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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/17/1996. � MINCTrESqWTACHED � BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA A G E N D A TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1996 9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER County Administration Building 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 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. CALL TO ORDER BACKUPPAGES 2. INVOCATION None 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Comm. Richard N. Bird 4. ADDITIONS to the AGENDVEMERGENCY ITEMS 1. Add Item 7-R, add Jungle Trail to the National Register of Historic Places. 2. Add Item it -E, Council on Aging Mass Transit Grant budget revision. 5. PROCLAMATION and PRESENTATIONS None 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of August 20, 1996 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Received & Placed on File in Office of Clerk to the Board: Report of Convictions for Aug., 1996 B. Approval of Warrants (memorandum dated September 5, 1996) 1-8 C. 1997 Holiday Schedule (memorandum dated September 4, 1996) 9-10 D. Misc. Budget Amendment # 029 (memorandum dated September 11, 1996) 11-12 E. Temporary Water Service Agreement - IRC and Michael A. and Mildred Verderosa (memorandum dated September 4, 1996) 13-15 BOOK f't� r BOOK 99 PA E BACKUP 7.. CONSENT AGENDA (,cont'd ): PAGES F. County Tax Deed Sales Applications (memorandum dated September 5, 1996) 16-17 G. Modification to Premium Conversion Plan (memorandum dated September 5, 1996) 18-19 H. Gifford School Park - Release of Drainage Easements (memorandum dated September 10, 1996) 20-21 I. Award Bid #7003 / Chiller Maint. Contract (Bldgs. & Grds.) (memorandum dated September 9, 1996) 22-25 J. Oslo Road R -O -W Acquisition - John and Dorothy Tippin Property (memorandum dated September 10, 1996) 26-30 8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES None 9:05 A.M. 9. PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Dixie Oak Manor Inc.'s Request for Special Exception Use Approval to Expand an Exist- ing Adult Congregate Living Facility (memorandum dated September 9, 1996) 31-41 2. Mira Flores Inc.'s Request for Special Excep- tion Use Approval to Construct a Self -Service Mini -Storage Facility (memorandum dated September 9, 1996) 42-51 3. Proposed Purchase of the Atlantic Gulf Com- munities (AGC) Industrial Tract Scrub LAAC Project (memorandum dated September 11, 1996) 52-110 4. Proposed Purchase of 47 Individually Owned Lots Within the Sebastian Highlands Scrub LAAC Project (memorandum dated September 11, 1996) 111-171 B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS None 10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS None BACKUP 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS PAGES A. Community Development None B. Emergency Services 1. MegaLink (T-1) Agreement with Bell- South Business Systems for Communi- cation Link Between South and West 800 MHz Towers (memorandum dated September 9, 1996) 172-178 2. Invitation from John's Island Club for ' Staff to Participate in "Public Safety Day" Golf Outing (memorandum dated September 9, 1996) 179-180 C. General Services None D. Leisure Services None E. Office of Management and Budget None F. Personnel None G. Public Works Florida Power & Light Power Pole Relocations 58th Ave. Improvements (memorandum dated September 9, 1996) 181-200 H. Utilities L. Developer's Agreement with Dixie Oak Manor Inc. (memorandum dated September 3, 1996) 201-207 2. South County Reverse Osmosis Plant Wastewater Connections (Domestic/ Skid Cleaning) (memorandum dated September 9, 1996) 208-209 3. Vero Lake Estates Water Main - Change Order #2 and Final Pay Request (memorandum dated September 9, 1996) 210-218 4. Award of Bid for Meter Reading Services (memorandum dated September 10, 1996) 219-226 12. COUNTY ATTORNEY None 500f, 9- Fmk k ?l BOOK PAfaE 1Z 13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS BACKUP PAGES A. Chairman Fran B. Adams B. Vice Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Job Training Centers Proposal (backup provided separately) C. Commissioner Richard N. Bird D. Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Old Courthouse Comments (postponed from 9/10/96 BCC Meeting) (no backup provided) E. Commissioner John W Tippin 14. SPECIAL DISTRICTSBOARDS A. Emergency Services District None B. Solid Waste Disposal District 1. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of 8/20/96 2. Professional Engineering/Financial Services (memorandum dated August 29, 1996) - 227-248 3. Chairman's Signature for Grant Application/ Annual Report Package (memorandum dated September 3, 1996) 249-252 10:00 am. 4. Sole 1996 Petition to Solid Waste Disposal District Adjustment Board Appeal Hearing 253-255 C. Environmental Control Board None 15. ADJOURNMENT Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision which may be made at this meeting will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. Anyone who needs a special accommodation for this meeting may contact the county's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator at 567-8000 x408 at least 48 hours in advance of meeting. Meeting broadcast live on TCI Cable Channel 13 - rebroadcast S: 00 p.m. Thursday through S: 00 p. m. Friday Falcon Cable Channel 35 - rebroadcast Friday evening INDEX TO MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COADUSSIONERS ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CONSENT AGENDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A. Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 B. List of Warrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 C. 1997 Holiday Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 D. Miscellaneous Budget Amendment #029 . . . . . . . . 9 E. Temporary Water Service Agreement - Michael A:. and Mildred Verderosa . . . . . . , 10 F. County Tax Deed Sales Applications . . 11 G. Modification to Premium Conversion Plan . . . . 12 H. Gifford School Park - Release of Drainage Easements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 I. Bid #7003 - Chiller Maintenance Contract - Irvine Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 J. Oslo Road Right -of -Way Acquisition - John and Dorothy Tippin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 K. Jungle Trail To Be Added to National Register of Historic Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DIXIE OAK MANOR INC. - SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPROVAL TO EXPAND AN EXISTING ADULT CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY - MOSBY & ASSOCIATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 MIRA FLORES INC. - SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A SELF-SERVICE MINI -STORAGE FACILITY . . . . . . . . . 20 PURCHASE OF ATLANTIC GULF COMMUNITIES (AGC) - INDUSTRIAL TRACT SCRUB LAAC PROJECT - NORTH SEBASTIAN CONSERVATION AREA . 24 PURCHASE OF 47 INDIVIDUALLY OWNED LOTS - SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS SCRUB LAAC PROJECT - SEBASTIAN SCRUB CONSERVATION AREA . 28 MEGALINK (T-1) AGREEMENT - BELLSOUTH BUSINESS SYSTEMS - COMMUNICATION LINK BETWEEN SOUTH AND WEST 800 MHZ TOWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 JOHN'S ISLAND CLUB INVITATION FOR STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN "PUBLIC SAFETY DAY" GOLF OUTING . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 1 BOOK 99 PAGE �� BOOK 99 mu 124 COUNCIL ON AGING MASS TRANSIT GRANT BUDGET REVISION . . . . . 40 FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT POWER POLE RELOCATIONS - 58TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT - DIXIE OAK MANOR, INC. . . . . . . . . 42 SOUTH COUNTY REVERSE OSMOSIS PLAN WASTEWATER CONNECTIONS (DOMESTIC/SKID CLEANING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 VERO LAKE ESTATES WATER MAIN - CHANGE ORDER #2 AND FINAL PAY REQUEST - DRIVEWAYS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 BID FOR METER READING SERVICES - AVATAR UTILITY SERVICES . . 45 SUPPORT OF JOB TRAINING CENTERS PROPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . 46 OLD COURTHOUSE COMMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 DOCUMENTS TO BE MADE PART OF THE RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . 51 2 � � r September 17, 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, September 17, 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 Patricia "PJ" Jones, Deputy Clerk. Chairman Adams called the meeting to order, and Commissioner Bird led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Commissioner Eggert requested two additions to today's Agenda: 1. Item 7-K, Adding Jungle Trail to the National Register of Historic Places. 2. Item 11-E, Council on Aging Mass Transit Grant budget revision. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously added the above items to the Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 1996. Corrections were requested to the language on Page 63 of the Minutes, replacing the word "degrees" with the word "feet" in two places and replacing the word "improvements" with the word "studies". ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 1996, as corrected. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 BOOK 99 FAfE a CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Tippin requested that Item 7-J be removed for discussion. A. Reports Received and placed on file in the office of the Clerk to the Board: 1. Report of Convictions for August, 1996. B. List of Warrants The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 5, 1996: TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 1996 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF WARRANTS FROM: EDWIN M. FRY, JR., FINANCE DIRECTOR In compliance with Chapter 136.06, Florida Statutes, all warrants issued by the Board of County Commissioners are to be recorded in the Board minutes. Approval is requested for the attached list of warrants, issued by the Clerk to the Board, for the time period of August 26, thru September 5, 1996. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the list of Warrants as issued by the Clerk to the Board for the period from August 26, 1996 through September 5, 1996, as recommended by staff. CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0017875 BELL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 8/26/96 .00 0017884 DAVIDSON, BRUCE 8/29/96 300.00 0017885 ELMORE, JAMES A 8/29/96 300.00 0017886 F P & L 8/29/96 185.39 0017887 LYNN, TAMMY ELAINE 8/29/96 300.00 0017888 BARTON, JEFFREY K -CLERK 8/30/96 2,089.84 0017889 BELL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 8/30/96 371.00 0017890 SUCA NETWORK INC 8/30/96 8,299.50 0198022 MOORE, RICK 2/22/96 .00 0198544 STUBBS, CAL 2/29/96 .00 0198559 YOUNG, PETER D 2/29/96 .00 0199587 HURST, DIANE M 3/21/96 .00 0199589 FIRST AMERICAN BANK OF IRC 3/21/96 .00 0199650 CARLIN, THOMAS 3/21/96 .00 0201150 GULKIS, MICHELLE 4/18/96 .00 0202765 DANSEREAU, PAULINE 5/16/96 .00 SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 � _ � r � CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0203144 KOVAL, JOSEPH A 5/23/96 0203151 HENDERSON SR, SYLVESTER P 5/23/96 .00 0203573 MEYER, ANN .00 0203594 GILL, JEFFREY J 5/30/96 0205229 TURNER, DOROTHY 6/27/96 .00 0205236 THOMAS, PAUL E 6/27/96 .00 0205259 JENKINS, DEBRA 6/27/96 .00 0206334 BLUE JAY LODGE 7/25/96 .00 0208082 EVENING STAR HOUSE OF THE LORD 8/22/96 .00 0208157 1260 ASSOCIATES 8/22/96 .00 .00 11,845.73 0017891 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BUILDING 9/03/96 271.75 0017892 LIEBERMAN, MARC M D 9/03/96 100.00 0208857 ACTION TRANSMISSION AND 9/05/96 40.60 0208858 ADVANCED GARAGE DOORS, INC 9/05/96 475.00 0208859 AERO PRODUCTS CORP 9/05/96 17.28 0208860 AIRBOURNE EXPRESS 9/05/96 34.00 0208861 ALBERTSONS SOUTHCO #4357 9/05/96 80.08 0208862 ATCO TOOL SUPPLY 9/05/96 69.82 0208863 AUTO SUPPLY CO OF VERO BEACH, 9/05/96 1,018.64 0208864 A B S PUMPS, -INC 9/05/96 383.90 0208865 AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND 9/05/96 863.72 0208866 A T & T 9/05/96 11.28 0208867 ALL FLORIDA BEVERAGE & OFFICE 9/05/96 56.10 0208868 ANTHEM LIFE HEALTH TRUST 9/05/96 90,491.24 0208869 ANTHEM LIFE INSURANCE CO 9/05/96 16,294.08 0208870 A T & T 9/05/96 13.35 0208871 ALL RITE WATER CONDITIONING 9/05/96 38.50 0208872 ADAMS, COOGLER, WATSON & 9/05/96 90.71 0208873 A T & T WIRELESS SERVICES 9/05/96 168.45 0208874 ANESTHESIA OF INDIAN RIVER, INC 9/05/56 429.00 0208875 A T & T 9/05/96 2,42 0208876 AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE 9/05/96 47.16 0208877 AVMA ACTUATORS, INC 9/05/96 677.07 0208878 BAKER & TAYLOR, INC 9/05/96 98.62 0208879 BAKER BROTHERS, INC 9/05/96 231.96 0208880 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 9/05/96 10,170.20 0208881 BENSONS LOCK SERVICE 9/05/96 326.20 0208882 BLACKHAWK QUARRY.COMPANY 9/05/96 326.02 0208883 BRACKETT, ROBERT L 9/05/96 500.00 0208884 BELLSOUTH MOBILITY 9/05/96 15.00 0208885 BARTON, JEFFREY K -CLERK 9/05/96 2,983.00 0208886 BRODART CO 9/05/96 32.25 0208887 BROWN, DONALD JR 9/05/96 4,494.00 0208888 BILLING SERVICE, INC 9/05/96 137.99 0208889 BEVERAGE STOP, THE 9/05/96 140.00 0208890 BURNSED, B KEITH 9/05/96 48.00 0208891 BLAKESLEE MAINTENANCE 9/05/96 150.00 0208892 BELLSOUTH 9/05/96 1,220.70 0208893 BEAZER HOMES 9/05/96 1,000.00 0208894 BUD'S WAREHOUSE OUTLET 9/05/96 80.00 0208895 BAKER, RON D 9/05/96 214.59 0208896 BAUER, JANICE 9/05/96 39.00 0208897 CITRUS MOTEL 9/05/96 116.00 0208898 CLEMENTS PEST CONTROL 9/05/96 19.00 0208899 COLLINS, WILLIAM G II 9/05/96 184.48 0208900 COMMUNICATIONS INT, INC 9/05/96 1,227.58 0208901 CORRIN, SHIRLEY E 9/05/96 283.50 0208902 COMPUTER & PERIPHERIAL 9/05/96 25.00 0208903 CH2M HILL 9/05/96 7,530.00 0208904 COASTAL FUELS MARKETING, INC 9/05/96 15,067.55 0208905 CLINIC PHARMACY 9/05/96 49.54 0208906 COPELAND, LINDA 9/05/96 115.50 0208907 CUSTOM CARRIAGES, INC 9/05196 688.72 0208908 COOGAN, MAUREEN AND 9/05/96 540.20 0208909 C V S 0 A 9/05/96 165.00 0208910 CHANG, KWANG UK, M D 9/05/96 176.00 SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 b0®K 99 mu 12-7 3 BOOK 99 PAGE 128 CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0208911 CLIFFORD, MIKE 9/05/96 100.00 0208912 C E I 9/05/96 198.50 0208913 CALGON CARBON CORP 9/05/96 1,015.90 0208914 CENTRAL A/C & REFRG SUPPLY 9/05/96 103.55 0208915 DAILY COURIER SERVICE 9/05/96 297.00 0208916 DAVES SPORTING GOODS 9/05/96 487.45 0208917 DICKER.SON FLORIDA, INC 9/05/96 49,731.04 0208918 DICKEY SCALES, INC 9/05/96 735.00 0208919 DIRECTOR, KENNETH L MD 9/05/96 456.00 0208920 DOCTOR'S CLINIC 9/05/96 102.00 0208921 DON SMITH'S PAINT STORE, INC 9/05/96 1,217.97 0208922 DON REID FORD 9/05/96 63,678.00 0208923 DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS 9/05/96 8.48 0208924 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF 9/05/96 250.00 0208925 DRIVEWAY'S, INC 9/05/96 22,320.90 0208926 DAVIS METER & SUPPLY, INC 9/05/96 9,999.14 0208927 DIAMOND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS,INC 9/05/96 359.00 0208928 DADE PAPER COMPANY 9/05/96 526.31 0208929 DURO-TEST CORP 9/05/96 3,855.00 0208930 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 9/05/96 10.00. 0208931 E -Z BREW COFFEE SERVICE, INC 9/05/96 101.50 0208932 ENVIROMETRICS, INC 9/05/96 5,764.60 0208933 ENVIRONMENTAL WATERWAY 9/05/96 86.00 0208934 EXPEDITER, THE 9/05/96 47.53 0208935 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 9/05/96 25.00 0208936 EMERGENCY LINEN SUPPLY CO 9/05/96 468.21 0208937 FACTS ON FILE NEWS SERVICE 9/05/96 279.85 0208938 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP 9/05/96 62.50 0208939 FIRESIDE THEATRE, THE 9/05/96 63.73 0208940 FIRST AMENDMENT FOUNDATION 9/05/96 33.00 0208941 FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY CO 9/05/96 49.81 0208942 FLORIDA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO 9/05/96 191.00 0208943 F P & L 9/05/96 6,059.51 0208944 FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM 9/05/96 304,105.42 0208945 FOURTH DISTRICT COURT OF 9/05/96 250.00 0208946 FRASER ENGINEERING & TESTING 9/05/96 300.00 0208947 FROMANG, STEPHEN DOUGLAS 9/05/96 1,997.00 0208948 FLETCHER'S TV & APPLIANCE 9/05/96 85.91 0208949 FLOWERS BAKING COMPANY OF 9/05/96 48.58 0208950 FLORIDA TRANSCOR, INC 9/05/96 815.26 0208951 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC 9/05/96 107.88 0208952 FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOC 9/05/96 165.00 0208953 FLORIDA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS 9/05/96 47.53. 