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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/9/1996� MINUTPWATTACHED � BOARD OF OOUNTV COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA A G E N D A TUESDAY, JANUARY 9,1996 9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER County Administration Building 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida C-01 IN'TTY COMMSSIONERS Fran B. Adams, Chairman (District 1) James E. Chandler, County Administrator Carolyn K. Eggert, Vice Chairman (District 2) Richard N. Bird (District 5) Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney Kenneth R Macht (District 3) John W. Tippin _ (District 4) Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board 9:00 a.m. 1. 2. INVOCATION Rev. Elinor. O'Malley Science of Mind Center 1 1 YY � � � �.II : ! ul � �► Ytl �i 13-A-1 Waiving landfill fees for marsh cleanup. 13-A-2 Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 13-A-3 Suggestion Box, 1 1) � r1r. r. a j ZRINN I V W, , None Regular Meeting of December 5, 1995 1 ► y �Y SII A. Semi -Annual Bond Review .+atoll Dz.-c-a-'fa bpi 20, 1995) 1 B. Approval of Out -of -County Travel for County Commissioners to Attend FAC, 1996 Legisla- tion egislation Day, April 10 2 C. Bid Award #6019 - Blue Cypress Restroom Bldg. (memorandum dated December 27,1995) 3-4 97 s-6 F",- 9 y so .,g 7. CONSENT A =F.NDA (ont' ) PAC,E D. Developer's Agreement to Construct One South- bound Right Tum Lane and Related Improvements Along 58th Ave. (memorandum dated January 3, 1996) 5-7 E. Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 009 . (memorandum dated January 2, 1996) 8-16 F. Sebastian Riverfront Utilities Project (memorandum dated January 3, 19.96) 17-20 8. G01YERNMENTAT. AGENCIES _ None 9:05 A.M. 9. P-11BIJEC ITEMS'. A. RUBT IC HEARINGS None B. PUIBUC DISCI ION MS . Review of Criteria for Mobile Pet Vaccination Services & Other Temporary Use Permits (memorandum dated January 2, 1996) 21-38 10. None 11. DEPAR31WENTAT-, MATTERS A. Commnnit- Deveionment Default of Frank & Tiphany Marotta's SHIP Loan II' (memorandum dated January 2, 1996) 39-43 B. Emergeicv None C, General Services None D. Leignre Servicm None E. Office of Management and Bn a None 11. nEPARTMENTAT, MATTERS (ont'd )• F. Personnel None G. Public Works None H. Utilities 1. West Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Change Order #3 (memorandum dated December 19, 1995) 2. West Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, Engineering Work Authorization Amendment (memorandum dated December 29, 1995) 3. Wetland Project, Change Order # 3A & 3B (memorandum dated January 3, 1996) 12. COUNTY ArrogNFY None 13. COM1yIIscIO SITE A. Chimirmnn Fran H- Ad�mq C. Commissioner Richard M R*rd D. Crosswalk - New Courthouse .. (deferred from meeting of 1/2/96) E. Comtniaaloner John W T min PAGE 44-50 51-56 57-64 9`2 so- &' � 97 so_c 14. SPECIAL DISTRICTSIBO RDS PAGE A. FRmeromey S-•v:ees Mstriet None B. Solid Waste D'seocal District None C. Environmental Control Board None 15. ADMIUMRNNrFivT ANYONE WHO MAY WISH TO APPEAL ANY DECISION WHICH MAYBE 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 N EET NG MAY CONTACT THE COUNTY'S AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COORDINATOR AT 567-8000 X408 AT TYAcT AR unTTRc TAT AnvA'KTrM nV ?,A=V-rrwrr_ --- -� - • •• o .sari i avat vL- JLV&La i 111\ V. Meeting broad=t live on: TCI Cable Channel 13 - rebroadcast S: 00 p.m. Th:osday through 5.00 p.m. Friday Falcon Cable Channel 35 - rebroadcast Friday evening INDEX TO MINUTES January 9, 1996 Regular Meeting of Board of County Commissioners ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CONSENT AGENDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A. Semi -Annual Bond Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 B. Approval of Out -of County Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 C. Award Bid #6019 - Blue Cypress Restroom Bldg. . . . . . 3 D. Developer's Agreement - 58th Avenue Improvements - Hatfield Development Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 E. Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 009 - Salary Increases 6 F. Sebastian Riverfront Utilities Project . . . . . . . . . 15 REVIEW OF CRITERIA FOR MOBILE PET VACCINATION SERVICES AND OTHER TEMPORARY USE PERMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DEFAULT OF SHIP LOAN - FRANK & TIPHANY MAROTTA . . . . . . . . . 24 WEST REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - CHANGE ORDER #3 - J. J. KIRLIN, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 WEST REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXTENSION - WORK AUTH. AMENDMENT - MALCOLM PIRNIE . . . . . . . . 31 WETLANDS PROJECT - WEST REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - CHANGE ORDER #3A & #3B - COASTAL CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . 33 WAIVING LANDFILL FEES FOR MARSH CLEANUP OF ENTIRE ST. JOHNS WATER BASIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 SUGGESTION BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 COURTHOUSE CROSS -WALK -- Deferred from Meeting of 1/9/96 . . . . 39 Tuesday, January 9, 1996 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, January 9, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Present were Fran B. Adams, Chairman; Carolyn K. Eggert, Vice Chairman; Richard N. Bird; Kenneth R. Macht; and John W. Tippin. Also present were James E. Chandler, County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney; and Barbara Bonnah, Deputy Clerk. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Rev. Elinor O'Malley gave the invocation, and Commissioner Eggert led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS Chairman Adams requested the following additions: 13-A-1 Waiving landfill fees for marsh cleanup. 13-A-2 Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 13-A-3 Suggestion Box ON MOTION by Commissioner Tippin, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously added the above items to today's Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 1995. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 12/5/95, as written. JANUARY 9, 1996 1 BOOK 97 F'A;r 50 —D L -dj boox 97 51 CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Adams requested that Item C be removed for discussion. A. Semi -Annual Bond Review The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/28/95: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator THRU: Donna Anderson, Acting Personnel Director'. FROM: Beth Jordan, Risk Manageprr DATE: 28 December 1995 SUBJECT: Semi -Annual Bond Review 9 Please consider this item for the Board of County Commissioners' January -A -;1996, consent agenda. Background Chapter 137.05, Florida Statutes, requires the. Board of County Commissioners to review the bonds of County officers twice annually. The Board last reviewed the bonds on June 13, 1995. Analysis We have reviewed copies of the bond for each Commissioner and Constitutional Officer and, upon review, found them to be sufficient in keeping with the statutory requirements. A copy of each bond is on file in the County Commission office. Recommendation Following review, no further action is required of the Board. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously accepted the status of the Semi -Annual Bond Review as submitted by Risk Manager Beth Jordan. COPIES OF BONDS ARE ON FILE IN OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD B. Approval of Out -of County Travel ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved out -of -county travel for County Commissioners to attend FACo 1996 Legislative Day in Tallahassee on Wednesday, April 10, 1996. 2 JANUARY 9, 1996 C. Award Bid #6019 - Blue Cypress Restroom Bldg. The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/27/95: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator THROUGH: H.T. "Sonny" Dean General Services Direct FROM: Fran Boynton Powell Purchasing Manager SUBJECT: Bid No. 6019 Project Name Blue Cypress Lake Restroom Building,- IRC Project No. 9533 JUA M: December 27, 1995 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Bid Opening Date: December 6. 1995 Specifications Obtained by: Six 6 Vendors Replies: Four ka Vendors - BID TABULATION UNIT PRICE Tim Wright Construction 1177 18th Place $ 78,895.00 Vero Beach, Fl. Hearndon Construction, Inc. 8145 Evernia Street, Unit One $ 69,797.00 Micco, Fl. 32976 Bill Bryant, Inc. 1550 Old Dixie Highway $ 99,892.00 Vero Beach,Fl. 32960 Driveways Inc. 3300 Bobbi Lane $96,185.00 Titusville, FL. 32780 TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $ 69.797.00 SOURCE OF FUNDS: FBIP Grant No. B96004 BUDGETED AMOUNT: Account No. ftl-210-572-066.51 ..$45,000 Bid came in over budget and Staff is requesting additional funds in the amount of $25,000, from the State to cover the difference. JANUARY 9, 1996 Boos 97 PrE 5 _I Booz 97 PnE 53 ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS Alternative No. 1. The Board award the contract to Hearndon Construction, Inc. and direct the Chairman to execute the agreement on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. Staff further recommends that the Board direct that all bonds, insurance certificates and other formalities as required by the terms of the contract and bid documents be submitted and approved by the appropriate staff departments responsible, including the Attorney's office prior to issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Department of Public Works. Direct staff to request an additional $25,000 allocation from the Florida Boating Improvement Fund. The County's current unobligated balance is approximately $60,000. If additional grant funds are not available, the difference would come from General Fund Contingencies. Alternative No. 2 The Board reject the bids and not award the contract. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative No. 1. with the bid being awarded to Hearndon Construction, Inc., Micco, Florida as the lowest, most responsive bidder meeting specifications for construction of Blue Cypress Restroom Building. The Contract Agreement is now being presented for approval and execution by the Chairman and attesting by the Clerk. We have had four (4) Contract Agreements executed in the original by the proposed contractor, Hearndon Construction, Inc.. Staff will work closely with Risk Management and the Attorney's Office in getting those offices' approval of the insurance certificates and bonds prior to issuing the Notice to Proceed. In answer to Chairman Adams' inquiry, Administrator Chandler advised that our chances are good for receiving $25,000 from the State to cover the difference. