construction Bond by the
County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and the receipt and approval of
required insurance by the Risk Manager.
Attachments:Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Location Map
Sign Rendering
Commissioner O'Bryan gave the status of the project, and expressed appreciation
that it was moving forward.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
Vero Lake Estates, 85th Street Paving, from 101st Avenue to 96th Avenue, Final
8.AO. 20-1829
Payment, Release of Retainage, and Change Order No. 1, IRC-1628
Recommended Action:Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 1 and payment of Contractor’s
Application for Payment No. 3 to Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. in the amount of
$43,503.93 for final payment and release of retainage.
Attachments:Staff Report
Change Order No. 1
Approved staff's recommendation
Amendment No. 17 to Indian River County Civil Engineering and Land Surveying
8.AP. 20-1825
Agreement for Bridge Replacements and Widening of 66th Avenue from South of
SR60 to North of 57th Street
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve Amendment No.
Recommended Action:
17 with Arcadis US, Inc. (formally known as Arcadis G&M, Inc) for an amount not
to exceed $180,409.50 and authorize the Chairman to execute the amendment.
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Attachments:Staff Report
Amendment No. 17 from Arcadis US, Inc.
Approved staff's recommendation
Work Order No. 33, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., 43rd Avenue Bridge
8.AQ. 20-1806
Replacement Over S. Relief Canal (IRC-2014)
Staff recommends approval of Work Order No. 33 to Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Recommended Action:
Inc., authorizing the professional services as outlined in the Scope of Services and
requests the Board authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 33 on their
behalf for a lump sum amount of $166,405.00.
Attachments:Staff Report
Work Order 33
Approved staff's recommendation
Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Professional Services with Bowman Consulting
8.AR. 20-1834
Group, Ltd., 58th Avenue Reclamation 57th Street to 85th Street (IRC-1325)
Recommended Action:Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve Amendment No.4
for a lump sum fee of $11,840.00 and requests the Board of County Commissioners
authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 4 on their behalf.
Attachments:Staff Report
Amendment No. 4 with Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AS. 20-1858 Approval of Agreement with Florida Blue for the County's Stop Loss Policy
Staff recommends and respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
Recommended Action:
approve the agreement for the renewal option with Florida Blue for the County's
stop loss policy for plan year 2020/2021 and authorize the Chairman to execute the
renewal agreement.
Attachments:Staff Report
FLBL Stop Loss Renewal
Lockton Marketing Analysis & Monte Carlo Modeler
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AT. 20-1860 Approval of Blue Medicare Advantage Renewal
Staff recommends that the Board approve the renewal for the current Blue
Recommended Action:
Medicare PPO 2 RX 1 plan effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021
and authorize the Chair to execute the renewal agreement.
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Attachments:Staff Report
Medicare Advantage Plan Renewal
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AU. 20-1837 Second Renewal and Modification of Annual Bid 2018057 for Medical Supplies
Staff recommends the Board approve the amended award to Bound Tree Medical
Recommended Action:
and Henry Schein and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue/extend blanket
purchase orders through May 10, 2021 with both vendors. Staff also recommends
the Board authorize the Purchasing Manager to renew this bid for one additional
one year period with no change to pricing, subject to satisfactory performance,
vendor acceptance, and the determination that renewal of this annual bid is in the
best interest of Indian River County.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AV. 20-1790 Renewal of RFP 2017066 Annual Maintenance at Spoonbill Marsh
Staff attests that it is in the best interest of the county to continue to work with
Recommended Action:
Southern Management, LLC, of Vero Beach to perform the Annual Maintenance of
Spoonbill Marsh. Therefore, we recommend that the Board of County
Commissioners approve the renewal of the agreement through October 23, 2021,
for the first of the available one-year terms, and authorize the Chairman to execute
the same, as presented.