0208954 GATOR LUMBER COMPANY 9/05/96 96.02 0208955 GEORGE W FOWLER CO 9/05/96 63.39 0208956 GLIDDEN COMPANY, THE 9/05/96 9.51 0208957 GOODKNIGHT LAWN EQUIPMENT, INC 9/05/96 150.22 0208958 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO, INC 9/05/96 616.44 0208959 GENERAL MEDICAL CORP 9/05/96 989.20 0208960 GORMAN COMPANY 9/05/96 1,090.00 0208961 GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER 9/05/96 1,343.15 0208962 GOETSCHEL FUNDING COMPANY 9/05/96 400.00 0208963 GAMMA SCIENTIFIC 9/05/96 4,313.57 0208964 GREENE, STEVEN 9/05/96 25.50 0208965 HARRISON UNIFORMS 9/05/96 165.65 0208966 HILL DONNELLY CORPORATION 9/05/96 90.59 0208967 HOLIDAY BUILDERS, INC 9/05/96 _ 500.00 0208968 HACH SUPPLY 9/05/96 988.25 0208969 HORIZON NURSERY 9/05/96 46.00 0208970 HEALTHSOUTH TREASURE COAST 9/05/96 1,779.09 0208971 INDIAN RIVER ACE PAINT 9/05/96 5.98 0208972 INDIAN RIVER BATTERY 9/05/96 45.50 0208973 INDIAN RIVER BLUE PRINT, INC 9/05/96 197.14 0208974 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES 9/05/96 3,810.44 0208975 INDIAN RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 9/05/96 142.50 0208976 INGRAM 9/05/96 121.94 0208977 INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE 9/05/96 419.25 0208978 INDIAN RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 9/05/96 1,057.50 0208979 INSURANCE SERVICING & 9/05/96 1,575.00 0208980 INSURANCE SERVICING & 9/05/96 550.00 0208981 INDIAN RIVER ALLFAB 9/05/96 221.28 0208982 INTERIM PERSONNEL:VERO BEACH 9/05/96 450.00 0208983 I C C E CONFERENCE 96 9/05/96 225.00 SEPMMEB ER 17, 1996 � - CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0208984 THE IDLEWYLD CORPORATION, INC 9/05/96 2,433.00 0208985 HOMELAND IRRIGATION CENTER 9/05/96 150.06 0208986 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY 9/05/96 37.50 0208987 JONES CHEMICALS, INC 9/05/96 10,342.36 0208988 KEATING, ROBERT M 9/05/96 21.46 0208989 KNIGHT & MATHIS, INC 9/05/96 146.86 0208990 KELLY TRACTOR 9/05/96 190.46 0208991 KURTZ, ERIC C MD 9/05/96 1,619.00 0208992 KIRBY AUTO SUPPLY 9/05/96 20.54 0208993 KT MOWER'& EQUIPMENT 9/05/96 81.88 0208994 KNOWLES, JAMAAL 9/05/96 85.00 0208995 LESCO, INC 9/05/96 680.70 0208996 LAB SAFETY SUPPLY, INC 9/05/96 2,364.97 0208997 LAUREL HOMES, INC 9/05/96 68.62 0208998 L M P I CO 9/05/96 180.90 0208999 LABELLA D.C, ARTHUR 9/05/96 246.00 0209000 LIGHT SOURCE-TONER SUPPLY 9/05/96 201.80 0209001 LESCO, INC 9/05/96 212.48 0209002 MAXWELL PLUMBING, INC 9/05/96 40.49 0209003 MID COAST TIRE SERVICE, INC 9/05/96 29.95 0209004 MIKES GARAGE 9/05/96 35.00 0209005 MIZUNO GOLF COMPANY 9/05/96 896.40 0209006 MEDICAL RECORD SERVICES, INC 9/05/96 14.78 0209007 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY 9/05/96 198.11 0209008 M & R RECYCLING SYSTEMS & 9/05/96 1,053.43 0209009 MICHIE 9/05/96 45.46 0209010 NORTH SOUTH SUPPLY 9/05/96 26.00 0209011 NORMENT INDUSTRIES, WSA INC 9/05/96 1,832.00 0209012 NATIONAL PROPANE CORP 9/05/96 30.15 0209013 OMNI BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC 9/05/96 169.40 0209014 ON IT'S WAY 9/05/96 245.85 0209015 OFFICE DEPOT, INC 9/05/96 398.50 0209016 OCE BRUNING, INC 9/05/96 T; 1,065.00 0209017 PAGENET 9/05/96 45.06 0209018 PARAGON ELECTRIC, INC 9/05/96 750.00 0209019 PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING GROUP 9/05/96 84.50 0209020 PERKINS DRUG, INC 9/05/96 448.54 0209021 PETTY CASH 9/05/96 19.50 0209022 PETTY CASH 9/05/96 70.00 0209023 POSTMASTER 9/05/96 15,000.00 0209024 PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS 9/05/96 750.00 0209025 PORT PETROLEUM, INC 9/05/96 244.83 0209026 PARSONS, ROBERT W JR 9/05/96 146.25 0209027 PALM BAY LAWN SERVICE & LANDSC 9/05/96 822.00 0209028 POWER UP 9/05/96 596.26 0209029 PICERNE CONSTRUCTION CORP. 9/05/96 360.00 0209030 QUALITY HOME CARE 9/05/96 15.00 0209031 RADIO SHACK ACCT RECEIVABLE 9/05/96 814.28 0209032 RIFKIN, SHELDON H PHD 9/05/96 500.00 0209033 RUSSELL CONCRETE, INC 9/05/96 95.00 0209034 RUSSO PRINTING, INC 9/05/96 196.46 0209035 RAY PACE'S WASTE EQUIPMENT,INC 9/05/96 548.82 0209036 ROBERTS & REYNOLDS PA 9/05/96 10,284.93 0209037 R & G SOD FARMS 9/05/96 60.00 0209038 RISSMAN, WEISBERG, BARRETT, 9/05/96 120.00 0209039 ROSS, TONY 9/05/96 55.25 0209040 THE RICHMAN GROUP OF FLORIDA 9/05/96 98,729.21 0209041 SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 9/05/96 1,967.66 0209042 SCOTTY'S, INC 9/05/96 1,277.33 0209043 SEBASTIAN BUSINESS SUPPLY, INC 9/05/96 38.24 0209044 SENTINEL COMMUNICATIONS 9/05/96 220.50 0209045 SKISCIM CAMERA STORE, INC 9/05/96 2.99 0209046 SOUTHERN EAGLE DISTRIBUTING, 9/05/96 237.90 0209047 SOUTHERN TRUCK EQUIPMENT 302.54 0209048 ST LUCIE BATTERY & TIRE, INC .9/05/96 9/05/96 243.90 0209049 SUDDEN IMAGES 9/05/96 217.09 0209050 SERVICE REFRIGERATION CO, INC 9/05/96 274.00 0209051 SKATE TOWN USA 9/05/96 434.00 0209052 ST PETERSBURG BAYFRONT HILTON 9/05/96 158.00 0209053 SIMON & SCHUSTER CONSUMER 9/05/96 152.92 0209054 J A SEXAUER, INC 9/05/96 640.22 0209055 SUBWAY STAMP SHOP 9/05/96 30.80 0209056 SOUTHERN JANITOR SUPPLY 9/05/96 65.44 0209057 SUN BELT MEDICAL SUPPLY, INC 9/05/96 458.58 SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 5 99 129 BOOK FALUE BOOK 99 PAGE 130 CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0209058 SELIG CHEMICAL IND 9/05/96 56.95 0209059 SHELDON, JAMES 9/05/96 818.00 0209060 SAFECO, INC 9/05/96 214.05 0209061 SYSCO FOOD SERVICE 9/05/96 285.37 0209062 SNL CORPORATION 9/05/96 51.75 0209063 SIMS, MATTHEW 9/05/96 95.70 0209064 SHELTRA, R J CONSTRUCTION 9/05/96 1,000.00 0209065 SMITH, DONALD 9/05/96 444.00 0209966 SECURITYLINK FROM 9/05/96 625.00 .0209061 TEN -8 FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC 9/05/96 205.62 0209068 THOMAS, DEBBY L 9/05/96 171.50 0209069 TREASURE COAST REFUSE CORP 9/05/96 175.32 0209070 TARPS, INC 9/05/96 1,016.00 0209071 THOMPSON, TERRY B 9/05/96 81.26 0209072 TEMPACO, INC 9/05/96 69.80 0209073 TREASURE COAST CONTRACTING,INC 9/05/96 900.00 0209074 TREASURE COAST POSTAL CUSTOMER 9/05/96 5.00 0209075 TCTV 9/05/96 100.00 0209076 TREASURE COAST PUBLISHING INC 9/05/96 155.00 0209077 THIMMER, JAMES 9/05/96 170.00 0209078 TORRES, JILL 9/05/96 217.00 0209079 USA FLEX INC 9/05/96 486.95 0209080 VERO BEACH PRESS JOURNAL 9/05/96 419.58 0209081 VERO BEACH, CITY OF 9/05/96 4,610.51 0209082 VERO LAWNMOWER CENTER, INC 9/05/96 556.32 0209083 VERO STARTER & GENERATOR 9/05/96 230.00 0209084 VERO BEACH, CITY OF 9/05/96 46.16 0209085 VERO BEARING & BOLT 9/05/96 279.51 0209086 VOLUNTEER ACTION CENTER 9/05/96 25.00 0209087 VULCAN INC 9/05/96 3,039.87 0209088 WAL-MART STORES, INC 9/05/96 303.79 0209089 WEST PUBLISHING CORP 9/05/96 94.75 0209090 WOODY'S PAPER & PRINT 9/05/96 236.20 0209091 W W GRAINGER, INC 9/05/96 126.76 0209092 WISEMEN, ROBERT 0 9/05/96 86.04 0209093 WILLHOFF, PATSY 9/05/96 130.00 0209094 WABASSO GOLF, INC 9/05/96 300.00 0209095 WSCF-FM 9/05/96 300.00 0209096 WALGREENS PHARMACY 9/05/96 90.00 0209097 WOYSHNER, ROBERT 9/05/96 90.00 0209098 XEROX CORPORATION 9/05/96 1,290.00 0209099 ZEPHYRHILLS SPRING WATER CO 9/05/96 25.85 0209100 KEMP, HAROLD 9/05/96 617.84 0209101 SCHUCKERS, GERALD 9/05/96 364.88 0209102 PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERING CO 9/05/96 23.13 0209103 ROCKE, KENNETH & MARGARET 9/05/96 41.15 0209104 DIMOND, NANCY 9/05/96 49.30 0209105 RIGHTON, HARRY 9/05/96 60.51 0209106 MACKEY, JULIAN 9/05/96 101.73 0209107 BRACKETT, ROBERT 9/05/96 23.74 0209108 SPANN SR, JOHN 9/05/96 3.09 0209109 MARGENE INVESZMENT GROUP INC 9/05/96 100.66 0209110 MIDGETTE, DAVID 9/05/96 7.80 0209111 ESCOTT, ROBERT 9/05/96 13.14 0209112 HIGHTOWER, JUNE L 9/05/96 34.42 0209113 A S MENSWEAR 9/05/96 41.26 0209114 GHO VERO BEACH INC 9/05/96 10.28 0209115 LA SHER, HOWARD 9/05/96 45.45 0209116 BROWN, PEGGY A 9/05/96 16.52 0209117 ROBB, BAYARD 9/05/96 78.61 0209118 HILLMANN, LEO CHARLES 9/05/96 28.48 0209119 LETLOW, MRS WILLIE LEE 9/05/96 8.75 0209120 SINCERBEAUX, JOHN & JOYCE 9/05/96 65.59 0209121 BRADLEY, ERIC 9/05/96 32.88 0209122 KARISH, JAMES & NANCY 9/05/96 37..67 0209123 LUTKEMEIER, MARJORIE C 9/05/96 83.06 0209124 HURST, DIANE M 9/05/96 3.50 0209125 MLEKO, MICHAEL 9/05/96 36.51 0209126 FIRST AMERICAN BANK OF IRC 9/05/96 41.05 0209127 ABBOTT, KELLY 9/05/96 55.59 0209128 DOWNS, ROBERT 9/05/96 20.02 0209129 TERRELL, ANNE M 9/05/96 54.32 0209130 FISHER, SEAN 9/05/96 6.22 SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 L -I CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER Friday, March 28, 1997 DATE AMOUNT 0209131 WARD, BURTON 9/05/96 Monday, September 1, 1997 0209132 SHORT, SAM S 9/05/96 65.45 0209133 REED, JIMMY 9/05/96 46.48 0209134 T PROPERTIES, INC 9/05/96 100.00 31.97 0209135 ART KRIEGER CONST 9/05/96 0209136 WESTER, WILLIAM 9/05/96 15.43 0209137 ZIMMERMAN, JOHN 9/05/96 11.87 0209138 MILLS, PATRICIA 9/05/96 114.65 0209139 KLOSKA, ANTHONY 9/05/96 10.38 400.00 843,334.02 C. 1997 Holiday Schedule The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 4, 1996: DATE: September 4, 1996 TO: James Chandler Coundministrator FROM: Ron 85ker Personnel Director SUBJECT. 1997 Holiday Schedule For consideration by the Board of County Commissioners: proposed schedule of holidays for Indian River County employees for 1997. Holiday County Observance New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1, 1997 Good Friday Friday, March 28, 1997 Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 1997 Independence Day Friday, July 4, 1997 Labor Day Monday, September 1, 1997 Veteran's Day Tuesday, November 11, 1997 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 1997 Day after Thanksgiving Friday, November 28, 1997 Christmas Holiday Thursday, December 25, 1997 Christmas Holiday Friday, December 26, 1997 NOTE: The Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Sheriff and Clerk of Court offices will observe the schedule above. In addition to the schedule above, the Tax Collector will observe Martin Luther King Day on January 20, 1997. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the 1997 Holiday Schedule, as recommended by staff. a SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 7 BOOK 99 FA 131- d®OK 99 Pnt-x:32 D. Miscellaneous Budget Amendment #029 The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 11, 1996: TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: September 11, 1996 SUBJECT: MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 029 CONSENT AGENDA FROM: Joseph A. Baird OMB Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The attached budget amendment is to appropriate funding for the following: 1. Grant match monies for the Dale Wimbrow and Wabasso Causeway boat ramps were budgeted in the Optional Sales Tax Fund. The grant monies received were budgeted in the General Fund. The attached entry reclasses the grant monies to the Optional Sales Tax Fund in order to keep all project costs and funding sources in one area. 2. The attached entry appropriates funding for engineering services by Bosek, Gibson and Associates, Inc. to rework the electrical services switchgear for the Administration Building. 3. The attached entry appropriates short term inter -fund borrowing, approved by the Board of County Commissioners on August 20, 1996, to cover PEP reef costs until bonds are issued. 4. This entry appropriates funding for two (2) ambulance remounts approved by the Board of County Commissioners on April 9, 1996 and the County's cost share for the new ambulance purchased with funds donated by the Fellsmere Volunteer Ambulance Service. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached budget amendment 029. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved Miscellaneous Budget Amendment #029, as recommended by staff. TO: Members of the Board BUDGET AMENDMENT: 029 of County Commissioners FROM: Joseph A. Baird rDATE: September 11 1996 OMR Nrvr.nr .1 ` I Au", Entry ✓ Number Funds/Department/Account Name Account Number Increase DecrIle 1. REVENUE OPTIONAL SALES TAX/DEP-Dale Wimbrow Boat Ramp 315-000-334-724.00 $80,000 OPTIONAL SALES TAX/DEP-Wabasso Boat Ramp 315-000-334-725.00 $120,000 EXPENSE OPTIONAL SALES TAX/PARKS/Other Improvements Except Buildings 315-210-572-066.39 $200,000 SEYMM[B ER 17, 1996 � _ E. Temporary Water Service Agreement - Michael A. and Mildred Verderosa The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 4, 1996: DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 1996 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PIN DIRECTOR OF L RVICES PREPARED JAMES D. CHASTA AND MANAGER OF ASS S T PROJECTS STAFFED BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND MICHAEL A. AND MILDRED VERDEROSA BACKGROUND Michael A. and Mildred Verderosa have requested that temporary service be installed from the water line on Pelican Island Place to service their property on 103 Camilo Court (southwest corftr of Day Drive and Camilo Court), Sebastian, Florida, 32968 prio to the installation of a water main on Day Drive. .- SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 9 BOOK 99 PAGE 133 REVENUES GENERAL FUND/DEP-Dale Wimbrow Boat Ramp 001-000-334-724.00 $0 $80,000 GENERAL FUND/DEP-Wabasso Boat Ramp 001-000-334-725.00 $0 $120,000 EXPENSES GENERAL FUND/Parks/Other Improvements Except Buildings 001-210-572-066.39 $0 $200,000 2. EXPENSES GENERAL FUND/Building and GroundsWaintenance Buildings 001-220-519-034.61 $7,500 $0 GENERAL FUND/ Reserve for Contingency 001-199-581-099.91 $0 $7,500 3. REVENUE BEACH RESTORATION/Debt Proceeds (Inter -fund borrowing) 128-000-384-010.00 $2,100,000 $0 EXPENSE BEACH RESTORATION/Other Professional Services 128-144-572-033.19 $600,000 $0 BEACH RESTORATION/Offshore Reef 128-144-572-067.63 $1,500,000 $0 4, REVENUE ESD/Cash Forward -Oct. 1st. 114-000-389-040.00 $84,133 $0 EXPENSE ESD/ALS/Automotive 114-253-526-066.42 $84,133 $0 E. Temporary Water Service Agreement - Michael A. and Mildred Verderosa The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 4, 1996: DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 1996 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PIN DIRECTOR OF L RVICES PREPARED JAMES D. CHASTA AND MANAGER OF ASS S T PROJECTS STAFFED BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND MICHAEL A. AND MILDRED VERDEROSA BACKGROUND Michael A. and Mildred Verderosa have requested that temporary service be installed from the water line on Pelican Island Place to service their property on 103 Camilo Court (southwest corftr of Day Drive and Camilo Court), Sebastian, Florida, 32968 prio to the installation of a water main on Day Drive. .- SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 9 BOOK 99 PAGE 133 BOOK 99 F'm�E 134 ANALYSIS The Agreement states that the Indian River County Department of Utility Services shall provide temporary water service to Mr. and Mrs. Verderosa until such time that a water line may be constructed on Day Drive by assessment. They'agree to pay all fees required to make this connection. They further agree to participate in the assessment and to reconnect to this water line as required by the Indian River County Department of Utility Services. RECOMMENDATION The Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached Agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Verderosa on the Consent Agenda. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Temporary Water Service Agreement with Michael A. and Mildred Verderosa, as recommended by staff. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD F. County Tax Deed Sales Applications The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 5, 1996: TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Lea R. Keller, CLA, county Attorney's Office THRU: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney DATE: September 5, 1996 RE: County Tax Deed Sales Applications on June 25, 1996, the Board approved the County redeeming and paying costs to the Tax Collector in connection with certain tax certificates which were eligible for tax deed applications. Recently we were advised by the Clerk of the Court that as part of the process of transferring title to the County, the total sum of $1,929.52 is due to cover the costs of the Clerk's fees, legal advertisements, postage and certified mailings, and Sheriff's service on each of the nine attached certificates. Requested Action: Staff requests the Board approve the payment of the total cost to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the payment of $1,929.52 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, as recommended by staff. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 10 G. Modification to Premium Conversion Plan - Payment of Health Insurance Payments The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 5, 1996: TO: The Board of County Commissioners FROM: William G. Collins II - Deputy County Attorney DATE: September 5, 1996 SUBJECT: Modification to Premium Conversion Plan The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County adopted a Premium Conversion Plan effective January 1, 1995 which qualifies the County under IRS rules for the use of pre-tax dollars for the payment of health insurance premiums. Our new stop loan underwriter, John Alden insurance Company, requires that new individuals added to the plan as new dependents through other.,'than a change of familial status must undergo an individual medical evaliafion to determine adjustments if any to underwriting premiums for those new dependents being added to the plan. It has been recommended by Mackie Branham, our insurance consultant, that this rule of the stop loss underwriter be specifically incorporated into our Premium Conversion Plan. The rule is consistent with current policy of requiring new insureds to present evidence of insurability before being added to the County self-funded health insurance plan. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the attached Modification to the Premium Conversion Plan adding as Article 7.09, an "Insurance Control" Clause, under Article VII, Administration of Plan. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Modification to Premium Conversion Plan for Indian River County, as recommended by staff. H. Gifford School Park - Release of Drainage Easements The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 10, 1996: TO: The BoardofCty Commissioners FROM: William G las II - Deputy County Attorney DATE: September 10, 1996 SUBJECT- Gifford School Park - Release of Drainage Easements In 1994 Gifford Groves, Ltd. granted Indian River County three easements for drainage across Blocks 2, 3 and 4 of Gifford School Park Subdivision. Apparently the intent of the three drainage easements was to establish a drainage plan for Blocks 2, 3 and 4 of the subdivision, creating a 20-foot- wide 0-footwide drainage easement running north and south along the center of Blocks 2 and 4 (10 feet on each side of the rear lot lines) and the west 20 feet of Block 3. However, in an attempt to secure permanent financing for 23 homes in the subdivision, the developer has discovered that the legal description contained in each drainage easement does not accomplish what was originally intended, but rather the easements run through three lots in which homes have been subsequently built over the easements. The developer's attorney has requested that a determination be made as to whether the three drainage easements granted to Indian River County can be terminated and whether substitute easements will need to be created, so that the developer can continue to pursue permanent financing. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 11 BOOK 99 MUM BOOK Recognizing that time is of the essence for the developer, and in an effort to expeditiously resolve this matter, staff recommends that the Board authorize the Chairman to execute any releases of easements or corrective easements concerning easements recorded at O.R. Book 1022, Page 788; O.R. Book 1022, Page 789; and O.R. Book 1022, Page 790, COMITIONAL upon the Public Works Department completing the necessary review of the drainage plan and easements already in place from which a determination can be made as to whether additional easements will be required or whether drainage easements in place will fulfill the drainage plan for Blocks 2, 3 and 4 AND to authorize staff to acquire any necessary substitute drainage easements SIIIOI.TAMOUS with any releases of easements. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized the Chairman to execute any releases of easements or corrective easements and authorized staff to acquire any necessary substitute drainage easements, pursuant to recommendations by staff. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN TILE OFFICE OF TIIE CLERK TO THE BOARD AND RELEASES AND EASEMENTS WILL BE FILED IN TILIS OFFICE AS RECORDED AND RECEIVED 99 [AUAX I. Bid #7003 - Chiller Maintenance Contract - Irvine Mechanical The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 9, 1996: DATE: September 9, 1996 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: James E. Chandler, County Administrator H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Director Department of General Serve s FROM:. Fran Boynton Powell, Purchasing Manage SUBJ: Award Bid #7003/Chiller Maintenance Contract Buildings and Grounds BACKGROUND: Bid Opening Date: August 30, 1996 Advertising Dates: August 16, 23, 1996 Specifications Mailed to: Fourteen (14) Vendors Replies: Two (2) Vendors No Bids: Three (3) BID TABULATION ANNUAL PRICE Irvine Mechanical $ 6,998.00 Orlando, FL Johnson Controls $14,847.96 Orlando, FL RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following: SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 12 1. Award the bid to Irvine Mechanical as the overall low bidder meeting specifications as set forth in the Invitation to Bid. 2. Establish an Open End Contract for a twelve month period from the date of award with a not to exceed amount of $7,000.00. Last year's expenditures for this service totaled $5,997.96. 3. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to renew this contract subject to satisfactory performance, zero cost increase, vendor acceptance, and the determination that renewal is in the best interest of the County. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously awarded Bid #7003 to Irvine Mechanical and approved the Open End Contract, pursuant to recommendations of staff. RENEWAL CONTRACT WILL BE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN EXECUTED AND APPROVED T. Oslo Road Right -of -Way Acquisition - John and Dorothy Tiepin The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 10, 1996: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Direct FROM: Donald G. Finney, SRA County Right -of -Way Agent SUBJECT: Oslo Road, between 27th Avenue and 43rd Avenue, Right -of - Way Acquisition, John & Dorothy Tippin Property DATE: September 10, 1996 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS There is a Murphy Act Reservation along this block of Oslo Road except at this property. Seventy (70) feet of additional right-of- way is required on the north side of Oslo Road for future road widening. The County has a recent appraisal of the partial taking which is valued at $61,013. The property owners have agreed to the appraised value and executed a Contract For Sale and Purchase at the following itemized appraised value: * Sales Center & Office Building 1,040 SF at $35.00 /SF $36,400 LESS: Depreciation Physical Curable $3,000 Physical Incurable 28% 9,352 Functional Obsolescence -0- Economic Obsolescence -o- Total Depreciation $x1352 Depreciated Reproduction Cost $24,048 Site Improvements In Place Contributory Value Parking & Drive Area $1,500 * Brick Patio Walkways, Misc.Improv. 2,000 * Chainlink Fencing &•Gates 3,500 * Landscaping 5,500 * Septic & Drainfield 1,500 $14,000 Total Depreciated Value of Building and Site Improvements $38,048 Site Value (Part Taken) 22,925 SF @ $1.00/SF $22,965 VALUE INDICATION (PART TAKEN) $61,013 SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 13 BOOK FF,_ -7 BOOK 99 PAGE 13$ * Improvements to be removed by the County and materials used by County at other locations. There are no additional appraisal of attorney fees. RECOMMENnATTON Staff requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the $61,013 purchase contract and authorize the Chairman to execute the contract. Commissioner Tippin announced a conflict of interest and filed the necessary form with the Clerk's office. He said this right-of- way acquisition is an offer by Indian River County to purchase additional road frontage from property owned by himself and his wife for improvements to Oslo Road. Whereupon, Commissioner Tippin declined to vote on this matter. MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FORM 8B IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board by a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Tippin abstaining) approved the Contract with John and Dorothy Tippin, pursuant to staff's recommendations. CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD K. Jungle Trail To Be Added to National Register of Historic Places The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 16, 1996: MEMO To: Board of County Commissioners From: Fran B. Adams, Chairman Subject: Application for Jungle Trail to be included on National Register of Historic Places Date: September 16, 1996 In 1989, the County Commission endorsed the Historical Society's proposal to nominate Jungle Trail to the National Register. Ruth Stanbridge brought the attached information in asking that the Chairman sign the attached Proposal. The National Register application needs to be submitted before the County can purchase some property for archeological and historic purposes with ISTEA funds. Approval for the Chairman to sign the proposal is requested. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 14 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the execution of the Proposal of Properties in Florida for Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for Jungle Trail. PROPOSAL IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD DIXIE OAK MANOR INC. - SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPROVAL TO EXPAND AN EXISTING ADULT CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY - MOSBY & ASSOCIATES PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Darryl K. Hicks who on oath says that he is President of the Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach , in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being In the matter of l y t. tri r r In the Court, was pub - fished in said newspaper In the issues of � (� "`• qI l I L, Affiant further says that the said Press Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, In said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in said newspaper. ,•° � ons tiq subscribed before me this L. '1� s, %day of ` ` D. �1Olt n5� My Cnmm. Expires (President) August 25. 1997 WIURa A. PREcrO1T..iQARyPLB g s State of Florida lir rc,raL: elon. _ E :p. August 25, 1997 No CC31084$ . Jijq (SEAL) .rFOF FL�� • S1Gr+e Notary RIPA A. PRFSC SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 15 NUTIGE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOW of hearing to ocrhsber the granting of CM exception the apprmal to aXpBnd an adult Ming facility. The a4Ct Property Is owrner bv7 OGde Oak Manor, and Io- called In 10. ownft 32 and Rarge 39. See the above map for the bcatbn. C public hewft have at wtkh Parts in Merest and SW OpporUk to be heard, wi be held by the Board of Cooty, CoTaftsiohers of Wan Rim Cmffdy. Fbida, in the sbn Chamfer of the A �trafian 4g, located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Fbr- ida an Tuesday, SepWnber 17. 1996 at 9:05 a.m. Ar"M who may wish to arty decis , wtdch may be mode at this wR need m en- sure that a verbatim rem of proceedings is Maft~ WW is basewhich kvkxJw d ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODA- TION FOR THIS MEETING MUST CONTACT THE ADA) COORDINATOR AT 567-8000 X223 AT 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEET- INDIANRIVRCOU BOARD OF COUNYYCTCOMMISSIONERS BY -s -Fran B. Adorns Aug. 29, 1906 1333138 807 BOOK 99 FAL 139 BOOK 99 F�Au 140 The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 9, 1996: TO: James Chandler County Administrator D ION HEAD CONCURRENCE: obert T4. F e t' rfile Community�e1 pmen, irector THROUGH: Stan Boling, AICP Planning Director FROM: John W. McCoy, AICP__'WV� Senior Planner, Current Development DATE: September 9, 1996 SUBJECT: Dixie Oak Manor Inc. Is Request for Special Exception Use Approval to Expand an Existing Adult Congregate Living Facility It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of September 17, 1996. DESCRIPTION. CONDITIONS. AND BACKGROUND: Mosby and Associates, Inc., on behalf of Dixie Oak Manor, Inc., has submitted an application for special exception use approval and major site plan approval to expand an existing adult congregate living facility (ACLF) from 19 to 29 beds. Located at 6410 Old Dixie Highway, approximately 1/10th of a mile south of 65th Street on the east side of Old Dixie Highway, the subject site is located within a CL zoning district. Special exception use approval must be granted by the county for the existing ACLF to be expanded to the extent proposed. On June 7, 1994, the Board of County Commissioners granted special exception use approval to construct the 19 bed facility. The facility was subsequently constructed and issued a certificate of occupancy on August 7, 1995. The owner has purchased an additional parcel to the south of the existing facility and is now proposing an expansion. The parcel to the south contains an existing Southern Bell switching station, which will remain after the expansion is completed. Pursuant to Section 971.05 of the LDRs, the Board of County Commissioners is to consider the appropriateness of the requested use based on the submitted site plan and suitability of the site for that .use. The Board'may approve, approve with conditions or deny the special exception use. The County may attach any conditions and safeguards necessary to mitigate impacts and to ensure compatibility of the use with the surrounding area. At its August 22, 1996 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve the special exception use request, and also voted unanimously to approve the major site plan application subject to Board approval of the special exception use request. Therefore, if the Board approves the special exception use request, the major site plan approval will become effective. ANALYSIS• 1. Zoning Classification: CL (Limited Commercial) 2. Land Use Designation: C/I, Commercial/Industrial 3. size of site: Existing parcel: 36,543 sq. ft. Proposed additional parcel_:_ 17,637 sa. ft. Total site: 54,180 sq. ft. or 1.24 acres Since the area of development contains two parcels, the developer will be required to execute and record a unity of title to combine the two parcels, prior to site plan release. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 16 4. Density: Maximum: 29 beds on 1.24 acres Proposed: 29 beds on 1.24 acres The number of beds allowed is calculated as required in LDR section 971.28(3). The CL district is equivalent to the RM -8 zoning district for residential density purposes. The density calculations are as follows: 1.24 acres X 8 units/acre = 9.92 units/acre 9.92 units/acre X 2 people/unit = 19.84 people/acre 19.84 people/acre X 1.5 multiplier = 29.76 people or beds allowed The adjacent contiguous property is all zoned CL, which does not affect the density calculation. The property to the west was not used in determining the density since it is industrially zoned and physically separated from the subject property by Old Dixie Highway and the FEC railroad. The project will receive a density credit for right-of-way donated to the county for Old Dixie Highway. 5. Building Area: -Existing: 6,424 sq. ft. Proposed. 4.042 sa. ft. Total: 10,466 sq. ft. 6. Impervious Surface Area: Existing: 11,238 sq. ft. Proposed: _8_,242 sa. ft. Total: 19,480 sq. ft. 7. Open Space: Required: 25* Provided: 62% 8. Parking: Required: 14 spaces Provided: 17 spaces 9. Traffic Circulation: The site will use two existing driveways to access two separate parking lots. The northern driveway and parking are existing, and no changes are proposed to that area. The southern driveway currently serves the Southern Bell switching station. This driveway will be expanded, and parking will be provided along the south side of the proposed building addition. The traffic circulation pattern and the two driveway locations have been approved by the Traffic Engineering Division and the Public Works Director. 10. Landscape Plan: The landscape plan is in conformance with Chapter 926 and includes the preservation of a significant number of trees on the site. 11. Utilities: The existing building is serviced by a well and an on-site septic system. The site will be serviced by county water and an on-site septic system. The developer will be extending county water to the site to serve the expansion. The utility provisions have been approved by the county Department of Utility Services and the Environmental Health Department. 12. Environmental Issues: No. upland or -wetland requirements apply. Environmental planning staff have no objection to site plan approval. 13. Public Dedications: In order to provide the 80, ultimate right-of-way for Old Dixie Highway, 14' of additional right- of-way is required from the subject site. The applicant is dedicating the right-of-way in exchange for density credit, as allowed under LDR section 952.08(1)(b). The site plan design accommodates the right-of-way dedication. Prior to site plan release,. the right-of-way for Old Dixie Highway must be dedicated. 14. ERS License: The HRS will inspect and issue a license for the facility after a C.O. has been issued. Prior to opening the facility for operation, the applicant will need to provide staff with a copy of the HRS license. 15. Specific Land Use Criteria: The applicant must satisfy all applicable criteria for an adult home care facility. The group home specific land use criteria are as follows: (d) Criteria for group homes: Levels I, II, and III, residential centers, and adult congregate living facilities. Group homes shall be distinguished by their resident capacity as follows: 1. Level I group home or ACLF, up to eight (8) residents including caretaker(s) per shift); SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 1.7 BOOK 99 PAGE 141 . 99 PAGE 142 BOOK 2. Level II group home or ACLF, up ,to twelve (12) residents including caretaker(s) per shift; 3. Level III group home or ACLF, up to twenty (20) residents including caretaker(s) per shift; and 4. Residential centers or ACLF (not Level I, II, or III), twenty-one (21) or more residents including caretaker(s) per shift. (e) Those group homes or ACLFs whose residents are service- dependent persons requiring special protection or custodial care in order to meet their emotional and/or physical needs must meet all licensing requirements from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services of the State of Florida. 1. The use shall satisfy all applicable regulations of the State of Florida and Indian River County as currently exist; 2. The approving body shall determine that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood in terms of intensity of land use. As a measure of land use intensity, the expected number of persons per acre of the proposed use is equivalent to the number of persons per acre allowed within the respective zoning district. The number of persons per acre within the zoning district can be derived by multiplying the density (d.u./acre) by household size estimates for that structure type. For the purposes of this section, the following household size estimates shall apply: single family homes, 2.5 person per dwelling unit; multiple family, 2.0 persons per dwelling unit. The persons per acre intensity of the group home shall not exceed one and one-half (1X) times the intensity of adjacent residential zoning district(s). 3. To avoid unsafe or unhealthy conditions that may be produced by the overcrowding of persons living in these facilities, a minimum floor area per person shall be required. Floor area requirements shall be measured from interior walls of all rooms including closet space. a. Total interior living space. A minimum of two hundred (200) square feet of interior living space shall be provided per facility resident. Interior living space shall include sleeping space and all other interior space accessible on a regular basis to all facility residents. b. Minimum sleeping areas. A minimum of eighty (80) square feet shall be provided in each sleeping space for single occupancy. A minimum of sixty (60) square feet of sleeping space shall be provided for each bed in a sleeping space for multiple occupancy. C. Bathroom facilities. A full bathroom with toilet, sink and tub or shower shall be provided for each five (5) residents. 