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously awarded Bid #6019 to Hearndon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $69,797, as recommended by staff. CONTRACT AGREEMENT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD 4 JANUARY 9, 1996 D. Developer's Agreement - 58th Avenue Improvements - Hatfield Development Co. The Board reviewed the following memo dated 1/3/96: im FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: James E. Chandler, County Administrator James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Direct(( Developer's Agreement to Construct One Southbound Right -Turn Lane and Related Improvements Along 58th Avenue January 3, 1996 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Hatfield Development Company, Inc will be developing a Target Retail Store in the Indian River Square Shopping Center located north of SR60 west of 58th Avenue. the Developer has agreed to construct a Southbound right turn lane and other related improvements along Kings Highway.- The Developer will fund 100% of the cost of the right turn lane and other related improvements. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSI The following alternatives are as follows: Alternative No. 1 Approve the Developer's Agreement and authorize the Chairman's signature. No funding will be required by the County. Alternative No. 2 Not approve the agreement. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Alternative No. 1 is recommended. The Project will be funded 1000/6 by the Developer. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Developer's Agreement with Hatfield Development Co., as recommended by staff. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD F.'t,� JANUARY 9, 1996 5 BOOK 97 54 L__ I BOOK 97 P,�u 55 E. Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 009 - Salary Increases The Board reviewed the following memo dated 1/2/96: TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: January 2, 1996 SUBJECT: MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 009 -CONSENT AGENDA FROM: Joseph A. Bair,( OMB Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The attached budget amendment is to appropriate funding for the following: 1. The attached budget amendment appropriates funding for 1995/96 salary raises as approved by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The installation of sewer lines at Fleet Management and Road and.Bridge complex on 41st Street was approved in FY 1993/94. This entry appropriates the funding for Road and Bridge expense. 3. This entry appropriates the funding for the maintenance agreement on the Dolman Video System at the Courthouse. The warranty expired November 30, 1995. 4. An additional $15,000 was approved by the BCC at their September 19, 1995 meeting to increase the County's contnbufion to the Council on Aging budget. These additional funds were needed to maximize the amount of grant funds available to the Council. 5. The owner's of Copeland's Landing put up a Letter of Credit in the amount of $44,200 for improvements. The Letter of Credit was forfeited and the County is now making the improvements. This entry allocates the Letter of Credit forfeiture. 6. The BCC approved to accept the FP & L Grant in the amount of $64,700. This is $533 more than was budgeted for FY 1995/96. The attached entry allocates the additional funds. 7. At the February 7, 1995 meeting of the BCC, the board approved to accept the grant agreements to replace the Wabasso Causeway and the Dale Wunbrow boat ramps. This entry appropriates the funding. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached budget amendment 009. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment 009, as recommended by OMB Director Joe Baird. JANUARY 9, 1996 i TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners FROM:. Joseph A. Baird OMB Director BUDGET AMENDMENT: 009 DATE: January 2. 1996 Entry Number Funds/Department/Account Name Account Number Increase Decrease 1. See Attached 2. EXPENSE TRANSPORTATION FUND /Reserve for Contingency 111-199-581-099.91 $0 $30,000 TRANSPORTATION FUND/Other Improvements Except Buildings 111-214-541-066.39 $30,000 $0 3. EXPENSE GENERAL FUND/Reserve for Contingency 001499-581-099.91 $0 $13,500 GENERAL FUND/Court Reporter/ Maintenance Office Equipment 001-905-516-034.63 $13,500 $0 4. EXPENSE GENERAL FUND/Council on Aging - 001-110-564-088.32 $15,000 $0 GENERAL FUND/Reserve for Contingency 001-199-581-099.91 $0 $15,000 5. REVENUE TRANSPORTATION FUND/Reimbursements 111-000-369-040.00 $44,200 $0 EXPENSE TRANSPORTATION FUND/ Roads and Bridges -Construction in Progress 111-214-541-066.51 $44,200 $0 6. REVENUE GENERAL FUND/Disaster Preparedness 001-000-342-041.00 $533 $0 EXPENSE GENERAL FUND/FPL Grant/Other Operating Expense 001-237-525-035.29 $533 $0 7. REVENUE GENERAL FUND/DEP-Dale Wimbrow Boat Ramp 001-000-334-724.00 $80,000 $0 GENERAL FUND/DEP-Wabasso Causeway 001-000-334-725.00 $120,000 $0 EXPENSE GENERAL FUND /Parks/Other Improvements- Except Buildings 001-210-572-066.39 1 $200,000 1 $0 JANUARY 9, 1996 ' Boor 97 PAJF 56 SALARY BUDGET AMENDMENT - FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995/96 GENERAL Ffi11T1) BOARD OF COUNTY CONIIVEMONERS Executive Salaries 001-101-511 -011-11 Regular Salaries -011-12 Social Security -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life Insurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -01244 Medicaid -012-17 COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE $2,020 Regular Salaries 001-102-514 -011-12 Other Salaries -011-13 Social Security -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life Insurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -012-14 Medicaid -012-17 RECREATION Regular Salaries - Other Salaries Social Security Retirement Life Insurance Worker's Compensation Medicaid MAIN LIBRARY Regular Salaries Other Salaries xetuement Life Insurance Worker's Compensation Medicaid NORTH COUNTY LIBRARY Regular Salaries Other Salaries Ketuement Life Insurance Worker's Compensation Medicaid SOIL CONSERVATION Social ltetuement Life Irmnance Worker's Compensation Medicaid LAW LIBRARY Social Security Retirement Life Insurance Worker's Compensation Medicaid 001-108-572 001-109-571 001-112-571 -011-12 -011-13 -012-11 -012-12 -012-13 -012-14 -012-17 -011-12 -011-13 -012-11 -012-12 -012-13 -012-14 -012-17 -011-12 -011-13 -012-11 -012-12 -012-13 -012-14 -012-17 INCREASE 650 $7,141 $468 $1,444 $25 $21 $109 $16,135 $1,157 $1,072 $3,054 $53 $48 $251 $13,495 $1,080 $904 $2,574 $44 $506 $211 $25,362 $1,959 $1,694 $4,825 $84 $76 $396 $14,135 $940 $935 $2,662 $47 $42 $219 80'a 97 P,iu 57 DECREASE 001-118-537 -011-12 $2,020 -012-11 $125 -012-12 $357 -012-13 $6 -012-14 $6 -012-17 $29 001-119-516 JANUARY 9, 1996 -011-12 -012-11 -012-12 -012-13 -012-14 -012-17 8 $1,405 $87 $248 $6 $4 $20 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Regular Salaries 001-201-512 -011-12 $3,567 Social Security -012-11 $221 Retirement -012-12 $764 Life Insurance -012-13 $12 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $10 Medicaid -012-17 $52 PERSONNEL Regular Salaries 001-203-513 -011-12 INCREASE DECREASE GENERAL SERVICES -012-11 $466 Regular Salaries 001-202-513 -011-12 $4,882 Social Security -012-11 $303 Retirement -012-12 $862 Life insurance -012-13 $16 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $14 Medicaid -012-17 $71 PERSONNEL Regular Salaries 001-203-513 -011-12 $7,523 Social Security -012-11 $466 Retirement -012-12 $1,329 Life Insurance -012-13 $25 Worker`s Compensation -012-14 $21 Medicaid -012-17 $109 VETERAN'S SERVICES Regular Salaries 001-206-553 -011-12 $5,156 Social Security -012-11 $320 Retirement -012-12 $911 Life Insurance -012-13 $19 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $14 Medicaid -012-17 $75 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Regular Salaries 001-208-525 -011-12 $6,503 Social Security -012-11 $403 Retirement -012-12 $1,148 Life Insurance -012-13 $22 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $18 Medicaid -012-17 $94 PARKS Regular Salaries 001-210-572 -011-12 $23,432 Social Security -012-11 $1,453 Retirement -012-12 $4,138 Life Insurance -012-13 $72 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $813 Medicaid -012-17 $340 VITA -"T,451 Regular Salaries 001-211-564 -011-12 $3,603 Social Security -012-11 $223 Retirement -012-12 $636 Life Insurance -012-13 $12 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $10 Medicaid -012-17 $52 AG EXTENSION Regular Salaries 001-212-537 -011-12 $3,002 Social Security -012-11 $186 Retirement -012-12 $530 Life Insurance -012-13 $9 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $8 Medicaid -012-17 $44 9 JANUARY 9, 1996 Boa 97 Fa :F OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Regular Salaries 001-229-513 -011-12 BOOK 9; r, cn 59 YOUTH GUIDANCE Regi. 001-213-523 -011-12 $2,989 Security -012-11 $185 Social Retirement -012-12 $528 Life Insurance -012-13 $9 $8 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $43 Medicaid -012-17 $33 PURCHASING Salaries 001-216-513 -011-12 $5,014 Regular Social Security -012-11 $311 Retirement -012-12 $885 Life Insurance -012-13 $16 $14 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $73 Medicaid -012-17 , Medicaid -099.11 INCREASE DECREASE BUILDING AND GROUNDS Regular Salaries 001-220-519 -011-12 $23,818 Social Security -012-11 $1,477 Retirement -012-12 $4,206 Life Insurance -012-13 $72 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $869 Medicaid -012-17 $345 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Regular Salaries 001-229-513 -011-12 $7,771 Social Security -012-11 $482 Retirement -012-12 $1,372 Life Durance -012-13 $25 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $22 Medicaid -012-17 $113 ANIMAL CONTROL -012-17 $33 Regular Salaries 001-250-562 -011-12 $6,642 Social Security -012-11 $412 Retirement -012-12 $1,173 Life Insurance -012-13 $19 - Worker's Compensation -012-14 $247 Medicaid -012-17 $96 Regular Salaries 001-251-519 -011-12 $1,468 Other Salaries -011-13 $812 Social Security -012-11 $141 Retirement -012-12 $403 Life Insurance -012-13 $6 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $6 Medicaid -012-17 $33 PROPERTY APPRAISER Regular Salaries 001-500-586 -099.06 $18,708 Social Security -099.06 $1,160 Retirement -099.06 $3,304 Life Insurance -099.06 $58 Worker's Compensation -012.14 $52 Medicaid -099.06 $271 SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Regular Salaries 001-700-586 -099.11 $9,771 Executive Salaries -099.11 $255 Social Security -099.11 $622 Retirement -099.11 $1,798 Life Insurance -099.11 $34 Worker's Compensation -012.14 $28 ' Medicaid -099.11 $145 10 JANUARY 9, 1996 CIRCUIT COURT Regular Salaries 001-901-516 -011-12 $1.,082 Social Security -012-11 $67 Retirement -012-12 $191 Life Insurance -012-13 $6 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $3 Medicaid -012-17 $16 PROBATION Regular Salaries 001-908-523 -011-12 $5,787 Social security $1,020 -012-11 $359 Retirement $32 -012-12 $1,022 Life Insurance $168 -012-13 $19 Worker's Compensation -012-13 -012-14 $215 Medicaid -012-17 $84 Reserve for Salaries 001-199-581 -099-88 $308,037 Cash Forward 001-0-389 -040-00 $19,251 MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT ) INCREASE DECREASE ..T. NORTH COUNTY RECREATION $1,444 Regular Salaries 004-108-572 -011-12 $3,318 Other Wages Social Security -011-13 $242 Social Security -012-11 $221 Retirement $614 -012-12 $629 Life Insurance -012-13 -012-13 $12 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $124 Medicaid Medicaid -012-17 $52 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Reserve for Salaries Regular Salaries 004204-515 -011-12 $3,049 Social Security 1996 -012-11 $189 Retirement -012-12 $538 Life Insurance -012-13 $9 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $9 Medicaid -012-17 $44 COUNTY PLANNING Regular Salaries 004-205-515 -011-12 $19,923 Social Security -012-11 $1,235 Retirement -012-12 $3,518 Life Insurance -012-13 $62 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $56 Medicaid -012-17 $289 CODE ENFORCEMENT Regular Salaries 004207-524 -011-12 $5,777 Social Security -012-11 $358 Retirement -012-12 $1,020 Life Insurance -012-13 $19 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $32 Medicaid -012-17 $84 FRANCHISE ADMINISTRATION Regular Salaries 004-234-537 -011-12 $950 Social qty -012-11 $59 Retirement -012-12 $168 Life Insurance -012-13 $3 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $3 Medicaid -012-17 $14 Reserve for Salazies 004-199-591 -099-88 $40,562 Reserve from Contingencies 004199-581 -099-91 $1,444 HOUSING AUTHORITY Regular Salaries 107-226-554 -011-12 $3,476 Social Security -012-11 $216 Retirement -012-12 $614 - Life ice -012-13 $12 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $10 Medicaid -012-17 $50 Reserve for Salaries 107-226-554 -099-88 $4,378 JANUARY 9, 1996 11 Boa 97 P, E 60 I RENTAL ASSISTANCE Regular Salaries 108-222-564 -011-12 Social Security -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life Insurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -012-14 Medicaid -012-17 Reserve for Salaries 108-222-564 -099-88 TRANSPORATION FUND ROAD AND BRIDGE Regular Salaries 111-214-541 -011-12 Social Security -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life Insurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -012-14 Medicaid -012-17 PUBLIC WORKS Regular Salaries 111-243-519 -011-12 Social Security -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life Insurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -012-14 Medicaid -012-17 ENGINEERING 111-245-541 -011-12 Regular Salaries 111-244541 -011-12 Social Security -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life Insurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -012-14 Medicaid -012-17 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Regular Salaries 111-245-541 -011-12 Social Security -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life Insurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -012-14 Medicaid -012-17 Reserve for Salaries 111-199-581 -099-88 Reserve for Contingencies 111-199-581 -099-91 EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT 114-120-522 -011-12 FIRE Regular Salaries Other Salaries and Wages -011-13 Property Appraiser 114-120-522 -099.06 Social Security -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life Insurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -012-14 Medicaid -012-17 Reserve for Salaries 114-120-522 -099-88 ALS Regular Salaries 114-253-526 -011-12 Property Appraiser 114-253-526 -099.06 Social Security -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life1nsurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -012-14 Medicaid -012-17 Reserve for Salaries 114-253-526 -099-88 12 JANUARY 9, 1996 $2,538 $157 $448 $9 $7 $37 BOOK 97 pxu 61 $3,196 INCREASE DECREASE $81,776 $5,070 $14,442 $256 $2,862 $1,186 $10,136 $628 $1,790 $34 $28 $147 $26,326 $1,632 $4,649 $81 $147 $382 $18,984 $1,177 $3,353 $59 $106 $275 $17,971 $357 $1,916 $1,136 $3,237 $53 $51 $266 $10,092 $572 $626 $1,782 $19 $28 $146 $165,490 $10,036 $24,987 $13,265 COMMUNICATIONS 418-221-572 -011-12 Regular Salaries 120-133-519 -011-12 $736 Social Security -012-11 $46 Retirement -012-12 $130 Life Insurance -012-13 $3 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $2 Medicaid -012-17 $11 Reserve for Contingencies 120-133-581 -099-91 $673 INCREASE REFUSE 418-221-572 -011-12 $20,384 Regular Salaries 411-209-534 -011-12 $7,384 Social Security -012-11 $458 Retirement -012-12 $1,304 Life Insurance -012-13 $22 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $673 Medicaid -012-17 $107 LANDFILL Regular Salaries 411-217-534 -011-12 $37,551 Social Security 418-232-572 -012-11 $2,328 Retirement -012-12 $6,632 Life Insurance -012-13 $119 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $1,866 Medicaid -012-17 $544 RECYCLING -012-14 $34 Regular Salaries 411-255-534 -011-12 $17,876 Social Security -012-11 $1,108 Retirement 418-236-572 -012-12 $3,157 Life Insurance -012-13 $56 Worker's Compensation -012-14 _ $888 Medicaid -012-17 $259 Cash Forward 411-217-534 -099-92 $53 Rr1TVjrK11Tr_Ti Regular Salaries 418-221-572 -011-12 $20,384 Other Wages -011-13 $891 Social Security -012-11 $1,319 Retirement -012-12 $3,757 Life Insurance -012-13 $59 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $738 Medicaid -012-17 $308 FOOD AND BEVERAGE Regular Salaries 418-232-572 -011-12 $4,612 Other Wages -011-13 $1,407 Social Security -012-11 $373 Retire - -012-12 $1,063 Life Insurance -012-13 $19 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $34 Medicaid -012-17 $87 PRO SHOP Regular Salaries 418-236-572 -011-12 $12,699 Other Wages -011-13 $6,908 Social Security -012-11 $1,216 Retirement -012-12 $3,463 Life Insurance -012-13 $53 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $680 Medicaid -012-17 $284 Cash Forward 418-221-581 -099-92 13 JANUARY 9, 1996 $928 DECREASE $82,332 $60,354 BOOK 97 P�rf, (32 I BUILDING DEPARTMENT Regular Salaries Social Security Retirement Life Insurance Worker's Compensation Medicaid Reserve for Salaries 441-233-524 -011-12 -012-11 -012-12 -012-13 -012-14 -012-17 441-233-581 -099-88 DEPARTMENT OF UMLUY SERVECES WASTEWATER Regular Salaries 471-218-536 -011-12 Social Security -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life Insurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -012-14 Medicaid -012-17 WATER Regi Salaries 471-219-536 -011-12 Social qty -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life Insurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -012-14 Medicaid -012-17 GENERAL Regi Salaries 471-235-536 -011-12 Social qty -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life Insurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -012-14 Medicaid . -012-17 SLUDGE FACILITY Regular Salaries 471-257-536 -011-12 Social Security -012-11 Retirement -012-12 Life Insurance -012-13 Worker's Compensation -012-14 Medicaid -012-17 Reserve for Salaries 471-235-581 -099-88 $18,497 $1,147 $3,267 $56 $104 $268 wK 97 p �.� 63 $23,339 INCREASE DECREASE $44,065 $2,732 $7,782 $125 $1,340 $639 $55,242 $3,425 $9,756 $165 $1,679 $801 $26,433 $1,639 $4,668 $75 $74 $383 $3,051 $189 $539 $9 $93 $44 $164,948 Regular Salaries 501-242-591 -011-12 $10,329 Social qty -012-11 $640 Retirement -012-12 $1,824 Life Insurance -012-13 $31 Worker's Compensation -012-14 $317 Medicaid -012-17 $150 Reserve for Salaries 501-242-581 -099-88 $13,291 RISK MAKAGENUM Regular Salaries 502-246-513 -011-12 $3,098 Social Security -012-11 $192 Retirement -012-12 $550 Life Insurance -012-13 $12 - Workees Compensation -012-14 $9 Mid -012-17 $45 Reserve for Salaries 502-246-581 -099.88 $3,906 JANUARY 9, 1996 14 _I L� F. Sebastian Riverfront Utilities Project The Board reviewed the following memo dated 1/3/96: TO: Board of Country Commissioners FROM: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney DATE: January 3, 1996 RE: Sebastian Riverfront Utilities Project Before the County purchased the City of Sebastian utility system, the County was in the process of constructing an assessment project for the City along the riverfront. The agreement between the County and the City relating to that project requires the County to complete the project and deed it over to the City; however, since the County is now the owner of the Sebastian utility system, once the City accepts the riverfront project the City.'will:.have to immediately transfer the project back to the County. It is the opinion of the Sebastian City Attorney that this procedure is necessary and County staff has no objections to following the procedure. Recommended Action: Board authorize the Chairman to sign the attached Interlocal Agreement between the County and City relating to finalization of the riverfront project and to execute necessary transfer documents. CPV/lk Attachment: Interlocal Agreement ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board, unanimously approved the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Sebastian, as recommended by County Attorney Charles Vitunac. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ON FILE IN OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD REVIEW OF CRITERIA FOR MOBILE PET VACCINATION SERVICES AND OTHER TEMPORARY USE PERMITS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 1/2/96: 15 JANUARY 9, 1996 BOOK 97 F. ,a I Box '97 65 TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator D2VIAION HEAD CONC NCE: AW obe t e g, A Community Deve opme Director FROM: Stan Boling 6AICP Planning Director DATE: January 2, 1996 SUBJECT: Review of Criteria for Mobile Pet Vaccination Services and Other Temporary Use Permits It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of January 9, 1996. BACKGROUND: •Board Direction and Consideration At its August 15, 1995 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners discussed various concerns and issues related to mobile pet vaccination services. In addition to discussing pet vaccination .services, the commission expressed some concerns regarding special sales events allowed in shopping center parking lots and retail store parking lots via temporary use permits. At the end of its August 15th discussion on these issues, the Board directed staff to review these issues and come back to the Board with recommendations. County planning staff then reviewed current LDR (land development regulation) allowances for temporary uses in general and mobile pet vaccination services in particular. In doing so, planning staff coordinated with the Environmental Health Department, the County Attorney's Office, the City of Vero Beach planning department, and the City of Vero Beach attorney's staff. Planning staff then prepared a report and recommendation to be considered by the Board at its