Attachments:Staff Report
First Extension To Maintenance Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
Approval of Kimley-Horn Amendment No. 1 to Work Order No. 15, "Ixora Park
8.AW. 20-1791
Sewer System Rehabilitation"
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Amendment
Recommended Action:
No. 1 to Work Order No. 15 to authorize Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. to include
surveying, design, bid specifications, and bidding services to replace the existing
gravity sewer main in its entirety within the Ixora Park subdivision, and authorize
the Chairman to execute the same, as presented
Attachments:Staff Report
Amendment No 1 to Work Order No 15
Approved staff's recommendation
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8.AX. 20-1819 Above Ground Storage Tank and Closure, and Site Assessment Scope of Work
Staff recommends approval of Work Order Number 7 to Tetra Tech, Inc.,
Recommended Action:
authorizing Professional Services as outlined in Exhibit A (Scope of Work) and
requests the Board of County Commissioners to authorize the Chairman to execute
Work Order Number 7 on their behalf for a not-to-exceed amount of $79,633.06
Attachments:Staff Report
Work Order No 7 for Tetra Tech Inc
Approved staff's recommendation
North Sebastian Water and Sewer Phase 2 - Approval of IRLNEP Funding
8.AY. 20-1814
Agreement
Staff recommends approval of the Indian River Lagoon Natural Estuary Program
Recommended Action:
(IRLNEP) Cost Share Agreement No. IRL2020-04 and requests the Board of
County Commissioners to authorize the Chairman to execute the same on their
behalf
Attachments:Staff Report
IRLNEP Cost Share Agreement
Grant Form
Approved staff's recommendation
Department of Environmental Protection v. IRCUD Central Gifford
8.AZ. 20-1842
WWTF - Consent Order
Staff recommends the acceptance of the Florida Department of Environmental
Recommended Action:
Protection’s (FDEP) offer with Option 2 (Accept the FDEP offer and submit a plan
for a Pollution Prevention (P2) project for FDEP’s review and approval), and the
Board of County Commissioners to authorize the Chairman to execute the consent
order or delegate authority to the Director of Utility Services to execute the same,
as presented
Attachments:Staff Report
Consent Order DEP v IRCUD
Approved staff's recommendation
8.BA. 20-1818 Chemtrade Price Changes
The staff of Indian River County Department of Utility Services recommends that the
Recommended Action:
Board of County Commissioners approve the Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC request
of a price increase for the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 starting October 1, 2020, for the
purchase of liquid aluminum sulfate, and authorize the final extension. Staff
recommends that the contract be rebid for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 budget
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Attachments:Staff Report
Approved staff's recommendation
Single Source Purchase of Tyler Technologies E-Procurement, Bid Management,
8.BB. 20-1870
and Accounts Payable Workflow modules
Staff recommends the Board waive the requirement for bids and authorize the
Recommended Action:
Purchasing Division to issue a Purchase Order for the E-Procurement, Bid
Management, and Accounts Payable Workflow modules.
Attachments:Staff Report
Tyler Technologies Quote
Approved staff's recommendation
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THESE HEARINGS IS ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.
Escambia County Housing Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue
10.A.1. 20-1796
Bonds (Orange Blossom Village Apartments)--Legislative
The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the chair open the public
Recommended Action:
hearing and take any input from the public and then have the Board vote as to
whether to approve the resolution authorizing the plan of finance for the
issuance of up to $15,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds by the
Escambia Authority to be used to finance or refinance improvements to the
Apartments.
Attachments:Staff Report
Resolution Orange Blossom Apartments
TEFRA Notice for Hearing
County Attorney Dylan Reingold provided an overview of the Resolution to
approve issuance of housing revenue bonds for the improvement of the Orange
Blossom Apartments. He noted that the bonds would not incur debt for Indian
River County, and stated his office's recommendation for approval.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
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Randy Wilkerson, Director of Housing for the Escambia County Housing
Finance Authority, read a prepared statement into the record which detailed the
Escambia County Housing Finance Authority's multifamily housing revenue
bond program.