4. To avoid an undue concentration of group care facilities in one area, all such facilities shall be located at least one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet apart, measured from property line to property line. 5. If located in a single -family area, the home shall have the appearance of a single -family home. Structural alterations or designs shall be of such a nature as to preserve the residential character of the building. 6. If located in the AIR-1 zoning district, the site shall have an L-1 land use designation. 7. The facility shall satisfy all applicable off- street parking requirements of Chapter 954. The facility shall meet or exceed all open space requirements for the respective zoning district. S. The maximum capacity of such facilities shall not exceed the applicable number permitted by -the department of health and rehabilitative services. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 18 � a � 9. Group home permits are transferable. If the type of resident/client changes or the resident capacity increases to such an extent that it would raise the facility to a higher level group home as distinguished by the definition, the facility must be reevaluated for an administrative permit or special exception approval. Staff has verified that the site plan application satisfies all of the applicable specific land use criteria. 16. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Vacant/CL South: Groves/CL East: Groves/CL West: Old Dixie Highway, FEC Railroad, Vacant/IL RECOHMENDATION: Based on the analysis performed, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant special exception use approval for an expansion of the existing ACLF from 19 beds to 29 beds with the following conditions: 1. That prior to commencement of operation of the facility, the applicant shall provide planning staff a copy of the facility's HRS license, indicating the licensed capacity of the facility. That capacity shall not exceed the 29 bed capacity approved by the county. 5 2. That prior to site plan release, the applicant shall -execute and record a unity of title to combine the existing and additional parcels. 3. That prior to site plan release, the applicant shall dedicate 14' of right-of-way for Old Dixie Highway. Said right-of-way dedication is compensated for by the density credit reflected in the approval of this project for 29 beds. Community Development Director Stan Boling reviewed the project for the Board. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the special exception use for the expansion of the existing ACLF from 19 beds to 29 beds, with the 3 conditions cited by staff. MIlU FLORES INC. - SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A SELF-SERVICE MINI -STORAGE FACILITY SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 19 000K 99 PAu 143 PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Darryl K. Hicks who on oath says that he is President of the Press-Joumal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian Riverr County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a 1'— t' in the matter of in the Court, was pub - fished in said newspaper In the issues of Affiant further says that the said Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, In said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida for a period of one year next preceding the &at publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant furrier says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in said newspaper. / P4ped subscribed before me this day of a A. My Comm Expires ::Dk-t A. i-ESLOTT. SOTAP,Y' LIC. (President) AuguSl 25. 1997 �'^` Flnda August 2S, 1997 No.CC310845 _ r Sr.. (SEAL) ; P 9f fF FtO......P.'' slancd E, .. O , �Gtl%.NDRA A. PRESCOIT' BOOK 99 PACE 144 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of hearing to aXWW the granting of spa- cial euception use approval for a self-service SW- facility. owwned Mira Flores, Inc. Pa oand located at 1125 12th Street In Section 12, Township 33 and Range 39. See the above prep for the location. A pubic heartq , at wtddt parties In itderest and citizers shall have an opportunity to be beard, willbe held by the Board of Cow Camrrdts�tars of Wan Alm Ctrert County. Florida, In a COI" CMWnIs- Camty Administration Build- ing, located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beads, Flor- ida on Tuesday, September 17, 1996 at 9:05 a.m. Anyone who may wish to ppeal any whit to be a ver made at this of thgtte _ �dto eofsb en- sure made, which Indhxies te9 ° is . e upon which the appeal Is based. ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODA. TION FOR THIS MEETING MUST CONTACT THE COUNTY'S AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COORDINATOR, AT 587$000 X223 AT HOILRS IN A tAANCE OF THE MEET INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY -s -Fran B. Adams A+9.29• 1996 1333131 The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 9, 1996: TO: James Chandler County Administrator ZD I ON HEAD CONCURRENCE: ell Z" e M . Ke t ngAI Community Develop ent rector THROUGH: Stan Bolin AI CP Planning Director FROM: Eric Blad� Staff Pla r, Current Development DATE: September 9, 1996 SUBJECT: Mira Flores, Inc. Is Request for Special Exception Use Approval to Construct a Self -Service Mini -Storage Facility It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of September 17, 1996. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: John H. Dean, Architect, has submitted an application for major site plan and special exception use approval on behalf of Mira Flores, Inc. to construct an 11,450 square foot self-service mini - storage facility. The subject site is located at 1125 12th Street and is zoned CL (Limited Commercial). Special exception use approval is required for -self -storage uses in the CL district. Existing development on the overall site includes one office building along 12th Street, two storage buildings, and a fenced storage yard. The use of the two existing storage buildings and SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 M M storage yard by a general building contractor for storage or materials and vehicles would normally not be allowed within a CL zoning district. In this case, however, the use of the site by a general contractor was legally established prior to the current zoning designation of the site. Therefore, the use is a "grandfathered -in" use of the site. The proposed area of development encompasses the two storage buildings and the storage yard in the southern two thirds of the site. Construction of the proposed mini -storage facility will lessen the degree of the non -conformity by eliminating all outdoor storage on site. The proposed development will result in self- service storage and some continued contractors trades storage, all within enclosed buildings. At its regular meeting of August 22, 19961the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve the special exception use request (see attachment W. The Commission also voted unanimously to grant major site plan approval subject to Beard approval of the special exception use request. Therefore, if the Board approves the special exception use request, then the major site plan approval will become effective. The Board is now to consider the special exception use request and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request. Pursuant to section 971.05 of the LDRs, the Board is to consider the appropriateness of the requested use for the subject site and surrounding area. Conditions and safeguards necessary to mitigate impacts and to ensure compatibility of the use with the surrounding area may be attached to any approval granted by the Board. ANALYSIS: 1. Zoning Classification: CL, Limited Commercial 2. Land Use Designation: C/I, Commercial/Industrial 3. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: 12th Street, vacant and commercial/CL South: Vacant/RM-6 East: Commercial/CL West: Vacant/RM-6 4. Overall Parcel Size: 1.39 acres or 60,525 sq. ft. 5. Area of Development: 0.913 acres or 39,750 sq. ft. 6. Building Area with Area of Development: Existing: 5,301 sq. ft. Proposed: 9.375 so. ft Total: 14,676 sq. ft_ Note: To provide for the proposed self-service storage facility, a 3,750 square foot building and a 5,625 square foot building are proposed, and 2,075 square feet of existing building will be remodeled. This will total 11,450 square feet of self-service storage area. The remaining 3,226 square feet of building area will continue to be used for contractors trades storage, a use accessory to the adjacent contractors trades office along 12th Street. 7. Impervious Surface Area: Within the Area of Development: Existing: 33,788 sq. ft. *Pro osed: -4.653 scr. ft Result: 29,135 sq. ft. *Note: Certain areas currently covered with an impervious marl surface will be converted to landscaped areas. 8. Open Space: Within the Area of Development: Required: 25.0% Provided: 26.7* 9. Traffic Circulation: Access to the overall site and area of development will remain unchanged. The proposed internal traffic circulation plan for the mini -storage facility (area of development) provides a loop access aisle that surrounds one mini -storage building and provides access frontage to the other storage buildings. The proposed facility will not adversely impact area roadways, and no off-site improvements are required. The county traffic engineer has approved the SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 21 BOOK 99 F'AyE 145 BOOK continued use of the existing 12th Street access and the internal traffic circulation plan for the facility. Therefore, the county traffic engineer has no objection to site plan approval of the proposed mini -storage facility. 10. Off -Street Parking (total site): Required: 36 Provided: 38 11. Stormwater Management: The Stormwater Management Plan has been approved by the Public Works Department. 12. Landscape Plan: Development of CL zoned property abutting a multi -family use or multi -family zoning district, asis the case with the proposed development, requires a Type "C" buffer with a 6' high opaque feature. Since the subject site abuts a RM -6 zoning district to the west and south, the site plan provides the required Type "C" buffer with a 6' high opaque feature along the west and south sides of the subject site. The special land use criteria for a self -storage facility, such as this one, abutting multi -family zoning districts,do not require that supplemental buffering or screening be provided. Thus, the proposed landscaping plan satisfies the buffer requirements applicable to the proposed project. 13. Utilities: The site is currently served by county potable water service and an on-site septic system. The proposed self-service storage facility will not be provided with restrooms or hose bibbs. Therefore, no change to existing utility services is needed. Neither the Utility Services nor Environmental Health departments have any objections to approval of this application. 14. Concurrency: The applicant has chosen not to apply for an initial concurrency certificate at this time and has executed and notarized a concurrency notice form. The notice states that no building permit will be issued for all or any portion of the project unless and until a concurrency certificate is issued for the project. Therefore, all site plan related concurrency requirements are satisfied. 15. Dedications and Improvements: The proposed storage areas will not necessitate any additional improvements or dedications. 16. Special Exception Criteria: For self-service mini -storage facilities located in the CL (Limited Commercial) zoning district: 1. Storage unit interior areas shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height. 2. Storage units shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet in size. 3. Outdoor storage is prohibited. 4. All outdoor lights shall be shielded to direct light and glare only onto the self -storage facility premises. Light and glare shall be defected, shaded and focused away from all adjoining property and road rights-of-way. 5. Self-service storage facility sites shall not exceed three (3) acres in gross area. 6. Notwithstanding the applicable buffering requirements contained in section 911.10, a type B landscape buffer with six-foot opaque feature shall be provided between all structures and adjacent properties zoned for single- family residential use. 7. Buildings containing storage units shall not exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet in floor area each and shall not exceed one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of floor area for all buildings. 8. Access shall only be to arterial or collector roadways and in no case through areas zoned for residential use. 9. No utilities (other than air conditioning) may be supplied to storage units. 10. Hours of operation shall be limited to between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the- applicant shall provide appropriate signage on the site stating the hours of operation of the facility. 11. Buildings may not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 22 99 PAUE146 The application satisfies each of these criteria. RECOMMMMATION t Based on the analysis performed, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant the requested special exception use approval for a self-service storage facility. Community Development Director Stan Boling advised the Board that all criteria stated in the recommendation have been met. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. John Dean, 2223 10th Avenue, architect, said that he would be happy to answer any questions from the Board or the public. The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously granted the special exception use for a self-service storage facility, as recommended by staff. PURCHASE OF ATLANTIC GULF CO IES (AGC) - INDUSTRIAL TRACT SCRUB LAAC PROJECT - NORTH SEBASTIAN CONSERVATION AREA PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Darryl K. Hicks who on oath says that he Is President of the Press,loumal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach In Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a in the matter of In the Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the Issues of ` �``° �� 3 l q _ ` � Affiant further says that the said Press-Joumal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, M said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published In said Indian River County, Florida, each dally and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office In Vero Beach, In said Indian River County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither pad nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commisslon or refund for the purpose of securing this •, aggeraiserfpnt for publication In said newspaper. .Rwom t a*rZ15q crlbed before tri this ��� da o f C D. 9 My Comm. Expires •� L d _ � s P�_Iti. August 25, 1997 j No. C010(j Fresiderd) SA.\DRA A. PRErO- , .a,. ,• i Stale of Florida. W' Co:aa�e.._r, r.!: : .2S -S lit�.. .. 9+1oR . um, r. Cb +grFLO�\oP Signed• ot;rvl—AP TRA A P7?F'. 4ien�u• • ' 1 , �n b WAY I NOTICE OF PUMIC MEETM Notice of mee*M mtoansider awnty p�d>ase of btivironmentaity s cant property under the cow" environmental lands acci PDM - The subject property Is a +/75 acre Industrial tract, owned by Atlartiic Go (AGM. at fie south �rrrifus of c�son Street wiWn the City h1ts of Sebastian, in Sectl map for� Grerd. See the above general Apubic meeting et which parties in k►tarest and citizens shell have an opportunity to be heard, will be held by the Board of County Cortarisstoners of Indian River Co", Florida, in the County Con ils- sion Chambers of the County AdrtdMstration Build - k% located at 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Flair - da an Tuesday, Septeniber 17.1995 at 9:05 a.m. Anyone who may wish appeal arty dedsfon which may be made art tbg wil need to en acre t ,=verbatim record Of the proceedings is made, irndudes testimony and evidence upon which the is based. ANYONE W NEEDS A SPECT& ACCOMMODA- TION FOR THIS MEETING MUST CONTACT THE COUNTY'S AMERICANS WITH DISABRJTIES ACT (ADA) COORDINATOR AT 5674000 X223 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETIN" RIVER COUNTY- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY -a- Fran B. Adams, Chairman Aug. 13,1996. --- 1328799 SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 23 BOOK 99 iAUE 147 BOOK 99 PAGE 148 The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 11, 1996: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DE TMENT HEAD CONCURRENCE: Bober Keat n , AICP Community Development D ctor FROM: Rbland M. DeBloisP Chief, Environmental Planning DATE: September 11, 1996 SUBJECT: PROPOSED PURCHASE OF ATLANTIC GULF COMMUNITIES (AGC) INDUSTRIAL TRACT SCRUB LAAC PROJECT It is requested that the information herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of September 17, 1996. SUMMARY Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners purchase (with bond funds) the Atlantic Gulf Communities (AGC) Industrial Tract Scrub property. The proposed purchase contract (already executed by the seller) is summarized as follows: Purchaser: Indian River County Board of County Commissioners / Florida Communities Trust (Indian River County will hold title) Seller: Atlantic Gulf Communities Cost -Share: Florida Communities Trust (40%) (includes share of acquisition costs) Total Price: $400,000 (average +$5,263 acre) Other Costs: +$30,000 (appraisals, environ. audit, title Insurance, management plan) Countq Bonds Sxpenditurez +$263,000 (not including initial management costs) Acreage: +76 acres Principal Condition: • Closing subject to county Commission and FCT Governing Body approval of purchase contract and project plan, including management plan. LAAO Recommendation: • The County Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (LAAO), at its meeting on August 28, 1996, voted unanimously to recommend that the Board approve the purchase contract and draft management plan, with the condition that the management plan be subject to modification depending on whether the County proceeds with acquisition of the adjacent St. Sebastian P.U.D. LAAO site. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The subject AGC Industrial Tract Scrub property was approved in 1995 as a Florida Communities Trust (FCT) 60/40 cost -share project. The property is currently ranked 5th out of 15 projects on the LAAC site acquisition list. The City of Sebastian has expressed support of the overall project because the project will contribute toward alleviating conflicts within the City concerning endangered species protection vs. private development rights. In its application for state cost -share funding, the County chose to be the lead agency for pre-acquisition tasks and negotiations. During the past year, the county's acquisition consultant, in coordination with county staff, has conducted pre-acquisition tasks and negotiations. Since the seller, Atlantic Gulf Communities, recently accepted and executed a purchase contract Option Agreement for the project, appraisal results and other confidential information have recently been released. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 24 *Advertised Public Meeting This public hearing has been advertised +30 days in advance to fulfill a State statute requirement that the County hold a public meeting after having provided at least 30 days advertised public notice to formally consider approving and exercising its purchase option for the AGC Industrial Tract Scrub property. The State requirement that the Board hold a public meeting to consider exercising its option after having provided 30 days advertised notice of the meeting applies because the County chose to keep its appraisals of the subject property confidential until the seller executed a binding option contract. Once that option contract had been signed, the appraisals were released and have been available to the public during the 30 day period prior to the advertised public meeting. Besides meeting State statute requirements, the hearing on the AGC Industrial Tract will serve to meet a Land Acquisition Guide requirement that the County hold a public hearing prior to purchasing any property with land acquisition bond funds. •Site Characteristics The subject AGC Industrial Tract is located at the south terminus of Gibson Street (130th Street) accessed through Roseland; the property is within the City limits of Sebastian. The AGC Industrial Tract's natural areas include xeric oak scrub (+12 acres); sand pine scrub (+13.5 acres); scrubby flatwoods (±23 acres); and freshwater marsh (+25.5 acres). An undeveloped right-of-way for a future extension of Gibson Street splits the property into two portions (see page 8 of the management plan). The City of Sebastian has requested that the option remain open for Gibson Street to be extended, but it is uncertain whether the road will ever be constructed due to environmental constraints. If in the future the City abandons its plans to extend Gibson Street, the County will have the opportunity to request an abandonment of the right-of-way. •Ownership Characteristics Currently, the subject property is owned by Atlantic Gulf Communities. The current tax assessed value of the property is $416,660. *Acquisition Cost -Share & Property Management Two issues which are important to LAAC staff with respect to all proposed purchases are obtaining cost share assistance in property acquisition and addressing management costs. Cost -Share In 1995, Indian River County submitted an FCT application, which was subsequently approved for 40% cost -share funding, including 40% of pre-acquisition expenditures (e.g., environmental audit, appraisals). Management Costs Besides cost share, management cost is always an issue with environmental lands acquisition. The FCT program, which is highly competitive state-wide, awards points for projects based on the provision of resource-based public access and use facilities. In order to qualify for FCT cost -share funding, the County obligated itself in its FCT application to provide limited access and resource-based facilities on the overall project property. Specifically, conditions of the Conceptual Approval Agreement include County provision of nature trails, a picnic area, information kiosk, gazebo, and limited parking. Management of scrub habitat is also a described management plan condition for the project. A number of initial site improvements, including fencing and resource management, can be paid for with bond referendum funds as part of the property acquisition. Improvements such as limited parking will need to be funded by a source other than referendum monies. Potential funding sources include park development grants, county mitigation funds, and tree removal violation funds. Relating to long term management, the property will be incorporated into the county -wide park system and managed by the County Parks Division in coordination with county environmental planning staff. Volunteer groups will be asked to assist the County with certain aspects of property management such as nature trail up -keep and litter patrol. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 25 ' BOOK 99 PA!w 149 Boox 99 f r1U 15c The County will enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Sebastian regarding City assistance in policing the property. In all other respects, however, the County will be responsible for property management. County staff has opted to have a management plan for the project (see attached) drafted by the county's acquisition/management consultants, an option which is specified in the County's contract with FloridAffinity, Inc. Page 24 of the draft plan summarizes estimated management and development costs of the project. The management plan for the AGC Industrial Tract Scrub was drafted with knowledge that the County is negotiating purchase of the adjacent +312 acre St. Sebastian PUD property. (County staff has come to terms with the sellers of the St. Sebastian PUD property, and a public hearing on that property has been scheduled for October 8, 1996.) Combined, the two projects total close to 400 acres of conservation land. For this reason, the management plan and development costs were estimated with anticipation of the overall 400 acre management area. Also, because staff anticipate the eventual combining of the AGC Industrial Tract with the St. Sebastian PUD property to create one large management area, the draft management plan proposes to rename the project as the "North Sebastian Conservation Area" for practical and aesthetic reasons. •Appraisals In accordance with County Land Acquisition Guide and FCT procedures, two independent appraisals were obtained to determine an approved appraised value of the property. The appraisal firms selected were Armfield-Wagner and the Lentz - Goodman Group. The appraisals was subsequently certified by a review appraiser (Boyle Appraisal Service), as required by the PCT. The appraised values for the property are summarized as follows. AGC INDUSTRIAL TRACT SCRUB APPRAISER VALUE f DIVERGENCE APPROVED APPR. VALDE Armfield & Wagner $450,000 N/A :450,000 Lentz -Goodman $413,000 8% The negotiated purchase price of $400,000 is 898 of the approved appraised value. •Contract In coming to terms with FCT and county staff on the negotiated purchase price (subject to County Commission and FCT approval), the seller has executed a standard 'FCT purchase contract Option Agreement with minor modifications. A copy of that contract is attached to this staff report. ANALYSIS *Multiple Benefits Environmental Education As with most of the County's proposed acquisitions, the AGC Industrial Tract Scrub purchase will enhance education in the County With this property, the educational function will consist of nature trails and educational displays for the site. Also, the Environmental Learning Center has expressed an interest in using the property as a "satellite" location for xeric scrub educational excursions. Comprehensive Plan Acquisition Commitment Conservation Policy 6.2 of the County Comprehensive Plan commits the County to acquire a minimum of 50 acres of xeric scrub for conservation purposes. Although the County has fulfilled this minimum acreage requirement, "the AGC Industrial Tract project contributes to this policy by conserving +25 acres of xeric oak and pine scrub. The property is also considered a "core" site for Florida scrub jay protection, in the context of a county -wide scrub Jay Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The project also furthers objectives in the City and County comprehensive plans relating to open space, aquifer primary recharge area protection, and rare species conservation. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 26 M M M Chief of Environmental Planning, Roland DeBlois, advised that LAAC has recommended that the Board proceed with this acquisition. Acquisition and property management costs will inure 60% to the County and 40% to the State, with initial management costs estimated at $150,000. Two appraisals were obtained and the negotiated purchase price is approximately 89% of the appraised value. Commissioner Bird felt that the price was very reasonable. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Sebastian City Planner Bob Massarelli advised that the City of Sebastian supports this recommendation. Mike Jennings, representing the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Game Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the project. The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED bye Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved the AGC Industrial Tract purchase contract Option Agreement and the attached management plan, approved exercise of the Option, and authorized staff to proceed with closing on the subject property, pursuant to staff's recommendations. AGREEMENT WILL BE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN EXECUTED AND RECEIVED PURCHASE OF 47 INDIVIDUALLY OWNED LOTS - SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS SCRUB LAAC PROTECT - SEBASTIAN SCRUB CONSERVATION AREA SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 27 890 99 pu 1 J PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Darryl K. Hicks who on oath says that he is President of the Press,loumal, a daily newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a in the matter of In the Court, was putts fished in said newspaper in the issues of `� `ate \,3 3 1 9 `I Affiant further says that the said Press -Journal Is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office In Vero Beach, In said Indian River County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement: and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised arty person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication In said newspaper. Aun �' rn ti6±bscribed before me this_� � day �_��j' :• My Comm. Expires* (President) Augus125, 1997 SA.N'DRA A. PRESCOTT. .N;CfTV., Pl-Bfj. NO CC31Gt145 State of Florida. my Com:rlsator� � . ,1:�qust 25 L997lo. • . r . um r. _t_ .. LPW P•r: TEOFHFtOP\O shed - *L'LW,&4 lY'otzr•� SAI�^JR:+� �.. PRES�'t BOOK 99 FhcE 152 NOTICE OF PUBLIC 141EE M Notice of to cahafder phrcctese of amtraimentally rs Ificant pr tatder the lots In af� 3ubr8vlsion, Unit 17, located h the vk�ity of FaB- carh blerhd Bemherdary Sdhod, b Secdsrr 19, 20, & 29, Township 31 S. Range 39 E. See the above gerhmal map for the locatbn. The proposed chase Is "Phase W' of the Cohattfs Sebastian laScrub acquisition pro)ect. Aspublic .00 at which parties In Interest and clftm shall have an opportunity to be heard, wig be held by the Board of Ccunly Commissioners of �River Cha rbers�of the County AdmMa ton Build. Ing, boated at 1940 26th Sthroet, Vero Beach, Flor- ida an Thur, September 17, 1998 at 9-W a.m. Any" who may wish toany WARkn which may be made at this rth=wM need to en- sure to a verbatm record of the prooeedYhgs is Trade, which incudes teatmony and evidence upm which the auxhesl Is based. ANYONE 0 NEEDS A SPEdAL A(xAMMODA. TION FOR THUS MEETWQ MUST CONTACT THE (ADA) COORDINATOR AT 887-8DWX223 AAT LEAST 48 HOURS W ADVANCE OF THE MEET- . INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Ahg.13 Fran B. Adams, Ch*merh, 1998 1328800 The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 11, 1996: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DEPaRTMENT HEAD CONCURRENCE: Robert Mr Reati , IC� Community Developqme� �t4 �Di ctor FROM:- Roland M. DeBlo s-.,AICP Chief, Environmental Planning DATE: September 11, 1996 SUBJECT: PROPOSED PURCHASE OF 47 INDIVIDUAL LOTS WITHIN THE SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS SCRUB LAAC PROJECT ("PHASE II") It is requested that the information herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of September 17, 1996. Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners purchase (with bond funds) 47 individually owned lots, as a second phase of acquisition within the Sebastian Highlands Scrub project. The purchase contracts (already executed by the sellers) are summarized as follows: SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 28 M ® r Purchaser: Indian River County Hoard of County commissioners / Florida Communities Trust (Indian River County will hold title) Seller: 41 Individual Lot owners (see attached list) Cost -Share: Florida Communities Trust (508) (includes share of acquisition costs) Total Price: 6396,900 (average +;8,461 per lot) Other Costs: • +630,000 (appraisal, environ. audit, title insurance, management plan) • 652,658.96 (Utilities water line assessments applying to 33 of the 47 lots) Const Honda tore: +6266,109 (not including initial management costs) Acres e: 47 Late (+1/4 acre each, +11.75 acres) Principal Condition: • Closing subject to county Commission and PICT Governing Body approval of purchase contracts and project plan, including management plan. • Staff is recommending that the County pay the recently assessed Utilities water line assessment fees with bond funds, as part of .acquisition costs. LAAC Recommendation: • The County Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (LAAC), at its meeting on August 28, 1996, voted 14 to 1 to recommend that the Board not approve the purchase contracts, maintaining its position that the overall project should not be acquired because of anticipated management difficulties, since the property is located within an active, developing subdivision. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The subject Sebastian Highlands Scrub property was approved in early 1995 as a Florida Communities Trust (FCT) 508 cost -share project. In 1995, the Sebastian Highlands Scrub project was ranked 14th out of 19 projects on the LAAC site acquisition list. The project is currently ranked 13th out of 15 sites. The City of Sebastian has expressed support of the overall project because the. project will alleviate conflicts within the City concerning endangered species protection vs. private development rights. The initial overall Sebastian Highlands Scrub project consisted of +180 lots. At a public hearing on July 16, 1996, -the Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of "Phase I" of the project by agreeing to buy 50 of 56 lots owned by Atlantic Gulf Communities (AGC). At that meeting, with acknowledgement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the Board eliminated from the overall project the northern group of 26 lots,. which were determined by the FWS to be no longer crucial to the success of the project. In its application for state cost -share funding, the County chose to be the lead agency for pre-acquisition tasks and negotiations. During the past year, the county's acquisition consultant, in coordination with county staff, has conducted pre-acquisition tasks and negotiations. Since the owners of the herein described lots within the project have accepted and executed purchase contracts, appraisal results for those lots have recently been released. *Advertised Public Meeting This public hearing has been advertised +30 days in advance to fulfill a State statute requirement that the County hold a public meeting after having provided at least 30 days advertised public notice to formally consider approving and exercising its purchase contracts for the Sebastian Highlands Scrub Phase II lots. The State requirement that the Board hold a public meeting to consider exercising its option after having provided 30 days advertised notice of the meeting applies because the County chose to keep its appraisal of the subject lots confidential until the sellers executed a binding contract. Once that contract had been signed, the appraisal was released and has been available to the public during the 30 day period prior to the advertised public meeting. Besides meeting State statute requirements, the hearing on the subject lots will serve to meet a Land Acquisition Guide requirement that the County hold a public hearing prior to purchasing any property with land acquisition bond funds. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 29 SOOK 99 FAy� �53 BOOK 99 pini 154 *Site Characteristics The subject 47 undeveloped lots consist of xeric oak scrub in Unit 17 of the Sebastian Highlands. All of these lots are located in the project core area in the vicinity of the Pelican Island Elementary School. These 47 lots, combined with 4 lots already owned by the City of Sebastian and 16 AGC lots being purchased near the school (totalling 67 lots out of 116 identified for acquisition in the school area), are an essential element of this core area. •Ownership Characteristics Currently, the subject 47 lots are owned by 41 individuals (see attached). The tax assessed value of each of these lots range from $6,600 to $11,830 depending on the size and accessibility of the lot. •Acquisition Cost -Share & Property Management Two issues which are important to LAAC staff with respect to all proposed purchases are obtaining cost share assistance in property acquisition and addressing management costs. Cost -Share In 1994, Indian River County submitted an application to the FCT, which was subsequently approved for 50% cost -share funding, including 50% of pre-acquisition expenditures (e.g., environmental audit, appraisals). Utilities Water Line Assessment The Board of County Commissioners, at a public hearing on August 27, 1996, approved Phase I of the Utilities water line assessment project for the Sebastian Highlands. Of the 47 lots proposed herein for acquisition, 33 are subject to the Phase I Utilities assessment. The combined total of the assessment for the 33 affected lots is $52,658.96. On a per lot basis, the Utilities assessment averages +17% of the appraised value. Although the signed purchase contracts indicate that each seller is responsible for providing clear title to their property, most of the contracts were signed by the sellers prior to notice of the Utilities assessments, and those owners who have contacted staff have expressed dismay at the prospect of having to pay the assessments prior to closing. Management Costs Management cost is always an issue with environmental lands acquisition. The FCT program, which is highly competitive state- wide, awards points for projects based on the provision of resource-based public access and use facilities. In order to qualify for FCT cost -share funding, the County obligated itself in its FCT application to provide limited access and resource-based facilities on the overall project property. Specifically, conditions of the Conceptual Approval Agreement include County provision of nature trails, a picnic area, information kiosk, gazebo, and limited parking. Management of scrub habitat is also a described management plan condition for the project. A number of initial site improvements, including fencing and resource management, can be paid for with bond referendum funds as part of the property acquisition. Improvements such as limited parking will need to be funded by a source other than referendum monies. Potential funding sources include park development grants, .county mitigation funds, and tree removal violation funds. Relating to long term management, the property will be incorporated into the county -wide park system and managed by the County Parks Division in coordination with county environmental planning staff. Volunteer groups will be asked to assist the County with certain aspects of property management such as nature trail up -keep and litter patrol. The County has executed an interlocal agreement Sebastian regarding City assistance in policing all other respects, however, the County will be property management. IIt 179 1996 with the City of the property. In responsible for County staff have opted to have a management plan for the project (see attached) drafted by the county's acquisition/management consultants, an option which is specified in the County's contract with FloridAffinity, Inc. Page 25 of the draft plan summarizes estimated management and development costs of the overall Sebastian Highlands Scrub project. Please note that the draft plan for the total acquisition project was previously reviewed by the .Board when the Board reviewed the AGC lots purchase. This plan is in the process of being modified to account for the elimination of the northern group of lots, and may be subject to further change depending on the County's success in negotiating purchases of additional lots within the project. *Appraisal In accordance with County Land Acquisition Guide and FCT procedures, an independent appraisal was obtained to determine an approved appraised value of the lots. Because the value of the individual lots did not exceed $500,000, only one appraisal was required to satisfy state and county procedural requirements. The appraisal firm selected was Armfield & Wagner. The appraisal was subsequently certified by a review appraiser (Boyle Appraisal Service), as required by the FCT. The appraised value for the combined 47 lots is summarized as follows. SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS SCRUB - 47 LOTS APPRAISER VALUE % DIVERGENCE APPROVED APPR. VALDE Armfield & Wagner $396,900 N/A $396,900 The negotiated purchase price of $396,900 is 100% of the approved appraised value. Given the nature of the project and the fact that these appraised values reflect environmental permitting constraints, whereby in some cases the appraised value is less than tax assessed value, staff felt it was appropriate to make offers at the full appraised value. (The appraised values of the individual lots are summarized in an attachment to this memorandum.) •Contract In coming to terms with FCT and county staff on the negotiated purchase price (subject to County Commission and FCT approval), each seller has executed a standard FCT purchase contract with minor modifications. For ease of reference, rather than attaching each individual contract, attached is a copy of the contract that has been executed by each of the 41 sellers. •Proiect Plan To satisfy the FCT Conceptual Approval Agreement for cost -share funding, the County is required to submit a "project plan". In addition to an executed purchase agreement and approved management plan, a "project plan" includes: - Statement of total cost Statement of award amount requested from FCT - Statement that the project plan is consistent with local comprehensive plan - Evidence that conditions imposed as part of the Conceptual Approval Agreement are satisfied - Affidavit that there is no existing or pending violation of any local, state, regional or federal laws or regulations on the project site As confirmed by the Sebastian City Planner, the Sebastian Highlands Scrub lots purchase as proposed is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Documents of the project plan listed above - aside from Board approval of the purchase agreement and management plan - can be handled administratively, and have been provided to FCT by county staff contingent upon Board approval. of the acquisition. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 31 Bo9,K f'qG ANALYSIS BOOK 99 Fxi 156 •Water Line Assessments Coordination & Compatibility of Projects Both the Utilities water line extension project and the Sebastian Highlands Scrub acquisition project are important from an environmental standpoint, and are not incompatible. The water line project extends needed service to lots within the Sebastian Highlands as an improvement to residential potable water quality, and will ultimately promote the County's objectives of conserving ground water quality and quantity in the area. The scrub acquisition project will protect environmentally important habitat and primary aquifer recharge areas, as well as provide passive recreation, open space, and environmental education. County Planning Division and Utilities Department staff have coordinated on the two projects to determine how each project affects the other. Staff came to two main conclusions. The first was that, after review of the water line project design, there is no opportunity to modify any water line segment within the scrub acquisition project, due to the need to service residences in the area. The second conclusion was that the water line assessments would affect lots within the scrub acquisition project, regardless of the timing of the assessment or scrub acquisition. Alternatives There are a number of alternatives relating to the recent Utilities water line assessment, as it affects lots within the Sebastian Highlands Scrub acquisition project. one alternative is for the County not to proceed with the project acquisition. This alternative, however, would leave the lot owners to fend for themselves regarding payment of assessment fees on top of trying to obtain federal permits to build in compliance with .the federal Endangered Species Act. Moreover, it would derail efforts to conserve environmentally important scrub habitat, and development of a Habitat Conservation Plan that the County is working in cooperation with the City of Sebastian. Another alternative is for the County to advise the sellers that they are obligated to pay the assessment as a condition of closing. However, since the assessment equals approximately 178 of the appraised value, the sellers will likely balk and not sell to the County. A third alternative is for the County to pay the assessments with bond funds as a cost of acquisition. Because the water line assessments were recently approved - as the Board is considering purchase of the Sebastian Highlands Scrub lots - the County has an opportunity to pay the assessments with bond funds as part of acquisition costs. If the Utilities assessment project occurred after the County had already purchased the lots, the County would still need to pay the assessments, 'but could not use bond funds because it would not be an acquisition cost. In such a scenario, the County would have to find another funding source, such as the general fund. It is staff's position that the most appropriate alternative is for the County to pay the water line assessments - for these and other lots acquired by the County within the scrub acquisition project - with bond funds, as an acquisition cost. If the County decides to pay the Utilities assessments, it is appropriate and equitable that the County extend assessment payment to other affected lots within the overall acquisition project, including 13 of the 50 AGC lots the County has approved to purchase as Phase I of the project. The Utilities assessment for the 13 affected AGC lots totals $20,229.99. •Multiple Benefits Environmental Education As with most of the County's proposed acquisitions, the Sebastian Highlands Scrub purchase will enhance education in the County. With this property, the educational function will consist of nature trails and educational displays for the site. Also, the Environmental Learning Center has expressed an interest in using the property as a "satellite" location for xeric scrub educational excursions. County staff will coordinate with the School Board, particularly with School Board' staff at the Pelican Island Elementary School, concerning school use and access to the property. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 32 • Comprehensive Plan Acquisition Commitment Conservation Policy 6.2 of the County Comprehensive Plan commits the County to acquire a minimum of 50 acres of xeric scrub for conservation purposes. Although this minimum acreage has already been acquired, the Sebastian Highlands Scrub project contributes to this policy by conserving xeric oak scrub. The project also furthers objectives in the City and County comprehensive plans relating to open space, aquifer primary recharge area protection, and rare species conservation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the purchase contracts for the 47 individual lots as Phase II of the Sebastian Highlands Scrub acquisition project. Staff also recommends that the Board approve County payment, as a cost of land acquisition, of applicable Utilities water line assessments (including affected AGC lots) with bond funds. In addition, staff recommends that the Board approve exercise of the purchase contracts, and authorize staff to proceed with closing on the lots, including submittal of a Project Plan amendment to the FCT to fulfill requirements of the FCT cost -share Conceptual Approval Agreement. Chief of Environmental Planning Roland DeBlois advised that 2 more contracts have been received, which brings the total number of lots to 49. He presented a map outlining the project and explained that the project originally included 180 lots, with the north group having been eliminated. The total project now includes 150 lots, and 34 of the proposed 49 in this proposal are affected by the new utility easements. These 49 lots are being called Phase II. LAAC's recommendation was a 14-1 vote not to purchase these lots. Most contracts for these lots were signed prior to the utility assessments. The County will be responsible for management of the property. Staff feels this scrub acquisition is environmentally important and will provide open spaces. The County can consider paying for the.assessments as a part of the acquisition costs with bond funds. If paid later, the assessments would be paid through general funds. The County could take the position that the property owners must pay the assessments; however, staff felt this was not equitable. Staff recommends (1) approval of the purchase contracts for the 49 lots, (2) that the County pay the utility assessments for the 49 lots plus the AGC lots, and (3) exercise of the option contracts. Commissioner Bird felt that the biggest problem is the management aspect after the lots are acquired and wondered how that could work when the lots are scattered. Mr. DeBlois stated that the management plan includes a public access portion in the bigger cluster of 34 lots. The lots being considered today have no planned improvements and the main purpose for the acquisition is habitat management. There is a planned consolidation of the project as a part of Phase III. U.S. Fish & Wildlife wants local governments to take title to the properties; SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 33 BOOK rp- BOOK 99 m however, the agreement makes it more difficult to do anything else with the property. Fish & Wildlife's role is only to require annual stewardship reports. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Thomas Frame, City Manager of the City of Sebastian, 1225 Main Street, believed this is an important issue for the City. The City has passed a resolution in unanimous support of the project which he presented to the Board. Bob Massarelli, Sebastian City Planner, felt these lots are important in the big picture of the whole scrub habitat issue and urged the Board to move forward with the purchase. Mike Jennings of the Fish & Wildlife Commission felt that management will be challenging but these lots are a very important component for the scrub jays. He encouraged acquisition of these lots. Chairman Adams wanted to know what action Fish & Wildlife would take if an individual lot owner wanted to apply for a building permit. Mr. Jennings responded: "Regarding the lots being considered for acquisition today, the Commission would say we cannot release any lot until the County has developed the entire project". Commissioner Macht inquired whether it is the intention of the Commission to deny the permit, and Mr. Jennings replied that these decisions are made individually, on a lot -by -lot basis. Commissioner Macht questioned whether these are buildable lots, and Mr. Jennings said they certainly are and the Commission has dealt with individual lot owners regarding permits. However, a large umbrella program is much easier to resolve and deal with. Commissioner Bird wanted to know why, if the habitat is for federally endangered species, the Commission does not have funds to buy these lots and why the County has to come up with the money. Mr. Jennings explained that the Commission funds a lot of purchases but in this particular case there are monies going to other entities. Chairman Adams expressed her concerns that in the past Fish & Wildlife has denied permits or required lot owners to purchase additional mitigation property prior to permits being issued. Mr. Jennings said that there is a judgment call on each application and Fish & Wildlife needs to make sure they do not compromise the continued existence of the scrub jays. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 34 Commissioner Bird inquired whether the presence of the scrub jay is what gets Fish & Wildlife involved and wanted to know how many scrub jays there are. Mr. Jennings said there were about 10,000 back in 1993, and less now. Jim Granse, of 36 Pine Harbor Lane, a concerned citizen, wanted to be sure the Board was aware this is taxpayers' money and asked where does it stop. He reported that the Press Journal had 3 editorials against the purchase and recently had a "thumbs down" article. Mr. Granse reminded the Board that the taxpayers had been asked to approve a $26,000,000 bond referendum for the purchase of "undeveloped natural lands". He is a LAAC committee member and it was his understanding that the County was to buy pristine property. Chairman Adams clarified that none of these lots have homes built on them. Bill Roolage, another concerned citizen, expressed his appreciation for the citizens who donated money for the children in Gifford and said that all he hears from the County Commission is scrub jays and beach mice and buying property. He felt that kids are more important and wanted to see the Board take them into consideration and perhaps fund some after-school programs rather than scrub jays. Andy Cindric, 1441 56th Square West, wanted to know what type of vegetation makes it environmentally sensitive and how you document that the scrub jay is resident on a lot. He agreed with Commissioner Bird's comments regarding buying piecemeal lots and asked why, if the property is environmentally sensitive, it was allowed to develop. Director Bob Keating advised that the property was developed back in the 19501s. A significant portion of the property would be set aside were it being platted under today's regulations. Mr. Deblois stated that properties are classified as environmentally sensitive as rare species will not locate in any other place. Usually the core tracts are comprised of only a few hundred acres. William Jessberger of 9725 North Marina Drive said that he owns 2 scrub jay lots and does not understand why the water line is being installed. He was told by Fish & Wildlife that he could build on these lots if he bought another lot from them which he feels is complete extortion. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 35 soot �9 Fu�� BOOK 99 ear E 199 MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Chairman Adams for discussion, that the Board approve the purchase contracts for the 47 individual lots as Phase II of the Sebastian Highlands Scrub acquisition project; approve County payment, as a cost of land acquisition, of applicable Utilities water line assessments (including affected AGC lots) with bond funds; approve exercise of the purchase contracts; and authorize staff to proceed with closing on the lots, including submittal of a Project Plan amendment to the FCT to fulfill requirements of the FCT cost -share Conceptual Approval Agreement. Commissioner Tippin emphasized that he had opposed the bond issue to start with but believes in majority rule. He felt we have got to draw a line in the sand. He commented that he is a native of Florida and loves the "critters", but we never hear about the successes and there is a limit to what we can do. He believed that taking lots from people is unAmerican and said that he was going to have to change his mind on this one; he could not support this motion. Commissioner Bird felt that this County is going out of its way to buy large habitats and Fish & Wildlife should have enough flexibility to recognize that lots created years ago should be grandfathered in. He felt the County is more than mitigating with the additional property being purchased elsewhere and is doing a good job on behalf of Fish & Wildlife. He also felt he could not support the motion. Commissioner Macht commented that arguments he has heard in LAAC meetings have been very helpful. The majority of the members are people who are environmentalists who have a lot of knowledge available. Some of the arguments were that individual lots should never be purchased because of management problems. The difficulty in management implies increased costs and the proposed water line is another cost. He also believed it is time to draw a line in the sand and use the bond money for something more meaningful and contiguous so management will be easier. He did not believe the scrub jay is in any danger whether we buy this project or not and does not intend to support this motion. He felt this is not the right thing to do and not the right place to do it. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 36 The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED the question and the Motion failed by a 2-3 vote (Commissioners Macht, Tippin and Bird opposed). MEGALINK (1-1) AGREEMENT - BELLSOUTH BUSINESS SYSTEMS -COMMUNICATION LINK BETWEEN SOUTH AND WEST 800 MHZ TOWERS The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 9, 1996: TO: Honorable Board of"County Commissioners THROUGH: Jim Chandler, County Administrator FROM: Doug Wright, Director Emergency Services DATE: September 9, 1996 SUBJECT: MegaLink (T-1) Agreement With BellSouth Business Systems For Communication Link Between South and West 800 MHz Towers BellSouth Business Systems has provided the attached agreement for one MegaLink T-1 circuit to connect the South and West towers of the 800 MHz Communications System. As the Board is aware, fiber optic cable is being used for the connection between the North and South towers. The T-1 circuit in this agreement will provide the final link to connect all three towers. Funds for the installation fee and recurring cost are included in the proposed FY 96/97 budget and no additional funds are requested. Staff anticipates the West tower will be completed prior to September 30, 1996. The Clear Channel (B8Z/ESP) configured T-1 circuit should be installed by November 15, 1996, for use and initial testing to begin in December, 1996. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board approve the attached MegaLink (T-1) Agreement with BellSouth Business Systems and authorize the Chairman to execute the necessary documents. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED, by Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously approved the MegaLink (T-1) Agreement with BellSouth Business Systems, pursuant to staff's recommendations. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 37 9®®K 99 FAu 161 .. BOOK 99 fAu 16Z JOHN'S ISLAND CLUB INVITATION FOR STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN "PUBLIC SAFETY DAY" GOLF OUTING The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 9, 1996: TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Jim Chandler, County Adm'nistrator FROM: Doug Wright, Director Emergency Services DATE: September 9, 1996 SUBJECT: Invitation From John's Island Club For Staff To Participate In "Public Safety Day" Golf Outing Since 1990, John's Island -Club has sponsored a "Public Safety Day" golf outing at one of the three courses operated by John's Island. The inaugural tournament was proposed as an expression of appreciation for the assistance in suppressing a fire at the John's Island West Clubhouse. Since the inaugural tournament, the invitations have been extended to include all county and municipal public safety agencies which includes firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, and administrative staff. A letter has been received from John's Island Club General Manager Brian Kroh inviting all Emergency Services staff to attend and participate in the annual "Public Safety Day" event. The event is scheduled for September 29, 1996, at 9:OOAM. In January, 1995, the Board approved revisions to Chapter 104 which allows for Commission approval of such events on a case by case basis. Section 104.06 (5)(b).(8) states "The prohibitions enumerated in paragraph (a) and (c) of this section do not apply in the situations enumerated below: ". . . Local outings offered to all county employees or with prior approval of the Board of County Commissioners, units of county employees." Emergency Services employees did participate in the event last year after receiving approval from the Board of County Commissioners. RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests favorable consideration by the Board of the invitation from John's Island for Emergency Services staff to participate in the golf outing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved participation of Emergency Services staff in the golf outing, as recommended by staff. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 38 L1 L. - -" COUNCIL ON AGING MASS TRANSIT GRANT BUDGET REVISION The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 16, 1996: TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: September 16, 1996 SUBJECT: PROPOSED BUDGET REVISION TO FY 1995/96 MASS • TRANSIT GRANT (49 USC CH. 53, SECTION 5307 GRANT) FROM: Joseph A. Baird OMB Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Bids for the renovation of Council on Aging (C-O.A.) building space for the consolidation of the transportation offices came in significantly higher than budgeted. The C.O.A. has requested a budget revision to reallocate funding within the current grant. No change to the total grant budget is requested. Because of the size of the reallocation, Federal Transit Administration approval is required. RECOAU%IENDATION Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve, in concept, the budget revision as illustrated in Attachment A The revision request will be forwarded to the Federal Transit Administration for approval. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the budget revision as illustrated for submission to the Federal Transit Administration for approval. PASSTHROUGH SECTION 5307 GRANT (formerly Section 9) FOR COUNCIL ON AGING Revised Requested @ 8/27/96 Requested Revised DESCRIPTION Account Budg Revisioins Budget 2 Wheelchair Mini -vans 11.12.15 $70,000 $70,000 Office Furniture 11.32.08 2,000 $2,000 Bus Signs 11.32.09 3,000 $3,000 Bus Shelters 11.32.10 10,000 $10,000 Lease - Terminal Space 11.36.03 7,000 $7,000 3 Personal Computers 11.42.07 10,000 $10,000 Misc. Equipment (fax and phones) 11.42.20 3,000 $3,000 Radios 11.62.03 30,200 (30,200) $0 Transfer Facility Renovation 11.44.01 57,000 30,200 $87,200 Design of Intermodal Terminal 11.31.03 0 $0 Construction of Intermodal Terminal 11.33.03 0 $0 Contingency 11.73.00 11,500 $11,500 Bus Trolley 11.13.09 112,000 $112,000 $315.700 $0 $315.700 Funding: Federal Share 80% $252,560 $0 $252,560 State Block Grant Share 10% 31,570 0 $31,570 Local Share 10% 31,570 0 $31,570 $315.700 $0 $315,700 Revisions subject to approval from: Federal Transit Administration SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 39 BOOK 16 -Sep -96 99 feu lw- BOOK 99 Fact 164 FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT POWER POLE RELOCATIONS - 58TH AVENUE BIPROVEMENTS The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 9, 1996: TO: James E. Chandler. County Administrator FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P. Capital Project Mang James W. Davis. P.E.. Public Works Directo SUBJECT: Florida Power & Light Power Pole Relocations 58th Avenue Improvements DATE: September 9. 1996 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Attached is a Facilities Relocation Agreement between Indian River County and Florida Power & Light Company (FP&L) for the relocation of transmission and distribution facilities on the west side of Kings Highway north and south of SR60. The estimated cost for this relocation work is $153.251. The agreement notes that final billing will reflect actual field costs not to exceed 110% of the estimated cost ($168.576.10). After the relocation work is completed. FP&L will send a final invoice to the County for remittance. FP&L has requested that the County execute and return three copies of the Agreement. After the Agreements have been executed by FP& L. one original will be returned to the County. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends that the Board approve the attached agreement at a not -to - exceed cost of $168.576.10. Funding is from Account #101-158-541-067.31 Commissioner Bird questioned whether any agency has any authority to check FPL's charges as some the charges seem outrageous, and Public Works Director Jim Davis stated that staff does the best it can to look into all charges and if they see something that looks unreasonable, they bring it to their attention. In 1982 a pole at 8th Street was moved at a cost of approximately $8,000. This many years later, a charge of $40,000 to $50,000 a pole does not seem to be out of line. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved the Facilities Relocation Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company, as recommended by staff. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 40 DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT - DIXIE OAK MANOR, INC. The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 3, 1996: DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINT DIRECTOR OF I SERVICES PREPARED WILLIAM F. , .E. AND STAFFED CAPITAL ENGINEER BY: DEP OF ILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT WITH DIXIE OAK MANOR, INC. BACKGROUND The Dixie Oak Manor assisted care living facility is expanding its complex and wishes to connect to the County water system. Per the County's Comprehensive Plan, the expanded facility also meets the requirements for mandatory connection, (i.e., size and distance) from existing water mains. The Utilities Master Plan calls for the extension of a 12" master -planned water main to be constructed from U.S. Highway One on 65th Avenue west, then proceeding south on Old Dixie, past the Dixie Oak Manor site. In keeping with the established County policy, we are proposing a Developer's Agreement with Dixie Oak Manor for the construction of this main to the southern limits of their property. ANALYSIS The Developer's Agreement proposes the construction of 1,360 linear feet of 12" PVC water main as outlined above. (For details, please see the attached Developer's Agreement.) The cost sharing proposal is as follows: Total estimated project cost $101,310.50 Developer's portion S 2.340.00 County contribution $ 98,970.50 Funding for this project will be from the impact fee fund account. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Developer's Agreement as presented. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Developer's Agreement with Dixie Oak Manor, Inc., as recommended by staff. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD �' SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 41 ���`� FF,- -1 BOOK 99 PAU 166 SOUTH COUNTY REVERSE OSMOSIS PLAN WASTEWATER CONNECTIONS (DOMESTIC/SKID CLEANING) The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 9, 1996: DATE: SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY AD14MSTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINT DIRECTOR OF VICES PREPARED WILLIAM F. Mc , P AND STAFFED CAPITAL PR INFER BY: DEP F ILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: SOUTH COUNTY REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT WASTEWATER CONNECTIONS(DOMESTIC/SKID CLEANING) BACKGROUND In 1993, the County designed a wastewater treatment facility to be located on the site of the South County R.O. Plant, which was subsequently abandoned with the purchase of the General Development Utilities Wastewater System. As part of the original project, both the domestic and skid cleaning wastewater flows were to be connected to the County's wastewater system. With the completion of the South County Wastewater Repump Facility at the South County R.O. Plant, we now need to proceed with these connections. ANALYSIS The cost associated with these connections are as follows: Catectory I 1. Construction (complete) $48,996.00 2. Contingency of 20% $ 9,799.30 3. Engineering, permitting, $ 3,500.00 etc. Total $62.295.30 RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the entire project as outlined above. Staff requests the Board to authorize the following: 1. Acquire three quotes for the construction of the above - referenced items and enter into a contract for construction of same. 2. The purchase of materials for construction as outlined - above of the project utilizing Davis Meters (the County's contracted supplier) and ABS Pumps for pumps and* fiber glass lift station through the use of purchase orders. Prices not to exceed outlined above. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the project and authorized staff to (1) acquire 3 quotes for construction of the items and enter into a contract for same, and (2) purchase the necessary materials through Davis Meters and ABS Pumps; all at a not -to -exceed price of $62,295.30, as recommended by staff. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 42 VERO LAKE ESTATES WATER MAIN - CHANGE ORDER #2 AND FINAL PAY REQUEST -DRIVEWAYS, INC. The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 9, 1996: DATE: SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATO FROM: TERRANCE G. PI DIRECTOR OF UTI SERVICES PREPARED ROBERT 0. WISEMEN, P.E. AND STAFFED ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: VERO LAKE ESTATES WATER MAIN CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 AND FINAL PAYMENT REQUEST INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. UW -93 -34 -DS BACKGROUND On May 14, 1996, the Board of County Commissioners approved Change Order No. 1 for the aforementioned project, which was a decrease in the amount of $59,845.51 and adjusted the contract amount to $587,760.37. The project has now been completed. The engineer has recommended approval of Change Order No. 2 and the final payment request. ANALYSIS The project is complete and has been accepted by the County. It has also been cleared for service by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The final constructed quantity resulted in Change Order No. 2, a decrease in the amount of $5,596.33, which adjusts the contract amount to $582,164.04. The total payment made to the contractor to date was $466,600.64, leaving a balance of $115,563.40, including retainage. The contractor has requested final payment in the amount of $115,563.40. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends approval of the decrease adjustment (Change Order No. 2) in the amount of $5,596.33, which adjusts the contract amount to $582,164.04. Also, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the final payment in the amount of $115,563.40 to Driveways, Inc., for services rendered. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved Change Order No. 2 and final payment to Driveways, Inc., as recommended by staff. CHANGE ORDER IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 43 BOOK 09 Pa 16 BOOK 99• PAGE BID FOR METER READING SERVICES - AVATAR UTILITY SERVICES The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 10, 1996: DATE: September 10, 1996 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER .50 $115,800 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PPWO / f 4.00 38.400 DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES PREPARED HARRY E. ASHER AND STAFFED ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: AWARD OF BID FOR METER READING SERVICES The Department, in its continuing effort to control operating and maintenance expenses, reviewed the current meter reading contract with Bermex, Inc. due to increased meter readings as a result of growth of the utility system and acquisition of the City of Sebastian utility system, October 1, 1995. The existing vendor experienced staffing problems during May, 1996, which resulted in the County providing staff to assist in reading the meters scheduled for that day. The providing of County staff to read the regularly scheduled meters resulted in a penalty of $4,063.50 ($3.50 per meter) to the vendor for the total meters that were read by County staff. In its review, the Department contacted other South Florida utilities who utilize contract meter reading as to the firms being utilized and their current pricing. Based upon this information, the Department advertised and received bids on August 21, 1996, for providing water meter reading services for the 1996/97 fiscal year from the following three firms: Power Plant Maintenance, Inc.,(PPM), Pt. St. Lucie, F1. Avatar Utility Services, (AUS),Sarasota, Fl. Bermex, Inc. (BI), Southfield, MI. (Currently contracted to provide these services.) A summary analysis of current annual costs projected through September 30, 1996 (schedule attached), compared to County costs at the time of contracting for these services October 1, 1995, are as follows: Total cost with County employees 9/30/95 $178,484.97 Projected Cost through 9/30/96 with current vendor Bermex, Inc. $105.890.50 Estimated first year Savings with current $ 73,594.47 vendor (Bermex, Inc.) - 41% The current rate per meter with the current vendor is $.50 per meter per month. Analysis of Bids Received For Contract Meter Reading Services August 21. 