September 12, 1995 meeting. At the September 12th meeting, the Board postponed consideration and discussion of these issues until a time when all interested parties could participate in the discussion. Since then, planning staff has contacted the various parties that are involved or have an interest in these issues. The following parties confirmed that they can attend a discussion of these issues at the January 9, 1996 Board of County Commissioners meeting: J.C. Cannon of Pet Vaccination Services; Environmental Health Director Mike Galanis; Nancy Errett of Animal Control; Dennis Ragsdale of the Vero Beach Planning Department; and county planning and legal staff. Although local veterinarians Dr. Herman and Dr. Scarpinato have been invited to attend the January 9th meeting, both declined to commit to attending the meeting. In response to the invitation, 16 JANUARY 9, 1996 7_ Dr. Scarpinato indicated that he felt it county would keep out mobile vaccination that his interest in the issue has waned. was unlikely that the services and indicated Despite an apparent lack of interest by two local veterinarians, based on the Board's previous direction staff has scheduled these issues for the Board's consideration at its January 9,- 1996 meeting. •General Characteristics of Temporary Uses As per the county's regulations, a temporary use is defined as a use established for a fixed period of time with the intent to discontinue such use upon a certain expiration date. Under the LDRs, temporary uses are also uses set-up on a specific site, where customers or employees are attracted to or brought onto the site. Many types of temporary uses involve activities conducted outside of enclosed buildings (e.g. tent meetings, special sales or sports - related events). As such, temporary uses may involve activities that, if conducted indoors, would require no special permit review or approval. For instance, a shopping center or mall could have vaccination services provided within a tenant unit without any special permit review or approval by the. planning division. According to current regulations, such a use- could•be conducted outside of the shopping center or mall building for a limited time period if a temporary use permit were issued and various conditions satisfied. •Temporary Uses Allowed Under Current LDRs LDR Chapter 972 sets forth allowances and criteria for all temporary uses. Certain temporary uses are specifically addressed and regulated in Chapter 972 by zoning district type (agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial). These specifically listed uses include: - Model homes - Temporary construction offices - Temporary watchman's quarters - Temporary meeting, recreation or amusement facilities - Temporary real estate sales office - Transient merchants (e.g. fruit and vegetable stands, Christmas tree sales) Special vehicle and boat sales events Other uses are allowed under a broad category. of "similar temporary uses", and still other temporary uses are allowed that are accessory to a principal use (e.g. tent revival on a church site). For several years, planning staff has treated plant sales and other commercial events held in shopping center parking lots as similar to special vehicle and boat sales events, which are specifically allowed in such parking lots under certain conditions. In summary, the current LDRs and staff's interpretation of "similar temporary uses" allow temporary uses that have customarily and historically occurred in the county, and allow special sales and promotional events in parking lots where excess parking spaces exist and where the temporary use is accessory to or similar to an allowable use within the zoning district of a given site. As with all temporary uses, temporary commercial events are subject to general review standards (see attachment #2) which include: 1. Mitigation of nuisance or hazardous uses. 17 JANUARY 9, 1996 boa 97 P,u 66 I Box 9�A '� 6 2. Adequate and safe traffic circulation and parking. 3. Adequate facilities and services such as utilities, drainage, solid waste, and emergency services access. 4. Protection of the natural environment (e.g. no protected trees are allowed to be removed to accommodate temporary uses). 5. Site suitability. 6. As short a duration of the use as practicable. 7. Protection of the public health (e.g. inspection of food service operations by the Environmental Health Department). Conditions may be added to permits to ensure that these general standards are met. In addition to these general standards, specific standards are provided in Chapter 972 for model homes, temporary construction and watchman's quarters trailers, temporary real estate offices, transient merchants (Christmas tree, fireworks, and satellite seafood sales operations), and special vehicle and boat sales events. An example of such a specific standard is the limitation that model homes be open only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. All temporary use permit applications are processed by planning staff and are reviewed by other departments as necessary, depending upon the proposed use or event and its location. Also, all applications are reviewed and approved or denied by the community development director. *Mobile Pet Vaccination Temporary Uses Within the last few years, county planning staff has received several temporary use permit applications to allow special events for temporary outdoor pet vaccination clinics. The requests initially involved setting -up the clinics on portions of parking lots of pet center stores. Later requests proposed such uses in parking lots of site planned shopping centers. In each case, the proposals were for a 1 or 2 day weekend clinic, and all facilities were proposed only within site -planned projects where more parking spaces were available than required by the off-street parking ordinance. Within the last year, 2 mobile vaccination clinic events have been approved via the temporary use permit process in the unincorporated area of the county. Both permits were issued to Pet Vaccine Services, Inc. for 2 separate clinics in a portion of the Ryanwood Shopping Center parking lot. One event was approved for Sunday, July 9, 1995, while the other was approved for Sunday, August 6, 1995. Each permit contained a "condition" which stated that the applicant was responsible for conducting the clinic. in accordance with Florida Statutes and the rules and regulations of the Florida Board of Veterinarian Services (FBVS). A copy of each permit was sent to the FBVS and county animal control, and a copy of the permit 4or the August 6th event was also sent to the environmental health department. .Planning staff's application of the TUP provisions is to allow mobile pet vaccination clinics when accessory to a pet center or veterinarian service use, or where such uses are allowed by zoning such as in zoning districts where existing shopping center projects are allowed. In staff's opinion, such an allowance for very short term vaccination clinics is similar, in regards to zoning matters, JANUARY 9, 1996 18 0 to allowances for special vehicle and boat sales events, which are specifically allowed in the TUP provisions (see attachment #3). At its August 15th meeting, the Board directed staff to contact the Board if another TUP application for a mobile pet vaccination clinic is received. To date, no applications have been received for such events in either the unincorporated area of the county or in the City of Vero Beach. In,response to a mobile pet vaccination - clinic application request received several months ago, city staff concluded that its regulations, like those of the county, would allow such clinics to be conducted on a temporary basis in zoning districts where permanent veterinarian clinics are allowed, provided adequate parking and site issues are addressed. With respect to that application submitted to the City, the applicant, Pet Vaccination Services, did not pursue approval, and no clinic event was held. At its August 15th meeti;lg, the Board also expressed concerns regarding certain aspects of mobile pet vaccination clinics, including: health and safety for the animals (procedures, clean facilities, outdoor conditions), enforcement of health and safety requirements, and appropriateness of allowing such temporary commercial services out-of-doors. The following analysis addresses those issues. ANALYSIS •Health and Safety for the Animals According to an opinion of the county attorney (see attachments #4 and #5), the state has already addressed animal health and safety issues in its requirements for limited service veterinary medical practice permits. Furthermore, it -is the county attorney's opinion that the county is pre-empted from adding requirements on top of the state requirements. Therefore, it appears that the county is legally precluded from adding animal health and safety requirements. •Enforcement of Health and Safety Requirements In terms of human health and safety, the county environmental health director has stated that pet vaccinations serve an important public health purpose. In regard to sanitation issues that affect humans, as referenced in the county attorney's opinion, the county environmental health director has stated that adequate state and local sanitation regulations already are in force. Therefore, staff's conclusion is that no new sanitation regulations are needed. In regard to enforcement of animal health and safety regulations and sanitation regulations, the environmental health director has stated that his department will commit to inspecting each pet vaccination clinic for compliance with state limited services veterinarian clinic permit standards as well as state and local sanitation requirements. Therefore, local staff are in place to inspect and enforce these regulations. •Appropriateness of Temporary Uses Including Temporary Outdoor Commercial Events and Services It has been the county's policy to allow certain temporary uses including temporary outdoor commercial uses when properly regulated in regards to nuisance impacts, traffic and parking, adequate facilities, protection of the environment, site suitability, duration, and public health. Under certain conditions, these uses have been determined to be appropriate and even necessary. The 19 JANUARY 9, 1996 Bm 97 P,�tE county has considered the following temporary uses to be appropriate for the following reasons: 1. Transient merchant uses such as Christmas tree and fireworks sales are traditional seasonal sales that have historically been allowed on parking lots and vacant lots. Christmas tree sales tend to involve a significant amount of sales space and special handling that is best accommodated out of doors. Other transient merchant sales such as fruit and vegetable stands and satellite seafood sales also have a historical basis in the county and are intended to allow, but not require, a direct sales outlet for locally grown fruits and vegetables and locally caught seafood. To keep such facilities from becoming de facto grocery stores that do not meet normal site development standards for grocery stores, such stands are currently prohibited from connecting to electrical, telephone, water, sewer and other utility services. 