There being no further speakers, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
O'Bryan, to approve staff's recommendation and Resolution 2020-063, approving
the issuance by the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority of its not to
exceed $15,000,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Orange Blossom
Apartments), Series \[to be determined\] for the benefit of Orange Blossom Village,
LLLP, or its affiliate, to provide funds to finance or refinance a multifamily
residential rental project; and providing an effective date. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
Request from Skytop Transportation, Inc. for a Class E1 Certificate of Public
10.A.2. 20-1862
Convenience and Necessity to provide Wheelchair transports originating from
Indian River County--Administrative
Staff recommends that the Board approve and grant a Class "E1" COPCN to
Recommended Action:
Skytop Transportation, Inc.
Attachments:Staff Report
SKYTOP APPLICATION ADA
Director of Emergency Services Chief Tad Stone appeared before the Board to
request approval of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for
Skytop Transportation.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the
Chairman closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Zorc, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
Aye:5 -
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
Request to Speak from Steven Hellyer Regarding Treasure Coast Community
10.B.1. 20-1845
Health / IRC Recreation Department COVID-19 Testing
No action required
Recommended Action:
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Attachments:Public Discussion Request TCCH
Steven Hellyer, Acting Director of Operations for Treasure Coast Community
Health (TCCH), appeared before the Board with an update on the organization's
free, drive-through COVID-19 testing program. Mr. Hellyer recounted that
when TCCH had outgrown its prior testing sites, they were able to partner with
the County's Recreation Department to stage drive-through testing at the
County Fairgrounds. He thanked several staff members for their assistance in
helping to make the program a success.
Commissioner O'Bryan entered into discussion with Mr. Hellyer regarding the
number of tests being conducted.
Vice Chairman Flescher praised TCCH's service to the community.
No Action Taken or Required
Request to Speak from Jeffrey Andros re: Complaint Against Code
10.B.2. 20-1868
Enforcement
No action required
Recommended Action:
Speaker not present.
No Action Taken or Required
10.B.3. 20-1869 Request to speak from Paula Alejandra Manrique re: Mask Mandate
No action required
Recommended Action:
Attachments:Request to Speak
Paula Alejandra Manrique appeared before the Board to express her
disappointment that the July 14, 2020 County-wide mask mandate did not
receive approval from the Board. Ms. Manrique provided reasons in favor of
mask-wearing, and urged the Commissioners to reconsider their stance.
No Action Taken or Required
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
Public Notice of Public Hearing Scheduled for September 15, 2020 to Consider
10.C.1. 20-1839
the Adoption of an Ordinance with regard to Face Covering Requirements
(Legislative)
Attachments:Staff Report
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County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the Public Notice into the record.
No Action Taken or Required
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
Collective Bargaining Agreement between Indian River County and Teamsters,
11.A. 20-1792
Local Union No. 769 - FY20/21 General Wage Increase
Staff respectfully recommends approval of 3% general wage increase for
Recommended Action:
employees represented by the Teamsters, Local Union No. 769 effective the first
full pay period in October 2020 and requests the Board authorize its Chairman to
sign the amendment to Article 33 - Wages of the collective bargaining agreement
providing for the general wage increase.
Attachments:Staff Report
Wage Reopener FY20-21 Amendment
Exhibit A - ARTICLE 33 FY20-21 Wage Reopener
County Administrator Jason Brown recounted that the County's current bargaining
agreement with Teamsters, Local Union No. 769, provided for a wage reopener for
Fiscal Year 20/21. Staff negotiated a 3% wage increase for County-employed Union
members, which was ratified by the Union on August 4, 2020. Administrator Brown
added that non-Union County employees would also receive a 3% wage increase.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:5 -
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
11.B. 20-1807 RecommendedIRCCode ofOrdinance Changes
Approve the recommended changes and request the County Attorney to draft an
Recommended Action:
ordinance to bring back to the BCC for approval
Attachments:Staff Report
Section_102.01.
Section_102.04.
County Administrator Jason Brown reviewed the recommended amendments to
Sections 102.01 and 102.04 of the County's Code. The administrative changes
concerned the County Commission's meeting procedures and order of business.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
Aye:5 -
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
11.C. 20-1810 CARES Act Spending Plan Revisions and Updates
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the revisions
Recommended Action:
to the CARES Act Allocations as discussed and detailed in the staff report.