1996 Projected Item $Units AUS AUS BI BI PPM PPM Description Month Unit Annual Unit Annual Unit Annual 1.Meter Asad 19,300 .43 $ 99,588 .50 $115,800 .755 $174,858 2.Turn offs 800 3.25 31.200 4.00 38.400 .755 7,248 Total Bid $130,788 $154,200 $182,106 Less Item 2 31.200 38.400 7.248 Net Bid $ 99,588 $115,800 _ $174,858 Aankiag of Bidders •1 f2 •3 SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 44 � r � Due to the.prices bid for the turn-offs, the Department does not recommend contracting for the services at this time. The second low bidder (BI) is the current vendor. The current vendors contract price per meter is $.50 per meter the same as their current bid price ($.50). Projected Units Unit Projected Price Annually BI 19,300 $.50 $115,800 AUS 19,300 $.43 _22-115M Projected Savings over $.07 1 16,212 (141%) existing contract Projected savings compared to County providing services is approximately 44% or $78,896.97, with approx. 3,000 (19%) increase in the number of meters to read monthly. The Department has contacted the references of the low bidder Avatar Utility Services, Inc., and received very positive responses as to the performance of the firm. Based upon the above analysis, the staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends Award of Bid for providing meter reading services as set forth in the attached bid, beginning October 1, 1996, to Avatar Utility Services, Inc., 4837 Swift Road, Sarasota, Fl. 34231. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously awarded the bid for meter reading services beginning October 1, 1996, to Avatar Utility Services, Inc., as recommended by staff. CONTRACT WILL BE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN EXECUTED AND RECEIVED SUPPORT OF TOB TRAINING CENTERS PROPOSAL The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 12, 1996: Job Training Center, line. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Commerce Center - 1408 Old Dixie Highway `J Vero Beach, FL 32960 (561) 569-0355 - FAX (561) 562-4494 REQl'EST FOR PARTNERSHIP TO: Carolyn Eggert FROM: Pat Silk RE: Workforce Development Partnership DATE: September 12. 1996 Job Traininv Centers. Inc.(JTC) has a mission to educate. train. and. place into employment individuals who are economically disadvantaued. have disabilities. have been displaced from work or who have dropped out of school. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 45 BOOK 99 FAu 6 B®®K 99 170 O JTC invites Indian River County commissioners and staff to work in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment Security. the Vero Beach,'Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and all other community agencies to accomplish this mission. By working in partnership to develop a workforce for new and expanding businesses in Indian River County. we can reduce unemployment and improve the county's economic base. Under the states Workforce Act passed into law July 1. 1996. a Jobs and Education Partnership Board (JEP) was established for Region 20 which includes Indian River. Martin. Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties that will administrate and coordinate all job training and employment programs that are publicly funded. September 1. 199E the JTC was awarded a contract to perform job training and employment services for the JE P. Recognizing that .a each county in Region 20 has unique workforce development requirements. a JTC is requesting to form a partnership with each individual county to meet those needs. In Indian River County. Rio Mar Yachts. X -L Vision. Indian River Memorial Hospital and DavCo have been targeted as new and expanding businesses in the most immediate need of workforce development. JTC respectfully requests that the Indian River County Commission and staff join our partnership to meet those needs. Commissioner Eggert advised that Job Training Center, Inc. has asked the County to agree to form a partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment Security, the Vero Beach/Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and other community agencies so that they can go as a group to different people who want training. In response to a question from Commissioner Bird, Commissioner Eggert confirmed that there is no financial obligation, just an expression of support. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the working partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment Security, the Vero Beach/Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, the Job Training Center, Inc., and other community agencies as proposed by the Job Training Center, Inc. OLD COURTHOUSE COMMENTS (POSTPONED FROM SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 MEETING) Commissioner Macht recommended that the Board direct staff to entertain proposals to market the properties (the old courthouse building, the old annex building and the old state attorney's offices) for the best benefit to the County and its taxpayers. County Administrator Chandler confirmed that staff's recommendation is to market the old courthouse and annex building as one site. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 46 Commissioner Bird felt that the state attorney's building and the annex building have some life left in them but he did not see the old courthouse building in this same light. He felt the County Administrator should get some up-to-date estimates on demolition also. County Administrator Chandler confirmed that staff is looking at a number of different alternatives for these buildings. Commissioner Bird questioned whether fairly current appraisals are available on these buildings, and County Administrator Chandler advised that the old courthouse appraisal was 2 years ago, the annex building appraisal was 3 to 4 years old, and the state attorney's building appraisal was also 3 to 4 years old. Commissioner Bird suggested contacting the original appraiser to see what it would cost to update these appraisals. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED "by Commissioner Eggert, that the Board direct staff to check the cost of up -dating the appraisals; check the market possibilities for the old courthouse building, state attorney's building, old health department building and annex building; and check demolition costs for the old courthouse building and concrete walkway to the annex building. Anthony Masi of 1600 Ocean Drive presented a letter dated September 15, 1996: 1 700 OCEAN DR. #206 Vero Beach, F1. 32963 September 15, 1996 TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners From: Anthony Masi, Chairman, Committee to Save the Old Court House, Subject: Adaptive Use of the Old IRC Courthouse(Old Crth) Open and honest diversity of opinion is of great benefit to a community. The action of the Board, in June 1996, to have the AdHoc Adaptive Use Committee(AdHoc Com). reconvene did not materialize. Meetings have not been held or scheduled by its chairman. To protect the interests of the taxpayer the AdHoc Com. should meet to provide a guide- line for the Board. No final decison on any adaptive use should be made without the recommendation of the AdHoc Com. The restoration of the Old Crth. and pragmatic use of other related court buildings is vital, i.e.: 1. The Old Crth was the cultural, political, social, and economic center of IRC and Vero Beach. It was the heart beat of the local community and IRC. It has been confirmed as structurally sound by local officials and architects. 2. It will improve the economic health of IRC, and Vero and help revitalize the downtown business area, 3. Its preservation and restoration is supported by many diverse groups. It has received a mandate of support, approximately 1500 signatures were collected of IRC residents to include downtown business owners, local politicians,as well as strongly supported resolutions and letters from the towns and from business organization of IRC. The PRESS JOURNAL, has written effectively and spoken loudly over many years for its preservation and restoration 4. Restored it can save millions of taxpayers' dollars to meet the county's expanded need for office space. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 47 BOOK 9 FADE 6 BOOK S. When restored, and qualified for historical recognition and the National Register of Historical Places it becomes eligible for additional monetary state grants. Citrus County, supported by visionary county leadership, over a ten year period applied and received four grants in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to restore its old courthouse. DeSoto County received over $600,000.00, Other courthouse, older than the old IRC courthouse with the timely and strong support of visionary county officials have received hundreds of thousands of dollars for restoration. IRC Boards seem to lack both vision.foresight and appreciation for the history of IRC and Vero Beach. 6. Destroying its integrity as an historical entity could eliminate Vero from consideration for the "Main Street Historical Approach which provides additional grants to help the economic revitalization of Historic Commercial Areas such as downtown Vero, It will also reduce its chances of receiving future restoration grants from the state. 7. It will preserves a historical legacy of the past for present and future generations, 8. Restored it can act as a Youth Center(strongly advocated by hundreds of mothers), also for the approved Teen Court Center for trouble youth supported by Judge Vocelle or a combination work center for the disabled. 9. Become a Satellite campus for IRC Junior College, 10.'Used to house an expanded historical and citrus Museum, both have exceeded their current space and areas. 11. House an Art Museum and Cultural Center as well as a visable and readily available Tourist Center. 12. House a sports museum for players and announcers, Central Florida famed for its Spring baseball training camps and the Sportcasters' Hall of Fame and Museum, internationally known, would help draw many thousands of daily tourists and visitors to Vero. 13. To relocate "stand-alone" offices, i.e., Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Emergency Services to the vacant Old Crth or related court buildings. 14. Unneeded space, can be used to produce income by renting or selling non -historical buildings to both private and non-profit organizations. 1S. When the property was sold to the County by the City of Vero Beach, the deed required that the property be used for a courthouse, otherwise the property would be returned to the City. In my opinion, county officials do not have the right to destroy the Old Crth. It should be the decision of IRC residents and taxpayers. 16. The deteriorated condition, due to the negligence of county officials, and the high repair cost of the Old Crth. became the main issue.'The non -historical buildings, the Annex and Attorney's building, requiring minor repairs, could have been used in the last two years by the County, to relieve overcrowed condition at the Administration building. 17. The major failure to gain the 1996 State Grant for the restoration of the Old Crth lies with the Cty Board. no one else. It does not prevent submitting future restoration grants, or did not prevent the practical and effective use, or sale of the other vacated court buildings. The income could have been used to repair the Old Crth. at no cost to the taxpayers. How long will taxpayers be fooled? Is a new multimillion dollar administration building on the horizon? Negligence has costed the taxpayers, hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost value, revenue and use. Past Boards had been just as adamant about restoring the Heritage Center, a viable Vero legacy enjoyed by visitors and residents alike. 99 PnE17 Mr. Masi presented his view that the old courthouse building should be put on the National Register of Historical Places and then additional grants for restoration could be acquired. He felt the Press Journal has been doing a wonderful job with its coverage on this issue. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 48 Mr. Masi strongly opposed marketing the building and felt it could be used to set up a project in which disabled people can do some work that will turn a profit. He wanted to give the ad hoc committee an opportunity to revisit the subject and asked that the Board table any action until that committee can meet and submit further recommendations. Commissioner Macht commented that nothing in the motion prohibits private development of the courthouse. Janie Gould, President of The Historical Society, stressed that The Historical Society is not interested in saving every old building but believes restoration of the old courthouse would contribute to revitalization of the downtown area. She asked the Board to please reconvene the ad hoc committee and to postpone getting demolition estimates. Ms. Gould offered the assistance of The Historical Society in anyway possible. Robert Orth, now residing in Alaska, noted a project which had begun about 2 months ago in Pueblo, Colorado, somewhat like the Goodwill operation, where federal, state and local grants became available. He felt that such a project could pay for itself 'within, 2 years. His idea was to teach fly tieing to handicapped individuals and have them work in the old courthouse building. There has been a 500% increase in the fly fishing industry in the last few years, and he believed funding would be easier to obtain if there were a specific project being proposed. Commissioner Eggert commented that putting the physically handicapped in these buildings would be very dangerous. In the old courthouse there is only 1 door to the second floor and it would be impossible for them to get down from the second floor in an emergency. There is also a real problem with mildew and she would not want to ask anyone at all to go into these buildings for any length of time. She realized there is a real frustration on the part of anyone wishing to see something done with these buildings but it has been estimated to cost from $3,000,000 to $4,000,000 just to restore the old courthouse alone. Chairman Adams commended Mr. Orth's proposal of an excellent project and encouraged him to pursue the idea which could obviously be done in any surplus building. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion passed unanimously. SEPTEMBE R 17, 1996 4 9 73 BOOK 99 PA -174 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT The Chairman announced that immediately upon adjournment, the Board would reconvene as the Board of Commissioners of the Solid Waste Disposal District. Those Minutes are being prepared separately. DOCUMENTS TO BE MADE PART OF THE RECORD Proclamation dated September 17, 1996, proclaiming that Saturday, September 21, 1996 be declared Florida Coastal Cleanup Day throughout Indian River County: PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FLORIDA COASTAL CLEANUP DAY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1996 WHEREAS, the Pelican Island Audubon Society is coordinating the ninth annual Coastal Cleanup here in Indian River County; and WHEREAS, Saturday, September 21, 1996, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. is slated as Florida-. Coastal Cleanup Day; and WHEREAS, this cleanup is beneficial in that debris is not only unsightly but is a cause of animal mortality or injury because animals cannot distinguish debris from food or free themselves from entanglements; and WHEREAS, volunteers from many walks of life including the Boy Scout Troops, the Vero Beach High School's ROTC, the Vero Beach Power Squadron, the Anglers Club, the Pelican Island Preservation Society, the Indian River County Garden Club, and the Indian River Photo Club, as well as many local residents will give their time to better Indian River County beaches; and WHEREAS, many local sponsors including Sebastian River Medical Center, Indian River Memorial Hospital, Albertson's, Publix, Winn-Dixie, Wal-Mart, Harris Sanitation, and Treasure Coast Refuse will donate needed items and services, NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida that Saturday, September 21, 1996 be declared Florida Coastal Cleanup Day throughout Indian River County. All volunteers and sponsors are thanked for their efforts in helping to keep our beaches environmentally safe. ADOPTED on September 17, 1996. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By L IQ., L es l �, Fran B. Adams Chairman SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 50 There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 11:06 a.m. ATTEST: on�J. __Baron, Clerk Fran B. Adams, Chairman Minutes Approved: SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 51 BOOK 99 PAGE 175