2. _Temporary structures such as construction trailers and watchman's quarters are necessary to accommodate construction projects in terms of providing on-site management, construction coordination, and security. Such structures also allow some equipment and materials to be stored indoors, which is generally more aesthetic than outdoor storage. 3. Accessory uses such as seasonal outdoor plant sales around garden centers or tent meetings at churches allow for special commercial and non-commercial events where site improvements are already in place to accommodate a temporary "expansion" of the permanent use. 4. _Special sales events such as car sales and mobile pet vaccination clinics are not necessarily related to a permanent on site use. Car sales events were specifically added to the list of allowable temporary uses in 1987. At that time, the county determined that car sales events, especially those involving more than one dealership, require a significant amount of space and should not be restricted to individual car lots, due to general site constraints, or to the fairgrounds site, due to its location which is remote from commercial areas. •Other Issues One important issue related to temporary uses is the fairness of allowing certain commercial activities via a temporary use permit on sites that are not improved to the standard required of permanent businesses. First, it should be noted that the allowed temporary commercial uses have limitations not imposed on permanent businesses. For example, fruit and vegetable stands (which are approved as temporary uses) are not allowed to connect to water, sewer, electric or telephone services. Also, it should be noted that site criteria are applied to such uses, and that these criteria are similar to temporary use or special use permit criteria used in other jurisdictions. Although certain temporary uses are justified, some inequities are bound to occur, since items or services sold at temporary use sites or events are also sold at permanent businesses. Aesthetics is another concern, since outdoor events and sales tend to be less aesthetic. Such events can create a negative visual impact along a roadway, and such negative impacts are the main reason that outdoor flea markets are strictly regulated in the county and in other jurisdictions. Due to these possibly negative 20 JANUARY 9, 1996 0 impacts, the within the recommending 60 corridor future. Wabasso Corridor Plan prohibits outdoor sales events Wabasso Corridor Plan area. Staff is considering that the Board enact such a prohibition along the SR when the Board reviews SR 60 Corridor issues in the •Alternatives The Board has several alternatives in dealing with temporary uses in general and mobile pet vaccination services in particular. These alternatives include: 1. Eliminate temporary uses. Although this alternative addresses all fairness, aesthetic, and site improvement issues, it is not practical. As previously described, certain temporary uses are necessary and many have been allowed for many years without a history of creating problems. 2. Restrict and further regulate temporary uses. More restrictive, special regulations could be applied to address specific nuisance or site development concerns. In staff's opinion, however, the existing general review standards for temporary uses already address such concerns. 3. Prohibit certain temporary uses in certain areas. As is the case with the draft Wabasso Corridor Plan, certain uses can be prohibited in certain areas for aesthetic reasons as long as such uses are reasonably accommodated elsewhere. In staff's opinion, all outdoor sales and service events, including mobile pet vaccination services, could be prohibited from the Wabasso and SR 60 corridors for aesthetic reasons. Under such an alternative, similar commercial events would be treated equally'and would be reasonably accommodated within the county outside of those corridors. 4. Make no changes to temporary use regulations. The Board could affirm the existing LDRs and staff's interpretation of the existing regulations, as described in this report. •Summary In regard to animal health and safety issues, it is the opinion of the county attorney that the state has already adopted regulations to address these issues. These regulations, as well as state and local sanitation regulations, can be monitored by environmental health department staff without a change to current county LDRs. In regard to zoning matters, mobile pet vaccination clinics are similar to other temporary commercial sales or service events. Such events are regulated in regard to public health, nuisance, duration, and site suitability issues. Such uses may be conducted only on improved sites where excess site use capacity exists due to vacant tenant space, closed stores, or oversizing of improvements. Staff's position is that any restrictions or prohibitions placed on mobile pet vaccination clinics should also be placed on similar temporary commercial sales and service events. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: 1. Affirm staff's current interpretation of temporary use regulations as described in this report or provide staff with policy changes that can be formally implemented in the next round of LDR amendments. 21 JANUARY 9, 1996 BOOK 9 7 P.iGf. 7 0 I Boaz '97 fAa 7 2. Direct staff to require that any future mobile pet vaccination clinic temporary use permit applicants arrange for environmental health department inspections for their events and that such applicants comply with environmental health' department directives given.to correct any items found not to be in compliance with state and local health regulations. Planning Director Stan Boling explained the four alternatives listed in staff's recommendation. Commissioner Eggert asked if Environmental Health would be available on the weekends to conduct these inspections, and Director Boling responded affirmatively. Commissioner Eggert remained concerned about pet owners having to pay $50-$75 for rabies shots and other things necessary to obtain a license for their pets. She asked if any local veterinarians offered their services in this respect because she had called around the last time this matter was discussed and was unable to find one. Dr. Denis scarpinato of Pinewoods Animal Hospital stated that if pet owners called his office, they would be told they could get a rabies shot for $10. He felt that could be said for several veterinarians in this area. He noted, however, that the Humane Society screens applicants before delegating neutering and spaying services to specific veterinarians who provide those services for a cost set by the Humane Society. Dr. Scarpinato advised that Dr. Alan Baker has indicated that he intends to soon open a low cost, vaccine, spay neuter clinic in Vero Beach. The clinic will be open 3 days a week in an enclosed building which will eliminate the problems encountered with pets and their owners waiting in a hot, sunny parking lot. Dr. Scarpinato questioned the tolerant temporary use permit regulations on flower sales in parking lots compared to those for pet vaccination clinics. Commissioner Bird pointed out that the big difference is that our Ordinances do not require people to buy flowers, but we do require people to have their pets vaccinated. Dr. Scarpinato advised that his office gives a cursory examination before giving the $10 rabies shot. However, a complete head -to -toe examination is $25. He understood that Dr. Aiken, Dr. Herman, and Dr. Moon also give cursory examinations before giving rabies shots. 22 JANUARY 9, 1996 Commissioner Macht commented that is in conflict with calls he has received about this matter. Commissioner Eggert emphasized that the complaint she hears is about the necessity of getting multiple shots and the high costs for those shots. Dr. Scarpinato emphasized that he has never refused to give a $10 rabies shot to a healthy animal. J. C. Cannon of Pet Vaccination Services, Lake Mary, Florida, stressed that 1995 was a record year for the number of reported cases of rabies in Florida. When Pet Vaccination Services comes into a city, we like to contact every local veterinarian in writing requesting them to take our referral cases. When our licensed vets see an animal which has a problem, they like to refer them to a local veterinarian. Unfortunately, all veterinarians in Vero Beach have refused to sign a letter which allows for emergency coverage. Pet Vaccination Services had to go to Dr. Ralph Goldman in Jensen Beach to find a veterinarian who would provide emergency services. However, Dr. Goldman has since requested that we take his name off the contract list. At present there is no one inside the 30 -mile radius (stipulated by the State) who will give Pet Vaccination Services that simple letter of protection. Mr. Cannon pointed out that Pet Vaccination Services is a new service in Florida, but has been in California since 1978. They give $5 rabies shots and try to hold booster clinics at 3 -month intervals. They provide every opportunity for pet owners to get their animals vaccinated at an economical cost. If an animal is not healthy enough to receive the vaccination, they will not vaccinate. If the animal has a skin problem, a lump, etc., they recommend that they go to a veterinarian facility. If the animal has a strong reaction to a shot, they recommend after stabilizing the animal that they go to an emergency facility. Unfortunately, there is no emergency clinic in Vero Beach or within the 30 -mile radius. Dr. Scarpinato questioned why local vets should be responsible or available for Pet Vaccination Services' emergencies when they are on call for just their own clients' emergencies. He pointed out that even M.D.s send humans to emergency centers after hours. Dr. Scarpinato felt the emergency center issue would be resolved with the opening of Dr. Baker's clinic. 23 JANUARY 9, 1996 BOOK 97 PAGE 72 I ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board by a vote of 4-1 (Chairman Adams opposing) approved staff's current interpretation of temporary use regulations; and directed staff to require that any future mobile pet vaccination clinic temporary use permit applicants arrange for Environmental Health Department inspections for their events and comply with Environmental Health directives given to correct any items found not to be in compliance with state and local health regulations. DEFAULT OF SHIP LOAN - FRANK & TIPHANY MAROTTA The Board reviewed the following memo dated 1/2/96: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DI ON HEAD CONCURRENCE 0'rbe-3ft'li M. Keati , A Community Devel pment irector FROM: Sasan Rohani, AICP Chief, Long -Range Planning DATE: January 2, 1996 RE: DEFAULT OF FRANK & TIPHANY MAROTTA'S SHIP LOAN It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of January 9, 1996. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS On January 17, 1995, the county's Affordable Housing Loan Review Committee approved a SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) combination downpayment/closing cost loan and impact fee loan for Frank and Tiphany Marotta, a very low income family. The total loan was for $9,737.83, of which $8,624.83 was for downpayment/closing costs ($5,500 downpayment and $3,124.83 closing costs), and $1,113.00 was for traffic impact fees. The county's subordinate mortgage document, promissory note, and the First National Bank and Trust Company's construction loan were closed on March 17, 1995. Versa Homes, the builder, then began construction of the house. Before construction was completed and the construction loan was converted to a permanent loan, however, Frank and Tiffany Marotta decided that they did not want the home. This action has affected the bank, the county, and the builder. According to the builder, approximately $8,410.00 is needed to finish the house completely. The bank's construction loan was approved for $47,250, of which $32,413.10 has been dispersed to the builder with a remaining balance of $14,836.90. 24 JANUARY 9, 1996 On December 11, 1995, county staff sent a letter to the Marotta's and their attorney inquiring as to their intentions regarding purchase of the house. In that correspondence, staff requested that the Marotta's indicate how they intend to repay their SHIP loan. That letter, however, was returned because the Marotta's, have moved and left no forwarding address. While their attorney, who has contact with the Marotta's, was copied on the letter, the deadline for reply has since passed without any response. Given the circumstances, it appears that the Marotta's intend to default on their first mortgage and allow the property to go into foreclosure. For that reason, the Board of County Commissioners .must now make a decision regarding the county's subordinate mortgage and promissory note. ANALYSIS According to the county's Local Housing Assistance Plan, each SHIP loan recipient must repay his SHIP loan at the time the -SHIP financed house is sold or transfered to another person. This is consistent with the objective of the county's affordable housing trust fund which was established as a revolving loan program. As such, all SHIP loan payments go back to the housing trust fund and are used for additional loans. For that reason, the county must try to recapture as much of these funds as possible in cases of foreclosure. ALTERNATIVES Regarding the Marotta's loan, the -Board now has the following options: • The first option is to allow the bank to foreclose the loan and have the court clerk sell the unit in a foreclosure auction. In this case, the bank, as the first mortgage holder, will claim their money and their foreclosure costs, with the county receiving any remaining funds up to the amount of its loan. Most likely, the foreclosure auction will not generate sufficient money to repay the county loan. Consequently, this option is unlikely to yield any money to the county. If that occurs, the county could still sue the Marotta's on their promissory note. Their SHIP application showed zero assets, although a, wage garnishment may be possible if the county prevailed in such a suit. • The second option is to allow the builder to assume both the bank and county mortgage, finish the unit, put it on the market, sell the unit, and then reimburse the bank and the county. The builder, however, cannot qualify as an eligible very low or low income applicant or sponsor, and it is unlikely -the county's advance for closing costs ($3,124.83) could be recovered in a resale. This option would be contrary to the county's Local Housing Assistance Plan guidelines and procedures for assumption of mortgages only by eligible persons or sponsors. Although it is possible that the county could recover $6,613.00 of its SHIP loan with this option, the closing cost portion of the loan would probably have to be written off. 25 JANUARY 9, 1996 BOOK 97 ulu 1 BOOK 97 F,1Iu 75 • The third option is for the county to assign its promissory note and subordinate mortgage to the builder at a discounted price. The builder would then assume the bank loan, finish the home, sell it, and pay back the bank's loan. The builder has offered to buy the county's mortgage for $3,000.00. While this option would ensure that the county would recover $3000.00 of its $9,737.83 loan to the Marotta's, there are problems with this option. By allowing -the builder to pay a discounted price for assignment of the SHIP loan, a precedent would be established that could in the future lead to complicity between SHIP applicants and builders to defraud the county. • The fourth option is to do nothing and let the bank, builder, and the applicant resolve the problem. It seems that no option will guarantee that the county will recover its full loan amount. With the first and second options, it is uncertain how much, if any, money the county may finally recapture. With the third option, the county would be assured of receiving almost a third of its loan amount; however, that option would not be a good policy to pursue, given the potential for fraud with that type of arrangement. Besides the options listed above, another alternative has been pursued by staff. Since a number of people are on the waiting list for SHIP loans, staff has contacted potentially qualified applicants to determine if one would agree to assume the SHIP and bank loans and buy the house. This would require bank approval. As of this time, that effort has been unsuccessful. Given these circumstances, planning staff and the county attorney's office feel that bank foreclosure would be the best option. RECOMMENDATION Planning staff and the County Attorney's office recommend that the Board of County Commissioners allow the bank to foreclose the Marotta loan. Community Development Director Bob Keating gave a brief background of the SHIP loan program, noting that we have given out a total of 131 loans and have encumbered $900,000 in loans. This is the first time we have encountered a default of a loan. The good news is that it looks like everything is going.to work out. Staff has been working with other applicants and at least 5 have considered assuming the loan. Even better news, the bank and the builder have notified us that there is a cash buyer for the house whereby both the County and the bank would be paid in full. It appears that everybody will come out of this 100 percent. Director Keating advised that it was staff's position to come to the Board to get directives in how to proceed just in case the loan doesn't close. Staff would like the Board to allow the bank to foreclose if something happens and things fall through and the loan doesn't close. 26 JANUARY 9, 1996 o ® r Chairman Adams commended staff for their remarkable track record in processing 131 loans. She was not pleased with the first option simply because we would lose total control of the investment. She liked the alternative of aggressively pursuing other qualified buyers. Commissioner Bird agreed. He pointed out that if necessary, we could discount the $9,737.83. However, he didn't want us to be too quick to jump into a foreclosure without pursuing another buyer. Commissioner Eggert agreed. She believed we should not set a precedent in the event this loan doesn't close. If this doesn't work, then it should come back. Commissioner Tippin also commended staff on their track record, and Commissioner Bird agreed with considering any future defaults on a case by case basis. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, to approve Option 4, td do nothing and let the bank, builder, and the applicant resolve the problem just as long as they get a buyer. Under discussion, Commissioner Bird inquired about the financing packages, and Director Keating explained that generally the banks loan 90% of the appraised value of the house. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion carried unanimously. WEST REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - CHANGE ORDER #3 - J. T. KIRLIN, INC. The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/19/95: 27 JANUARY 9, 1996 BOOK 97 plGF 7 I Box 97 Fm,c 77 DATE: DECEMBER 19, 1995 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATO FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILI SERVIC PREPARED WILLIAM F. MCCAIN /w AND STAFFED CAPITAL PROJECTS ENG BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SER CES SUBJECT: WEST REGIONAL WASTEWATER tI EATMENT PLANT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. US -93 -04 -DC BACKGROUND On August 23, 1994, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with J. J. Kirlin Inc., for the above -referenced project. The current contract amount is $5,545,100.10, which includes previously approved Change Orders Nos. 1 & 2 (See attached agenda and minutes). The County now wishes to receive approval for Change Order No. 3. ANALYSIS The total amount of the proposed change order is $193,823.65. For a detailed breakdown of the items, please see the attached change order package summary sheet. Items that'are unrelated to the original project and the associated costs are as follows: - 1. Clear, grade remaining citrus $14,076.00 2. Seed and mulch, remaining citrus area 3,958.88 3. Install entrance road 72,415.16 4. Paint and grout existing plant tankage 26,757.00 5. Additional electric 11.590.00 Total outside project cost $128,797.04 The amount related to the original project/modifications is $65,026.61 or 1.17% of current project cost. The total additional cost to this project to date is $297,923.75 or 5.5% which is still a very acceptable amount for a project of this magnitude. The Utilities Department has a high level of comfort with these negotiated costs and recommends Board approval. We are also recommending approval of a 90 day contract time -extension due to weather conditions/additional work items. Staff also requests approval to spend up to $7,500 for miscellaneous mulching and small shrubs to further enhance landscaping once contractor has installed his landscaping. This will be done through the use of purchase orders and quotes from local vendors. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends approval of the attached change order with J. J. Kirlin, Inc. as presented and approval of the additional expenditure of $7,500.00 for landscaping as described above. 