Attachments:Staff Report
United Way agreement
Attachment A - TCCH Agreement
County Administrator Jason Brown presented an update to the Coronavirus Aid,
Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act spending plan which had been
approved by the Board on July 14, 2020. Administrator Brown referred to his
memo of August 11, 2020, which provided in-depth details of the plan's revisions.
The changes included a return and reallocation of superfluous funds from Indian
River Shores; additional funding for Treasure Coast Community Health's (TCCH)
COVID-19 testing; revisions to the allocation of the Small Business Recovery
Grant; changes to partner agencies handing the Workforce Development Program; a
revised agreement with the United Way; and distribution of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) to the community.
Commissioner Solari supported the changes and praised staff's efforts in managing
a multitude of the community's needs.
Ardra Rigby, President, West Wabasso Civic Club, commended staff and the
Board's desire to work cooperatively with the Wabasso community.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan, to
approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
Resolution in Support of the Pedestrian Safety Study Act Introduced by
11.D. 20-1824
Congressmen Posey and Mast
County staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
Recommended Action:
County, Florida pass a Resolution in support of the Posey-Mast Pedestrian Safety
Study Act and respectfully request United States Senators Rubio and Scott to
include the Pedestrian Safety Study Act within any forthcoming appropriations
legislation which may be considered by the United States Senate.
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Attachments:Staff Report
Resolution re Mast Posey Rail Safety Study
Legal Affairs and Communications Manager Brian Sullivan presented details of the
Pedestrian Safety Study Act (the Act) which would provide for a study of motorist
and pedestrian safety along the proposed Brightline (F/K/A Virgin Trains, All
Aboard Florida) service corridor. He noted that while the United States House of
Representatives passed the Act, the United States Senate had not taken up the
matter.
In response to a question from Commissioner Zorc, Mr. Sullivan agreed to inform
the municipalities of the Act in the event they would like to take action as well.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve Resolution 2020-064, in support of the Pedestrian Safety Study Act
introduced by Congressmen Posey and Mast. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. Community Development
Revolving Loan Fund Grant Application To Economic Development
12.A.1. 20-1822
Administration From Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners Consider the
Recommended Action:
TCRPC request, direct any questions to Tom Lanahan and, provide the TCRPC
with a recommendation regarding participation in the program.
Attachments:Staff Report
RLF match request from TCRPC
Community Development Director Phil Matson presented the Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Council's (TCRPC) request to apply for a grant from the
Economic Development Agency (EDA). The grant would use CARES
(Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funding to create a $1
million revolving loan fund to help businesses in the three counties recover
from COVID-19 losses. He went on to explain that Martin, St. Lucie and
Indian River Counties would each provide a portion of the 20% required
matching fund; Indian River County's commitment would be $52,000.
Tom Lanahan, Executive Director, TCRPC, addressed the Board and reported
that Martin and St. Lucie Counties had already approved participation. Mr.
Lanahan provided additional details on the mechanics of the loan, and referred
to South Florida's existing revolving loan fund program as an example.
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Commissioner O'Bryan entered into discussion with Helene Caseltine,
Economic Development Director of the Indian River County Chamber of
Commerce, regarding the Chamber's assistance in recruiting local businesses to
apply for a share of the loan.
Mr. Lanahan sought the Board's input regarding the maximum loan amount that
should be offered to businesses. Commissioner O'Bryan suggested a $50,000
maximum, with Commissioners Solari and Adams suggesting $100,000, noting
that many businesses may fall under the maximum amount.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Adams, to
approve Indian River County's participation in applying for an Economic
Development Agency grant to establish a Revolving Loan Fund in partnership
with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
Consideration of Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Agreement with Florida
12.A.2. 20-1835
Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC), Consideration of Local Parameters for
Fund Utilization, and Consideration of County Staffing and Outside Agency
Assistance to Administer the Program
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: 1. Approve the
Recommended Action:
CRF Agreement with the FHFC; 2. Approve the parameters of the program as
outlined in the agreement and this staff report; 3. Authorize the County
Administrator or his designee to make adjustments to the program activities to
address needs of the community; 4. Authorize staff to proceed with the
program for any additional funding that is received from the state (including a
second anticipated round of funding, and any potential future allocation from
the state); and 5. Authorize the County Administrator to negotiate sub-grantee
agreements with any interested partner agencies using the template agreement
from the FHFC and authorize the County Administrator to allocate allowable
CRF Grant Administration funds to those agencies.