28 JANUARY 9, 1996 r r MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, that the Board approve Change Order #3 with J. J. Kirlin, Inc. in the amount of $193,823.65 and an additional $7,500 for land- scaping described in staff's recommendation. Under discussion, Chairman Adams noticed that this project's costs are just about the same as the 800 MHz project. She asked how many acres were still in citrus, and Capital Projects Engineer Bill McCain advised that 13.62 acres remained in citrus. Commissioner Tippin asked if this is the same tank that fell down in the middle of the night several years ago, and Mr. McCain confirmed that it is part of the same tank that actually didn't fall down but slid a little. Chairman Adams questioned the difference in the $14,076 clearing and grading costs mentioned in this memo and the $12,000 cost set out in Kirlin's proposal #8. PROPOSAL SPREAD SHEET IRC WRWWTP 2MGD EXPANTION John J. Karlin, Inc. of Fla. Job *F4083 RE: Site Improvement Revised JJK8 DESCRIPTION HOURS UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST TOTAL Materials $0 Prime Purchase Orders $0 Sales Tax 8.00% $0 SUB TOTAL $0 $0 SUBCONTRACTOR'S G.C. Work 113,855 SUB TOTAL $113,855 $113,855 EQUIPMENT RENTAL Sales Tax 6.00% $0 SUB TOTAL $0 $0 BOR SUB -TOTAL $0 Overhead Bunsen 48.00% $0 TOTAL LABOR $0 • $0 JOB COSTS PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE $0 GENERAL CONDITIONS $0 SUB TOTAL $0 $0 TOTAL COST $113,855 JJK O.H. 10% $11,386 SUBTOTAL $125,241 JJK PROFIT 6% $5,693 SUBTOTAL $130,934 BOND 2.00% $2.819 TOTAL 133,553 29 JANUARY 9, 1996 BOOK 97 PAGE 78 I BOOK 97 F' u i FON Indian River County West Regional _ WasteWater Treatment Plant Site Improvement JJK Proposal #(8) hmn hem Description Unit Proposal Cost 1 Clear, grade, remaining citrus tree areas: Lump Sum $12,000.00 In Seed & Mulch remaining citrus tree areas: Approximate Area (135000 SF) @ $0.07518F Lump Sum $3,375.00 3 Complete tum -key design and install for the delineated plant site area shown on sheet 7 0f 9 of M&Ws plans Lump Sum $25,077.00 4 Plant 145 trees required by the landscape plan. JJK will pay and supply 81 live Oak trees and the county will pay for the remaining mix of 84 trees Lump Sum $11,888.00 5 Install the entrance road sub -base and top coat (Approxim. 4154 sy) Lump Sum $59,735.00 5a Staking and Engineering for the entrance road Lump Sum $2,000.00 Total Proposals Cost Lump Sum $113,855.00 Mr. McCain explained that the $133,553 total in Change Order No. 3 Summary is comprised of several different items. In preparing the change of summary sheet; he erroneously pulled out those numbers without including the contractor's allowable overhead and profit. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY WEST REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION TO 2.0 MGD CHANGE ORDER NO.3 SUMMARY 30 JANUARY 9, 1996 Chairman Adams asked for confirmation that the request for a 90 -day extension is due to the weather, and Mr. McCain responded that it predominantly is due to the weather. The hurricane came through and with concrete casting on the job, it was a very critical time: It delayed some very critical structures where you couldn't start one without completing the other first. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion passed unanimously. CHANGE ORDER #3 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD WEST REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXTENSION - WORK AUTH. AMENDMENT - MALCOLM PIRNIE The Board reviewed the following memo dated 12/29/95: DATE: DECEMBER 29, 1995 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATO FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTIL SERVICES PREPARED WILLIAM F. McCAIN AND STAFFED CAPITAL PROJECTS E G BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY S RVICES SUBJECT: WEST REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION, ENGINEERING WORK AUTHORIZATION AMENDMENT. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO US -93 -04 -DC Background On April 27, 1993 the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners approved an engineering services contract with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., for the above -referenced project. As a result of additions to the scope of engineering services and time extensions on the duration of the project's construction, the engineer has, per the articles in the contract, requested additional compensation. The Utilities Department staff has negotiated an acceptable fee with the engineer for these items. (See attached contract amendment.) Analysis The proposed negotiated fee with the Engineer is $34,880.00 and is broken down as follows: 31 JANUARY 9, 1996 BOOK 97 mu 8 I BOOK 97 fl+ c 81 1) Engineering Services/inspection for $28,480.00 90 day extension 2) See Items 2 & 3 of proposed addendum 6.400.00 Total Additional Fees $34,880.00 For details of the proposed services, please refer to the attached Work Authorization's Amendment. The Utilities staff is satisfied with the proposed fee increase and feels it is in line with the scope increase. Recommendation The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the contract Amendment as presented. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, that the Board approve the Work Authorization Amendment with Malcolm Pirnie in the amount of $34,880, as recommended by staff. Under discussion, Chairman Adams questioned the engineering services fees if they are based on the 90 -day extension when the contractor wasn't doing any work either. Capital Projects Engineer -Bill McCain explained that there is more than that involved. The Engineering Work Authorization lists the following items as part of the project amendment: PROJECT NAME: West Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant - Expansion to 2.0 MGD DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AMENDMENT 1. Provide engineering services during 90 calendar day extension of the construction contract to provide construction administration and resident project representation services. 2. Provide engineering services to coordinate revisions to the landscape planting requirements as well as site drainage modifications for the area south of the WWTP. 3. Provide engineering services to coordinate and prepare design of effluent discharge piping and skimmer at the wetland project, and the coordination of a new entrance road wearing surface. This Amendment is made with reference to the "Master Agreement for Professional Services" dated July 27, 1993, and specific article numbers and paragraph number which are listed hereunder to describe the scope of services and changes for the amended services. Mr. McCain advised that there was work occurring at the site during that time period, but they were not able to do critical path item work. They were still required to have inspectors and 32 JANUARY 9, 1996 construction administration. Even though construction was impeded by the rain, they were out there many days during that period. Chairman Adams believed this is an excessive cost under those circumstances. Just because he did a little bit here and a little bit there, it resulted in an extra charge to us of almost $30,000 just for engineering fees. She didn't feel that the contractor or the engineer was looking out for our best interests. She believed that when a contractor cannot proceed in a normal path, he should hold up everything he can to avoid additional costs for the project owner. Commissioner Eggert felt it was up to the Utilities Department to keep on top of the project to see if there were other things that they could be doing that they would have had to do anyway. Mr. McCain explained that when it rains for 3-5 days, the impact of that weather can last 30-45 days after the rain stops. Chairman Adams stated that she was beginning to have a problem with the engineering fee extensions that have been coming back to us pretty regularly. Mr. McCain pointed out that we are still doing very well on our engineering fees on this project overall. The fees break out at 7.3% and typically they run 8.9% -in a project of this size. He believed the engineer would not do a project like this one again at this price, even with the additional fees. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion passed unanimously. WETLANDS PRO TECT - WEST REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATI��NT PLANT - CHANGE ORDER #3A & #3B -COASTAL CONSTRUCTION The Board reviewed the following memo dated 1/3/96: 33 BOOK 97 F'AE Of) JANUARY 9, 1996 I DATE: TO: FROM: PREPARED AND STAFFED BY: SUBJECT: BOOK 97 PiuE 83 JANUARY 3, 1996 JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTI SER ICES ROBERT 0. WISEMEN, P.E. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES WETLAND PROJECT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3A AND 3B INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. US -93 -05 -ED On February 7, 1995, the Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement with Coastal Construction of Brevard to construct the subject project. (See attached minutes) The construction is nearing completion. Some work remains to be done as requested by Indian River Farms Water Control District (IRFWCD) as proposed in Change Order No. 3a and 3b. After a recent inspection, Indian River Farms Water Control District requested the County to clear approximately 2,200 linear feet of their right-of-ways (Lateral D embankment) as the County requested permission to install one discharge pipe to their canal system. As a result of this requirement, several meetings have been held to negotiate with the Indian River Farms Water Control District, where they have insisted that the County is required to clear the subject right-of-ways. ANALYSIS The clearing of said right-of-ways is important to the IRFWCD because of their inability to clear it from the southside of the canal (the canal is very wide). The clearing and maintainability is the District's long range target project when 4th Street (presently it is an IRFWCD's right-of-ways) becomes a public road in the future. The District's explanation, is that the requirement has nothing to do with the utility project. However, it is an opportunity to clear the right-of-ways at this time. The cost for this is $16,200.00. Change Order No. 3a is attached. Along with this matter, the staff would like to present to the Board a proposed Change Order (No. 3b), which covers some additional work required by IRFWCD to finish this project. The work consists of the installation of six drop -pipes to prevent erosion on the District canal embankment, removal of two access driveways which presently restricts the canal water flow, relocation of one discharge pipe to the 8th Street canal and the installation of a crossing culvert. The total cost for Change Order No. 3b is $17,630.00. RECOMMENDATION 1) The staff seeks approval from the Board of County Commissioners to prevent any interruption in completion of this project. This requirement is reflected in Change Order No. 3a, in the amount of $16,200.00. 