Attachments:
Staff Report
CRF Agreement with FHFC
Template Sub-grantee Agreement
Bill Schutt, Chief of Long Range Planning, appeared before the Board to
request consideration of a Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Agreement with the
Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). He explained that the CRF
agreement would provide residents affected by COVID-19 with assistance for
certain housing related expenses.
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Referring to a PowerPoint presentation, Chief Schutt informed that the first
round of funding would provide $572,301 to Indian River County, with a
staff-recommended focus on mortgage and rental payment assistance. He
continued with recommended assistance caps, household income eligibility,
promotion, administrative tasks, staffing needs, and assistance from potential
community partners. His presentation concluded with staff recommendations.
Chief Schutt entered into discussion with the Board regarding Area Median
Income (AMI) parameters, and clarification on which housing expenses would
quality for assistance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Commissioner
O'Bryan, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
Aye:5 -
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
B. Emergency Services
C. General Services
1. Human Services
2. Sandridge Golf Club
3. Recreation
D. Human Resources
E. Office of Management and Budget
F. Public Works
Moorhen Marsh Low Energy Aquatic Plant System - Recommendation
12.F.1. 20-1854
Regarding Construction Bids (Bid #2020030
Reject all bids and purchase a super long reach excavator and a dump truck and
Recommended Action:
begin in situ canal water lettuce harvesting with the excavator, and authorize
design by staff of a basic water lettuce treatment system on the Moorhen Marsh
site, followed by its construction. Specifications of this recommendation are
detailed in the Staff Report
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Attachments:Staff Report
Attachment A - Allen Concrete Protest Letter
Attachment B - County Purchasing Manager Letter
Attachment C - Alternatives Analysis
Richard Szpyrka, Director of Public Works, utilized a PowerPoint presentation
to discuss planned construction of the Moorhen Marsh Low Energy Aquatic
Plant System (Moorhen), designed to remove harmful nutrients from the
County's canals. Director Szpyrka informed that the lowest qualified
construction bid was more that 20 percent above estimate, and therefore not
feasible.
His presentation continued with three alternate options to achieve Moorhen's
nutrient removal goals: purchase a long reach excavator, build a basic water
lettuce system, and a combination of the two. Commissioners questioned and
received answers from Director Szpyrka regarding specifics of the alternatives
and analysis of their effectiveness, as contained in staff's memorandum dated
August 11, 2020.
In response to the Commissioner's questions, Keith McCully, County
Stormwater Engineer, appeared before the Board to provide information on the
County's other nutrient removal sites, Osprey Acres and Egret Marsh, and how
they compared to Moorhen Marsh.
Discussion concluded with details of County funding and grants available to
finance the cost of staff's recommendations.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:48 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at
10:53 a.m. with all members present.
G. Utilities Services
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
City of Vero Beach Water, Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Franchise Agreement
13.A. 20-1850
Update
Attachments:
Staff Report
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County Attorney Dylan Reingold appeared before the Board to provide an update
on stalled negotiations for a new wastewater and reclaimed water franchise
agreement with the City of Vero Beach (the City) to replace the agreement which
expired in March of 2017. Attorney Reingold reported attending the July 14, 2020
City council meeting and receiving an assurance that a document would be
forwarded for his review. He further explained that the new agreement sought to
formalize the current situation in which the City was servicing residents in
unincorporated areas of the County, at County rates.
Discussion ensued regarding the timeline of negotiations, details of the proposed
agreement, and follow-up efforts. Attorney Reingold explained the ramifications
of not having a franchise arrangement in place, and agreed to continue pursuit of a
signed agreement.