2) The staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve -Change Order No. 3b, in the amount of $17,630.00. If only Change Order No. 3b is approved, the contract amount will be adjusted accordingly. If both Change Orders (Nos. 3a and 3b) are approved, the contract amount will be to $1,862,676.40. 34 JANUARY 9, 1996 Commissioner Bird questioned whether this would be a Utilities expense or a Public Works expense or a combination of both. If it is approved, he felt it should be left up to Administrator Chandler to do a proper cost allocation among departments. Utilities Director Terry Pinto advised that the permit requirement in order for us to dump into the canal was to go in and clear. Of course, we do whatever the Indian River Farms Water Control District (IRFWCD) requires us to do and they asked us to clear that area because they feel the future expansion of 4th Street that borders this would require them to move to the side where our project is to maintain the canal. In other words, the construction of that road would cause the canal to be cleared on the opposite side of our project. The District thought this would be the proper time to do it only because we have contractors in there working on a project and have to secure the area with a fence. When it is necessary to clear the area in the future, it would be difficult for them to come in and do the clearing. In addition, they feel that because the 4th Street expansion would be a road project, the County would be the one to clear it. Director Pinto agreed with the District -- if it is going to be cleared, now is the time to do it. He felt we should work out internally who has to pay for it and when, but if the clearing has to be done, we would rather go in and clear it before we finish our dikes and put up our fence. When we secure the area, we will provide gates and will work with the District to set the fences far enough back so that they can get in to maintain the canal. Chairman Adams had a real problem with IRFWCD making the clearing a part of the requirement for the permit since the two projects are not related. She felt that every time the District comes to us they have this arm -twisting action and we get this wall between us. The IRFWCD is a taxing district just like the County and she didn't believe it was our responsibility to clear their right-of-way when the two projects are not related at all. Director Pinto commented that the County is just responding to the permit requirements, but Chairman Adams felt if that is the case that we need to make an agreement with them that we will do the clearing and bill them for it. Marvin Carter of Carter Associates, engineers for IRFWCD, advised that this particular item goes back to some miscommunication during the permitting stage. This particular permit was only for discharge and to cross the District's right -of - 35 BOOK 97PnE 84 JANUARY 9, 1996 BOOK 97 Pnu 85 way into the District's canal. 4th Street is owned by the District and this particular case relates to all the other permits that have been necessary in getting clearance along other roads in the District. This one may .be preconceived as an arm -twisting deal, but the District thought that the clearing was part of the original permit deal. Commissioner Bird asked how long it would be before the expansion of 4th Street would necessitate clearing the ditch on the other side. Perhaps it would be better to clear it all at one time. Community Development Director Bob Keating advised that 4th Street was not in the long range plan of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Commissioner Bird wanted to maintain a cooperative relationship with the District, but he felt that the clearing could be done in conjunction with the road widening project and then allocate the cost properly. Director Pinto explained that the facilities have been constructed; we are ready to move the contractor out. The County could enter into an agreement whereby they commit to clearing the rights-of-way when the time comes. Mr. Carter advised that the District is meeting this Thursday to discuss this issue. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved Change Order #3B; denied approval of Change. Order #3A; directed staff to revisit the permit issue with IRFWCD and agree to do the clearing in the future in conjunction with the 4th Street expansion. Commissioner Tippin philosophically observed that these change orders involving additional costs of $300,000, or 5.5% of the initial contract, are being viewed as "a very acceptable" amount. Commissioner Tippin didn't consider that a "very acceptable" amount. He suggested that verbiage be changed in the future. He emphasized that he could remember back when any additional cost was not acceptable. CHANGE ORDER 3B IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD JANUARY 9, 1996 36 WAIVING LANDFILL FEES FOR MARSH CLEANUP OF ENTIRE ST. JOHNS WATER BASIN The Board reviewed the following memo dated 1/8/96: TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FROM; FRAN B. ADAMS, CHAIRMAN DATE: January 8, 1996 RE: Waiving landfill fees for marsh cleanup The St. Johns River Water Management District has scheduled a marsh cleanup of the entire St. Johns Water basin for March 2, 1996. Holly Dill, Executive Director, Environmental Learning Center is our Indian River County coordinator for the event. We are expecting approximately 300 volunteers to pick up trash, both in the marsh and along the edges of roads and dikes. Harris Sanitation will be providing bins. We are hereby requesting a waiver of fees at the County landfill for the trash collected during the marsh cleanup. We expect approximately 80 cubic yards of trash. Administrator Chandler noted that normally there would not be a fee for this- type of program. In the past, from a staff perspective, we felt the type of debris from a cleanup program could be taken to the transfer stations and a fee was not levied. Therefore, there is no fee to waive. Commissioner Eggert understood then that we are not setting a precedent here, and Administrator Chandler responded affirmatively. TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL The Board reviewed the following memo dated 1/8./96: TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FROM: FRAN B. ADAMS, CHAIRMAN DATE: January 8, 1996 RE: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council We have been approached by representatives of Brevard County who are interested in perhaps forming another Regional Planning Council that would include. Brevard, Indian River and Volusia Counties. Brevard and Volusia Counties feel dwarfed by Orange County and don't feel that they have much in common with Orange County. I feel we are sometimes dwarfed by Palm Beach County. I'm requesting the assignment of a staff member to investigate the cost and rewards of joining with Brevard and Volusia Counties to form a Central Coast Regional Planning Council. JANUARY 9, 1996 37 BOOK 9� PAGE 86 BOOK 9 7 Pi .Commissioner Macht commented that we are paying $32,000 in annual membership fees to have our best interests undermined. Commissioner Tippin felt it would be worthwhile to investigate this proposal as long as it doesn't cost us any more. Commissioner Macht recalled that just two years ago this Board asked for the TCRPC to be abolished. Commissioner Eggert believed that an area from Martin County north through Brevard County, including Okeechobee County, would be more appropriate, but she would support taking a look at this proposal. Commissioner Bird preferred to look at it as a restructuring. Commissioner Tippin preferred to do away with the TCRPC completely, and Commissioner Macht noted that a change in the Legislature may give us the opportunity to do that. CONSENSUS was to look at it with staff. SUGGESTION BOX The Board reviewed the following memo dated 1/8/96: TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FROM: FRAN B. ADAMS, CHAIRMAN DATE: January 8, 1996 RE: Suggestion Box In light of our many recent conversations with staff, employees and the public, I would like to establish a locked suggestion box to be placed by the Commission office in which employees would be encouraged to place ideas, especially money -saving ideas. I suggest that we form a committee with Jim Chandler, Joe Baird, Chairman of County Commission, the Department Head for whom the idea would be used, as well as the person who submitted the idea. In other words, we would have three permanent committee members and two others, depending on where the suggestion came from. If implemented, I think the employee should receive a percentage, such as 10%, reward or bonus for his savings for the first year. We should also establish a mechanism whereby, if the employee does not wish to be associated publicly with the idea, the identity can be protected. The Board agreed to -try a Suggestion Box, as proposed. 38 JANUARY 9, 1996 0 a COURTHOUSE CROSS -WALK -- Deferred from Meeting of 1/9/96 16 Tit AVEIJIIE u 0 L0 w E%18iTA _'PRESENTLY II ' t x p w EXHIOIT $" _ vuvosm sY ST#rf -F m AGF. JANUARY 9, 1996 39 BOOK 97 f' 88 W DHISrr C - 'PROPO-4cD By 07MF LS 97 PAGE 8 C� Commissioner Macht recommended that the Board not do anything at this point.but follow staff's recommendation of Alternative #1 (Exhibit B) which is to put in- a sidewalk linking the sidewalk in front of the parking garage to the crosswalk, fanning it out on the sides. General Services Director Sonny Dean explained that hedges will be planted between the sidewalk and the curb to force people to use the new sidewalk to reach the crosswalk. Chairman Adams felt we could try it and see how it works; we can go back and put the curb cuts in if necessary. Barbara Bonnah, County resident, cautioned about planting hedges between the sidewalk and the curb in front of the parking garage. She felt the hedges would hide someone who might be lying in wait for an employee coming out of the Courthouse alone and entering the parking garage during the dark winter months. Commissioner Eggert wanted to revisit this in 6 months after the sidewalk is put in to consider the safety aspects. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved staff's recommendation of Alternative #1 (Exhibit B) with the Board revisiting the matter in 6 months after the sidewalk is put in. 40 JANUARY 9, 1996 There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 10:30 a.m. ATTEST: J. K. Barton, Clerk Fran B. Adams, Chairman Minutes approved " G " 7 b JANUARY 9, 1996 41 BOOK 9� FrhuF.