No Action Taken or Required
13.B. 20-1865 Jill Jaynes Litigation
The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Indian River County Board of
Recommended Action:
County Commissioners authorize the County Attorney’s Office to seek further legal
recourse against Ms. Jaynes and her business in order to recoup the losses sustained
by her fraudulent billing practices. As this matter will more than likely involve in
depth discovery, the County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Board
authorize the County Attorney’s Office to hire outside counsel to assist in the
matter.
Attachments:Staff Report
County Attorney Dylan Reingold recapped the case and judgment against Jill
Jaynes's fraudulent billing practices from her acupuncture practice in Vero Beach.
The County Attorney's Office felt that damages exceeded the $173,000 in
restitution Ms. Jaynes was ordered to pay, and sought the Board's approval to
pursue litigation in order to recoup additional losses. He advised that hiring
outside counsel may be necessary, and provided information on the likelihood of
collecting additional money.
The Board entered into discussion with Attorney Reingold, expressing concerns
regarding the success of litigation and the need for more information on
collectability. The Commissioners requested additional due diligence from the
Attorney's Office prior to engaging outside counsel.
County Administrator Jason Brown agreed that the restitution amount was low
compared to damages, and expressed concern that Ms. Jaynes may still be in
business.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Solari, to
approve authorizing the County Attorney to file suit, with direction for additional
research prior to engaging outside counsel. The motion carried by the
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following vote:
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
Aye:5 -
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
13.C. 20-1867 Quit Claim Deed to James W. Steil, Inc
Staff recommends that the Board approve settlement of the threatened litigation by
Recommended Action:
directing the County Attorney’s Office to finalize a Quit Claim Deed to the remnant
property to James W. Steil, Inc., and authorize the Chairman to execute the deed on
behalf of the Board.
Attachments:Staff Report
Aerial Photo of Parent Parcel - Steil
cdv sketch and highlighted area of subject property
IRC quit claim deed to Steil 2020
Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal referred to staff's memorandum of August
12, 2020 to provide details of the Quit Claim Deed request from James W. Steil,
Inc. for a remnant parcel adjacent to Mr. Steil's property on US Highway 1 and 10th
Street. Attorney DeBraal displayed the property's boundaries and recounted the
research done to investigate ownership of the remnant. He advised that no
ownership, or future plans for the remnant parcel could be found, and
recommended issuing a Quit Claim Deed with an easement for underground
utilities.
Commissioner Zorc received clarification from Attorney DeBraal regarding the
differences between abandonment of this remnant and parcels that would be
considered right-of-way.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
Aye:5 -
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Susan Adams, Chairman
B. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman
C. Commissioner Tim Zorc
14.C.1. 20-1799 Discussion on Pine Tree Park Storm Water Drainage
Discuss
Recommended Action:
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Attachments:Commissioner's Memorandum
Commissioner Zorc requested tabling the item until a future date when
residents would be able to appear before the Board to speak on the issue.
Tabled
D. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
E. Commissioner Bob Solari
F. Commissioners Open Dialogue
14.F.1. 20-1747 Commissioners Open Dialogue
Informational Only
Recommended Action:
Attachments:Memorandum
Chairman Susan Adams opened discussion with acknowledgement that this was
voting day, as well as the 100th Anniversary of the Women's Suffrage
movement.
Vice Chairman Flescher urged residents to vote.
Commissioner Zorc discussed his effort to help develop a public fishing area,
possibly in Winter Beach.
Commissioner O'Bryan recounted riding the Jungle Trail from Captain Forster
Park to the Bridge Tender's Park, and his experience at the disc golf course at
Kiwanis Hobart Park. He also made note of the observed high rate of
compliance for the mask mandate, and the Public Service Announcements
created by Commissioners in support of mask wearing.
Commissioner Solari recounted his experience with mask-wearing residents,
and urged people to wear their masks correctly.
No Action Taken or Required
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
A. Emergency Services District
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened as the Board of
Commissioners of the Emergency Services District. The minutes will be
approved at an upcoming Emergency Services District meeting.
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A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
O'Bryan, to approve the Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2020, April 21, 2020, June
9, 2020, and June 16, 2020 as written. The motion carried by the following vote:
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
Aye:5 -
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
15.A.1. 20-1649 Approval of Minutes Meeting of March 10, 2020
Approve
Recommended Action:
Attachments:
03102020ESD_Draft
Approved
15.A.2. 20-1707 Approval of Minutes Meeting April 21, 2020
Approve
Recommended Action:
Attachments:04212020ESD_Draft
Approved
15.A.3. 20-1802 Approval of Minutes Meeting of June 9, 2020
Approve
Recommended Action:
Attachments:06092020ESD_Draft
Approved
15.A.4. 20-1809 Approval of Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2020
Approve
Recommended Action:
Attachments:06162020ESD_Draft
Approved
Approval of Second Amendment and Renewal of Property Lease for Temporary
15.A.5. 20-1795
Location of Fire Station #7
Staff recommends approval of the amendment and renewal of property lease.
Recommended Action:
Attachments:Staff Report
Second Amendment Lease Agreement Station 7
\[Clerk's note: This Item was heard following Item 10.A.2., and is placed here
for continuity.\]
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Emergency Services Chief Tad Stone reported that his department was
diligently searching for property for a new fire station location.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner
Solari, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
Aye:5 -
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
The Board of Commissioners adjourned the meeting of the Emergency Services
District and reconvened as the Board of Commissioners of the Solid Waste
Disposal District. The minutes will be approved at an upcoming Solid Waste
Disposal District meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve the Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2020, and June 9, 2020 as
written. The motion carried by the following vote:
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
Aye:5 -
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
15.B.1. 20-1789 Approval of Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2020
Approve
Recommended Action:
Attachments:05192020SWDD_Draft
Approved
15.B.2. 20-1803 Approval of Minutes Meeting of June 9, 2020
Recommended Action:Approve
Attachments:
06092020SWDD_Draft
Approved
Ratification of Award of Bid 2020027 - Old Dixie Highway-Landfill Wetland
15.B.3. 20-1846
Mitigation Site Perimeter Fencing
Staff recommends the Solid Waste Disposal District Board consider the
Recommended Action:
following: 1. Ratify the Award Bid 2020027 to KMG Fencing, LLC, of
Apopka, Florida, as the lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder for this
project ; and, 2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement
after receipt and approval of any required bonds and insurance, and after vendor
has reactivated its registration with the Building Division, and after final review
and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency
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Attachments:Staff Report
Agreement with KMG Fencing LLC
There was no discussion regarding this item.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner
Solari, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
Ratification of Award of Bid 2020050 (Phase 1) - Installation of New Concrete
15.B.4. 20-1844
Pad at IRC Landfill and Ratification of Award of Bid 2020050 (Phase
2) - Demolition of Existing Structures
Staff recommends the Solid Waste Disposal District Board consider the
Recommended Action:
following: 1. Ratify the Award Bid 2020050 (Phase 1 - Installation of New
Concrete Pad) to Summit Construction of Vero Beach, LLC, as the lowest,
responsible, and responsive bidder for this phase of the project; 2. Ratify the
Award Bid 2020050 (Phase 2 - Demolition of Existing Structures) to Timothy
Rose Contracting, Inc., as the lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder for
this phase of the project; and, 3. Approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute the agreements after receipt and approval of any required bonds and
insurance and final review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and
legal sufficiency
Attachments:Staff Report
Agreement with Summit Construction
Agreement with Timothy Rose Contracting Inc
There was no discussion regarding this item.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:5 -
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
15.B.5. 20-1843 Approval of 2021 CPI Adjustment Request by Republic Services
Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends the following for Board review
Recommended Action:
and approval: 1. Approve the Calendar Year 2021 request for a 2.25%
Consumer Price Index rate adjustment by Republic Services of Florida, LP, to
be effective January 1, 2021, and authorize the County Administrator to take
any necessary actions to effectuate the change
Attachments:Staff Report
Rate Adjustment Letter Request
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Commissioner O'Bryan recounted discussion from the Budget Workshop
meeting of July 15, 2020, in which the Board agreed to honor the existing
contract even in the light of revenue shortfalls from COVID-19.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
Aye:5 -
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
Indian River County Landfill Amendment No. 3 to Work Order No. 1 and Final
15.B.6. 20-1857
Pay to CDM Smith, Inc.
Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve the
Recommended Action:
following: a) Approve Indian River County Landfill Amendment No. 3 to
Work Order No. 1 with CDM Smith Inc. in the amount of $23,300 to provide
Phase III engineering services related to the Class I Landfill Segment 3 Cell 2
expansion, Segment 2 Partial Closure and Landfill Gas System Expansion; b)
Authorize the Chairman to execute the same, as presented; and, c) Approve
CDM Smith’s final invoice amount of $27,689.55
Attachments:Staff Report
IRC Landfill Amendment No 3 to Work Order No 1
CDM Smith Final Invoice and Project Completion Report
There was no discussion regarding this item.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
O'Bryan, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
Change Order No. 8, Release of Retainage and Final Pay to Thalle (Bid
15.B.7. 20-1856
#2018025)
Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board: 1. Approve and
Recommended Action:
authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 8 approving the
additional work and reconciliation of the project contract contingency as well as
an extension in contract time for Milestone 2, and Final Completion by 20 days
to Thalle Construction Company, Inc., for the Segment 3 Cell 2 Expansion,
Segment 2 Partial Closure and Landfill Gas System Expansion project; and, 2.
Approve the release of retainage and final payment in the amount of
$703,002.72 and direct the Finance Department to withold the issuance of the
check until the final release of liens are received from the eight (8) contractors
that are due payment for release of retainage
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Attachments:Staff Report
CDM Smith Letter of Recommendation
Change Order No 8 and Change in Contract Summary Log
There was no discussion regarding this item.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
15.B.8. 20-1855 Request by Republic Services to bring City of Palm Bay Recyclables
Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) staff recommends the following for
Recommended Action:
Board review and approval: 1. Acknowlege the request by Republic Services
to bring recyclables from the City of Palm Bay to the Indian River County
Recycling Transfer Facility starting on October 1, 2020; 2. Authorize staff to
negotiate a formal agreement with Republic Services for SWDD Board
approval at a future public meeting; and, 3. Authorize staff to negotiate an
amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County for the
acceptance of the additional recyclables at their St. Lucie County Recycling
Facility
Attachments:Staff Report
Request from Republic Services
Himanshu Mehta, Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal District
(SWDD), presented a request from Republic Services to bring the City of Palm
Bay's recyclables to the Indian River County Recycling Transfer Facility (RTF).
Republic Services' contract includes operation of the RTF, and responsibility for
transporting recyclable materials to St. Lucie County.
Director Mehta referred to staff's memo of August 7, 2020, discussing the terms
of the proposal, and noted the possibility of assistance from Republic Services
in upgrading the RTF. He added that St. Lucie County was agreeable to
processing the additional material. Director Mehta also pointed to staff's
analysis of the financial impact to the SWDD.
Discussion ensued between the Board and Director Mehta regarding ownership
of recyclable materials, timelines, and suggested modifications to the rate
structure. Commissioners and staff requested clarification of the fee for
contaminated recycling loads, and confirmation of Brevard County's landfill
tipping fees.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation, with additional direction to
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negotiate adjustments to the tipping fee and pass-through charges. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
Aye:5 -
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
Bill of Sale of Utility Facilities - Indian River County Landfill Segment 3 Cell
15.B.9. 20-1828
2 Expansion, Segment 2 Partial Closure, and Landfill Gas System Expansion
Staff recommends approval of the Bill of Sale of Utility Facilities and requests
Recommended Action:
the Board authorize the Chairman to execute same for recordation in the Public
Records of Indian River County, Florida.
Attachments:Staff Report
Bill of Sale of Utility Facilities
Exhibit "A" to Bill of Sale of Utility Facilities
There was no discussion regarding this item.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner
Solari, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m.
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Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:
Deputy Clerk
BCC/RW/2020 Minutes
Approved: November 10, 2020
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